Silversea
Expeditions has introduced new multiple-day land excursions to
complement voyages to the Galápagos Islands aboard Silver
Galapagos,
the luxury
expedition ship set
to debut in late September, featuring 50 ocean-view suites (many with
private balconies), gourmet cuisine, and the personalized service of
a butler.
Silversea
guests who have the opportunity to explore the remarkable natural
wonders of the Galápagos Islands – from their base of luxury
aboard Silver Galapagos — may now enhance their
expedition cruise experience with extraordinary journeys to South
America.
The
following land adventures feature deluxe accommodations, all
transportation, transfers, guided sightseeing and some meals. Prices
are per person, based on double occupancy.
Amazon
Explorer — Travelers on this unique journey to Peru’s
Amazon basin may witness pygmy marmosets, howler monkeys, colorful
toucans and other exotic wildlife that inhabit the region’s lowland
forests. Participants will cruise the Amazon in all-suite luxury
aboard m/vAqua, dining on perhaps the finest
Amazonian-Peruvian gourmet cuisine on the river. Expert naturalists
will be on hand to share insights about this amazing and fragile
ecosystem.
Puno
& Lake Titicaca – The magnificent Andes and Lake
Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, are the setting
for this pre-cruise adventure from Lima. Highlights include a visit
to the Sillustani tombs, a cruise to the floating reed islands of the
Uros people with their centuries-old way of life, and a visit to
Taquile Island to admire ancient weaving traditions.
Machu
Picchu Explorer – Set high in the Peruvian Andes, amid
craggy peaks and billowing clouds, is the glorious Lost City of the
Incas, Machu Picchu. In addition to exploring this spectacular
monument of human achievement, participants will enjoy a scenic
roundtrip journey in Peru’s Vistadome train.
Machu
Picchu Grande Explorer – Similar to Machu Picchu
Explorer, this three- or four-night land program features a journey
to Machu Picchu aboard the legendary Hiram Bingham, one of the
world’s top ten rail journeys. Travelers will enjoy brunch with
live music as they journey through the dramatic Andean scenery. Also
included is an overnight stay at the famed Sanctuary Lodge, the only
hotel just steps away from the ancient Inca citadel.
Silver
Galapagos sails
Saturday to Saturday on seven-day roundtrip voyages from Baltra
Island, following either a western or north central route. These
expedition cruises offer adventurous travelers the life-enriching
chance to discover a wild, pristine paradise that has long been
regarded as a natural laboratory of evolution. On complimentary
expeditions ashore guided by an experienced expedition team
(certified by the Galápagos National Park Service), Silversea’s
guests may experience up-close encounters with an abundance of
wildlife that includes sun-basking land iguanas, giant tortoises,
blue- and red-footed boobies, colorful marine iguanas, sea lions,
penguins and Darwin’s famous finches.
For
more information on Galapagos cruises check out their website.
