Galápagos Islands - Nine of the Best Isles plus Machu Picchu
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Friday, December 18, 2026
15 Nights
Lima
MS Santa Cruz II
Ocean View
$11,538
per person
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Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Lima
Peru
Wander through world-class museums and colonial plazas before savoring the world's best ceviche in Peru's culinary capital.
Arrive
2026-12-03 00:00:00
Day 2
Lima
Peru
Wander through world-class museums and colonial plazas before savoring the world's best ceviche in Peru's culinary capital.
Arrive
2026-12-04 00:00:00
Day 3
Cuzco
Peru
Explore the magnificent Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan citadel nestled high in the cloud-wrapped Andes Mountains.
Arrive
2026-12-05 00:00:00
Day 4
Machu Picchu
Peru
Explore the breathtaking Incan citadel perched high in the Andes Mountains, where ancient stone temples and terraces unveil Peru's most iconic archaeological wonder.
Arrive
2026-12-06 00:00:00
Day 5
Cuzco
Peru
Explore the magnificent Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan citadel nestled high in the cloud-wrapped Andes Mountains.
Arrive
2026-12-07 00:00:00
Day 6
Quito
Ecuador
Ride the world's highest aerial tramway above the Andes and gaze down at Ecuador's lush green valleys from the clouds.
Arrive
2026-12-08 00:00:00
Day 7
Quito
Ecuador
Ride the world's highest aerial tramway above the Andes and gaze down at Ecuador's lush green valleys from the clouds.
Arrive
2026-12-09 00:00:00
Day 8
Seymour
Ecuador
Encounter otherworldly wildlife on the Galápagos Islands, where giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies roam freely in their natural island paradise.
Arrive
2026-12-10 00:00:00
Depart
2026-12-10 14:50:00
Day 8
Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Encounter giant Galápagos tortoises in their natural habitat and snorkel pristine waters teeming with unique island wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
Arrive
2026-12-10 15:30:00
Depart
2026-12-10 20:30:00
Day 9
Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Dive into crystalline waters teeming with playful sea lions, penguins, and tropical fish while surrounded by dramatic volcanic cliffs.
Arrive
2026-12-11 07:00:00
Depart
2026-12-11 12:00:00
Day 9
Fernandina Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and spot rare marine iguanas in their natural habitat on pristine black sand beaches.
Arrive
2026-12-11 14:00:00
Depart
2026-12-11 18:15:00
Day 10
Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz
Ecuador
Encounter giant tortoises in their native habitat at the Charles Darwin Research Station, a once-in-a-lifetime Galápagos experience.
Arrive
2026-12-12 08:15:00
Depart
2026-12-12 02:42:00
Day 11
Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galápagos
Ecuador
Drop a postcard in a 300-year-old barrel and witness marine iguanas dive alongside playful sea lions in crystalline waters.
Arrive
2026-12-13 06:00:00
Depart
2026-12-13 11:40:00
Day 11
Champion Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and dive into crystalline waters teeming with hammerhead sharks and tropical fish.
Arrive
2026-12-13 12:00:00
Depart
2026-12-13 15:30:00
Day 11
Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Wade through shallow lagoons where flamingos feed alongside playful sea lions and endemic Galápagos species.
Arrive
2026-12-13 16:00:00
Depart
2026-12-13 23:30:00
Day 12
Seymour
Ecuador
Encounter otherworldly wildlife on the Galápagos Islands, where giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies roam freely in their natural island paradise.
Arrive
2026-12-14 08:30:00
Day 12
Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and giant tortoises in pristine turquoise waters teeming with Galápagos wildlife.
Arrive
2026-12-14 15:20:00
Depart
2026-12-14 02:15:00
Day 13
Buccaneer Cove, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and spot Galapagos penguins in their natural habitat at this pristine volcanic cove.
Arrive
2026-12-15 06:00:00
Depart
2026-12-15 12:40:00
Day 13
Puerto Egas
Ecuador
Swim alongside playful sea lions and snorkel pristine waters teeming with tropical fish in the Galápagos Islands' most accessible port.
Arrive
2026-12-15 13:20:00
Depart
2026-12-15 04:15:00
Day 14
Rabida Island
Ecuador
Encounter playful Galápagos sea lions, marine iguanas, and exotic bird species in their natural habitat on this pristine volcanic island.
Arrive
2026-12-16 06:00:00
Depart
2026-12-16 12:00:00
Day 14
Bartolome Island
Ecuador
Hike volcanic rock formations and snorkel pristine waters teeming with Galápagos wildlife in this naturalist's paradise.
Arrive
2026-12-16 14:00:00
Depart
2026-12-16 01:15:00
Day 15
El Barranco, Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Watch Darwin finches, red-footed boobies, and frigatebirds thrive in this dramatic volcanic caldera sanctuary teeming with endemic wildlife.
Arrive
2026-12-17 06:30:00
Depart
2026-12-17 23:59:00
Day 16
Darwin Bay, Genovesa Island, Galápagos
Ecuador
Dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with hammerhead sharks, playful sea lions, and endemic Galápagos wildlife in this pristine volcanic caldera.
Arrive
2026-12-18 00:00:00
Depart
2026-12-18 01:15:00
Day 16
🌊 At Sea
Day 16
Seymour
Ecuador
Encounter otherworldly wildlife on the Galápagos Islands, where giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies roam freely in their natural island paradise.
Arrive
2026-12-18 08:30:00
About This Cruise
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