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A tortoise on a grassy field. 1
A cave with illuminated stalactites and a water stream. 2
A dimly lit underground tunnel with rough, rocky walls and a single light source at the far end. 3
A person in a black shirt and cap bending over a grassy area with a stone. 4
A sign for El Chato 2 Ranch, a private ecological reserve. 5

El Chato 2 Reserve Admission Ticket in Santa Cruz Island

By Nature Galapagos Ecuador (NGE)
2.0 out of 10
Price is €7 per traveller
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Features

Overview

  • Observe giant tortoises in their natural state.
  • Observe many of the Galapagos Bird Species.
  • Take a self-guide walk inside the famous lava Tunnels.
  • Home to various natural lava tunnels
  • No guide is required to visit this reserve!

Activity location

    • Reserva el Chato, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Reserva el Chato 2
    • Santa Cruz Island
    • Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee, Tea.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Rubber Boots.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport from Puerto Ayora to El Chato 2

Know before you book

  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • This is an Entry Fee ONLY. This is a self-guided tour. No guide will accompany you during the visit.
  • Transport from Puerto Ayora to el Chato 2 and back are NOT included.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

What you can expect

El Chato 2 Tortoise Reserve is located at the South of Santa Rosa in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. 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 metres 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.

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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Reserva el Chato, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Reserva el Chato 2
    • Santa Cruz Island
    • Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador