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14-night Discover the Galápagos and Peru Cruise/Land Package

Lima/Quito
14-night Discover the Galápagos and Peru Cruise/Land Package
February 23, 2025
Avalon Waterways: Treasure of Galápagos
Lima/Quito
Vacation Offer ID 1528692
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Cruise Inclusions

  • Choice of complimentary sightseeing excursions in every port – choose between Classic, Active or Discovery options
  • Whisper headsets for all excursions
  • Digital Signage ship-wide with daily agenda, menus, key details
  • Unlimited free Wi-Fi
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & local entertainment, dance floor and nightly song lists
  • Meals with regional specialties, including local wine
  • Sky Deck grill for lunch – weather permitting
  • Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner – sparkling wine with breakfast
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & water filling station, including flavored waters
  • 24-hour Club Lounge (includes coffee machine), games, books, TVs, great views!
  • Walking track & sky deck
  • Fitness room with machines and free weights
  • Adventure Host and Adventure center (maps, binoculars, walking sticks, etc)
  • Afternoon tea (coffee, tea, sandwiches and cookies)
  • 16 bikes on board
  • Movie Night
  • Elevator between stateroom decks
  • 24-hour guest services
  • All port taxes & fees
  • Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with Avalon Air purchase
  • No single use plastics

YOUR STATEROOM INCLUDES:

  • River-view stateroom Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; Comfort Collection bedding, including choice of pillow and firmness (Panorama Suites 200 sq feet)
  • Desk area with chair
  • Spacious closets and under bed storage
  • Panorama Suites include Wall-to-wall window with Open-Air Balcony
  • Panorama Suites include loveseat and table with chair seating area
  • Panorama Suites include extra large bathroom and spacious glass enclosed shower
  • Flat-screen LCD TV with complimentary Movies On Demand
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Mini Bar; security safe; hair dryer
  • L’Occitane® toiletries; plush robes & slippers in every stateroom
  • Stateroom steward & multiple times daily housekeeping
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Lima

Lima 02/23/2025

Welcome to Lima—Cosmopolitan, Colonial, and Pre-Columbian Culture. Enjoy free time today before your Peruvian Andes and Galápagos adventure begins. Explore the fascinating Peruvian capital—where high-rises tower above ancient temples and colorful colonial architecture.,

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Huacas and Shrines on a bike (Lima - 4 hours)

Lima is a big and modern city, it has been in continuous occupation for almost 2,000 years. Scholars have found more than 30 archaeological sites at different locations within the city limits. “HUACAS” are pyramidal constructions with superimposed platforms ending on a flat top, they were used for religious and administrative purposes by prehispanic civilizations along the Peruvian coast. 
Our specialized Guide and his assistant will pick you up at the hotel with the bikes and the necessary equipment for the activity. After the briefing you will ride along one of the principal avenues of Lima towards the heart of Miraflores while enjoying the architecture and everyday life of the city folks. The first stop is at Huaca Pucllana, built 1,300 years ago, this visit is a great introduction to the history of Lima, traditions, cuisine and economic activities of ancient inhabitants. Then, we continue to the commercial and financial district, San Isidro, to visit Huaca Huallamarca, which has been through a magnificent restoration by the City Hall, you´ll appreciate the contrast between history and modern life. Finally, we return to the hotel completing a 12 km circuit on the bike. This activity is offered for mornings and afternoons. It lasts for 4 hours. The advantage of being at sea level and our moderate weather is that we can provide it all year round. We include a vehicle as support in case someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour.


Highlights:

  • Huacas, pyramidal constructions
  • Bike to admire the arquitecture
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: the morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate/Heavy (we provide vehicle as support in case someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour)

Inclusions: 

  • Transportation from/to hotel (as back up) 
  • Guide 
  • Bikes 
  • Assistant 
  • Bottle of water
     
Not Included:

  • Items not mentioned in the Included section
Historical and Natural Sanctuaries (Lima - 6 hours)

Highlights:

  • Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve
  • Pachamac, a historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center

The south limits of Lima house two important sanctuaries for the visitor Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve holding a great variety of flora and fauna, its bodies of water attract a good array of biodiversity, they have identified more than 200 species of resident and migratory birdsAnd Pachacamac, historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center of the central coast in Perú, it was occupied by 4 consecutive civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish. 

