Top Santa Cruz Trips & Tours in December 2025

from $4,700

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Eastern Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Swim and snorkel in Bartolome
• Spot flamingos in a lagoon
• Hike around Post Office Bay
• Observe sharks in Gardner Bay

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The Eastern Islands of the Galapagos are a great place to experience flamingos, whimbrels, tortoises and more. Board the EcoGalaxy for a 6-day tour of these islands!

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from $3,800

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Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Swim along coral beaches
• Observe a variety of sea birds
• Hike the shores of North Seymour

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Spend 5 days cruising through the Galapagos on a tour of the Northeast Islands. Witness sea lions, iguanas and beautiful scenery on this adventure aboard the EcoGalaxy.

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from $3,561

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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

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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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 $19,855

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Galapagos Grace Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• View Kicker Rock
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Walk up the beach of Darwin Bay

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Baltra / Baltra

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Indulge in the beauty of the Galapagos as you wander across island trails, explore lagoons, and swim and snorkel in crystalline waters. This 15-day tour allows you to enjoy close encounters with the creatures that call these islands home.

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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

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Baltra / Baltra

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Hiking

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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 $56,977

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Aida Maria

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

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This private cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness the archipelago's 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 $130,610

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Private Charter - Southwestern Islands Aboard Anahi

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

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Embark on an 11-day private 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 $47,513

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Anahi

4 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

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

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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

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Embark on a 4-day private 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 $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

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Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching

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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 $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation II

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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Board the Cachalote Explorer for an extensive 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 $6,388

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II

• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Observe birds on El Barroco
• Explore Rabida Island
• Swim & Snorkel at Chinese Hat

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Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top II in 8 days, explore the magical landscapes with unique wildlife like sea lions, brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies and sally light-foot crabs. There is an endless list of activities to do on the different islands.

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from $4,400

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

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

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

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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

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Baltra / Baltra

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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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from $258,991

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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands Aboard Isabela II

7 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

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

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Baltra / Baltra

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Take a 7-day Galapagos tour to explore the Southern Islands. During your private voyage on the Isabela II, visit the unique islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Fernandina, and North Seymour. Experience great swimming and snorkeling opportunities, hike volcanic trails, and admire the most memorable landscapes. 

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from $287,358

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard La Pinta

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Observe giant tortoises
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike to a red-footed booby colony
• Visit Pinnacle Rock

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Discover the spectacular northern islands aboard the La Pinta on a 5-day private Galapagos adventure. This small ship adventure takes you to the islands of Santa Cruz, Bartolome, and Genovesa. Admire sea lions, sea birds, and giant Galapagos tortoises which first made this island archipelago famous.

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from $185,873

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Explore the cliffs of Isabela

Starts / Ends

Santa Cruz / Baltra

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This private tour of the Northern Islands provides an unforgettable 5-day itinerary in the Galapagos, with some of the most unique wildlife in the world and the presence of islands that are continually forming. Your adventure begins in Santa Cruz and concludes in Baltra, with stops on the gorgeous islands of Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and Santa Fe.

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from $185,873

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Admire Bartolome's scenery
• Swim across Sullivan Bay
• Discover Dragon Hill

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Baltra / Baltra

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Embark Isabela II on a 5-day private western Galapagos journey that begins in Santa Cruz and ends in Baltra, with stops in Puerto Ayora, Bartolome, Santiago, and Isabela. Observe abundant wildlife, including colonies of Galapagos fur seals, the nesting sites of Nazca boobies, not to mention flightless cormorants, penguins, and marine iguanas.

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from $178,101

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II Aboard Anahi

15 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Explore Isabela's lava tunnels
• Ascend Sierra Negra
• Discover unique wetland birds
• Swim around Pinnacle Rock

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Experience a 15-day private Galapagos Islands circumnavigation cruise on Anahi. Explore Isabela's Las Tintoreras and Sierra Negra Volcano, snorkel with diverse marine life, visit Rábida's red rocks, and discover wildlife at North Seymour and Bachas Beach. Conclude with visits to Charles Darwin Research Station and Fausto Llerena Center.

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