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Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels

Location Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
$90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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
Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • 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
  • Spanish speaking driver
  • On-site Spanish and English speaking guide
  • Any food and drink that is purchased whilst at El Chato or Rancho Primicias
  • $10 entrance fee per person to El Chato or Rancho Primicias. This will be paid locally upon arrival at either location

  • 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).
  • 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.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels

    Location Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
    $90
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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