14-night Peru and the Galápagos Islands Cruise/Land Package
Cruise Inclusions
EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK
- Private Tauck Shore Excursions in the Galápagos Islands with expert naturalist guides – averaging two daily – for an up-close experience with some of the most unusual and intriguing species in the world
TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES
- On-Tour Air
- All gratuities to Tauck Director, guides, naturalists and ship staff
- Exclusive 6-night Galápagos Cruise aboard the expedition ship, Isabela II – with no more than 40 Tauck guests
- 8 nights’ hotel accommodations, most meals and guided sightseeing in Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco and Guayaquil
- Lunch at a Peruvian horse ranch & dinner at a colonial mansion in Lima; two nights at a 5-star, 16th-century monastery in Cusco
- Scenic train journeys to and from Machu Picchu and an overnight stay adjacent to the Citadel
- See the remarkable Incan fortress ruins of Ollantaytambo and Sacsayhuamán and the Temple of the Sun at Korikancha
- Aboard ship – daily cocktail hour; all-day soft drinks; wine and beer with dinner
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- 35 meals; applicable fuel surcharges, admission fees, service charges, porterage and departure tax
- Destination Guide
- Suggested Shore Excursions
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Lima
Lima 06/20/2025Tour begins: Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel. A transfer is included from Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport to the five-star Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel, located in an oceanfront section of Lima — the perfect place to begin one of our most popular Peru tours, paired with a Galápagos cruise.,Optional Private ExcursionsAvoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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06/20/2025 | 06/20/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Lima
Lima 06/21/2025Your exploration of Lima begins in the city's Barranco ("cliff") district, known for its historic houses painted in bright colonial colors, and its iconic wooden Puente de los Suspiros ("Bridge of Sighs"). The bohemian heart of the city since the end of the 19th century, it became a favorite haunt of writers, poets, sculptors, and painters drawn by its lovely coastal scenery. In Barranco, visit MATE (Museo Mario Testino) — a non-profit institution established in 2012 by acclaimed Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testino to develop and promote Peruvian heritage and culture in his hometown. Housed in a restored 1898 colonial mansion, the museum features a permanent exhibition of Testino's photographs, along with temporary exhibits showcasing Peruvian as well as international contemporary art. After lunch at Casa Garcia Alvarado — a restored Art Deco mansion in Lima's Miraflores district — enjoy some free time before visiting one of several surviving colonial period homes in the city's historic center. Later, join us for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner at the Larco Herrera Museum, which features pre-Columbian treasures and artifacts housed in an 18th-century vice-royal palace — including ancient Peruvian jewelry, crowns, garments, masks, and pottery, and a gallery that offers a comprehensive view of cultures that existed in Peru for thousands of years before the Spanish arrived.,Optional Private ExcursionsAvoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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06/21/2025 | 06/21/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Lima
Lima 06/22/2025A flight to Cusco, high in the Peruvian Andes, leads you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas — a stunning landscape of verdant farmlands, villages, and ancient ruins amid cloud forests, terraced hills, and towering mountain ranges. Enjoy lunch and a performance of folk dancing and horsemanship featuring Peruvian Paso horses — a breed famous for its smooth, elegant gait and athletic dancing ability — at Casa Orihuela in the Sacred Valley. Arrive at your hotel, built to resemble an Andean village along a bank of the Urubamba River, in a tranquil setting of gardens and streams that echo Incan water channels. Dinner at your hotel this evening is preceded by a private performance of Andean music and dance.,Optional Private ExcursionsAvoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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06/22/2025 | 06/22/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Air Travel
Air Travel 06/22/2025A flight to Cusco, high in the Peruvian Andes, leads you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas — a stunning landscape of verdant farmlands, villages, and ancient ruins amid cloud forests, terraced hills, and towering mountain ranges. Enjoy lunch and a performance of folk dancing and horsemanship featuring Peruvian Paso horses — a breed famous for its smooth, elegant gait and athletic dancing ability — at Casa Orihuela in the Sacred Valley. Arrive at your hotel, built to resemble an Andean village along a bank of the Urubamba River, in a tranquil setting of gardens and streams that echo Incan water channels. Dinner at your hotel this evening is preceded by a private performance of Andean music and dance., |
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Cuzco
Cuzco 06/22/2025A flight to Cusco, high in the Peruvian Andes, leads you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas — a stunning landscape of verdant farmlands, villages, and ancient ruins amid cloud forests, terraced hills, and towering mountain ranges. Enjoy lunch and a performance of folk dancing and horsemanship featuring Peruvian Paso horses — a breed famous for its smooth, elegant gait and athletic dancing ability — at Casa Orihuela in the Sacred Valley. Arrive at your hotel, built to resemble an Andean village along a bank of the Urubamba River, in a tranquil setting of gardens and streams that echo Incan water channels. Dinner at your hotel this evening is preceded by a private performance of Andean music and dance.,Optional Private ExcursionsAvoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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06/22/2025 | 06/22/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Casa Hacienda Orihuela
