Puerto Ayora: The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Shared Experience

Puerto Ayora: The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Shared Experience

Name: Puerto Ayora: The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Shared Experience
Address: Ecuador

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The Giant Tortoise Experience is the most iconic tour in Santa Cruz, Galapagos. With our Naturalist Guide, encounter giant tortoises, visit Los Gemelos sinkholes, a lava tunnel and a Scalesia forest.

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Highlights

Visit stunning Los Gemelos sink holes and hike magical Scalesia Cloud forest
Meet the most iconic Galapagos species at the Giant Tortoise Reserve
Travel through years of intense volcanic activity in an impressive Lava Tube

Description

This guided tour offers a unique blend of natural wonders, educational insights and personal encounters with the most iconic species of Galapagos. Pick-up point The Giant Tortoise Experience begins with a warm welcome from your certified Galapagos Naturalist Guide. During the private air conditioned transfer, immerse yourself in the enchanted Galapagos ecosystem and learn about the captivating history and geology of the archipelago. Los Gemelos & Scalesia forest Discover Los Gemelos twin sink holes, the most impressive sink holes in The Galapagos Islands. Hike along this scenic 1-mile loop trail and observe these amazing volcanic formations that make Santa Cruz so special. Walk through the magical Scalesia Cloud Forest, an endemic humid environment where local plants, giant tortoises and birds thrive. Take opportunities to spot and photograph the iconic Darwin’s finches. Giant Tortoise Reserve Continue to the Giant Tortoise Reserve and meet the largest living tortoises in the world and the most iconic species of Galapagos! Gain exclusive insights into their habits and ecology, and take incredible pictures with hundreds of giant tortoises wandering around in their pristine natural habitat. Lava Tubes Be ready for an impressive underground discovery following the footsteps of Charles Darwin. Experience Galapagos inside-out by stepping into stunning Lava Tubes. Appreciate how lava flows have carved and sculpted the most remarkable structures and shapes over thousands of years. End point Your Giant Tortoise Experience terminates at the original pick-up point. Total duration of the tour: 3 hours 30 minutes

Includes

Entrance fees Transport by air-conditioned coach Pickup and drop-off (1835 Coffee Lab | Galapagos Coffee Roasters) Professional naturalist guide Walking tour Local taxes Small-group tour Entry tax