Overview
Explore Peru’s Ancient civilization we visit the old Inca capital Cusco and Machu Picchu. Discover the Galapagos Islands, and admire extraordinary wildlife, several species that varied from island to island, which helped Charles darwin to develop his theory of natural selection. Explore the market town of Otavalo.
Pit Stops
- Cusco (4N)
- Puno (2N)
- Lima (2N)
- Quito (3N)
- Galapagos Island Cruise (4N)
- Guyaquil
Tour Includes
- Domestic flights if applicable
- 10 nights in hotel, 4 Nights in cruise (accommodation as specified or similar)
- 33 meals: 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 11 Dinners
- Entrance fees, guides and daily tours
Tour Highlights
- Take the train to explore Marvellous Machu Picchu
- Explore Cusco and Sacred valley
- Board Andean Explorer train across the Peruvian altiplano
- Admire the stunning views of the world’s highest navigable lake.
- Explore the idyllic floating islands of Lake Titcaca
- Spend some time with local Uru people and learn about their customs and traditions
- Explore Quito, the elegant capital of Ecuador
- Visit to indigenous market in Otavalo
- Discover the Galapagos Islands, and admire extraordinary wildlife
- Sight number of marine animals on the Galapagos islands
Day By Day Itinerary
DAY 1 CUSCO
DAY 2 CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY – CUSCO (B/D)
DAY 3 CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B/D)
DAY 4 CUSCO (B/D)
DAY 5 CUSCO – PUNO (B/L/D)
DAY 6 PUNO (B/L/D)
DAY 7 PUNO – LIMA (B/D)
DAY 8 LIMA (B/D)
DAY 9 LIMA – QUITO (B)
DAY 10 QUITO (B)
DAY 11 OTAVALO MARKET & SURROUNDINGS (B)
DAY 12 QUITO – SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND (B/D)
DAY 13 ESPANOLA(B/L/D)
Spot Galapagos hawks, American oyster catchers, Galapagos doves, hood mockingbirds, 3 species of Darwin finches, yellow Warblers, lava lizards, and marine iguanas.
pm. Suárez Point (Española)
Explore volcanic formations and a riveting wildlife. Besides the sea lion colonies, this is a very important site for bird watching. A major highlight is their mating season, from May through December.
DAY 14 FLOREANA (B/L/D)
Continue the tradition by placing unstamped postcards inside the barrel which reach their destinations for free. Observe the mocking bird of Galapagos, some species of Darwin’s finches, yellow Warblers, and lava lizards.
pm. Cormorant Point (Floreana)
It features endemic plants such as Scalesia villosa, Galapagos daisies, white sand black mangrove, and holy stick. Spot sea turtles, Blue-footed Boobies and small reef sharks floating along the shoreline in search of food.
DAY 15 – SANTA CRUZ (B/L/D)
Observe numerous endemic plants, 7 subspecies of Darwin’s finches, Vermillion Flycatcher. Impressive view of Baltra, Santiago, Isabela, Santa Fé, Daphne Islands.
pm. Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Observe the giant tortoises that are part of the reproduction program and the world’s most famous tortoise, Lonesome George, the last surviving specimen of his species.
DAY 16 SANTA CRUZ – DAPHNE – BALTRA – GUAYAQUIL – LONDON (B/)
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Accommodation
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- Arequipa
- Colca Canyon
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- Cusco
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- Galapagos
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