Ecuador · Up-Close Animal Experiences

Transfer Airport-hotel in Galapagos Santa Cruz with visit to Giant Tortoises

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Save time by combining your airport transfer with sightseeing
02 Visit a giant tortoise reserve on Santa Cruz Island
03 Walk through lava tunnels and learn about the islands’ formation
04 Cross the Itabaca Channel by ferry
05 Travel with private transportation and a bilingual certified guide
06 Includes ferry and entrance tickets

Make the most of your arrival in the Galapagos with a transfer that doubles as a sightseeing experience on Santa Cruz Island. Instead of heading straight to your hotel and returning another day, you can visit two of the island’s best-known natural attractions along the way.

After crossing from Baltra toward Santa Cruz, explore a giant tortoise reserve to observe these remarkable animals in their natural environment, then continue to the lava tunnels to walk through volcanic formations and learn more about the origins of the Galapagos Islands. With private transportation, ferry tickets, entrance fees, and a bilingual naturalist guide included, this is a practical and rewarding way to begin your stay.

After crossing from Baltra toward Santa Cruz, explore a giant tortoise reserve to observe these remarkable animals in their natural environment, then continue to the lava tunnels to walk through volcanic formations and learn more about the origins of the Galapagos Islands.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Santa Cruz Island

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Here we will take the ferry that will take us to Santa Cruz Island, on the way to the itabaca channel we will see land iguanas.Here at the primicias ranch we will explore within its small bush forest to observe the giant Galapagos tortoises that are found in their natural state.Then we will arrive at the lava tunnels which are rock formations that were created with the appearance of the Island, here we will walk inside the tunnels and learn more about the formation of the Galapagos Islands

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided. 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation from the Itabaca channel (Santa Cruz) to the hotel
Entrance visit giant tortoises
Lava Tunnels Entrance
Bilingual guide certified by the Galapagos National Park
Itabaca channel ferry ticket.
Transportation ticket from the Airport to the Itabaca channel

What's Not Included

Tips
Feeding

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Upon arrival at Baltra airport, our guide will be waiting for you with an easily identifiable sign with your name to assist you in the transfer from the airport exit to the Itabaca Channel, here you will take the ferry to cross to Santa Cruz Island where our private vehicle will be waiting for you.

Our first visit will be the giant tortoise reserve where we can observe them in their natural state, and then have an interesting walk in the lava tunnels, curious formations in which we can learn about the history and formation of the Islands. Finally our guide will accompany you to your place of accommodation.

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