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Machu Picchu and Galapagos Journey
offered by supplier M18628 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 15
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Ecuador
Peru
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 2500 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3500 US Dollar (USD)
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Highlights:
- Visit the fabled "Lost City" of Machu Picchu.
- Visit Cuzco, the capital of the Inca Empire.
- Hike part of the Inca Trail and spend two days at legendary sites and native markets in the Sacred Valley.
- Visit historic Quito, the capital of Ecuador.
- Go on an exciting Galapagos cruise.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Lima:
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel, either a boutique property with ocean views or the luxury Country Club Lima.
Day 2: Lima:
Tour Lima's galleries and famous museums, followed by dinner at one of Lima’s top restaurants. Overnight Lima.
Day 3: Lima / Cuzco / Sacred Valley:
Fly to Cuzco, and drive to the Sacred Valley with your guide, which is recommended to adjust to the altitude. Along the way visit Pisac village and ruins, and have a private weaving demonstration. Overnight at a villa or bungalows at a charming hotel.
Day 4: Lima / Cuzco / Sacred Valley:
Visit the intriguing Maras and Moray (add on bicycling and a picnic lunch, if you're interested), and Chinchero village and ruins. Have a delicious lunch at Hacienda Huayo Ccari, which serves traditional cuisine in a hacienda wiht amazing views. Overnight Sacred Valley.
Day 5: Sacred Valley / Machu Pichu:
Board the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu. Once arrived, visit the citadel with your guide. Climb up Huayna Picchu. Overnight within the ruin complex or at a lovely hotel just outside the ruins.
Day 6: Machu Picchu / Cuzco:
Early morning exploration of ruins with your private guide before the crowds arrive. Evening return to Cuzco on the Hirham Bingham train to Cuzco. Overnight Cuzco.
Day 7: Cuzco:
Experience Cuzco with a difference! In the morning your guide will take you to the most important sites within the historic center, such as the Cathedral, Korikancha or Sun Temple. Lunch at Map Café, our favorite restaurant in Cuzco, set in the courtyard of the Pre-Columbian Art Museum. Then visit the ruins just outside the city. Overnight Cuzco.
Day 8: Cuzco / Lima / Quito:
Morning at leisure. Fly from Cuzco to Quito, Ecuador via Lima. Arrive in Quito. Overnight luxury or boutique hotel.
Day 9: Quito:
Morning walking tour of colonial quarter or a visit to the Inca monument marking the Equator and visit to Museo Intinan. The monument was built more than 500 years ago and has a more precise location of the Equatorial line then what the French Geodesic mission measured in the mid 1700’s. Colonial by night tour in horse-drawn carriages where you'll ride through the narrow streets of Old Quito. Enjoy dinner at a gourmet restaurant in colonial section. Overnight luxury or boutique hotel.
Day 10: Quito / Galapagos:
Fly to the Galapagos Islands and board the M/V Explorer II (or boat of your selection).
Days 11-14: Galapagos:
Live aboard the vessel (or yacht of your selection) and spend as much time exploring the islands as park rules permit. Each night we travel on to the next island.
Day 14: Galapagos / Quito:
We have our last island visit in the morning then fly back to Quito for farewell dinner. Overnight luxury or boutique hote
Day 15: Quito / Home:
Depart for home, or on to other adventures.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Also see tour packages in:
South America
Ecuador
Peru
Cultural Journey
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