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Home/Destinations/Santa Cruz/Galápagos highlights
Highlights · Santa Cruz itinerary

Galápagos Highlights: The Best Itinerary

See the very best of Santa Cruz and its islands. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Bay tour
  2. 2Tortoises
  3. 3Bartolomé
  4. 4Best

A bay tour

Snorkel around Puerto Ayora.

The highlands

Giant tortoises and lava tunnels.

Bartolomé

The iconic Pinnacle Rock.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Santa Cruz — prices per person.

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
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
Day Trip to Bartolome Island from Puerto Ayora
Santa Cruz
Day Trip to Bartolome Island from Puerto Ayora
4.9(39)·8 hours
from$384/ person
via Viator
Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife
Paihia
Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife
4.9(204)·4h 30min
from$97/ 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
Bartolome Island Full Day Tour
Santa Cruz
Bartolome Island Full Day Tour
4.8(21)·10 hours
from$378/ person
via Viator
"Galapagos Discovery Premium – Bay Tour - 4 Days / 3 Nights"
Baltra
"Galapagos Discovery Premium – Bay Tour - 4 Days / 3 Nights"
4.8(26)·4 days
from$450/ 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

Galápagos highlights — FAQ

What are the must-see highlights?
A bay tour, the giant-tortoise highlands and a North Seymour day trip.
How long do the highlights take?
Three days let you enjoy the bay, highlands and island day trips.
What is the top highlight?
Seeing giant tortoises roam free in the Santa Cruz highlands.

Explore more in Santa Cruz

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