July 23, 2019
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August 7, 2019
This singular 16-day South American small group adventure begins with Lima’s highlights. Spend 2 nights in the magnificent Sacred Valley visiting impressive Incan sites and indigenous villages. Journey by train to Machu Picchu, the stunning “Lost City of the Incas,” overnighting at an on-site hotel and exploring the ruins on 2 tours. Discover Cuzco, the Americas’ archaeological hub and enjoy lunch in a local family’s home. Tour historic Quito, a UNESCO site, then fly to the fascinating Galapagos Islands. Spend 4 nights on Santa Cruz Island in a beautiful hotel, taking cruises on a private yacht to nearby islands. Learn about Darwin’s “living laboratory” firsthand, observing giant Galapagos tortoises and other unique Galapagos wildlife from an expert naturalist guide. Explore Santa Cruz with its lava tunnels and craters then return to Quito for a final day. Discover the Amazon’s amazing flora, fauna and villages on an exceptional 4-day/4-night pre-tour option.
