Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lima - Day 2
Lima to Puerto Maldonado – Hacienda Concepción
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorboat ride up the Madre de Dios River to view exotic wildlife
- Nature trail walk through primary and secondary rainforest with Naturalist
- Canoe ride at dusk to explore Amazonia River ecosystems and observe nocturnal animals
Landmarks Madre de Dios River Tambopata National Reserve - Day 3
Hacienda Concepción
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature walk through Tambopata National Reserve with Naturalist
- Dugout canoe ride around Lake Sandoval to observe native flora and fauna
- Canopy walkway exploration on seven suspension bridges more than 100 feet above ground
- Guided night walk to observe nocturnal animals of the Amazon
Landmarks Tambopata National Reserve Lake Sandoval - Day 4
Hacienda Concepción
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat ride to native farm
- Learn about ancient crop cultivation methods
- Taste local produce
- Visit botanical garden to discover medicinal plants of the Amazon
- Visit Brazil Nut Cabin to learn about history and socioeconomic importance
- Paddle boat ride in dugout canoe on oxbow lagoon (cocha)
- Observe Fitzcarrald steamboat remains
- Visit Inland Clay Lick to observe wildlife from a blind
Landmarks Hacienda Concepción Inland Clay Lick Fitzcarrald Steamboat - Day 5
Puerto Maldonado to Lima
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Motorboat cruise through Amazon waterways to observe wildlife and enjoy final views of the rainforest
Landmarks Madre de Dios River - Day 6
Lima
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at one of Lima's Peruvian restaurants with fellow travel companions)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Lima's colonial heritage with Local Guide
- Visit to Plaza de Armas to see Government Palace and cathedral
- Visit to San Francisco Monastery to see 17th-century cloister murals
- Stop at local food market to sample local fruits, vegetables, spices, and seafood
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Government Palace Lima Cathedral San Francisco Monastery - Day 7
Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Kenko Amphitheater with stone altars and labyrinth of passages
- Visit to ancient site of Puca Pucara
- El Pago a la Tierra (Mother Earth Ceremony) performed by local shaman
- Meet local families and learn about Pre-Columbian weaving techniques
- Close interaction with alpacas, llamas, guanacos, and vicuñas
- Free time to shop at Pisaq famous market
Landmarks Kenko Amphitheater Puca Pucara Pisaq - Day 8
Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo
- Visit to local home and meeting with families to experience their way of life
- Vistadome train journey through Urubamba Valley
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu with Local Guide
Optional Activities
- Pisco Sour (traditional Peruvian cocktail)
- Inka Kola
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Machu Picchu - Day 9
Machu Picchu – Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Machu Picchu
- Second included entrance to Machu Picchu ruins with leisure exploration
Landmarks Machu Picchu - Day 10
Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner hosted by Tour Director at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco learning about Inca and Spanish influence
- Visit to Plaza de Armas (main square) and Cathedral
- Pasacalle (Andean Parade) through streets of Cusco with Andean musicians and traditional performers
- Visit to Koricancha and Santo Domingo Monastery
- Visit to Temple of Sacsayhuaman fortress
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Cusco Cathedral Koricancha Santo Domingo Monastery Sacsayhuaman - Day 11
Cusco – Lima – Quito, Ecuador
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer upon arrival
Landmarks El Ejido Park Casa de la Cultura Museum - Day 12
Quito
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Quito with Local Guide
- Visit to Independence Square (Plaza Grande) and Cathedral
- Visit to San Francisco Plaza Church
- Visit to the Basilica
Landmarks Independence Square Cathedral of Quito San Francisco Plaza Church Basilica of Quito - Day 13
Quito to Galápagos Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore highlands of Santa Cruz with extinct volcanoes and lava tubes
- Visit to natural reserve to observe giant tortoises and learn about conservation efforts
Landmarks Baltra Santa Cruz Galápagos Islands - Day 14
Cruising: Genovesa Island
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Naturalist guided tour up Prince Philip's Steps
- Observation of Nazca and red-footed boobies nesting colonies
- Visit to Darwin Bay to observe frigatebirds, red-footed boobies, herons, and lava gulls
Landmarks Genovesa Island Prince Philip's Steps Darwin Bay - Day 15
Cruising: South Plaza & Santa Fé
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through cactus forest on South Plaza Island with land and marine iguanas
- Summit observation for tropicbirds, Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls
- Visit to sea lion colony on Santa Fé beach
- Cactus forest exploration on Santa Fé in search of endemic Santa Fe land iguanas
- Snorkeling in turquoise waters with sea lions, turtles, reef sharks, and spotted eagle rays
Landmarks South Plaza Island Santa Fé Island - Day 16
Cruising: Bachas Beach – Baltra (Disembarkation) – Guayaquil
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Swimming at Bachas Beach
- Walk along Bachas Beach shore
- Visit to lagoon with wading birds, marine iguanas, and flamingos
Landmarks Bachas Beach Baltra Island - Day 17
Guayaquil
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Guayaquil
