Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in February 2026

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

• Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz
• Appreciate Isabela's wetlands
• Observe diverse wildlife
• Snorkel, swim & hike the Galapagos

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Snorkeling

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Variable

This 7-day Western Islands cruise on the ship, Treasure of the Galapagos, explores Rabida, Santa Cruz, Fernadina, and more! Experience the fascinating western islands and understand how volcanic activity and isolation shaped the landscape. Encounter diverse wildlife, birdlife, and marinelife on your memorable vacation.

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from $86,640

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Admire Santa Fe's unique wildlife
• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Walk across Gardner Bay
• Discover Suarez Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Highlands

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all the magic the Southern Galapagos Islands have to offer on this 6-day private cruise. Sail through one of the most mind-blowing ecosystems on earth, with lovely white-sand beaches and unique wildlife with your private group of up to 16 guests.

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from $96,890

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Private Charter - Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise Aboard Ocean Spray

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Visit the Waved Albatross colony
• Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
• Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
• Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Ocean Spray, a 16-passenger luxury catamaran, on this 6-day private cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos. See giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.

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from $96,890

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Ocean Spray

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
• Explore Urbina Bay
• Hike along lava paths
• Take a trail along Lake Darwin

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching

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Variable

Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay, and more on a cruise through the Western Islands aboard Ocean Spray. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day private Galapagos tour.

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Islands Circumnavigation I

Baltra - San Cristobal - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Walk through Las Tintoreras
• Observe unique wetland birds
• Visit Punta Espinoza
• Snorkel at Punta Vicente Roca

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands on this 12-day cruise, experiencing the best that the archipelago has to offer. Explore South Plaza, San Cristobal, Isabela, Genovesa, Santa Fe, and more! Abundant wildlife viewing opportunities await as you traverse the islands, snorkel in the clear waters, or enjoy a relaxing swim off the pristine shores.

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from $84,720

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Private Charter - Northeast Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Visit the spectacular Sullivan Bay
• Swim and snorkel with sea lions
• Meet Galapagos giant turtles
• Observe mating blue-footed boobies

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day private Northeast Islands cruise onboard the Archipel I combines the sea lion colonies of Mosquera Islet and the exclusive Genovesa with the stunning volcanic islands of Bartolome and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Explore Española, the archipelago's southernmost point, and view blue-footed boobies on San Cristobal's Witch Hill.

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from $14,200

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Galapagos Outer Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin

• Explore beaches of the Galapagos
• Visit lava fields of Sullivan Bay
• Experience wonders of Española
• Discover Galapagos Wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / San Cristobal

Activity Level

Variable

Embark the luxurious Silver rigin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Get to know the islands of Genovesa, North Seymour, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela Santa Cruz, and Española. 

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from $12,180

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West Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare

• Enjoy Isabela landscapes
• Explore Darwin Lake
• Visit Playa Espumilla
• Discover Rábida Island

Starts / Ends

Puerto Ayora / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Witness the greatest spectacle of evolution and dynamic volcanic terrains on this 8-day West Galapagos expedition from Santa Cruz Island to Baltra Island aboard Aqua Mare. Tour Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre, Punta Cormorant, Punta Moreno, Punta Espinoza, Puerto Egas, Rábida, North Seymour, and Mosquera.

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from $7,045

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Hike around El Junco Lagoon
• Observe unique wildlife
• Visit Fausto L. Breeding Center
• Learn about the island's history

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise the Eastern Islands aboard the Grand Majestic on this exciting 8-day Galapagos tour. View abundant wildlife, tour remote islands, and learn from expert guides on this Galapagos cruise. Visit San Cristobal, Floreana, Española, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, and Rabida.

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from $8,690

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Islands Circumnavigation - West

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• View a sea lion colony
• Explore underground lava tubes
• Snorkel with fish and sea lions
• Visit the blowhole on Espanola

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure.

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from $5,600

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim on North Seymour
• Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
• Observe wildlife on Vicente Roca
• Walk around Flamingos Lagoon

Activity Level

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This Galapagos cruise aboard the Tip Top IV takes you beyond the highlights of the Western Islands with 8 days of exciting activity! Enjoy the company of friendly sea lions while snorkeling and make friends with the gentle giant tortoises in Isabela and Santa Cruz.

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Northeast and Southern Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Sail around Kicker Rock
• Explore Genovesa's landscapes
• View lava lizards at Pitt Point
• Sunbathe in Las Bachas Beach

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Visit the Northeast and Southern Galapagos Islands aboard the Anahi during this 8-day cruise. Enjoy snorkeling in South Plaza, a panga ride in Turtle Cove, exploring the Hill at Pitt Point, and participating in excursions to Post Office Bay, Darwin Bay, and Santa Fe.

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Dive Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua

• Visit Santiago Island
• Observe sharks at Wolf Island
• Discover “Darwin’s Arch”
• Admire Cape Douglas' marine life

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the underwater marvels of the remote northern Galapagos Islands of Wolf and Darwin on a Liveaboard diving cruise on the Aqua. See some of the following Marine Life: sea lions, Galapagos sharks, white tip reef sharks, turtles, seahorses, barracudas, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays, and reef fish.

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from $5,295

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Northeast Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Observe mating blue-footed boobies
• Visit the spectacular Sullivan Bay
• Meet Galapagos giant turtles
• Swim and snorkel with sea lions

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal

Activity Level

Variable

Visit several islands thought the archipelago and experience the wildlife and landscape of the northeast on this 8-day cruise aboard the Archipel I. Spend your days exploring surreal landscapes, kayaking and snorkeling in clear waters, and hiking volcanic formations.

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Western Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Learn about conservation topics
• Meet Galapagos giant tortoises
• Swim and snorkel with sea lions
• Zodiac cruise to a penguin colony

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the western islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise aboard the Archipel I. Explore conservation centers, observation points, volcanic landscapes, and spectacular bays. Hike along fresh-water pools and lagoons, and snorkel in the most spectacular and wildlife rich waters.

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Southeastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz
• Swim and snorkel at Gardner Bay
• Follow Charles Darwin´s steps
• Learn about local conservation

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Get ready to enjoy an unique 8-day expedition cruise exploring the highlights of the southeastern islands of the Galapagos. Cover some of the most beautiful islands including Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, South Plazas, and Santa Fe.

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from $5,140

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Northwest Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• See sea lions on Mosquera
• Observe the nesting of boobies
• Explore in the Mangrove forest
• Hiking and observe the twin craters

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Fernandina, Floreana, Santa Cruz. Discover wildlife and the incredible landscapes of the Galapagos Islands!

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from $5,140

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Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• Observe the giant Galapagos turtles
• Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
• Snorkel around Gardner Island
• Take incredible photos of landscape

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Enjoy 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .

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