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Optimize your time in Galapagos!
By visiting the giant tortoise reserve and lava tunnels upon arrival you can save time and use it for other activities. Normally the transfer from the airport is direct and non-stop, the next day they take you back to the upper part of the island to visit the turtles and tunnels, which makes you lose a day in Galapagos.
With us you win a day as you visit these attractions upon arrival.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Upon arrival at Baltra airport, our guide will be waiting for you with an easily identifiable sign with your name to assist you in the transfer from the airport exit to the Itabaca Channel, here you will take the ferry to cross to Santa Cruz Island where our private vehicle will be waiting for you. Our first visit will be the giant tortoise reserve where we can observe them in their natural state, and then have an interesting walk in the lava tunnels, curious formations in which we can learn about the history and formation of the Islands. Finally our guide will accompany you to your place of accommodation.
Itinerary
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1
Upon arrival at the Galapagos airport on Baltra Island, you must present your documents and pay the entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park, after which you can take your luggage and upon your departure our guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name. From here our guide will assist you at all times and we continue in a transport (cost included in the rate) to the end of the Island to the so-called Itabaca Channel
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Canal de Itabaca
We leave the transport and go to the dock of the channel, we embark (the cost is included) and put the life jackets that will be provided once full, the ferry makes a short navigation to the island in front that is Santa Cruz.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Santa Cruz
We get off the ferry and our transport will be waiting for you, (from here the transfer will be private since the previous segment is not possible all passengers share land transport and the ferry) and the first stop will be the Giant Tortoise Reserve.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Rancho Primicias
We arrive at the Giant Tortoise Reserve where we can walk through its forests of small shrubs to observe the giant Galapagos tortoises in their natural state. Our guide will inform about the flora and fauna of the place. This is a great place to take pictures very close to these calm giants, then hike to observe the lava tunnels
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Puerto Ayora
Finally we will arrive in Puerto Ayora, the populated area of Santa Cruz, where our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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