Rancho El Chato: Giant Tortoise Reserve + Lunch x2p

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Rancho El Chato: Giant Tortoise Reserve + Lunch x2p
Ecuador
Duration: 1 day
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$146

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Discover the unique landscapes of Santa Cruz Island with a visit to Rancho El Chato, home to one of the most important giant tortoise reserves in the Galápagos. Located in the island’s lush highlands, this site offers the opportunity to observe the iconic Galápagos giant tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat.

In addition to encountering these remarkable animals, you will explore impressive lava tunnels formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity. Walking through these natural underground formations provides a fascinating glimpse into the geological history that shaped the Galápagos Islands.

Accompanied by your guide, learn about the islands’ ecosystems, volcanic origins and ongoing conservation efforts while enjoying the contrasting scenery of the highlands.

Included:

  • Lunch at Rancho El Chato for 2 people

  • Half a day activity for 2 people

  • Pick-up from your hotel, the airport or any other preferred location on Santa Cruz Island

  • Private transportation with driver

  • Professional guide

  • Entrance fees to Rancho El Chato for 2 people

  • Visit to the giant tortoise reserve and lava tunnels

  • Return transfer to your desired location

Rancho El Chato + lunch

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Giant Tortoise Reserve & Lava Tunnels Experience + lunch

Discover the unique landscapes of Santa Cruz Island with a visit to Rancho El Chato, home to one of the most important giant tortoise reserves in the Galápagos. Located in the island’s lush highlands, this site offers the opportunity to observe the iconic Galápagos giant tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat.

In addition to encountering these remarkable animals, you will explore impressive lava tunnels formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity. Walking through these natural underground formations provides a fascinating glimpse into the geological history that shaped the Galápagos Islands.

Accompanied by your guide, learn about the islands’ ecosystems, volcanic origins and ongoing conservation efforts while enjoying the contrasting scenery of the highlands.

Included:

  • Hald a day activity for 2 people

  • Lunch at Rancho el Chato for 2 people

  • Pick-up from your hotel, the airport or any other preferred location on Santa Cruz Island

  • Private transportation with driver

  • Professional guide

  • Entrance fees to Rancho El Chato for 2 people

  • Visit to the giant tortoise reserve and lava tunnels

  • Return transfer to your desired location

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Born from a crazy dream of friends who fell in love with Latin America, Tucaya was built, placing the human at the heart of its project, an essential value of its DNA. Today Tucaya offers you 5 destinations, each with a strong identity, thus guaranteeing to offer you the ideal project whatever your request: Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Ecuador. Our common goal: to awaken the senses through new experiences, strong moments of sharing, to create, with you, extraordinary journeys.

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