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'll meet at your hotel in Puerto Ayora and walk to the Charles Darwin Research Station, a significant site in the Galapagos Islands.

We'll enter this biological research station, operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation, to encounter tortoises, iguanas, and land birds. We'll provide information about these animals and the research conducted by Darwin during his studies.

The tour will also explore the giant cactus forests and the active breeding center. During the walk, we'll discuss the current research efforts, particularly in environmental conservation.

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

Hotel Pickup

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