Ecuador · Wildlife

3-Hour Giant Tortoise and Los Gemelos Tour on Santa Cruz Island

3 Hours Round trip from Galápagos Islands Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Meet giant tortoises at a private Giant Tortoise Reserve
02 Visit Los Gemelos, an amazing volcanic sinkhole surrounded by scalesia forest
03 Learn about the highlands ecosystem with a certified naturalist Galápagos guide
04 Look out for the famous vermillion flycatcher
05 Take an underground walk through a lava tube

Get a unique wildlife experience as you meet giant tortoises at a private Giant Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz Island. Visit Los Gemelos, an amazing volcanic sinkhole surrounded by scalesia forest, and get introduced to a whole new ecosystem by your naturalist Galápagos guide. You will also have the chance to spot the famous vermillion flycatcher and end the tour with an underground walk through a lava tube.

Stop at the private Giant Tortoise Reserve for a unique wildlife experience with the giant tortoises.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz Island

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Santa Cruz Highlands, Los Gemelos and Giant Tortoise Reserve

Start your tour from the Santa Cruz Highlands.
Visit Los Gemelos, an amazing volcanic sinkhole, and get an introduction to the ecosystem from your naturalist Galápagos guide. You can also click pictures of the famous vermillion flycatcher here.
Stop at the private Giant Tortoise Reserve for a unique wildlife experience with the giant tortoises.
End your tour with an underground walk through a lava tube.