Unlike many Galapagos tours that only visit one site or focus exclusively on wildlife viewing, this experience combines three unique elements into one tour: underground exploration, spotting giant turtles in the wild and tasting local artisan coffee. You’ll explore the breathtaking lava tunnels, underground volcanic formations that few visitors have the opportunity to travel. Then, you will walk among giant turtles in their natural habitat, without cages or closed centers, and finally you will enjoy a tasting of 100% Galapagueño coffee, grown in the volcanic lands of the upper part of the island. This experience is distinguished by offering an authentic, educational and multisensory approach, ideal for those looking for more than a tourist excursion: a real connection with the geological history, wildlife and agricultural culture of the Galapagos.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:49 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Underground Adventure Lava Tunnels and Giant Turtles lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $100 per person for this Santa Cruz experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM, 3:00 PM, and 3:30 PM.
Children aged 2–6 pay from $70, adults from $100. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Monument to the Turtle, just below the statue of the Turtle, will be Guide Sandro Paredes. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 2.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by WONDERFUL GALAPAGOS EXPEDITIONS.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Spend more time in outdoor restaurant at the turtles ranch then actually walking the grounds. Explanations were minimals and english an aftertaught. The lava tunnel was great but again, quick quick walk to the other end, no scientific explanations or stops for à décent picture without other people in the way
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underground Adventure Lava Tunnels and Giant Turtles | 4 hours | 2.0 (1) | $100 | |
 Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour | 3 hours | 4.8 (83) | $40 | View |
 BiciTour Giant Turtles and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos | 4h 30min | 4.9 (45) | $90 | View |
 Santa Cruz Highland Tour: Giant Tortoises, Lava Tunnel & Gemelos | 3–4 hours | 4.7 (7) | $158 | View |
 Santa Cruz Craters and Tunnels Tour of Lava and Turtles | 3–4 hours | — | $40 | View |
 GALAPAGOS in ELECTRIC BICYCLE + Giant Turtles | 4h 30min | 4.9 (38) | $130 | View |
 Meet a 150-Year-Old Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Highlands | 3–4 hours | 4.9 (46) | $175 | View |