Ultimate Peru & Galapagos

Experience the very best of Peru and Ecuador on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure that combines Peru's breathtaking Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with a Galapagos cruise on board the ultra-luxurious, small expedition ship Silver Origin. Stay in stylish properties throughout and experience the finest South American hospitality.

1. Fly to Lima

2. Days 1-2: Lima and the Desert Coast

   Begin this incredible journey in Peru, a truly magnificent country steeped in history and great ancient civilizations. Arrive into Lima, the vibrant capital and gastronomic heart of the country, staying for one night. There is plenty to discover here, including some of Peru's top museums and restaurants and it offers a great introduction to the Inca empire.

   Accommodation: Hotel B (1 night)

3. Days 2-4: Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

   Fly to Cuzco and travel into the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas for a two-night stay at one of the region’s luxurious hotels. The Sacred Valley offers a wealth of brilliant cultural excursions to Inca ruins and local villages, as well as acting as an exhilarating hub for adventurous activities, from paddleboarding to mountain biking and horseback riding.

   Accommodation: Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel (2 nights)

4. Days 4-5: Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

   Take a spectacular train ride on the Belmond Hiram Bingham through beautiful mountain scenery to Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Seeing the lost ruins perched high on a cloud-draped ridge and bathed in golden light is an unforgettable experience. Stay in the nearby village of Aguas Calientes at the charming Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. Choose to return to Machu Picchu the following day and hike one of the two mountains which are located within the site, or simply continue your journey to Cuzco.

   Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (1 night)

5. Days 5-7: Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

   Return to Cuzco on board the Hiram Bingham train, enjoying a gourmet dinner in the Pullman car. Cuzco is the ancient Inca capital and set high within the Andes. Explore magical ancestral ruins, plazas, museums, markets and churches whilst staying in the superb Belmond Palacio Nazarenas, a luxury converted Franciscan convent.

   Accommodation: Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel (2 nights)

6. Days 7-9: Quito

   Continue by air to the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, which offers a blend of quaint colonial neighborhoods, contemporary plazas and dining districts. Here you can enjoy the colorful markets and colonial architecture, staying two nights at the exclusive Illa Experience Hotel, which sits in the cool bohemian neighborhood of San Marcos.

   Accommodation: Illa Experience Hotel (2 nights)

7. Days 9-16: Galapagos

   To finish on a real high, fly out to the Galapagos Islands to see the greatest wildlife show on earth. Sail around this unique archipelago in luxury, aboard the Silver Origin, a brand new, environmentally conscious, small expedition ship. Follow in Darwin’s footsteps as you encounter rare marine iguanas, giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, penguins, sea lions and manta rays. No amount of hype will prepare you for such a close encounter with nature. Take a stroll over incredible lava flows spotting unique flora and fauna and snorkel with the rich marine life.

   Accommodation: Silver Origin (7 nights)

8. Fly home (via Guayaquil)

Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Quito, Galapagos