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11 Night Peru and Galapagos Escape and Land Tour

From Lima to Guayaquil

National Geographic Gemini

Lindblad Expeditions
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14172003
  • Departs: Wed, May 12, 2027
  • Returns: Mon, May 17, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - May 6, 2027
    Day
    1
    Lima, Peru
    • Lima, Peru
    Arrive in Lima, Peru's thriving capital, and transfer to the convenient Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport hotel, located at 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 - May 7, 2027
    Day
    2
    Lima, Peru
    • Lima, Peru
    • Air Travel
    • Cusco, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Pisac, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Urubamba, Peru
    Fly to Cusco this morning and transfer down into the Sacred Valley 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 - May 8, 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 - May 9, 2027
    Day
    4
    • Urubamba, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Chincheros, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Cusco, Peru
    Departing the hotel, drive through the Sacred Valley to Chinchero, a typical Andean village, where National Geographic Grantee Nilda Callanaupa gives us a demonstration of Inca weaving traditions with the women in her cooperative. Here, you'll enjoy a family-style lunch. Continue to Cusco and Sacsayhuaman, the emblematic monolithic stone site standing over the city from the northern outskirts. Like Machu Picchu, the ceremonial center was built during the reign of Inka Pachacuti. Opt to return to Cusco downhill on foot, walking through the eclectic San Blas neighborhood. In Cusco, check into the Belmond Monasterio Hotel on Plaza Nazarenas in the historic center for two nights. Dinner is on your own for the next two nights to explore nearby celebrated restaurants or rest and relax at the hotel. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - May 10, 2027
    Day
    5
    Cusco, Peru
    • Cusco, Peru
    This morning, explore Cusco, the center of the Inca universe and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the ornate 17th-century cathedral and Plaza de Armas, as well as the sacred Inca Temple of the Sun. After lunch, the afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy at your own pace: relax, shop, wander, or visit one of Cusco's many churches and museums. Dinner is on your own to delve into the culinary scene in this Andean cultural center. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - May 11, 2027
    Day
    6
    Cusco, Peru
    • 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

    Wednesday - May 12, 2027
    Day
    7
    Guayaquil, Ecuador
    • Guayaquil, Ecuador
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 7 - Wednesday - May 12, 2027
    Day
    7
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
    Thursday - May 13, 2027
    Day
    8
    Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    Friday - May 14, 2027
    Day
    9
    Santa Fe Island, Ecuador
    • Santa Fe Island, Ecuador
    Saturday - May 15, 2027
    Day
    10
    South Plaza, Ecuador
    • South Plaza, Ecuador
    • James Island, Ecuador
    • Chinese Hat Island, Ecuador
    • Genovesa Island, Ecuador
    Fly on Day 7 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. ...
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    Sunday - May 16, 2027
    Day
    11
    Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 11 - Sunday - May 16, 2027
    Day
    11
    • 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

    Monday - May 17, 2027
    Day
    12
    Guayaquil, Ecuador
    • 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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