Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and connect with your local host for the drive to your hotel in Miraflores, the upscale neighborhood where you're staying. This evening, join your Travel Director and the rest of the group for dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
- Day 2
Lima
A Local Specialist takes you through Lima's colonial heart, hitting the UNESCO Historic Centre to see the Cathedral, Palace of the Union, and the Church of San Francisco with its underground catacombs. Then you'll head to a local market where Chef Ignacio Barrios talks through Peruvian ingredients before you watch a cooking demonstration and eat lunch at his school. After that, the day is yours to do what you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chef Ignacio's cooking school), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Historic Centre with Local Specialist including Cathedral of Lima, Palace of the Union, and Church of San Francisco
- Explore hidden catacombs of Church of San Francisco
- Visit local market with Chef Ignacio Barrios to learn about Peruvian ingredients
- Cooking demonstration at Chef Ignacio's cooking school
- Lunch at Chef Ignacio's cooking school (Be My Guest experience)
- Learn to pour the perfect Pisco Sour with Chef Ignacio, including history of Pisco and Chilcano cocktail
Landmarks Cathedral of Lima Palace of the Union Church of San Francisco - Day 3
Cusco - Sacred Valley
You'll fly to Cusco and continue to the Sacred Valley. Start at Manos de la Comunidad weaving centre learning about lindaje traditions and the four Andean camelids. After lunch featuring local food, you'll check into your hotel, the Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay, a converted 18th-century monastery. Later, you'll spend time with local artisans who work to keep Peru's textile heritage alive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local flavours lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)
Included Activities
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Manos de la Comunidad weaving centre
- Learn about 'lindaje' traditions and four Andean camelids (Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Guanacos)
- Exclusive lunch at outdoor space near Weaving Centre
- Connect with artisans preserving Peru's textile heritage through social project in Chinchero and Parobamba
Landmarks Manos de la Comunidad 
- Day 4
Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
Head to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, then board the Vistadome train for the journey to Machu Picchu. Once there, a Local Specialist walks you through this 15th-century site, showing you the temples, palaces, and terraces including the Temple of the Sun, House of the Priest, Sacred Plaza, and Intihuatana.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (El MaPi)
Included Activities
- Visit Ollantaytambo fortress ruins
- Vistadome train journey to Machu Picchu with light snack included
- Guided exploration of Machu Picchu with Local Specialist
- Visit Temple of the Sun, House of the Priest, Sacred Plaza and Intihuatana
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun Intihuatana 
- Day 5
Machu Picchu - Cusco
You'll have another chance to explore Machu Picchu before heading back on the train to the Sacred Valley. From there, travel to Cusco and stop at a local chicheria along the way to learn how Peruvian corn beer is made and taste its sweet, distinctive flavor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cusco)
Included Activities
- Return visit to Machu Picchu ruins
- Vistadome train journey from Machu Picchu to Sacred Valley
- Visit local chicheria to learn about Peruvian corn beer production
- Tasting of chicha with local women brewers
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 6
Cusco
Your Local Specialist guides you through Cusco's colonial sacred centre, pointing out 16th-century Spanish colonial buildings constructed over former Inca temples, the baroque Cathedral on Plaza de Armas, the 17th-century Church of Santo Domingo, and the Sacsayhuamán fortress with its massive stone terraces. You'll also see old Inca grain warehouses nearby. The afternoon is free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Cusco)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco colonial centre
- Visit Cathedral on Plaza de Armas
- Visit Church of Santo Domingo
- Visit Sacsayhuamán fortress ruins
- See Inca warehouses near Sacsayhuamán
Landmarks Cathedral of Cusco Church of Santo Domingo Sacsayhuamán Koricancha (Golden Temple of the Sun) - Day 7
Cusco - Lima
Take it easy this morning, then fly back to Lima in the afternoon. A Local Specialist meets you at the Larco Museum to walk through one of the world's largest private collections of pre-Columbian art, featuring significant amounts of Peruvian gold and silver. End the day with dinner among your travel group in the museum's garden restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in the museum's garden restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rafael Larco Herrera Museum with Local Specialist
- Explore largest private collection of pre-Columbian Peruvian art
- Explore collection of Peruvian gold and silver from ancient times
Landmarks Rafael Larco Herrera Museum - Day 8
Lima - Quito
Head to the airport for your flight to Ecuador. When you land in Quito, you'll get a warm welcome and a transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton)
- Day 9
Quito
Explore Quito's historical centre, the first place the world designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then travel to the 'Middle of the World' monument and stand right on the Equator. You have the rest of the day to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site historical centre of Quito
- Visit 'Middle of the World' monument to stand on the Equator
Landmarks Middle of the World - Day 10
Baltra Island - Galápagos Cruise
Fly from Quito to Baltra Island and board your Galápagos cruise for three nights. After getting settled and grabbing lunch on board, head to North Seymour Island for a guided walk across rocky ground looking for frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and sea lions. You'll also snorkel nearby with views toward the Daphne Islands. Dinner on board marks the start of your Galápagos adventure.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/V Galápagos Legend)
Included Activities
- Guided walk on North Seymour Island spotting frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and sea lions
- Snorkel in waters near North Seymour Island
- Scenic views across to Daphne Islands
Landmarks North Seymour Island Daphne Islands - Day 11
Bartolomé Island - Santiago Island
Travel to Bartolomé Island for a short hike to a lookout offering views of the volcanic landscape and the iconic Pinnacle Rock, with Santiago Island visible in the distance. Snorkel and potentially see Galápagos penguins, white-tipped reef sharks, and sea lions. In the afternoon, visit Sullivan Bay to walk across pahoehoe lava flows showing patterns from past eruptions. Spend time on the beach for a swim or snorkel before dinner back on your cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided hike on Bartolomé Island to lookout
- View Pinnacle Rock and volcanic landscape
- Snorkel near Bartolomé Island spotting Galápagos penguins, white-tipped reef sharks and sea lions
- Walk across pahoehoe lava flows at Sullivan Bay
- Beach time for swimming or snorkeling at Sullivan Bay
Landmarks Bartolomé Island Pinnacle Rock Santiago Island Sullivan Bay - Day 12
San Cristóbal Island
Arrive at Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal Island and hike up the eroded tuff cone for panoramic views and a chance to spot all three booby species: blue-footed, red-footed, and Nazca. Snorkel or kayak along the coast watching for sea lions and seabirds. Later, visit Cerro Brujo beach backed by lava formations, where you can snorkel or walk to a hidden lagoon with possibilities of seeing black-necked stilts, whimbrels, and white-cheeked pintails. Return for your final evening on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/V Galápagos Legend)
Included Activities
- Guided hike up eroded tuff cone at Punta Pitt
- Spot all three booby species (blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca)
- Snorkel or kayak along coast spotting sea lions and marine birds
- Visit Cerro Brujo beach with Local Specialist
- Snorkel or walk to hidden lagoon at Cerro Brujo
Landmarks Punta Pitt San Cristóbal Island Cerro Brujo - Day 13
San Cristóbal Island - Quito
Visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve on San Cristóbal Island to learn about the restoration of the San Cristóbal tortoise population at La Galapaguera breeding centre, seeing these creatures at various life stages. Spend time in town picking up any last souvenirs before heading to San Cristóbal Airport for your flight back to Quito, where your Galápagos journey ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/V Galápagos Legend)
Included Activities
- Visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve
- Visit La Galapaguera breeding centre
- Learn about San Cristóbal tortoise population restoration efforts
Optional Activities
- Last-minute souvenir shopping in town
Landmarks Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve La Galapaguera
