Charles Darwin’s legendary islands that inspired his theory of evolution has inspired Friendly Planet Travel to create its newest tour, Galapagos Islands Wildlife Discovery.

This 8-day tour starting at $2,799 takes travelers to Ecuador, one of South America’s jewels, known for its remarkable landscape, wildlife, volcanoes, cloud forests and famous Galapagos Islands. Travelers will explore the islands, home to fascinating species of birds and animals including the marine iguanas, giant tortoises, pelicans and even penguins.

The tour includes round-trip air from Miami via LAN Airlines; fuel surcharges; airline taxes and fees; and all intra-country transportation. It also includes deluxe and superior first class hotel accommodations; several meals including 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners; comprehensive sightseeing with a naturalist guide on the island; National Park fees and more. The $2,799 rate applies to departure dates of September 15 and December 1, if booked by June 27.

Friendly Planet Travel, www.friendlyplanettravel.com