Our specialized guide and the vehicle will pick you up at the hotel. It´s necessary to reach Villa Wetlands early in the morning to enjoy the ecosystem. You walk for 2 km. around a lagoon facing the ocean with good opportunities for pictures and a clear understanding of the migratory patterns. The next stop is Pachacamac, the highlights of this massive archaeological site are visited. You will also enter the Site Museum displaying important pieces found during excavations, one of them is the wooden idol of Pachacamac, the most important prehispanic god in this area, carved in local wood more than a thousand years ago. 

Return to the hotel is after noon, the activity takes almost 6 hours and you walk almost 5 km during the visits. 

Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: daily (excepts Monday)
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions: 

  • Transportation from/to hotel
  • Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • Bottle of water

Not Included:

  • Items not mention in the Included section
Walking the history center of Lima (4 hours)

WHAT YOU'LL VISIT
Depart the pier to Lima's main square where the Spanish conqueror, Francisco Pizarro, founded the "City of Kings" in 1535. The Government Palace, Lima City Hall, Archbishop's Palace, and the Lima Cathedral surround the square.
Lima was founded to be the capital and most important town of the Spanish domain in South America until the 18th century. The Historical Center represents the model of architecture and urban planning of Spanish colonial cities with high political, economic and cultural importance, as devised by Charles V in 1542. 
Our expert Guide will take you to the colonial section of Lima, you will walk among historical monuments, religious and political buildings located within the perimeter declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. This learning experience will allow you to appreciate typical examples of Hispanic American baroque style as well as some other different styles like Art Nouveau. 
Besides the stops for great pictures of Limenian architecture, you will have the opportunity to visit Casa de Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city, an extraordinary experience that will take you back in time. To finish the experience, we will visit the Dominican Convent, which was the first catholic order to arrive in Perú with Francisco Pizarro and they have a lot of history, traditions, and sainthood to impress our travelers. 

Highlights:

  • Colonial section of Lima
  • Visit Casa Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city
  • Dominican Convent
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: daily
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light/Moderate
Inclusions: 
  • Transportation from/to hotel 
  • Expert Guide 
  • Entrance fees 
  • Bottled water 
  • Snack 

Not Included:
  • Items not mention in the Included section
The Amano Textile Museum (4 hours)
WHAT YOU'LL VISIT
This excursion brings us to the Amano Textile Museum, renowned globally for its extensive collection of archaeological artifacts from pre-Columbian Peruvian civilizations, as well as the significant efforts of Mr. Yoshitaro Amano in safeguarding the world's global textile heritage. The museum's inception followed Mr. Amano's decision to settle in Peru, leveraging his success as a Japanese entrepreneur.
During his journeys across Peru, Mr. Amano encountered relics abandoned by grave robbers. Recognizing their cultural importance, he dedicated a substantial portion of his time to recovering and preserving these artifacts scattered throughout Peru's coastal deserts. These treasures were then exhibited in his residence in Miraflores.
The Amano family remains deeply committed to advancing conservation and research initiatives centered on Peru's textile legacy, in accordance with the vision of the museum's founder, while also paying homage to his memory.

ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate level of activity (easy walking for short distances/stairs)

DURATION: 4 Hours
(Suggested) Departure Time(s) 10:30 and/or 14:30
Note: Filming and photography are not permitted in the Amano Textile Museum, we suggest leaving your cameras in the bus.
Museo Larco (4 hours)
WHAT YOU'LL VISIT
This excursion brings Larco Museum, founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926, to showcase ancient Peruvian history through its extensive collection of artifacts spanning 5000 years. Housed in an 18th-century viceroyalty mansion built atop a pre-Columbian pyramid, the museum is renowned for its erotic pottery, accessible archives, and beautiful gardens. Andres Alvarez Calderon, actual owner of the collection, emphasizes the importance of museums in preserving humanity's heritage and engaging the public through immersive experiences.
Since it was established in 1926, the Museo Larco has been acknowledged as a pioneer in terms of public access to its collections. It was one of the first museums in the world to open its storerooms to the public, and to provide online access to its entire collection, encouraging in this way the multidisciplinary research first promoted by its founder.
Larco Museum in focused on storytelling, allowing visitors to connect with Peru's ancient civilizations and their profound relationship with nature and the cosmos. 
After this stop reboard the motor-coach to return to the pier.

