Upon arrival at the San Cristóbal Airport, travelers pass through an airport inspection point to make sure that no foreign plants or animals are introduced to the islands. A guide will meet you, help you collect your luggage, and escort you on a short bus ride to the harbor.

The Lobos Islets beach harbors a colony of Galapagos sea lions. As in other colonies in the archipelago, you can approach nurturing females within a few metres. The site has an 850-metertrail that crosses the island. There is a small population of blue-footed boobies and common frigate birds nesting at this site, that is also inhabited by the two species of sea lions present in the archipelago. Thisis also a greatsite forsnorkeling, asthe waters are calm and notso deep.
Possible Activities: Hiking – snorkeling – panga ride
Difficulty:Moderate
Landing Type:Dry
Wildlife: Sea lions,manta rays,sea turtles, blue-footedboobies, and frigate birds

After a dry landing on one of the oldest docks of the archipelago on colorful South Plazas, 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 lionsswimming along the shores.
Possible Activities: Hiking
Difficulty:Moderate
Landing Type: Dry
Wildlife: Land iguanas,finches,sea lions,swallow-tailed gulls, and red-billed tropicbirds

After a wet landing on Santa Fe, explore a white sand beach where sea lions are usually resting. You 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.
PossibleActivities: Hiking – snorkeling – panga ride - kayaking
Difficulty: Easy
Landing Type: Wet
Wildlife: Galapagoshawks, Santa Fe land iguanas,sea lions, green sea turtles, and lava lizards

Lessthan a quarter of one square kilometerin size, thisisland getsits 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.
PossibleActivities: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

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 inland you can observe a fantastic land iguananesting site.
PossibleActivities: Hiking – snorkeling
Difficulty: Moderate
Landing Type: Dry
Wildlife: Flamingos, Darwin's finches, white‐cheeked pintail ducks, and land iguanas

Visit Charles Darwin Research Station to observe giant tortoises from different islands. They arefound in large semi natural pensfor their protection, but also to  ensure easy viewing for the visitors.
Possible Activities: Hiking
Difficulty: Easy
Landing Type: Dry
Wildlife:Galapagostortoises

In the afternoon transfer to Baltra’s airport to take the flight back to the continent.