Itinerary Summary

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1 - 3	Quito	UNESCO World Heritage Site, Middle Of The World Equator, Independence Square	Hotel Patio Andaluz, Casa Gangotena
3 - 7	Galápagos	UNESCO World Heritage Site Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz Island, Fernandina Island, Trekking	Archipell Cruise
7 - 9	Lima	Monastery of San Francisco, Plaza Mayor, UNESCO World Heritage Site	Casa Andina Premium Miraflores, Hotel B
9 - 10	Sacred Valley	Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, Chincheros, River Rafting, Horseback Riding	Sol y Luna, Belmond Rio Sagrado
10 - 12	Cusco	UNESCO World Heritage Site, Koricancha, Tambomachay, Qenko, Puca Pucara, Sacsayhuaman	El Mercado Cusco, JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
12 - 12	Lima	Monastery of San Francisco, Plaza Mayor, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Itinerary Details

Day 1 - 3

International Arrival

Private transfer to Hotel (1.5 - 2h)

Quito

2 Nights

The capital of Ecuador, Quito, is one of the most visited cities in South America. Surrounded by volcanoes and the Andean highlands, the city provides a cultural feast with its many churches and monasteries.

Included Activities

Quito City tour and Middle of the World
On this private full day guided tour, visit the Independence Square flanked by the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Municipal Building and the Archbishop’s Palace. Continue to the Church of San Francisco, one of the greatest religious buildings of the New World. Its impressive façade and atrium lead to its gold interior, Baroque influence by Moorish style, with the winged Virgin of Quito at its main altar. Then continue approx. 25 km north of Quito to the ‘Middle of the World.’ Here at the 30 m tall monument, learn about the French-Spanish geodetic expedition of 1736-1744 which determined the position of the Equator. Stand and have your picture taken with one leg in the northern hemisphere and the other leg in the southern hemisphere of the earth. (Full day, private activity, lunch included)

Hotel Options

Hotel Patio Andaluz – Opt 1

Room	Duplex
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Casa Gangotena – Opt 2

Room	Luxury Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Heritage

Day 3 - 7

Private transfer to the Airport (1.5 - 2h)

Flight from Quito to Baltra (3 h, 20 min - 1 stop in Guayaquil)

Galápagos

4 Nights

Located 1400 km west of mainland Ecuador and reached by small boats, the Galapagos Islands are a strictly protected, beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site.

Destination Galápagos in Ecuador/Galapagos

Included Activities

4 nights Archipel Cruise (B2) Baltra-San Cristobal

Thursday: Baltra airport – Santa Cruz, highlands
Friday: Floreana (Cormorant Point, Champion Is., Post Office)
Saturday: Española (Gardner Bay, Suarez Point)
Sunday: San Cristobal (Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo)
Monday: San Cristobal Island (Lobos Island), San Cristobal airport

On this itinerary you can see tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas, cormorants, flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks, finches, frigates, Nazca & blue-footed boobies, waved albatross (seasonally). Snorkeling: tropical fish, sea lions, occasionally sharks and sea turtle.

(Snorkeling included, wet suits extra cost)

Hotel Options

Archipell Cruise – Opt 1

Room	Main Deck
Meals	Full Board plus Activities
Style	Cruise

Day 7 - 9

Morning flight from Baltra to Guayaquil (1 h, 50 min)

Flight from Guayaquil to Lima

Transfer to Hotel

Lima

2 Nights

Peru’s capital city enjoys a great location directly on the Pacific coast and boasts of spectacular views, elegant neighborhoods, historical districts and a vibrant assortment of cultures.

Included Activities

City Tour of Lima
Explore the highlights of Lima on this privately guided city tour as you gain insights into Peru and her capital. Stroll through the beautiful city center visiting the main square of Plaza Mayor, the Lima Cathedral, and the Government Palace and other historical attractions. (Duration 3 hours, if you have a preference for timing, please tell your travel consultant at the time of booking, otherwise our team will schedule the tour at the best available time. Private Activity.)