Casa Hacienda Orihuela 06/22/2025A flight to Cusco, high in the Peruvian Andes, leads you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas — a stunning landscape of verdant farmlands, villages, and ancient ruins amid cloud forests, terraced hills, and towering mountain ranges. Enjoy lunch and a performance of folk dancing and horsemanship featuring Peruvian Paso horses — a breed famous for its smooth, elegant gait and athletic dancing ability — at Casa Orihuela in the Sacred Valley. Arrive at your hotel, built to resemble an Andean village along a bank of the Urubamba River, in a tranquil setting of gardens and streams that echo Incan water channels. Dinner at your hotel this evening is preceded by a private performance of Andean music and dance., |
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Urubamba
Urubamba 06/22/2025A flight to Cusco, high in the Peruvian Andes, leads you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas — a stunning landscape of verdant farmlands, villages, and ancient ruins amid cloud forests, terraced hills, and towering mountain ranges. Enjoy lunch and a performance of folk dancing and horsemanship featuring Peruvian Paso horses — a breed famous for its smooth, elegant gait and athletic dancing ability — at Casa Orihuela in the Sacred Valley. Arrive at your hotel, built to resemble an Andean village along a bank of the Urubamba River, in a tranquil setting of gardens and streams that echo Incan water channels. Dinner at your hotel this evening is preceded by a private performance of Andean music and dance., |
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Urubamba
Urubamba 06/23/2025Head for Machu Picchu this morning, stopping first at the town and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, and its ruins of an Incan fortress containing a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, adobe houses, aqueducts, and the remains of a stone temple, the best example of Incan urban design in existence. Then board a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. The village is a former railroad camp in a gorge surrounded by cliffs and cloud forests, the closest access point to the mountaintop ruins. From here you'll ride up a winding mountain road of hairpin turns to reach the "lost citadel", steeped in legend and mystery. Its purpose and original name are unknown; when Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911, he followed the directions he was given to the place beside the Old Mountain (Machu Picchu), which was the name he gave it. Guided by a local expert, tour this mystical complex of giant walls, stone terraces, steps, ramps, and astronomically aligned structures, described by UNESCO as "the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height", surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes. After the guided tour enjoy free time to explore on your own., |
06/23/2025 | 06/23/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo 06/23/2025Head for Machu Picchu this morning, stopping first at the town and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, and its ruins of an Incan fortress containing a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, adobe houses, aqueducts, and the remains of a stone temple, the best example of Incan urban design in existence. Then board a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. The village is a former railroad camp in a gorge surrounded by cliffs and cloud forests, the closest access point to the mountaintop ruins. From here you'll ride up a winding mountain road of hairpin turns to reach the "lost citadel", steeped in legend and mystery. Its purpose and original name are unknown; when Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911, he followed the directions he was given to the place beside the Old Mountain (Machu Picchu), which was the name he gave it. Guided by a local expert, tour this mystical complex of giant walls, stone terraces, steps, ramps, and astronomically aligned structures, described by UNESCO as "the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height", surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes. After the guided tour enjoy free time to explore on your own., |
06/23/2025 | 06/23/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Aguas Calientes (Peru)
Aguas Calientes (Peru) 06/23/2025Head for Machu Picchu this morning, stopping first at the town and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, and its ruins of an Incan fortress containing a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, adobe houses, aqueducts, and the remains of a stone temple, the best example of Incan urban design in existence. Then board a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. The village is a former railroad camp in a gorge surrounded by cliffs and cloud forests, the closest access point to the mountaintop ruins. From here you'll ride up a winding mountain road of hairpin turns to reach the "lost citadel", steeped in legend and mystery. Its purpose and original name are unknown; when Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911, he followed the directions he was given to the place beside the Old Mountain (Machu Picchu), which was the name he gave it. Guided by a local expert, tour this mystical complex of giant walls, stone terraces, steps, ramps, and astronomically aligned structures, described by UNESCO as "the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height", surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes. After the guided tour enjoy free time to explore on your own., |
