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Skip the Line:El Chato 2 Reserve Admission Ticket in Santa Cruz Island,Galapagos

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Get your entry Tickets to El Chato 2 Tortoise Reserve in Santa Cruz Island, Puerto Ayora to observe giant tortoises in their natural state. You will also be able to observe many of the Galapagos Bird Species. Take a self-guide walk inside the famous lava Tunnels. Note: No guide is required, but it is recommended to visit this spot with a guide, as it is easy to get lost in the area.
  • Rubber Boots
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Guide
  • Transportation from Puerto Ayora to El Chato
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Reserva El Chato, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

  • Reserva El Chato, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
    Here you can observe giant tortoises in their natural state. This spot is open for a self-guided walk, as a National Park Guide is not required to visit this spot. The reserve has thousands of square meters of high pastures and Scalesia forests, an endemic and plants of the Galapagos. These green highlands are also populated by many bird species like short-eared owls, Darwin finches or vermillion flycatchers.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is and Entry Fee ONLY. This is a self-guided tour. No guide will accompany you during the visit.
  • Transportation from Puerto Ayora to el Chato and back are NOT included.
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.
    Diana_O
    10 Sep 2023
    This ticket/excursion is totally unnecessary and I'm shock that its on Viator since I've only had good experiences with the service until now. There is absolutely no wait once arriving at El Chato and guests still had to pay full admission to park. Extremely disappointed.
    Kate1802014
    01 Aug 2023
    I took the bus from Puerto Ayora to Santa Rosa. The bus leaves from the market which is about a 10 minute walk out of town and costs €1. When you arrive in Santa Rosa it is the last stop on the bus and you walk straight ahead. There is a turning on the left which is clearly signposted to the tortoises. You will then reach a point where you can turn left for the Rancho Primicias Tortoise place which is about 700m and right for El Chato which is 1.5km. I had planned on going to Rancho Primicias but read the sign wrong. The walk to El Chato from the sign was 25 minutes and from the bus stop 45 minutes. Rancho Primcias would be a lot closer to walk to. You have to have a guide to show you round which costs $10. You basically follow a path and do a loop, passing the giant tortoises. It is great to be so close to the tortoises and waych them move. On site there are also 3 lava tunnels that you walk through. I could stand up fully in them, some I have heard of are very low but these ones were not. It is possible to borrow wellington boots for the walk but it was not necessary when I was there and wore trainers. There is a restaurant on site which looks nice and you sit overlooking the area the tortoises are in, however I did not eat there. All in all a good experience. I understand that there are also lava tunnels at the Rancho Primicias site too. Most people do this with an organised taxi from Puerto Ayora, this costs $50 and the driver gives you 45 minutes wait time. You still have to pay your entrance fee on top of that. Doing it independently is lovely as you pass a lot of tortoises on the walk in but it is a long walk in the heat!
    Mishkad C
    28 Jul 2023
    It was cool exp but it's cheaper to just buy tickets at entrance. We pretty much double paid through here. Still recommend!
    This tour in Puerto Ayora is organized by Nature Galapagos & Ecuador

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