Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima this evening on a late flight. The day is yours to settle in, grab a meal if you're hungry, and get some rest. There's nothing scheduled, so it's a good chance to adjust to the time zone and get ready for the activities ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Andina Premium Miraflores)
- Day 2
Lima
Start with a guided walk through Lima's historic center, a UNESCO site. You'll see the Cathedral at Plaza de Armas and check out colonial buildings, then stop by a former conquistador's home. After that, you have the afternoon free to walk around on your own and find lunch or coffee wherever looks good. By evening, head to the welcome dinner with traditional Peruvian cuisine.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with menu of artful Peruvian dishes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Andina Premium Miraflores)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lima's historic center (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Cathedral at Plaza de Armas
- Visit former conquistador's home
Optional Activities
- Free time exploration of Lima
Landmarks Cathedral at Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas - Day 3
Lima to Cuzco to Sacred Valley
You'll fly over the Andes early today and land in Cuzco. From there, a local guide takes you through the Sacred Valley. Stop in Pisac to browse the handicraft market and pick up souvenirs. Later, you'll join a cooking class learning how to prepare ceviche and pisco sours. Then settle into your hotel in the Sacred Valley for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Flight over the Andes to Cuzco
- Guided tour of Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Visit Pisac village and handicraft market
- Interactive cooking class - learn ceviche and pisco sours preparation
Landmarks Sacred Valley of the Incas Pisac 
- Day 4
Sacred Valley
This morning covers the terraced ruins of Ollantaytambo, an Incan settlement with people still living there. You'll visit ceramic artist Pablo Seminario's studio to see his work inspired by ancient techniques. Next, a community visit introduces traditional growing, harvesting, and weaving methods. Stick around for local music and dances, then enjoy dinner featuring local ingredients from nearby farms.
- Meals
- Lunch (Farm-to-table meal of local specialties)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Visit terraced ruins of Ollantaytambo
- Visit ceramic studio of artist Pablo Seminario
- Community visit and cultural experience with Andean people
- Learn traditional growing, harvesting, and weaving methods
- Music and dance performance
- Farm-to-table meal of local specialties
Landmarks Ollantaytambo 
- Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Early start boarding a train that climbs toward Machu Picchu with mountain views through the windows the whole way. Once you arrive at this Incan site, you'll walk around exploring the ruins set high in the Andes. The jungle and mountains surrounding it create that sense of being truly isolated up here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Machu Picchu with panoramic Andes views
- Exploration of Machu Picchu (La Ciudadela)
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 6
Machu Picchu to Cuzco
The morning is free so you can either go back to Machu Picchu if you want more time, or check out local markets in the area. After lunch, board the train back down to the Sacred Valley and continue to Cuzco. That evening, join the group for a community meal where you'll eat with locals and get a real feel for how people here live.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special community dining experience)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Andina Premium)
Included Activities
- Train journey back to Sacred Valley
- Community dining experience in Cuzco
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion - visit Machu Picchu for a second time
- Explore local markets
- Day 7
Cuzco
Pick your morning activity: head to Sacsayhuamán Fortress to see Incan ruins, or walk through Cuzco's streets finding hidden spots and architecture. Later, join a group tour hitting San Pedro Market, Koricancha Temple, Plaza de Armas, and Cuzco Cathedral. The afternoon after that is yours to explore more or rest. Dinner tonight is at a popular local restaurant serving regional specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Flexible dining at popular local restaurant featuring local flavors of Cuzco)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Casa Andina Premium)
Included Activities
- Tour of Cuzco including San Pedro Market, Koricancha Temple, Plaza de Armas, and Cuzco Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit Incan ruins of Sacsayhuamán Fortress
- Walking tour through Cuzco's streets
