Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in November 2025

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Visit Tijeretas Hill bird colony
• Discover Floreana Island's beaches
• Snorkel with sea lions

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a private 4-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise to the Eastern Galapagos Islands. Explore San Cristóbal, and visit Tijeretas Hill. Enjoy Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española, then discover unique beaches, flamingos, and marine life at Punta Cormorant on Floreana. Conclude your journey at the Charles Darwin Research Station and fly back home.

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from $96,440

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Private Charter - Enchanted Escape Aboard Tribute

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

• Explore Santa Cruz El Chato Reserve
• Witness playful Galapagos sea lions
• See yellow-crowned night herons
• Visit Post Office Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the exciting 5-day private South & East Enchanted Escape Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter giant tortoises in Santa Cruz, sea lions at Mosquera, and 'Galapagos dragons' at South Plaza. Visit Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, and El Soplador. Conclude with the Interpretation Center visit before departure.

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from $96,440

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Private Charter - Wildlife Discovery Aboard Tribute

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

• Observe blue-footed boobies
• Explore Black Turtle Cove
• Get surprised by curious sea lions
• Visit Darwin Research Station

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Variable

Explore Central & North Galapagos in a 5-day private Wildlife Discovery cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, hawks, diverse marine life, and giant tortoises at Darwin Research Station. Enjoy close encounters snorkeling with penguins, and turtles, and witness nature's wonders in diverse island habitats.

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from $111,790

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Private Charter - North & Central Islands + Floreana Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Climb Prince Philip’s Steps
• Discover North Seymour Island
• Admire Red and Blue-footed Boobies
• Swim & snorkel across clear waters

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Variable

Discover the North and Central Galapagos Islands' natural beauty and wildlife on a 6-day cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. Sail across some of the most emblematic islands of Baltra, Bartholomew, Floreana, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa. Enjoy snorkeling, boating, bird-watching, and island exploration with a native national park guide.

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from $85,673

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Private Charter - Western Galapagos Journey

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star

• Visit the Charles Darwin Center
• Explore the Tintoreras by zodiac
• See the Galapagos Penguins
• Learn about island geology

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Isla Lobos

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the western islands of Isabela and Fernandina on this 6-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sea Star. The natural wonders and precious wildlife of the islands make this cruise a unique and exciting experience for the entire family.

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from $94,994

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Anahi

8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Discover Isabela and Las Tintoreras
• Ascend Sierra Negra Volcano
• Visit Elizabeth Bay
• Observe sea lions in the lagoon

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a private 8-day cruise aboard the Anahi in the Western Galapagos. Explore lush highlands, and visit Isabela Island's Las Tintoreras, Sierra Negra Volcano, and Tagus Cove. Discover diverse wildlife at Punta Espinoza, Puerto Egas, Rábida Island, and Bartolomé Island. Conclude with a visit to North Seymour to observe Baltra's land iguanas.

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from $94,994

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Private Charter - Northeast and Southern Islands Aboard Anahi

8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

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

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Visit the Northeast and Southern Galapagos Islands aboard the Anahi during this 8-day private 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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from $83,540

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Private Charter - Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• Observe colonies of marine iguanas
• Explore the diverse marine life
• Visit lava tubes and lava flows
• View historical inscriptions

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Journey to the western islands of the Galapagos on this 7-day cruise on the Seaman Journey. Discover the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of Baltra, Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands.

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from $83,066

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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Koln

• Explore North Seymour Island
• Hike Bartolome Island
• Observe wildlife at James Bay
• Encounter penguins at Tagus Cove

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the amazing wonders of the western part of the Galapagos Islands during an 8-day Koln cruise. Explore islands, observe unique wildlife, and enjoy activities like swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. Visit reserves, farms, and research centers, ending with a trip to Playa Las Bachas.

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from $83,066

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Koln

• Discover Black Turtle Cove
• Admire Galapagos wildlife
• Explore Santa Cruz Highlands
• Visit the Interpretation Center

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Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking

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Variable

Travel to the wildlife-rich shores of Baltra, Santa Cruz Highlands and more on this 8-day tour of the. Board the Koln for a vacation full of unique wildlife, snorkeling, and sightseeing!

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from $78,000

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Nemo III

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III

• Take a paga ride on Genovesa
• Snorkel and kayak at Sullivan Bay
• Visit a blue-footed booby colony
• Meet Galapagos giant tortoises

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Enjoy an 8-day magical Galapagos Islands private cruise aboard the Nemo III. Discover the North Islands Genovesa, the coast of Santiago, Isabela, and Fernandina. Walk, swim, and snorkel next to frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, iguanas, penguins, giant tortoises & sea lions.

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from $74,490

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Private Charter - Luxury Central Galapagos Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Snorkel around Floreana
• Explore North Seymour Island
• Discover Bartholomew Island

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This private luxury Galapagos cruise explores the central islands of the archipelago on the new Endemic Galapagos catamaran. Hike sea-side trails, admire volcanic formations, snorkel & kayak with sea lions & marine iguanas on this Galapagos tour of Baltra, Floreana, Santiago, and North Seymour Islands.

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from $48,640

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Galaxy

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Marvel at Kicker Rock
• Stroll along Cerro Brujo's sands
• Explore Punta Pitt's birdlife
• Send postcards from Post Office Bay

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 5-day private Southern Islands cruise aboard Galaxy. Marvel at Kicker Rock's grandeur on a panga ride, encounter sea lions at Cerro Brujo and explore Punta Pitt's diverse birdlife. Witness unique fauna at Suarez Point, Gardner Bay's paradise, and Floreana's Post Office Bay history. Conclude, reflecting on this remarkable journey.

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from $59,378

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Private Charter - Northeast Islands Aboard Anahi

5 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Encounter sea lions up close
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Swim and relax on Bachas beach

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Cerro Colorado

Activity Level

Variable

Explore and discover the captivating islands during this private 5-day Northeast Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Anahi. Immerse yourself in days filled with hiking, snorkeling, and guided tours led by your naturalist guide, who will enlighten you about the diverse wildlife inhabiting these islands.

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from $9,940

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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

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

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 $5,173

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Hotel Silberstein

10 Day Itinerary

• Learn about local conservation
• View sea lions & frigrate birds
• Climb Bartolome Island for views
• Mail a postcard from Floreana

Activity Level

Relaxed

Looking for a cruise alternative? Our Hotel Silberstein land based tour option allows you to explore the marvels of the Galapagos Islands without having to acquire sea legs! Discover iguanas, comical blue-footed boobies, and the famous Galapagos sea turtles. In the evenings you can stroll the beaches of Puerto Ayora before retiring to your hotel.

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from $3,300

up to$2000

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Galapagos Eastern Island Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• View the blowhole on Española
• Leave a postcard at Post Office Bay
• Cruise along mangrove-lined shores
• Visit Black Turtle Cove

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Cachalote for a 6-day cruise of the east and central islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Enjoy the opportunity to view and watch the unique wildlife in their natural habitat. In addition, explore each islands landscape, shaped by years of volcanic activity. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

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from $2,600

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North Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III

• Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
• See Bachas Beach's floating pier
• Snorkel and kayak at Sullivan Bay
• Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the North Central Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard Nemo III

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