Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Optional Activities
- Explore Lima's historical center with Spanish colonial architecture
- Walk along the oceanfront boardwalk in Miraflores district
- Visit restaurants and cafés in Miraflores
- Shop in Miraflores
- Try local dish of ceviche
Landmarks Lima Historical Center Miraflores District - Day 2
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 to Cusco
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Bus ride to Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley Aguas Calientes - Day 4
Cusco to Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Calle La Ronda pedestrian street with cafés and handicraft shops
Landmarks Quito Old Town Calle La Ronda - Day 5
Quito to Middle of the World
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Quito's Old Town
- Visit Middle of the World City monument
- Sample Ecuadorian chocolate
Landmarks Quito Old Town Middle of the World City - Day 6
Quito to Galápagos Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Landing at Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) on Santa Cruz Island
- Walk past brackish lagoon with shorebirds and flamingos
- Encounter land iguanas
Landmarks Baltra Island Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) Santa Cruz Island - Day 7
Isabela and Fernandina
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panga boat exploration at Punta Vicente Roca
- Naturalist-guided geology lesson
- Snorkeling at Punta Vicente Roca (weather permitting)
- Exploration of Fernandina Island
Landmarks Punta Vicente Roca Isabela Island Fernandina Island - Day 8
Santa Cruz Island
- Meals
- Lunch (In the lush highlands with giant tortoise viewing)
Included Activities
- Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
- View recently hatched giant tortoises
- View Darwin's famous finches
- Explore prickly pear cactus forest
- Lunch in the highlands with wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking
- Visit sugar plantation
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island - Day 9
Floreana and Champion Islet
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Panga boat ride through Floreana's north shore channels
- Visit Post Office Bay historic barrel
- Snorkeling at Champion Islet
- Glass-bottom boat exploration at Champion Islet
- Walk from Cormorant Point beach to brackish lagoon
Landmarks Floreana Island Baroness Cove Post Office Bay Champion Islet Cormorant Point - Day 10
Relaxation and Las Bachas Beach
Included Activities
- Landing at Las Bachas beach
- Swimming at Las Bachas beach
- Snorkeling at Las Bachas beach
- Wildlife viewing at Las Bachas beach
- Expedition briefing on board
Optional Activities
- Use ship library
- Use ship gym
- Use ship hot tubs
Landmarks Las Bachas Beach Baltra Island - Day 11
Santiago Island
Included Activities
- Visit Buccaneer Cove with water activities
- Viewing of rock formations including Elephant Rock and The Bishop
- Visit Puerto Egas
- View Galápagos fur seal colony
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Puerto Egas
- Snorkeling at Puerto Egas
Landmarks Santiago Island Buccaneer Cove Puerto Egas - Day 12
Rábida and Bartholomé Islands
Included Activities
- Panga boat ride at Rábida Island
- Visit red-colored beach at Rábida Island
- Sea lion colony viewing at Rábida Island
- Beach swimming or snorkeling at Bartholomé Island
- Glass-bottom boat exploration at Bartholomé Island
- Hike to Bartholomé Island summit
Landmarks Rábida Island Bartholomé Island Pinnacle Rock - Day 13
Genovesa Island
Included Activities
- Hike to Prince Philip's Steps (El Barranco) at Genovesa Island
- Walking on plateau with bird viewing
- Landing at Darwin Bay beach
- Swimming at Darwin Bay beach
Optional Activities
- Kayaking from Prince Philip's Steps
- Snorkeling at Darwin Bay beach
- Kayaking at Darwin Bay beach
Landmarks Genovesa Island Prince Philip's Steps (El Barranco) Darwin Bay - Day 14
Galápagos Islands to Quito
Included Activities
- Dry landing at passenger wharf on Santa Cruz Island north shore
- Bus ride to Santa Cruz Island highlands
- Giant tortoise viewing in the wild
Landmarks Santa Cruz Island 
