Adventure with Turtles, Lava Tunnels and Los Gemelos Craters
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On this exciting tour, tourists will have the opportunity to explore two amazing places in the Galapagos.
At our first stop, the frontier Galapagos Reserve, where you can marvel at the majestic giant turtles, explore fascinating lava tunnels and admire the diverse bird species and endemic forest in the transition zone. You can also walk on trails surrounded by more than 20 different species of fruit trees. An expert guide will be at your side to give you detailed information about the unique ecology of the Galapagos.
Next,
The Taxi will take you to the (Twins) which are impressive volcanic craters that formed due to past volcanic activity.
The view from this point is breathtaking, where you can admire the large dimension of these craters and also observe endemic birds flying freely and the forest vegetation and can take photos.
The visit to the craters does not include a guide only taxi service.
Thông tin khác
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
Galapagos Frontier
Giant Tortoise Reserve: We will begin our tour visiting the giant tortoise reserve, where you will have the opportunity to observe these majestic creatures up close. You will learn about its history, its importance to the Galapagos ecosystem and how its conservation is carried out. You can walk among them and marvel at their size and longevity. Explore the trails that will take you through the endemic forest, where you will be able to observe a great variety of native birds. In addition, you will be able to walk trails that will take you through exuberant fruit trees" Lava Tunnels: After visiting the reserve, we will enter the fascinating lava tunnels. These tunnels are unique geological formations that were created millions of years ago during volcanic eruptions. You will walk through underground passages and you will be able to appreciate the beauty and history that these volcanic formations contain. Don't forget your flashlight to explore the darkest corners!
Los Gemelos
Los Gemelos in Santa Cruz are impressive volcanic craters that were formed due to past volcanic activity. They are two large sinkholes with areas full of vegetation, so it is not allowed to eat in the area or get close to the edges of the crater. The view from this point is impressive, where you can admire the large size of these craters and also observe endemic birds flying freely and the forest vegetation. Don't miss this incredible natural landscape! After this tour we will take you back to your hotel in Puerto Ayora so you can continue enjoying Santa Cruz Island.
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Private transportation
Coffee and/or Tea
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Adventure with Turtles, Lava Tunnels and Los Gemelos Craters
Pickup included
Đánh giá
45 đánh giá
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Excellent guide made this a memorable tour.
Deanna S,,20 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the experience of seeing the turtles up close in their natural habitat. Our guide Caesar was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his work. It was also very interesting to walk through a lava tunnel and to see the craters. We highly recommend this tour
Good experience with a lot of cute turtles
alexaQ2139OI,,20 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Good communication for pickup from hotel. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The hike through the jungle was quite muddy (they didn't have my shoe size for the wellies [46] so I had to wear my own trainers). It was only 3km long but very humid which made it more difficult. There were plenty of turtles of all sizes and shapes, some on the path, some further in the distance. The guide also used a device to lure various birds to our position which worked incredibly well. We were given headlamps for the lava tunnels. The descent into them was a bit steep but not too difficult if done with care. There were a lot of fruit trees at the end, and the guide offered us blueberries, oranges, mandarins and explained this is what the turtles eat too. We were then taken by the same taxi to the craters where we walked around -> the views were great but the jungle (with moss growing on trees) was the best part of this.
Best land tour on Santa Cruz
thenakedbackpacker,,27 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Taxi driver picked us up and drove us to Galapagos frontier. Wonderful to be so close to wild tortoises. Saw Mocking birds and ducks as well. Guide very informative with an English speaking translator. Lava caves, tunnels and tech tonic plates very interesting. Gum boots provided as tracks were muddy. Refreshing freshly squeezed mandarin juice at end of hike. Taxi driver then took us to Los Gemelos sunken craters and walked us around the two craters. Picturesque landscape. Trees covered in moss. Taxi back to hotel.
Worth seeing
602rajivb,,21 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
4.00A very memorable experience of seeing the giant tortoises upfront, followed by informative explanation by Sisar and translated by a volunteer, Lawrence. The cloudy weather enhanced it - had it rained, it would have been very slushy, and if it were sunny, then the heat would have been exhausting. However, there should have been a guide at Los Gamelos.
Outstanding!!!!!!
Stay14066869171,,20 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I can not praise this activity enough! When so much of the travel experience involves planes, cars and busses, it was so refreshing to ride a bike and really feel like you are part of the area instead of just an observer. We saw giant tortoises on both San Cristobal and here in Santa Cruz. The big difference being that the ones we saw on this tour were truly “in the wild.” They didn’t have numbers painted on them, we saw them where they live. Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly and we felt like a big family before the activity was over. Galápagos Frontier is a fantastic option and will always be one of our favorite activities we did on our trip.
Great place to see giant turtles and lava tunes
Junior L,,9 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent location, but close to Puerto Ayora, we walked, great place to see giant torture in its natural habitat
Highly recommend, authentic, personal and nature friendly tour
katrinl873,,4 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We got picked up and dropped back off at the hotel, the ride alone was beautiful. At the Galapagos Frontier we went on a small hike around the forest and lava caves. Julio is an amazing guide, with vast experience and knowledge of just about anything concerning galapagos nature, volcano and seismic activity, uses of native plants, the life cycle of tortoises and how they benefit and influence the environment. We learned so much in the time, down to the elements present in the lava caves. This place is his passion, and you can feel it in every part of the journey! We could not recommend it any higher, we had a great time! Plus, he takes great pictures if you ask nicely ;) at the end we got a juice made from the reserves own trees, and he organised the ride to the craters, which were also really gorgeous, and you're already halfway there from the reserve, just make sense to add that part on as well.
Santa Cruz Galapagos
sergiofH14GY,,11 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting trip to Santa Cruz to see nature at its best, great idea for half a day, we were picked up from the hotel and we had a nice experience
There are better activities in Galapagos for a short trip.
255luisg,,9 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
2.00For a short stay in Galapagos, I think there are better activities. Basically the tour consists of a hike through the forest where you see some turtles, then you walk a path in some very hot caves, and to finish you take you to the crater of Los Gemelos, which is seen in 5 minutes. I think we would have preferred some beach activity.
Long socks are a must...
Garrett H,,30 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Long socks are a must with the wet boots. Be aware of ants. Definitely worth the time to see the huge tortoises.
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