Hotel Options

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores – Opt 1

Room	Superior Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Hotel B – Opt 2

Room	Chamber
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Day 9 - 10

Transfer to Airport

Flight from Lima to Cusco

Private transfer from Cusco to Sacred Valley (60 km, 1.5 hrs)

Sacred Valley

1 Night

The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Valle Sagrado de los Incas) is reachable via Cusco, and links this erstwhile capital of the Incan Empire with the citadel in Machu Picchu.

Hotel Options

Sol y Luna – Opt 1

Room	Sol Y - Casita Superior
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Lodge

Belmond Rio Sagrado – Opt 2

Room	Rio-Garden Junior Suite
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Resort

Day 10 - 12

Private transfer from Sacred Valley to Cusco (60 km,1.5 hrs)

Cusco

2 Nights

Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an amazing amalgam of an Inca capital and colonial city.

Included Activities

Private Visit to Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train with Local guide
The most iconic archeological wonder of South America is yours to explore. Travel to the lost city of the Incas via Vistadome train before spending an afternoon at the sacred citadel with a private guide from Machu Picchu town. Learn about the human ingenuity required to construct the site and ponder its many mysteries. Marvel at the surroundings and soak in the wonders of this magical place, hidden amongst the green summits of the high Andean cloud forest. (06:00 to 20:00, Private Activity, Lunch Included)

Visit to Chincheros Town, Maras Salt Mines and Moray Ruins from Cusco
On this full-day privately guided excursion you will visit the beautiful colonial town of Chincheros as well as the spectacular Incan sites of Maras and Moray. Start your morning at the fascinating Maras Salt mines which feature more than 100 small pools fed by a salt-water mountain spring that is interconnected by channels. It still remains in use today by the community and represents an important income for numerous families in the area. In the afternoon, you will head along a dirt road towards another typical Andean village called Moray; famed for being an Inca agricultural experimental center. Both these ancient sites and your visit to Chincheros, will take your breath away and leave you fascinated by the mysteries of the Incan civilization. (09:00 to 18:00, Private Activity, Lunch Included)

Hotel Options

El Mercado Cusco – Opt 1

Room	Junior Suite
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco – Opt 2

Room	Classic Inca
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 12 - 12

Transfer to Airport

Flight from Cusco to Lima

Lima

0 Nights

Peru’s capital city enjoys a great location directly on the Pacific coast and boasts of spectacular views, elegant neighborhoods, historical districts and a vibrant assortment of cultures.

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From $ 8,890 /person
Option 2 From $ 10,090 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation (on a twin-sharing basis) on the indicated meal plan for 11 nights.
Economy flights for all sectors : Quito – Baltra, Baltra – Guayaquil, Guayaquil – Lima, Lima – Cusco, Cusco – Lima
All activities as listed :
- Quito: Quito City tour and Middle of the World
- Galápagos: 4 nights Archipel Cruise (B2) Baltra-San Cristobal
- Lima: City Tour of Lima
- Cusco: Private Visit to Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train with Local guide
- Cusco: Visit to Chincheros Town, Maras Salt Mines and Moray Ruins from Cusco
All airport and hotel transfers
All activities specified in the itinerary, including entrance fees, accompanied by our tour guide
If your itinerary includes self-drive travel, then all such travel is included in a high quality rental car with full insurance, for an unlimited number of kilometers
Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip
Insolvency insurance
Fees and taxes

This listed price is based on two people sharing a double room. The price may vary due to the time of year you travel, the size of your group, and accommodation availability.

Guests visiting Ecuador (including Galapagos) must provide proof of medical insurance cover that is valid for the duration of the stay, otherwise entry may be denied. Please send us a scanned copy of the medical insurance certificate before the the start of your trip.

Peru & Galapagos: Natural Marvels

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Quito

Galápagos

Lima

Sacred Valley

Cusco

Lima

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