Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore the stunning Santa Cruz Highlands on a private half-day tour from Puerto Ayora. Witness the iconic Galapagos tortoises at either El Chato reserve or Rancho Primicias. Marvel at the historic lava tunnels. This tour offers the convenience of a private driver, ensuring a comfortable journey with personalized attention throughout your adventure.

- Private hotel pick-up and drop-off in Puerto Ayora
- Visit the legendary Galapagos tortoises at El Chato or Rancho Primicias with your on-site guide
- Explore Santa Cruz from underground in your historic on-site lava tunnels
- Enjoy a flexible schedule in a private vehicle with your personal driver

What's Included

On-site Spanish and English speaking guide
Spanish speaking driver
Private, air conditioned vehicle to collect you from your chosen pick up point, take you to each destination and to safely return you to your chosen drop off point within Puerto Ayora
$10 entrance fee per person to El Chato or Rancho Primicias. This will be paid locally upon arrival at either location
Any food and drink that is purchased whilst at El Chato or Rancho Primicias

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We are able to collect you from the main dock at Puerto Ayora or from your preferred hotel or pickup point within Puerto Ayora.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rancho Primicias

    A great natural setting where you will see the iconic Galapagos Tortoises in their natural habitat at either El Chato or Rancho Primicias. You will get a close encounter with these wonderful animals in fields full of tortoises for some great photo opportunities. The guide will meet you and lead a group of 5-10 people around the area and talk you through the special history of this unique species. You will also see more endemic nature such as Escalesia trees and be able to enjoy some amazing local dishes and refreshing drinks at the end of the tour (at an additional cost).

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Lava Tunnel

    Whilst at either El Chato or Rancho Primicias, our driver will also take you to experience Santa Cruz from the underground, by visiting the lava tunnels that have been formed over thousands of years. From here, you will be able to walk the full length of the tunnels, meeting the driver at the other end, before he drives you back to Puerto Ayora.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Galápagos Ninfa Tour

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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