Day 1 - Sunday - Feb 23, 2025
Welcome to Lima-Cosmopolitan, Colonial, and Pre-Columbian Culture. Enjoy free time today before your Peruvian Andes and Galapagos adventure begins. Explore the fascinating Peruvian capital-where high-rises tower above ancient temples and colorful colonial architecture.
Day 2 - Monday - Feb 24, 2025
Peruvian Treasures, Presidential Palaces, and Pizarro's Conquests. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Feb 25, 2025
| Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, Peru |
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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)
Day 4 - Wednesday - Feb 26, 2025
| Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, Peru |
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Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses. MACHU PICCHU: Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca's Lost City. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5 - Thursday - Feb 27, 2025
A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Forest. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 6 - Friday - Feb 28, 2025
Conquistadors, Churches, and the Colorful Culture of Peru. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 - Saturday - Mar 1, 2025
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)
Day 8 - Sunday - Mar 2, 2025
Traditions Woven through Generations in the Andean Highlands. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 9 - Monday - Mar 3, 2025
A Gold Altar, Artistic Avenues, and Two Hemispheres at One Time. (Breakfast)
Day 10 - Tuesday - Mar 4, 2025
| San Cristobal Island (Puerto Baquerizo), Ecuador |
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Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds. This morning, fly to the remote Galapagos island of San Cristobal where you'll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galapagos. Enjoy a Captain's welcome dinner on board this evening. Note: The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galapagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 - Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025
Sky-High Ocean Spray and Diverse Life In and Out of the Water. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12 - Thursday - Mar 6, 2025
| Floreana Island, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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Pink Flamingos, Gliding Rays, and a Message in a Barrel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 - Friday - Mar 7, 2025
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)
Day 14 - Saturday - Mar 8, 2025
| Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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| Santa Cruz Highlands, Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Ecuador |
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| Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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| Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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| Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast)
Day 15 - Sunday - Mar 9, 2025
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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