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15 Night Exploring Galapagos Machu Picchu and Perus Land of the Inca and Land Tour

From Quito to Lima

National Geographic Endeavour II

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13951960
  • Departs: Fri, Nov 29, 2024
  • Returns: Sat, Dec 14, 2024
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Nov 29, 2024
    Day
    1
    Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
    You arrive in Ecuador, either in Quito, Ecuador's capital city in the Andes, or in the coastal city of Guayaquil, for an included transfer to your convenient hotel for an overnight stay. Both cities are well-served by international carriers, and Galapagos flights start and end in Quito with a stop in Guayaquil. Guests in Guayaquil stay at the locally owed Hotel Oro Verde and have the choice of several hotels in Quito, including a convenient airport hotel. You may opt for a pre-voyage extension to Mashpi Reserve in the tropical Andes outside Quito, a biodiversity hotspot. Or choose to reserve additional hotel nights and tours in Quito or Guayaquil. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Nov 30, 2024
    Day
    2
    Guayaquil, Ecuador
    • Guayaquil, Ecuador
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Saturday - Nov 30, 2024
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    This morning, fly to the Galapagos and board National Geographic Endeavour II. After lunch, we begin our exploration of the islands and their remarkable wildlife.
    Sunday - Dec 1, 2024
    Day
    3
    Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Listed below is a sample of islands we may visit during our expedition. All ship itineraries are subject to Galapagos National Park regulations. North Seymour: Follow coastal trails past playful Galapagos sea lions on this wildlife-rich central island. Continue inland through a silvery forest of endemic palo santo trees, where frigatebirds nest, blue-footed boobies dance, and where we may also encounter prehistoric-looking land iguanas feeding on cactus. Isabela: Cross the Equator at Volcan Ecuador, northernmost of Isabela's six great shield volcanoes. Keep an eye open for whales and dolphins, sea turtles, and the elusive ocean sunfish. Over two days, land in the footsteps of Darwin and Melville, and look for wildlife along the wildly eroded volcanic shore. Fernandina: One of the most active oceanic volcanoes in the world, Fernandina is the youngest and most pristine island in Galapagos-and home to the strange flightless cormorant, Galapagos penguins, and the largest marine iguanas. Hikes ashore lead across impressive recent lava flows. Espanola: See swallow-tailed gulls, Espanola mockingbirds, Nazca boobies and, seasonally, the world's only population of waved albatross at this birdy paradise, also home to vividly colored marine iguanas. Watch sea lions on the wide sand beach, and snorkel offshore, at Gardner Bay. Floreana: Follow a trail past a rose pink-tinted lagoon frequented by flamingos. Snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish, or cruise along Champion Islet by Zodiac. Visit the famous barrel at Post Office Bay. Santa Cruz: Visit Puerto Ayora, the largest town and headquarters of both the Galapagos National Park and Charles Darwin Research Station. See the monument to Lonesome George, and tour the giant tortoise breeding corrals. See the giant tortoises roaming in the wild in the lush, green highlands. Bartolome: Climb the steps to the summit of this 300-foot volcanic wonderland for stunning views. Explore, swim, and snorkel from the beach. You might even see Galapagos penguins, one of world's rarest. Santiago: Explore tide pools and look for fur seals sheltered in quiet grottos of black basalt. Swim, snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard along Santiago's spectacular coast, and explore an enchanting coastal forest where Charles Darwin once walked. Genovesa: Sail across the Equator to the remote northern realm of the Galapagos, surrounded by warmer tropical waters. San Cristobal: Search for red-footed boobies and the endemic mockingbird and lava lizard-found only on this easternmost island, and dig your toes into the powdery white sand at a gorgeous beach fronted by iconic Kicker Rock. Explore Baquerizo Moreno, where sea lions thrive in the middle of town. ...
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    Monday - Dec 2, 2024
    Day
    4
    Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Tuesday - Dec 3, 2024
    Day
    5
    Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Wednesday - Dec 4, 2024
    Day
    6
    Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Thursday - Dec 5, 2024
    Day
    7
    Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Friday - Dec 6, 2024
    Day
    8
    Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    • Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
    Day
    9
