Charles Darwin Research Station Tour

Greet the famous giant tortoises and iguanas of the Galapagos Islands with this guided tour of the Charles Darwin Research Station, a must if you're on Santa Cruz Island!

Charles Darwin Research Station Tour

At the scheduled time, we will meet at your hotel in Puerto Ayora and walk to the Charles Darwin Research Station. This biological research station, operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation, is home to tortoises, iguanas, and land birds. Information about these animals and Darwin's studies will be shared.

The tour includes a visit to the giant cactus forests and the active breeding center. During this walk, we will discuss the ongoing research related to environmental conservation.

After a 2.5-hour guided tour, we will return to the starting point with many pictures of giant tortoises and iguanas.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup at hotels in Puerto Ayora. If you are staying nearby, we will meet at the Solymar Hotel.