06/23/2025 | 06/23/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu 06/23/2025Head for Machu Picchu this morning, stopping first at the town and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, and its ruins of an Incan fortress containing a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, adobe houses, aqueducts, and the remains of a stone temple, the best example of Incan urban design in existence. Then board a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. The village is a former railroad camp in a gorge surrounded by cliffs and cloud forests, the closest access point to the mountaintop ruins. From here you'll ride up a winding mountain road of hairpin turns to reach the "lost citadel", steeped in legend and mystery. Its purpose and original name are unknown; when Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911, he followed the directions he was given to the place beside the Old Mountain (Machu Picchu), which was the name he gave it. Guided by a local expert, tour this mystical complex of giant walls, stone terraces, steps, ramps, and astronomically aligned structures, described by UNESCO as "the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height", surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes. After the guided tour enjoy free time to explore on your own., |
06/23/2025 | 06/23/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu 06/24/2025You have a choice this morning of exploring Machu Picchu further on a second tour, taking an early-guided walk through the citadel, or sleeping in and enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Return to Ollantaytambo by train, and then drive to Sacsayhuamán, a mountaintop Incan fortress overlooking Cusco, originally built by the Killkes, who preceded the Incas. Behind rows of massive stonewalls, its plan centers around a giant solar calendar and includes citadels, cisterns, baths, and underground chambers. Also, visit an alpaca breeding center in Awana Kancha, and see a demonstration of traditional Peruvian weaving methods. Continue on to your hotel in Cusco where dinner tonight is at your leisure., |
06/24/2025 | 06/24/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Aguas Calientes (Peru)
Aguas Calientes (Peru) 06/24/2025You have a choice this morning of exploring Machu Picchu further on a second tour, taking an early-guided walk through the citadel, or sleeping in and enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Return to Ollantaytambo by train, and then drive to Sacsayhuamán, a mountaintop Incan fortress overlooking Cusco, originally built by the Killkes, who preceded the Incas. Behind rows of massive stonewalls, its plan centers around a giant solar calendar and includes citadels, cisterns, baths, and underground chambers. Also, visit an alpaca breeding center in Awana Kancha, and see a demonstration of traditional Peruvian weaving methods. Continue on to your hotel in Cusco where dinner tonight is at your leisure., |
06/24/2025 | 06/24/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo 06/24/2025You have a choice this morning of exploring Machu Picchu further on a second tour, taking an early-guided walk through the citadel, or sleeping in and enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Return to Ollantaytambo by train, and then drive to Sacsayhuamán, a mountaintop Incan fortress overlooking Cusco, originally built by the Killkes, who preceded the Incas. Behind rows of massive stonewalls, its plan centers around a giant solar calendar and includes citadels, cisterns, baths, and underground chambers. Also, visit an alpaca breeding center in Awana Kancha, and see a demonstration of traditional Peruvian weaving methods. Continue on to your hotel in Cusco where dinner tonight is at your leisure., |
06/24/2025 | 06/24/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cuzco
Cuzco 06/24/2025You have a choice this morning of exploring Machu Picchu further on a second tour, taking an early-guided walk through the citadel, or sleeping in and enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Return to Ollantaytambo by train, and then drive to Sacsayhuamán, a mountaintop Incan fortress overlooking Cusco, originally built by the Killkes, who preceded the Incas. Behind rows of massive stonewalls, its plan centers around a giant solar calendar and includes citadels, cisterns, baths, and underground chambers. Also, visit an alpaca breeding center in Awana Kancha, and see a demonstration of traditional Peruvian weaving methods. Continue on to your hotel in Cusco where dinner tonight is at your leisure.,Optional Private ExcursionsAvoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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06/24/2025 | 06/24/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cuzco
Cuzco 06/25/2025Today choose from two excursions — one to the highlands outside Cusco, visiting several villages and the Maras salt fields; or a tour of southern Cusco and the valley south of the city. The highlands adventure begins with a visit to Chinchero — an authentic Andean village with a colonial church housing a large collection of painting from the Cusco School of Art; a bartering system in which townspeople gather in the main square to trade their products; and lots of character. Next, visit the salt fields of Maras and its seemingly never-ending terraces, where salt has been extracted from springs and stored for local use for centuries, even before the time of the Incas; the variety of colors created by the reflection of the sun's rays in the salt deposits — and the Incas' striking ability to generate resources — is impressive. Continue on to the rural community of Mullak'as Misminay — where your local hosts, dressed in their outfits used for special occasions, will greet you with a traditional welcome prior to an agricultural experience, a cooking lesson and a textile demonstration. Should you choose the Cusco tour, you'll visit the San Pedro Market, a typical mercado offering local produce ranging from fruits, vegetables, and meats to hand-woven sweaters other apparel and crafts. Then drive south of Cusco through the South Valley, which runs parallel to the Vilcanota River, to visit three ancient churches along the "Andean Baroque Route"... Andahuaylillas, Huaro, and Canincunca. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening as you wish.,Optional Private ExcursionsAvoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Cinchero
