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Giant Tortoises in Santa Cruz

4.8 6 experiences from US$ 40 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

First departure 08:00, last 14:00 · live guides in 4 languages · most take 4h 30m–7h

Our top 3 of 6 experiences

Pinzón Island snorkeling and fishing tour: Sharks, turtles, tunaOur pick
from · per personUS$ 249
Galapagos: Giant Tortoise Watching & Lava Tunnel WalkBest value
from · per personUS$ 40
Snorkeling at Pinzon Island: Marine turtles, rays & sharksAlso recommended
from · per personUS$ 189

Giant Tortoises in Santa Cruz 6 options

Pinzón Island snorkeling and fishing tour: Sharks, turtles, tuna
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Our pick
Pinzón Island snorkeling and fishing tour: Sharks, turtles, tunaSnorkel Pinzón Island's natural pool and deeper blue water teeming with sharks, sea turtles, rays and marine iguanas.Every day except Monday and Thursday · 08:00★ 4.85 (157)7hEN · ESfromUS$ 249per person
Galapagos: Giant Tortoise Watching & Lava Tunnel Walk
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Best value
Galapagos: Giant Tortoise Watching & Lava Tunnel WalkMeet wild giant tortoises in the Galapagos, walk ancient lava tunnels, and spot rare birds with a seasoned local guide. Includes fresh juice welcome.Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00★ 4.80 (83)3hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Snorkeling at Pinzon Island: Marine turtles, rays & sharks
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Also recommended
Snorkeling at Pinzon Island: Marine turtles, rays & sharksSnorkel Pinzon Island from Puerto Ayora with marine turtles, rays, sharks and sea lions. Lunch and fishing included, seven hours round-trip.Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun · 08:00 · Up to age 75★ 4.69 (49)7hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 189per person
Santa Cruz bike and hike tour: Giant turtles and lava tunnels
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Travelers' pick
Santa Cruz bike and hike tour: Giant turtles and lava tunnelsBike 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 optional · From age 9★ 4.89 (45)4h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Santa Cruz electric bike tour: Giant Turtles at El Chato
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Travelers' pick
Santa Cruz electric bike tour: Giant Turtles at El ChatoPedal 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)4h 30mEN · RU · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Santa Fe Island snorkeling day trip: Sea lions, sharks, turtles
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Travelers' pick
Santa Fe Island snorkeling day trip: Sea lions, sharks, turtlesSnorkel Santa Fe Island from Santa Cruz with a guide, spotting sea lions, sharks and turtles in two locations.Mon, Wed, Thu and Sun · 08:00 · Up to age 75★ 4.74 (27)7hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 179per person

All 6 options, side by side

✓ 2026-10-29
OptionPriceDurationRatingDays and timesGuide languages
Pinzón Island snorkeling and fishing tour: Sharks, turtles, tunaOur pick
US$ 249 per person
7h4.85★ · 157Every day except Monday and Thursday · 08:00English, Spanish
Galapagos: Giant Tortoise Watching & Lava Tunnel WalkBest value
US$ 40 per person
3h4.80★ · 83Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00English, Spanish
Snorkeling at Pinzon Island: Marine turtles, rays & sharksAlso recommended
US$ 189 per person
7h4.69★ · 49Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun · 08:00English, Spanish
Santa Cruz bike and hike tour: Giant turtles and lava tunnels
US$ 90 per person
4h 30m4.89★ · 45Every day · 08:00 and 13:00English, Spanish
Santa Cruz electric bike tour: Giant Turtles at El Chato
US$ 130 per person
4h 30m4.92★ · 38Every day · 08:00English, Spanish, French +1
Santa Fe Island snorkeling day trip: Sea lions, sharks, turtles
US$ 179 per person
7h4.74★ · 27Mon, Wed, Thu and Sun · 08:00English, Spanish

Giant Tortoises in Santa Cruz at a glance

Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 40–US$ 249 (median US$ 130). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 6.

Of the 6 options: 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly and 3 bookable last-minute.

How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.

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