Peru – Ecuador – Galapagos

12 Days

Peru – Ecuador  – Galapagos.

Cuzco City: The cultural coalition Andean-Hispanic, has determined very special characteristics in its architecture and population, city of incomparable beauty in the world, which conserves with pride their customs and traditions, at the same time progressively is incorporated to the modernity. To this is added the privileged geographical scenery, of beautiful landscapes, in which has been developed. The Spanish Cuzco has like base the foundations of the Inca walls and the lines of its streets, numerous buildings and churches were built, and a flourishing art school was founded (XVII century – XVIII), represented by numerous painters and authors (paintings of the “Escuela Cusqueña”, pulpit of San Blas, Monstrance of the Cathedral and the Iglesia de la Merced, etc.)

Machu Picchu: Located 112 Km. (70 miles) from Cuzco. Is a mystical place, a monument to divinity, where people can feel that they are a creation of God. The high sense of spirituality that inhabits this place seems to transport its visitors to a place where everything “in an unimaginable way” is possible. It is a place where strange forces of nature allow the individuals to reach an incomparable cosmic state, a state that can only be experimented in Machu Picchu. It is one of the most popular archaeological sites of the world, and therefore, the most visited attraction in Peru.

Galapagos Island: For centuries the Galapagos Islands were called the Enchanted Isles by many sailors. To this day, the wonders on and off-shore continue to amaze visitors of all ages. Chosen by UNESCO as a Natural World Heritage Site, the islands possess an astounding range of marine life. Its volcanic activity, nutrient-rich currents, and position within the tropics, give the islands a striking variety of landscapes and unique micro-climates.

Guayaquil: Officially Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest city of Ecuador. It is also the nation’s main port. The city is the capital of Guayas Province and the seat of Guayaquil canton.

The city is located on the west bank of the Guayas River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Guayaquil.

Overview

Discover South America in twelve days visiting the best of Peru, Cusco and Machu Picchu, Guayaquil and the Historical Park and embark on a 4-day cruise on the Galapagos Islands. Small groups no more than 12 people.

Places we go

  • Lima
  • Cusco
  • Machu Picchu
  • Guayaquil
  • Galapagos Island

Itinerary

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Arrival into Lima, the capital of Peru and we will meet and transfer you to the hotel located at Miraflores Distric.

Hotel***

The day begins with an excursion to the Historic Center of Lima, the famous “City of the Kings”, declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. We will visit the Plaza Mayor, surrounded by the Government Palace, the Municipality, the Cathedral and the Archdiocese. You will continue with a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent, an architectural jewel of the 16th century, where you will learn the history of two of our patron saints: Santa Rosa de Lima and San MartĂ­n de Porras.
Later on, we will visit Miraflores, where we will make a stop at the well-known “Parque del Amor”, to obtain the best views of our coast, bathed by the Pacific Ocean. afterward we go to Lima airport for our flight to Cusco.

Arrival and transfer to the Hotel.

Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel****

Today our guide will meet you to start our visit the famous Imperial City, a cosmopolitan city and heir to a great past. The tour will begin at the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha temple, an ancient Inca palace dedicated to the Sun God. You will return to the Plaza de Armas, visit the Cathedral and then, we continue up to the hill to visit Sacsayhuaman, an imposing sample of Inca architecture, the same one that dominates the city. Nearby, to the northeast of the city, you can visit the archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-PucarĂ¡ and Tambomachay. Return to Hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel****

Eraly morning, you will leave for the Urubamba Valley, also known as the “Sacred Valley of the Incas”. Picturesque place, full of tradition and surrounded by typical villages, such as Pisac, where you will make a stop to see its traditional market, the ideal time to take a souvenir of the place. Finally, you will visit Ollantaytambo, an attractive town of Inca origin, which maintains its past almost intact in its streets and cobbled walls, and soak up a little more with the local history. On the way back to Cusco we stoop at Chinchero and back to Cusco.

Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel****

Early breakfast and transfer to Poroy station to aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Arrival to the city of Aguas Calientes, from where you will start the ascent to Machu Picchu by bus. You will have a guided tour and have free time to explore the area on your own. At the agreed time, you will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will board the return train to Cusco.

Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel****

Breakfast and transfer to Cusco airport for departure flight to Lima and connection to Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Arrival and transfer to the Hotel.

Breakfast
Hotel****

During this morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Guayaquil and we will go to the center of this Ecuadorian city to start discovering its main monuments.

We will first approach the Column to the heroes of October 9, located in the Centennial Park of Guayaquil. This sculptural complex from the beginning of the 20th century recalls one of the most important historical moments of the city, independence.

After this little trip to the past, we will start walking towards Seminario Park, known for the many reptiles that live in it. In fact, it is also called the iguana park. A most curious place! Nearby, the Cathedral of San Pedro awaits us. We will tell you about the different tragedies and restorations that this temple has had to experience since its original construction back in the 16th century.

We will continue the route through Guayaquil visiting the Administration Square, the exterior of the Clock Tower and the Rotunda Hemicycle.

After making an ascent route to the Guayaquil lighthouse, we will go up again and go to the Historical Park. In this space, almost eight hectares in size, we will see a representation of the fauna, flora and traditions of Ecuador. The park also has a beautiful monumental complex that recreates what Guayaquil’s buildings were like at the beginning of the 20th century. After four hours of activity, we will drop you back at your hotel.

Breakfast
Hotel****

Departure to the Galapagos Island, declared a National Park and World Heritage Site by UNESCO, to board the Galapagos Legend Cruise Ship, a first class cruise. Experienced naturalist guides will lead you on shore excursions to look for wildlife. During your stay in Galapagos, you will visit the Santa Cruz island, home to the largest town in the Galapagos, Puerto Ayora, the Island has a large variety of vegetation. Pit craters, Scalesia Forest, cacti and ferns are found in its vegetation zones. The island is comprised of a younger part formed by volcanic cones and lava and an older narrow strip of land formed by uplifted lava flows and tuffs.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cabin

Today we visit the Genovesa Island located at the Northern side of Galapagos. This area contains an abundance of frigate-birds, red footed boobies, Nazca boobies and other interesting seabirds. There are two landing spots: El barranco ( dry landing ) and Darwin bay ( wet landing )

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cabin
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Galapagos Island:

Today we visit Santa Fe (Barrington). This Island is home to the small picturesque bay and anchorage on the island northeast coast. The bay has two visitor trails, one leading to a scenic viewpoint stop a cliff, and the other spanning from a small beach to a tall prickly pear cactus forest.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cabin

We return to Santa Cruz Island and Bachas Island: Located on the north shore of Santa Cruz, Las Bachas is a swimming beach. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest off the beach

Return to the mainland and fly back to Guayaquil and transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast
Hotel****

Leisure day and transfer to Guayaquil airport for your flight back home.

Breakfast

Cost Include & Exclude

Include

  • All Private transfers
  • All Guided Tours
  • Accommodation in 4* Hotels
  • 4 days Cruise to Galapos island
  • All entrance fee
  • Domestic Flights (LIM/CUZ/LIM)
  • International Flight ( Lima/Guayaquil)
  • Inner Flights (GYE/GALAPAGOS/GYE)

Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Extras
  • Tips

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Peru – Ecuador – Galapagos
Group Discount Available
From $5,015.00
/ Adult

Trip Information

  • Max. 12 Persons
  • Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu
  • LIM/CUZ/LIM - GYE/GAL/GYE
  • 4 Days Galapagos Legend Cruise Ship
  • Selected 4* Hotels
  • Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos
  • Lima
  • Guayaquil