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The Charles Darwin Research Station is a staple part of any Galapagos tour or cruise. Named for the renowned 19th century naturalist who first posited the theory of evolution & natural selection, breakthrough scientific discoveries are still being made here every year. It is located on Santa Cruz Island and serves as the headquarters for the Galapagos National Park. The most notable projects here are the iguana and tortoise breeding programs. In an effort to conserve and protect these unique, endemic animals, threatened iguana & tortoise species from various islands are bred in captivity and raised until adulthood when they are able to be repatriated into their natural environment. Visitors here can see them up close being raised from egg to maturity and interact with the scientists and volunteers who manage projects.

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Volcanic WondersSavings$92508Apr 2, 2023On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, …
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East Central & Northwestern IslandsSavings$595011Apr 3, 2023Board M/Y Monserrat for an 11-day adventure exploring the highlights of East Central & Northwestern Islands of the Galapagos Islands. Each island …
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Beaches and BaysSavings$92508Apr 9, 2023Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos and visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, EspaƱola, Floreana, and Santa …
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Private Charter - Beaches and BaysSavings$1890008Apr 9, 2023Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos on your own private yacht, visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, …
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Private Charter - Volcanic WondersSavings$1890008Apr 2, 2023Cruise the Galapagos in style on the M/V Origin & Theory Galapagos yachts on this private 8-day tour of the islands of San Cristobal, Genovesa, …
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