Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in October 2026

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

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

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking

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 $13,200

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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 $5,850

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

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from $4,162

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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
• Learn about Galapagos conservation
• Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
• Snorkel among unique wildlife
• Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
• View giant Galapagos tortoises

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

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from $9,931

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Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
• Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
• Hike across Española Island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.

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from $166,831

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Tip Top IV

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
• Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
• Hike to the Pitt Point
• Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.

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from $90,000

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Beluga

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Spot incredible wildlife
• Explore volcanic landscapes
• See unique species of birds
• Explore with your private group

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this exciting 8-day tour of the western islands of this incredible archipelago. The wildlife here is abundant and the landscape is stunning to behold making this an incredible vacation.

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from $90,000

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Beluga

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Admire incredible wildlife
• See unique bird species
• Explore with your private group
• Explore volcanic landscapes

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Baltra / Genovesa

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy this 8-day cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos covering some of the most beautiful islands including San Cristobal, South Plaza, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa.

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from $79,000

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Cachalote Explorer

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore Elizabeth Bay
• Take a hike in Bartolome
• Snorkel in Isabela

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting private tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat with your family or friends on this private 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $12,109

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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II

• Encounter incredible wildlife
• Experience the Galápagos undersea
• See daybreak over Machu Picchu
• Explore massive Ollantaytambo

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.

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from $5,000

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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 $5,000

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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

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $4,150

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Snorkel across Gardner Bay
• Visit Punta Cormorant
• Observe Galapagos penguins

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Interpretation Center / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.

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from $3,562

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Witness giant tortoises
• Follow a path to a forest of cacti
• Hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano
• Explore coastal lagoons

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness exciting and unique plants, animals, and landscapes. Swim, hike, and explore on this 8-day tour on the Aida Maria.

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from $12,163

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II

• Swim and snorkel at Sullivan Bay
• Observe Darwin Bay's wildlife
• Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

Activity Level

Variable

This 15-day Galapagos cruise on the Tip Top II offers a fully immersive experience in the unique landscapes and rich wildlife shores and beaches of the archipelago. Explore the islands daily by foot, snorkel, kayak, and Zodiac cruise expeditions, and experience the most incredible close encounters with the diverse wildlife.

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from $307,705

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Private Charter - Western & Eastern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

9 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Explore Tagus Cove
• Marvel at Urbina Bay
• Visit Santa Cruz highlands
• Encounter diverse wildlife

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a private 9-day Western & Eastern Galapagos Islands trip aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Discover Bachas Beach, Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, Santiago Island, and more. Witness unique wildlife, hike, snorkel, and savor the stunning natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.

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from $275,405

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Private Charter - Central East & Southern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
• Visit Rábida's red sand beach
• See marine iguanas at Punta Pitt
• Encounter wildlife at Isla Lobos

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Central East & Southern Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Visit Baltra and meet giant tortoises. Enjoy geological wonders and encounter diverse wildlife on Rábida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. End at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see Galápagos tortoises and support conservation efforts.

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