Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels
Description
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
Tour Options
Itinerary
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).
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We are able to collect you from the main dock at Puerto Ayora or from your preferred hotel or pickup point within Puerto Ayora.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
A must do trip when in Santa Cruz. See how giant tortoises live in a natural ranch environment and explore the lava tunnels close by. All with an arranged personal pick up/drop off. So pleased i did this.
Hi James, thank you so much for your kind words and feedback for this tour! I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed it! Seeing the tortoises in their own habitat is so special, so thank you for trusting us to provide you with this experience!
This was a great tour! And one we didn’t really plan until a few days before. The booking agent we dealt with was extremely helpful and everything went very smoothly. The driver and vehicle were good and made things easy. We absolutely loved visiting the tortoises, couldn’t believe how many there were and how accessible it all was! The lava tunnels were also very interesting
Thank you very much for your kind words, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed this tour! It is always an unforgettable experience getting to see the tortoises, so we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed this as well as the spectacular lava tunnels. I will also pass on your feedback to both the booking agent and driver, as this is always greatly appreciated
