Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lima
Lima- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk along oceanfront boardwalk in Miraflores
- Visit Lima's historical centre and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Try local dishes like ceviche
Landmarks Lima's Historical Centre Miraflores District - Day 2
Lima to Cusco
Lima to Cusco- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cusco
- Visit Sacsayhuaman ceremonial compound
- Visit Santo Domingo church
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Santo Domingo Church Koricancha (Inca Sun Temple) - Day 3
Cusco to Machu Picchu
Cusco to Machu Picchu- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo
- Train journey to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lunch
Landmarks Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo Aguas Calientes - Day 4
Cusco to Quito
Cusco to Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Calle La Ronda pedestrian street
- Browse shops and handicrafts in Old Town
Landmarks Quito Old Town Calle La Ronda - Day 5
Quito to Cotopaxi National Park
Quito to Cotopaxi National Park- Meals
- Lunch (Tasty lunch prepared by regional chefs)
Included Activities
- Visit Sangolquí open-air market
- Walk to Limpiopungo Lagoon
- Lunch
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Limpiopungo Lagoon Sangolquí Market - Day 6
Quito to Galápagos Islands (Santa Cruz)
Quito to Galápagos Islands (Santa Cruz)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Baltra Island
- Transfer to MS Santa Cruz II
- Landing at Cerro Dragón
- Walk to brackish water lagoon
- Exploration of Dragon Hill area
Landmarks Baltra Island Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) Santa Cruz Island - Day 7
Galápagos Islands (Isabela and Fernandina)
Galápagos Islands (Isabela and Fernandina)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dinghy exploration of Punta Vicente Roca
- Naturalist guide teaching on local geology
- Snorkeling (weather permitting)
- Afternoon exploration of Fernandina Island
Landmarks Punta Vicente Roca Isabela Island Fernandina Island - Day 8
Galápagos Islands (Santa Cruz)
Galápagos Islands (Santa Cruz)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the cooler highlands of Santa Cruz Island)
Included Activities
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- Visit giant tortoise breeding center
- Explore prickly-pear cactus forest
- Lunch in highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Optional Activities
- Choose from several afternoon activity options (to be decided with Expedition Leader)
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Puerto Ayora - Day 9
Galápagos Islands (Floreana)
Galápagos Islands (Floreana)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Dinghy ride on Floreana's north shore
- Visit Baroness Cove
- Visit Post Office Bay and historic barrel
- Lunch
- Snorkeling at Champion Islet via dinghy or glass-bottom boat
- Walk at Cormorant Point
Landmarks Floreana Island Baroness Cove Post Office Bay Champion Islet Cormorant Point - Day 10
Galápagos Islands (Relaxation and Las Bachas Beach)
Galápagos Islands (Relaxation and Las Bachas Beach)- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Use ship's onboard facilities (library, gym, hot tubs)
- Landing at Las Bachas beach
- Swimming or snorkeling at Las Bachas
- Expedition briefing
Landmarks Las Bachas Beach Baltra Island - Day 11
Galápagos Islands (Santiago and James Island)
Galápagos Islands (Santiago and James Island)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Buccaneer Cove
- Water activities
- Visit Puerto Egas
- Swimming or snorkeling at Puerto Egas
Optional Activities
- Excursion to see fur seal colonies and birdlife at Puerto Egas
Landmarks Santiago Island Buccaneer Cove Puerto Egas Elephant Rock The Bishop - Day 12
Galápagos Islands (Rábida and Bartolomé)
Galápagos Islands (Rábida and Bartolomé)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dinghy ride along Rábida Island coast
- Explore red-tinted beach at Rábida
- Exploration of sea lion colony
- Swimming or snorkeling at Bartolomé Island
- Glass-bottom boat exploration at Bartolomé
- Hike to Bartolomé Island summit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to explore Rábida Island
Landmarks Rábida Island Bartolomé Island Pinnacle Rock - Day 13
Galápagos Islands (Genovesa and Darwin Bay)
Galápagos Islands (Genovesa and Darwin Bay)- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb to rocky plateau on Genovesa Island
- Wildlife observation at plateau
- Kayaking (alternative to hiking)
- Landing at Darwin Bay beach
- Swimming at Darwin Bay
- Bird observation stroll
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at Darwin Bay
- Additional kayaking at Darwin Bay
Landmarks Genovesa Island Darwin Bay - Day 14
Galápagos Islands to Guayaquil/Quito
Galápagos Islands to Guayaquil/Quito- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tortoise Reserve
- Wildlife observation of giant tortoises in wild
- Bus ride to island highlands
- Transfer to Baltra Airport
Optional Activities
- Continue to Quito instead of Guayaquil (must be requested at booking)
- Optional Post-Program: Napo River Amazon experience (3 nights lodge, 2 nights Quito hotel)
- Optional Post-Program: Mashpi Reserve Cloudforest Lodge experience (3 nights lodge, 2 nights Quito hotel)
Landmarks Santa Cruz Island Tortoise Reserve Baltra Airport