Cinchero 06/25/2025Today choose from two excursions — one to the highlands outside Cusco, visiting several villages and the Maras salt fields; or a tour of southern Cusco and the valley south of the city. The highlands adventure begins with a visit to Chinchero — an authentic Andean village with a colonial church housing a large collection of painting from the Cusco School of Art; a bartering system in which townspeople gather in the main square to trade their products; and lots of character. Next, visit the salt fields of Maras and its seemingly never-ending terraces, where salt has been extracted from springs and stored for local use for centuries, even before the time of the Incas; the variety of colors created by the reflection of the sun's rays in the salt deposits — and the Incas' striking ability to generate resources — is impressive. Continue on to the rural community of Mullak'as Misminay — where your local hosts, dressed in their outfits used for special occasions, will greet you with a traditional welcome prior to an agricultural experience, a cooking lesson and a textile demonstration. Should you choose the Cusco tour, you'll visit the San Pedro Market, a typical mercado offering local produce ranging from fruits, vegetables, and meats to hand-woven sweaters other apparel and crafts. Then drive south of Cusco through the South Valley, which runs parallel to the Vilcanota River, to visit three ancient churches along the "Andean Baroque Route"... Andahuaylillas, Huaro, and Canincunca. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening as you wish., |
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Maras Salt Mines
Maras Salt Mines 06/25/2025Today choose from two excursions — one to the highlands outside Cusco, visiting several villages and the Maras salt fields; or a tour of southern Cusco and the valley south of the city. The highlands adventure begins with a visit to Chinchero — an authentic Andean village with a colonial church housing a large collection of painting from the Cusco School of Art; a bartering system in which townspeople gather in the main square to trade their products; and lots of character. Next, visit the salt fields of Maras and its seemingly never-ending terraces, where salt has been extracted from springs and stored for local use for centuries, even before the time of the Incas; the variety of colors created by the reflection of the sun's rays in the salt deposits — and the Incas' striking ability to generate resources — is impressive. Continue on to the rural community of Mullak'as Misminay — where your local hosts, dressed in their outfits used for special occasions, will greet you with a traditional welcome prior to an agricultural experience, a cooking lesson and a textile demonstration. Should you choose the Cusco tour, you'll visit the San Pedro Market, a typical mercado offering local produce ranging from fruits, vegetables, and meats to hand-woven sweaters other apparel and crafts. Then drive south of Cusco through the South Valley, which runs parallel to the Vilcanota River, to visit three ancient churches along the "Andean Baroque Route"... Andahuaylillas, Huaro, and Canincunca. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening as you wish., |
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Misminay
Misminay 06/25/2025Today choose from two excursions — one to the highlands outside Cusco, visiting several villages and the Maras salt fields; or a tour of southern Cusco and the valley south of the city. The highlands adventure begins with a visit to Chinchero — an authentic Andean village with a colonial church housing a large collection of painting from the Cusco School of Art; a bartering system in which townspeople gather in the main square to trade their products; and lots of character. Next, visit the salt fields of Maras and its seemingly never-ending terraces, where salt has been extracted from springs and stored for local use for centuries, even before the time of the Incas; the variety of colors created by the reflection of the sun's rays in the salt deposits — and the Incas' striking ability to generate resources — is impressive. Continue on to the rural community of Mullak'as Misminay — where your local hosts, dressed in their outfits used for special occasions, will greet you with a traditional welcome prior to an agricultural experience, a cooking lesson and a textile demonstration. Should you choose the Cusco tour, you'll visit the San Pedro Market, a typical mercado offering local produce ranging from fruits, vegetables, and meats to hand-woven sweaters other apparel and crafts. Then drive south of Cusco through the South Valley, which runs parallel to the Vilcanota River, to visit three ancient churches along the "Andean Baroque Route"... Andahuaylillas, Huaro, and Canincunca. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening as you wish., |
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Cuzco
Cuzco 06/26/2025Get set for your Galápagos cruise as you fly back to Lima, then take a connecting flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and the gateway to the Galápagos Islands. Overnight in the downtown business district of this major port city, featuring a pleasant tropical climate, at the Oro Verde Guayaquil.,Optional Private ExcursionsAvoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Air Travel
Air Travel 06/26/2025Get set for your Galápagos cruise as you fly back to Lima, then take a connecting flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and the gateway to the Galápagos Islands. Overnight in the downtown business district of this major port city, featuring a pleasant tropical climate, at the Oro Verde Guayaquil., |
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Lima
Lima 06/26/2025Get set for your Galápagos cruise as you fly back to Lima, then take a connecting flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and the gateway to the Galápagos Islands. Overnight in the downtown business district of this major port city, featuring a pleasant tropical climate, at the Oro Verde Guayaquil.,Optional Private ExcursionsAvoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Quito
Quito 06/26/2025Get set for your Galápagos cruise as you fly back to Lima, then take a connecting flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and the gateway to the Galápagos Islands. Overnight in the downtown business district of this major port city, featuring a pleasant tropical climate, at the Oro Verde Guayaquil., |
