Charles Darwin Research Station Tour

7.4Very good10 reviews

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from

US$50

From

US$50

Everything as advertised, with a very good guide

Juan Luis

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

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Charles Darwin Research Station

Not included

Drop–off back at your hotel after the tour

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Only some areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

7.4

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April 16, 2025
Juan Luis
Spain
Everything as advertised, with a very good guide
Traveling solo
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August 25, 2024
Rosemarie Cornejo
Guayaquil, Ecuador
It was very good. The guide was able to answer all the questions we asked.
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Greet the famous giant tortoises and iguanas of the Galapagos Islands with this walking 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, one of the most remarkable places in the Galapagos Islands.

We'll step inside this biological research station, operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation, to greet the tortoises, iguanas, and land birds that live here. We'll share loads of info about these animals, as well as about the work carried out by Darwin during his studies.

The tour will also take us through the giant cactus forests and the active breeding center. During the walk, we'll tell you about the research that's currently being carried out in this center, especially regarding environmental conservation.

After a 2.5-hour guided tour, we'll say our goodbyes at the entrance of the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup from hotels located within the city center of Puerto Ayora. If you are staying in another area or at a private accommodation (such as Airbnb), we'll contact you to let you know a nearby meeting point. Please note that drop-off back at your hotel is not included.

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Greet the famous giant tortoises and iguanas of the Galapagos Islands with this walking 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, one of the most remarkable places in the Galapagos Islands.

After a 2.5-hour guided tour, we'll say our goodbyes at the entrance of the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Charles Darwin Research Station Tour