Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Optional Activities
- Walk through Lima's historic center with Spanish colonial architecture
- Stroll along the oceanfront boardwalk in Miraflores district
- Visit restaurants and cafés in Miraflores
- Shop in Miraflores
Landmarks Lima Historic 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 and Koricancha ruins
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Sacsayhuaman Santo Domingo Church Koricancha (Inca Sun Temple) 
- Day 3
Cusco to Machu Picchu
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo
- Train journey to Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours through highland scenery)
- Bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lunch at Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley 
- Day 4
Cusco to Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Flight to Quito
Optional Activities
- Visit Calle La Ronda pedestrian street with cafés and handicraft shops
Landmarks Quito Old Town Calle La Ronda 
- Day 5
Quito
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Quito's Old Town
- Chocolate tasting from Ecuadorian cacao
- Visit to Middle of the World City
- Visit to Equator monument
- Lunch
Landmarks Quito Old Town Middle of the World City Equator Monument - Day 6
Quito to Galápagos Islands (Baltra)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Flight to Baltra Island
- Transfer to ship port
- Afternoon visit to Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill)
- Walk to brackish lagoon observation
- Land iguana viewing opportunity
Landmarks Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) Santa Cruz Island Baltra Island - Day 7
Galápagos Islands (Isabela and Fernandina)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Panga boat exploration of Punta Vicente Roca coastline
- Naturalist guide presentation on island geology
- Wildlife viewing: flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins, boobies
- Snorkeling (weather permitting)
- Afternoon exploration of Fernandina Island
- Marine iguana and seabird observation
Landmarks Punta Vicente Roca Isabela Island Fernandina Island - Day 8
Galápagos Islands (Santa Cruz Island)
- Meals
- Lunch (In lush highlands)
Included Activities
- Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
- Giant tortoise breeding center viewing
- Darwin's finches observation
- Prickly pear cactus forest exploration
- Lunch in highlands
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking
- Sugar plantation visit
Landmarks Charles Darwin Research Station Puerto Ayora Santa Cruz Island - Day 9
Galápagos Islands (Floreana)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Panga boat exploration of Floreana north shore channels
- Baroness Cove viewpoint
- Visit to Post Office Bay historic barrel
- Lunch
- Panga boat or glass-bottom boat exploration around Champion Islet
- Snorkeling at Champion Islet
- Visit to Cormorant Point
- Walk from olivine-crystal beach to brackish lagoon
- Wildlife observation: American flamingos, pintail ducks
Landmarks Floreana Island Baroness Cove Post Office Bay Champion Islet Cormorant Point - Day 10
Galápagos Islands (Relaxation Day)
Included Activities
- Onboard relaxation time
- Access to ship library and gym
- Use of ship's hot tubs
- Afternoon visit to Las Bachas beach
- Swimming or snorkeling at Las Bachas
- Wildlife observation: flamingos, sea turtles
- Expedition briefing
Landmarks Las Bachas Beach Santa Cruz Island - Day 11
Galápagos Islands (Santiago Island)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Santiago Island beaches and landscapes
- Visit to Buccaneer Cove
- Marine bird and sea lion observation at Buccaneer Cove
- Water activities
- Viewing of rock formations: 'Elephant Rock', 'The Bishop'
- Visit to Puerto Egas
Optional Activities
- Excursion to view Galápagos fur seal colony and exotic birdlife
- Swimming or snorkeling along rocky shorelines with marine turtles
Landmarks Santiago Island Buccaneer Cove Puerto Egas Elephant Rock The Bishop - Day 12
Galápagos Islands (Rábida and Bartolomé)
Included Activities
- Panga boat ride along Rábida Island coast
- Red-colored beach exploration
- Sea lion colony observation
- Marine iguana viewing
- Mockingbird, yellow warbler, and Darwin's finch observation
- Visit to Bartolomé Island
- Swimming or snorkeling at Bartolomé beach
- Glass-bottom boat tour for marine life viewing
- Galápagos penguin observation
- Hike to Pinnacle Rock summit for views
Landmarks Rábida Island Bartolomé Island Pinnacle Rock 
- Day 13
Galápagos Islands (Genovesa)
Included Activities
- Climb Prince Philip's Steps (El Barranco) - 90 feet
- Walk along rocky plateau
- Nazca booby colony observation
- Red-footed booby colony observation
- Great frigatebird and storm petrel observation
- Afternoon visit to Darwin Bay beach
- Swimming at Darwin Bay
- Bird observation walk
Optional Activities
- Kayaking instead of or after initial climb
- Snorkeling at Darwin Bay
- Relaxation on beach
Landmarks Genovesa Island Prince Philip's Steps (El Barranco) Darwin Bay - Day 14
Galápagos Islands (Santa Cruz) to Quito
Included Activities
- Dry landing at passenger wharf on Santa Cruz north shore
- Bus ride to island's higher region
- Giant tortoise in the wild viewing
- Walk through Galápagos daisy, orchid, and bromeliad forests
- Transfer to Baltra airport
Optional Activities
- Continue to Guayaquil instead of Quito
Landmarks Santa Cruz Island
