At Daniel K. Inouye International Airport ready for the flight to Lima, Peru.
Landed in Lima, Peru after 3 flights and a full day of traveling.
Jorge Chávez International Airport
We’ll recharge at the Wyndham Airport Hotel until we depart in the morning. A convenient short walk across the airport.
Having dinner at Tanta Aeropuerto at the airport.
Dinner with Doko Ga TV and the Non-Stop Travel crew!
The food at Lima airport is among the best airport food in the world.
Tried a “Pisco Sour, an elevated margarita experience!
Flew from Lima to Puerto Maldonado, the capital of Madre de Dios and entry to Peru's Amazon Jungle.
Then we took a 25 minute motorboat ride up the Madre de Dios River to our lodge.
We arrived at the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion. Here is a glimpse at the cabana interior.
Met our Naturalist and headed out for a walk along nature trails to learn about primary and secondary rainforest.
We ended day 2 with a evening canoe ride to learn about the Amazonia River ecosystems, nocturnal animals’ activity, and the southern
constellations. Here is a caiman alligator we came across!
Day 3: Starting the day with a breakfast buffet.
We met up with our local naturalist for a hike and canoe ride.
We ventured on a 4-mile hike through Tambopata National Reserve.
Giant blue and yellow macaws
The hike led us to Lake Sandoval, where we explored the area by canoe.
Our Globus guide Mauricio and Pali Kaaihue of Doko Ga TV.
The hike back to Hacienda Concepcion.
Mauricio teaching us about the local flora and fauna.
Gorgeous sunsets on the Madre de Dios River.
Day 4: Piranha fishing adventure!
Prepping for the expedition.
Tour member Marilyn caught a caiman alligator (which was released)!
After a fun fishing experience we ventured into the rainforest on a canopy walkway featuring seven suspension bridges.
120 feet above the lush rainforest canopy!
Such an incredible perspective of the Amazon Jungle!
Squirrel monkeys in the canopy!
At night, we learned how to make Pisco Sours with Gino from the lodge.
The Pisco Sour: Peru's iconic cocktail made with Pisco, lime, simple syrup, egg white, and bitters. Smooth, tangy, and perfectly balanced!
While being taped by Doko Ga TV!
Finishing it off with a Chef's specially prepared local fish for dinner.
Next stop, Miraflores, Lima, Peru!
Having dinner at Barra Maretazo, known for their ceviche.
There was a Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Exhibition in Miraflores.
Cats of Parque Kennedy in Miraflores. The cats are well taken care of!
Gene by one of the many sculptures in the park.
We stopped for a real taste of Peru at a local market.
Sampling some of the local fruits and vegetable that aren’t found
in other parts of the world.
Pali shooting some interviews at the local market.
Exploring the city's colonial heritage on a guided walking tour.
Club de la Unión building
Street performers on the lively streets of Lima!
Leaving Lima for Cusco, Peru.
In Cusco, we experienced an El Pago a la Tierra, or Mother Earth Ceremony, performed
by a local shaman.
After the ceremony, we ate a delicious all-natural lunch prepared with local ingredients.
On day 8, we ascended the mountainside to the legendary Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.”
We were guided through the intact fortress with temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct.
Group shot at Machu Picchu.
Eating lunch at Indio Feliz, a great spot for Peruvian cuisine!
Visit to Saqsawaman, a citadel in Cusco, Peru.
The complex was built by the Incas in the 15th century.
Back in Cusco, we were escorted on a Pasacalle (Andean Parade) through Cusco while playing traditional music
and performing ancient dances!
Andean musicians dressed
in vibrant Inca textiles.
For dinner, we were treated to a delicious Peruvian El Cuy or guinea pig.
El Cuy was originally eaten by indigenous groups of the Andean Highlands.
Entertainment at Tikisara in Cusco.
After our stay in Cusco, we traveled to Quito, Ecuador.
The Andes mountain range.
Taking an included city tour of Quito.
Basílica del Voto Nacional
Group shot in Quito, Ecuador
Departing Cusco for Lima, then Baltra Island off the coast of Ecuador.
Boarding the M/V Galapagos ship.
The Galapagos Legend
has the top Naturalists in the archipelago who will lead you on every excursion and bring the islands to life!
A smaller boat will take you to the ship.
On Baltra Island, visiting a natural reserve with giant tortoises in the Santa Cruz Highlands.
Santa Cruz is marked by extinct volcanoes, lava tubes, and astonishing plant life.
Taking a cruise to Genovesa Island to experience the wildlife.
Glass bottom boat ride excursion
On South Plaza Island, we walked through an impressive cactus forest populated with iguanas and birds.
Getting up close to the wildlife!
A large sea lion colony on the white-sand beach of Santa Fe.
Lots of wildlife everywhere!
Ending the day aboard the Galapagos Legend with a gorgeous sunset.
Crew getting dinner ready
Great food and gorgeous sunset!
Can't forget the dessert!
Our final day visiting Bachas Beach, named for some wrecked World War II barges whose ribs are still visible in the
sand.
This beach offers great swimming, a lovely walk along the shore, and a visit to a lagoon with wading birds, marine iguanas, and sometimes flamingos!
Enjoying one final view before heading back to Honolulu!