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Quito
Quito 06/27/2025From Guayaquil, fly to Baltra in Galápagos, 600 miles off the Ecuadorian coast and home to wildlife found nowhere else in the world — the starting point of your 6-night cruise aboard Tauck's comfortable expeditionary-style yacht, Isabela II, topped by an observation deck. After boarding the ship, an orientation briefing and lunch begin the afternoon. Then head out for a wet landing on "Las Bachas Beach" (named for the US military barges, referred to as "bachas", that were beached and abandoned there after WWII) — an important nesting area for the green sea turtle. On a guided hike around a saltwater lagoon today, look for flamingos, pintail ducks, sandpipers, and stilts. Back aboard ship, relax with a welcome cocktail, be briefed on tomorrow's activities, and enjoy dinner aboard ship., |
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Air Travel
Air Travel 06/27/2025From Guayaquil, fly to Baltra in Galápagos, 600 miles off the Ecuadorian coast and home to wildlife found nowhere else in the world — the starting point of your 6-night cruise aboard Tauck's comfortable expeditionary-style yacht, Isabela II, topped by an observation deck. After boarding the ship, an orientation briefing and lunch begin the afternoon. Then head out for a wet landing on "Las Bachas Beach" (named for the US military barges, referred to as "bachas", that were beached and abandoned there after WWII) — an important nesting area for the green sea turtle. On a guided hike around a saltwater lagoon today, look for flamingos, pintail ducks, sandpipers, and stilts. Back aboard ship, relax with a welcome cocktail, be briefed on tomorrow's activities, and enjoy dinner aboard ship., |
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Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 06/27/2025From Guayaquil, fly to Baltra in Galápagos, 600 miles off the Ecuadorian coast and home to wildlife found nowhere else in the world — the starting point of your 6-night cruise aboard Tauck's comfortable expeditionary-style yacht, Isabela II, topped by an observation deck. After boarding the ship, an orientation briefing and lunch begin the afternoon. Then head out for a wet landing on "Las Bachas Beach" (named for the US military barges, referred to as "bachas", that were beached and abandoned there after WWII) — an important nesting area for the green sea turtle. On a guided hike around a saltwater lagoon today, look for flamingos, pintail ducks, sandpipers, and stilts. Back aboard ship, relax with a welcome cocktail, be briefed on tomorrow's activities, and enjoy dinner aboard ship., |
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Isla Baltra
Isla Baltra 06/27/2025From Guayaquil, fly to Baltra in Galápagos, 600 miles off the Ecuadorian coast and home to wildlife found nowhere else in the world — the starting point of your 6-night cruise aboard Tauck's comfortable expeditionary-style yacht, Isabela II, topped by an observation deck. After boarding the ship, an orientation briefing and lunch begin the afternoon. Then head out for a wet landing on "Las Bachas Beach" (named for the US military barges, referred to as "bachas", that were beached and abandoned there after WWII) — an important nesting area for the green sea turtle. On a guided hike around a saltwater lagoon today, look for flamingos, pintail ducks, sandpipers, and stilts. Back aboard ship, relax with a welcome cocktail, be briefed on tomorrow's activities, and enjoy dinner aboard ship., |
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Las Bachas
Las Bachas 06/27/2025From Guayaquil, fly to Baltra in Galápagos, 600 miles off the Ecuadorian coast and home to wildlife found nowhere else in the world — the starting point of your 6-night cruise aboard Tauck's comfortable expeditionary-style yacht, Isabela II, topped by an observation deck. After boarding the ship, an orientation briefing and lunch begin the afternoon. Then head out for a wet landing on "Las Bachas Beach" (named for the US military barges, referred to as "bachas", that were beached and abandoned there after WWII) — an important nesting area for the green sea turtle. On a guided hike around a saltwater lagoon today, look for flamingos, pintail ducks, sandpipers, and stilts. Back aboard ship, relax with a welcome cocktail, be briefed on tomorrow's activities, and enjoy dinner aboard ship., |
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Punta Pitt
Punta Pitt 06/28/2025After a short drive to the island's southern shore, visit Cerro Colorado, a breeding center for highly endangered giant tortoises set amidst a deciduous forest that is home to dozens of species of animals including the San Cristóbal mockingbird and lava lizard. After lunch aboard the ship, a wet landing this afternoon takes you to Punta Pitt (for the adventurous, an optional walk over uneven terrain is rewarded with dramatic views of the surrounding landscape). Here is the only place in the Galápagos where the three species of boobies (blue-footed, red-footed, and Nazca) can be found together. Weather permitting, you have a choice between swimming, kayaking or snorkeling at the beach or, you can hop onto the panga for a relaxing ride along the coast., |
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Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)
Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno) 06/28/2025After a short drive to the island's southern shore, visit Cerro Colorado, a breeding center for highly endangered giant tortoises set amidst a deciduous forest that is home to dozens of species of animals including the San Cristóbal mockingbird and lava lizard. After lunch aboard the ship, a wet landing this afternoon takes you to Punta Pitt (for the adventurous, an optional walk over uneven terrain is rewarded with dramatic views of the surrounding landscape). Here is the only place in the Galápagos where the three species of boobies (blue-footed, red-footed, and Nazca) can be found together. Weather permitting, you have a choice between swimming, kayaking or snorkeling at the beach or, you can hop onto the panga for a relaxing ride along the coast., |
