Tauck

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

   United States

   

   Santa Cruz Island is the hub of the Galápagos Archipelago, home to the Darwin Research Station's giant tortoise breeding programs and wild tortoise populations grazing in misty highland meadows alongside pristine Tortuga Bay. Must-do experiences include encountering wild giant tortoises in the highlands, snorkeling with sea turtles at Tortuga Bay, and visiting the Charles Darwin Research Station. Year-round pleasant conditions, with January-May best for nesting wildlife and June-December offering the clearest snorkeling.

2. Day 2

   Lima

   Peru

   

   The port of Lima is a vibrant gateway to Peru's rich history and culinary excellence, making it a must-visit destination for travelers. Savor local delicacies like ceviche and explore nearby attractions such as the coastal district of Callao and the breathtaking landscapes of Puno. The best time to visit is during the dry season from May to September, when the weather is ideal for exploration.

3. Day 3

   Urubamba

   Peru

   

   Urubamba is the heart of Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas, a sun-blessed corridor where Inca fortresses, salt mines, and agricultural terraces line the sacred Urubamba River beneath snow-capped Andean peaks. Must-dos include exploring Ollantaytambo's fortress, visiting the geometric salt pans of Maras, and tasting giant Sacred Valley corn and cuy. Visit May to October for dry weather and clear mountain views.

4. Day 4

   Machu Picchu

   Peru

   

   Machu Picchu is a fifteenth-century Incan citadel set high in Peru's Andes Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary archaeological and spiritual significance. Visitors should not miss the sunrise panorama from the Sun Gate and a guided exploration of the Intihuatana stone and Temple of the Sun, followed by a journey to Lake Titicaca near Puno. The optimal season to visit is May through September — Peru's dry winter — when clear skies unveil the full drama of the surrounding peaks and cloud forest.

5. Day 5

   Machu Picchu

   Peru

   

   Machu Picchu is a fifteenth-century Incan citadel set high in Peru's Andes Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary archaeological and spiritual significance. Visitors should not miss the sunrise panorama from the Sun Gate and a guided exploration of the Intihuatana stone and Temple of the Sun, followed by a journey to Lake Titicaca near Puno. The optimal season to visit is May through September — Peru's dry winter — when clear skies unveil the full drama of the surrounding peaks and cloud forest.

6. Day 6

   Cusco

   Peru

   

   Cusco is the ancient Inca capital at 3,400 metres in the Peruvian Andes, where massive pre-Columbian stonework supports Spanish colonial churches in a UNESCO World Heritage cityscape. Must-dos include exploring the Plaza de Armas and its cathedral, tasting cuy and alpaca at the San Pedro Market, and visiting Machu Picchu in the Sacred Valley. May through October's dry season offers clear skies and the best conditions for trekking and exploration.

7. Day 7

   Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island

   Ecuador

   

   Baltra Island is a pivotal port in the Galápagos, historically rooted and now a gateway to adventure. Must-do experiences include sampling fresh ceviche de mero and exploring the nearby Isabela Island and Las Tintoreras Islet. The best season to visit is during the warmer months from December to May.

8. Day 8

   Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island

   Ecuador

   

   Baltra Island is a pivotal port in the Galápagos, historically rooted and now a gateway to adventure. Must-do experiences include sampling fresh ceviche de mero and exploring the nearby Isabela Island and Las Tintoreras Islet. The best season to visit is during the warmer months from December to May.

9. Day 9

   Punta Pitt (San Cristobal)

   Ecuador

   

   Punta Pitt is the Galápagos' only site where all three booby species—blue-footed, red-footed, and Nazca—nest together, set on a dramatically colored volcanic headland at San Cristóbal's eastern tip. Must-dos include the challenging 2.5km trail through multicolored tuff formations and close-range booby observations. Warm season (Jan–May) brings nesting activity; cool season (Jun–Dec) offers cooler hiking and active marine life.

10. Day 10

    Punta Suarez, Espanola, Ecuador

    Ecuador

    

    Punta Suárez on Española Island is the sole breeding ground of the waved albatross and one of the Galápagos' most wildlife-rich landing sites, with blue-footed boobies, colourful marine iguanas, and a spectacular coastal blowhole. Must-dos include watching the albatross courtship dances, snorkelling with sea lions at Gardner Bay, and hiking to El Soplador blowhole. April through December is the prime season for albatross viewing, with peak courtship displays in April and May.

11. Day 11

    Punta Cormorant

    Ecuador

    

    Punta Cormorant is a volcanic headland on Floreana Island in the Galápagos, celebrated for its olivine-crystal beach, a brackish lagoon where greater flamingos feed in pink-tinged shallows, and Flour Beach, where Pacific green sea turtles nest. Visitors should not miss the flamingo lagoon walk at dawn and the short trail to the turtle-nesting beach. The warm-wet season from January to May brings the richest wildlife activity — flamingo numbers peak, turtle hatchlings emerge, and the islands are at their greenest — though the dry season from June to November offers calmer seas and exceptional snorkelling visibility.

