At Charles Darwin Research Station we will meet Lonesome George and learn about the efforts that have been done to restore the tortoise populations in the islands.

In South Plaza there are two species of iguanas: land & marine, a colony of Swallow-tailed Gulls and sea lions. Beautiful views of nearby cactus forests.

Chance to see the Galapagos hybrid iguana, unique in the world.

Hiking in Santa Fe can be either intermediate or high intensity. Special sighting opportunities include the endemic Santa Fe land iguana, the tallest cactus species, and a Palo Santo forest.

Rábida is a red sand beach with a large sea lion colony, Palo Santo forest and a unique type of cactus. This is the only place where nine species of Darwin’s finches can be seen, mockingbirds and beautiful views from the highest spot.

Daphne is an eroded tuff cone that was created by successive volcanic activity. A prime opportunity to find Blue-footed Boobies, Nazca Boobies, Red-billed Tropicbirds, Swallow-tailed Gulls, Brown Noddies.