Hidden Galapagos & Peru 2023

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Join us for a Galápagos Islands adventure of a lifetime, a journey of cultural exploration and expeditionary discovery from Incan citadels in the cloud forests of the Andes to the remote volcanic islands of the Galápagos, home to bird and animal species that exist nowhere else in the world.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • A journey of cultural exploration and expeditionary discovery
    • from Incan citadels in the cloud forests of the Andes to the remote volcanic islands of the Galápagos
    • home to bird and animal species that exist nowhere else in the world. Experience the mystery and wonder of Machu Picchu
    • the Sacred Valley of the Incas
    • and the colonial and pre-Columbian cultures in Peru. Cultural discoveries lead to natural wonders when you fly to the Galápagos archipelago for a seven-night cruise aboard Silversea's fabulous Silver Originexpeditionary ship that takes you to isolated habitats that inspired Darwin
    • nesting grounds of rare birds
    • giant tortoises
    • iguanas
    • and sea lions
    • and beaches and lagoons that entice penguins and flamingos. Hike wildlife trails and lava roads

What's this trip about?

    Join us for a Galápagos Islands adventure of a lifetime, a journey of cultural exploration and expeditionary discovery from Incan citadels in the cloud forests of the Andes to the remote volcanic islands of the Galápagos, home to bird and animal species that exist nowhere else in the world.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Lima, Peru
End CityGuayaquil

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • South America
  • Ecuador
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Cusco
  • Guayaquil
  • Lima

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Private Tauck Shore Excursions in the Galápagos Islands with expert naturalist guides – averaging two daily – for an up-close experience with some of the most unusual and intriguing species of the world On-Tour Air (5 flights) All gratuities to Tauck Director, guides, naturalists and ship staff Exclusive 7-night Galápagos Cruise aboard the expedition ship Silver Origin – with no more than 40 Tauck guests Your cruise may be a shared ship experience with non-Tauck guests onboard as well; all Tauck guests will be accompanied by one Tauck Director for approximately every 40 Tauck guests, and your itinerary will always be highlighted by exclusive, private Tauck shore excursions Array

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Lima

Tour Begins: Country Club Lima Hotel.
A transfer is included from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Country Club Lima Hotel, an elegant legendary hotel in the heart of the embassy district. 

LODGING : Country Club Lima Hotel

PORTOFCALL : Lima, Peru

Day 2 Explore colonial Lima

Begin your exploration of Lima in the city's Barranco ("cliff") district, known for its historic houses painted in bright colonial colors, and its iconic wooden Puente de los Suspiros ("Bridge of Sighs"). It's been the bohemian hear...

Day 3 The Sacred Valley & Peruvian Pasos

Fly to Cusco, high in the Peruvian Andes, and drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas – a stunning landscape of verdant farmlands, villages, and ancient ruins amid cloud forests, terraced hills, and towering mountain ranges. At...

Day 4 By rail & land to mysterious Machu Picchu

Set out for Machu Picchu this morning, stopping first at the town and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, and its ruins of an Incan fortress containing a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, adobe houses, aqueducts, and the remains...

Day 5 Cultural discoveries in Cusco

Return to Ollantaytambo by train, and then drive to Sacsayhuaman, a mountaintop Incan fortress overlooking Cusco, originally built by the Killkes, who preceded the Incas. Behind rows of massive stonewalls its plan centers around a g...

Day 6 Cusco discoveries or highlands adventures

Today you'll have a choice of excursions – one to the highlands outside Cusco, visiting several villages and the Maras salt fields; or a tour of southern Cusco and the valley south of the city. The highlands adventure begins with a ...

Day 7 A day in Guayaquil, Ecuador

An early morning flight to Lima is followed by a flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador to begin your journey of exploration in the Galápagos Islands. Arrive at your luxury boutique hotel, nestled into a tropical oasis in the heart of Ecuador...

Day 8 Fly to the Galápagos and embark Silver Origin

From Guayaquil, fly to San Cristobal Island, 600 miles off the Ecuadorian coast – the starting point of your 7-night Galápagos cruise aboard the expeditionary-style yacht, Silver Origin. After boarding the ship, an orientation brief...

Day 9 A day on Genovesa Island

Take a panga* to Genovesa (Tower Island), a horseshoe-shaped volcanic island whose submerged crater is actually Darwin Bay. Genovesa is also known as "Bird Island" for its extraordinary avian population; the bay is home to the world...

Day 10 Intriguing wildlife & lava on Santiago Island

Visit North Seymour Island, formed by the uplifts of undersea lava. The plateaus are home to thousands of iguanas, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, common noddies, and frigatebirds. This afternoon, you'll head to Santiago ...

Day 11 Discover Fernandina and Isabela Islands

This morning, board a panga for an adventure along the coastline of Punta Mangle on Fernandina Island, the archipelago's youngest ecosystem. Filled with tiny bays, tall mangroves and tranquil coves, stay on the lookout for the Galáp...

Day 12 Santa Cruz Highlands & Isla Santa Fe

Arrive at Santa Cruz Island for a visit to Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, where tortoises are bred and raised as part of a conservation program to maintain and protect the population. After your visit, enjoy some free time in Puert...

Day 13 Bahia Gardner and Punta Suarez on Española Island

Go ashore on a wet landing at Gardner Bay on Española, also known as Hood Island, where there are extensive nesting grounds for Waved Albatrosses and sea turtles, and a sea lion colony. Get a close up look at sea lions who love to b...

Day 14 Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal

San Cristóbal, created by the fusing of multiple volcanoes, is known for its wildlife. An impressive tuff cone has been carved by erosion into an outstanding natural sculpture, and is a resting place for marine birds such as blue-fo...

Day 15 Return to Guayaquil

Your Galapagos Islands journey ends today as you disembark ship this morning at Itabaca on Baltra Island, then fly to Guayaquil where your room is waiting at the Hotel del Parque. The remainder of the afternoon is spent as you pleas...

Day 16 Journey Home

Tour ends: Guayaquil.
A transfer is included from the Hotel del Parque in Guayaquil to Guayaquil International Airport; please allow three hours for flight check-in.

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PORTOFCALL : Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Last Updated: 10/24/2023

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