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Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands
- Duration3 hours
- Max Travelers20 people
- CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours
Overview
The Giant Tortoise Experience is the most iconic tour in Santa Cruz. This must-do experience offers a unique blend of natural wonders, educational insights and personal encounters with iconic species.
Guided by the experience of our certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide, you will:
Visit the stunning Los Gemelos sink holes and hike the magical Scalesia Cloud forest.
Meet the most iconic Galapagos species at the Giant Tortoise Reserve.
Travel through thousands of years of intense volcanic activity in an impressive Lava Tube
The Giant Tortoise Experience is available in English or Spanish, and has two departures available every day:
In the morning 8 AM
In the afternoon 2 PM
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What's included
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
What's Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Itinerary
The Giant Tortoise Experience begins at the pick up point with a warm welcome from your certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide.nDuring the private air conditioned transfer, immerse yourself in the enchanted Galapagos ecosystem and learn about the captivating history and geology of the archipelago.nDiscover 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.nWalk 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 Darwinu2019s finches.
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.
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.nnYour Giant Tortoise Experience terminates at the original pick-up point.
Good to know
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.