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The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience + Los Gemelos | Private

5.0 (5 reviews) 2–3 hours Private tour
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The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience + Los Gemelos | Private

About this activity

In Santa Cruz Highlands visit Los Gemelos - amazing volcanic sink holes for an ecosystem introduction.   Then stop at our private Giant Tortoise Reserve for un unique close wildlife encounter.   Finish with an underground walk through a Lava Tube and explore Galapagos from the inside !

A 3 - hour tour starting in Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Is where you visit the most interesting attractions leaded by a certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide  

  • Spectacular views of Los Gemelos - Sink Holes and Lava Tubes
  • Giant Tortoise Wildlife Reserve - Natural encounters guaranteed !
  • Learn about History, Geology and Ecology of the Galapagos Archipelago
  • Enjoy engaging and informative narration by our guides
  • Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a more personalized experience
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At a glance

Duration
2–3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Galapagos Outdoors CL

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional guide
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Local taxes
  • Included: Pickup and drop-off (1835 Coffee Lab | Galapagos Coffee Roasters)

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Los Gemelos

    30 min

    Short walk around Los Gemelos - Sink Holes

    Birdwatching and Lanscape stop

  2. Reserva El Chato

    one hour Admission included

    Hike in the buffer zone | South side in Santa Cruz Island to observe the interaction of Giant Tortoises in the wild

  3. Santa Cruz

    30 min

    Discover Galapagos underground ! Walk inside a lava tube to observe close how lava flows built up the islands over many years !

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Cressi Dive Shop | Galapagos Outdoors CL meeting Point

End point

  • Cressi Dive Shop | Galapagos Outdoors CL meeting Point

Pickup points

  • Hotel Fiesta
  • Ikala Galapagos Hotel
  • La Isla Hotel Galapagos
  • Hotel Cucuve Galapagos

Our complimentary pick-up service is provided ONLY for accommodations located in Puerto Ayora. Guests staying outside this area will need to arrange their own transportation to the meeting point or contact us in advance.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • 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

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience + Los Gemelos | Private

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