PERU & ECUADOR Highlights – 12 days 11 nights

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PERU & ECUADOR Highlights – 12 days 11 nights

25/04/2024

$4.014,00

Overview

A 12-day tour for lovers of the mysteries and beauty of the natural world, such as the Sacred City of Machu Picchu, giant Galapagos tortoises, hundreds of birds and wildlife of all kinds – lots of history, archeology, geology, plus snorkeling in tropical waters.

Day 1: Arrive Lima + City Tour
Day 2: Lima – Cuzco + City Tour & Ruins Nearby
Day 3: Full Day Sacred Valley Tour
Day 4: Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Day 5: Machu Picchu – Cuzco
Day 6: Cuzco Day at Leisure
Day 7: Cuzco – Lima – Quito
Day 8: Quito– Galapagos Darwin Triangle Day 1
Day 9: Galapagos Darwin Triangle Day 2
Day 10 Galapagos Darwin Triangle Day 3
Day 11 Galapagos Darwin Triangle Day 4 – Quito
Day 12 Depart Quito

Day 1: Arrive Lima + City Tour

Upon arrival in Lima, you will be transported to your hotel. In the afternoon enjoy your half-day panoramic city Tour. You will see the Colonial center, the Main Square, the Palacio de Gobierno, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and Lima town hall. Also, you will visit San Francisco, a convent with cloisters and catacombs of the Colonial era. The tour will continue through the traditional areas of residential and commercial Lima to end with spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and beaches in the district of Miraflores. Return to the hotel. Night in Lima.

Day 2: Lima – Cuzco + City Tour & Ruins Nearby

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Cuzco, and upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will have a City Tour, visiting the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, known as Q’oricancha or Temple of the Sun. You will also visit the nearby archeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enco, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Return to the hotel. Night in Cuzco.
Note: please keep in mind that CUZCO is located at 11200 ft. (3400 mts) so take your time to acclimatize and rest as much as your body needs it. A good option could be to go directly from the airport of Cuzco to Sacred Valley since it has a lower elevation and leave the visits in Cuzco for after Machu Picchu.

Day 3: Full Day Sacred Valley Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will take a tour to visit the beautiful town of Pisac, its traditional market, the popular show and its narrow streets. (Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday). You will continue the tour through the Sacred Valley of Urubamba, where you can enjoy a nice buffet lunch. Then you will visit Ollantaytambo, a still inhabited Inca City where a complex system of irrigation channels and foundations still remain from the Inca civilization and where much of the town was built. The archeological site of Ollantaytambo has large groups of terraces, fortresses, squares, channels and the Real Casa del Sol, a megalithic temple of great mysticism. Night in Cuzco or Sacred Valley.

Day 4: Machu Picchu Guided Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the train station to board the train that will begin our tour to the Sacred City of Machu Picchu, declared by UNESCO as Cultural Heritage for Humanity and chosen as one of the modern seven wonders. The train will lead you to Aguas Calientes, where you will ascend to the sacred City of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”, located 112 km/75m away from the city of Cuzco and 2,360 meters above sea level. Once there, you will have a guided tour where you will see palaces, temples, houses, stores, and buildings. After the visit, you will descend to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. You have the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner. Night in Aguas Calientes.

Day 5: Machu Picchu – Cuzco

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to walk on your own in this small town, where the thermo medicinal baths of the same name are located. Aguas Calientes is the departure point for Machu Picchu, and its beautiful natural landscape its main attraction. A good option, if you are in shape, is to ascend Putucusi hill, from where you can get a unique view of Machu Picchu or Huayna Pichu mount. Also, if you prefer, you may make a second visit to the archeological site (extra entrance fee applies). The route you choose for this day is not included in the program. At the appropriate time we take a train back to Cuzco, once there transfer to your hotel. Night in Cuzco.

Day 6: Cuzco Day at Leisure

After breakfast, you have a day at leisure for optional activities or to explore the city at your own pace. Night in Cuzco.

