Peru and Galapagos Islands - Ecuador

Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
 
Tour Description:
An excellent combination of an archaeological, cultural and ecological tour, in which you will visit destinations such as Lima, Peru's capital and its colonial architecture, the city of Cuzco and it numerous vestiges, visit the Inca's Sacred Valley and its archaeological monuments, the majestic Machu Picchu citadel, ending the tour by visiting Galapagos Islands where you will be able to interact with the local species and ecosystem.
 
Tour Type: Cultural, ecological
 

Day 1: ... / Lima

Reception and transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Overnight at your hotel in Lima.
 

Day 2: Lima

Guided tour around Lima and the Historical Center, with typical traits of the Colonial times, such as the Government Palace, the Main Square, located in the heart of the city, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the San Francisco Convent, a fascinating display of colonial art, considered World Cultural Heritage. Your visit will continue around the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, entertainment and tourist centers, ending your tour at Larcomar where you will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
Overnight at your hotel in Lima.
 

Day 3: Lima / Cusco

Reception and transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Flight from Lima a Cusco.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel Tour around the magical city of Cuzco, visiting the historic Main Square and the Cathedral, both of colonial style, as well as the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, ancient adoration Inca centre for the Sun God. The tour will continue with a visit to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built entirely of perfectly fitted carved stones and where the Inti Raymi celebration takes place every year. You will also visit ancient Inca centers such as Kenko, labyrinth in Quechua, where several ceremonies and rituals took place; Puca Pucara, with vigilance spots or "tambos" along the Inca Trail; and Tambomachay, also know as the Inca Baths, the Inca tribute to the liquid element or Unu.
Overnight at your hotel in Cusco.
 

Day 4: Cusco / Sacred Valley

Tour to the Sacred Valley Visit the colorful handicraft market of Pisaq. Lunch at a local restaurant. Finally, visit Ollantaytambo, Inca fortress built to watch the entrance to the valley.
Overnight at your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
 

Day 5: Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Transfer to the train station.
Train ride to the Machu Picchu ruins. You'll be taken by bus from the Aguas Calientes train station to the top of the mountain where you can find the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. After the two hour guided tour, lunch at a local restaurant.
Back to the Aguas Calientes train station at the appropriate time to take the train back to Cusco.
Overnight at your hotel in Cusco.
 

Day 6: Cusco / Lima / Guayaquil

Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Flight from Cusco to Lima.
Flight from Lima to Guayaquil
Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Overnight at Guayaquil
 

Day 7: Guayaquil / Galapagos Islands

Transfer to the airport
Flight to Islas Galápagos
Reception and transfer to the port
Visit to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and Cerro Brujo - San Cristobal Islands
Overnight on board of the cruise ship.
 

Day 8: Galapagos Islands

Visit to Punta Suárez - Española Island (Hood) and Punta Cormoran - Floreana Island.
Overnight on board of the cruise ship.
 

Day 9: Galapagos Islands

Visit to Punta Espinoza - Fernandina Island and Punta Vicente Roca - Isabela Island.
Overnight on board of the cruise ship.
 

Day 10: Galapagos Islands / Guayaquil

Visit to Santa Cruz and Baltra Islands.
Transfer to the airport
Flight to Guayaquil
Reception and transfer from the airport to the hotel
Overnight at Guayaquil
 

Day 11: Guayaquil / ...

Transfer from the hotel to the airport
 

• All entrance fees and transfers to the excursions
• Guides on all excursions on the language of your choice
• Lodging
• All ground transportation
• All transfers to and from the airport in private service
• Train ticket Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Cusco
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
• Second Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Domestic flights
• All breakfasts
• Lunches at Sacred Valley-Cusco and Machu Picchu

• International flights
• Airport taxes (US$ 31.00 for International flights and US$ 6.82 for domestic flights)
• Meals not mentioned