Galapagos: Giant Tortoises & Lava Tunnels tour with a Dome Stay Giant Tortoises & Lava Tunnels Experience with a Dome Stay
ID: GYG1241388-1903125
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
2 days
Description
Enjoy a guided tour to observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat and explore volcanic lava tunnels. The experience includes a hike in a private reserve and a stay in a dome.
Enjoy a unique experience in the highlands of Santa Cruz, where you can explore a private nature reserve surrounded by giant tortoises, lava tunnels, endemic forest, native birds, and the natural landscapes of the Galapagos.
The experience kicks off with a guided walk through the reserve, where you'll get the chance to observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat, roaming freely in their environment. During the tour, you'll learn about the flora, fauna, and unique ecosystem of the island's highlands.
Then you'll continue exploring impressive volcanic lava tunnels, formed by ancient eruptions thousands of years ago. These natural tunnels let you walk inside unique volcanic formations and discover more about the geological history of the Galapagos.
During the hike, you can also enjoy the endemic forest, observe native birds, and experience the tranquility of nature away from the busiest areas.
After exploring, you can relax with a stay in a dome surrounded by nature, where you'll enjoy a quiet and comfortable atmosphere in the middle of the natural landscape of the highlands.
The experience includes breakfast with fresh local produce and the chance to wake up to the sound of birds and, on many occasions, see giant tortoises walking near the dome.
This activity combines nature, adventure, and relaxation, letting you discover giant tortoises, lava tunnels, and the Galapagos forest while enjoying a unique experience in touch with nature.
Highlights
- Check out giant tortoises in their natural habitat on a private estate.
- Explore the impressive volcanic lava tunnels
- It includes a guided nature walk and a stay in a dome surrounded by forest.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity takes place in a nature reserve located in the upper part of the island, about 20 minutes from Puerto Ayora.
We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and biodegradable insect repellent.
During the visit, we'll walk along natural trails to observe giant tortoises in their natural state and explore lava tunnels, so it's important to have basic walking mobility.
The experience includes a guided tour and a stay in a dome lodge surrounded by nature.
The meeting point is at Galapagos Frontier, Guayabillos sector, Santa Cruz.
Guests can take a taxi from Puerto Ayora (about 15 minutes).
If you need transportation, we can help coordinate a taxi from your hotel.
When you arrive at the entrance to the estate, the guide will be waiting for you and will confirm the name on the reservation before starting the tour of giant turtles and lava tunnels.
If your reservation includes a stay at the Dome Lodge, check-in is at 2:00 PM.
We recommend bringing closed shoes and socks, as we'll be walking inside lava tunnels.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat
- Exploring volcanic lava tunnels
- Hike through a private nature reserve in the Santa Cruz highlands
- Birdwatching and endemic forest
- Stay in a dome surrounded by nature
- Breakfast with fresh local products
- High-speed Starlink internet
NOT INCLUDED
- transport to and from Puerto Ayora
- Lunch or dinner
- Extra drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
