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Galápagos Islands – Nine of the Best Isles Plus Machu Picchu

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II - HX
Date 3rd Jul 26
Nights 17 Nights
From
£13,989PP
Continue
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UK to Lima, Peru
Fly from your chosen regional UK airport to Lima.  On arrival be transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay.
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Lima, Peru
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Lima to Cusco, Peru
After checkout fly to Cusco. On arrival explore Cusco before continuing to your hotel in the Sacred Valley for a 2-night stay
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Sacred Valley, Peru
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Sacred Valley to Cusco, Peru
Today you’ll get an insight into the lives of Andean highlanders with a visit to the Misminay community, where sacred ancestral traditions live on. Learn about their ancient farming techniques, textile weaving, and folkloric traditions passed down through generations and then enjoy a delicious lunch featuring authentic Peruvian flavours. After lunch, you’ll be transferred to Cusco where you’ll set out on a guided walking tour. A compact city packed with cultural beauty, there’s no better way to discover the archaeological capital of South America than on foot.  Visit the city's most important historical monuments see the influence of different cultures. The Plaza de Armas and surrounding areas showcase architecture from after the Spanish conquest, yet just a short walk away you’ll see Inca walls, some with blocks so large and intricate it remains a mystery as to how they were ever constructed.  Meanwhile, a visit to the Santo Domingo church reveals that it was built upon the foundations of the Inca temple Koricancha, which was dedicated to worship of the sun god, Inti.  After the visit you’ll walk back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cusco. 
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Cusco, Peru to Quito, Ecuador
The day begins with breakfast at your hotel. We’ll then drive to the airport in Cusco for the morning flight via Lima to Ecuador. You´ll arrive in Quito in the afternoon for a 2-night stay
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Quito, Ecuador
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Quito, Ecuador (Embarkation Day)
After checkout at your hotel be transferred to the port for your 8-night cruise onboard MS Santa Cruz II
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Wildlife-rich Isabela and Fernandina
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Darwin's Santa Cruz
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Picturesque Florena 
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Relax in Baltra
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Pristine Santiago Island
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Stunning Rábida & Bartolomé
15
Genovesa, a bird paradise
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Baltra to Guayaquil, Ecuador (Disembarkation Day)
Today your cruise comes to an end. Disembark the ship and be transferred to the Baltra airport to Guayaquil. On arrival be transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay
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Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Guayaquil, Ecuador to UK
After checkout from your hotel be transferred to Guayaquil airport for your return flight home to the UK.
Why Book
Why Book
  • Return flights from the UK
  • All overseas transfers and domestic flights
  • 2 nights stay in Lima
  • 2 nights  stay in Sacred Valley
  • 1 night stay in Cusco
  • 2 nights stay in Quito
  • Sail away for 8 nights on board MS Santa Cruz II

  • Full board meals                                                    
  • Wine, beer and spirits (excluding premium alcoholic drinks) available from the bar at any time (subject to Ecuadorean licensing laws)
  • All day coffee, tea and soft drinks
  • A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home
  • A backpack or another piece of HX kit
  • Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note, streaming is not supported
  • Use of hot tubs, fitness room, lounges and more
  • Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX – though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated
  • Range of included activities
  • 2 nights stay in Guayaquil

  • Cruise departs: April 26 - Jan 27. Price based on 09 Jul 26 cruise departure

  • 25%pp cruise deposit plus Vista deposit -deposit amount will vary dependent on cabin grade booked 




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Background
MS Santa Cruz II - HX
Overview

When you are exploring the Galápagos islands with us onboard the MS Santa Cruz II, you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in high quality surroundings. The small size - with a guest capacity of maximum of 90 allows for a cozy yet classy environment. You'll easily feel at home on board.

This sleek, spacious ship has a layout that allows you to enjoy your cruise from start to finish. Enjoy delicious food in the elegant restaurant, increase your knowledge of the Galápagos Islands with your fellow travellers in the Science Centre or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.

While exploring the Galápagos, you'll have the ability to actively engage in activities and encounters. After a day in Darwin's footsteps, you will enjoy coming home to a casual atmosphere with the best service there is. MS Santa Cruz II's amenities easily appeal to all world explorers.

An HX Hurtigruten Expeditions trip includes everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks* and more. All designed to give you the expedition experience of a lifetime.

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Food & Drink

Mouthwatering meals and creative cocktails await you aboard MS Santa Cruz II. With creativity and dedication, our cheerful staff draw inspiration from everything from the weather to the region’s flavours and local ingredients.

Entertainment

Your ship gives you everything you could wish for in a home away from home: places for stimulation, relaxation, and meetings with your fellow guests. With a Scandinavian-inspired décor and all modern conveniences, MS Santa Cruz II does it in comfort and style.

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Health & Fitness

Whenever you feel the need to get your body moving, exercise facilities are on hand to get your pulse up. And whether you’re relaxing after a day of fascinating lectures, or a long hike, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to relax your body and mind. Our fitness center is equipped with yoga mats, set of weights, 2 treadmills, 2 stationary bikes, and an elliptical trainer for those guests who do not want to let their routine slide. For a nice relaxing time our two hot tubs with capacity for 5 guests each. Located on the Expedition deck are ideal.

Kids & Teens

We do welcome children onboard. However, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions doesn't allow children under the age of 5 to travel with us to Antarctica and South Georgia. For safety reasons, children under 12 years of age will be considered for participation in excursions at each landing.

For those travelling to the Galápagos on Santa Cruz II only - Parents with children below the age of 6 need to present at embarkation a release form signed by their parents or guardians to board a Galápagos cruise. If children between the ages of 6-18 are accompanied by one parent/legal guardian, a minor consent form signed by the other parent, or both parents if the minor is accompanied by a legal guardian, must be presented on boarding.

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Galápagos Islands – Nine of the Best Isles Plus Machu Picchu
MS Santa Cruz II - HX
3rd Jul 26
17 Nights
From
£13,989PP
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