Day 7: Cuzco – Lima – Quito

Breakfast in the hotel. At the appropriate time you will be transported to the airport for your flight to Quito (via Lima). Upon arrival in Quito, transfer to your Hotel. Night in Quito.
Note: Quito Elevation is 9350 ft. (2800 m)

Day 8: Quito– Galapagos Darwin Triangle Day 1

After breakfast at your hotel you will be transported to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island. Upon arrival at Baltra airport, the group will travel by bus to the Itabaca Channel, followed by a 5-minute ferry ride to Santa Cruz Island. A private charter bus will take you south to the town of Puerto Ayora and the Red Mangrove Lodge. Here, the group will be greeted by the Naturalist Guides and the tour escorts. Lunch at Aventura Lodge.
In the afternoon, a tour to Garrapatero beach, a 25 minutes bus ride to the right spot where an easy trail begins to lead you on a 15 minute walk to the beach. This beautiful white sandy beach is a place where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. This is one of Santa Cruz’s most peaceful and tranquil settings, the 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) of sand that compose El Garrapatero Beach is a tropical paradise. It is about 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) northeast of Puerto Ayora.  Surrounded by beautiful mangrove trees, the beach is home to an incredible array of birds, from finches to mockingbirds. You can also find marine iguanas, shrimp, Galapagos penguins, oystercatchers, and patillos amongst the white sands and clear blue water. There

Day 9: Galapagos Darwin Triangle Day 2

Breakfast at the Lodge. This morning the adventure starts with a trip to \\\\\\\”Los Gemelos\\\\\\\” (The Twins), two enormous collapsed lava chambers, a wonderful introduction to the majestic power of the forces of nature and the great biodiversity of the Santa Cruz Highlands. This short, easy hike to each of the twins allows visitors to admire the flora and fauna, including a remnant of Scalesia Forest, draped in liverwort, lichens and mosses, where is easy to spot some Darwin finches and perhaps the short eared owls. After \\\\\\\”Los Gemelos\\\\\\\”, a short bus ride will take us to \\\\\\\”Las Primicias,\\\\\\\” a 600-acre private reserve where the giant Galapagos tortoises freely roam, graze, and sleep. Sometimes it

Day 10 Galapagos Darwin Triangle Day 3

Breakfast at a local family

Day 11 Galapagos Darwin Triangle Day 4 – Quito

After breakfast at the lodge, you will be transported across Santa Cruz to return to Baltra and catch a flight back to Quito. Once there you will be taken to your hotel, for the night in Quito.

Day 12 Depart Quito

Breakfast at your hotel. At the appropriate time you will be transported to the airport for your flight back home.

Duration

12 days - 11 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Languages

Espanol

Group Size

Unlimited

Included/Excluded

All Transfers between hotels and airport
11 Nights of Accommodation total (1 in Lima + 1 in Cuzco + 1 in Sacred Valley + 1 in Aguas Calientes + 2 in Cuzco + 1 in Quito + 3 in Galapagos + 1 in Quito)
All breakfasts
All hotels taxes
Described tours
Lunch in Sacred Valley
Ticket Train Machu Picchu VISTADOME
Dinner in Aguas Calientes
National Parks and Reserves entrance fees in Peru
All meals and activities included in Galapagos Darwin’s Triangle Program

Galapagos National Park Tax ($100 per adult, $50 per child under 12 years of age). This is a mandatory conservation fee to be paid by all visitors to the islands, in cash (US$). This is governed by the Galapagos National Park Administration Service.
Galapagos National Institute Migration Control Card: US$ 20.00 per person.
Domestic and international flights (quoted separated)
National Parks and Reserves entrance fees in Ecuador
Travel insurance**
Tips
Optional excursions
Alcoholic drinks not included in Galapagos program
Services not detailed in the itinerary
Any passport and visa expenses
Any baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (strongly recommended)
Any items of personal nature such as laundry, bar and beverage charges, telecommunication charges.

Included/Excluded

All Transfers between hotels and airport
11 Nights of Accommodation total (1 in Lima + 1 in Cuzco + 1 in Sacred Valley + 1 in Aguas Calientes + 2 in Cuzco + 1 in Quito + 3 in Galapagos + 1 in Quito)
All breakfasts
All hotels taxes
Described tours
Lunch in Sacred Valley
Ticket Train Machu Picchu VISTADOME
Dinner in Aguas Calientes
National Parks and Reserves entrance fees in Peru
All meals and activities included in Galapagos Darwin’s Triangle Program

Galapagos National Park Tax ($100 per adult, $50 per child under 12 years of age). This is a mandatory conservation fee to be paid by all visitors to the islands, in cash (US$). This is governed by the Galapagos National Park Administration Service.
Galapagos National Institute Migration Control Card: US$ 20.00 per person.
Domestic and international flights (quoted separated)
National Parks and Reserves entrance fees in Ecuador
Travel insurance**
Tips
Optional excursions
Alcoholic drinks not included in Galapagos program
Services not detailed in the itinerary
Any passport and visa expenses
Any baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (strongly recommended)
Any items of personal nature such as laundry, bar and beverage charges, telecommunication charges.

Tour Length

7 - 14 Days

Tour Type

Multi Tours

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