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Discover the Galápagos & Peru 2025
15 Day Cruise Lima to Quito
Tour Description:
Fantastic treasures await you on this cruise vacation to Peru and the Galápagos Islands. Enjoy a walking tour of Lima; guided sightseeing in Quito, where you can have your photo taken at the “Center of the World,” and also in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire; and an excursion to Otavalo’s famous Indian market, where you can shop for beautiful textiles, artwork, and other unique souvenirs. Also, visit the fascinating Inca constructions of ancient Puca Pucara, which translates to “Red Fortress,” the magnificent Temple of Sacsayhuaman, which overlooks the city of Cusco, the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, and mystical Machu Picchu. Then, fly to San Cristobal Island for a fantastic 4-night Galápagos Islands cruise onboard the recently refurbished Treasure of Galápagos. In the company of a local Naturalist, you’ll encounter indigenous plants and animals found only in the Galápagos Islands, such as giant tortoises, Galápagos fur sea lions, and marine iguanas—just to name a few. Also, enjoy an amazing opportunity to snorkel in the turquoise waters and see the colorful fish, sea lions, and perhaps a penguin or shark! For travelers who want to see ancient ruins, learn about new cultures, and be awed at the amazing natural world, this cruise adventure is not to be missed!
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Dates & Pricing
| Saturday 08 Feb 25 — Sunday 23 Feb 25 | Starting at $9,843 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 22 Feb 25 — Sunday 09 Mar 25 | Starting at $9,843 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Mar 25 — Sunday 23 Mar 25 | Starting at $9,973 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Apr 25 — Sunday 20 Apr 25 | Starting at $9,973 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Apr 25 — Sunday 04 May 25 | Starting at $9,973 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 03 May 25 — Sunday 18 May 25 | Starting at $9,973 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Jul 25 — Sunday 27 Jul 25 | Starting at $9,913 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 20 Sep 25 — Sunday 05 Oct 25 | Starting at $9,973 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 04 Oct 25 — Sunday 19 Oct 25 | Starting at $9,973 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 18 Oct 25 — Sunday 02 Nov 25 | Starting at $9,973 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 15 Nov 25 — Sunday 30 Nov 25 | Starting at $9,843 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & Sightseeing| Day 1 Arrive Lima, Peru: | Welcome to Lima |
| Day 2 Lima: | Walking tour; visit San Francisco Monastery; Larco Herrera Museum and welcome dinner |
| Day 3 Lima-Cusco-Sacred Valley: | Visit Awanakancha to see various camelids from the region, and explore Pisac Market |
| Day 4 Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu: | Visit the Ollantaytambo ruins; take the 360°Train to Machu Picchu; walking tour of Machu Picchu |
| Day 5 Machu Picchu-Cusco: | Enjoy a second included entrance to Machu Picchu; return on the 360°Train to the Sacred Valley and continue to Cusco |
| Day 6 Cusco: | Walking tour of Cusco, visit Santo Domingo Monastery, the Cathedral, and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman |
| Day 7 Cusco-Quito, Ecuador: | Fly to Quito via Lima, dinner at a local restaurant |
| Day 8 Quito: | Excursion to Otavalo's Indian market and Peguche, support an Indigenous community social project, Hacienda lunch |
| Day 9 Quito: | Birdwatching in the Alambi Reserve, walking tour, visit San Francisco Monastery, La Compañía Church, La Ronda Street, a Chocolate factory, and the Equatorial Monument |
| Day 10 Quito-San Cristobal-Galápagos Islands (Embarkation): | Fly to the Galápagos Islands; embark Treasure of Galápagos; visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve on San Cristobal Island |
| Day 11 Galápagos Islands Cruising: | |
| Española Island: | Naturalist-guided walks; snorkeling |
| Day 12 Galápagos Islands Cruising: | |
| Floreana Island: | Naturalist-guided walks; snorkeling |
| Day 13 Galápagos Islands Cruising: | |
| Santa Fé & Santa Cruz Islands: | Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling |
| Day 14 Galápagos Islands (Disembarkation)-Santa Cruz Island-Quito: | Disembark Treasure of Galápagos; visit EL Chato Tortoise Reserve; fly to Quito |
| Day 15 Quito: | Your vacation ends this morning |
Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 11,200 ft.In the Galápagos, there will be “wet landings” meaning guests will need to be able to jump in the water, out of the boats/zodiacs and walk a couple of meters to the beaches. The terrain is rocky and uneven.Small Group Discovery - We never allow more than 16 passengers on our Small Group Discovery vacations, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the destination and local culture.
