Discovering Machu Picchu and the Galapagos
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Highlights
- Learn about the incredible wildlife of the Galápagos Islands with the most knowledgeable, experienced naturalists
- Use high-tech onboard tools like video microscopes, hydrophones and splash cams to discover the marine environment around you
- Marvel at the mysterious beauty of Machu Picchu, the iconic mountain sanctuary left behind by the great Inca Empire
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- 16 nights of accommodations
- 1 expert-led lecture
- 18 expert-led field trips
- 4 flights during the program
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
- Taxes
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Itinerary
Accommodation: Casa Andina Select Miraflores
Depart US to Lima
Evening: Road Scholar group flights depart Miami Airport in the late afternoon and arrive in Lima, Peru later that evening. Refer to your personal air itinerary for specific flight and transfer information. This evening is at leisure to rest after your journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Casa Andina Select Miraflores
Welcome Orientation, Explore Lima
Activity note: Indicated times are approximate. Program activities, schedules, and personnel may need to change due to local circumst...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Casa Andina Select Miraflores
Historic Lima and Foundations of Peruvian History & Culture
Activity note: Walking and standing for up 1 mile, for up to 2 hours at a time on cobblestone streets. The buil...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: San Agustin Urubamba Hotel & Spa
Fly to Cuzco, Cuzco Exploration, Coach to the Sacred Valley
Activity note: Walking on unpaved paths and cobblestone streets, many uneven curbs and stone steps w...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: San Agustin Urubamba Hotel & Spa
The Sacred Valley of the Incas
Activity note: Walking on unpaved paths and cobblestone streets, many uneven curbs and stone steps without railings.
Break...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Costa Del Sol Ramada Cuzco
The Mysteries of Machu Picchu - Wonder of the Modern World
Activity note: While visiting the Machu Picchu complex, there are many steps that connect the buildings and terraced le...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Fly to Guayaquil, Ecuador via Lima
Breakfast: You will receive a boxed breakfast to take with you that will include a pastry, fruit and a juice box.
Morning: Early morning de...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: National Geographic Endeavor II
Fly to Galapagos Islands, Board Natl. Geographic Endeavour
Activity note: The exact routing for this cruise will depend upon the National Park Service of the Galapag...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: National Geographic Endeavor II
Espanola
Activity note: Daily activities in the Galapagos vary at each stop, and offer opportunities to hike, swim, kayak and deep-water snorkel, allowing you to mak...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: National Geographic Endeavor II
Floreana
Activity note: The exact routing for the cruise will depend upon the National Park Service and local weather conditions. The published itinerary is a repres...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: National Geographic Endeavor II
Santa Cruz
Activity note: The exact routing for the cruise will depend upon the National Park Service and local weather conditions. The published itinerary is a repr...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: National Geographic Endeavor II
Fernandina Island
Activity note: The exact routing for the cruise will depend upon the National Park Service and local weather conditions. The published itinerary is...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: National Geographic Endeavor II
Bartolome and Santiago
Activity note: The exact routing for the cruise will depend upon the National Park Service and local weather conditions. The published itinera...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: National Geographic Endeavor II
Isabela
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Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Mercure Almeda Quito
Galapagos, Departures
Activity note: Quito is at an elevation of 9,350 feet above sea level.
Breakfast: On board the ship.
Morning: Disembark the National Geographic End...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mercure Almeda Quito
Exploring Quito
Activity note: Walking for about 1 miles and standing for up to 1 hour.
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Quito was once the capital of the Quitu ...
Meals: Breakfast
Program Concludes; Depart for North America
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: This concludes our program. Late morning departure to the Quito airport for return flights to the U.S. Safe travels! We hope you enjoy Road Scholar lear...
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Casa Andina Select Miraflores - 3 nights Lima
Efficiency, excellent service in a convenient and comfortable, Casa Andina Miraflores Select hotel has 155 rooms, 100% non-smoking, spread over 11 floors. Select Miraflores offers wireless Internet access, ATM, gym, sauna, jacuzzi and hairdresser.
San Agustin Urubamba Hotel & Spa - 2 nights Cusco
San Agustin Urubamba Hotel & Spa has a privileged location, just an hour and a half by train to Machu Picchu. San Agustin Urubamba was an ancient of oranges estate, today remodeled into a wonderful hotel. Inside, you will find beautiful gardens and lush trees characteristic of the splendid greenery of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The “Naranjachallo” restaurant features a contemporary style, providing guests a wide and exclusive range of Novoandina and international dishes.
Costa Del Sol Ramada Cuzco - 1 night Cuzco
Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco is located in a colonial-era mansion that is considered part of the cultural heritage of the city of Cusco. The building dates back to the 17th century, when the Marquis de Picoaga arrived in the city and built himself a new home, employing stonework and murals. The Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco is an historic base for discovering the Inca civilization. This 4-star hotel has 90 rooms and is divided between a colonial wing and a contemporary wing, combining stone archways, a beautiful patio, a fountain and original murals dating from the architecture of the 17th century with all the comforts of a modern, contemporary hotel.
Hilton Colon Guayaquil - 1 night Guayaquil
Elegance, comfort, security and personalized service are just some of the characteristics that make Hilton Colón Guayaquil, a real five-star city resort hotel. The splendid building is located only five minutes away from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport and dominates the city's new booming commercial and financial zone in Ecuador. Our hotel is surrounded by the main shopping centers and offers easy access to the downtown district area.
Mercure Almeda Quito - 2 nights Quito
Modern hotel located in the city center.
National Geographic Endeavour II is a purpose-built expedition ship that first sailed in 2005. After undergoing extensive renovation in 2016, she will redeploy to Galápagos. She is exceptionally nimble and maneuverable, with great viewing from all public spaces, large windows in cabins and suites, state-of-the-art tools for exploration, and a fast, seamless twin Zodiac loading platform Don’t let her accommodating public and private spaces, the posh quiet and rich collection of books in her Library, or the lavish observation space on her decks fool you — the National Geographic Endeavour is an expedition ship, designed for discovery and active exploration, not just passing-by. The National Geographic Endeavour heads out equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs, enabling us to make landfall in all the remote and riveting locations that beckon! We offer kayaking opportunities wherever possible and frequent walks or hikes. We can set a pace for more demanding walkers and simultaneously provide a rewarding experience for strollers, too. There’s no age limit to our adventurous opportunities — anyone who feels fit and is interested is welcome to participate. And because navigation is an underlying theme, our “Open Bridge” policy will provide you with one of the more gratifying memories of the many you’ll make. The spontaneity and flexibility that characterizes our expedition style means there is literally something new to experience and enjoy daily.
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