WHAT YOU'LL SEE ALONG THE WAY
Museo Larco´s collections

ACTIVITY LEVEL 
Moderate level of activity (easy walking for short distances)

DURATION: 4 Hours
(Suggested) Departure Time(s) 09:00 and/or 14:00
Flash photography is not permitted in the Museum.

Includes:
  • Pick up/drop off at the Port of Callao. 
  • Touring in a private vehicle with air-conditioning. All vehicles are fitted with cellular phones.
  • Qualified, registered English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Bottled Mineral Water and Tissues and hand wipes provided to all guests.
Excludes:
  • Tips to drivers and guides.
  • Any services not mentioned above.
02/23/2025 02/23/2025
Lima

Lima 02/24/2025

Peruvian Treasures, Presidential Palaces, and Pizarro's Conquests. (Breakfast, Dinner),

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Huacas and Shrines on a bike (Lima - 4 hours)

Lima is a big and modern city, it has been in continuous occupation for almost 2,000 years. Scholars have found more than 30 archaeological sites at different locations within the city limits. “HUACAS” are pyramidal constructions with superimposed platforms ending on a flat top, they were used for religious and administrative purposes by prehispanic civilizations along the Peruvian coast. 
Our specialized Guide and his assistant will pick you up at the hotel with the bikes and the necessary equipment for the activity. After the briefing you will ride along one of the principal avenues of Lima towards the heart of Miraflores while enjoying the architecture and everyday life of the city folks. The first stop is at Huaca Pucllana, built 1,300 years ago, this visit is a great introduction to the history of Lima, traditions, cuisine and economic activities of ancient inhabitants. Then, we continue to the commercial and financial district, San Isidro, to visit Huaca Huallamarca, which has been through a magnificent restoration by the City Hall, you´ll appreciate the contrast between history and modern life. Finally, we return to the hotel completing a 12 km circuit on the bike. This activity is offered for mornings and afternoons. It lasts for 4 hours. The advantage of being at sea level and our moderate weather is that we can provide it all year round. We include a vehicle as support in case someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour.


Highlights:

  • Huacas, pyramidal constructions
  • Bike to admire the arquitecture
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: the morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate/Heavy (we provide vehicle as support in case someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour)

Inclusions: 

  • Transportation from/to hotel (as back up) 
  • Guide 
  • Bikes 
  • Assistant 
  • Bottle of water
     
Not Included:

  • Items not mentioned in the Included section
Historical and Natural Sanctuaries (Lima - 6 hours)

Highlights:

  • Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve
  • Pachamac, a historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center

The south limits of Lima house two important sanctuaries for the visitor Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve holding a great variety of flora and fauna, its bodies of water attract a good array of biodiversity, they have identified more than 200 species of resident and migratory birdsAnd Pachacamac, historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center of the central coast in Perú, it was occupied by 4 consecutive civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish. 

Our specialized guide and the vehicle will pick you up at the hotel. It´s necessary to reach Villa Wetlands early in the morning to enjoy the ecosystem. You walk for 2 km. around a lagoon facing the ocean with good opportunities for pictures and a clear understanding of the migratory patterns. The next stop is Pachacamac, the highlights of this massive archaeological site are visited. You will also enter the Site Museum displaying important pieces found during excavations, one of them is the wooden idol of Pachacamac, the most important prehispanic god in this area, carved in local wood more than a thousand years ago. 

Return to the hotel is after noon, the activity takes almost 6 hours and you walk almost 5 km during the visits. 

Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: daily (excepts Monday)
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions: 

  • Transportation from/to hotel
  • Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • Bottle of water

Not Included:

  • Items not mention in the Included section
Walking the history center of Lima (4 hours)

WHAT YOU'LL VISIT
Depart the pier to Lima's main square where the Spanish conqueror, Francisco Pizarro, founded the "City of Kings" in 1535. The Government Palace, Lima City Hall, Archbishop's Palace, and the Lima Cathedral surround the square.
Lima was founded to be the capital and most important town of the Spanish domain in South America until the 18th century. The Historical Center represents the model of architecture and urban planning of Spanish colonial cities with high political, economic and cultural importance, as devised by Charles V in 1542. 
Our expert Guide will take you to the colonial section of Lima, you will walk among historical monuments, religious and political buildings located within the perimeter declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. This learning experience will allow you to appreciate typical examples of Hispanic American baroque style as well as some other different styles like Art Nouveau. 
Besides the stops for great pictures of Limenian architecture, you will have the opportunity to visit Casa de Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city, an extraordinary experience that will take you back in time. To finish the experience, we will visit the Dominican Convent, which was the first catholic order to arrive in Perú with Francisco Pizarro and they have a lot of history, traditions, and sainthood to impress our travelers. 

Highlights:

  • Colonial section of Lima
  • Visit Casa Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city
  • Dominican Convent
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: daily
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light/Moderate
Inclusions: 
  • Transportation from/to hotel 
  • Expert Guide 
  • Entrance fees 
  • Bottled water 
  • Snack 

Not Included:
  • Items not mention in the Included section
The Amano Textile Museum (4 hours)
WHAT YOU'LL VISIT
This excursion brings us to the Amano Textile Museum, renowned globally for its extensive collection of archaeological artifacts from pre-Columbian Peruvian civilizations, as well as the significant efforts of Mr. Yoshitaro Amano in safeguarding the world's global textile heritage. The museum's inception followed Mr. Amano's decision to settle in Peru, leveraging his success as a Japanese entrepreneur.
During his journeys across Peru, Mr. Amano encountered relics abandoned by grave robbers. Recognizing their cultural importance, he dedicated a substantial portion of his time to recovering and preserving these artifacts scattered throughout Peru's coastal deserts. These treasures were then exhibited in his residence in Miraflores.
The Amano family remains deeply committed to advancing conservation and research initiatives centered on Peru's textile legacy, in accordance with the vision of the museum's founder, while also paying homage to his memory.

ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate level of activity (easy walking for short distances/stairs)

DURATION: 4 Hours
(Suggested) Departure Time(s) 10:30 and/or 14:30
Note: Filming and photography are not permitted in the Amano Textile Museum, we suggest leaving your cameras in the bus.
Museo Larco (4 hours)
WHAT YOU'LL VISIT
This excursion brings Larco Museum, founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926, to showcase ancient Peruvian history through its extensive collection of artifacts spanning 5000 years. Housed in an 18th-century viceroyalty mansion built atop a pre-Columbian pyramid, the museum is renowned for its erotic pottery, accessible archives, and beautiful gardens. Andres Alvarez Calderon, actual owner of the collection, emphasizes the importance of museums in preserving humanity's heritage and engaging the public through immersive experiences.
Since it was established in 1926, the Museo Larco has been acknowledged as a pioneer in terms of public access to its collections. It was one of the first museums in the world to open its storerooms to the public, and to provide online access to its entire collection, encouraging in this way the multidisciplinary research first promoted by its founder.
Larco Museum in focused on storytelling, allowing visitors to connect with Peru's ancient civilizations and their profound relationship with nature and the cosmos. 
After this stop reboard the motor-coach to return to the pier.

WHAT YOU'LL SEE ALONG THE WAY
Museo Larco´s collections

ACTIVITY LEVEL 
Moderate level of activity (easy walking for short distances)

DURATION: 4 Hours
(Suggested) Departure Time(s) 09:00 and/or 14:00
Flash photography is not permitted in the Museum.

