Tour of the Santa Cruz Highlands

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US$99

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US$99

I thought it was cool. Different from the others we had made. Three interesting stops.

Rosemarie Cornejo

On this tour of the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, we'll visit the most iconic places of this paradise in the Galapagos, such as the Rancho Primicias, the lava tunnels, and the Twin Craters!

Details

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup
Transportation by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Entrance to Rancho Primicias

Not included

Hotel drop–off

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

7.4

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August 25, 2024
Rosemarie Cornejo
Gye, Ecuador
I thought it was cool. Different from the others we had made. Three interesting stops.
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August 9, 2024
Ana Maria
Milan, Italy
Very well organized and super punctual tour. The guide explained every detail to us as we progressed through the tour.
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On this tour of the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, we'll visit the most iconic places of this paradise in the Galapagos, such as the Rancho Primicias, the lava tunnels, and the Twin Craters!

Tour of the Santa Cruz Highlands

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Ayorato and head to the Santa Cruz highlands!

The first stop will be at Rancho Primicias, an excellent place to see the giant tortoises that give the archipelago its name. We'll learn all about these friendly reptiles while watching them eat or rest in their natural habitat.

Afterwards, we'll go to the famous lava tunnels of Santa Cruz. We'll take a walk through these geological formations and be transported back in time as we go deeper and deeper.

We'll then go to another of the island's iconic sites, the Twin Craters. These two unique sinkholes were caused by a volcanic depression over the years. In this enclave, we'll also see the typical vegetation of the highlands, such as escalesias, mosses, and orchids.

After a 3.5-hour tour, we’ll finish up in downtown Puerto Ayora, specifically at the Monumento de la Tortuga (the turtle statue). Please note that you’ll need to make your own way back to the hotel.

Hotel Pickup

Please note that pickup is only included for hotels located within the downtown area of Puerto Ayora. We do not offer pickup from private accommodations (such as Airbnb) or locations outside the downtown area. If this applies to you, we’ll assign you a nearby, easily accessible meeting point.

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On this tour of the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, we'll visit the most iconic places of this paradise in the Galapagos, such as the Rancho Primicias, the lava tunnels, and the Twin Craters!

Tour of the Santa Cruz Highlands

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Ayorato and head to the Santa Cruz highlands!

Afterwards, we'll go to the famous lava tunnels of Santa Cruz. We'll take a walk through these geological formations and be transported back in time as we go deeper and deeper.

Tour of the Santa Cruz Highlands