Voyage of Discovery: Wonders of the Galapagos

From $3395 plus air

This incredible nine-day journey introduces you to the remarkable Galápagos Archipelago, a nature lover's dream destination and a "living laboratory of evolution," home to species unknown elsewhere in the world. Accompanied by a team of certified naturalists, cruise for four nights aboard the m.v. Santa Cruz, a state-of-the-art exploration vessel with a fleet of Zodiacs, a glass-bottom boat and complimentary snorkeling gear. Experience up-close wildlife encounters like nowhere else on Earth. Also, enjoy the culture of mainland Ecuador, while exploring the colorful Andean market of Otavalo and the colonial churches of Quito. The six-night Post-Program Option features legendary Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and historic Lima and Cuzco.