Natural and historic treasures await on this cruise vacation of Peru and the Galápagos Islands. Enjoy a walking tour of Lima; a guided visit of Cuzco, former capital of the Inca Empire; an excursion to Otavalo and an Indian market; and a guided tour of Quito. Also, visit the ancient Puca Pucara, the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, and a highlight of your adventure: mystical Machu Picchu. Finally, fly to Baltra Island for a 4-day Galápagos Islands cruise. During your Galápagos cruise, discover the incredible plants and vastly different animals unique to only the Galápagos Islands! Finish your Galápagos Islands cruise in the Amazon and take a suspended canopy walk to view the rainforest, where your naturalist points out many different species of vibrantly colored birds. In the Amazon jungle below, learn of the medicinal plants and immense biodiversity that have been used by the native cultures for hundreds of years.
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