**Full-Day Tortuga Bay & Charles Darwin Research Station**
Tortuga Bay is located on the north side of Santa Cruz Island, one of the most famous islands in Galapagos. It’s a popular spot for snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking. The beach at Tortuga Bay is almost two kilometers long, with fine white sand and clear waters that are perfect for swimming. It’s a great spot to spend the day soaking up the sun, walking along the shoreline, or relaxing.
You will also visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, a place of incredible flora and fauna that you will only find in the Galapagos Islands. Fall in love with the archipelago and its wonders, and learn more about the significant work of wildlife conservation being done.
**Half-Day Highlands Tour**
The Giant Tortoise Reserve is a nature preserve located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, home to some of the world’s largest tortoises. The Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment manages the reserve. It was created in 1959 to protect the giant tortoise population and its habitat. The reserve is home to several species of tortoises, including the famous Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra), the largest living tortoise species, weighing up to 250 kg. It plays an important biological role as the top grazer in its habitat. In the wild, these gentle giants slowly barrel their way through the plant cover. The shape of their carapaces varies from island to island. On Santa Cruz, year round, tortoises can be seen grazing on the surrounding vegetation, or wallowing in muddy banks or in a small red-coloured pond.
**The best way to experience the Galapagos Islands**
Inclusions
Tailor-made journey
3 nights’ accommodation in your selected category
3 breakfasts and 1 lunch
Shared transfers to/from Seymour Airport
Shared full-day Tortuga Bay and the Charles Darwin Research Station
Shared half-day Highland tour
INGALA Transit Control Card for the Galagapos Islands
Terms and Conditions:
Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing
Please enquire about pricing for children (11 and under) or for private transfers and tours
Please also enquire about pricing to extend your stay and/or add-on additional tours
A supplement applies for dinner on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
Not Included:
Flights to/from the Ecuadorian mainland (Guayaquil or Quito)
A Galapagos National Park Fee of US$100 per person (increasing to US$200 per person from 1 August 2024) is payable in cash on arrival in the Galapagos
Carbon offset fee
Gratuities
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