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Through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

In 1911 American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered the stone terraces of Machu Picchu on an expedition sponsored by Yale University and the National Geographic Society. Follow in his footsteps. Explore this archaeological wonder for yourself. See daybreak from the Sun Gate. Descend into the city to walk through the ruins. And discover so much more in the land of the Inca: Ollantaytambo, the vast Sacsayhuamán Fortress, and Cusco, the oldest inhabited city in the Americas, with a rich heritage of Pre-Inca, Inca, colonial, and Republican cultures.

Galápagos

Peru

Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II + Peru's Land of the Inca

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16 days

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Galápagos

Peru

Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II + Peru's Land of the Inca

Duration

16 days

Year Round

From

$14,140

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Have up-close encounters with Galápagos wildlife and explore the undersea, too
Benefit from 50+ years of experience and relationships in Galápagos to see all you came for and more
Explore fabled Machu Picchu, royal sanctuary of Inca Pachacuti, over two days
Discover Cusco’s array of cultural influences and explore the Sacred Valley of the Inca
Explore the massive Inca stone fortress of Ollantaytambo

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FREE ROUND-TRIP AIR ON SELECT DATES

Book by June 30, 2023, for Free Air from Miami—or from $249 and $349 from select U.S. cities—on select 2023 departures and Free Air from Miami, New York, Houston, Dallas, and Los Angeles—or from $249 and $349 from select U.S. cities—on select 2024 departures. All offers are valid for new bookings only, must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions and are subject to availability at time of booking.

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Galápagos

Peru

Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape

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Duration

11 days

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$10,790

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Galápagos

Peru

Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape

Duration

11 days

Year Round

From

$10,790

Top Highlights

Remain into the late afternoon at fabled Machu Picchu, introduced to the world by Hiram Bingham in the April 1913 issue of National Geographic magazine
Soak in the scenery and culture of the Sacred Valley of the Inca
Journey between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu by Inca Rail
Voyage aboard the 48-guest National Geographic Islander II with a team of naturalists
Maximize your time in Galápagos with options to hike, Zodiac cruise, and snorkel every day

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FREE AIR IN 2023
FREE AIR IN 2024

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Galápagos and Peru: Nature and Culture

Embark on a sweeping adventure that encapsulates all the wildness of Galápagos balanced with the cultural and historic experiences of Machu Picchu & Peru's Land of the Inca. Explore Galápagos in depth aboard the 96-guest National Geographic Endeavour II, then discover the culture and history of Peru and the iconic ruins of Machu Picchu.

Cusco: Ancient City, Living Culture

Cusco, the former capital of the Inca empire, thrives today, firmly rooted in the architectural and cultural vestiges of it proud and storied past.

How Machu Picchu was first reported to the world

Yale professor Hiram Bingham set the world on fire with his report of Machu Picchu’s discovery in the April 1913 issue of National Geographic, which was completely dedicated to this stunning find.

Machu Picchu: Privileged Access to Peru's Fabled Lost City

At one of the seven modern wonders of the world, guests have expert guides and quiet time for contemplation.

Expedition Highlights

Venture to the Sun Gate, the final checkpoint on the way to the archeological wonder, and watch daybreak before descending into the mountaintop city—a peak travel experience. It is the culmination of a perfectly paced week. You’ll explore an extraordinary melting pot of Peruvian history and culture, firmly rooted in Amerindian and Spanish traditions, with influences from Africa, Asia, and Europe as well. See the architectural achievements of the Incan empire. And the decorative arts: pottery, textiles, jewelry, and sculpture that reveal the sophistication of their artisans. Discover firsthand how the past echoes through contemporary life. Expert guides are personable, engaging travel companions. They introduce you to the art, music, and cuisine of this remarkable country. And each night your active days end at a succession of gracious and elegant hotels.

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Expedition Leader

Your expedition leader is the orchestrator of your experience. They have achieved expedition leader status because they possess the skills, experience, and the depth of knowledge necessary to continually craft the best expedition possible for our guests.

Our local guides have deep knowledge of the places we explore. They’ll share the stories and theories and put the lives of the people and places we explore into context. Their colorful personalities and passion for history, from the minutiae to the big picture, make them engaging travel tour guides and companions.

To come out here [to Machu Picchu] in the morning and be by yourself and see these tremendous ruins, you can’t place a value on that.

David M.

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Peru is utterly fascinating—the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu in the new world rival the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.

