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Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands

Location Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
$350.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Giant Tortoise Experience offers an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Santa Cruz, where nature and wildlife intertwine in perfect harmony. Guided by a certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide, immerse yourself in the wonders of the Galapagos Islands and encounter their most iconic residents.

  • 🌍 Shared Tour: Enjoy a fully guided experience with a certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide, ensuring an enriching adventure.
  • 🚌 Air-Conditioned Transport: Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle during your transfers to each stunning location.
  • 🌋 Discover the mesmerizing Los Gemelos sinkholes, where you’ll hike a scenic 1-mile loop trail and marvel at these unique volcanic formations.
  • 🌳 Stroll through the enchanting Scalesia Cloud Forest, home to diverse flora and fauna, including the famous Darwin’s finches.
  • 🐢 Visit the Giant Tortoise Reserve and meet the largest tortoises on Earth, gaining exclusive insights into their ecology and behavior.
  • 🕳️ Experience the awe-inspiring Lava Tubes, where you can witness the geological wonders shaped by ancient lava flows.
  • 🗣️ Choose between English or Spanish as your tour language for a personalized experience.
  • ☕ Enjoy complimentary coffee and/or tea to kickstart your adventure.
  • 📅 Departures are available daily at 8 AM and 2 PM, allowing you to select a time that best fits your schedule.
  • 📍 Conveniently meet at our designated pick-up point, easily accessible by foot or taxi.

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GTE | Shared
Pick Up / Mini Van
Standard Pricing: Adult + Children
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point
Cressi Dive Shop | Galapagos Outdoors CL meeting point
Return details
Cressi Dive Shop | Galapagos Outdoors CL meeting point

  • Los Gemelos
    The Giant Tortoise Experience begins at the pick up point with a warm welcome from your certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide. During the private air conditioned transfer, immerse yourself in the enchanted Galapagos ecosystem and learn about the captivating history and geology of the archipelago. Discover Los Gemelos twin sink holes, the most impressive sink holes in The Galapagos Islands. Hike along this scenic 1-mile loop trail and observe these amazing volcanic formations that make Santa Cruz so special. Walk through the magical Scalesia Cloud Forest, an endemic humid environment where local plants, giant tortoises and birds thrive. Take opportunities to spot and photograph the iconic Darwin’s finches.
  • Reserva El Chato
    Continue to the Giant Tortoise Reserve and meet the largest living tortoises in the world and the most iconic species of Galapagos! Gain exclusive insights into their habits and ecology, and take incredible pictures with hundreds of giant tortoises wandering around in their pristine natural habitat.
  • Lava Tunnel
    Be ready for an impressive underground discovery following the footsteps of Charles Darwin. Experience Galapagos inside-out by stepping into stunning Lava Tubes. Appreciate how lava flows have carved and sculpted the most remarkable structures and shapes over thousands of years. Your Giant Tortoise Experience terminates at the original pick-up point.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not infant seats available
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
  • Not service animal allowed
  • Not stroller accesible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Travelers can arrive on foot or taxi to our meeting point.
  • Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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    Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands

    Location Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    $350.00
    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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