Santa Cruz Highlands Tour with Tortoise and Lava Tunnels

5.0 (2 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Galápagos Ninfa Tour

What is included

Included

Included: On-site Spanish and English speaking guide
Included: Spanish speaking driver
Included: Private transportation: 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

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: $10 entrance fee per person to El Chato or Rancho Primicias. This will be paid locally upon arrival at either location
Not included: Meals: Any food and drink that is purchased whilst at El Chato or Rancho Primicias

Itinerary

Rancho Primicias

one hour Admission not included

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

30 min Admission not included

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.