On the first day of your journey, you'll be greeted at the airport by a Celebrity Cruises representative and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy free time to relax and settle in.,
During a guided tour of the capital of Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 9,350 feet, you'll stand on the equatorial line at the Mitad del Mundo park and museum, and marvel at the monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo. Your tour director will escort you throughout your Quito stay and serve as your personal concierge. Have lunch with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant.,
During a guided tour of the capital of Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 9,350 feet, you'll stand on the equatorial line at the Mitad del Mundo park and museum, and marvel at the monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo. Your tour director will escort you throughout your Quito stay and serve as your personal concierge. Have lunch with a spectacular view of the city, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local gourmet restaurant.,
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
Today Baltra is the most important airport of Galápagos and a small navy base for Ecuador. Baltra has suffered most from human settling and does not have any visitor sites. Many cruises start from the its harbour and already there pelicans and noddies will welcome you. To the north lies Mosquera, a small sandy bank with a large colony of sea lions. Go swimming and snorkeling on the beach.
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
Today Baltra is the most important airport of Galápagos and a small navy base for Ecuador. Baltra has suffered most from human settling and does not have any visitor sites. Many cruises start from the its harbour and already there pelicans and noddies will welcome you. To the north lies Mosquera, a small sandy bank with a large colony of sea lions. Go swimming and snorkeling on the beach.
You will be transferred to the Quito airport to board the flight to Baltra, Galápagos, where naturalist guides will be waiting to transfer you to the ship. During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport. Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. This island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies in the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory.,
Only accessible by a dinghy, the beautiful and tranquil bay of Black Turtle Cove is a protected national park. Black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and even sting rays raise their young around the mangroves. Travelers can take a day trip to discover this untouched Galapagos Island.
Sullivan Bay is located on the southeastern region of Isla Santiago belonging to the famous Galapagos Islands. This destination is known for its lava fields that many visitors enjoy exploring. This area of the Santiago Islet was active only 100 years ago and volcanic overflows still are remnant today.
On the island of Isabela is Caleta Tagus, a trail that surrounds a salt-lake crater. This beautiful region is also known as the "land of marine iguanas."
Punta Espinoza is the visitor site on Isla Ferdinandina and is situated at the northeast coast of the island. The biggest colony of marine iguanas is situated here. Hundreds of them sunbathe on the rocks. Besides the iguanas, the island is home to flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins and sea lions. Mangroves and cacti dominate the vegetation. There are also extraordinary lava formations.
Santiago's Puerto Egas is the perfect place to explore dark, sandy beaches and spot birds and marine iguanas.
Puerto Ayora is located on the southern end of Isla Santa Cruz. Puerto Ayora is a charming port town where sea, sun, seabirds and sailboats coexist. On the town's outskirts are the headquarters to the world-renowned Charles Darwin Research Station. Many travelers just pass through on the way to see Lonesome George (a 150-year old tortoise; the last of his species) at Darwin Station. Puerto Ayora is a lively seaside town offering international cuisine, oceanfront hotels, outdoor bars, scuba diving schools and an avenue of boutiques with everything from tie-dyed sarongs to Panama hats. Relish the Islands' crescent slices of sand, spectacular diving, mountain top vistas, and tropical climate. Visit select islands and choose from an array of outdoor activities, such as kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, horseback riding and mountain biking. Puerto Ayora provides the most convenient base for island hopping. Three boats, the Delphin, Esmeraldas III and Santa Fe, offer day trips to Florena, Bartoleme, North Seymore and Plazas.
El Barranco (Prince Phillip's Steps) is a port located on Genovesa Island in the Galapagos Islands. After hiking along a steep and rocky path, spectacular views can be enjoyed from a high cliff. El Barranco is home to Galapagos doves, red-footed boobies, Galapagos swallows and short-eared lava owls.
Darwin Bay is located in the Galapagos Islands where one side of the caldera on the horse-shoe shaped Genovesa Island collapsed. The submerged crater that resulted formed Darwin Bay. The steep cliffs that surround the bay provide homes for many seabirds, and there is a white sand coral beach that heads a half mile trail from the bay. Genovesa has developed a reputation as “The Bird Island” due to the numerous bird species that nest there which include swallow-tail gulls, storm petrels, Darwin’s finches, nazca boobies and red-footed boobies. Visitors to Darwin Bay can enjoy hiking, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and dinghy rides. In addition to seabirds, additional wildlife found near Darwin Bay includes rays, colorful reef fish, marine iguana and sharks.
