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10 Night Peru and Galapagos Escape Cruise and Land Tour from Lima
Ship: National Geographic Islander II
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed: Friday, May 9, 2025 from Lima, Peru
Ended: Monday, May 19, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, May 9, 2025
departure of the National Geographic Islander II. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
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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.
Day 2 - Saturday - May 10, 2025
Lima, Peru
Air Travel
Cusco, Peru
Bus Travel
Chincheros, Peru
Bus Travel
Urubamba, Peru
Upon arrival in Cusco, drive through the Sacred Valley to Chinchero, a typical Andean village, where National Geographic Grantee Nilda Callanaupa joins you for lunch and a demonstration of Inca weaving traditions. Continue to the Tambo del Inka, where you'll stay two nights. Dinner tonight is at the hotel.
Day 3 - Sunday - May 11, 2025
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.
Day 4 - Monday - May 12, 2025
Urubamba, Peru
Land 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. Explore the 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.
Day 5 - Tuesday - May 13, 2025
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.
Day 6 - Wednesday - May 14, 2025
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Day 7 - Thursday - May 15, 2025
Air Travel
Day 8 - Friday - May 16, 2025
Cruise Begins
Day 9 - Saturday - May 17, 2025
Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Santa Fe Island, Ecuador
South Plaza, Ecuador
James Island, Ecuador
Chinese Hat Island, Ecuador
Genovesa Island, 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 you'll bid farewell to Darwin's Islands.
Day 10 - Sunday - May 18, 2025
Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
Cruise Ends
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.
Day 11 - Monday - May 19, 2025
Guayaquil, Ecuador
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board flights home, unless you have arranged for additional nights or an extension.
