Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Optional Activities
- Explore the historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Walk along the oceanfront boardwalk in Miraflores district
- Sample local Peruvian cuisine including ceviche
Landmarks Lima Historical Center Miraflores District - Day 2
Lima to Cusco
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cusco
- Visit Sacsayhuaman (15th century ceremonial compound)
- Visit Santo Domingo church (built on ruins of Koricancha, the Inca Sun Temple)
- Dinner included
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Santo Domingo Church Koricancha (Inca Sun Temple) - Day 3
Cusco to Machu Picchu to Cusco
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Early morning transfer to Ollantaytambo
- Train journey along narrow-gauge line to Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours)
- Bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lunch included
- Return transfer to Cusco
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes 
- Day 4
Cusco to Quito
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Quito's Old Town
- Sample Ecuadorian chocolate
- Visit to 'Middle of the World City' monument
- Lunch included
Landmarks Quito Old Town Middle of the World City Monument - Day 5
Quito
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Quito's Old Town
- Sample Ecuadorian chocolate
- Visit to 'Middle of the World City' monument
- Lunch included
Landmarks Quito Old Town Middle of the World City Monument - Day 6
Quito to Galápagos Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Baltra Island
- Transfer to port and boarding MS Santa Cruz II
- Visit Mosquera Islet
- Panga boat excursion
- Nature walk
- Naturalist guide presentation
Landmarks Baltra Island Mosquera Islet - Day 7
Galápagos Islands
Included Activities
- Visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve
- Naturalist guide presentation
- Nature walk at Cerro Brujo (up to August 2024) or Punta Pitt (after August 2024)
Optional Activities
- Snorkel and swim at Punta Pitt (after August 2024)
Landmarks Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve Cerro Brujo Punta Pitt - Day 8
Galápagos Islands
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch prepared by onboard chefs)
Included Activities
- Scenic nature walk on Santa Fe beaches
- Panga boat excursion
- Optional water activities: swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, glass-bottomed boat tour
- Lunch included
- Visit to South Plaza Island
Optional Activities
- Snorkel from panga boats
- Kayak paddle around the island
- Glass-bottomed boat tour
Landmarks Santa Fe Island South Plaza Island - Day 9
Santa Cruz Island
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in the lush highlands)
Included Activities
- Visit Charles Darwin Research Station
- View giant tortoise breeding center
- Explore prickly pear cactus forest
- Lunch in the highlands
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking
- Visit sugar plantation
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Puerto Ayora - Day 10
Española Island
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard the ship)
Included Activities
- Visit Española Island
- Panga boat excursion
- Nature walk
- Lunch onboard the ship
- Visit Gardner Bay coral beach
- Visit Osborn Islet
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
Landmarks Española Island El Soplador Gardner Bay Osborn Islet - Day 11
Galápagos Islands
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch onboard the ship)
Included Activities
- Visit Eden Islet
- Panga boat excursion
- Lunch onboard the ship
- Visit North Seymour Island
Optional Activities
- Swim
- Snorkel and explore reefs
- Glass-bottomed boat tour
- Kayak
Landmarks Eden Islet North Seymour Island - Day 12
Galápagos Islands to Quito
Included Activities
- Disembarkation from MS Santa Cruz II
- Transfer to Baltra airport
- Flight from Baltra to Quito
Optional Activities
- Post-Program extensions to explore more of Ecuador
Landmarks Baltra Island 