    Cruise Ends
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 9 - Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
    Day
    9
    • Air Travel
    • Guayaquil, Ecuador
    • Air Travel
    • Lima, Peru
    Depart Galapagos this morning and fly to Lima, Peru, via Guayaquil. Check into the Belmond Miraflores Park, set on a wide promenade overlooking the Pacific, where we spend two nights.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Dec 8, 2024
    Day
    10
    Lima, Peru
    • Lima, Peru
    Explore UNESCO World Heritage-designated colonial Lima this morning, where we stroll the Plaza Mayor and delight in a private welcome lunch with a special musical presentation at Casa Aliaga, one of the oldest houses in Lima. Then visit the extraordinary Larco Museum dedicated to pre-Columbian art. Return to your hotel with dinner on your own to sample local fare. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Dec 9, 2024
    Day
    11
    Lima, Peru
    • Lima, Peru
    • Air Travel
    • Cusco, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Moray, Peru, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Sol y Luna Lodge, Peru
    Board a short scenic flight to Cusco this morning, and continue to Moray-a visually stunning Inca site with dramatic agricultural terraces in the heart of the fabled and fertile Urubamba Valley. After lunch and an opportunity to experience a local market, check into your hotel. Sol y Luna, a Relais & Chateaux property, is where we stay in individual casitas set in verdant greens. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Dec 10, 2024
    Day
    12
    • Sol y Luna Lodge, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Ollantaytambo, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Sol y Luna Lodge, Peru
    Spend the day exploring the archeological sites and culture of the Sacred Valley in the company of National Geographic expert Peter Frost (or a colleague), who has lived and worked in Peru for decades. He or a colleague joins us for a talk at our hotel and a visit to the massive Inca stone fortress of Ollantaytambo, set above a thriving Inca community. Lunch is at a working, family-owned hacienda, where we are treated to a show of Peruvian Paso horses, and National Geographic grantee Nilda Callanaupa, founder of the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco, demonstrates Inca weaving traditions. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Dec 11, 2024
    Day
    13
    • Sol y Luna Lodge, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Ollantaytambo, Peru
    • Train Travel
    • Aguas Calientes, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Machu Picchu, Peru
    Marvel at the dramatic scenery and life along the river en route this morning by train to Machu Picchu, the Inca royal retreat famously introduced to the world by Hiram Bingham in the April 1913 issue of National Geographic magazine. Check into the historic 31-room Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, adjacent to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the leisure to explore over two days in the company of a hand-picked tour director and local guides. Lunch and dinner at the hotel. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 12, 2024
    Day
    14
    • Aguas Calientes, Peru
    • Train Travel
    • Ollantaytambo, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Cusco, Peru
    Awaken this morning at Machu Picchu, where our local and veteran guides share their intimate understanding of this site, focusing on the history and far-reaching cultural influence. After lunch, return by train and bus to Cusco-the center of the Inca universe, a burgeoning cultural capital, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Check-in at the Belmond Hotel Monasterio on Plaza Nazarenas in the heart of Cusco for two nights. Occupying a monastery founded in 1592, our hotel-like much of colonial Cusco-is built atop Inca stones. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Dec 13, 2024
    Day
    15
    Cusco, Peru
    • Cusco, Peru
    Explore the magnificently ornate 17th-century cathedral, sacred Inca Temple of the Sun, and other treasures of Cusco. Visit nearby Sacsayhuaman, where a series of imposing terrace walls, the most impressive yet, command views over the city. Relax, shop, or visit one of Cusco's many churches and museums this afternoon. Dinner is on your own tonight. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Dec 14, 2024
    Day
    16
    Cusco, Peru
    • Cusco, Peru
    • Air Travel
    • Lima, Peru
    After breakfast and a final morning at leisure, say goodbye to the Land of the Inca and fly from Cusco back to Lima, connecting to flights home. Depending on your flight schedule, optional rooms at the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel are available, or join Upper Amazon Expedition aboard Delfin II. ...
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