Puerto Ayora: The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Shared Experience

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