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Galapaguero Cerro Colorado
Galapaguero Cerro Colorado 06/28/2025After a short drive to the island's southern shore, visit Cerro Colorado, a breeding center for highly endangered giant tortoises set amidst a deciduous forest that is home to dozens of species of animals including the San Cristóbal mockingbird and lava lizard. After lunch aboard the ship, a wet landing this afternoon takes you to Punta Pitt (for the adventurous, an optional walk over uneven terrain is rewarded with dramatic views of the surrounding landscape). Here is the only place in the Galápagos where the three species of boobies (blue-footed, red-footed, and Nazca) can be found together. Weather permitting, you have a choice between swimming, kayaking or snorkeling at the beach or, you can hop onto the panga for a relaxing ride along the coast., |
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Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay 06/29/2025Go ashore at Gardner Bay on Española, also known as Hood Island, where there are extensive nesting grounds for waved albatrosses and sea turtles, and a sea lion colony. Get a close up look at sea lions who love to bask and sleep on the glorious white-sand beach, careless of the presence of humans. The bay and inlets provide swimming and kayaking opportunities today. Following lunch onboard Isabela II, a mid-afternoon wet landing brings you to Punta Suarez, on the island's western point, where sheer cliffs provide thermal currents on which seabirds soar; Galápagos hawks, cactus finches, and Hood mockingbirds, the only carnivorous members of the species, may be seen here. Waves crash against the rocky coast and a blowhole sends water spouts skyward, 75 feet high., |
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Punta Suarez
Punta Suarez 06/29/2025Go ashore at Gardner Bay on Española, also known as Hood Island, where there are extensive nesting grounds for waved albatrosses and sea turtles, and a sea lion colony. Get a close up look at sea lions who love to bask and sleep on the glorious white-sand beach, careless of the presence of humans. The bay and inlets provide swimming and kayaking opportunities today. Following lunch onboard Isabela II, a mid-afternoon wet landing brings you to Punta Suarez, on the island's western point, where sheer cliffs provide thermal currents on which seabirds soar; Galápagos hawks, cactus finches, and Hood mockingbirds, the only carnivorous members of the species, may be seen here. Waves crash against the rocky coast and a blowhole sends water spouts skyward, 75 feet high., |
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Cormorant Point
Cormorant Point 06/30/2025Today Isabela II makes her way to Floreana Island, the southernmost island within the Galápagos. Board a panga for a wet landing on Punta Cormorant and its radiant green beach, caused by the drifting of olivine crystals from nearby volcanic sites to the beach's edge over the years. Walk along this rare global phenomenon as you make your way to the other side of the island, a white-sand beach famous for being a nesting point for the local sea turtles. At Champion Islet, you have choice of activities; snorkeling, a panga ride or a ride in a glass-bottom boat, viewing the beautiful aquatic ecosystem below you! This afternoon, a dry landing takes you to Post Office Bay for a visit to the historic barrel that has served as an informal post office within the archipelago for over two centuries! Enjoy snorkeling off the beach before returning to your ship for the evening., |
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Isla Champión
Isla Champión 06/30/2025Today Isabela II makes her way to Floreana Island, the southernmost island within the Galápagos. Board a panga for a wet landing on Punta Cormorant and its radiant green beach, caused by the drifting of olivine crystals from nearby volcanic sites to the beach's edge over the years. Walk along this rare global phenomenon as you make your way to the other side of the island, a white-sand beach famous for being a nesting point for the local sea turtles. At Champion Islet, you have choice of activities; snorkeling, a panga ride or a ride in a glass-bottom boat, viewing the beautiful aquatic ecosystem below you! This afternoon, a dry landing takes you to Post Office Bay for a visit to the historic barrel that has served as an informal post office within the archipelago for over two centuries! Enjoy snorkeling off the beach before returning to your ship for the evening., |
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Post Office, Galapagos
Post Office, Galapagos 06/30/2025Today Isabela II makes her way to Floreana Island, the southernmost island within the Galápagos. Board a panga for a wet landing on Punta Cormorant and its radiant green beach, caused by the drifting of olivine crystals from nearby volcanic sites to the beach's edge over the years. Walk along this rare global phenomenon as you make your way to the other side of the island, a white-sand beach famous for being a nesting point for the local sea turtles. At Champion Islet, you have choice of activities; snorkeling, a panga ride or a ride in a glass-bottom boat, viewing the beautiful aquatic ecosystem below you! This afternoon, a dry landing takes you to Post Office Bay for a visit to the historic barrel that has served as an informal post office within the archipelago for over two centuries! Enjoy snorkeling off the beach before returning to your ship for the evening., |
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Urvina Bay
Urvina Bay 07/01/2025In the 1950s, geological activity on Isabela Island caused a mass of land to lift up some 15 feet, leaving the coastline pushed further out to sea and the underwater marine life stranded ashore. After a wet landing at Punta Moreno, join us for a walk along the rugged trails of the island, a perfect opportunity to view the unique lava formations, lava cacti, scalesia tress, and of course, the abundance of wildlife that calls this place home; such as the Galápagos penguins, sea lions, herons, marine iguanas, brown pelicans, and Sally Lightfoot crabs. After lunch aboard the ship, board a panga for an adventure along the coastline of Punta Mangle, the archipelago's youngest ecosystem. Filled with tiny bays, tall mangroves, and tranquil coves, stay on the lookout for the Galápagos penguins and green-eyed flightless cormorants or the sea turtles and rays gliding beneath the ocean surface. Depending on the conditions of the waters, snorkeling and a glass-bottom boat ride may be possible., |
