Unique
Galápagos Wildlife
Species unknown elsewhere on the Earth live comfortably in the Galápagos. Friendly and inquisitive, these animals show a remarkable lack of fear – they are undisturbed by human visitors.
for the elite of the Incan Empire. A sophisticated alignment of form, function and mountain slope make the site breathtaking, even without consideration of its cloud-level height. Meals BLD
5. SITES OF A SACRED VALLEY & CUSCO Rise early for a return look at the ruins, made easy by the unique location of your lodge, before the return drive to Aguas Calientes. Visit the town’s market, then board a train bound for Ollantaytambo (and on to Urubamba) to visit the ancient site of Korikancha. Meaning “courtyard of gold,” it was once a sumptuous Incan temple and observatory complex. Meals BD
6. COLONIAL CUSCO & AN INCAN FORTRESS In Cusco, whitewashed buildings, roof tiles and cobbled streets reflect the city’s Spanish heritage (built atop the ruins of the original Incan city). The Baroque Cusco Cathedral, considered one of the most splendid Spanish colonial churches in America for the quality of its paintings and carvings, incorporates imagery from the Incan culture, such as the pumas carved on its enormous doors. You’ll also see the ruins of Sacsayhuamán (Satisfied Falcon) Fortress, constructed from massive blocks of stone fit expertly
together without the use of mortar; how the blocks were cut, moved and placed without the assistance of devices or motors has long been subject to theories of enchantment and giants. Meals B
7. GUAYAQUIL, A GATEWAY TO CRUISING Fly to Lima, then on to the port city of Guayaquil. Sightseeing will introduce you to Ecuador’s largest city – the country’s commercial hub – one seeing rapid change and increasingly proud of an emerging theater, film and art scene. Meals BD
8. CRUISING BEGINS IN THE GALÁPAGOS Fly to the island of San Cristobal to board the expedition ship,
Isabela II. Enjoy the Captain’s welcome reception tonight. Meals BLD
9. WET & DRY LANDINGS / ISLA GENOVESA Zodiac-style pangas are used for shore excursions. A wet landing means stepping over the side of the boat into the surf and wading ashore; a dry landing means stepping directly onto a rock or lava surface from the panga, with a hand from the Tauck naturalists. A cruise along Genovesa Island stops for a climb up to flat land and a cross-island walk to view sea lions, lava lizards, marine iguanas and more. Swim or snorkel before a return to the ship. Meals BLD
Experienced naturalists and Tauck Directors accompany all shore excursions, leading and sharing their knowledge.
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