Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lima, Peru
- Depart for Peru and transfer directly to the hotel upon arrival
Day 2: Lima
- Briefing with Tour Director and fellow travelers
- Guided tour of colonial Lima and the MALI art museum
- Welcome dinner at the hotel
Day 3: Lima/Cuzco/Sacred Valley
- Visit the Incan ruins of Sacsayhuamán en route to the Sacred Valley
- Explore the colorful town of Pisac
- Arrive at hotel in the Sacred Valley
Day 4: Sacred Valley
- Participate in a traditional “Offering to the Earth” ceremony
- Tour the Incan ruins of Ollantaytambo and visit Chinchero
- Learn Peruvian weaving techniques and enjoy dinner at the hotel
Day 5: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes
- Take the train to Aguas Calientes
- Guided tour of the Machu Picchu ruins
- Explore this iconic site in an intimate group setting
Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cuzco
- Enjoy a second guided visit to Machu Picchu
- Return to Aguas Calientes with leisure time
- Take the train back to Cuzco
Day 7: Cuzco
- Tour the historic city of Cuzco, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore its Incan foundations and colonial architecture
Day 8: Cuzco/Lima
- Fly to Lima and enjoy time to rest
- Group dinner in the evening
Day 9: Lima/Quito, Ecuador
- Fly to Quito and tour the Middle of the World Monument
- Attend a Galápagos briefing; dinner on your own
Day 10: Quito/Baltra/Santa Cruz Island
- Fly to the Galápagos and transfer to Santa Cruz
- Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
- Group dinner at the hotel within Galápagos National Park
Day 11: North Seymour Island/Bachas Beach
- Cruise by private yacht to North Seymour for a naturalist-led walk
- Return to Santa Cruz for a nature walk in the afternoon
Day 12: South Plaza Island/Punta Carrion
- Visit South Plaza Island, rich in wildlife and colorful landscapes
- See sea lions, iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and seabirds
- Snorkeling opportunity at Punta Carrion
Day 13: Santa Cruz Island
- Explore the highlands to see giant tortoises in the wild
- Visit Los Gemelos craters and Garrapatero Beach
- Spot marine and terrestrial wildlife
Day 14: Santa Cruz/Baltra/Quito
- Transfer to Baltra for the flight to Quito
- Celebrate the journey with a farewell dinner in a local restaurant
Day 15: Quito/Depart for U.S.
- City tour of Quito’s colonial center, including Plaza la Independencia
- Visit the Botanical Gardens and the vibrant Iñaquito Market
- Leisure time before overnight return flight to the U.S.
Day 16: Arrive U.S.
- Arrive in the U.S. and connect with return flights home