Landmarks Sacsayhuamán Fortress San Pedro Market Koricancha Temple Plaza de Armas Cuzco Cathedral - Day 8
Cuzco to Quito
You'll fly to Quito, Ecuador's capital, today and check into your hotel for two nights. This UNESCO site sits between mountains and colonial buildings. The city has a lot of culture and history packed into it, so there's plenty to see if you feel like exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Hotel Alameda)
Included Activities
- Flight to Quito
Landmarks Quito - Day 9
Quito
Start the day touring the Presidential Palace in the colonial center of Quito. Grab lunch, then head to the Equatorial Line Monument and Museum where you can literally stand between two hemispheres. After that, the rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to do whatever you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Hotel Alameda)
Included Activities
- Tour of Presidential Palace
- Visit Equatorial Line Monument and Museum
Landmarks Presidential Palace Equatorial Line Monument and Museum - Day 10
Quito to San Cristóbal, Galápagos
Fly to San Cristóbal in the Galápagos and board your yacht, the M/Y Coral II, which will be your base for four nights. After settling in, head to the Interpretation Center to learn about the islands' volcanic history and wildlife. Later, hike up Tijeretas Hill for nice views and a chance to see frigate birds nesting on the cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/Y <I>Coral II</I>)
Included Activities
- Flight to San Cristóbal, Galápagos
- Embark on M/Y Coral II yacht
- Visit Interpretation Center
- Hike up Tijeretas Hill with Frigate Bird colony views
Landmarks Tijeretas Hill San Cristóbal - Day 11
San Cristóbal, Galápagos
A wet landing takes you to Cerro Brujo with volcanic rock formations and white sand. You can snorkel or relax on the beach, then walk through a lagoon area where you might spot migratory birds. Later, another wet landing means hiking over rocky terrain to a volcanic ridge with great viewpoints. This spot is where three booby species live together along with frigatebirds and sea lions. The olivine beach here is good for snorkeling and riding in small boats looking for seabirds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/Y <I>Coral II</I>)
Included Activities
- Wet landing at Cerro Brujo
- Snorkeling and sunbathing at white sandy beach
- Bird watching at picturesque lagoon
- Hiking to volcanic tuff with viewpoints
- Snorkeling and dinghy rides in search of sea birds
Landmarks Cerro Brujo Kicker Rock - Day 12
Española Island, Galápagos
You'll dry land on Española Island, one of the oldest and most isolated here. Walk through volcanic areas spotting large sea lion groups, seabirds, turquoise marine iguanas, and colorful crabs. Hike to spots where Galápagos doves, hawks, and the world's biggest waved albatross colony gather. You'll also see the Soplador blowhole shoot water up 75 feet high. An afternoon wet landing on white coral sand gives you chances to swim and snorkel with manta rays and reef sharks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/Y <I>Coral II</I>)
Included Activities
- Dry landing on Española Island
- Exploration of volcanic formations
- Hiking to nesting grounds
- View 'Soplador' blowhole
- Wet landing on white coral sandy beach
- Snorkeling among marine wildlife
Landmarks Española Island - Day 13
Floreana Island, Galápagos
A wet landing on Floreana Island puts you on an olivine green beach. You'll hike through mangroves to a brackish lagoon with a huge flamingo population. Continue to a white sandy beach where green sea turtles nest. Swim or snorkel with sea turtles and sea lions. In the afternoon, another wet landing brings you to the Post Office, where a wooden barrel from 1793 still sits. You can add your own postcards there and hope other travelers deliver them. Look around for Darwin's finches and other local wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (M/Y <I>Coral II</I>)
Included Activities
- Wet landing on Floreana Island
- Hike through mangrove beds to flamingo lagoon
- Visit white sandy beach with sea turtle nesting site
- Snorkeling with sea turtles, reef fish, and sea lions
- Wet landing at 'Post Office' Bay
- Post Office postcard tradition activity
Landmarks Floreana Island Post Office Bay - Day 14
Santa Cruz Island to Quito
A dry landing on Santa Cruz Island takes you from the coast into humid forests and up to the Highlands Tortoise Reserve. You'll see the famous Galápagos giant tortoises and various birds including finches, flycatchers, and warblers. After this final wildlife experience, fly back to Quito where a day room near the airport is available before your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Dry landing on Santa Cruz Island
- Visit Highlands Tortoise Reserve
- Observation of Galápagos Giant Tortoises and bird species
Landmarks Santa Cruz Island Highlands Tortoise Reserve
