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2.5-Hour Private Tour Of Charles Darwin Research Station And The Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre
Description
Explore the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. We'll start with a walk around the first research facility. At the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, we'll discover the National Park Rearing Program, which reintroduces populations of endangered tortoises in the wild and learn about their interesting characteristics, from their laying habits to their sex determination.
Highlights
- See the saddleback and dome-shaped tortoises unique to the Galapagos
- Learn about the rearing program being carried out to protect these endangered species
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- We will start with a walk by the station, the first research facility on the Galapagos, to track ecosystems and the species population. Then at the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, we will learn about the National Park Rearing Program, which has been initiated to reintroduce populations of endangered tortoises in the wild.
- Here, you will see saddle-backed and domed-shaped tortoises and meet with babies, juveniles, and fully mature adults before they return to their natural surroundings. Throughout the tour, the guide will also provide some fascinating trivia about the tortoises, such as how many eggs they lay, how old they are, how heavy they get, and what role the temperature plays in determining their sex.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
What's Excluded
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees (if applicable)
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.