Tortoises, Tunnels And Craters

Galapagos: Tortoises, Lava Tunnels & Craters Tour

★ 4.4 70 verified reviews on the listing

Departs Puerto Ayora with transport, a guide, juice and entries to the tortoise reserve and Los Gemelos included.

from $68 per person

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Run by: Galapagos frontier

This half-day trip leaves from Puerto Ayora and heads up into the Santa Cruz highlands with a guide and transport included. Stops cover a giant tortoise reserve, a walk through lava tunnels, and the twin Los Gemelos craters sunk into the forest. Juice and entry fees are part of the package. It suits travelers who want the land side of Santa Cruz without a full-day commitment.

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