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Punta Moreno
Punta Moreno 07/01/2025In the 1950s, geological activity on Isabela Island caused a mass of land to lift up some 15 feet, leaving the coastline pushed further out to sea and the underwater marine life stranded ashore. After a wet landing at Punta Moreno, join us for a walk along the rugged trails of the island, a perfect opportunity to view the unique lava formations, lava cacti, scalesia tress, and of course, the abundance of wildlife that calls this place home; such as the Galápagos penguins, sea lions, herons, marine iguanas, brown pelicans, and Sally Lightfoot crabs. After lunch aboard the ship, board a panga for an adventure along the coastline of Punta Mangle, the archipelago's youngest ecosystem. Filled with tiny bays, tall mangroves, and tranquil coves, stay on the lookout for the Galápagos penguins and green-eyed flightless cormorants or the sea turtles and rays gliding beneath the ocean surface. Depending on the conditions of the waters, snorkeling and a glass-bottom boat ride may be possible., |
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Mangle Point
Mangle Point 07/01/2025In the 1950s, geological activity on Isabela Island caused a mass of land to lift up some 15 feet, leaving the coastline pushed further out to sea and the underwater marine life stranded ashore. After a wet landing at Punta Moreno, join us for a walk along the rugged trails of the island, a perfect opportunity to view the unique lava formations, lava cacti, scalesia tress, and of course, the abundance of wildlife that calls this place home; such as the Galápagos penguins, sea lions, herons, marine iguanas, brown pelicans, and Sally Lightfoot crabs. After lunch aboard the ship, board a panga for an adventure along the coastline of Punta Mangle, the archipelago's youngest ecosystem. Filled with tiny bays, tall mangroves, and tranquil coves, stay on the lookout for the Galápagos penguins and green-eyed flightless cormorants or the sea turtles and rays gliding beneath the ocean surface. Depending on the conditions of the waters, snorkeling and a glass-bottom boat ride may be possible., |
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Eden Islet
Eden Islet 07/02/2025This morning, board a panga for a wet landing on Eden Islet. Located off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, this small island (less than 2,000 square feet) is perfect to observe the blue-footed boobies, reef sharks, and frigates that inhabit this island. Your Galápagos adventure takes you to North Seymour Island this afternoon for one of the archipelago's hidden gems. Disembark for a walk along the interior of the island, passing by nesting frigatebirds and witness the males display their vibrant balloon-like red gular sacs (you also have the option to explore the coast by panga). Please join us tonight for a farewell cocktail aboard your ship., |
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North Seymour
North Seymour 07/02/2025This morning, board a panga for a wet landing on Eden Islet. Located off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, this small island (less than 2,000 square feet) is perfect to observe the blue-footed boobies, reef sharks, and frigates that inhabit this island. Your Galápagos adventure takes you to North Seymour Island this afternoon for one of the archipelago's hidden gems. Disembark for a walk along the interior of the island, passing by nesting frigatebirds and witness the males display their vibrant balloon-like red gular sacs (you also have the option to explore the coast by panga). Please join us tonight for a farewell cocktail aboard your ship., |
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Isla Baltra
Isla Baltra 07/03/2025Disembark Isabela II in Baltra then fly back to Guayaquil for another night at the Oro Verde Guayaquil. Spend some free time at your hotel or perhaps a stroll along the city's waterfront promenade, El Malecón. Tonight, we invite you to share favorite experiences from your Galápagos cruise with your fellow travelers at our farewell cocktail party and dinner., |
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Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 07/03/2025Disembark Isabela II in Baltra then fly back to Guayaquil for another night at the Oro Verde Guayaquil. Spend some free time at your hotel or perhaps a stroll along the city's waterfront promenade, El Malecón. Tonight, we invite you to share favorite experiences from your Galápagos cruise with your fellow travelers at our farewell cocktail party and dinner., |
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Air Travel
Air Travel 07/03/2025Disembark Isabela II in Baltra then fly back to Guayaquil for another night at the Oro Verde Guayaquil. Spend some free time at your hotel or perhaps a stroll along the city's waterfront promenade, El Malecón. Tonight, we invite you to share favorite experiences from your Galápagos cruise with your fellow travelers at our farewell cocktail party and dinner., |
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Guayaquil
Guayaquil 07/03/2025Disembark Isabela II in Baltra then fly back to Guayaquil for another night at the Oro Verde Guayaquil. Spend some free time at your hotel or perhaps a stroll along the city's waterfront promenade, El Malecón. Tonight, we invite you to share favorite experiences from your Galápagos cruise with your fellow travelers at our farewell cocktail party and dinner.,Optional Private ExcursionsAvoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Guayaquil
Guayaquil 07/04/2025Tour ends: Guayaquil. A transfer is included from the Oro Verde Guayaquil to Guayaquil International Airport; allow three hours for flight check-in.,Optional Private ExcursionsAvoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!
