Name: South America Tours & Travel
Brand: Adventure Life
Rating: 4.8 (407 reviews)

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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Islands Circumnavigation - West

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$8290

Jan 11, 2025

Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure.

Western Islands

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$6190

Feb 22, 2025

Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this …

Eastern & Central Islands

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$4500

Dec 23, 2024

Indulge in the unique beauty of the Galapagos Islands on this 7-day adventure aboard M/Y Monserrat. Learn about the history of this unique …

Central East & Southern Islands

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$5395

Jan 2, 2025

Onboard the M/Y Monserrat, embark on an 8-day fascinating trip that displays the Galapagos Islands' diverse landscapes and wildlife-rich beaches. …

Central South & Northern Islands

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$6995

Jan 2, 2025

Join the M/Y Monserrat on this 11-day cruise of the Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including underground lava tunnels on …

East Central & Northwestern Islands

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$6700

Dec 23, 2024

Board M/Y Monserrat for an 11-day adventure exploring the highlights of East Central & Northwestern Islands of the Galapagos Islands. Each island …

TrustScore 4.8 | 407 reviews

TrustScore 4.8 of 5

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Michael Schneck

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Adventure Life seems to be an honest company and has been quite helpful in the planning process. Good about answering questions.

Chris Dralle

1 week ago

Wonderful personal attention to detail and very helpful suggestions by experienced travel experts

John K

1 week ago

Franny has been such an amazing help with all my trip planning. This is our 3rd trip to plan with her and she is always so willing to assist and find the best deals for my family and friends.

Suzanne Turbyfill

1 week ago

Our advisor at Adventure Life, Mary Curry, was knowledgable and quick to respond with answers to any questions we had. She made our booking efficiently and set up a time for us to make a secure payment through her directly. We’ve used Adventure Life repeatedly and would definitely recommend it.

Sarika FREY