Summary
If you’re looking for an adventure of a lifetime, this 24-day journey from the waters of the Galapagos to Peru might just be it! On this adventure, spend ten days drifting across the Pacific Ocean and uncover the natural beauty and unique wildlife of the Ecuadorian Isles. Retrace the voyage of Charles Darwin by sea, admiring the sandy beaches of Espumilla and the volcanic craters of Isla Santiago. Look out for blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea turtles and sea lions in their natural habitat, then fly to Peru for lush valleys, rich rainforests and the Inca heartlands. Travel south from Lima to Arequipa, see condors in Colca Canyon and get to the wild heart of the Amazon Jungle. Consider trekking along the acclaimed Inca Trail or relax on a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. With a local leader each step of the way, you’ll get all the best insights, too!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Quito
- Day 2
- Quito-Isla San Cristobal
- Day 3
- Isla Bartolome-Bahia Sullivan
- Day 4
- Isla Santiago-Espumilla Beach-Buccaneer Cove-Puert...
- Day 5
- Isla Santa Cruz-Charles Darwin Station-Santa Cruz ...
- Day 6
- North Seymour
- Day 7
- Black Turtle Cove-Cerro Dragon
- Day 8
- Isla Rabida-Sombrero Chino
- Day 9
- Las Bachas-Isla Baltra-Quito
- Day 10
- Quito-Lima
- Day 11
- Arequipa
- Day 12
- Arequipa
- Day 13
- Colca Canyon
- Day 14
- Lake Titicaca-Puno
- Day 15
- Taquile-Lake Titicaca-Puno
- Day 16
- Raqchi-Cusco
- Day 17
- Cusco
- Day 18
- Ollantaytambo
- Day 19
- Aguas Calientes
- Day 20
- Cusco
- Day 21
- Amazon Jungle
- Day 22
- Amazon Jungle
- Day 23
- Lima
- Day 24
- Lima
Countries (2): Ecuador, Peru
Travel Cities (13): Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Cusco, Galapagos Islands, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puerto Ayora, Puerto Maldonado, Puno, Quito, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Santa Cruz Island