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Home/Destinations/Santa Cruz/Highlands Tour

Santa Cruz Highlands Tours

Into the green interior: highland tours climb from the coast to Santa Cruz’s lush uplands, taking in the tortoise reserves, twin sinkhole craters and lava tunnels. A cooler, greener side of the islands.

122 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Day tour to Pinzón Island and La Fé/Palmitas Bay with snorkeling and fishing
Santa Cruz
Day tour to Pinzón Island and La Fé/Palmitas Bay with snorkeling and fishing
4.9(157)·7 hours
from$249/ person
via Viator
Day Tour to Isabela Island with Tintorera Islet, Snorkeling Wetlands & Flamingos
Santa Cruz
Day Tour to Isabela Island with Tintorera Islet, Snorkeling Wetlands & Flamingos
4.7(140)·10 hours
from$285/ person
via Viator
Day Tour to Santa Fe Island and Hidden Beach with snorkeling and fishing
Santa Cruz
Day Tour to Santa Fe Island and Hidden Beach with snorkeling and fishing
4.9(93)·7 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour
Santa Cruz
Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour
4.8(82)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz
Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
4.4(62)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Isla Pinzón - Day Tour - From Santa Cruz - Islas Galápagos
Santa Cruz
Isla Pinzón - Day Tour - From Santa Cruz - Islas Galápagos
4.4(49)·7 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkeling & Fishing
−6%
Santa Cruz
Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkeling & Fishing
4.7(49)·7 hours
from$176$188/ person
via Viator
Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands
Santa Cruz
Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands
4.9(46)·3–4 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos
Santa Cruz
BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos
4.9(45)·4h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Day Tour to Floreana Island with Snorkeling and Fishing
Santa Cruz
Day Tour to Floreana Island with Snorkeling and Fishing
4.8(41)·7–9 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises
Galapagos Islands
Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises
4.8(38)·3h 30min
from$214/ person
via Viator
Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands
Santa Cruz
Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands
3.5(30)·3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Day tour to San Cristobal Island with private Land Tour and snorkeling
Santa Cruz
Day tour to San Cristobal Island with private Land Tour and snorkeling
4.9(30)·10 hours
from$285/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Isabela Island and Tintoreras in Galápagos
Santa Cruz
Day Trip to Isabela Island and Tintoreras in Galápagos
3.8(28)·8 hours
from$305/ person
via Viator
Santa Fe Island & Playa Escondida Snorkeling Day Trip
−6%
Santa Cruz
Santa Fe Island & Playa Escondida Snorkeling Day Trip
4.7(26)·7 hours
from$166$179/ person
via Viator
Skip the Line: The Tortoise Ranch Reserve Admission Ticket
Santa Cruz
Skip the Line: The Tortoise Ranch Reserve Admission Ticket
4.5(24)·2–5 hours
from$9/ person
via Viator
Stay at an Eco Dome Lodge & Explore Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnels
Santa Cruz
Stay at an Eco Dome Lodge & Explore Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnels
5.0(14)·1 day
from$65/ person
via Viator
5 Days Tour to Explore Santa Cruz ,Isabela and Santa Fe Galapagos
Galapagos Islands
5 Days Tour to Explore Santa Cruz ,Isabela and Santa Fe Galapagos
5.0(13)·5 days
from$1,399/ person
via Viator
Private Santa Cruz Tour: Tortuga Bay & Charles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz
Private Santa Cruz Tour: Tortuga Bay & Charles Darwin Station
4.4(13)·8 hours
from$289/ person
via Viator
Tour of the city to Isabela + Tintoreras from Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Tour of the city to Isabela + Tintoreras from Santa Cruz
4.5(11)·10 hours
from$256/ person
via Viator
7-Days Galapagos Island Hopping Tour in Ecuador
Santa Cruz
7-Days Galapagos Island Hopping Tour in Ecuador
4.7(9)·7 days
from$1,629/ person
via Viator
Day Tour to Floreana Island with Highland Tour and Snorkeling
Santa Cruz
Day Tour to Floreana Island with Highland Tour and Snorkeling
5.0(8)·7h 30min
from$259/ person
via Viator
Santa Cruz Highland Tour: Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnel & Gemelos
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Highland Tour: Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnel & Gemelos
4.7(7)·3–4 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator
Galapagos- Santa Cruz Explorer 4 days
Santa Cruz
Galapagos- Santa Cruz Explorer 4 days
4.5(6)·4 days
from$453/ person
via Viator
Private Shuttler Baltra Airport to Any Hotel in Santa Cruz
Galapagos Islands
Private Shuttler Baltra Airport to Any Hotel in Santa Cruz
3.6(5)·45 min
from$135/ person
via Viator
Transfer Baltra to Santa Cruz + Galapagos Tortoise Visit | Shared
Baltra
Transfer Baltra to Santa Cruz + Galapagos Tortoise Visit | Shared
5.0(3)·4 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Airport Transfer - Baltra to Santa Cruz Galapagos
Galapagos Islands
Airport Transfer - Baltra to Santa Cruz Galapagos
5.0(3)·1h 30min
from$95/ person
via Viator
6 Days Galapagos Island Hopping
Santa Cruz
6 Days Galapagos Island Hopping
4.7(3)·6 days
from$1,443/ person
via Viator
Bartolome Island Tour & Snorkeling from Puerto Ayora, Galápagos
Santa Cruz
Bartolome Island Tour & Snorkeling from Puerto Ayora, Galápagos
4.0(2)·10 hours
from$345/ person
via Viator
4-Day Santa Cruz Galapagos and Wildlife Adventure
Galapagos Islands
4-Day Santa Cruz Galapagos and Wildlife Adventure
5.0(2)·4 days
from$1,029/ person
via Viator
Underground Adventure Lava Tunnels and Giant Turtles
Santa Cruz
Underground Adventure Lava Tunnels and Giant Turtles
2.0(1)·4 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Day Land Tour to North Seymour Island in Galapagos
Santa Cruz
Day Land Tour to North Seymour Island in Galapagos
7 hours
from$299/ person
via Viator
Santa Cruz Craters and Tunnels Tour of Lava and Turtles
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Craters and Tunnels Tour of Lava and Turtles
3–4 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Santa Cruz Galapagos Bay Snorkeling Tour
Santa Cruz
Half-Day Santa Cruz Galapagos Bay Snorkeling Tour
3h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Maritime transfer between the Galapagos Islands
Santa Cruz
Maritime transfer between the Galapagos Islands
2 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Santa Cruz Highlands Bike Tour & Giant Tortoise Experience
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Highlands Bike Tour & Giant Tortoise Experience
3–4 hours
from$275/ person
via Viator
Rental Bicycles in Galapagos
Santa Cruz
Rental Bicycles in Galapagos
6–9 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator
Bartolome Island Full-Day Tour by Catamaran Adriana
Santa Cruz
Bartolome Island Full-Day Tour by Catamaran Adriana
8 hours
from$370/ person
via Viator
Day Land Tour to Bartolomé Island Hiking and Snorkeling Adventure
Santa Cruz
Day Land Tour to Bartolomé Island Hiking and Snorkeling Adventure
7h 30min
from$330/ person
via Viator

Highlands Tour in Santa Cruz — FAQ

What do highlands tours cover?
The tortoise reserves, the Los Gemelos twin craters and the lava tunnels.
How is the highlands different from the coast?
It is greener, cooler and lush, in contrast to the dry coastal zone.
How long does it take?
A half or full day, often combined with the giant tortoises.

More things to do in Santa Cruz

Bay TourGiant Tortoises & LavaBartolomé Day TripNorth Seymour Day TripPinzón Day Trip