National Geographic Islander II
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11 Night Peru and Galapagos Escape Cruise and Land Tour from Lima

Ship: National Geographic Islander II
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed: Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 from Lima, Peru
Ended: Monday, Mar 23, 2026
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 departure of the National Geographic Islander II. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Thursday - Mar 12, 2026
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru
Arrive in Lima, Peru's thriving capital, and transfer to the convenient Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport hotel, located at the airport. Most international flights arrive in the late evening. Opt to arrive early for a Lima pre-voyage extension staying at the iconic Country Club Lima Hotel. The extension adds just a day to the expedition and gives you a chance to rest, relax, and see this UNESCO World Heritage-designated city.
Day 2 - Friday - Mar 13, 2026
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru
Air Travel
Cusco, Peru
Bus Travel
Pisac, Peru
Bus Travel
Urubamba, Peru
Fly to Cusco this morning and transfer down into the Sacred Valley to Pisac, known for its market and the archaeological site that rises above the town. After lunch, continue through the Sacred Valley and check into the Tambo del Inka, your hotel for the next two nights.
Day 3 - Saturday - Mar 14, 2026
Urubamba, Peru
Bus Travel
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Train Travel
Aguas Calientes, Peru
Bus Travel
Machu Picchu, Peru
Bus Travel
Aguas Calientes, Peru
Train Travel
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Bus Travel
Urubamba, Peru
Drive to Ollantaytambo and admire the archaeological site, then board the scenic train traveling along the Urubamba River to Machu Picchu. Perched at nearly 8,000 feet in the "eyebrow of the jungle", the sanctuary is surrounded by tropical mountain forest with diverse birds and orchids. Linger after daytime visitors have departed, returning to Machu Picchu Pueblo for the train ride back to the Sacred Valley and the Tambo del Inka this evening. Dinner is served aboard the first-class train.
Day 4 - Sunday - Mar 15, 2026
Urubamba, Peru
Bus Travel
Chincheros, Peru
Bus Travel
Cusco, Peru
Departing the hotel, drive through the Sacred Valley to Chinchero, a typical Andean village, where National Geographic Grantee Nilda Callanaupa gives us a demonstration of Inca weaving traditions with the women in her cooperative. Here, you'll enjoy a family-style lunch. Continue to Cusco and Sacsayhuaman, the emblematic monolithic stone site standing over the city from the northern outskirts. Like Machu Picchu, the ceremonial center was built during the reign of Inka Pachacuti. Opt to return to Cusco downhill on foot, walking through the eclectic San Blas neighborhood. In Cusco, check into the Belmond Monasterio Hotel on Plaza Nazarenas in the historic center for two nights. Dinner is on your own for the next two nights to explore nearby celebrated restaurants or rest and relax at the hotel.
Day 5 - Monday - Mar 16, 2026
Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru
This morning, explore Cusco, the center of the Inca universe and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the ornate 17th-century cathedral and Plaza de Armas, as well as the sacred Inca Temple of the Sun. After lunch, the afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy at your own pace: relax, shop, wander, or visit one of Cusco's many churches and museums. Dinner is on your own to delve into the culinary scene in this Andean cultural center.
Day 6 - Tuesday - Mar 17, 2026
Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru
Air Travel
Lima, Peru
Air Travel
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Bid farewell to Peru and continue to Ecuador for the second part of your expedition with flights from Cusco via Lima to Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city. Overnight at the Hotel del Parque.
Day 7 - Wednesday - Mar 18, 2026
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Air Travel
Cruise Begins
Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
Day 8 - Thursday - Mar 19, 2026
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Day 9 - Friday - Mar 20, 2026
Santa Fe Island, Ecuador
Santa Fe Island, Ecuador
Day 10 - Saturday - Mar 21, 2026
South Plaza, Ecuador
South Plaza, Ecuador
James Island, Ecuador
Chinese Hat Island, Ecuador
Genovesa Island, Ecuador
Fly on Day 7 to Galapagos. Each day here, you'll hike, swim, snorkel, or explore by kayak or Zodiac-all the while witnessing incredible interactions between animals in their natural habitat. Start exploring on Isla Santa Cruz with a trip over the highlands of Santa Cruz upon arrival. Over these few days, walk in a cactus forest with endemic land iguanas on Santa Fe. Wander among sea lions and admire soaring sea birds on Plaza Sur. Search for penguins on stark black lava at Sullivan Bay on Santiago. Snorkel in crystal-clear water at Sombrero Chino. And sail across the Equator and into the flooded caldera at Genovesa, a seabird paradise where you'll bid farewell to Darwin's Islands.
Day 11 - Sunday - Mar 22, 2026
Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
Cruise Ends
Air Travel
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Disembark this morning for a return flight to the mainland, where you'll transfer to Hotel del Parque in Guayaquil. In Quito there are several hotel options. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. You may be able to take advantage of overnight flights home. Ask your expedition specialist about joining a culturally rich post-voyage extension to Quito and Otavalo, a celebrated market town.
Day 12 - Monday - Mar 23, 2026
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Guayaquil, Ecuador
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board flights home, unless you have arranged for additional nights or an extension.

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Apr 19, 2026(Sunday) 7 Night Galapagos Escape and Land Tour
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Apr 19, 2026(Sunday) 5 Night Galapagos Escape
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