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From Machu Picchu to the Galápagos Islands Cruise

  • Departure DateSun 2nd Jan 2022
  • HX Hurtigruten Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II
  • 12 Night Cruise From Lima. Peru
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Itinerary

  • Lima. Peru
  • Cusco/Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Quito
  • Baltra, Galapagos Islands
  • San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands
  • Santa Fe Island, Galapagos
  • South Plaza Island
  • Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands
  • Espanola Island
  • Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands
  • North Seymour
  • Baltra, Galapagos Islands
  • Guayaquil

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Day 1 - Lima. Peru

Arrive: Sun 02 January 2022 / Depart: Sun 02 January 2022

Callao is a seaside city on the Pacific Ocean in the Lima metropolitan area. Callao is Peru's chief seaport and home to its main airport, Jorge Chávez International Airport. Callao municipality consists of the whole Callao Region, which is also coterminous with the Province of Callao

Day 2 - Cusco/Lima

Arrive: Mon 03 January 2022

Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden balconies and Incan wall ruins. The baroque Santo Domingo Convent was built on top of the Incan Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework.

Day 3 - Cusco/Lima

Depart: Tue 04 January 2022

Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden balconies and Incan wall ruins. The baroque Santo Domingo Convent was built on top of the Incan Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework.

Day 3 - Machu Picchu

Arrive: Tue 04 January 2022 / Depart: Tue 04 January 2022

Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, above the Urubamba River valley. Built in the 15th century and later abandoned, it’s renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar, intriguing buildings that play on astronomical alignments and panoramic views. Its exact former use remains a mystery.

Day 4 - Quito

Arrive: Wed 05 January 2022

Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church.

Day 5 - Quito

Depart: Thu 06 January 2022

Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church.

Day 6 - Baltra, Galapagos Islands

Arrive: Fri 07 January 2022 / Depart: Fri 07 January 2022

Baltra Island, or Isla Baltra, is a small island of the Galápagos Islands. Also known as South Seymour, Baltra is a small flat island located near the center of the Galápagos. It was created by geological uplift. The island is very arid and vegetation consists of salt bushes, prickly pear cactus and palo santo trees.

Day 7 - San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands

Arrive: Sat 08 January 2022 / Depart: Sat 08 January 2022

Day 8 - Santa Fe Island, Galapagos

Arrive: Sun 09 January 2022 / Depart: Sun 09 January 2022

Day 8 - South Plaza Island

Arrive: Sun 09 January 2022 / Depart: Sun 09 January 2022

South Plaza is a small island off the east coast of Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. It has an area of 0.13 km² and a maximum altitude of 23 metres. South Plaza was formed by lava up streaming from the bottom of the ocean.

Day 9 - Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Arrive: Mon 10 January 2022 / Depart: Mon 10 January 2022

Day 10 - Espanola Island

Arrive: Tue 11 January 2022 / Depart: Tue 11 January 2022

Española is a city primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. A portion of the central and eastern section of the city is in Santa Fe County.

Day 11 - Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Arrive: Wed 12 January 2022 / Depart: Wed 12 January 2022

Day 11 - North Seymour

Arrive: Wed 12 January 2022 / Depart: Wed 12 January 2022

Day 12 - Baltra, Galapagos Islands

Arrive: Thu 13 January 2022 / Depart: Thu 13 January 2022

Baltra Island, or Isla Baltra, is a small island of the Galápagos Islands. Also known as South Seymour, Baltra is a small flat island located near the center of the Galápagos. It was created by geological uplift. The island is very arid and vegetation consists of salt bushes, prickly pear cactus and palo santo trees.

Day 13 - Guayaquil

Arrive: Fri 14 January 2022 / Depart: Fri 14 January 2022

Guayaquil is a port city in Ecuador, known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Stretching along the Guayas River is the waterfront Simón Bolívar promenade, home to La Rotonda monument. In the north, Las Peñas is a neighborhood full of colorful houses. Stairs lined with cafes and art galleries lead up Santa Ana Hill, site of Santa Ana chapel, a lighthouse and views of the city.

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