Highlands Tour 


In Santa Cruz Highlands visit Los Gemelos - amazing volcanic sinkholes for an ecosystem introduction. Then stop at our private Giant Tortoise Reserve for a unique close wildlife encounter.  Finish with an underground walk through a Lava Tube

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel.

During the bus ride led by an experienced Galapagos Naturalist Guide learn about history, geology and ecosystems in the islands !   After a 30 minute drive stop at Los Gemelos and start hiking in a 1-mile loop trail to observe this amazing volcanic formation - Sinkholes.   Many chances to observe some of the iconic species of Darwin's finches.   

Back into the bus, continue to the Giant Tortoise Reserve to see in nature the most iconic Galapagos organism - Giant Tortoises !   Explore the area with your guide that will carefully explain about their habits and ecology ... while you have the chance to take incredible pictures in this natural environment. 

Be ready for the last stop and your underground discovery - Get into a Lava Tube where the Galapagos inside shows to let you understand what Charles Darwin came to see - unique lava flows that carved the rock building up amazing structures and shapes !

Details

  • Entrance fees

    Transport by air-conditioned coach

    Pickup and drop-off at your hotel

    Professional Certified Galápagos guide EN / SP

    Walking tour

    Rubber boots when rainy and muddy

    Local taxes

    Small-group tour

  • $190,00 USD - 10% discount if you pay in cash

  • Cancelation 8 days before or less no refund

    Cancelation 15 days before or more 50% refund

    Cancelation 30 days before or more 100% refund

  • Two departures available everyday

    In the morning 8 AM

    In the afternoon 2 PM

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

    Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

    May be operated by a multilingual guide

    Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

    Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair / but private tours are available.

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.