Includes:
  • Pick up/drop off at the Port of Callao. 
  • Touring in a private vehicle with air-conditioning. All vehicles are fitted with cellular phones.
  • Qualified, registered English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Bottled Mineral Water and Tissues and hand wipes provided to all guests.
Excludes:
  • Tips to drivers and guides.
  • Any services not mentioned above.
02/24/2025 02/24/2025
Lima

Lima 02/25/2025

Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Andes Villages. Fly to the ancient Andean city of Cusco—former capital of the Inca Empire—on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This evening, enjoy dining on Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Huacas and Shrines on a bike (Lima - 4 hours)

Lima is a big and modern city, it has been in continuous occupation for almost 2,000 years. Scholars have found more than 30 archaeological sites at different locations within the city limits. “HUACAS” are pyramidal constructions with superimposed platforms ending on a flat top, they were used for religious and administrative purposes by prehispanic civilizations along the Peruvian coast. 
Our specialized Guide and his assistant will pick you up at the hotel with the bikes and the necessary equipment for the activity. After the briefing you will ride along one of the principal avenues of Lima towards the heart of Miraflores while enjoying the architecture and everyday life of the city folks. The first stop is at Huaca Pucllana, built 1,300 years ago, this visit is a great introduction to the history of Lima, traditions, cuisine and economic activities of ancient inhabitants. Then, we continue to the commercial and financial district, San Isidro, to visit Huaca Huallamarca, which has been through a magnificent restoration by the City Hall, you´ll appreciate the contrast between history and modern life. Finally, we return to the hotel completing a 12 km circuit on the bike. This activity is offered for mornings and afternoons. It lasts for 4 hours. The advantage of being at sea level and our moderate weather is that we can provide it all year round. We include a vehicle as support in case someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour.


Highlights:

  • Huacas, pyramidal constructions
  • Bike to admire the arquitecture
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: the morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate/Heavy (we provide vehicle as support in case someone in the group decides to stop biking during the tour)

Inclusions: 

  • Transportation from/to hotel (as back up) 
  • Guide 
  • Bikes 
  • Assistant 
  • Bottle of water
     
Not Included:

  • Items not mentioned in the Included section
Historical and Natural Sanctuaries (Lima - 6 hours)

Highlights:

  • Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve
  • Pachamac, a historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center

The south limits of Lima house two important sanctuaries for the visitor Villa Wetlands, a natural reserve holding a great variety of flora and fauna, its bodies of water attract a good array of biodiversity, they have identified more than 200 species of resident and migratory birdsAnd Pachacamac, historical sanctuary and important ceremonial center of the central coast in Perú, it was occupied by 4 consecutive civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish. 

Our specialized guide and the vehicle will pick you up at the hotel. It´s necessary to reach Villa Wetlands early in the morning to enjoy the ecosystem. You walk for 2 km. around a lagoon facing the ocean with good opportunities for pictures and a clear understanding of the migratory patterns. The next stop is Pachacamac, the highlights of this massive archaeological site are visited. You will also enter the Site Museum displaying important pieces found during excavations, one of them is the wooden idol of Pachacamac, the most important prehispanic god in this area, carved in local wood more than a thousand years ago. 

Return to the hotel is after noon, the activity takes almost 6 hours and you walk almost 5 km during the visits. 

Tour Duration: 6 hours
Tour can operate: daily (excepts Monday)
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions: 

  • Transportation from/to hotel
  • Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • Bottle of water

Not Included:

  • Items not mention in the Included section
Walking the history center of Lima (4 hours)

WHAT YOU'LL VISIT
Depart the pier to Lima's main square where the Spanish conqueror, Francisco Pizarro, founded the "City of Kings" in 1535. The Government Palace, Lima City Hall, Archbishop's Palace, and the Lima Cathedral surround the square.
Lima was founded to be the capital and most important town of the Spanish domain in South America until the 18th century. The Historical Center represents the model of architecture and urban planning of Spanish colonial cities with high political, economic and cultural importance, as devised by Charles V in 1542. 
Our expert Guide will take you to the colonial section of Lima, you will walk among historical monuments, religious and political buildings located within the perimeter declared Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. This learning experience will allow you to appreciate typical examples of Hispanic American baroque style as well as some other different styles like Art Nouveau. 
Besides the stops for great pictures of Limenian architecture, you will have the opportunity to visit Casa de Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city, an extraordinary experience that will take you back in time. To finish the experience, we will visit the Dominican Convent, which was the first catholic order to arrive in Perú with Francisco Pizarro and they have a lot of history, traditions, and sainthood to impress our travelers. 

