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

We'll visit this biological research station, operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation, to see the tortoises, iguanas, and land birds. Information about these animals and Darwin's studies will be shared.

The tour includes a walk through the giant cactus forests and the active breeding center. We will discuss the current research being conducted in this center, particularly on environmental conservation.

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

Hotel Pickup

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