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Daily Expedition Reports

Daily Expedition Reports

3/11/2023

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National Geographic Islander II

Genovesa Island

Today, National Geographic Islander II anchored in the bay at Genovesa Island, located in the northeastern corner of the archipelago. Our excursion in the morning was to Darwin Bay Beach, and we found big colonies of nesting red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls. After visiting this beautiful bay, we returned to the ship to prepare for snorkeling activities. Some of the guests decided to go kayaking, and others relaxed on the beach. My group snorkeled from a Zodiac by the cliffs of this island. We found hammerhead sharks, various species of reef fish, golden cow rays, turtles, and other great wildlife. This was definitely a wonderful way to finish our time in the water here in the Galapagos. Later in the afternoon, we took a nature walk inland. We found more nesting boobies and mockingbirds. We observed great frigatebird males with their gular pouches inflated to court females. During the second part of the walk, the highlight was a short-eared owl flying around before it seemed to pose for pictures. During sunset, our captain raised a toast to our great time on board together.

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3/10/2023

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National Geographic Islander II

Chinese Hat and Sullivan Bay

Today we enjoyed kayaking and tours in Zodiacs and the glass-bottom boat. We kayaked along the shores of Santiago and Chinese Hat, two volcanic places that are very rich in wildlife. Snorkeling here is majestic. Sharks swim alongside penguins and abundant fish. Sullivan Bay was just formed in 1897. The fresh lava shows us the genesis of life on the Galapagos Islands when the first plants and animals struggled to survive with limited resources. Today was a great day to learn from nature.

Daily Expedition Reports

3/9/2023

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National Geographic Islander II

South Plazas and Santa Fe Islands

It’s the beginning of our expedition aboard National Geographic Islander II , and today we visited two central islands of this archipelago, Plazas and Santa Fe. These two islands have one of the largest colonies of sea lions and land iguanas. In the morning, we observed a beautiful sunrise while hiking. In the afternoon, the ship moved to Santa Fe. We had an incredible snorkel and then explored the island. We enjoyed amazing encounters with the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.

Daily Expedition Reports

2/11/2023

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National Geographic Islander II

Genovesa Island

Today we arrived in the northeastern corner of the Galápagos archipelago. We woke up surrounded by the majestic caldera on Genovesa. This island is considered “the island of the birds.” We have reached the final full day of our expedition in the Galápagos Islands. We started early in the morning with an amazing pre-breakfast kayak outing. We saw many seabirds nesting and resting on the rocks along the coast. After breakfast, we boarded Zodiacs and headed towards Darwin Bay. The morning was lovely and sunny. We visited one of the most emblematic creatures of the archipelago, the red-footed boobies, which were everywhere. The Galapagos National Park has worked hard on conservation efforts to protect the largest population of red-footed boobies in the world. Later, we went for a remarkable snorkeling to enjoy the deep blue with amazing marine wildlife. We swam with lots of colorful fish, playful sea lions, and hammerhead sharks. In the afternoon, we went to Prince Phillip’s steps to walk through the dry incense trees and yellow Cordia forest, which led us to a lava field. During our walk, we sighted red-footed boobies and Nazca boobies with their chicks and frigatebirds. Today was a phenomenal experience in paradise!

Daily Expedition Reports

2/10/2023

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National Geographic Islander II

Santiago Island

Today we anchored next to Santiago Island near a small group of islets. These islets and the massive lava flows of the main island create an amazing volcanic landscape. We visited the channel between Chinese Hat and Santiago. The shallow waters are home to a diverse variety of life. A sea lion colony on the beach was active, and the alpha male checked on our Zodiacs while juveniles played and chased one another. Great blue herons and night herons fished with accuracy, capturing our attention on the Zodiac tour. Later, we snorkeled, kayaked, and took tours in the glass-bottom boat to fully explore this interesting area. The warm waters of the hot season are flooding the site, and colorful tropical fish are everywhere. In the afternoon, we visited Sullivan Bay, which is located around the corner from Chinese Hat. One of the youngest lava flows in the central part of the archipelago, dating back a bit more than 100 years, is found here. We hiked along a trail that covered a fair amount of the lava field, all the way to the base of a scoria cone. The amazing landscape is full of dynamic, uneven lava shapes that contrast with the colors of the mountains, making for a very special place. Few forms of life are found on a new lava field. Lava cacti and small lava lizards represent the new life on newly-formed land. We ended the day by visiting a small colony of Galapagos penguins that posed for us while they absorbed the last warm sunshine of the day.

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