Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in November 2026

from $7,095

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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

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

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Set sail on a 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 $5,370

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Galapagos Southeast & North Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

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

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the best of the southeastern and north central islands of the Galapagos, on this 8-day cruise aboard the Corals. Enjoy the highlights of the extraordinary San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz and Rabida, and take part in a diverse list of activities as snorkeling, hiking, and swimming.

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from $5,338

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Western Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Koln

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the best of the West Galapagos on an 8-day Koln cruise. Enjoy orientation sessions, snacks, and meals while exploring various islands. Observe unique wildlife, go swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking. Visit reserves, farms, and research centers before concluding the trip with a visit to Playa Las Bachas.

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from $4,900

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Northern Islands

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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Small Ship Sailing

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Enjoy an 8-day magical Galapagos Islands cruise aboard 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 $4,280

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Islands Circumnavigation - Naturalist Itinerary

Santa Cruz Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Danubio Azul

• Snorkel volcanic Devil’s Crown
• Visit the historic Post Office
• Encounter Galapagos marine iguanas
• Watch blue-footed boobies

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Galapagos Islands Northwest and Southern Loop aboard Danubio Azul on this 8-day expedition. Visit volcanic islands like Isabela and Bartolome, and encounter wildlife from giant tortoises to marine iguanas. Enjoy guided excursions to historic sites, pristine beaches, and remote islets.

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from $3,150

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Southern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Explore the Interpretation Center
• Observe Frigate birds
• Discover Punta Suárez's wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day Southern Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Anahi. Explore San Cristobal's Interpretation Center and 'La Colina de las Fragatas'. Encounter diverse wildlife at Punta Suárez and Bahía Gardner. Visit Punta Cormorant's flamingo lagoon and snorkel at Devil's Crown. Discover Bahía "Post Office" and Asilo de la Paz.

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from $7,946

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Snorkel around Champion Islet
• View lava how flows
• Hike across North Seymour Island
• Play with sea lions

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Whale Watching

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Explore the red beaches of Rabida and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station aboard the La Pinta. Hike, snorkel, and relax on this 7-day tour of the Western Islands.

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from $163,450

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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

• Admire South Plaza's beauty
• Observe Giant Land Tortoises
• Visit the famous Urbina Bay
• Look out for amazing wilflife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / North Seymour

Activity Level

Variable

The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands. The Infinity offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder next to your own group of up to 20 guests! Sailing across San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Isabela, Fernandina, and more.

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from $123,790

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Private Charter - Western and Central Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Visit a sea turtle nesting site
• Spot Urbina Bay's wildlife
• Explore red sand beaches
• See North Seymour birdlife

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Private Charter in the Western and Central Galapagos. Visit Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands. Snorkel with penguins and sea lions, hike volcanic trails, encounter land iguanas, giant tortoises, and seabirds.

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from $62,490

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Private Charter - Galapagos Southern & Eastern Islands

Baltra to San Cristobal - 4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Spot Santa Cruz's giant tortoises
• Visit Floreana Post Office Bay
• Walk Punta Suarez seabird cliffs
• Visit Post Office Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal

Activities

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

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Variable

Embark on a 4-day private charter Galapagos cruise across Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, and San Cristobal. Enjoy exclusive access to iconic sites, from Post Office Bay to Kicker Rock. Snorkel with sea lions, observe giant tortoises, and hike diverse habitats with full privacy and personalized experiences in the islands.

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from $44,450

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Grand Majestic

4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Visit historic Floreana Island
• Admire unique Galapagos wildlife
• Kayak along Gardener Bay

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

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Have you dreamed of sailing and exploring the Galapagos Islands on your own private cruise? Join the Majestic on this exceptional 4-day expedition. Discover Cormorant Point, with more than 50 volcanic cones rising in an 80-mile area. Gardener Bay offers great opportunities for enjoying some beach time in the Galapagos.

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from $10,750

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Beaches and Bays

Southern & Central Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve

• Enjoy kid-friendly adventures
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises
• Enjoy pristine beaches and swimming

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Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.

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from $4,200

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Western Islands

Baltra - North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion

• Uncover wonders in Tintoreras
• Witness penguins and boobies dance
• Snorkel Mangle Point with turtles
• Explore uplifts of Urbina Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / North Seymour

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Western Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion. Explore highlands with giant tortoises, and Tintoreras for underwater wonders. Discover wetlands, Moreno Point's coast, Elizabeth Bay's penguins, and Urbina Bay's uplifted terrain. Enjoy golden beaches, and snorkeling, then marvel at avian life on Genovesa and North Seymour Islands.

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from $4,100

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East and South Islands

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Snorkel at Devil’s Crown
• Observe sea lion colonies
• Encounter land iguanas

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day East and South Galapagos cruise aboard Ecogalaxy. Visit San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Fe, and South Plaza. Snorkel with sea lions and turtles, hike volcanic trails, and observe rare wildlife including waved albatrosses and giant tortoises.

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from $4,150

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Central Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

• Visit The Interpretation Center
• Observe avian courtship rituals
• Interact with gentle giant tortoise

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day voyage on the Treasure of the Galapagos explores the central islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, North Seymour, Mosquera, South Plaza, and San Cristobal. Experience the picturesque landscape, unique wildlife, and snorkeling opportunities offered by this exciting Galapagos tour.

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from $4,150

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Northeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Discover Mosquera's beauty
• Admire Genovesa's wildlife
• Snorkel at Santa Fe

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal

Activity Level

Variable

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from $3,295

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Eastern Islands II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Visit Fausto Llerena Center
• Visit Post Office Bay´s mailbox
• Swim and snorkel with sea lions

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day exciting cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos. Meet Galapagos giant turtles, climb to the Baroness Lookout Point, snorkel with sea turtles and sharks, and visit one of the first sites visited by Charles Darwin. These volcanic and wildlife-rich islands are an ideal place to spend your vacations!

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from $1,800

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Southeast Islands

San Cristobal - Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion

• Venture to Lobos Island
• Step into Post Office Bay's history
• Explore Punta Cormorant

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

Sail across the Southeast Galapagos Islands for a 4-day cruise aboard the Galaxy Orion. Encounter playful sea lions at Lobos Island, delve into marine life at Gardner Bay, marvel at diverse fauna at Suarez Point, explore history at Post Office Bay, and learn about conservation at the Charles Darwin Station.

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