Upon debarking from your Galápagos cruise, you'll fly to Quito Airport and then to Lima, Peru. A Celebrity Representative will assist with your transfer to the international departure area in Quito. Upon arrival in Lima, Peru, you will be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport, your guide and personal concierge for the Peru portion of the trip. Overnight at The Westin Hotel, Lima. A detailed schedule of events and departure times will be provided upon arrival in Lima.,
Located off the northern tip of Baltra, this island is home to the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos, as well as blue-footed boobies and playful sea lions.
Upon debarking from your Galápagos cruise, you'll fly to Quito Airport and then to Lima, Peru. A Celebrity Representative will assist with your transfer to the international departure area in Quito. Upon arrival in Lima, Peru, you will be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport, your guide and personal concierge for the Peru portion of the trip. Overnight at The Westin Hotel, Lima. A detailed schedule of events and departure times will be provided upon arrival in Lima.,
Today Baltra is the most important airport of Galápagos and a small navy base for Ecuador. Baltra has suffered most from human settling and does not have any visitor sites. Many cruises start from the its harbour and already there pelicans and noddies will welcome you. To the north lies Mosquera, a small sandy bank with a large colony of sea lions. Go swimming and snorkeling on the beach.
Upon debarking from your Galápagos cruise, you'll fly to Quito Airport and then to Lima, Peru. A Celebrity Representative will assist with your transfer to the international departure area in Quito. Upon arrival in Lima, Peru, you will be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport, your guide and personal concierge for the Peru portion of the trip. Overnight at The Westin Hotel, Lima. A detailed schedule of events and departure times will be provided upon arrival in Lima.,
Upon debarking from your Galápagos cruise, you'll fly to Quito Airport and then to Lima, Peru. A Celebrity Representative will assist with your transfer to the international departure area in Quito. Upon arrival in Lima, Peru, you will be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport, your guide and personal concierge for the Peru portion of the trip. Overnight at The Westin Hotel, Lima. A detailed schedule of events and departure times will be provided upon arrival in Lima.,
Today Baltra is the most important airport of Galápagos and a small navy base for Ecuador. Baltra has suffered most from human settling and does not have any visitor sites. Many cruises start from the its harbour and already there pelicans and noddies will welcome you. To the north lies Mosquera, a small sandy bank with a large colony of sea lions. Go swimming and snorkeling on the beach.
Upon debarking from your Galápagos cruise, you'll fly to Quito Airport and then to Lima, Peru. A Celebrity Representative will assist with your transfer to the international departure area in Quito. Upon arrival in Lima, Peru, you will be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport, your guide and personal concierge for the Peru portion of the trip. Overnight at The Westin Hotel, Lima. A detailed schedule of events and departure times will be provided upon arrival in Lima.,
Upon debarking from your Galápagos cruise, you'll fly to Quito Airport and then to Lima, Peru. A Celebrity Representative will assist with your transfer to the international departure area in Quito. Upon arrival in Lima, Peru, you will be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport, your guide and personal concierge for the Peru portion of the trip. Overnight at The Westin Hotel, Lima. A detailed schedule of events and departure times will be provided upon arrival in Lima.,
Upon debarking from your Galápagos cruise, you'll fly to Quito Airport and then to Lima, Peru. A Celebrity Representative will assist with your transfer to the international departure area in Quito. Upon arrival in Lima, Peru, you will be greeted by a Celebrity Cruises representative at the airport, your guide and personal concierge for the Peru portion of the trip. Overnight at The Westin Hotel, Lima. A detailed schedule of events and departure times will be provided upon arrival in Lima.,
This morning you will have the opportunity to sleep in, or perhaps enjoy a massage in the hotel's fabulous spa or go for a swim in the indoor pool, the choice is yours. At noon, your guide will pick you up to start the afternoon tour with a culinary twist... you will visit Surquillo, the local food market, enjoy lunch at one of Lima's gourmet restaurants, and visit the bohemian district of Barranco. You will be back at the hotel late afternoon with ample time to get ready for next day's early departure to Cusco. Breakfast and dinner, as well as overnight at The Westin Hotel, Lima.,
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your Lima–Cuzco flight. Upon arrival in Cuzco, your visit will start en route to the Sacred Valley. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in the Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Dinner and overnight at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley.,
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your Lima–Cuzco flight. Upon arrival in Cuzco, your visit will start en route to the Sacred Valley. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in the Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Dinner and overnight at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley.,
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your Lima–Cuzco flight. Upon arrival in Cuzco, your visit will start en route to the Sacred Valley. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in the Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Dinner and overnight at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley.,
