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15 NIGHTS | HX EXPEDITIONS | MS SANTA CRUZ II

15-Night Galápagos Islands - Nine Of The Best Isles Plus Machu Picchu Cruise

Aboard MS Santa Cruz II (HX Expeditions) | Departing Lima to Quito | 8 Available Departures from $12,672

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15 NightsDuration
HX ExpeditionsCruise LineMS Santa Cruz IICruise ShipLimaEmbarkation PortGalapagosRegion$12,672Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGELima, Cusco, Quito, North Seymour, Cerro Dragon, Punta Vicente Roca, Fernandina Island, Puerto Ayora
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Nov 05, 2026
Voyage #_@SCGALWNMACEU-261105
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PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Lima Airport (LIM)

Transfer from airport to hotel in Lima

Day 2

Lima (PELIM)

At Hotel

Day 2

Lima (PELIM)

At Hotel

Day 3

Lima Airport (LIM)

Flight from Lima to Cusco

Day 3

Cusco Airport (CUZ)

Get a brief look at Cusco before heading to the Sacred ValleyIn the morning, we’ll take a flight to Cusco, the ancient seat of the Inca Empire. Upon arrival we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking a look at Sacsayhuamán fortress, a ceremonial compound and magnificent example of Inca mi

Day 3

Cusco Airport (CUZ)

At Hotel

Day 4

Cusco Airport (CUZ)

At Hotel

Day 5

Cusco Airport (CUZ)

At Hotel

Day 6

Cusco Airport (CUZ)

Flight from Cusco To Quito

Day 6

Quito Airport (UIO)

Transfer from airport to hotel in Quito(pre-cruise)

Day 6

Quito (ECUIO)

At Hotel

Day 7

Quito (ECUIO)

At Hotel

Day 8

Quito (ECUIO)

Transfer from hotel to airport in Quito(pre-cruise)

Day 8

Quito Airport (UIO)

Flight from Quito to Baltra

Day 8

Seymour (ECSYM)

Get ready to explore the spectacular Galápagos Islands As your South America land adventure draws to a close, it’s time to embark on the next stage of your journey. After breakfast, a short flight will take you to Baltra Island in the spectacular Galápagos archipelago. A transfer brings you straight

Day 8

Dragon Hill (ECDH2)

Get ready to explore the spectacular Galápagos Islands As your South America land adventure draws to a close, it’s time to embark on the next stage of your journey. After breakfast, a short flight will take you to Baltra Island in the spectacular Galápagos archipelago. A transfer brings you straight

Day 9

Punta Vicente Roca (ECPV1)

Scan the coastline and seas for iconic speciesYou’ll start your day at Punta Vicente Roca, on the northwestern tip of Isabela Island. After breakfast, we’ll explore the coast by small boat, learning about the dramatic geology of the area from your naturalist guides. This site is a nesting place for

Day 9

Fernandina (ECFD2)

Scan the coastline and seas for iconic speciesYou’ll start your day at Punta Vicente Roca, on the northwestern tip of Isabela Island. After breakfast, we’ll explore the coast by small boat, learning about the dramatic geology of the area from your naturalist guides. This site is a nesting place for

Day 10

Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz (ECAYO)

Meet the famous giant tortoises of Galápagos Today, you’ll explore Santa Cruz Island. In the morning, we’ll disembark at Puerto Ayora to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. A giant tortoise breeding centre, here you can see recently hatched tortoises and Darwin’s famous finches: the birds he

Day 11

Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz (ECAYO)

Discover Galápagos history and underwater wildlifeAfter breakfast, you’ll enjoy a small boat ride among the channels on Floreana’s north shore before taking in the incredible views of the island from Baroness Cove Later on, we’ll land at Post Office Bay to visit the historic barrel that has served a

Day 11

Post Office Bay (ECPO2)

Discover Galápagos history and underwater wildlifeAfter breakfast, you’ll enjoy a small boat ride among the channels on Floreana’s north shore before taking in the incredible views of the island from Baroness Cove Later on, we’ll land at Post Office Bay to visit the historic barrel that has served a

Day 11

Champion Islet (ECCI2)

Discover Galápagos history and underwater wildlifeAfter breakfast, you’ll enjoy a small boat ride among the channels on Floreana’s north shore before taking in the incredible views of the island from Baroness Cove Later on, we’ll land at Post Office Bay to visit the historic barrel that has served a

Day 11

Punta Cormorant (ECPC6)

