Fantastic treasures await you on this river 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!

Next, fly to Coca, where you’ll travel by canoe to your lodge in the Amazon Jungle. Spend three nights here and enjoy a rainforest canopy walk, guided night tour to see the wildlife that comes out at night, cruises through the flooded forest, and spend time with the natives on a visit to a local village and school. Ancient ruins, spectacular scenery, an amazing variety of animals in their natural environment, and historic buildings—this cruise vacation has it all!
  • Lima: Walking tour; visit San Francisco Monastery; Larco Herrera Museum and welcome dinner
  • Lima-Cusco-Sacred Valley: Visit Awanakancha to see various camelids from the region, and explore Pisac Market
  • Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu: Visit the Ollantaytambo ruins; take the 360°Train to Machu Picchu; walking tour of Machu Picchu
  • Machu Picchu-Cusco: Enjoy a second included entrance to Machu Picchu; return on the 360°Train to the Sacred Valley and continue to Cusco
  • Cusco-Quito, Ecuador: Fly to Quito via Lima
  • Cusco: Walking tour of Cusco, visit Santo Domingo Monastery, the Cathedral, and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman
  • Quito: Excursion to Otavalo's Indian market and Peguche; Hacienda lunch
  • Quito: Walking tour, visit San Francisco Monastery, La Compañía Church, La Ronda Street, a Chocolate factory, and the Equatorial Monument
  • Quito-San Cristobal-Galápagos Islands: Fly to the Galápagos Islands; embark Treasure of Galápagos; visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve on San Cristobal Island
  • Galápagos Islands Cruising: Española Island: Naturalist-guided walks; snorkeling
  • Galápagos Islands Cruising: Floreana Island: Naturalist-guided walks; snorkeling
  • Galápagos Islands Cruising: Santa Fé & Santa Cruz Islands: Naturalist-guided walks on each island; snorkeling
  • Quito-Coca-Amazon: Fly to Coca; travel by boat and dugout canoe to your Amazon lodge
  • Amazon: Visit a parrot clay lick; guided walk through the jungle; night walk or canoe ride
  • Amazon: Cruise on the Napo through the flooded forest; visit a local community, school, and village; piranha fishing
  • Amazon-Coca-Quito: Return to Coca; fly to Quito
Lima:Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
Sacred Valley:Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas
Machu Picchu:Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
Cusco:Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Quito:Swissotel
Coca:Napo Wildlife Center