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your Lima–Cuzco flight. Upon arrival in Cuzco, your visit will start en route to the Sacred Valley. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in the Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Dinner and overnight at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley.,
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your Lima–Cuzco flight. Upon arrival in Cuzco, your visit will start en route to the Sacred Valley. Lunch is served at Casa Hacienda Orihuela in the Sacred Valley, where the Orihuelas, a family of great art collectors, will be your hosts. Dinner and overnight at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection hotel in the Sacred Valley.,
Tour the impressive ruins, featuring terraces carved into the hillside and a crowning temple designed for a workshop and astronomical observation. You'll tour Ollantaytambo and the Pablo Seminario workshop, showcasing utilitarian, decorative, and artistic objects. Lunch at the Wayra Ranch—gastronomic feast led by prominent chefs, as you delight in stunning equestrian Peruvian Paso horse entertainment and marinera music. Dinner and overnight at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection,
Tour the impressive ruins, featuring terraces carved into the hillside and a crowning temple designed for a workshop and astronomical observation. You'll tour Ollantaytambo and the Pablo Seminario workshop, showcasing utilitarian, decorative, and artistic objects. Lunch at the Wayra Ranch—gastronomic feast led by prominent chefs, as you delight in stunning equestrian Peruvian Paso horse entertainment and marinera music. Dinner and overnight at the Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection,
After a morning breakfast at the hotel, you'll depart for Machu Picchu on the Vistadome from the Tambo del Inka hotel train station. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. Tour the almost perfectly preserved buildings and the mysterious passageways underlying the city. Then enjoy welcoming aperitifs, dinner, and an excellent selection of wines, while relaxing on the Belmond Hiram Bingham back to Cuzco for an evening of local music, dancing, and pisco sours. Overnight at the Hotel Monasterio.,
After a morning breakfast at the hotel, you'll depart for Machu Picchu on the Vistadome from the Tambo del Inka hotel train station. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. Tour the almost perfectly preserved buildings and the mysterious passageways underlying the city. Then enjoy welcoming aperitifs, dinner, and an excellent selection of wines, while relaxing on the Belmond Hiram Bingham back to Cuzco for an evening of local music, dancing, and pisco sours. Overnight at the Hotel Monasterio.,
Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu pueblo, and is located four miles away from Machu Picchu. The city was founded in 1901 as the railroad between Cuzco and Santa Ana was being built, in result, Aguas Calientes became a hub for the railroad’s machinery and home for those who worked it. Today, many people visit the city for its hot springs, or as a great starting point for those headed up to Machu Picchu.
After a morning breakfast at the hotel, you'll depart for Machu Picchu on the Vistadome from the Tambo del Inka hotel train station. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. Tour the almost perfectly preserved buildings and the mysterious passageways underlying the city. Then enjoy welcoming aperitifs, dinner, and an excellent selection of wines, while relaxing on the Belmond Hiram Bingham back to Cuzco for an evening of local music, dancing, and pisco sours. Overnight at the Hotel Monasterio.,
After a morning breakfast at the hotel, you'll depart for Machu Picchu on the Vistadome from the Tambo del Inka hotel train station. Lunch will be served at the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu. Tour the almost perfectly preserved buildings and the mysterious passageways underlying the city. Then enjoy welcoming aperitifs, dinner, and an excellent selection of wines, while relaxing on the Belmond Hiram Bingham back to Cuzco for an evening of local music, dancing, and pisco sours. Overnight at the Hotel Monasterio.,
After a morning breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a scenic tour at the Coricancha, also known as the "Temple of the Sun" before touring the Sacsayhuamán fortress and the Cusco Cathedral, one of the most splendid Spanish colonial churches in America, housing about 400 colonial paintings from the Cuzco art school, impressive goldsmith, silversmith, and precious stone works. Overnight at the Hotel Monasterio.,
Upon your return flight to Lima, enjoy a scenic tour of the city, visiting the Larco Herrera Museum, a colonial mansion built in the eighteenth century. Lunch at Café del Museo restaurant before proceeding on to the Historic Center of Lima and the convent of San Francisco, a masterpiece of colonial architecture. Dinner is included. A day room (or overnight) in a deluxe room at The Westin Hotel, Lima, is included and based on return flight schedule.,
Upon your return flight to Lima, enjoy a scenic tour of the city, visiting the Larco Herrera Museum, a colonial mansion built in the eighteenth century. Lunch at Café del Museo restaurant before proceeding on to the Historic Center of Lima and the convent of San Francisco, a masterpiece of colonial architecture. Dinner is included. A day room (or overnight) in a deluxe room at The Westin Hotel, Lima, is included and based on return flight schedule.,
Upon your return flight to Lima, enjoy a scenic tour of the city, visiting the Larco Herrera Museum, a colonial mansion built in the eighteenth century. Lunch at Café del Museo restaurant before proceeding on to the Historic Center of Lima and the convent of San Francisco, a masterpiece of colonial architecture. Dinner is included. A day room (or overnight) in a deluxe room at The Westin Hotel, Lima, is included and based on return flight schedule.,
Your departure is scheduled based on your return flight schedule.,
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.