Galapagos & Machu Picchu Tour
14 Days
16
16+
Lima
Arrival in Lima and transfer to the hotel via private transportation
9:30 am: Pick up from the hotel for a tour of the Larco Herrera Museum
Lunch: Enjoy ceviche at Pescados Capitales
Afternoon: City tour of Lima:
Visit the city center, cathedral, and San Francisco
Explore the neighborhoods of San Isidro, Miraflores, and Barranco
Evening: Visit the Fountain Show
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HOTEL STAY: Mercure Ariosto Lima
7:30 a.m.: Transfer to the airport and take a flight to Puerto Maldonado.
Arrive in Puerto Maldonado, known as Peru's Capital City of Biodiversity.
Welcome at the airport and start the program with a city tour via bus.
Visit Puerto Capitanía and board a motorized riverboat on the Madre de Dios River.
- Enjoy the natural environment and possibly spot ronsocos, caimans, turtles, herons, cormorants, and other wildlife.
Arrive at Eco Amazonia Lodge:
- Enjoy a welcome drink and settle into your bungalows.
- Lunch together at the lodge.
Afternoon tour to Caimán Cocha:
- Guided walk on an interpretive trail to a small lake with Black Caiman and Caiman.
- Witness a spectacular Amazon sunset.
Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner.
Evening: Free time to relax and enjoy the bar, game room, and a variety of drinks.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
HOTEL STAY: Mercure Ariosto Lima
Morning: Wake up to the sound of beautiful birdsongs in the Amazon Paradise.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast to prepare for the day's adventures.
LAKE APU VICTOR
After breakfast, embark on a hike into the depths of the forest:
- Walk on specially prepared trails with bridges crossing gorges and rivers.
- Observe the flooded forest and a variety of flora and wildlife.
Arrive at the majestic Lake Apu Victor:
- Enjoy the crystal-clear waters, surrounded by marshes and giant trees.
- Climb the Observation Deck for a panoramic view of the lake.
- Spot parrots, macaws, toucans, camungos, shanshos, herons, caimans, turtles, and possibly the Giant Otter.
Return to the lodge for lunch together.
MONKEY ISLAND
Afternoon: Visit Monkey Island, located in the heart of the Madre de Dios River, just five minutes from the lodge:
- Explore the island with the guidance of a specialized guide.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
HOTEL STAY: Mercure Ariosto Lima
Cruise back to the town of Puerto Maldonado.
Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco, in the heart of the Andes.
Meet with a private driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Cusco's Old Town.
Explore the San Blas Quarter, a picturesque and bohemian neighborhood:
- Enjoy aimless wandering or recreation.
- Discover local artists, galleries, and designer shops.
- Relax in cafes and restaurants.
- Experience the nightlife with performances at neighborhood pubs.
Dinner at Tunupa Restaurant with a folklore show.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast / -- / --
HOTEL STAY: San Agustín Plaza Hotel
7:00 a.m.: Breakfast.
Depart for the town of Chinchero.
- Attend a demonstration of local textile production.
Continue to the Maras salt mines.
Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Pachamanca meal, featuring various meats and vegetables.
- Participate in a ceremony of payment to the land.
Travel to the town of Ollantaytambo.
Board the train to Machu Picchu town.
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HOTEL STAY: Tierra Viva Cusco Machu Picchu Hotel
8:30 a.m.: Pick up from the hotel for transportation to Machu Picchu.
- Enjoy a private tour of Machu Picchu with a guide.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
2:30 p.m.: Board the train to Ollantaytambo.
Transfer via private transportation to Cusco.
- Arrive in Cusco at 4:30 p.m.
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HOTEL STAY: San Agustín Plaza Hotel
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HOTEL STAY: Wyndham Garden Quito
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
HOTEL STAY: Cruise Ship
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HOTEL STAY: Cruise Ship
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HOTEL STAY: Cruise Ship
Arrival from Galapagos and transfer to the hotel.
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HOTEL STAY: Wyndham Garden Quito
7:00 a.m.: Start the tour from Quito and head to the northern part of the city.
Visit the Equatorial Monument at the middle of the world:
- See the monument that marks the division between the northern and southern hemispheres, built by a French expedition in the 17th century.
- Taste Bizcochos de Cayambe, a traditional cracker or bread, paired with local cheese or caramel sauce.
Brief stop at Miralago to admire the view of Lago San Pablo.
Continue to Otavalo:
- Explore the Otavalo market, where locals barter and sell handcrafted items.
- Option 1: Stay longer at the Otavalo market and be picked up by bus at the end of the tour.
- Option 2: Continue the tour to visit Cotacachi and Cuicocha.
Visit the town of Cotacachi, famous for its leather clothing and crafts.
- On the way, visit a workshop that specializes in Andean musical instruments.
MEALS INCLUDED: Breakfast / Lunch / --
HOTEL STAY: Wyndham Garden Quito
6:30 a.m.: Pickup from the hotel.
Travel on the volcano route for two hours to reach Baños.
Upon arrival in Baños, begin the adventure in the area.
- Visit the impressive "Pailon del Diablo" waterfall (262 ft / 80 m drop).
- Explore "Baños de Agua Santa," a small tourist town located near Sangay and Llanganates national parks.
- Enjoy activities for adventure lovers, including extreme sports, nature exploration, and more.
- Experience canyoning in the area.
Visit the popular "Ruta de las Cascadas":
- Take an exciting cable car ride across the Pastaza canyon to see the “Manto de la Novia” waterfall (131 ft / 40 m drop).
Visit the imposing "Pailón del Diablo" waterfall:
- Take walks in the tropical jungle, connect with nature, and enjoy the tranquility.
Afternoon: Return to Quito.
- Arrive in Quito at 7:00 p.m.
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HOTEL STAY: Wyndham Garden Quito
At the indicated time pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport
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HOTEL STAY: N/A
Lima, a vibrant and exciting modern city.
Iquitos, an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.
Cusco, a city where Inca, Spanish, and local cultures converge.
Maras Moray, where you’ll experience a spiritual connection with Pachamama, the Earth Mother.
Machu Picchu, a mysterious site of unparalleled beauty.
Galapagos, a unique natural reserve with a diverse array of islands, each distinct from the others.
Quito, the city at the center of the world.
Baños, a haven of adventure with stunning waterfalls.
International flight from Miami to Lima
Domestic flights to Lima, Iquitos, Cusco, Quito, Galapagos
Private transfer in Lima, Iquitos, Cusco and Quito
Meals mentioned in itinerary
1 night in Lima
1 night in Iquitos
3 nights in Cusco
1 night in Aguas Calientes
4 nights in Quito
City tour in Lima
3 days/2 nights Jungle tour Puerto Maldonado Eco Amazonia Lodge
City tour in Cusco
1 Experienced Based Tourism Maras Moray
Tour in Machu Picchu (train, entrances fee, buses and guide)
4 days/3 nights cruise Galapagos Islands
1 tour mitad del mundo in Quito
1 Tour Baños
Meals and drinks not mentioned in itinerary
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