Highlights:

  • Colonial section of Lima
  • Visit Casa Aliaga, a mansion still inhabited by the same family since the foundation of the city
  • Dominican Convent
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: daily
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light/Moderate
Inclusions: 
  • Transportation from/to hotel 
  • Expert Guide 
  • Entrance fees 
  • Bottled water 
  • Snack 

Not Included:
  • Items not mention in the Included section
The Amano Textile Museum (4 hours)
WHAT YOU'LL VISIT
This excursion brings us to the Amano Textile Museum, renowned globally for its extensive collection of archaeological artifacts from pre-Columbian Peruvian civilizations, as well as the significant efforts of Mr. Yoshitaro Amano in safeguarding the world's global textile heritage. The museum's inception followed Mr. Amano's decision to settle in Peru, leveraging his success as a Japanese entrepreneur.
During his journeys across Peru, Mr. Amano encountered relics abandoned by grave robbers. Recognizing their cultural importance, he dedicated a substantial portion of his time to recovering and preserving these artifacts scattered throughout Peru's coastal deserts. These treasures were then exhibited in his residence in Miraflores.
The Amano family remains deeply committed to advancing conservation and research initiatives centered on Peru's textile legacy, in accordance with the vision of the museum's founder, while also paying homage to his memory.

ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate level of activity (easy walking for short distances/stairs)

DURATION: 4 Hours
(Suggested) Departure Time(s) 10:30 and/or 14:30
Note: Filming and photography are not permitted in the Amano Textile Museum, we suggest leaving your cameras in the bus.
Museo Larco (4 hours)
WHAT YOU'LL VISIT
This excursion brings Larco Museum, founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926, to showcase ancient Peruvian history through its extensive collection of artifacts spanning 5000 years. Housed in an 18th-century viceroyalty mansion built atop a pre-Columbian pyramid, the museum is renowned for its erotic pottery, accessible archives, and beautiful gardens. Andres Alvarez Calderon, actual owner of the collection, emphasizes the importance of museums in preserving humanity's heritage and engaging the public through immersive experiences.
Since it was established in 1926, the Museo Larco has been acknowledged as a pioneer in terms of public access to its collections. It was one of the first museums in the world to open its storerooms to the public, and to provide online access to its entire collection, encouraging in this way the multidisciplinary research first promoted by its founder.
Larco Museum in focused on storytelling, allowing visitors to connect with Peru's ancient civilizations and their profound relationship with nature and the cosmos. 
After this stop reboard the motor-coach to return to the pier.

WHAT YOU'LL SEE ALONG THE WAY
Museo Larco´s collections

ACTIVITY LEVEL 
Moderate level of activity (easy walking for short distances)

DURATION: 4 Hours
(Suggested) Departure Time(s) 09:00 and/or 14:00
Flash photography is not permitted in the Museum.

Includes:
  • Pick up/drop off at the Port of Callao. 
  • Touring in a private vehicle with air-conditioning. All vehicles are fitted with cellular phones.
  • Qualified, registered English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Bottled Mineral Water and Tissues and hand wipes provided to all guests.
Excludes:
  • Tips to drivers and guides.
  • Any services not mentioned above.
02/25/2025 02/25/2025
Air Travel

Air Travel 02/25/2025

Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Andes Villages. Fly to the ancient Andean city of Cusco—former capital of the Inca Empire—on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This evening, enjoy dining on Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
02/25/2025 02/25/2025
Cuzco

Cuzco 02/25/2025

Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Andes Villages. Fly to the ancient Andean city of Cusco—former capital of the Inca Empire—on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This evening, enjoy dining on Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
02/25/2025 02/25/2025
Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley 02/25/2025

Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Andes Villages. Fly to the ancient Andean city of Cusco—former capital of the Inca Empire—on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This evening, enjoy dining on Andean and Western dishes with wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
02/25/2025 02/25/2025
Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley 02/26/2025

Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses. Machu Picchu: Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca's Lost City. (Breakfast, Dinner),
02/26/2025 02/26/2025
Aguas Calientes (Peru)

Aguas Calientes (Peru) 02/26/2025

Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses. Machu Picchu: Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca's Lost City. (Breakfast, Dinner),
02/26/2025 02/26/2025
Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu 02/26/2025

Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses. Machu Picchu: Andean Heights and Hidden Secrets of the Inca's Lost City. (Breakfast, Dinner),
02/26/2025 02/26/2025
Aguas Calientes (Peru)

Aguas Calientes (Peru) 02/27/2025

A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Forest. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco. (Breakfast, Lunch),
02/27/2025 02/27/2025
Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo 02/27/2025

A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Forest. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco. (Breakfast, Lunch),
02/27/2025 02/27/2025
Cuzco

Cuzco 02/27/2025

A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Forest. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco. (Breakfast, Lunch),
02/27/2025 02/27/2025
Cuzco

Cuzco 02/28/2025

Conquistadors, Churches, and the Colorful Culture of Peru. (Breakfast, Dinner),
02/28/2025 02/28/2025
Quito

Quito 03/01/2025

Bienvenido a Ecuador! South America's Most Biodiverse Country. Fly to Quito, capital of Ecuador and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and begin the Ecuadorian portion of your vacation. (Breakfast, Dinner),
03/01/2025 03/01/2025
Quito

Quito 03/02/2025

Traditions Woven through Generations in the Andean Highlands. (Breakfast, Lunch),
03/02/2025 03/02/2025
Otavalo

Otavalo 03/02/2025

Traditions Woven through Generations in the Andean Highlands. (Breakfast, Lunch),
03/02/2025 03/02/2025
Quito

Quito 03/03/2025

A Gold Altar, Artistic Avenues, and Two Hemispheres at One Time. (Breakfast),
03/03/2025 03/03/2025
Quito

Quito 03/04/2025

Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds. This morning, fly to the remote Galápagos island of San Cristóbal where you'll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galápagos. Enjoy a Captain's welcome dinner on board this evening. Note: The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
03/04/2025 03/04/2025
Air Travel

Air Travel 03/04/2025

Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds. This morning, fly to the remote Galápagos island of San Cristóbal where you'll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galápagos. Enjoy a Captain's welcome dinner on board this evening. Note: The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
03/04/2025 03/04/2025
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)

Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 03/04/2025

Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds. This morning, fly to the remote Galápagos island of San Cristóbal where you'll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galápagos. Enjoy a Captain's welcome dinner on board this evening. Note: The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
03/04/2025 03/04/2025
Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)

Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno) 03/04/2025

Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds. This morning, fly to the remote Galápagos island of San Cristóbal where you'll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galápagos. Enjoy a Captain's welcome dinner on board this evening. Note: The ship's itinerary may vary according to Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
03/04/2025 03/04/2025
Isla Española

Isla Española 03/05/2025

Sky-High Ocean Spray and Diverse Life In and Out of the Water. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
03/05/2025 03/05/2025
Isla Santa Maria

Isla Santa Maria 03/06/2025

Pink Flamingos, Gliding Rays, and a Message in a Barrel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
03/06/2025 03/06/2025
Isla Santa Fe

Isla Santa Fe 03/07/2025

A Prehistoric Volcano and Prickly Cactus Forest. Take time to enjoy the inviting waters off Barrington Bay to snorkel with sea lions and vibrantly colored fish, before cruising to Santa Cruz Island. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner served especially for your final night onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
03/07/2025 03/07/2025
Puerto Ayora

Puerto Ayora 03/08/2025

Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
03/08/2025 03/08/2025
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)

Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 03/08/2025

Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
03/08/2025 03/08/2025
Santa Cruz Highlands

Santa Cruz Highlands 03/08/2025

Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
03/08/2025 03/08/2025
Isla Santa Cruz Ferry Dock

Isla Santa Cruz Ferry Dock 03/08/2025

Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
03/08/2025 03/08/2025
Isla Baltra Ferry Dock

Isla Baltra Ferry Dock 03/08/2025

Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
03/08/2025 03/08/2025
Isla Baltra

Isla Baltra 03/08/2025

Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
03/08/2025 03/08/2025
Air Travel

Air Travel 03/08/2025

Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
03/08/2025 03/08/2025
Quito

Quito 03/08/2025

Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands. Continue to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (Breakfast),
03/08/2025 03/08/2025
Quito

