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Home/Destinations/Santa Cruz/Galápagos island day trips
Island day trips · Santa Cruz itinerary

Galápagos Island Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Santa Cruz is the launch point for the islands. Here is how to explore them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

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

A bay tour

Start with the coves of Puerto Ayora.

Bartolomé

The iconic Pinnacle Rock.

The highlands

Giant tortoises and lava tunnels.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Galápagos island day trips — FAQ

Which islands can you day-trip to from Santa Cruz?
Bartolomé, North Seymour and Pinzón are all popular day trips by boat.
What do island day trips include?
The boat trip, a guided walk or snorkelling, and often lunch.
What is the top island day trip?
Bartolomé, for its iconic Pinnacle Rock and penguins.

Explore more in Santa Cruz

Bay TourGiant Tortoises & LavaBartolomé Day TripNorth Seymour Day TripPinzón Day Trip
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 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
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
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
Bartolome Island Full Day Tour
Santa Cruz
Bartolome Island Full Day Tour
4.8(23)·10 hours
from$378/ 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(47)·3–4 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz
Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
4.3(64)·3 hours
from$75/ 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