Selected Itinerary
Bienvenido! Welcome to Quito, the capital of Ecuador that sits right on the equator. You will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Two Night Stay: Quito
Take a walking tour of the colonial centre of Quito. Make your way to the middle of the world to put one foot in both the northern and southern hemisphere, then visit the Intiñan Museum.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Fly to the Galápagos Islands for a cruise through one of the world’s most unique environments. Journey to volcanic islands and sandy beaches, and enjoy up close encounters with friendly wildlife. Sailing schedule varies depending on your vessel and local conditions.
Four Night Cruise: MY Isabela II
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your cruise will visit various islands, beaches, bays and inlets to reveal the bounty of wonders in Galápagos. Each day, you will be taken on guided walks, excursions and glass bottom boat tours to discover the unique landscapes and wildlife. You will have the opportunity to see the giant Galápagos tortoise, sea lion colonies, green sea turtles, land and marine iguanas, and a variety of bird life including the famous blue-footed booby. Note: Daily cruise schedule is subject to change.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your cruise will visit various islands, beaches, bays and inlets to reveal the bounty of wonders in Galápagos. Each day you will be taken on guided walks, excursions and glass bottom boat tours to discover the unique landscapes and wildlife.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your cruise will visit various islands, beaches, bays and inlets to reveal the bounty of wonders in Galápagos. Each day you will be taken on guided walks, excursions and glass bottom boat tours to discover the unique landscapes and wildlife.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Farewell this natural wonderland and fly via Guayaquil to Lima, Peru, home of ancient civilizations, rich cultures, majestic ruins, snow-capped mountains and fertile jungle.
Overnight Stay: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to the city of Iquitos and transfer to the Delfin III. Your crew will welcome you as you set sail on the Amazon .
Three Night Cruise: Delfin III
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Keep your eye out for various animals on guided jungle walk. Cruise one of the best preserved areas of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. You will even have the opportunity to swim with pink dolphins.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel through small tributaries in search of the abundant wildlife. Visit Nauta Cano Creek and try your hand at piranha fishing. Tonight, take a safari in search of caiman.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to a Manatee Rescue Centre and see how the manatees are cared for and prepared for re-introduction into their natural habitat. Return to Iquitos for your flight to Lima.
Two Night Stay: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
The morning is free to relax. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of Lima, a former city of Conquistadors. See one of Lima’s famous ancient pyramids in the middle of the city before heading to the city centre. Walk the famous Jiron de la Union, then visit the main plaza which houses the Presidential & Municipal Palaces. To finish, we enter the sanctuary of the 16th century Santo Domingo Church. You’re Invited: Tonight, take a guided tour of the Larco Museum. Housing one of the best collections of Inca and pre Inca artefacts, this is the perfect pre-cursor to your journey ahead. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional dinner at the museum.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire set high in the Andes Mountains. As you transfer to the breathtaking Sacred Valley, stop off at Awana Kancha llama farm and textile centre. Gain an insight into the Andean camelids; llama, alpaca, vicuña and guanaco as well as viewing traditional Andean weaving techniques. This afternoon, we head into the colourful town of Pisac with its traditional markets.
Two Night Stay: Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a walking tour of the town of Ollantaytambo, the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the Americas. Your tour includes a visit to a traditional home to see how the locals live, then see the incredible Incan fortress that overlooks the town. You’re Invited: We will then visit a community which will give you the chance to meet the students and teachers at the local school and learn about their lifestyle.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the train station and board the Vistadome train for the journey to Machu Picchu. The highlight of the day is your visit to the ancient Inca site. Mystery still surrounds these well preserved ruins perched in between sheer cliffs and your visit will allow you to understand why they are one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Your expert local guide will share stories and knowledge to reveal some of the mysteries of this “Lost City of the Incas”.
Overnight Stay: Machu Picchu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the morning exploring the quaint town of Aguas Calientes or return for a final visit to Machu Picchu (own expense) before re boarding the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo. Return to Cuzco through the Sacred Valley across the patchwork fields of the Chinchero plateau.
Three Night Stay: Cuzco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a walking tour of the charming city of Cuzco, a World Heritage listed site that was a former capital of the Incas. Visit the Inca temple of Coricancha, head through cobblestone streets and past ancient Inca buildings to Cuzco’s fascinating central market. Explore Inca ruins on the outskirts of the city including the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, and finish with a visit to the beautiful main plaza and its surrounding cathedrals. Tonight, dine at a local restaurant that specialises in nouveau Andean cuisine.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is free to explore fascinating Cuzco.
Discover More: Explore Moray and Maras, take a markets, museums and monastery tour or indulge in an innovative Peru tasting tour (additional cost)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Puno on the banks of the beautiful Lake Titicaca, the birthplace of the Inca Empire. Enjoy an excursion to the unique floating islands of Uros. These islands are made of the hollow totora reeds allowing them to float. Entire communities are built on these fascinating islands and your guide will introduce you to the unique lifestyle of the Uros.
Overnight Stay: Lake Titicaca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Soak up the surroundings of Lake Titicaca before transferring to the airport to fly to Lima.
Overnight Stay: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly across the breadth of South America to Buenos Aires, Argentina, a country rich in history and culture. Buenos Aires is a sophisticated city with a strong European in?uence. Having enjoyed wealth and opulence once upon a time, it is a wonderful place to discover. Transfer to your downtown hotel.
Three Night Stay: Buenos Aires
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get acquainted with this beautiful city known as the “Paris of the Americas”. Visit the central square, Plaza de Mayo surrounded by the Casa Rosada (Presidential Headquarters) and the Cabildo (Colonial Town Hall). We then travel through the charming streets of San Telmo, the home of Tango and down the colourful roads of La Boca. You’re Invited: This evening, enjoy a taste of tradition and culture as we soak up the sultry moves of a tango show accompanied by a sumptuous dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Free day to explore Buenos Aires.
Discover More: Belle Epoque and Colon Theatre tour, Culinary tour or a Street Art tour (additional cost)
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’re Invited: Drive to an Argentinian ranch or “estancia”. Here you will learn about their famous cowboys or “gauchos”. Explore the ranch, then feast on a traditional “parilla” or BBQ lunch.
Overnight Stay: Argentinian Ranch
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly to Iguazú Falls. Set in a tropical jungle, the falls spill over towering cliffs to create a thunderous roar.
Two Night Stay: Iguazú Falls
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour the Argentinian side of the falls. Board the ecological train and ride to the “Devil’s Throat” viewpoint, one of the most spectacular views that Iguazú has to offer.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, cross the border into Brazil and tour the majestic Brazilian falls. Make your way through the rainforest and along walkways up close to the base of the falls for outstanding views. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro and famous Copacabana Beach. Rio is a city full of life, colour and vibrancy mixed with beautiful tropical coastal scenery and is a delight to visit.
Three Night Stay: Rio de Janeiro
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour Rio de Janeiro. Ride the cogwheel railway up Corcovado Mountain to the famous “Christ the Redeemer” statue, then take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for amazing views of the city. You’re Invited: Visit the Sambadrome, the site of Rio Carnival where we try on some carnival costumes #
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day free to explore Rio. This evening, feast like a local with a typical Brazilian Churrascaria.
Discover More: Take a historical downtown Rio tour (additional cost)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Chau!
# Sambadrome may be closed due to Rio Carnival period.
Meals Included: Breakfast