Map of El Chato Bike Route
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Cyclists at Bike and Smile offices.

Itinerary

At the Bike & Smile offices, a private taxi will be waiting to take you to Los Gemelos (The Twins), where the bike route will begin.

People transporting bicycles.
Cyclists at Los Gemelos.
Cyclists at Los Gemelos.
Road to El Chato Ranch.

This area has a very interesting landscape as they are sinkholes originated by volcanoes surrounded by a humid forest with unique species.

Route to El Chato Ranch.
Cyclists heading to El Chato Ranch.
Cyclists on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos.
El Chato Ranch Sign.

After this visit, the tour leader will give you instructions for the descent towards Primicias Ranch at the El Chato reserve. Here, you can observe white-cheeked pintails, finches and free-roaming Galapagos Giant Tortoises. You can take incredible photos with them.

Galapagos Giant Tortoises in a pond.
Galapagos Giant Tortoise.
Person next to giant tortoises.
Lava Tunnels Sign at El Chato Ranch.

Then, you will take a walk through the Lava Tunnels, which are volcanic formations that served as channels for lava flow thousands of years ago. Today, it is one of the most interesting places on the island. To end the walk, there will be a tasting of organic coffee grown in the Galapagos.

Entrance to the lava tunnels.
People in the lava tunnels.
Lava Tunnel at El Chato Ranch.
Santa Rosa neighborhood on Santa Cruz Island.

Finally, you will descend by bicycle from the Santa Rosa neighborhood to Puerto Ayora, concluding this spectacular route.

Road to Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz Island.
Cyclists on the way to Santa Rosa, Galapagos.
Cyclists on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
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Included:

• Conventional or electric bicycle.
• Safety equipment (helmet).
• Repair kit (air pump, patches and rubber).
• Bike tour leader (Assistant).
• Entrance and admission fees to El Chato Reserve (Primicias Ranch or El Chato Ranch, the guide will decide which ranch to visit depending on the passengers).
• Snack box.
• Tasting of organic coffee.

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Not included:

• Alcoholic drinks.
• Tips.

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