Machu Picchu + the Galapagos Cruise

: Day 1 - Welcome to Lima

You’ll be met and escorted to the deluxe JW Marriott Hotel.

: Day 2 - Explore Lima

Behold the landmarks of Colonial Lima #WHS# and stroll in Barranco, an historic district now home to lively cafés and galleries. Enjoy a special tour and dinner at the famed Larco Museum. Meals B+D

: Day 3 - Fly to Cuzco

Tour Cuzco’s Colonial landmarks. At the Casa Concha Museum, you’ll see the Machu Picchu artifacts that were returned by Yale University 100 years after their excavation. Overnight in a specially oxygenated room at the Palacio Nazarenas. Meals B

: Day 4 - To Machu Picchu

Delight in the timeless scenery of the Sacred Valley as you journey by rail with Yaki, our engaging Andean Trip Leader. Ascend to Machu Picchu #WHS# and tour the Lost City as Yaki illuminates the history of the Inca. Spend the night at the exclusive Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel adjacent to Machu Picchu! Meals B+L+D

: Day 5 - Lost City at sunrise

With the privileged location of our lodge, you’ll have first access to the Lost City early this morning to experience the mountain citadel before other visitors have even arrived! Return to Cuzco by train and settle in to your oxygenated room at the Palacio Nazarenas. Meals B+L

: Day 6 - Discover Cuzco

Explore Cuzco #WHS# from its Colonial landmarks to the Temple of the Sun and Sacsayhuaman. At the Almudena Cemetery and San Pedro Market, Yaki offers rich insight into enduring cultural traditions. Meals B

: Day 7 - Fly to Quito, Ecuado

Fly to Quito and transfer to Plaza Grande, our 15-suite boutique hotel. Meals B D

: Day 8 - Excursion to Otavalo

Journey to the highland town of Otavalo, stopping at the Middle of the World monument on the Equator. At the Indian Market, you’ll see locals in traditional garb who are here to sell their finely made crafts. Visit a family-run rose farm and enjoy lunch at an authentic Hacienda. Meals B+L

: Day 9 - Colonial Quito

Your tour of Quito #WHS# begins with its Colonial-era landmarks. Meet the owners of a family-run millinery that has produced fine Panama hats for generations and visit Chez Tiff, a boutique chocolate shop that makes confections from local cocoa, herbs and fruits. Dine tonight at Belle Époque overlooking Plaza de la Indpendencia. Meals B+D

: Day 10 - Embark your Galapagos voyage

Fly to Baltra Island and travel into the Santa Cruz highlands, home to giant Galapagos tortoises. In Puerto Ayora, board our deluxe expedition ship La Pinta for the start of your cruise through the Galapagos Islands #WHS#. Enjoy dinner and a briefing with our shipboard naturalists. Meals B+L+D

: Day 11 - Two uninhabited isles

A morning excursion in our panga boats is a great way to observe the Nazca and blue-footed boobies that nest on the shores of Eden Islet. Reef sharks and frigatebirds also inhabit the area. After lunch, go ashore on Chinese Hat Islet, home to marine iguanas, sea lions and penguins. Meals B+L+D

: Day 12 - Ashore on Bartolomé + Santiago Islands

Ascend Bartolomé Island for sweeping views and venture by panga boat around Pinnacle Rock. In the afternoon, explore Sullivan Bay, famous for its sinuous Pahoehoe lava formations. The beach here is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Meals B+L+D

: Day 13 - Genovesa Island

Genovesa Island is celebrated for its diverse birdlife including red-footed boobies, yellow-crowned herons, and lava gulls. In the morning, your guided nature walk winds along the trails at Darwin Bay. After lunch, you’ll explore Prince Philip’s Steps, lava cliffs that provide habitat for Nazca boobies, storm petrels and the elusive short-eared owl. Meals B+L+D

: Day 14 - Fly to the mainland for departure

Disembark for your included flight to Guayaquil or Quito where you can connect to your homeward flight. Or extend your stay with us in Ecuador. Meals B