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The Galapagos Islands
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DAY 1 | Welcome to Lima
We take you to the luxurious JW Marriott Hotel.
DAY 2 | Explore Lima
Explore Colonial Lima and tour the famed
Larco Museum, followed by lunch. Stroll in the lively district of Barranco and visit MATE, a pioneering modern art museum. Dine tonight at one of our favorite restaurants. meals b+l+d
DAY 3 | Fly to Cuzco
Tour Cuzco’s Colonial landmarks. At the Casa
Concha Museum, you’ll see the Machu Picchu artifactsthatwerereturnedbyYaleUniversity 100 years after their excavation. Overnight in
a specially oxygenated room at the luxurious Belmond Palacio Nazarenas. meals b
DAY 4 | By Rail to Machu Picchu
Delight in the scenery of the Sacred Valley as you journey with Yaki, our expert Andean Trip Leader. Ascend to Machu Picchu 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 arrive! Return to Cuzco by train and settle in to your oxygenated room at the Belmond Palacio Nazarenas. meals b+l
DAY 6 | Discover Cuzco
Explore Cuzco 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
Machu Picchu
All five internal flights are included.
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 7 | Fly to Quito, Ecuador
Fly to Quito and transfer to the elegant Plaza
Grande. Dine tonight at Belle Époque on Plaza de la Indpendencia. meals b+d
DAY 8 | Excursion to Otavalo
Journey to the highland town of Otavalo with its colorful Indian Market; you’ll see locals in traditional garb 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
Discover the Colonial landmarks of Quito’s
World Heritage historic district , including the16th-centurySanFranciscoConvent.Then stroll in La Ronda where finely preserved, centuries-old buildings are now home to studios and boutiques – and spend time with the artisans who live and work here. meals b
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 Galapagos Islands cruise. Enjoy a briefing with our ship’s naturalists. meals b+l+d
DAY 1 1 | Two Uninhabited Isles
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 | 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
Machu Picchu
DAY 13 | Genovesa Island
Genovesa Island is celebrated for its diverse
birdlife including red-footed boobies, lava gulls and yellow-crowned herons. 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 | To the Mainland for Departure Disembark this morning for your included flight to Guayaquil or Quito – where you can connect to your homeward flight. Or extend yourstaywithusinEcuador. mealsb
THE GALAPAGOS BIG 15
Our naturalists have identified 15 of the most exciting species indigenous to the islands. You will encounter 11 of them including three species of boobies, Galapagos penguins, fur seals, giant tortoises and great frigatebirds.
ADD THE NAZCA LINES ON
Thrill to a narrated flightseeing adventure over these enormous geoglyphs and
a guided wildlife cruise to the Ballestas Islands. 3 days from $1,599
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