Galapagos 4-Day Cruise: San Cristóbal & Española - Anali Catamaran

Lobos Island

After arriving at San Cristobal airport, we will be greeted by our naturalist guide to then board the M/C
Analí for lunch. Following our meal, we will navigate a short distance to Lobos Island. This visitor site has an 850-meter trail that crosses the island. There is a small population of blue-footed boobies and common frigate nesting at this site, that is also inhabited by the two species of sea lions present in the archipelago. This is also a great site for snorkeling, as the waters are calm and not so deep.

• Possible Activities: Hiking – snorkeling – panga ride
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Landing Type: Dry
• Wildlife: Sea lions, manta rays, sea turtles, blue-footed boobies and frigate birds

South Plazas Island

After a dry landing on one of the oldest docks of the archipelago on colorful South Plazas, we will explore the home to vibrant green prickly pears, deep red Sesuvium, and coppery‐orange land iguanas. Impressive seaward cliffs make the perfect perching spot for a variety of coastal birds. This is also a great place to observe the adult and pup sea lions swimming along the shores.

• Possible Activities: Hiking
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Landing Type: Dry
• Wildlife: Land iguanas, finches, sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls and red-billed tropic birds

Santa Fe Island

After a wet landing on Santa Fe, we will explore a white sand beach where sea lions are usually resting. We will be looking for the endemic species of land iguana, larger and more yellow than land iguanas on other islands. The largest prickly pear cacti in the Galapagos are also found here.

• Possible Activities: Hiking – snorkeling – panga ride - kayaking
• Difficulty: Easy
• Landing Type: Wet
• Wildlife: Galapagos hawks, Santa Fe land iguanas, sea lions, green sea turtles and lava lizards

Santiago Island: Chinese Hat

Less than a quarter of one square kilometerinsize, this island get sits name from being shaped like a Chinese hat. The shape is best appreciated from the north side. Lava formations can be seen on the western side of the island, formed under the sea and later raised upward, making it possible to observe coral heads on the lava.
Be amazed by the landscapes covered by sea lion colonies,marine iguanas, and Galapagos penguins.

• Possible Activities: Hiking – snorkeling – panga ride - kayaking
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Landing Type: Wet
• Wildlife: White-cheeked pintail ducks, colorfulfish, sea lions, penguins, Galapagos hawks, white-tipped reef sharks, lava lizards,sea lions, and marine iguanas

Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill

We head across to Cerro Dragon on Santa Cruz’s northwest shore (dry landing) to visit a saltwater lagoon, home to Greater Flamingos, black‐necked stilts and white‐cheeked pintails. Further in land we can observe a fantastic land iguana nesting site.

• Possible Activities: Hiking – snorkeling
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Landing Type: Dry
• Wildlife: Flamingos, Darwin's finches, white‐cheeked pintail ducks, and land iguanas

We will visit Charles Darwin Research Station to observe giant tortoises from different islands. They are found in large semi natural pensfor their protection, but also to ensure easy viewing for the visitors.
After this visit, we will continue our way to the Baltra airport for the departing flight to mainland Ecuador.

• Possible Activities: Hiking
• Difficulty: Easy
• Landing Type: Dry
• Wildlife: Galapagos tortoises