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Galapagos Roots Travel Agency
The Traveller Spirit / Travel and Tour Operator

DARWIN CENTER

– Breeding program center to recover the population of specific giant tortoises from different islands, preservation and conservation program. 

Charles Darwin Research Station

The only place where it’s possible to appreciate baby giant tortoises, also possible to visit the Lonesome George Memorial, the last of his especies who sadly passed away in july 2011. 

 

Activities: Walking and Museum of the Biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands. 

Time: Half Day activity. 

Inclusion: Naturalist Guide, Transportation, Snacks. 

Exclusion: Lunch & Alcoholic drinks.

Suggest to bring: Camera, Hiking shoes, Swim suite, Cap / Hat, Sunglasses, Insects Repellent, Sunscreen. 

Learn about the biodiversity protection efforts of the Galapagos National Park Rangers and Charles Darwin Research Station.

The Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island, was inaugurated in 1964 as a base for scientists to carry out their research projects and develop policies that the Galapagos National Park could implement, in order to preserve and protect the islands’ ecosystem.

Since that time, they worked with the Galapagos National Park as scientist partner and taking care of this World Heritage site.

Visit the Galapagos National Park facilities with me! Learn about the baby tortoises program and the Charles Darwin Research Station, where more than 100 scientists, educators and volunteers provide scientific knowledge and assistance to ensure the conservation of the environment and biodiversity of Galapagos.

For tours in the afternoon, we can see the sunset at “La Ratonera” Beach as a plus.

Itinerary

– Possible start in the morning, after breakfast or brunch, or in the afternoon after lunch with pick up at your hotel.

– There is a lot to watch and learn in the Charles Darwin Exhibition Center, around 35 to 45 minutes.

– Visit the Baby Tortoises Breeding Center and the Longsome George memorial, the last tortoise of his species who sadly passed away in July 2012. Walking around 35 to 45 minutes.

– For the tours in the afternoon, we can make a stop in “La Ratonera” beach (named as the tiny mice house) to enjoy the sunset behind the town.

– Back to the hotel.

*This tour could be customized it if required.

** If your group or family is larger than 3, a van for up to 6 persons can be hired at an additional cost.

Please, inquire us for a quote and a customized tour.

What is Included:

  • Guiding Services
  • Private Transportation
  • Admission Tickets
  • *** If you want to support Charles Darwin Foundation, you can buy any souvenirs at the boutique shop.
BOOK THIS TOUR

Recommended: Garrapatero Beach

A 3 km golden sand beach, a great place to relax or do some snorkeling o kayaking of course you will be sharing the area with flamingos probably, sometimes sea turtles and blue footed boobies. 

 

Highlights

• Fauna: Galapagos Flamingos, green sea turtle, marine iguanas, Tree Darwin Finch. 

• Flora: Galapagos carpetweed, Galapagos incense tree, Opuntia Cactus, Candelabro Cactus, Magrove Species. 

 

Time: Half Day activity. 

Inclusion: Naturalist Guide, Snacks. 

Exclusion: Lunch & Alcoholic drinks.

Suggest to bring: Camera, Hiking shoes, Swim suite, Cap / Hat, Sunglasses, Insects Repellent, Sunscreen.

This beach also offers the opportunity to try Kayaks.

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