Day 1 - Friday - Mar 11, 2022
Arrive in Guayaquil. Upon arrival, it's a short drive to the Hilton Colon hotel, where we spend the night.
Day 2 - Saturday - Mar 12, 2022
| Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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After the 1 1/2-hour flight to the Galapagos, we'll immediately board the ship. Over the course of the week, our exact routing depends on the National Park Service. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Sunday - Mar 13, 2022
| Galapagos Islands, Ecuador |
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While our exact routing depends on the National Park Service, we may visit the following islands: - Bartolome - Santiago - Santa Cruz - Isabela - Fernandina - Floreana - Espanola. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Monday - Mar 14, 2022
| Galapagos Islands, Ecuador |
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Day 5 - Tuesday - Mar 15, 2022
| Galapagos Islands, Ecuador |
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Day 6 - Wednesday - Mar 16, 2022
| Galapagos Islands, Ecuador |
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Day 7 - Thursday - Mar 17, 2022
| Galapagos Islands, Ecuador |
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Day 8 - Friday - Mar 18, 2022
| Galapagos Islands, Ecuador |
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Day 9 - Saturday - Mar 19, 2022
| Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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Depart Galapagos this morning and fly to Lima, Peru. Overnight at the conveniently located Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel. (B,L)
Day 10 - Sunday - Mar 20, 2022
This morning, fly to Cusco then drive to Moray, a visually stunning Inca site believed to have been an agricultural laboratory where Incan priests would test soils and crops. Dine on Peruvian cuisine for lunch at El Parador de Moray, a lodge overlooking the ruins. En route to the hotel, walk through a colorful typical local market before an optional visit to the pottery studio Pablo Seminario, featuring ceramics made with ancient Peruvian techniques and designs. Check into the Sol y Luna Hotel, a Relais & Chateaux property. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Monday - Mar 21, 2022
| Casa Hacienda Orihuela, Peru |
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After breakfast, learn about Peru's history from National Geographic expert Peter Frost. Visit the massive Inca stone fortress of Ollantaytambo. Visit Casa Orihuela for lunch-a working, family-owned hacienda, then see the family's private museum filled with colonial artwork and enjoy a demonstration of Peruvian Paso horses accompanied by Marinera dancers and live music. Watch a traditional weaving demonstration by National Geographic grantee Nilda Callanaupa. After dinner at the hotel, watch a folkloric dance performance. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Tuesday - Mar 22, 2022
Enjoy the views from the valley to Machu Picchu via train with large picture windows. Spend the day exploring Machu Picchu's different structures with your guide-ceremonial religious, astronomical, and agricultural. Overnight at the historic 31-room Belmond Sanctuary Lodge (formerly the Orient-Express Sanctuary Lodge) with views of the Andes. (B,L,D)
Day 13 - Wednesday - Mar 23, 2022
Hike to the Sun Gate this morning, the ancient final checkpoint to Machu Picchu, and watch daybreak over the sacred ruins. The morning is free to explore Machu Picchu on your own or with your guide. After a train and bus ride, visit Awana Kancha, where llamas, alpacas, and vicunas are bred. En route to Cusco, we'll stop at Plaza San Cristobal for photos, offering sweeping views of the colonial part of Cusco. Check into the Belmond Hotel Monasterio for two nights (formerly the Orient-Express Hotel Monasterio). (B,L,D)
Day 14 - Thursday - Mar 24, 2022
Explore the Inca Empire's capital city of Cusco and visit the magnificent 17th-century cathedral and convent of Coricancha, and the vast Sacsayhuaman fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Cusco at your leisure this afternoon. Relax, shop, or visit one of the many churches and museums. Dinner is on your own tonight. (B,L)
Day 15 - Friday - Mar 25, 2022
Return to Lima and visit the Larco Herrera Museum and stroll the Plaza Mayor. Lunch is in traditional Latin American style. Experience the music of the Andes at a presentation of indigenous instruments. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the Belmond (formerly Orient-Express) Miraflores Park Hotel. (B,L)
Day 16 - Saturday - Mar 26, 2022
This morning fly home - or anywhere else you might have decided to go. (B)
