Why Visit The Charles Darwin Station?
- Charles Darwin Station offers a unique opportunity to learn about the conservation efforts dedicated to preserving the unique flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands.
- Prepare to be spellbound on the shores of Tortuga Bay Beach, a paradise renowned for its pristine white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. .
- Hike through diverse ecosystems, home to unique flora and fauna, and be captivated by the raw beauty that surrounds you.
What to Expect on This Day Tour
You will take a small road 2,500 meters long up to the access to Tortuga Bay. Enjoy a 2-hour hike (both ways) up to this beautiful beach, which is perfectly preserved, and with the presence of wild animals such as iguanas, and beach crabs. Only swim in the mangrove that is separated from the beach. Tortuga Bay is a white sand beach located on the south coast of the island of Santa Cruz, kayak is optional. After lunch, you will visit the Charles Darwin Research Station where you will have the opportunity to learn about Galapagos conservation in action. Over 200 scientists and volunteers are involved with research and conservation efforts here.
Meals included: Lunch
TOUR INCLUDES
✅ Activities according to the itinerary
✅ Transportation by private vehicule
✅ Hotel pick up in Puerto Ayora
✅ Certified Naturalist English – Spanish speaking guide
✅ Lunch
✅ Kayak in Tortuga Bay (optional)
❌ Travel Insurance
❌ Tips
Before Booking this Santa Cruz Island Trip
- Prices for 2026 are subject to change.
- Please consider that this tour starts and finishes in Puerto Ayora
- Important things to bring: sun hat, swimming suit, towel, sandals, sunglasses, comfortable hiking shoes, water bottle, sunblock, camera.
- Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, eat only peeled fruits, etc.)
- It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
- Latin Adventures reserves the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.
- Before confirmation, guests must inform the reservation team of any food allergies, medical conditions, or physical impairment that might affect any part of their stay.
- Payments made will be subject to cancellation penalties.
- In addition to our cancellation penalties, all financial returns are subject to government taxes, credit card fees, and admin fees.
- Suppose a trip is canceled due to acts of God, war, strikes, political unrest, volcanic eruption, earthquake, flooding, tropical storms, global disasters, or any emergencies such as pandemics, epidemics, or other circumstances beyond the tour operator’s or guest’s reasonable control. In that case, Latin Adventures will maintain with the original payment and cancellation policies as mentioned in this document.
- Latin Adventures will not be subject to refunds for a proportion of the stay missed due to delayed or canceled flights before or during the journey to the hotel.
- When you book a tour with Latin Adventures you agree to its terms and conditions.
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