Highlands Tours in Santa Cruz at a glance
- Our pick: Santa Cruz bike and hike tour: Giant turtles and lava tunnels, US$ 90 per person (4h 30m, 4.89★ · 45).
- Best value: Santa Cruz Galapagos: Tortoises & Lava Tunnels Overnight Tour, US$ 65 per person (1d, 5.00★ · 14).
- Also recommended: Santa Cruz electric bike tour: Giant Turtles at El Chato, US$ 130 per person (4h 30m, 4.92★ · 38).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: US$ 65–US$ 175 (median US$ 130).
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 3 with free cancellation, 2 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 2 kid-friendly, 1 private and 1 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Highlands Tours in Santa Cruz
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Santa Cruz bike and hike tour: Giant turtles and lava tunnels Bike and hike through Santa Cruz highlands with a naturalist guide to encounter giant Galápagos tortoises in their natural habitat and explore ancient lava tunnels. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · Pickup available · From age 9 ★ 4.89 (45 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Santa Cruz electric bike tour: Giant Turtles at El Chato Pedal through Santa Cruz's upper highlands on an electric bike to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat at El Chato Reserve with private transport. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 4.92 (38 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · RU · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
Santa Cruz Galapagos: Tortoises & Lava Tunnels Overnight Tour Stay overnight at The Tortoise Dome Lodge on Santa Cruz Island, exploring lava tunnels and endemic highland forest while observing giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Every day · No fixed time · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 1d Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Santa Cruz Giant Tortoise & Lava Tubes Galapagos Tour Meet giant tortoises at El Chato Reserve in the Galapagos highlands with a certified naturalist guide. Includes Los Gemelos sink holes. Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (47 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 175 per person
Santa Cruz Highland Tour: Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnel & Gemelos Walk among giant Galápagos tortoises in their natural habitat, descend into an underground lava tunnel. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.71 (7 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 158 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz bike and hike tour: Giant turtles and lava tunnelsOur pickPickup offered | US$ 90 per person | 4h 30m | 4.89★ · 45 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish |
| Santa Cruz Galapagos: Tortoises & Lava Tunnels Overnight TourBest valuePrivate | US$ 65 per person | 1d | 5.00★ · 14 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Santa Cruz electric bike tour: Giant Turtles at El ChatoAlso recommendedGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 130 per person | 4h 30m | 4.92★ · 38 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Santa Cruz Giant Tortoise & Lava Tubes Galapagos Tour | US$ 175 per person | 3h–4h | 4.91★ · 47 | Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Santa Cruz Highland Tour: Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnel & GemelosPickup offered | US$ 158 per person | 3h–4h | 4.71★ only 7 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Santa Cruz Galapagos: Tortoises & Lava Tunnels Overnight Tour (US$ 65 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Santa Cruz electric bike tour: Giant Turtles at El Chato (US$ 130 per person)