Day 1 - Sunday - Jan 4, 2026
Welcome to Lima-Cosmopolitan, Colonial, and Pre-Columbian Culture.
Day 2 - Monday - Jan 5, 2026
Peruvian Treasures, Presidential Palaces, and Pizarro's Conquests. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Jan 6, 2026
| Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, Peru |
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Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Rituals of the Andes. This evening, enjoy dinner featuring Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Wednesday - Jan 7, 2026
| Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, Peru |
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Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses. MACHU PICCHU: Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca's Lost City. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5 - Thursday - Jan 8, 2026
A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Cloud Forest. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and then continue on to Cusco. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 6 - Friday - Jan 9, 2026
Conquistadors, Churches, and the Colorful Culture of Peru. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore Cusco's colorful culture. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 - Saturday - Jan 10, 2026
Travel to Nauta and embark the luxurious vessel, the Delfin III, to cruise the Peruvian Amazon in comfort and convenience. Settle into your spacious suite before meeting your onboard naturalist and cruise director. Later, onboard, enjoy an unforgettable dinner featuring Peruvian cuisine with the freshest local ingredients. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Sunday - Jan 11, 2026
| Cruising the Amazon River |
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Spider Monkeys, Pink Dolphins, and Peru's Favorite Cocktail. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Monday - Jan 12, 2026
| Cruising the Amazon River |
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Exotic Birds, Night Creatures, and Natural Remedies. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Tuesday - Jan 13, 2026
| Manatee Rescue Center, Peru |
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A Manatee Introduction and an Amazon Farewell. (Breakfast)
Day 11 - Wednesday - Jan 14, 2026
Adios, Lima! Fly from Lima to Quito. Take free time today to relax and prepare for your upcoming Galapagos adventure, or walk through the historic city to sample ceviche or helado (Latin-American ice cream). Dine out tonight or ask about the best clubs for music and dancing. (Breakfast)
Day 12 - Thursday - Jan 15, 2026
A Gold Altar, Artistic Avenues, and Two Hemispheres in One Day. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a famed local restaurant with delicious regional cuisine. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 13 - Friday - Jan 16, 2026
| Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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| Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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The Theory of Evolution-and Giant Babies. This morning, take a flight to the Galapagos island of Baltra where you'll embark on your five-day cruise aboard the luxurious MS Infinity yacht. Later, join an onboard briefing of the next day's adventures followed by dinner. Note: The ship is expedition-style designed for open water cruising, however, the itinerary is subject to changes based on open-water conditions, weather, seasonal currents, and Galapagos National Park policies and regulations. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14 - Saturday - Jan 17, 2026
| Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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Marine Life, and Lunar Landscapes. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - Sunday - Jan 18, 2026
| Floreana Island, Galapagos, Ecuador |
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Pink Flamingos, Gliding Rays, and a Message in a Barrel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 16 - Monday - Jan 19, 2026
Diverse Life In and Out of the Water. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 17 - Tuesday - Jan 20, 2026
| San Cristobal Island (Puerto Baquerizo), Ecuador |
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The Geological Genesis of a Magical Archipelago. This afternoon, you'll say farewell to the magical islands of Galapagos and fly to Quito. This evening, spend free time relaxing or enjoy one of Quito's many fine restaurants. (Breakfast)
Day 18 - Wednesday - Jan 21, 2026
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)