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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.

Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz
Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
4.3(60)·3 horas
desde$75/ pessoa
via Viator
Hospede-se em um Eco Dome Lodge e explore tartarugas gigantes e túneis de lava.
Santa Cruz
Hospede-se em um Eco Dome Lodge e explore tartarugas gigantes e túneis de lava.
5.0(14)·24 horas
desde$65/ pessoa
via Viator
Day Trip to Bartolome Island from Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora
Day Trip to Bartolome Island from Puerto Ayora
4.9(37)·8 horas
desde$384/ pessoa
via Viator
Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands
Santa Cruz
Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands
3.5(28)·3 horas
desde$60/ pessoa
via Viator
Passeio de bicicleta para ver tartarugas gigantes e o túnel de lava em Galápagos
Santa Cruz
Passeio de bicicleta para ver tartarugas gigantes e o túnel de lava em Galápagos
4.9(45)·5 horas
desde$90/ pessoa
via Viator
Bartolome Island Full Day Tour
Santa Cruz
Bartolome Island Full Day Tour
4.8(21)·10 horas
desde$378/ pessoa
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