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19 Night From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon with the Nazca Lines and Galapagos and Land Tour

From Lima to Quito

Delfin III

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13955273
  • Departs: Sat, Mar 8, 2025
  • Returns: Wed, Mar 19, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Feb 28, 2025
    Day
    1
    Lima, Peru
    • Lima, Peru
    Arrive in Lima where you will be met by your local guide.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Mar 1, 2025
    Day
    2
    Lima, Peru
    • Lima, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Pisco, Peru
    • Air Travel
    • Nazca, Peru
    • Air Travel
    • Pisco, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Paracas Bay, Peru
    Drive south along the scenic Pan-American Highway to Pisco, the wine capital of Peru, and take a guided two-hour flight over the Nazca Lines-a series of drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the parched soil-some up to 1,000 feet long and believed by some to be the astronomical calendar of the ancient Peruvians. (Breakfast, Dinner) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Mar 2, 2025
    Day
    3
    Paracas Bay, Peru
    • Paracas Bay, Peru
    • Day Boat Travel
    • Islas Ballestas, Peru
    • Day Boat Travel
    • Paracas Bay, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Lima, Peru
    This morning, head to the Bay of Paracas and take a cruise to the Ballestas Islands-home to a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds. See the huge Candelabra, a candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas cliffside. Later, return to Lima where you will have free time to explore the fascinating Peruvian capital - where high-rises tower above ancient temples and colorful colonial architecture. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Mar 3, 2025
    Day
    4
    Lima, Peru
    • Lima, Peru
    Peruvian Treasures, Presidential Palaces, and Pizarro's Conquests. (Breakfast, Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Mar 4, 2025
    Day
    5
    Lima, Peru
    • Lima, Peru
    • Air Travel
    • Cusco, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, Peru
    Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Rituals of the Andes. This evening, enjoy dinner featuring Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025
    Day
    6
    Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, Peru
    • Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, Peru
    • Train Travel
    • Aguas Calientes, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Machu Picchu, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Aguas Calientes, Peru
    Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses. MACHU PICCHU: Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca's Lost City. (Breakfast, Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Mar 6, 2025
    Day
    7
    • Aguas Calientes, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Machu Picchu, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Aguas Calientes, Peru
    • Train Travel
    • Ollantaytambo, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Cusco, Peru
    A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Cloud Forest. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and then continue on to Cusco. (Breakfast, Lunch)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Mar 7, 2025
    Day
    8
    Cusco, Peru
    • Cusco, Peru
    Conquistadors, Churches, and the Colorful Culture of Peru. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore Cusco's colorful culture. (Breakfast, Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Mar 8, 2025
    Day
    9
    Cusco, Peru
    • Cusco, Peru
    • Air Travel
    • Lima, Peru
    • Air Travel
    • Iquitos, Peru
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 9 - Saturday - Mar 8, 2025
    Day
    9
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Nauta, Peru
    Travel to Nauta and embark the luxurious vessel, the Delfin III, to cruise the Peruvian Amazon in comfort and convenience. Settle in to your spacious suite before meeting your onboard Naturalist and cruise director. Later, onboard, enjoy an unforgettable dinner featuring Peruvian cuisine with the freshest local ingredients. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Sunday - Mar 9, 2025
    Day
    10
    Cruising the Amazon River
    • Cruising the Amazon River
    Spider Monkeys, Pink Dolphins, and Peru's Favorite Cocktail. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Mar 10, 2025
    Day
    11
    Cruising the Amazon River
    • Cruising the Amazon River
    Exotic Birds, Night Creatures, and Natural Remedies. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Mar 11, 2025
    Day
    12
    Nauta, Peru
    • Nauta, Peru
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 12 - Tuesday - Mar 11, 2025
    Day
    12
    • Bus Travel
    • Manatee Rescue Center, Peru
    • Bus Travel
    • Iquitos, Peru
    • Air Travel
    • Lima, Peru
    A Manatee Introduction and an Amazon Farewell. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Mar 12, 2025
    Day
    13
    Lima, Peru
    • Lima, Peru
    • Air Travel
    • Quito, Ecuador
    Fly from Lima to Quito. Take free time today to relax and prepare for your upcoming Galapagos adventure, or walk through the historic city to sample ceviche or helado (Latin-American ice cream). Dine out tonight or ask about the best clubs for music and dancing. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Mar 13, 2025
    Day
    14
    Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
    A Gold Altar, Artistic Avenues, and Two Hemispheres in One Day. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a famed local restaurant with delicious regional cuisine. (Breakfast, Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Mar 14, 2025
    Day
    15
    Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 15 - Friday - Mar 14, 2025
    Day
    15
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    The Theory of Evolution-and Giant Babies. This morning, take a flight to the Galapagos island of Baltra where you'll embark on your five-day cruise aboard the Treasure of Galapagos. Later onboard your ship, join in a briefing of the next day's adventures, and enjoy a captain's welcome with cocktails and dinner. Note: The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galapagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Saturday - Mar 15, 2025
    Day
    16
    • James Island, Ecuador
    • San Bartolome, El Salvador
    Volcanos, Marine Life, and Lunar Landscapes. This afternoon, cruise to Bartolome Island. BARTOLOME ISLAND: Hike the Summit, Snorkel, and Swim. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Mar 16, 2025
    Day
    17
    North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
    • Isla Mosquera, Ecuador
    Masterful Marine Iguanas and Birds of a Different Color. This afternoon, cruise for the sandy island of Mosquera Islet. MOSQUERA ISLET: A Sea Lion Haven of White Coral Sand. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Mar 17, 2025
    Day
    18
    South Plaza, Ecuador
    • South Plaza, Ecuador
    • Cerro Brujo, Ecuador
    Tracing Darwin's Footsteps and Audubon's Muses. This afternoon, cruise to Cerro Brujo on San Cristobal Island. SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: Blue Herons, Blue Lagoons, and a Sleeping Lion. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Mar 18, 2025
    Day
    19
    San Cristobal Island (Puerto Baquerizo), Ecuador
    • San Cristobal Island (Puerto Baquerizo), Ecuador
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 19 - Tuesday - Mar 18, 2025
    Day
    19
    • Air Travel
    • Quito, Ecuador
    The Geological Genesis of a Magical Archipelago. This afternoon, you'll say farewell to the magical islands of Galapagos and fly to Quito. This evening, spend free time relaxing or enjoy one of Quito's many fine restaurants. (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Mar 19, 2025
    Day
    20
    Quito, Ecuador
    • Quito, Ecuador
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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