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Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels
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Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Itinerary
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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
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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.
Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels
(1) Reviews
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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
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
