Explore Peru’s Inca heartland and the wildlife-rich Galapagos on a guided adventure linking Cuzco and Machu Picchu with island-hopping, snorkeling and scenic boat rides.
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Explore Cuzco’s Sacsayhuamán fortress and nearby Inca ceremonial sites.
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Ride the train through Andean cloud forest to Machu Picchu.
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Hike the Inca Trail via Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate.
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Visit Moray’s circular terraces and the Maras salt ponds.
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Tour Isla Lobos for frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and sea lions.
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See lava caves and giant tortoises in Floreana’s highlands.
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Snorkel with sharks, penguins and sea lions at Las Tintoreras.
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Visit the Charles Darwin Research Centre and walk to Tortuga Bay.
Stay in comfortable, well-located properties throughout: Hotel Raymi in Cuzco, Tunupa Lodge in Ollantaytambo, Hatun Inti Classic in Aguas Calientes, and Vieja Cuba in Quito. In the Galapagos, nights are in small, family-run hotels and guesthouses; facilities can be simpler, with occasional hot water outages and slow wifi.