Notes:
For your overnight stay in Machu Picchu, you will only be allowed to bring an overnight bag weighing no more than 17 pounds due to luggage restrictions on the train. Your main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel where you will return for an overnight the following night.The ship’s itinerary may vary according to water levels, National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited.
For your overnight stay in Machu Picchu, you will only be allowed to bring an overnight bag weighing no more than 17 pounds due to luggage restrictions on the train. Your main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel where you will return for an overnight the following night.The ship’s itinerary may vary according to water levels, National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
LIMA, PERU Welcome to Lima—Cosmopolitan, Colonial, and Pre-Columbian Culture
Enjoy free time today before your Peruvian Andes and Galápagos adventure begins. Explore the fascinating Peruvian capital—where high-rises tower above ancient temples and colorful colonial architecture.
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Day 2
LIMA Peruvian Treasures, Presidential Palaces, and Pizarro’s Conquests
CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Lima—to see the colonial Old Quarter, Plaza de Armas, the presidential Government Palace, and the ornate Cathedral—founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Visit the San Francisco Monastery and see its famous catacombs.
DISCOVERY This evening, join a Guided Tour of Lima’s Larco Herrera Museum—on the site of a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. With the world’s largest private collection of pre-Columbian Peruvian art, see 5,000 years of art, artifacts, and archaeological treasures. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner in the beautiful Peruvian café here.
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Breakfast Dinner
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DinnerDay 3
CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Andes Villages
Fly to the ancient Andean city of Cusco—former capital of the Inca Empire—on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of Awanakancha to encounter llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos and learn about their vital role in Peruvian culture. Continue to the old mountain village of Pisac to browse the local market and colorful stalls for alpaca sweaters, woven blankets, and handmade jewelry.
This evening, enjoy dining on Andean and Western dishes with wine.
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SACRED VALLEY Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo to visit the ruins including the Sun Temple and Princess Baths fountain.
DISCOVERY Join an Escorted Visit to a native Incan home in the village of Ollantaytambo to experience the way of life enduring since the 13th century.
MACHU PICCHU
Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca’s Lost City
CLASSIC All aboard the 360° train to Aguas Calientes enjoying spectacular views of the lush countryside of Urubamba Valley along the way from the panoramic windows or the open-air carriage. From Aguas Calientes, take the winding road to Machu Picchu.
ACTIVE Take a Guided Walk of Machu Picchu to explore the “Lost City of the Incas” high atop the Andes. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land.
DISCOVERY Enjoy your overnight stay at the foot of the mountain with a gourmet dinner including wine.
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Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 5
MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Forest
CLASSIC Take a second included Guided Excursion to Machu Picchu. Set out early to see the sunrise over the ruins, and wander through perfectly assembled stone walls and terraces amid the natural landscape as a hidden sanctuary.
After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco.
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CUSCO Conquistadors, Churches, and the Colorful Culture of Peru
CLASSIC A Guided Walking Tour of Cusco reveals more on the struggle between the Incas and the invading Spaniards. Visit the imposing Cathedral and the Santo Domingo Monastery. Next, see the semi-circular Kenko Amphitheater with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages and the ancient site of Puca Pucara before reaching the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons—was built.
DISCOVERY Tonight, enjoy dinner inspired by Peru’s eclectic mix of cultures.
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Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 7
QUITO, ECUADOR Bienvenido a Ecuador! South America’s Most Biodiverse Country
Fly to Quito, capital of Ecuador and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and begin the Ecuadorian portion of your vacation.
DISCOVERY Tonight, enjoy dinner with delicious regional cuisine.
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Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 8
QUITO. EXCURSION TO OTAVALO Traditions Woven through Generations in the Andean Highlands
CLASSIC Join a Guided Excursion to Otavalo’s Indian market—brimming with colorful woven textiles, traditional Ecuadorean apparel, produce, and craftwork.
DISCOVERY Visit the town of Peguche—famous for its exquisitely handcrafted weavings. Take an Escorted Tour of local homes to observe the handiwork in creating woven blankets and clothing that are so important to life in the Andes highlands.
DISCOVERY Enjoy an authentic Andean Dining Experience with lunch served in a local hacienda.
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QUITO A Gold Altar, Artistic Avenues, and Two Hemispheres at One Time
CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Quito that showcases the colonial city’s historic sites, including the impressive Legislative Palace with its enormous sculpted mural of Ecuadorean history. You’ll also see Independence Plaza and visit the 16th-century San Francisco Monastery, and La Compañía Church—the exquisite Jesuit cathedral with its spectacular Spanish baroque architecture—more than 160 years in the making.