12. Day 12

    Punta Moreno, Isabela Island

    Ecuador

    

    Punta Moreno is a remote volcanic landing site on the western coast of Isabela Island in the Galápagos, where stark pahoehoe lava fields meet brackish lagoons teeming with flamingos, pintail ducks, and marine iguanas. The essential experience is walking across the otherworldly basalt terrain with an expert naturalist, observing pioneer species that have colonised the fissures of relatively recent lava flows. Accessible year-round, the warm-dry season from June to November offers the best conditions for wildlife activity and calmer seas for Zodiac landings.

13. Day 13

    El Edén Island, Galápagos

    Ecuador

    

    El Edén Island is a lesser-visited Galápagos gem where marine iguanas, playful sea lions, and fearless sea turtles inhabit volcanic landscapes that justify the island's paradisiacal name. Visit year-round via Tauck's premium itineraries for underwater sea lion encounters, Sally Lightfoot crab photography, and the naturalist-guided understanding of how Darwin's islands continue to demonstrate evolution in real time.

14. Day 14

    Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island

    Ecuador

    

    Baltra Island is a pivotal port in the Galápagos, historically rooted and now a gateway to adventure. Must-do experiences include sampling fresh ceviche de mero and exploring the nearby Isabela Island and Las Tintoreras Islet. The best season to visit is during the warmer months from December to May.

15. Day 15

    Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island

    Ecuador

    

    Baltra Island is a pivotal port in the Galápagos, historically rooted and now a gateway to adventure. Must-do experiences include sampling fresh ceviche de mero and exploring the nearby Isabela Island and Las Tintoreras Islet. The best season to visit is during the warmer months from December to May.

Cabin Categories

Category A (Master Suite)

Suite

170 sq ftMax 2CAMS

<p><b>Suite Dimensions:</b></p><p>18.90 sq. m. (170 sq. ft.)</p><p><b>Private Balcony:</b></p><p>No</p><p><b>Beds:</b></p><p>1 Double Bed (head under side wall facing aft)</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>2 night desks, 1 corner desk, 1 sofa, 2 small armchairs, 1 center table</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Biodegradable shampoo &amp; soap, hairdryer, mirror, facial tissue, towels. Under request at reception we have available for guests: sewing kit, shower cap and vanity kits.</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Ceiling light; under-the-bed closet (space for suitcases); TV with DVD for videos only; telephone; teapot; iron (upon request); pen &amp; memo pad; expedition map; sports bottle; extra blanket, superior quality bed linen in all cabins. 2 pillows, one hypoallergenic and one with memory foam. Sheets are 60% cotton and 40% polyester of the best quality and duvet as a cover.</p>

DoubleLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSafe+3

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Category B

Outside

139 sq ftMax 2CB

<p><b>Suite Dimensions:</b></p><p>12.80 sq. m. (139 sq. ft.)</p><p><b>Private Balcony:</b></p><p>No</p><p><b>Beds:</b></p><p>2 Twin Beds (2 m x 1.45 m; head against side wall facing fore). [Note: 2 of 18 Category B cabins have 1 <b>double bed (2 m x 1.45 m) plus 1 sofa bed.]</b></p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>2 night desks, 1 wall desk, 1 sofa, 1 small armchair, 1 center table, 1 window (49 cm x 64 cm)</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p><b>Yes, with shower</b></p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Biodegradable shampoo &amp; soap, hairdryer, mirror, facial tissue, towels. Under request at reception we have available for guests: sewing kit, shower cap and vanity kits.</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Ceiling light; under-the-bed closet (space for suitcases); telephone; teapot; iron (upon request); pen &amp; memo pad; expedition map; sports bottle; extra blanket, superior quality bed linen in all cabins. 2 pillows, one hypoallergenic and one with memory foam. Sheets are 60% cotton and 40% polyester of the best quality and duvet as a cover.</p>

TwinShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSafeHair Dryer+2

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Category C

Outside

128 sq ftMax 2CC

<p><b>Suite Dimensions:</b></p><p>12.05 sq. m. (128 sq. ft.)</p><p><b>Private Balcony:</b></p><p>No</p><p><b>Beds:</b></p><p>1 Large Bed (2 m x 1.45 m; head against side wall facing aft).</p><p><b>Stateroom Furnishings:</b></p><p>1 night desk, 1 wall desk, 1 chair, 1 window (49 cm x 64 cm) with partially obstructed views</p><p><b>Private Bathroom:</b></p><p>Yes, with shower</p><p><b>Bathroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Biodegradable shampoo &amp; soap, hairdryer, mirror, facial tissue, towels. Under request at reception we have available for guests: sewing kit, shower cap and vanity kits.</p><p><b>Stateroom Amenities:</b></p><p>Superior quality bed linen in all cabins. 2 pillows, one hypoallergenic and one with memory foam. Sheets are 60% cotton and 40% polyester of the best quality and duvet as a cover, ceiling light; under-the-bed closet (space for suitcases); telephone; teapot; iron (upon request); pen &amp; memo pad; expedition map; sports bottle; extra blanket</p>

TwinShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSafeHair Dryer+1

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