Discover Galápagos history and underwater wildlifeAfter breakfast, you’ll enjoy a small boat ride among the channels on Floreana’s north shore before taking in the incredible views of the island from Baroness Cove Later on, we’ll land at Post Office Bay to visit the historic barrel that has served a

Day 12

Seymour (ECSYM)

Unwind and recharge your batteriesRelax on board while we anchor off Baltra Island. After four days of exploring the unique nature and environments of the Galápagos, it is the moment to pause for a while and recharge your batteries for the days ahead. Make use of the many onboard facilities, flick t

Day 12

Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island (ECLA1)

Unwind and recharge your batteriesRelax on board while we anchor off Baltra Island. After four days of exploring the unique nature and environments of the Galápagos, it is the moment to pause for a while and recharge your batteries for the days ahead. Make use of the many onboard facilities, flick t

Day 13

Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island (ECLA1)

See iconic wildlife and spectacular landscapesToday you’ll explore Santiago Island’s pristine beaches and picturesque landscapes. Take in the impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove on the northwest coast, home to a large number of marine birds and sea lions. Immerse yourself in the scenery through a ra

Day 13

Buccaneer Cove (ECBC1)

See iconic wildlife and spectacular landscapesToday you’ll explore Santiago Island’s pristine beaches and picturesque landscapes. Take in the impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove on the northwest coast, home to a large number of marine birds and sea lions. Immerse yourself in the scenery through a ra

Day 13

Puerto Egas (ECPEG)

See iconic wildlife and spectacular landscapesToday you’ll explore Santiago Island’s pristine beaches and picturesque landscapes. Take in the impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove on the northwest coast, home to a large number of marine birds and sea lions. Immerse yourself in the scenery through a ra

Day 14

Puerto Egas (ECPEG)

Soak up the sights and sounds of the GalápagosYour day starts on tiny Rábida Island, located off the southern shore of Santiago. You can go for a thrilling small boat ride along the coast to explore the island’s mesmerising, red-coloured beach. Soak up the sights and sounds made by a colony of sea l

Day 14

Rabida Island (ECRAB)

Soak up the sights and sounds of the GalápagosYour day starts on tiny Rábida Island, located off the southern shore of Santiago. You can go for a thrilling small boat ride along the coast to explore the island’s mesmerising, red-coloured beach. Soak up the sights and sounds made by a colony of sea l

Day 14

Bartolome Island (ECBLI)

Soak up the sights and sounds of the GalápagosYour day starts on tiny Rábida Island, located off the southern shore of Santiago. You can go for a thrilling small boat ride along the coast to explore the island’s mesmerising, red-coloured beach. Soak up the sights and sounds made by a colony of sea l

Day 15

Bartolome Island (ECBLI)

Discover a birdlife haven and take a refreshing dipToday you’ll explore Genovesa Island. The morning starts with a steep but short climb – only 90 feet – up Prince Philip’s Steps, known as El Barranco, to reach flat and rocky plateau. Once there, you can walk along comfortably and look out for large

Day 15

Prince Philip Steps, Genovesa Island (ECPP1)

Discover a birdlife haven and take a refreshing dipToday you’ll explore Genovesa Island. The morning starts with a steep but short climb – only 90 feet – up Prince Philip’s Steps, known as El Barranco, to reach flat and rocky plateau. Once there, you can walk along comfortably and look out for large

Day 16

Darwin Bay, Genovesa Island (ECDA1)

See giant tortoises in the wildWe start our last morning on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. A dry landing at a passenger wharf and a bus ride to the loftier region of the island will provide a final highlight of your expedition cruise: giant tortoises in the wild. The windward slopes of the is

Day 16

Itabaca Channel (ECIC1)

See giant tortoises in the wildWe start our last morning on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. A dry landing at a passenger wharf and a bus ride to the loftier region of the island will provide a final highlight of your expedition cruise: giant tortoises in the wild. The windward slopes of the is

Day 16

Seymour (ECSYM)

See giant tortoises in the wildWe start our last morning on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. A dry landing at a passenger wharf and a bus ride to the loftier region of the island will provide a final highlight of your expedition cruise: giant tortoises in the wild. The windward slopes of the is

Day 16

Baltra Airport (Galapagos) (GPS)

Flight from Baltra to Quito

Day 16

Baltra Airport (Galapagos) (GPS)

Flight from Baltra to Guayaquil

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This 15-night HX Expeditions voyage aboard MS Santa Cruz II embarks in Lima and concludes in Quito, visiting Lima, Cusco, Quito, North Seymour, Cerro Dragon, Punta Vicente Roca, Fernandina Island, Puerto Ayora. Fares start at $12,672 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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