Discover the diverse wildlife of the Galápagos and come face-to-face with some of the world’s rarest species. These remote islands inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and are home to fascinating creatures, including the stars of the animal kingdom, Galápagos giant tortoises. Please note: sites on this program are not accessible and cannot accommodate guests who rely on a walker, wheelchair or motorized scooter/wheelchair.

Day 1 - Quito, Ecuador

Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Quito was one of the first cities recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, you will enjoy a panoramic excursion to see its well-preserved historic city center. See the Church and Convent of San Francisco, La Compañía and the stately Independence Square, flanked by the Presidential Palace and Quito Cathedral. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2 - Galápagos Islands

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands. Ferry across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, where you will see endangered Galápagos tortoises in their natural habitat. Afterward, check in to your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner later this evening. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Galápagos Islands

Today, you will explore one of the nearby uninhabited Galápagos Islands. Board a boat with your naturalist guide, who will point out the islands’ geological formations and spectacular flora and fauna. This evening, return to your lodgings on Santa Cruz Island. (B, L, D)

*Note: Due to the carefully controlled environment of the Galápagos Islands and national park regulations, visits are subject to change without notice. Specific wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Day 4 - Lima, Peru

After breakfast, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, famous for its tortoise conservation and breeding programs. Then, travel to view the Twin Craters—a geologic formation caused by the collapse of surface materials into empty magma chambers. Afterward, transfer to the airport and fly to Guayaquil. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Lima. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Lima, Peru

After breakfast, transfer to your awaiting ship to rejoin your cruise. (B)

Explore the world of the Incas, from Machu Picchu to the former capital of Cusco, during a 5-day overland. Discover the former capital of their vast and powerful Andean highland empire and admire the beauty of the Sacred Valley as you experience daily life and traditions in a local village. Please note: sites on this program are not accessible and cannot accommodate guests who rely on a walker, wheelchair or motorized scooter/wheelchair.

Day 1 - Lima, Peru

Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima, the capital of Peru and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in South America. Check in to your hotel, then enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2 - Cusco, Peru

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco, deep in the Andes Mountains and once the capital of the mighty Incan Empire. Enjoy lunch, followed by a panoramic tour of the city. Cusco is home to important historic sites, including Sacsayhuamán; the Plaza de Armas, the main square surrounded by colonial arcades; and the imposing cathedral, built with slabs of red granite. Later, check in to your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner this evening. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Cusco, Peru

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive through the Andean highlands to the Sacred Valley, once the agricultural heartland of the Incan Empire. Visit a local community, where you will have an opportunity to gain insight into the everyday life and traditions of its inhabitants. Take a guided walk through the village, accompanied by traditional music. Afterward, savor a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon, return to Cusco and spend the evening at your leisure. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Cusco, Peru

Transfer to the station, then board your train for a panoramic journey to the famous citadel of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located 7,972 feet above sea level, this remote mountaintop city was abandoned by the Incas during the mid-16th century, reclaimed by the jungle and stayed virtually unknown until its rediscovery in 1911. Take a guided tour around its most significant sights, then board your train and return to Cusco. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Lima, Peru

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your awaiting ship. (B)

Explore the world of the Incas, from Machu Picchu to the former capital of Cusco, during a 5-day overland. Discover the former capital of their vast and powerful Andean highland empire and admire the beauty of the Sacred Valley as you experience daily life and traditions in a local village. Please note: sites on this program are not accessible and cannot accommodate guests who rely on a walker, wheelchair or motorized scooter/wheelchair.

Day 1 - Cusco, Peru

Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco, deep in the Andes Mountains and once the capital of the mighty Incan Empire. Enjoy lunch, followed by a panoramic tour of the city. Cusco is home to important historic sites, including Sacsayhuamán; the Plaza de Armas, the main square surrounded by colonial arcades; and the imposing cathedral, built with slabs of red granite. Later, check in to your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner this evening. (L, D)

Day 2 - Cusco, Peru

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive through the Andean highlands to the Sacred Valley, once the agricultural heartland of the Incan Empire. Visit a local community, where you will have an opportunity to gain insight into the everyday life and traditions of its inhabitants. Take a guided walk through the village, accompanied by traditional music. Afterward, savor a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon, return to Cusco and spend the evening at your leisure. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Cusco, Peru

Transfer to the station, then board your train for a panoramic journey to the famous citadel of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located 7,972 feet above sea level, this remote mountaintop city was abandoned by the Incas during the mid-16th century, reclaimed by the jungle and stayed virtually unknown until its rediscovery in 1911. Take a guided tour around its most significant sights, then board your train and return to Cusco. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Panama City, Panama

After breakfast, head to the airport for your flight to Panama City, transfering via Lima. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the rest of your day at your leisure. Your Viking Tour Director is on hand to help you plan your time in Panama City. (B, L)

Day 5 - Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Fuerte Amador, where you will rejoin your awaiting ship. (B)

Discover the diverse wildlife of the Galápagos and come face-to-face with some of the world’s rarest species. These remote islands inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and are home to fascinating creatures, including the stars of the animal kingdom, Galápagos giant tortoises. Please note: sites on this program are not accessible and cannot accommodate guests who rely on a walker, wheelchair or motorized scooter/wheelchair.

