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10 Night Peru and Galapagos Escape Cruise and Land Tour

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National Geographic Islander II

Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)

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10 Night Peru and Galapagos Escape Cruise and Land Tour

From Lima, (Peru) to Guayaquil, (Ecuador)

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National Geographic Islander II
Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13978268

Sail Date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026

Return Date: Sunday, Jan 10, 2027

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10 Night Peru and Galapagos Escape Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Dec 31, 2026

Day
1

Lima, Peru

Arrive in Lima, Peru's thriving capital, and transfer to the convenient Wyndham Costa del Sol, connected to the airport. Most international flights arrive in the late evening. Opt to arrive early for a Lima pre-voyage extension staying at the iconic Country Club Lima Hotel. The extension adds just a day to the expedition and gives you a chance to rest, relax, and see this UNESCO World Heritage-designated city. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Jan 1, 2027

Day
2

Lima, Peru

Air Travel

Cusco, Peru

Bus Travel

Pisac, Peru

Bus Travel

Urubamba, Peru

Fly to Cusco this morning and continue by land to Pisac, known for its market and the archaeological site that rises above the town. After lunch, continue through the Sacred Valley and check into the Tambo del Inka, your hotel for the next two nights.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Jan 2, 2027

Day
3

Urubamba, Peru

Bus Travel

Ollantaytambo, Peru

Train Travel

Aguas Calientes, Peru

Bus Travel

Machu Picchu, Peru

Bus Travel

Aguas Calientes, Peru

Train Travel

Ollantaytambo, Peru

Bus Travel

Urubamba, Peru

Drive to Ollantaytambo and admire the archaeological site, then board the scenic train traveling along the Urubamba River to Machu Picchu. Perched at nearly 8,000 feet in the "eyebrow of the jungle", the sanctuary is surrounded by tropical mountain forest with diverse birds and orchids. Linger after daytime visitors have departed, returning to Machu Picchu Pueblo for the train ride back to the Sacred Valley and the Tambo del Inka this evening. Dinner is served aboard the first-class train. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Jan 3, 2027

Day
4

Urubamba, Peru

Bus Travel

Cusco, Peru

After breakfast this morning, depart for Cusco with a full day to explore. Tour the ornate 17th-century cathedral and Plaza de Armas, the sacred Inca Temple of the Sun, and other treasures of this burgeoning cultural capital and center of the Inca universe, where colonial buildings stand atop Inca foundations. Check into the Palacio del Inka in the historic center. Dinner is on your own tonight to explore nearby celebrated restaurants or rest and relax at the hotel. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Jan 4, 2027

Day
5

Cusco, Peru

Air Travel

Lima, Peru

Air Travel

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Bid farewell to Peru and continue to Ecuador for the second part of your expedition with flights from Cusco via Lima to Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city. Overnight at the Hotel del Parque.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Jan 5, 2027

Day
6

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Air Travel

Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador

Bus Travel

Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador

Day Boat Travel

Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Bus Travel

Santa Cruz Highlands, Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Ecuador

Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 6 - Tuesday - Jan 5, 2027

Day
6

Cruise Begins

Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Wednesday - Jan 6, 2027

Day
7

Sullivan Bay, Ecuador

Thursday - Jan 7, 2027

Day
8

Chinese Hat Island, Ecuador

Friday - Jan 8, 2027

Day
9

Santa Fe Island, Ecuador

Genovesa Island, Ecuador

South Plaza, Ecuador

Fly on Day 6 to Galapagos. Each day here, you'll hike, swim, snorkel, or explore by kayak or Zodiac-all the while witnessing incredible interactions between animals in their natural habitat. Start exploring on Isla Santa Cruz with a trip over the highlands of Santa Cruz upon arrival. Over these few days, walk in a cactus forest with endemic land iguanas on Santa Fe. Wander among sea lions and admire soaring sea birds on Plaza Sur. Search for penguins on stark black lava at Sullivan Bay on Santiago. Snorkel in crystal-clear water at Sombrero Chino. And sail across the Equator and into the flooded caldera at Genovesa, a seabird paradise where we bid farewell to Darwin's Islands. ...
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Saturday - Jan 9, 2027

Day
10

Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Saturday - Jan 9, 2027

Day
10

Air Travel

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Disembark this morning for a return flight to the mainland, where you'll transfer to Hotel del Parque in Guayaquil. In Quito there are several hotel options. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. You may be able to take advantage of overnight flights home. Ask your expedition specialist about joining a culturally rich post-voyage extension to Quito and Otavalo, a celebrated market town. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Jan 10, 2027

Day
11

Guayaquil, Ecuador

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board flights home, unless you have arranged for additional nights or an extension.

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