Machu Picchu & Galapagos Wonders
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Wonders
Feburary 13-26, 2023
Journey from the Land of the Incas to the Galápagos archipelago, enjoying a 4-night cruise aboard a personal yacht. Delve deep into ancient cultures at Machu Picchu – the fabled lost city. Explore UNESCO-designated Spanish colonial cities and stand between two hemispheres at the Equatorial Line. Experience the best of the Galápagos archipelago, where an abundance of natural wildlife recalls Darwin’s theories in a pristine world that’s virtually unspoiled. You’ll encounter hidden wonders in Peru, the “Middle of the World” in Ecuador, and see ethereal wildlife on a cruise along Eden-like islands.
Pre-Night: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
Casa Andina Private Collection is a 5-star hotel, in an unbeatable location in the heart of Miraflores. This was the first luxury hotel built outside of downtown Lima and it has been completely restored to create a contemporary but very Peruvian experience. All 148 guestrooms at Casa Andina Private Collection offer wireless Internet access, 32-inch LCD TVs, and in-room safes. The hotel also offers 4 conference rooms, a gourmet restaurant, a coffee shop, a spa, gym, beauty salon and a heated swimming pool.
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A dry landing on Española Island, one of the oldest and most isolated in the Galápagos, offers an unparalleled variety of wildlife. Explore volcanic formations and see large colonies of sea lions and seabirds including the Española mockingbird, Nazca boobies, and the spectacular red-billed tropicbirds. On Española, turquoise colored marine iguanas, lava lizards, and the colorful Sally light-foot crabs abound. A hike brings you to nesting grounds where you may spot favorites such as the Galápagos dove, the Galápagos hawk, swallow-tailed gulls and the world’s largest colony of waved albatross - a true highlight! Admire the island’s dramatic backdrop and famous “Soplador,” a blowhole that shoots water 75 feet into the air. This afternoon a wet landing on a beautiful white coral sandy beach guarded by a colony of sea lions offers the opportunity to spot Galápagos hawks, American Oystercatchers, Galápagos Ground Doves, Hood mockingbirds, Yellow Warblers, lava lizards, marine iguanas, and three species of Darwin’s finches. Swim and snorkel among the Galápagos’ marine wildlife such as king angelfish, Creole fish, damsel fish, parrotfish, manta rays, and white-tipped reef sharks.