Welcome to Lima—Cosmopolitan, Colonial, and Pre-Columbian Culture. Enjoy free time today before your Peruvian Andes and Galápagos adventure begins. Explore the fascinating Peruvian capital—where high-rises tower above ancient temples and colorful colonial architecture.,
Peruvian Treasures, Presidential Palaces, and Pizarro's Conquests. (Breakfast, Dinner),
Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Andes Villages. Fly to the ancient Andean city of Cusco—former capital of the Inca Empire—on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This evening, enjoy dining on Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Andes Villages. Fly to the ancient Andean city of Cusco—former capital of the Inca Empire—on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This evening, enjoy dining on Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Andes Villages. Fly to the ancient Andean city of Cusco—former capital of the Inca Empire—on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This evening, enjoy dining on Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Andes Villages. Fly to the ancient Andean city of Cusco—former capital of the Inca Empire—on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This evening, enjoy dining on Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
The Urubamba valley is also named the Sacred Valley. It begins in the Urubamba's village and continues to Macchu Picchu.
Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses. Machu Picchu: Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca's Lost City. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
The Urubamba valley is also named the Sacred Valley. It begins in the Urubamba's village and continues to Macchu Picchu.
Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses. Machu Picchu: Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca's Lost City. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
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.
Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses. Machu Picchu: Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca's Lost City. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Forest. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco. (Breakfast, Lunch),
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.
A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Forest. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco. (Breakfast, Lunch),
A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Forest. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco. (Breakfast, Lunch),
Conquistadors, Churches, and the Colorful Culture of Peru. (Breakfast, Dinner),
Bienvenido a Ecuador! South America's Most Biodiverse Country. Fly to Quito, capital of Ecuador and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and begin the Ecuadorian portion of your vacation. (Breakfast, Dinner),
Traditions Woven through Generations in the Andean Highlands. (Breakfast, Lunch),
Traditions Woven through Generations in the Andean Highlands. (Breakfast, Lunch),
A Gold Altar, Artistic Avenues, and Two Hemispheres at One Time. (Breakfast),
Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds. This morning, fly to the remote Galápagos island of San Cristóbal where you'll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galápagos. Enjoy a Captain's welcome dinner on board this evening. Note: The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds. This morning, fly to the remote Galápagos island of San Cristóbal where you'll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galápagos. Enjoy a Captain's welcome dinner on board this evening. Note: The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds. This morning, fly to the remote Galápagos island of San Cristóbal where you'll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galápagos. Enjoy a Captain's welcome dinner on board this evening. Note: The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds. This morning, fly to the remote Galápagos island of San Cristóbal where you'll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galápagos. Enjoy a Captain's welcome dinner on board this evening. Note: The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Sky-High Ocean Spray and Diverse Life In and Out of the Water. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Pink Flamingos, Gliding Rays, and a Message in a Barrel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
The landing place of the first Galapagos settlers, this island is home to Devil's Crown, an islet offering incredible snorkeling and scuba diving.
A Prehistoric Volcano and Prickly Cactus Forest. Take time to enjoy the inviting waters off Barrington Bay to snorkel with sea lions and vibrantly colored fish, before cruising to Santa Cruz Island. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner served especially for your final night onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
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.
Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
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.
Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
Enjoy a free day to explore Quito. (Breakfast),
Fly to Coca and travel by boat down the Napo River. Then, take a dug-out canoe to your Amazon lodge. Floating along the narrow river, discover the Ecuadorian Amazon, the world's largest remaining tropical rainforest, where more life hums, buzzes, chatters, and bubbles than anywhere else on the planet. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Fly to Coca and travel by boat down the Napo River. Then, take a dug-out canoe to your Amazon lodge. Floating along the narrow river, discover the Ecuadorian Amazon, the world's largest remaining tropical rainforest, where more life hums, buzzes, chatters, and bubbles than anywhere else on the planet. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Fly to Coca and travel by boat down the Napo River. Then, take a dug-out canoe to your Amazon lodge. Floating along the narrow river, discover the Ecuadorian Amazon, the world's largest remaining tropical rainforest, where more life hums, buzzes, chatters, and bubbles than anywhere else on the planet. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Also called "Puerto Francisco de Orellana," "El Coca" or "Coca" for short is the gateway into Ecuador's jungle tours into the Amazon Rainforest. It is the central hub where the Napo and Coca Rivers meet. Take a break from the wild rain forest and return to civilization in Coca offering a plethora of hotels, bars, and nightlife!
Fly to Coca and travel by boat down the Napo River. Then, take a dug-out canoe to your Amazon lodge. Floating along the narrow river, discover the Ecuadorian Amazon, the world's largest remaining tropical rainforest, where more life hums, buzzes, chatters, and bubbles than anywhere else on the planet. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Follow your naturalist guide to see parrots, macaws, and parakeets. Walk through the jungle to learn about the medicinal plants and natural biodiversity of the Amazon. Join your guide on a night walk or canoe ride to observe nocturnal creatures. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Take a Napo River cruise through flooded forest. Watch for indigenous squirrel, capuchin and howler monkeys, and three-toed sloths. Next, visit a village community and school to learn about the native culture and way of life. Later, fish for piranha or even take a refreshing swim in the same waters—the less brave can send their guide in first. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
Depart by canoe to search for wildlife, including monkeys, giant otters, and rare birds on your return to Coca for your flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
Depart by canoe to search for wildlife, including monkeys, giant otters, and rare birds on your return to Coca for your flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
Also called "Puerto Francisco de Orellana," "El Coca" or "Coca" for short is the gateway into Ecuador's jungle tours into the Amazon Rainforest. It is the central hub where the Napo and Coca Rivers meet. Take a break from the wild rain forest and return to civilization in Coca offering a plethora of hotels, bars, and nightlife!
Depart by canoe to search for wildlife, including monkeys, giant otters, and rare birds on your return to Coca for your flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
Depart by canoe to search for wildlife, including monkeys, giant otters, and rare birds on your return to Coca for your flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast),
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
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