Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Optional Activities
- Walk through Lima's historical center (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore the oceanfront boardwalk in Miraflores district
- Visit restaurants and cafes in Miraflores
- Try local dishes like ceviche
Landmarks Lima Historical Center Miraflores 
- Day 2
Lima to Cusco
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cusco city highlights
- Visit Sacsayhuaman (15th century ceremonial compound)
- Visit Santo Domingo church (built on ruins of Koricancha, the Inca Sun Temple)
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Santo Domingo Church (Koricancha) 
- Day 3
Cusco to Machu Picchu
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo
- Train ride to Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours through highland scenery)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Bus transfer from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley Aguas Calientes 
- Day 4
Quito
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Quito's Old Town
- Visit to Middle of the World City and Equator monument
- Chocolate sampling from Ecuadorian cacao
Landmarks Quito Old Town Middle of the World City (Mitad del Mundo) 
- Day 5
Quito
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Quito's Old Town
- Visit to Middle of the World City and Equator monument
- Chocolate sampling from Ecuadorian cacao
Landmarks Quito Old Town Middle of the World City (Mitad del Mundo) - Day 6
Quito to Galápagos Islands (Baltra/Mosquera Islet)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mosquera Islet and sea lion colonies
- Panga boat tour to Mosquera Islet
- Wildlife viewing (blue-footed boobies, Sally Lightfoot crabs)
- Naturalist-led educational briefing
Landmarks Mosquera Islet Baltra Island 
- Day 7
Galápagos Islands (San Cristóbal)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve (breeding center for giant tortoises)
- Wildlife viewing (San Cristóbal mockingbirds, lava lizards, other endemic species)
- Cerro Brujo visit OR Punta Pitt visit (depending on seasonal restrictions - up to August 2024: Cerro Brujo with sea birds and sea lions; after August 2024: Punta Pitt with booby species, nature walk, snorkeling, swimming options)
Landmarks Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve Cerro Brujo Punta Pitt 
- Day 8
Galápagos Islands (Santa Fe and South Plaza)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch prepared by onboard chefs), Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature walk on Santa Fe beaches
- Panga boat tour around Santa Fe
- Visit to South Plaza Island
- Wildlife viewing (land iguanas, marine iguanas, frigatebirds, swallow-tailed gulls, Galápagos shearwaters)
Optional Activities
- Swimming or snorkeling from panga boats at Santa Fe
- Kayaking around Santa Fe
- Glass-bottomed boat tour at Santa Fe
Landmarks Santa Fe Island South Plaza Island - Day 9
Galápagos Islands (Santa Cruz/Puerto Ayora)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the lush highlands), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
- Viewing of recently hatched giant tortoises
- Viewing of Darwin's finches
- Exploration of prickly pear cactus forest
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking
- Sugar plantation visit
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island - Day 10
Galápagos Islands (Española)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing on Española (Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, waved albatross, red Española lava lizards, marine iguanas)
- Visit to El Soplador blowhole
- Visit to Gardner Bay coral beach
- Visit to Osborn Islet
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
Landmarks Española Island El Soplador Gardner Bay Osborn Islet - Day 11
Galápagos Islands (Eden Islet and North Seymour)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing at Eden Islet (Galápagos green turtles, rays, reef sharks, frigatebirds)
- Visit to North Seymour
- Wildlife viewing on North Seymour (blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, sea lions, marine iguanas)
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Eden Islet
- Snorkeling at Eden Islet
- Glass-bottomed boat tour at Eden Islet
- Kayaking at Eden Islet
Landmarks Eden Islet North Seymour - Day 12
Galápagos Islands (Baltra) to Quito
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay and join optional Post-Programs to explore more of Ecuador
- Continue to Guayaquil for another adventure
Landmarks Baltra Island