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Ship Highlights
- Three decks include a bar/lounge with outdoor seating
- Isabela II carries her own glass-bottom boat for close-up marine life observation
- Amenities such as Jacuzzi, traditional library, cardio-gym and solarium
- Equatorial stargazing at night, weather permitting
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Ship Statistics
- Last Refurbished
- 2018
- Registry
- Ecuador
- Built Year
- 1979
- Gross Tonnage
- 1,025 gross tons
- Beam
- 38 ft (11.6 m)
- Maximum Speed
- 10 knots
- Ship Length
- 166 ft (50.6 m)
- Passenger Capacity
- 40
- Number of Crew
- 24
- Crew Nationality
- Ecuadorian
- Internet
- Service levels may vary
Dining
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Outdoor Dining
Isabella II serves up a combination of continental and Ecuadorian cuisine, buffet style, for breakfast and lunch.
Outdoor Activities
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Outdoor Activities
Isabela II is intimate and stylish with public spaces that invite conversation and relaxation. Tuck away in one of cozy nooks and crannies perfect for hiding away with a good book or conversing with friends.
Oceanview
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Category C
(C)
$14,490
- Category: C
- Square Feet: 128
Size: 12.05 sq. m. (128 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: No Beds: 1 Large Bed (2 m x 1.45 m, head against side wall facing aft).
Stateroom Amenities: 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 & memo pad, expedition map, sports bottle, extra blanket.
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Category B
(B)
$14,690
- Category: B
- Square Feet: 139
Size: 12.80 sq. m. (139 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: No Beds: 2 Twin Beds (2 m x 1.45 m; head against side wall facing fore). [Note: 2 of 18 Category B cabins have 1 double bed (2 m x 1.45 m) plus 1 sofa bed.
Stateroom Amenities: Ceiling light, under-the-bed closet (space for suitcases), TV with DVD for videos only, telephone, teapot, iron (upon request), pen & 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.
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Category B
(Cat B2)
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- Category: Cat B2
Size: 12.80 sq. m. (139 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: No Beds: 2 Twin Beds (2 m x 1.45 m; head against side wall facing fore). [Note: 2 of 18 Category B cabins have 1 double bed (2 m x 1.45 m) plus 1 sofa bed.
Stateroom Amenities: Ceiling light, under-the-bed closet (space for suitcases), TV with DVD for videos only, telephone, teapot, iron (upon request), pen & 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.
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Category A
(A)
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- Category: A
- Square Feet: 170
Size: 18.90 sq. m. (170 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: No Beds: 1 Double Bed (head under side wall facing aft).
Stateroom Amenities: Ceiling light, under-the-bed closet (space for suitcases), TV with DVD for videos only, telephone, teapot, iron (upon request), pen & 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.
Land / Cruise Price includes Galápagos National Park entrance fee; cruise fare; port charges; applicable fuel surcharges; private Tauck shore excursions with naturalists; daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks, wine and beer with dinner on Isabela II; airport transfers and departure tax; gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.
Note: Triples are not available aboard ship. This is an active journey requiring a fair amount of walking, often on uneven terrain; several days touring at elevations up to 12,200 ft. in hot and humid weather can be strenuous and challenging. Daily shore excursions will include wet and dry landings on diverse Galápagos islands. Wet landings will be made by panga (Zodiac-style rafts) on sandy or rocky beaches and may require wading ashore in shallow water. We may not visit each of the islands in the order outlined, but we typically visit two different sites per day. Our Galápagos itinerary is subject to change due to wildlife encounters, atmospheric conditions and Galápagos National Park directives. Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.
Please Note: Tour of March 29 will stay at the Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel, Sacred Valley in Urubamba nights 4 & 5.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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Sun deck
Stateroom Key
- Category A (A)
- Category B (B)
- Category C (C)
- Category B (Cat B2)
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Cabin Deck
Stateroom Key
- Category A (A)
- Category B (B)
- Category C (C)
- Category B (Cat B2)
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Main Deck
Stateroom Key
- Category A (A)
- Category B (B)
- Category C (C)
- Category B (Cat B2)