Travel to the Pacific Rainforest for three nights at the all-inclusive Arasha Rainforest Resort & Spa. Enjoy guided tours of the primary and secondary forests, birding and orchid tours, a chocolate-making demonstration, fishing, native jewelry-making classes, and much more. Visit with one of the most colorful indigenous groups in Ecuador, the "Colorados," and learn of their ancient traditions and religion. After guided city sightseeing in Quito, fly to the Galapagos for five days of cruising aboard the Santa Cruz. Stops include Cerro Dragon, Bartolome, Puerto Egas, Rabida, North Seymour, and Santa Cruz Islands. Each day, travel ashore to the remote islands with your expert Naturalist who introduces the unique fauna living free and fearless of man. Giant Tortoises, Galapagos fur sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, frigates, and finches are some of the species you will find on land. Explore the waters where you will find tropical fish, playful sea lions, and maybe even an equatorial penguin or shark! Also visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Next, fly to Lima and enjoy guided city sightseeing before flying to Cuzco for guided city sightseeing with visits to the Monastery, Cathedral, and Sacsayhuaman. In Pisac, visit with locals and buy local wares before visiting the Incan fortress of Ollantaytambo. A train ride brings you to Machu Picchu. After a morning at leisure in Machu Picchu, return to Cuzco followed by a free day in Lima.

HOTELS
Ecuador's Tropical Forest: Arasha Resort, Surrounded by lush vegetation and local fauna, the award- winning Arasha offers beautiful thatch-roofed bungalows, a large swimming pool with bar and cascading waterfall, a Jacuzzi, two restaurants, theater, mini golf, and spa.

Quito: Dann Carlton, The Dann Carlton is located in the new commercial district and offers all modern facilities, including a health spa and hot tub.

Galapagos Islands: Santa Cruz, The 46-cabin Santa Cruz was built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising. The ship features a bar and Jacuzzi, along with an observation platform for dolphin and whale watching on the top deck. The dining room, lounge, and bar are elegantly appointed, as is the well-stocked library/reading room. All cabins are outside and feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, hairdryer, and safety deposit boxes. As an alternative to snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe marine life. The Santa Cruz has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew, the most knowledgeable multilingual Naturalist/guides, and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes.

Lima: Jose Antonio Executive, The Jose Antonio Executive is located in Miraflores-walking distance from shopping centers, the best restaurants, parks, and art galleries, and just three blocks away from the Pacific Ocean.

Cuzco: Novotel Cuzco, The Novotel Cuzco is located in the heart of the city center, close to Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and Inca Museum. The hotel is built around an early 16th-century house.

Machu Picchu: Sumaq Hotel, The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins and boasts an Andean health spa, bar, restaurant, gift shop, and business center.