Email Print

iCruise Cruises
Cruise Lines
Lindblad Expedition Cruises
Lindblad Expeditions Ships
National Geographic Delfina Ship Information
Itineraries
15 Night Galapagos by Catamaran Machu Picchu and Perus Land of the Inca Cruise and Land Tour

Virtual Tours

National Geographic Delfina

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

Photos are examples only. Actual cabin colors and features may vary.

15 Night Galapagos by Catamaran Machu Picchu and Perus Land of the Inca Cruise and Land Tour

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

Array
(
    [Thumbnail] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-large-rgb-lex-ship-ng-delfina-exterior-8711_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [1] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => https://c558963.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/768566.jpg
                )

            [2] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-200-large-rgb-lex-ship-ng-xploration-exterior-8641_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [3] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-305-shutterstock_716162845_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [4] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-302-shutterstock_139047392_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [5] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-303-shutterstock_331980266_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [6] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-300-shutterstock_2470650_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [7] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-301-shutterstock_116314246_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [8] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-304-shutterstock_553972051_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [9] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-306-shutterstock_1456577678_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [10] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-39-medium-rgb-lex-ship-ng-delfina-interior-cabin-cat_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

            [11] => Array
                (
                    [ThumbnailPath] => ../images/thumbnails/ship_863_1280x960-40-medium-rgb-lex-ship-ng-delfina-interior-cabin-cat-4-upper-deck-8835_480x480_tb.jpg
                )

        )

)

Track this Cruise. Get Price Alerts

Get FREE Price Alerts

Subscribe to our weekly cruise deals email and enjoy FREE price change alerts and updates for this cruise and others like it.

Email Address

Track this Cruise

We promise to protect your privacy and personal data. You can review our privacy policy here.

National Geographic Delfina
Lindblad Expeditions
5 Stars

Cruise #: 13988886

Sail Date: Friday, Feb 21, 2025

Return Date: Saturday, Mar 8, 2025

See More Dates >

Room Types & Rates:

Inside		Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Outside		$11,771
Balcony		Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Suite		$15,933

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

Includes taxes & fees

Request a Quote

Save

How To Book This Cruise

1-800-427-8473

Expert travel agents are ready to assist you. Please reference Cruise Number CN-13988886.

Get A Quote

Just complete this short quote form and one of our agents will get you a quote right away.

Day by Day Summary and Map

15 Night Galapagos by Catamaran Machu Picchu and Perus Land of the Inca Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Feb 21, 2025

Day
1

Guayaquil, Ecuador

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 overnight. Both cities are well-served by international carriers, and Galapagos flights start and end in Quito with a stop in Guayaquil. You may opt for a pre-voyage extension to Mashpi Reserve in the tropical Andes. Or arrive just one day early to join the See Quito Pre-Voyage Extension. ...
Read More

Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Feb 22, 2025

Day
2

Quito, Ecuador

Air Travel

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Air Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 2 - Saturday - Feb 22, 2025

Day
2

Cruise Begins

San Cristobal Island (Puerto Baquerizo), Ecuador

Fly to the Galapagos and embark National Geographic Delfina, a stable and stylish catamaran accommodating 16 guests, available as a private charter. Explore the islands and their remarkable wildlife.

Sunday - Feb 23, 2025

Day
3

Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Monday - Feb 24, 2025

Day
4

Fernandina Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Tuesday - Feb 25, 2025

Day
5

Espanola, Ecuador

Wednesday - Feb 26, 2025

Day
6

Floreana Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Thursday - Feb 27, 2025

Day
7

Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Friday - Feb 28, 2025

Day
8

San Bartolome, El Salvador

James Island, Ecuador

North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Genovesa Island, Ecuador

Saturday - Mar 1, 2025

Day
9

San Cristobal Island (Puerto Baquerizo), Ecuador

San Cristobal Island (Puerto Baquerizo), Ecuador

Below are a selection of islands you may visit during your expedition. 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 you may also encounter prehistoric-looking land iguanas feeding on cactus. Bartolome: Climb the steps to the summit of this 300-foot volcanic wonderland for stunning views. Explore, swim, and snorkel from the beach. Catch a glimpse of Galapagos penguins, one of the world's rarest. Isabela: Cross the Equator at Volcan Ecuador, the northernmost of Isabela's six great shield volcanoes. Keep an eye out 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 bird paradise, also home to vividly colored marine iguanas. Watch sea lions on the white-sand beach, and snorkel offshore at Gardner Bay. Floreana: Follow a trail past a pink-tinted lagoon sometimes frequented by flamingos. Snorkel among sea lions and abundant fish, or cruise along Champion Islet by Zodiac. Visit the historic mail 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. Witness giant tortoises roaming in the wild in the lush, green highlands. 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 into this flooded caldera, home to over one million seabirds. Visit Prince Philip's Steps at the top of the island. Highlights along the trail are many, from Nazca, red-, and blue-footed boobies and frigates, to gulls, owls, fur seals, hammerhead sharks, turtles, and manta rays. San Cristobal: Walk along the powdery white sand at a gorgeous beach fronted by iconic Kicker Rock. Explore Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, where sea lions thrive in the middle of town. ...
Read More

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 9 - Saturday - Mar 1, 2025

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 you'll spend two nights.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Mar 2, 2025

Day
10

Lima, Peru

Explore UNESCO World Heritage-designated colonial Lima this morning, where you'll 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 the hotel with dinner on your own to sample local fare. ...
Read More

Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Mar 3, 2025

Day
11

Lima, Peru

Air Travel

Cusco, Peru

Bus Travel

Moray, Peru, Peru

Bus Travel

Urubamba, 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, where you'll stay in individual casitas set in verdant greens. ...
Read More

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Mar 4, 2025

Day
12

Urubamba, Peru

Bus Travel

Ollantaytambo, Peru

Bus Travel

Urubamba, Peru

Spend the day exploring the archaeological 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 you for a talk at your 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 you'll be treated to a show of Peruvian Paso horses, and National Geographic grantee Nilda Callanaupa, founder of El Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco, demonstrates Inca weaving traditions. Don't forget to pack your duffel bag for your 2-day trip to Machu Picchu. ...
Read More

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025

Day
13

Urubamba, 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 your hand-picked tour director and local guides. Lunch and dinner at the hotel. ...
Read More

Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - Mar 6, 2025

Day
14

Machu Picchu, Peru

Bus Travel

Aguas Calientes, Peru

Train Travel

Ollantaytambo, Peru

Bus Travel

Cusco, Peru

Awaken this morning at Machu Picchu, where your 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 into the Belmond Hotel Monasterio on Plaza Nazarenas in the heart of Cusco for two nights. Occupying a monastery founded in 1592, the hotel-like much of colonial Cusco-is built atop Inca stones. ...
Read More

Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - Mar 7, 2025

Day
15

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. ...
Read More

Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Mar 8, 2025

Day
16

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 spend the night and fly to Iquitos to join the Upper Amazon Expedition aboard Delfin II on Sunday. ...
Read More

Save

Other Sail Dates and Itineraries on National Geographic Delfina

Sail Date	Itinerary Name	Inside From	Outside From	Balcony From	Suite From	Details

Save

Overlay Title

Request a Call - We will call you right back

We are sorry, there are no travel agents available right now to return your call. Please complete the form below and one of our travel agents will call you back as soon as they are online. Thank you and we look forward to serving you.

Title:

Your Name:

Country: