Please email me the FLOORPLANS of the various Single-person cabins for May 4-15, 2025 In Darwin's Footsteps / Plus Machu Picchu (Eastern Route) 12-day tour. What is the activity level please? I'm a senior, age 74 & can do moderate (to easy) hiking and climbing. I can no longer climb in & out of the water from a small boat--such as after swimming or snorkeling. If this trip wouldn't be a good match physically for me, I'd see one of yours titled Machu Picchu for Seniors but couldn't find it the next day (yesterday). Could you tell me how to find that one?

The ship does not have any lifts and you will be required to climb the steps. The land-based tour in Peru involves long stretches of active travel and walking over uneven terrain. You will need to make sure you are comfortable doing these excursions.

In Darwin’s Footsteps | Plus Machu Picchu (Eastern Route) (2025)

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From Lima to Quito

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Operator: Hurtigruten
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Lima
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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

Landmarks
Lima Historical Center
Miraflores

Landmarks
Sacsayhuaman
Santo Domingo Church (Koricancha)

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo
Sacred Valley
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Quito Old Town
Middle of the World City (Mitad del Mundo)

Landmarks
Quito Old Town
Middle of the World City (Mitad del Mundo)

Landmarks
Mosquera Islet
Baltra Island

Landmarks
Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve
Cerro Brujo
Punta Pitt

Landmarks
Santa Fe Island
South Plaza Island

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Puerto Ayora
Santa Cruz Island

Landmarks
Española Island
El Soplador
Gardner Bay
Osborn Islet

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Eden Islet
North Seymour

Landmarks
Baltra Island

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Asked on June 20th, 2024
Please email me the FLOORPLANS of the various Single-person cabins for May 4-15, 2025 In Darwin's Footsteps / Plus Machu Picchu (Eastern Route) 12-day tour. What is the activity level please? I'm a senior, age 74 & can do moderate (to easy) hiking and climbing. I can no longer climb in & out of the water from a small boat--such as after swimming or snorkeling. If this trip wouldn't be a good match physically for me, I'd see one of yours titled Machu Picchu for Seniors but couldn't find it the next day (yesterday). Could you tell me how to find that one?
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- HurtigrutenOperator•Written June 2024
  The ship does not have any lifts and you will be required to climb the steps. The land-based tour in Peru involves long stretches of active travel and walking over uneven terrain. You will need to make sure you are comfortable doing these excursions.
- HurtigrutenOperator•Written June 2024
  Unfortunately Hurtigruten has informed us that the cruise In Darwin's Footsteps | Plus Machu Picchu (Eastern Route) (2025) is no longer available. But we have 2 alternatives to offer which are part cruise and part land tour.

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