Galápagos Islands – Iconic Wildlife and Sublime Scenery Plus Machu Picchu
HX Expeditions · MS Santa Cruz II · 11 days

Day 1: Start your adventure in ancient and modern Lima. Welcome to Peru, one of the most fascinating countries in South America! If you have time after your arrival in Lima before settling in at your hotel for an overnight stay, consider wandering historical center, which is packed with elegant Spanish colonial architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or why not walk along the oceanfront boardwalk in the upmarket Miraflores district. Here, you'll find many restaurants and cafés, as well as shops if you need to purchase anything ahead of your adventure. Lima is considered the food capital of Latin America, so be sure to try local dishes like ceviche, which is raw fish marinated in…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | HX Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | MS Santa Cruz II |
| Length | 11 days |
| Region | Galápagos |
| Departures | 8 listed · 2026-09-10 to 2026-12-17 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–3 | Lima, Peru |
| Day 3 | Air travel |
| Day 3 | Cusco, Peru |
| Days 3–4 | Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru |
| Day 4 | Ollantaytambo, Peru |
| Day 4 | Aguas Calientes, Peru |
| Day 4 | Machu Picchu, Peru |
| Day 4 | Aguas Calientes, Peru |
| Day 4 | Ollantaytambo, Peru |
| Days 4–5 | Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru |
| Day 5 | Misminay, Peru |
| Days 5–6 | Cusco, Peru |
| Day 6 | Air travel |
| Day 6 | Lima, Peru |
| Day 6 | Air travel |
| Days 6–8 | Quito, Ecuador |
| Day 8 | Air travel |
| Day 8 | Baltra Island, Ecuador |
| Day 8 | Cerro Dragón, Ecuador |
| Day 9 | Vicente Roca Point, Ecuador |
| Day 9 | Isla Fernandina, Ecuador |
| Day 10 | Puerto Ayora, Ecuador |
| Day 11 | Baroness Lookout, Isla Floreana, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Ecuador |
| Day 11 | Bahia Post Office, Ecuador |
| Day 11 | Isla Champion, Ecuador |
| Day 11 | Cormorant Point, Ecuador |
| Day 12 | Baltra Island, Ecuador |
| Day 12 | Air travel |
| Day 12 | Quito, Ecuador |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | 2026-09-21 | 11 | MS Santa Cruz II | Yes |
| 2026-09-24 | 2026-10-05 | 11 | MS Santa Cruz II | Yes |
| 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-19 | 11 | MS Santa Cruz II | Yes |
| 2026-10-22 | 2026-11-02 | 11 | MS Santa Cruz II | Yes |
| 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-16 | 11 | MS Santa Cruz II | Yes |
| 2026-11-19 | 2026-11-30 | 11 | MS Santa Cruz II | Yes |
| 2026-12-03 | 2026-12-14 | 11 | MS Santa Cruz II | Yes |
| 2026-12-17 | 2026-12-28 | 11 | MS Santa Cruz II | Yes |
Current offers
- 130TH ANNIVERSARY INCENTIVE — Valid for Travel Now Through 30 Sep 2028
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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