Peru and the Galápagos Islands

•   39 meals (15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 13 dinners)

Day 1: The best Galápagos cruise and Peru tour begins in Lima
A transfer is included from Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport to the five-star Miraflores Park Hotel, located in an oceanfront section of Lima.
Overnight: Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima, Peru
Meals Included:

Day 2: Discover colonial Lima
Highlights of your Peru tour today include a chance to view the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian art at the Museo Larco  and a visit to a ranch to meet smooth-gaited Peruvian pasos. Enjoy welcome cocktails and dinner tonight as you meet your fellow travelers.
Overnight: Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima, Peru
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Fly to Cusco, and enjoy a weaving demonstration at a traditional farm on your way to El Valle Sagrado, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the great fortress of Ollantaytambo, a well-preserved Inca settlement and a National Archaeological Park. Dating to the 15th century, it features an intricate walled complex.
Overnight: Sol & Luna Lodge & Spa or Casa Andina Private Collection, Yucay Valley, Peru
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Magic at Machu Picchu
Peek inside a private home in Cusco before journeying by rail to the spectacular, mystical ruins of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas." Join a local guide for in-depth exploration, climbing up to the well-preserved remains. Explore the extensive terracing and intricate stonework found on nearly vertical terrain, surrounded by soaring jungle peaks and the Andes Mountains. Your hotel enjoys stunning views of the Andes Mountains and is located close to the entrance to the ruins – which means you can visit the Inca citadel when you please during your memorable one-night stay at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge on Tauck's Peru tour.
Overnight: Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, Aguas Calientes, Peru
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: A new day dawns in Machu Picchu
Take the opportunity to experience the spiritual complex of Machu Picchu at sunrise, then experience the sights, scents and sounds of a local market in Aguas Calientes. It's back aboard the train again for a ride back to colonial Cusco for a two-night stay in a lavishly restored historic monastery.
Overnight: Hotel Monasterio, Cusco, Peru
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Curious Cusco, a Peru tour gem
Your Peru tour continues with sightseeing in Cusco, once the powerful capital of the ancient sophisticated Inca empire. See Plaza de Armas, a large square that was the center of the ancient city; the Cathedral; and colonial buildings dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. Time at leisure today lets you explore the city as you wish.
Overnight: Hotel Monasterio, Cusco, Peru
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Journey to Ecuador
The Galápagos cruise portion of your Peru tour adventure begins when you fly to Lima and take a connecting flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city. It’s renowned as a major port and enjoys a pleasant tropical climate. 
Overnight: Hilton Colón Guayaquil, Ecuador
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 8: Greetings Galápagos
Fly to the Galápagos Islands, 600 miles off the coast and home to wildlife found nowhere else in the world. Enjoy a seven-night cruise aboard Tauck’s exclusive expeditionary-style yacht, Isabela II, topped by an observation deck. The cruise itinerary is flexible, allowing the ship to access many remote islands, choosing beaches that are full of wildlife. Landings are made in a panga, a Zodiac-style raft, and may require wading ashore in shallow water. Chart a course for North Seymour Island today for your first naturalist-guided shore excursion; just wait until you see birds wearing bright blue and red shoes and meet sea lions who are happy to make your acquaintance.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galápagos Islands
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: Explore Hood Island on landings wet and dry
Both wet and dry landings by panga take you to Hood Island to visit with its friendly sea lions and observe finches, mockingbirds and other bird life. Ride a glass-bottom boat in Gardner Bay, take a challenging walk across volcanic landscapes to check out unique seabird colonies at Punta Suárez, or spend some time snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galápagos Islands
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: Flamingos and other feathered friends on Floreana Island
On Floreana Island, join your expert naturalist guide on an easy nature hike to a lovely lagoon, where you'll see flamingos in their pristine habitat. Explore Post Office Bay, where a primitive island "post office" has been in use for hundreds of years; you can still mail a letter, sailor-style, today.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galápagos Islands
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11: In Darwin's footsteps on Santa Cruz Island
Head for the inland highlands with a naturalist on Santa Cruz Island to see volcanic craters and a Scalesia forest. Try to spy giant tortoises in the wild and see them up-close at the Charles Darwin Research Station, where you'll also learn about the history of the islands.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galápagos Islands
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12: Birds galore on Tower Island
Land by panga in a lovely natural harbor on Tower Island to view thousands of incredible birds – including large colonies of frigate birds, storm petrels, Nazca boobies and many more. In most cases, the birds and animals of the Galápagos are unafraid of humans, so you get so close you can almost touch them!
Overnight: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galápagos Islands
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 13: Isabela and Fernandina islands
Isabela II cruises through Bolivar Channel today, where whales are often swimming,  en route to Isabela and Fernandina, the youngest of the Galápagos Islands today (they're only about 5 to 10 million years old). Arrive at Isabela's Tagus Cove to see Darwin Crater; you'll also have an opportunity to do some snorkeling, as well as view Sally Lightfoot crabs, marine iguanas and sea lions on Fernandina. Cross the Equator with a glass of champagne in hand.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galápagos Islands
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 14: Natural wonders on James and Bartolomé islands
A wet landing precedes a stroll across the ancient lava flows of James Island to spot marine iguanas, fur seals and myriad birds. There are even more wonders in store when you climb to the top of Bartolomé Island – some 365 steps – and on a panga ride around Pinnacle Rock where you may get a an unforgettable look at unique Galápagos penguins.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galápagos Islands
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 15: Fly back to civilization in Guayaquil
Disembark Isabela II, and fly to Guayaquil. A tour of the city precedes free time, perhaps to stroll the waterfront promenade, El Malecon. Share favorite experiences from your Galápagos cruise and Peru tour at the farewell dinner.
Overnight: Hilton Colón Guayaquil, Ecuador
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 16: Goodbye Galápagos cruise and Peru tour
Tour ends in Guayaquil. A transfer is included from the Hilton Colón Guayaquil to Guayaquil International Airport; allow 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

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7-Night Cruise ~ Machu Picchu ~ Lima ~ Cusco ~ Sacred Valley ~ Guayaquil

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