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The Galapagos Islands
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All five internal flights are included.
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 1 | Welcome to Lima You’ll be met and escorted to the
deluxe JW Marriott Hotel. DAY2| ExploreLima
Delve into Lima’s Colonial
heritage as you tour the landmarksofPlazaMayor.Then stroll in Barranco, an historic district now home to lively cafés and galleries. Enjoy a special tour and welcome dinner at the famed Larco Museum. meals b+d
DAY 3 | Fly to Cuzco
TourCuzco’sColoniallandmarks. AttheCasaConchaMuseum,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 JW Marriott. meals b
The Sacred Valley to DAY4| MachuPicchu
Inspiringsceneryhighlights
your rail journey with Yaki, our expert Andean Trip Leader. From Aguas Calientes, you’ll 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
Machu Picchu
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Sunrise at DAY 5 | Machu Picchu
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 specially oxygenated room at the 5-star JW Marriott. meals b+l
DAY6 In-depthsightseeing | in Cuzco
Join Yaki to explore the city’s
Colonial highlights, Temple of the Sun and Sacsayhuaman. Gain deep insight into Andean traditions at the Almudena Cemetery and San Pedro Market. meals b
DAY7 Onwardto |Quito,Ecuador
Fly to Quito and transfer to
Plaza Grande, our 15-suite boutique hotel in the historic heart of town. Delight in an elegant dinner at Belle Époque overlooking Plaza de la Indpendencia. meals b+d
DAY8| Excursionto 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
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DAY 9 | Colonial Quito Your tour of this World Heritage
city 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. meals b
DAY10|Embarkyour Galapagos voyage
Fly to Baltra Island and travel
into the Santa Cruz highlands, home to giant Galapagos tortoises. In Puerto Ayora, you’ll board our deluxe expedition ship La Pinta. Enjoy dinner and a briefing with our shipboard naturalists. meals b+l+d
DAY11 Exploretwo
| 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
Bartolomé + DAY 12 | 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
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Two landings on DAY 13 | Genovesa Island
Genovesa 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.
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D A Y 1 4 | 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. mealsb
BEHOLD THE MYSTERY!
Add the Nazca Lines with narrated flightseeing over these enormous geoglyphs and a wildlife cruise to the Ballestas Islands. 3 days.
THE GALAPAGOS BIG 15
Our naturalists have identified 15 of the most exciting species indigenous to the islands. You will encounter 10 of them including three species of boobies, Galapagos penguins, fur seals, giant tortoises and great frigatebirds.