Amazon Lodge and Galapagos Cruise Extension

At the conclusion of your escorted journey, fly from Lima to Puerto Maldonado, a city nestled in the Peruvian Amazon at the confluence of the Tambopata River and the Madre de Dios River. From here, partake in a guided tour through the Inkaterra Butterfly House before boarding a motorised canoe for a short cruise along the Madre de Dios River to your incredible Amazon accommodation. After checking in, discuss your individual interests with expert English-speaking guides to arrange all excursions during your stay.

Accommodation
Three Nights, Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

• Lunch
• Dinners

Location
Puerto Maldonado , Peru

Over two days, you’ll choose the activities that interest you the most. Perhaps walk along the rainforest treetop canopy to observe the jungle from a unique perspective. You may also like to cruise the Madre de Dios River to Lake Sandoval or Gamitana Creek, where monkeys, birds, tortoises and caiman roam freely. Maybe join one of the local village tours or a rainforest by night tour.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinners

Location
Amazon Jungle , Peru

Enjoy another day exploring Peru’s Amazon rainforest, waterways and wildlife on your chosen activities.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinners

Location
Amazon Jungle , Peru

Farewelling the Amazon rainforest, transfer to the airport in Puerto Maldanado, for your flight to the Peruvian capital, Lima. On arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation
Lima, Wyndham Costa del Sol

• Breakfast

Location
Lima , Peru

Be transferred to the airport this morning for your flight from Lima to Guayaquil. This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure in Ecuador’s second largest city, or set off on an in-depth city tour (additional expense).

Accommodation
Wyndham Guayaquil Hotel

• Breakfast

Location
Lima , Peru

Fly to Baltra Island in the Galapagos archipelago and be driven to the Itabaca Channel before taking a ferry to Santa Cruz Island. Savour lunch at a local restaurant in the island’s humid highlands before continuing to the archipelago’s biggest town, Puerto Ayora. Visit the fascinating Charles Darwin Research Station and Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, then enjoy a walk along Puerto Ayora’s main street before boarding Yacht Isabela II, your home for the next four nights. Settle in, relax and enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board.

Accommodation
Four Nights, Galapagos Islands Cruise, Yacht Isabela II

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinners

Location
Lima , Peru

Visit Bartolome Island this morning, where terrific panoramic views await after climbing a wooden staircase to the top of the island. After the walk, board a panga (a Zodiac-like boat) for a ride around the imposing Pinnacle Rock as you keep your eyes peeled for Galpagos penguins, dolphins and other marine life. After lunch, re-join a panga headed to Santiago Island’s Sullivan Bay, home to a pristine white coral sand beach that aa perfect base for swimming. You can also join a walking trail through the island’s unique lava fields.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinners

Location
Guayaquil , Ecuador

Set off on a walk at Dragon Hill on the north coast of Santa Cruz Island, first reaching a brackish water lagoon where you can admire the diverse birdlife including shorebirds, ducks and American flamingos. Continue inland, soaking in scenic views of the bay and other islands and enjoying the chance view land iguanas. Following the walk, you can snorkel in the clear waters off the shore on the lookout for rays, green turtles and sharks. After lunch, explore cliffs of Buccaneer Cove on Santiago Island as you learn about the history of the region. See various marine birds and sea lions and see unique rock formations before enjoying more opportunities to explore the area your way either snorkelling, taking a panga ride or seeing below the surface on a glass-bottom boat

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinners

Location
Galapagos Islands , Ecuador

More amazing landscapes and wildlife await today. Isabela Island is the first destination, where you can see Galapagos fur seals, nesting Nazca boobies, penguins and marine iguanas. If conditions permit, you’ll also have the chance to snorkel along the cliffs. Later, visit the archipelago’s youngest island, Fernandina, a pristine ecosystem bursting with wildlife and free of introduced species. Local animals to admire include hawks, penguins, flightless cormorants and countless marine iguanas, while the island’s live volcano dominates the amazing scenery.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinners

Location
Galapagos Islands , Ecuador

Your Galapagos journey comes to an end this morning as you disembark your ship at Baltra Island and transfer to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil. Enjoy this evening at leisure.

Accommodation
Wyndham Guayaquil Hotel

• Breakfast

Location
Galapagos Islands , Ecuador

After breakfast, be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

• Breakfast

Location
Galapagos Islands , Ecuador