The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience | Shared

Santa Cruz, Ecuador

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GALAPAGOS OUTDOORS CL
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Duration: 1 day
Group size: 2 - 999
The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience | Shared
Santa Cruz, Ecuador

GALAPAGOS OUTDOORS CL
  • Email address verified
2 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 2 - 999

About this trip

Explore the wild heart of Santa Cruz Island – where ancient reptiles roam, volcanic mysteries unfold, and nature speaks in silence.

In the highlands visit Los Gemelos - amazing volcanic sink holes for an ecosystem introduction.

Then stop at our private Giant Tortoise Reserve for a unique close wildlife encounter.

Finish with an underground walk through a Lava Tube


Places you visit

+ Los Gemelos - Scalesia Forest walk

+ Giant Tortoise Reserve

+ Lava Tube


ONLY two Tour Operation Schedules (3 hour-tour)

- 08h00 am

- 02h00 pm


Add on - PM Giant Tortoise Breeding Center

What’s included

  • Transportation
    Puerto Ayora To / From Giant Tortoise Reserve
  • Guide
    Certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide | ENG + ESP Guiding
  • Los Gemelos
    Visit the most known sink holes in Santa Cruz Is
  • Fee Tortoise Reserve
    Visit the Giant Tortoise Reserve where animals are living in their natural habitat
  • Lava Tunnel
    Underground discovery
  • Rubber boots
    When rainy and muddy its important to wear the right gear !

What’s not included

  • Extra drinks
  • Tipping

Available Packages

Trip Price
$150
Airport Transfer + Tortoise Experience
$180

Available Add-Ons

Add Child Traveler | 2 - 12 Years Old
$80
Add PM Breeding Center Visit
$25


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GALAPAGOS OUTDOORS CL
2 reviews
Explore boldly. Travel locally. Experience deeply. At Galapagos Outdoors, we go beyond traditional travel. We specialize in custom-designed adventures and tailor-made explorations, offering you the most authentic and unforgettable experiences in the Galápagos Islands. Led by Andres Cadena — seasoned Naturalist Guide, marine biologist, and certified PADI Instructor — our elite team of local experts brings science, storytelling, and safety together to deliver journeys unlike any other. We craft your adventure around you !

Reviews

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The Giant Tortoise Experience with Galapagos Outdoors was one of the highlights of our trip! Walking among these ancient creatures in their natural highland habitat was truly awe-inspiring. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights into the tortoises’ behavior, history, and conservation. The scenery was just as impressive—lush, green landscapes with misty forests and volcanic craters. Everything was well organized, from the comfortable transportation to the timing of the stops. It felt intimate, authentic, and deeply connected to the spirit of the islands. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a meaningful, up-close wildlife encounter in the Galápagos.
By for Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience | Shared on Jun 08, 2025
The service provided by Galapagos Outdoors was absolutely phenomenal. They took care of everything for us, from picking us up at the airport and getting us to our hotels that were already booked by them. Each day, they would pick us up at the airport and get us to our excursions, which were action-packed, educational, and extremely adventurous. I can't recommend them enough.
By Rich A for Galapagos Adventure 7D | Atkins Family on Sep 03, 2024

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I had an amazing trip with Galapagos Outdoors in November! I went solo and felt super safe and taken care of from the moment I got picked up at the airport. The Galapagos Giant Tortoise experience and Las Grietas were definite highlights. My guide, Andrés, was awesome — his stories and knowledge made everything way more interesting. Totally worth it, and I’ll for sure book with them again next time I’m back!
By Elisa P on 21 Jun, 2025