Detailed Itinerary

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

Friday Morning: Charles Darwin Research Station

The visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station allows you to learn about the giant tortoise breeding and repatriation program and the eradication of introduced species. You will be able to walk among the giant tortoises. The station is also home to the world´s rarest animal. There is only one Pinta Island giant tortoise remaining on this planet. He is known as Lonesome George and when he dies the Pinta tortoise will be extinct. Afterwards you will have an opportunity to look around Puerto Ayora (souvenir shopping etc.)

Friday afternoon: Islas Plaza

This island is a very special place for the Galapagos; you will find a big colony of Sea Lions, land iguanas, several birds species, a beautiful view to the ocean from a cliff and a forest of Opuntia Cacti.

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“Lonesome George” – the rarest animal in the world

*Visit for the 5 Day itinerary (Friday to Tuesday).

**Friday afternoon visit for the 8 Day itineraries. Saturday morning visit for the 5 Day itinerary (Friday to Tuesday).