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Get your entry Tickets to El Chato 2 Tortoise Reserve in Santa Cruz Island, Puerto Ayora to observe giant tortoises in their natural state. You will also be able to observe many of the Galapagos Bird Species. Take a self-guide walk inside the famous lava Tunnels.
Note: No guide is required, but it is recommended to visit this spot with a guide, as it is easy to get lost in the area.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is and Entry Fee ONLY. This is a self-guided tour. No guide will accompany you during the visit.
Transportation from Puerto Ayora to el Chato and back are NOT included.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reserva El Chato
Here you can observe giant tortoises in their natural state. This spot is open for a self-guided walk, as a National Park Guide is not required to visit this spot. The reserve has thousands of square meters of high pastures and Scalesia forests, an endemic and plants of the Galapagos. These green highlands are also populated by many bird species like short-eared owls, Darwin finches or vermillion flycatchers.
Rubber Boots
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide
Transportation from Puerto Ayora to El Chato
Reserva El Chato
Puerto Ayora Ecuador
Trải nghiệm này trả về điểm đón.
Entry Tickets ONLY Self-guided
22 đánh giá
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S9738ZGmeredithb,,3 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Definitely a must-see and a great bookend experience to the Darwin Conservation center in Puerto Ayora. So many tortoises! Knowledgeable guides. You do not need a skip the line ticket though. Like most everything we experienced in Ecuador, there were NO LINES for anything. You can just buy tickets when you get there. Arch a can from Puerto Ayora and have them wait while you explore the park. It costs about $20 for the round trip. The lava caves were also very interesting.




744harry,,4 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
It is a spectacular place to see natural land turtles, plus you have access to 3 lava tunnels which is a magical experience


N9266GHpedror,,10 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
An unforgettable trip with Trisubgil a very personalized trip was amazing. we enjoyed the whole trip and saw everything there in the Galapagos Islands.


Fernando gyn,,22 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
This tour is peculiar because in this place, we can observe the giant terrestrial turtles and photograph them freely. This species is especially very large and impressive. There is also a restaurant, snack bar and souvenirs shop.
Helge B,,18 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
This was probably worth a visit, as we were able to see giant sailboats and lavatunnels. Still, it is not worth buying tickets in advance for $9 per person, as tickets on site cost $10, and we still had to pay $5 in addition to this ticket on Tripadvisor. Just recommend going there and not buying a ticket in advance. This Tripadvisor offer is only more expensive. We felt deceived.

Russ B,,6 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
This is a great place to visit with an enormous number of tortoises. If you want to see these animals this is the best place to. One and see them. We went on other tours and this was far far far better.
lyndabA9080JS,,19 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Do not book these tickets through Viator. They do not get you into the reserve. El Chato Ranch does not recognize these tickets and you will have to pay at the park again, which by the way is only $5 a person.
bennetts548,,26 thg 2, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Never did I expect to see huge long neck tortoises that are really old mating. That was a once in a lifetime experience for sure. Well organized with nature guide who took us thru the turtle area and then down into lava tunnels. Very interesting.





selvinc2025,,14 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Excellent adventure, excellent trip, very friendly and attentive guides. Highly recommended for those who want to live the magic of Galapagos 👍
Diana O,,10 thg 9, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Viator
This ticket/excursion is totally unnecessary and I'm shock that its on Viator since I've only had good experiences with the service until now. There is absolutely no wait once arriving at El Chato and guests still had to pay full admission to park. Extremely disappointed.
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