Tauck Value Includes: All gratuities to Tauck Director, guides, naturalists and ship staff
Exclusive 6-night Galápagos Cruise aboard the expedition ship, Isabela II – with 40 Tauck guests
Private Tauck Shore Excursions in the Galápagos – averaging two daily – with expert naturalist guides
8 nights’ hotel accommodations, most meals and guided sightseeing in Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco and Guayaquil
Man-made pursuits in Peru pay testimony to age-old cultural traditions at a horse ranch and ancient civilizations like Machu Picchu, tucked in the clouds
2. DISCOVER LIFE IN LIMA
View the world’s largest private collection of pre-Columbian art at the Museo Larco, housed in an 18th-century colonial mansion, and meet smooth-gaited Peruvian pasos during a visit to a horse ranch. Sightseeing continues back in Lima when we take you inside San Pedro Church, built in 1638, to see its gold-leafed Baroque altars and “La Abuelita,” the oldest bell in Peru. Join us tonight for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals BLD
3. SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS Rise early for a flight to Cusco, the place to begin your in-depth exploration of Incan culture. A weaving demonstration at a local farm showcases colorful traditions that have been handed down through the centuries, followed by a close-up look at the mighty fortress of Ollantaytambo. Your eco-friendly hotel features spectacular views in an enchanted Sacred Valley setting. Meals BLD
4. EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU
A walking tour leads to a visit to a private home before boarding a rail journey back in time to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. A local expert enriches your visit with insights and stories that make the spiritual history of this sacred Inca citadel come alive. Spend the night at the sought-after Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, located close to the entrance of this mystical site. Meals BLD
5. MYSTICAL MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO If you wish, explore Machu Picchu’s ruins again on your own before returning to Cusco to visit Korikancha. Stay for the next two nights at the lavishly restored Hotel Monasterio. Meals BLD
6. DISCOVER COLONIAL CUSCO
Sightseeing of ancient stone ruins and city landmarks is balanced with time at leisure today to enjoy Cusco, your way. Meals B
7. FLY TO THE PORT CITY OF GUAYAQUIL Fly via Lima to Guayaquil, the perfect gateway for your 6-night Galápagos cruise. Enjoy city sightseeing upon arrival. Meals BD
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825 Unique Galápagos Wildlife
Nowhere else in the world will you find some of these species of birds, mammals and amphibians; friendly and inquisitive, these animals have a remarkable lack of fear and are unaffected by mankind
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Scenic train journeys to and from Machu Picchu – and an overnight stay at the only hotel located near the ancient ruins
Lunch at a Peruvian horse ranch & dinner at a historic mansion in Lima; two nights at a 5-star, 16th-century monastery in Cusco
Aboard ship – daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks, wine with dinner Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
36 meals (14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 12 dinners); applicable fuel surcharges, admission fees, service charges and porterage
8. CRUISING BEGINS IN THE GALÁPAGOS Your morning flight takes you to San Cristobal, starting point for your cruise aboard your expedition ship, Isabela II. Shore excursions with our expert naturalists aboard Zodiac-style pangas introduce you to wildlife not found anywhere else in the world. Enjoy the Captain’s welcome reception tonight! Meals BLD
9. WET & DRY LANDINGS AT GENOVESA Cruise along the cliffs of Genovesa (Tower) Island to Prince Philip’s Steps. Climb up to flat land for a walk across the island to see large colonies of masked boobies, frigate birds and storm petrels. A wet landing on lava terrain lets you view the birds of beautiful Darwin Bay. Swim or snorkel before returning to the ship. Meals BLD
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