Wild Galápagos and Peru Escape

• Attend an Andean weaving demonstration by a National Geographic Grantee. • Take a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu and explore its enchanting labyrinth of Inca ruins. • Discover the unique species and pristine islands of the Galápagos with a team of naturalists. 10 DAYS FROM $7,190

DAY 1 I LIMA, PERU Arrive in Lima and transfer to our hotel. Wyndham Costa del Sol

DAYS 2–3 I CUSCO/SACRED VALLEY/ MACHU PICCHU Fly to Cusco and travel through the Urubamba Valley, known as the Sacred Valley of the Inca, to our base for the next two nights. Learn about Andean weaving from Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, a National Geographic Grantee. Explore the stone fortress of Ollantaytambo, then board the train to Machu Picchu and spend an afternoon exploring the spectacular ruins. Tambo del Inka I Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 4–5 I CUSCO/GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR Return to Cusco to explore this Inca imperial city and spend the night. The next day, fly to Guayaquil for the night. The following morning, fly to the Galápagos Islands and board our ship. Hotel Palacio del Inka; Hotel del Parque; National Geographic Islander for the remainder of the trip I Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D

DAYS 6–9 I GALÁPAGOS During our time in the Galápagos, we will make stops at Isla Santa Cruz and a selection of other islands.* We'll join our naturalists on walks to learn about endemic wildlife, with opportunities to swim, snorkel, and explore by kayak or Zodiac. We may encounter marine iguanas on Isla Santiago, swim with sea lions on Isla Plaza Sur, and walk among giant tortoises on Isla Santa Cruz. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAY 10 I GALÁPAGOS/GUAYAQUIL After breakfast, disembark in Baltra and fly to Guayaquil for day rooms and connections home. Hotel del Parque I Meals: 1B

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. A National Geographic Expert will join select departures.

INFORMATION

2021 and 2022 Dates: Expeditions depart Fridays throughout the year. See our website for specific departure dates.

All departures are family friendly and staffed by National Geographic–certified field educators. See details on the National Geographic Global Explorers Program on page 29.

See page 65 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $10,070. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $520 per person (subject to change). *Itineraries vary and are subject to Galápagos National Park regulations.

Book by July 31, 2021 and receive FREE round-trip airfare between Guayaquil and the Galápagos on select 2021 and 2022 departures. Call for details.

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