Explore the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites of Cusco and Quito with an expert guide, wander among the terraces of Machu Picchu, then step aboard Silver Origin, an all-suite expedition vessel with the top-class facilities of a Silversea cruise. We have chosen characterful stays throughout, a former marquis's home in Cusco, a luxury casita among hummingbirds at Machu Picchu, and one of the best addresses in Quito.
Arrive into Lima and settle into your airport hotel, with a restaurant, spa and indoor pool on site to help you rest after the flight.
Fly to Cusco and settle into your city centre hotel, part of a 17th-century mansion, with the afternoon free to adjust to the altitude.
A guided tour of Cusco's main sites and history, including Sacsayhuaman on the northern fringes of the city, with the afternoon free.
The Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, a comprehensive guided tour of the citadel, lunch at Sanctuary Lodge, and an evening at Inkaterra Machu Picchu.
A second, unhurried visit to Machu Picchu, then the train back to Cusco for the night.
Fly to Quito and settle into Casa Gangotena, once the home of one of the city's founders, with the rest of the day free.
A guided tour of Quito's UNESCO-listed old and new towns, usually concluding at El Panecillo, then the afternoon free.
Fly to Baltra and board Silver Origin, meeting the expedition team and your fellow passengers.
The classic view over Pinnacle Rock, then a trail from Espumilla Beach inland among Darwin's finches, or Buccaneer Cove for snorkelling, kayaking and panga rides.
Punta Vicente Roca's half-collapsed volcano and panga views of penguins, then Punta Espinosa's black lava, sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
A hike from Tagus Cove to Darwin Crater Lake, then a panga cruise through the mangroves at Elizabeth Bay with turtles, sea lions and penguins.
Post Office Bay's centuries-old letter tradition, then Punta Cormorant's green-crystal beach, flamingo lagoon and snorkelling.
The Galapaguera Cerro Colorado tortoise breeding programme, then swimming, snorkelling or kayaking and birdwatching from Cerro Brujo.
Los Gemelos twin pit craters and the vermillion flycatcher, then the Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre and a farewell dinner aboard.
Disembark and transfer to Baltra for your flight back to the mainland and onward home.
Bartolome is shown via neighbouring Santiago.
These are the styles of place this trip is built around. We pick the exact room and suite category together, based on what you want and when you travel.
A former mansion once home to the Marquis of Picoaga, with colonial architecture, a central courtyard and fountains, a short walk from the Plaza de Armas.
Casitas set in 5 hectares of orchid- and bird-filled grounds, close to the citadel.
An all-suite expedition ship with the top-class facilities and service of a Silversea cruise.
Two of South America's most iconic sights in one trip: the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, then a cruise through the islands.
Twelve days pairing historic Quito, the hummingbirds of the Mashpi cloudforest and a luxury cruise through the islands.
A week cruising the islands, then eight days between the volcano of Arenal and the coastal wildlife of Manuel Antonio.