DISCOVERY Take a Guided Walk down Calle La Ronda—one of Quito’s oldest streets—with artist’s workshops and galleries. Later, visit a local chocolate factory to taste for yourself why Ecuador is one of the world’s finest chocolate producers.
CLASSIC Join a Guided Excursion to the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo—the “middle of the world.” Stand in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the same time at the exact location of the Earth’s Equator.
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Breakfast
BreakfastDay 10
SAN CRISTOBAL–GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS (EMBARKATION) Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds
This morning, fly to the remote Galápagos island of San Cristobal where you’ll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galápagos.
CLASSIC Take a Naturalist-Led Excursion to the highlands of San Cristobal to visit the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve. Learn about the island’s endangered giant tortoise population and the reserve’s conservation efforts.
DISCOVERY Your expert Naturalist Guide will point out other wildlife on the island, including songbirds like the yellow warbler, Galápagos large-billed flycatchers, and the Chatham mockingbird (unique to this island), that put Darwin on track of his evolution theory.
Enjoy a Captain’s welcome dinner on board this evening.
NOTE:
The ship’s itinerary may vary according to Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited.
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Day 11
ESPAÑOLA ISLAND Sky-High Ocean Spray and Diverse Life In and Out of the Water
CLASSIC Take a Guided Excursion with your expert Naturalist to explore the southeastern part of the archipelago. Visit the glistening white coral beaches of Gardner Bay to see Galápagos sea lions, marine iguanas, seabirds, and hawks. Watch for three species of Darwin finches—a hallmark of his research.
DISCOVERY Enjoy a prime snorkeling spot in Gardner Bay’s pristine waters to spot a kaleidoscope of multi-colored reef fish, reef sharks, and the amazing Pacific green turtles.
ACTIVE This afternoon, your Naturalist Guide takes you to the sheer cliffs of Punta Suárez to witness the spectacular spray from an ocean blowhole. Watch for the blue-footed and Nazca boobies, and other remarkable bird species, including the waved albatross. Be on the lookout for the male Christmas iguana that turns red and green during mating season.
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 12
FLOREANA ISLAND Pink Flamingos, Gliding Rays, and a Message in a Barrel
CLASSIC Join a Naturalist-Led Excursion to Floreana’s Post Office Bay—with its historic 18th-century whalers’ postal service—consisting of a barrel—to drop mail with the hopes that future travelers will carry it back to the mainland.
ACTIVE Explore the island’s channels by panga boat, or take a swim with playful sea lions. This afternoon, join your Naturalist Guide for an easy hike at Cormorant Point in search of greater flamingos, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles, or take another opportunity to snorkel with reef fish, turtles, and rays gliding through the crystal shallows.
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SANTA FÉ ISLAND A Prehistoric Volcano and Prickly Cactus Forest
ACTIVE Take a Naturalist Guided Hike to explore Barrington Bay—home to one of the most ancient volcanoes in the Galápagos, animal species found nowhere else in the world, and a forest of giant prickly pear cacti—mainstay of the land iguana, endemic only to Santa Fé Island. Keep an eye out for other species exclusive to the island, including the Galápagos hawk, snake, and mockingbird.
Take time to enjoy the inviting waters off Barrington Bay to snorkel with sea lions and vibrantly colored fish, before cruising to Santa Cruz Island.
DISCOVERY You’ll also visit Tortuga Bay for a Naturalist Guided Excursion to Santa Cruz Island—the nesting place of the Pacific green turtle, marine iguanas, and the giant Galápagos tortoise.
This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner served especially for your final night on board.
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 14
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND (DISEMBARKATION) Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands
DISCOVERY Take a Naturalist Guided Excursion to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to visit El Chato Tortoise Reserve. You’ll have the opportunity to observe Galápagos tortoises in the wild and learn how these gentle giants are studied and protected across the archipelago.
Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito.
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Day 15
QUITO, ECUADOR Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Breakfast Accommodations
Accommodations| Lima | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cusco | Quito |
Hilton Lima Miraflores
Moderate Deluxe
Avenida La Paz 1099 Lima Peru
Hilton Lima Miraflores features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Larcomar Shopping Center. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Social, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness center, are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.
Moderate Deluxe
Avenida La Paz 1099 Lima Peru
Hilton Lima Miraflores features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Larcomar Shopping Center. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Social, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness center, are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
