Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in December 2025

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

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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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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, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking

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 $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 $243,275

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Private Charter - Eastern & Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Visit Bachas Beach
• Observe swimming fur seals
• Set foot on dark-red sand beaches
• Snorkel at the Bolivar Channel

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Cerro Colorado

Activity Level

Variable

Join the crew of the Galapagos Legend for an 8-day unique private adventure on the enchanted islands. Let yourself be captivated by the unusually high percentage of endemic animals of the Galapagos Islands, and experience a unique exploration of the archipelago's pristine islands, unique landscapes and magical corners.

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from $91,559

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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 $91,559

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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 $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

Starts / Ends

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 $87,826

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This Galapagos private 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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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 $12,643

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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 $6,895

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Enjoy Fernandina's landscapes
• Explore Espinosa Point
• Visit Giant Tortoises at El Chato
• Discover Post Office Bay

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the shores of Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago Rabida, and Santa Cruz on this 7-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise on the Solaris. Walk along unique and colorful beaches, observe a large variety of extraordinary animals and plant species, and admire amazing geological formations. A wonderful way to experience the Galapagos!

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from $4,035

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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

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, 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 $4,050

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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 $78,000

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Nemo III

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III

• Meet the wildlife of North Seymour
• Rest on Suarez Point's cliffs
• Walk on Cormorant Point's beach
• Meet Galapagos giant tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day private voyage to the Galapagos' Southern Islands on the Nemo III and take in the bays and beautiful white coral sand beaches, which are popular with sea lion colonies. Discover the best of the Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana, and Espaola islands.

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from $4,900

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Southern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III

• Meet the wildlife of North Seymour
• Rest on Suarez Point's cliffs
• Walk on Cormorant Point's beach
• Meet Galapagos giant tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience this 8-day cruise to the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and enjoy bays and striking beaches of white coral sand, a favorite place for large colonies of sea lions. Visit a variety of the best locations in Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana, and Española islands.

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from $3,145

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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

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

Activity Level

Variable

Have you dreamed of sailing and exploring the Galapagos Islands at the same time? 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 $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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