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From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon with Galápagos Cruise 2026

18 days
From Lima to Quito
4.6 (234 reviews)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lima

    Lima
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  2. Day 2

    Lima

    Lima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Lima's Colonial Old Quarter, Plaza de Armas, Presidential Government Palace, and Lima Cathedral
    • Visit San Francisco Monastery and catacombs
    • Larco Herrera Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Culinary Experience with authentic Peruvian welcome dinner at Casa Garcia Alvarado
    Landmarks
    Plaza de Armas
    Presidential Government Palace
    Lima Cathedral
    San Francisco Monastery
    Larco Herrera Museum
  3. Day 3

    Lima to Cusco - Sacred Valley

    Lima to Cusco - Sacred Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Andean and Western dishes with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Cusco
    • Visit Manos de la Comunidad to encounter llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos
    • Visit Pisaq indigenous Quechua community market
    • Guided visit to old mountain village of Pisaq
    Landmarks
    Cusco
    Pisaq Market
    Manos de la Comunidad
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu

    Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet Peruvian dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Ollantaytambo adobe village and Inca fortress ruins
    • Visit Sun Temple at Ollantaytambo
    • Visit Princess Baths fountain at Ollantaytambo
    • Visit local Incan home
    • Guided Excursion aboard 360° Machu Picchu Train with panoramic views
    • Guided Walk to explore Machu Picchu - Lost City of the Incas
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    Machu Picchu
    Sun Temple
    Urubamba Valley
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 5

    Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Second Guided Excursion to Machu Picchu including sunrise viewing
    • Explore Machu Picchu terraces
    • Visit Sun Gate at Machu Picchu
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Sun Gate
  6. Day 6

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Elegant dinner with wine and menu inspired by Peru's eclectic mix of cultures)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Cusco
    • Visit Santo Domingo Monastery (Koricancha - Temple of the Sun)
    • Visit Cusco Cathedral
    • Guided Excursion to Sacsayhuaman fortress in Sacred Valley
    • Visit Puca Pucara Inca military post
    • Visit Kenko ceremonial site
    Landmarks
    Cusco Cathedral
    Santo Domingo Monastery
    Plaza de Armas
    Sacsayhuaman
    Puca Pucara
    Kenko
  7. Day 7

    Cusco - Lima - Iquitos - Nauta - Peruvian Amazon

    Cusco - Lima - Iquitos - Nauta - Peruvian Amazon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Peruvian cuisine with freshest local ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Welcome Reception with naturalist overview of Amazon experience
    • Embark MS Delfin III at Nauta
    Landmarks
    Ucayali River
    Marañon River
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 8

    Peruvian Amazon

    Peruvian Amazon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing of the Amazon
    • Guided Panga Ride searching for wildlife
    • Guided Excursion to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
    • Swim in the Amazon
    • Onboard Cooking Class with native fruits, vegetables, and fish
    • Mixology Lesson to create Pisco Sour
    Landmarks
    Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
  9. Day 9

    Peruvian Amazon

    Peruvian Amazon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning Naturalist Guided Walk exploring tropical flora
    • Onboard Nature Presentation about indigenous and medicinal plants
    • Guided Excursion to San Francisco Amazon community
    • Night Safari Excursion spotting nocturnal creatures
    • Live Entertainment by local performers
    Landmarks
    San Francisco Amazon Community
  10. Day 10

    Iquitos

    Iquitos
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amazon Tropical Aquarium
    Landmarks
    Amazon Tropical Aquarium
  11. Day 11

    Lima to Quito

    Lima to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through historic Lima
    • Sample ceviche or helado (Latin-American ice cream)
    • Visit clubs for music and dancing
  12. Day 12

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at famed local restaurant with delicious regional cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Tandayapa Valley to Alambi Reserve in Andean Chocó cloud forest
    • Visit hummingbird garden at Alambi Reserve
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Quito with Legislative Palace, Independence Plaza, San Francisco Monastery, and La Compañía Church
    • Guided Walk down Calle La Ronda to meet local artists
    • Visit local chocolate factory for tour and tasting
    • Guided Excursion to Ciudad Mitad del Mundo monument at the Equator
    Landmarks
    Alambi Reserve
    Legislative Palace
    Independence Plaza
    San Francisco Monastery
    La Compañía Church
    Calle La Ronda
    Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
  13. Day 13

    Baltra - Galápagos Islands - Santa Cruz Island

    Baltra - Galápagos Islands - Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Baltra
    • Guided Excursion to El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz Island
    • Onboard briefing
    Landmarks
    El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve
    Santa Cruz Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Santa Cruz Island

    Santa Cruz Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dragon Hill with beach and trail walk to lagoon
    • Visit Bachas Beach for swimming and shore walk
    • Visit Bachas Beach lagoon
    Landmarks
    Dragon Hill
    Bachas Beach
  15. Day 15

    Floreana Island

    Floreana Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic wooden barrel post office on Floreana Island
    • Guided Walk on Green Beach
    • Visit Flour Sand Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Free time at Post Office Bay for swimming and snorkeling
    Landmarks
    Floreana Island
    Post Office Bay
    Green Beach
    Flour Sand Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Española Island

    Española Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Naturalist Guided visit to Punta Suárez to see ocean blowhole
    • Guided Excursion to Gardner Bay
    • Snorkeling and swimming in Gardner Bay
    Landmarks
    Punta Suárez
    Gardner Bay
  17. Day 17

    Galápagos Islands - San Cristobal - Quito

    Galápagos Islands - San Cristobal - Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Naturalist Guided Tour of San Cristobal Interpretation Center

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at one of Quito's fine restaurants
    Landmarks
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    San Cristobal Interpretation Center
  18. Day 18

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

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