Quito 03/09/2025

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast),
03/09/2025 03/09/2025
Avalon Waterways: Treasure of Galápagos
Exploring the Galápagos Islands on board the 9-suite Treasure of Galápagos goes beyond traditional cruising and allows you a truly intimate experience with a maximum of 16 guests. Chartered for Avalon guests, the Treasure of Galápagos features spacious suites with balconies and takes you around the archipelago to explore the natural wonders of this region in privacy and comfort. Completely refurbished recently, The Treasure of Galápagos is designed to surpass luxurious standards with an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy all of the treasures of the Galápagos Islands! From penguins and flamingos sharing the same beach, ancient tortoises and iguanas that swim, colorful birdlife that forgot how to fly, and the diverse marine world teeming with life, these dramatic volcanic islands truly are "a laboratory of evolution." Delve into this unique world with the Treasure of Galápagos' crew and expert Naturalist, who share their passion for nature and conservation of this mysterious part of the world. Your Galápagos cruise includes Naturalist-guided shore excursions, lectures, and exploration of the marine reserve by strolling, hiking, and snorkeling. At day's end, you'll return to the relaxed luxury of your ship.
Ship Highlights
  • Jacuzzi and Sun Deck to relax
  • Indoor lounge & bar
  • Shaded outdoor lounge with premium lounge chairs
  • Elegantly appointed common areas
  • 24-hour complimentary water, tea, and coffee
Ship Statistics
Built Year
2009
Last Refurbished
2023
Ship Length
102
Number of Crew
10
Dining / Restaurants
1
Bars / Lounges
1
Number of Suites
9
Kids Friendly
No

Dining/Restaurant

Al Fresco Dining
Al Fresco Dining.

Bar / Lounge

Bar / Lounge
Lounge

Outdoor Activites

Bridge
Bridge.
Reception Area
Reception Area.
Jacuzzi
Jacuzzi.

Suite

Suite (J) $10,063
Suite
  • Category: J
  • Upper Deck
  • Main Deck
Description: Size: 215 sq.ft. 5 twin cabins with 2 single beds (cabins 2, 3, 4, 8, & 9). In-room safe. Individual climate control. Bedside tables with reading lights. Private bathroom with full shower, hairdryer & bath products. Closet for storage. 3 double cabins with 1 queen bed (cabins 5, 6 & 7). Complimentary bottled water. Twice-daily housekeeping. Private balcony. Small table with two chairs.



Master Suite (M) $10,693
Master Suite
  • Category: M
  • Main Deck
Description: Size: 430 sq.ft. King size bed. In-room safe. Individual climate control. Bedside tables with reading lights. Private bathroom with full shower, hairdryer & bath products. Closet for storage. Complimentary bottled water. Twice-daily housekeeping. Private living area with sofa bed. Two Private balconies. Small table with two chairs.


"Starting at" or "From" price is per person (double occupancy) and includes cruise taxes and port charges, but does not include airfare to or from your vacation. Some cruise/tour packages require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Avalon Waterways) in which case intra-vacation air and taxes are included in the price shown. Land/Cruise price includes the Galápagos National Park entrance fee and transit card ($220 value).

Important Notes

  • Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
  • A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required for Avalon Waterways to reserve space for you. 
  • In the Galapagos, there will be "wet landings" meaning guests will need to be able to jump in the water, out of the boats/zodiacs and walk a couple of meters to the beaches. Terrain is rocky and uneven.
  • The hotels and accommodations listed are provisional and subject to change and may be substituted with properties of similar standard. Hotels are confirmed approximately 30 days prior to departure and can be found in your travel documents, but are not guaranteed until check-in.
  • The following charges are not included in the land/cruise vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; intra-vacation air, unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security fee up to $11.20 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $4.10 per segment, and U.S. and international arrival and departure and other government-imposed added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Avalon menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; additional activities and excursions purchased online; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature.
  • Additional airline-imposed fees for seat assignments may apply and are not included in your total package cost. Please refer to carrier websites for seat assignment policies and applicable pricing.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Sun Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite (M)
  • Suite (J)
Upper Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite (M)
  • Suite (J)
Main Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Master Suite (M)
  • Suite (J)