The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience + Los Gemelos | Private
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In Santa Cruz Highlands visit Los Gemelos - amazing volcanic sink holes for an ecosystem introduction. Then stop at our private Giant Tortoise Reserve for un unique close wildlife encounter. Finish with an underground walk through a Lava Tube and explore Galapagos from the inside !
A 3 - hour tour starting in Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Is where you visit the most interesting attractions leaded by a certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide
• Spectacular views of Los Gemelos - Sink Holes and Lava Tubes
• Giant Tortoise Wildlife Reserve - Natural encounters guaranteed !
• Learn about History, Geology and Ecology of the Galapagos Archipelago
• Enjoy engaging and informative narration by our guides
• Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a more personalized experience
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Los Gemelos
Short walk around Los Gemelos - Sink Holes Birdwatching and Lanscape stop
Reserva El Chato
Hike in the buffer zone | South side in Santa Cruz Island to observe the interaction of Giant Tortoises in the wild
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The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience + Los Gemelos | Private
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local taxes
Pickup and drop-off (1835 Coffee Lab | Galapagos Coffee Roasters)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Hotel Fiesta
Moises Brito y Juan Montalvo, Puerto Ayora Ecuador
Ikala Galapagos Hotel
Tomas de Berlanga # 110 y Moises Brito Puerto Ayora Ecuador
La Isla Hotel Galapagos
Indefatigable Street 072, Av. Charles Darwin Puerto Ayora Ecuador
Hotel Cucuve Galapagos
Av. Charles Binford 083 y Av. Charles Darwin Puerto Ayora Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical Tour
curtl2018,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour with Andres. He was very attentive to our questions and was quite knowledgeable about the tortoises and their habitat.
Great experience!
domenicat306,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andres was a wonderful tour guide and very knowledgeable. My husband and I did the giant tortoise tour in Los Gemelos and walked through Reserva El Chato. We had just flown in and Andres picked us up from the airport so it was a great tour to begin our honeymoon. We were able to take lots of pictures with giant tortoise! He gave us great restaurant recommendations and was a great help throughout the week with tours to Isabela island and Seymour Norte!
Giant tortoise in a natural environment
01skigal,May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great to see the giant tortoise in a natural environment. Restaurant was excellent and it was great to plant a tree each to help the habitat. Also went in the lava tunnel.
Excellent Guide + Educational Experience
BRONZE-Abroad-Nomad,Jan 25, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I took The Giant Tortoise Experience private tour with Andre; this tour also included the lava tunnels and the huge sinkholes in the area. Andre has a vast amount of knowledge about the tortoises, as well as the flora and fauna of the islands; he is very experienced and professional. His commentary made this one of the most interesting tours during our week at the Galapagos. So enjoyable, I highly recommend Galapagos Outdoors tours!
Great
Motoko N,Nov 4, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Andre was knowledgeable and very helpful person. We were educated by him about Santa Cruise Island and of course Galapagos giant tortouse.
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