Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
In Santa Cruz Highlands visit Los Gemelos - amazing volcanic sink holes for an ecosystem introduction. Then stop at our private Giant Tortoise Reserve for un unique close wildlife encounter. Finish with an underground walk through a Lava Tube and explore Galapagos from the inside !
A 3 - hour tour starting in Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Is where you visit the most interesting attractions leaded by a certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide
• Spectacular views of Los Gemelos - Sink Holes and Lava Tubes
• Giant Tortoise Wildlife Reserve - Natural encounters guaranteed !
• Learn about History, Geology and Ecology of the Galapagos Archipelago
• Enjoy engaging and informative narration by our guides
• Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a more personalized experience
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Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local taxes
Pickup and drop-off (1835 Coffee Lab | Galapagos Coffee Roasters)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure Point
Marchena 90, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Cressi Dive Shop | Galapagos Outdoors CL meeting Point
Return Details
Marchena 90, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Cressi Dive Shop | Galapagos Outdoors CL meeting Point
Los Gemelos, Ecuador Short walk around Los Gemelos - Sink Holes
Birdwatching and Lanscape stop 30 minutes
Reserva El Chato, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador Hike in the buffer zone | South side in Santa Cruz Island to observe the interaction of Giant Tortoises in the wild 60 minutes
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Ecuador Discover Galapagos underground ! Walk inside a lava tube to observe close how lava flows built up the islands over many years ! 30 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
curtl2018
02 Sep 2025
We had an amazing tour with Andres. He was very attentive to our questions and was quite knowledgeable about the tortoises and their habitat.
domenicat306
31 Jul 2025
Andres was a wonderful tour guide and very knowledgeable. My husband and I did the giant tortoise tour in Los Gemelos and walked through Reserva El Chato. We had just flown in and Andres picked us up from the airport so it was a great tour to begin our honeymoon. We were able to take lots of pictures with giant tortoise! He gave us great restaurant recommendations and was a great help throughout the week with tours to Isabela island and Seymour Norte!
01skigal
20 May 2025
Great to see the giant tortoise in a natural environment. Restaurant was excellent and it was great to plant a tree each to help the habitat. Also went in the lava tunnel.
This tour in
Galapagos Islands
is organized by
Galapagos Outdoors LLC
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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