Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in December 2025

from $13,644

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Northwestern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Encounter pink flamingos
• Discover Chinese Hat
• Explore Genovesa Island
• Visit Bachas beach

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Baltra / Baltra

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Embark on an 8-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Northwestern Galapagos Islands. Explore unique wildlife, including giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Visit Cerro Dragón, Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and more. Enjoy birdwatching, snorkeling, and diverse wildlife encounters. Finally, visit North Seymour before heading to Baltra for your flight home.

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from $9,400

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In the Steps of Darwin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution

• Discover Daphne Major´s birdlife
• Snorkel on Isabela Island
• Meet Urbina´s Bay unique wildlife
• Walk the white beach of Las Bachas

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Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

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Discover all of the Galapagos wildlife that made the Islands famous and inspired Charles Darwin´s theory of evolution. Snorkel, swim, or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters, including playful sea lions, frigate birds, iguanas, blue footed boobies, penguins, and giant tortoises.

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from $7,050

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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Learn about tortoises of Galapagos
• Hike along the base of the Volcano
• Explore Egas Port
• Ride around Tagus Cove

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard EcoGalaxy in 6 days, where you explore magical landscapes with unique wildlife like giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. There is an endless list of activities to do on the different islands: Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida and Santiago.

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from $6,000

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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
• Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
• Venture into Moreno Point
• Step ashore at Espinoza Point

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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

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Variable

Enjoy a 6-day cruise in the Western Galapagos Islands aboard the Galaxy, where you can explore enchanting landscapes teeming with unique wildlife, including giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. The islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago offer an extensive array of activities for you to experience.

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from $4,500

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North & West Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II

• Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
• Explore the cliffs of Isabela
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon

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Baltra / Baltra

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Small Ship Sailing

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Get close to giant tortoises on a tour of the North & West Islands. Discover the history behind Buccaneer Cove and take a stroll along a coral reef on this 8-day cruise aboard the Nemo II.

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from $255,438

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Private Charter - East & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Explore beautiful beaches
• Learn Galapagos history
• Admire Genovesa's wildlife
• See Darwin Bay red-footed boobies

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Variable

Sail privately through the Galapagos Islands on an 8-day charter aboard the M/V Galapagos Legend. Explore Española, Floreana, Genovesa, San Cristobal, and Santa Cruz. Encounter giant tortoises, red-footed boobies, and marine iguanas. Snorkel Devil’s Crown, kayak near cliffs, and walk pristine beaches.

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from $107,160

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard EcoGalaxy

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Learn about tortoises of Galapagos
• Hike along the base of the Volcano
• Explore Egas Port
• Ride around Tagus Cove

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Experience the Galapagos Islands aboard EcoGalaxy in 6 days, where you explore magical landscapes with unique wildlife like giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks with your private group of up to 16 guests!

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from $101,450

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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Grand Majestic

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Discover Isabela Island
• Admire Bartholomew's natural beauty
• Explore historic Tagus Cove
• Swim at Las Bachas

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San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

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Variable

Explore the Galapagos Islands on this private 16-passenger charter cruise aboard the Grand Majestic motor yacht. Cruise the stunning central islands of the archipelago such as Fernandina, Santiago, Santa Cruz and more along with expert guides and naturalists.

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from $99,358

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Private Charter - Galapagos Southeast & North Central Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit Jacinto Gordillo Center
• Snorkel and sunbathe in Cerro Brujo
• View impressive volcanic landscapes
• Explore a “Turtle Sanctuary”

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Variable

This 8-day Southeast & North Central Galapagos private cruise aboard the Corals takes you across the highlights of the extraordinary San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Rabida. Encounter fascinating native wildlife such as giant tortoises, sea lions, flamingos, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and iguanas while you swim, snorkel or hike.

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from $16,100

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Galapagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina

• See wildlife and landscapes
• See Galapagos sea lions
• See flightless cormorant
• Visit giant tortoises

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Guayaquil / Guayaquil

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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching

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Set sail on a 10-day Galapagos cruise adventure aboard National Geographic Delfina. Encounter diverse wildlife, from playful sea lions to rare Galapagos penguins, amidst stunning volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches.

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from $7,895

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Northwestern & Central Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Explore Santa Cruz lava tunnels
• Explore Genovesa’s birdlife
• Spot boobies at Pitt Point
• Snorkel at Chinese Hat’s beach

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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Variable

Embark on a 12-day expedition and discover the wonders of the Northwestern and Central Galapagos Islands aboard M/Y Monserrat. From lava tunnels to coral beaches, this active itinerary blends land and sea exploration for an unforgettable adventure in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.

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from $7,045

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Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Discover Isabela Island
• Admire Bartholomew's natural beauty
• Explore historic Tagus Cove
• Swim at Las Bachas

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Explore the Galapagos Islands on this unique 8-day cruise aboard the Grand Majestic motor yacht. Cruise the central islands of the archipelago such as Fernandina, Santiago, Santa Cruz and more along with expert guides and naturalists.

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from $4,507

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East & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Explore beautiful beaches
• Visit Charles Darwin Station
• Admire Genovesa's wildlife
• Snorkel among green sea turtles

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Variable

This unforgettable 8-day cruise offers amazing wildlife viewing such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas and playful sea lions. Set sail upon the comfortable Galapagos Legend with 100 guests, a pool, and several luxury-class amenities.

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from $4,660

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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This 5-day Southern Galapagos Islands cruise on the Treasure of the Galapagos yacht explores the islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Santa Fe and more.

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from $2,186

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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Take a tour around Darwin Bay
• Snorkel off the beach of Las Bachas
• View Daphne Island, a volcanic cone

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Take an economical 5-day Galapagos cruise around the northern islands, including spectacular Bartolome Island!

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from $8,544

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata

• Appreciate landscape on Isabela
• Practice aquatic activities
• Observe ecosystems of Santiago
• Snorkeling in Kicker RockS

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Recreation aboard Fragata in 15 days around unique landscapes and impressive wildlife, around Genovesa, Bartholomew, San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Santiago, among other.

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from $91,200

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Galaxy

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
• Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
• Venture into Moreno Point
• Step ashore at Espinoza Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a 6-day private cruise in the Western Galapagos Islands aboard the Galaxy, where you can explore enchanting landscapes teeming with unique wildlife, including giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. The islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago offer an extensive array of activities for you to experience.

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from $34,986

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Take a tour around Darwin Bay
• Snorkel off the beach of Las Bachas
• View Daphne Island, a volcanic cone

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Explore the landscapes and wildlife of the northern Galapagos Islands during this 5-day private charter cruise aboard the Aida Maria.

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