Day 1 - Quito, Ecuador

Disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Quito was one of the first cities recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, you will enjoy a panoramic excursion to see its well-preserved historic city center. See the Church and Convent of San Francisco, La Compañía and the stately Independence Square, flanked by the Presidential Palace and Quito Cathedral. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2 - Galápagos Islands

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands. Ferry across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, where you will see endangered Galápagos tortoises in their natural habitat. Afterward, check in to your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner later this evening. (B, L, D)

Days 3 & 4 - Galápagos Islands

Today, you will explore one of the nearby uninhabited Galápagos Islands. Board a boat with your naturalist guide, who will point out the islands’ geological formations and spectacular flora and fauna. This evening, return to your lodgings on Santa Cruz Island. (B, L, D)

*Note: Due to the carefully controlled environment of the Galápagos Islands and national park regulations, visits are subject to change without notice. Specific wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Day 5 - Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama

After breakfast, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, famous for its tortoise conservation and breeding programs. Then, travel to view the Twin Craters—a geologic formation caused by the collapse of surface materials into empty magma chambers. Afterward, head to the airport for your flight to Panama City, transfering via Guayaquil. Upon arrival, board your motor coach and journey to Fuerte Amador, where you will rejoin your awaiting ship. (B, L)

Explore the world of the Incas, from Machu Picchu to Cusco, and journey to the remote Galápagos Islands. Discover the former capital of a powerful empire and enjoy two unforgettable days as you visit uninhabited isles, learn about the research of Charles Darwin and view endangered species. Please note: sites on this program are not accessible and cannot accommodate guests who rely on a walker, wheelchair or motorized scooter/wheelchair.

Day 1 - Lima, Peru

Disembark your ship in Iquique and transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago, where you will take your connecting flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Peru’s cosmopolitan capital, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you make the most of your visit. (L)

Day 2 - Cusco, Peru

This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco, deep in the Andes Mountains and once the capital of the mighty Incan Empire. Enjoy lunch, followed by a tour of the city’s landmarks. Cusco is home to important historic sites, including the Plaza de Armas, the main square surrounded by colonial arcades, and the imposing cathedral, built with slabs of red granite. Later, check into your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner this evening. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Cusco, Peru

Transfer to the train station, then board the Hiram Bingham train for a panoramic journey to the famous citadel of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located 7,972 feet above sea level, this remote mountaintop city was abandoned by the Incas during the mid-16th century, reclaimed by the jungle and stayed virtually unknown until its rediscovery in 1911. Take a guided tour around its most significant sights, then board your train and return to Cusco. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Quito, Ecuador

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito via Lima. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Quito was one of the first cities recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later today, you will enjoy a panoramic excursion to see its historic city center. View the Church and Convent of San Francisco, La Compañía and the stately Independence Square, flanked by the Presidential Palace and Quito Cathedral. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5 - Galápagos Islands

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands. Ferry across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, where you will see endangered Galápagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Afterward, check in to your hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - Galápagos Islands

Today, you will explore one of the nearby uninhabited Galápagos Islands. Board a boat with your naturalist guide, who will point out the islands’ geological formations and spectacular flora and fauna. This evening, return to your lodgings on Santa Cruz Island. (B, L, D)

*Note: Due to the carefully controlled environment of the Galápagos Islands and national park regulations, visits are subject to change without notice. Specific wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Day 7 - Manta, Ecuador

After breakfast, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, famous for its tortoise conservation and breeding programs. Then, travel to the Twin Craters—a geologic formation caused by the collapse of surface materials into empty magma chambers. Continue to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil. Upon arrival, transfer to your awaiting ship in Manta. (B, L)

Explore the world of the Incas, from Machu Picchu to Cusco, and journey to the remote Galápagos Islands. Discover the former capital of a powerful empire and enjoy two unforgettable days as you visit uninhabited isles, learn about the research of Charles Darwin and view endangered species. Please note: sites on this program are not accessible and cannot accommodate guests who rely on a walker, wheelchair or motorized scooter/wheelchair.

Day 1 - Lima, Peru

Disembark your ship in Iquique and transfer to the airport for your flight to Santiago, where you will take your connecting flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Peru’s cosmopolitan capital, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you make the most of your visit. (L)

Day 2 - Cusco, Peru

This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco, deep in the Andes Mountains and once the capital of the mighty Incan Empire. Enjoy lunch, followed by a tour of the city’s landmarks. Cusco is home to important historic sites, including the Plaza de Armas, the main square surrounded by colonial arcades, and the imposing cathedral, built with slabs of red granite. Later, check into your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner this evening. (B, L, D)

Day 3 - Cusco, Peru

Transfer to the train station, then board a train for a panoramic journey to the famous citadel of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located 7,972 feet above sea level, this remote mountaintop city was abandoned by the Incas during the mid-16th century, reclaimed by the jungle and stayed virtually unknown until its rediscovery in 1911. Take a guided tour around its most significant sights, then board your train and return to Cusco. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Quito, Ecuador

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito via Lima. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. Quito was one of the first cities recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later today, you will enjoy a panoramic excursion to see its historic city center. View the Church and Convent of San Francisco, La Compañía and the stately Independence Square, flanked by the Presidential Palace and Quito Cathedral. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 5 - Galápagos Islands

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands. Ferry across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, where you will see endangered Galápagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Afterward, check in to your hotel. (B, L, D)

Days 6 & 7 - Galápagos Islands

Today, you will explore one of the nearby uninhabited Galápagos Islands. Board a boat with your naturalist guide, who will point out the islands’ geological formations and spectacular flora and fauna. This evening, return to your lodgings on Santa Cruz Island. (B, L, D)

*Note: Due to the carefully controlled environment of the Galápagos Islands and national park regulations, visits are subject to change without notice. Specific wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Day 8 - Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama

After breakfast, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, famous for its tortoise conservation and breeding programs. Then, travel to view the Twin Craters—a geologic formation caused by the collapse of surface materials into empty magma chambers. Afterward, head to the airport for your flight to Panama City, transferring via Guayaquil. Upon arrival, board your motor coach and journey to Fuerte Amador, where you will rejoin your awaiting ship. (B, L)