Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in November 2026

from $147,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II aboard Cachalote Explorer

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Visit El Junco Lagoon
• Explore the Sierra Negra
• Observe iguanas feeding

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Cachalote Explorer for an extensive private tour of the Galapagos Islands. Spend your time at places like Cerro Brujo, Devil's Crown and the Charles Darwin Research Center on this 15-day adventure!

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from $99,358

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Private Charter - Galapagos Eastern Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
• Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
• Swim and snorkel at Devil's Crown
• Hike across Española Island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy this 8-day private cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos while exploring the most beautiful beaches and unique volcanic landscapes. Experience multiple wildlife encounters as you visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands.

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from $99,358

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Private Charter - Galapagos Northern Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Tour Dragon Hill´s wildlife
• Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
• Explore a volcanic black sand beach

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on the Corals for an 8-day private cruise of the Galapagos' Northern Islands, kayaking through crystal blue waters, swimming with sea lions, and hiking trails in the most amazing locations. Highlights of the north include the Santa Cruz highlands, the wildlife-rich Isabela, the cliff-lined Fernandina, and the black beaches of Santiago.

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from $84,720

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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on Archipel I for an 8-day private Galapagos expedition voyage to see the best of the southern Galapagos. Explore some of the most beautiful islands including Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, South Plazas, and Santa Fe. Spot a myriad of native species, including sea lions, sharks, marine birds, and sea turtles.

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from $84,720

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Private Charter - Western Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

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

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the western islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day private cruise aboard Archipel I. This voyage features the most sought-after destinations in this region, including Santa Cristobal, South Plazas, Santa Fe, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Isabela. Hike fresh-water pools and lagoons and snorkel in the most spectacular and wildlife-rich waters.

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from $62,000

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Private Charter - Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II

• Dive & snorkel at Kicker Rock
• Learn about Post Office Bay
• Inspect the ecosystem
• Hike on Chinese Hat

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day private journey across the Galapagos' Southeast Islands onboard the catamaran Nemo II. Explore the wildlife and vegetation-rich shores of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Bartolome, and Chinese Hat. Enjoy opportunities to hike, snorkel, kayak, or cruise on a panga boat.

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from $29,988

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Snorkel with tropical fish
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Take a dingy ride to see sea lions

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the native flora and fauna of the Southern Galapagos Islands during this 4-day private cruise. Explore the beautiful beaches, a local market, and a sea turtle nesting site on your cruise aboard the Aida Maria.

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from $12,921

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

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Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

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from $10,745

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Islands Circumnavigation - West

Santiago to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• See Chinese Hat wildlife
• Visit Fernandina Espinosa Point
• Elizabeth Bay dinghy ride
• Learn Galapagos history

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day West Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Explore Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Española, and San Cristobal. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel rich waters, and encounter penguins, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and waved albatross

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from $10,750

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown
• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore El Junco Lagoon

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Take an extensive trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Beluga. Experience Cerro Brujo, Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat on this 15-day tour.

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from $6,195

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Western Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Anahi in the western Galapagos Islands. 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 $6,195

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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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from $160,390

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation - West

Santiago to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Ocean Spray

• See Chinese Hat wildlife
• Visit Fernandina Espinosa Point
• Elizabeth Bay dinghy ride
• Learn Galapagos history

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day private charter West Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Grand Ocean Spray. Explore Baltra, Isabela, Fernandina, Santa Cruz, South Plaza, Santa Fe, Española, and San Cristobal. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel rich waters, and encounter penguins, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and waved albatross

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from $102,450

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Grand Majestic

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

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise the Eastern Islands aboard the Grand Majestic on this exciting 8-day Galapagos private charter 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 with your private group of up to 16 guests.

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from $5,786

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Southeastern Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Ride a panga around Gardner Bay
• Relax on a white-sand beach
• View giant tortoises
• Explore Fernandina

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Journey to the Southern Islands on a 7-day tour of the Galapagos. Visit a historic post office, snorkel and view unique sea birds during your cruise aboard the Isabela II.

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from $8,516

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Southwestern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Experience the letter exchange
• Explore Punta Espinoza
• Snorkel in Tagus Cove

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard Anahi for a Southwestern Galápagos Islands adventure. From scenic walks and sea lion encounters in San Cristobal to snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, exploring volcanoes on Isabela, and marveling at unique landscapes on Rábida and Bartolomé, this journey unveils a variety of wildlife and breathtaking vistas.

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from $13,700

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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 $5,850

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

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