14-day Tour of Peru & The Galápagos | Max Group Size: 16 | Price from £4,499 per person
Day 1 – Lima
Arrive in the bustling Peruvian capital where you will spend the first night in the trendy Miraflores district.
Arawi Miraflores Prime
Day 2 – Lima - Make Your Day Individual
On this day, you'll have the opportunity to choose one of these three activities, to experience this incredible place in just the way you want.
Cultural Experience - Lima City Tour
Take a guided journey through the history of Lima and explore the capital’s main sights including the beautiful square and cathedral.
Gastronomic Experience - Lima Foodie Tour
The most representative flavours of Peruvian cuisine will be waiting for you as you embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure. Begin your journey in a typical Peruvian market and end the tour by preparing and enjoying some popular local dishes.
Active Experience – Art & Culture Bike Tour
Explore Lima on a bike tour and visit cultural hotspots such as the bohemian district of Barranco, birthplace of distinguished artists and known for its colourful buildings and street art.
Arawi Miraflores Prime – Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Lima to Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley, visiting a weaving centre and working farm at Awanacancha en-route. Here, you can witness locals practicing traditional weaving techniques, and you will also be able to see llama, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos.
Sonesta Posada Del Inca Yucay Hotel – Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – Sacred Valley
Spend a full day exploring the Sacred Valley. Visit the archaeological site of Moray, which features concentric terraces, the Inca complex of Ollantaytambo, and the Andean Misminay community. Here you will gain an insight into the traditional way of life in the mountains and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with native ingredients.
Sonesta Posada Del Inca Yucay Hotel – Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5 – Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Today will be an early start that culminates in the highlight you have been waiting for. Following a train and a bus ride, you will reach Machu Picchu, where you will enjoy a guided tour before having lunch in the charming Aguas Calientes, followed by a free afternoon to explore at your own pace.
El Mapi by Inkaterra – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 – Machu Picchu to Cusco
For another chance to visit Machu Picchu we have included a second entry to the citadel. You can enjoy your morning visit at your own speed, so you may choose to stay in the area, or hike to the Sun Gate. You will take the train back to Cusco in the early afternoon.
Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco – Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 – Cusco
The old Inca capital will inspire you with its beautifully preserved colonial centre and Inca ruins. Enjoy a half day tour of the city and visit San Pedro market, Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and cult centre of the Sun God, and the impressive Sacsayhuamán fortress on the city’s outskirts.
Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco – Meals: Breakfast
Days 8 & 9 – Quito - Make Your Day Individual (Day 9)
Fly to Quito, via Lima, for two nights in Ecuador’s beautiful colonial capital city.
The next day, you'll have the opportunity to choose one of these three activities, to experience this incredible place in just the way you want.
Cultural Experience - Quito Colonial Centre
Beautiful Quito is a city of rich history and narrow cobblestone street lined with whitewashed walls and, rising above, the steeples and cupolas of its many spectacularly decorated churches. This walking tour is the best way to discover the charm and beauty of the capital.
Adventure Experience - Quito Teleferico
Quito lies at around 2,800 metres but if you want to go higher to enjoy stunning views of the city ride the Teleferico up to over 4,000 metres for an unforgettable experience and unique picture moments.
Unique Experience – Intiñan Museum on the Equator
Enjoy this unique experience of a visit the Intiñan Museum, known as the Museum of Equinoctial Solar Culture, where you will learn about the history of Ecuadorian ancestral peoples and you can carry out various experiments to demonstrate that you are on the true equator.
La Casona de la Ronda – Meals: Breakfast
Days 10 & 11 – Isabela, Galapagos Islands
Fly to Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galapagos, and transfer to Santa Cruz Island for a visit to the highlands. Here you have opportunities to spot endemic birds such as Darwin’s Finches, Galapagos Doves and Cattle Egret, as well as admiring Giant Tortoises roaming in the wild.
After your excursion, you will take a speedboat to Isabela Island for a 2-night stay. The largest island in the archipelago, Isabela offers not only a wealth of different wildlife species but also some of the most dramatic landscapes.
The next day, be ready for one of the most unforgettable days as you will spend it exploring Isabela’s highlands. Hike up to the crater of the Sierra Negra Volcano followed by a trek along the rim of Volcan Chico. The otherworldly landscapes will appear to be utterly desolate, however, you will encounter plenty of wildlife and enjoy amazing views of Isabela and its neighbouring islands. A deserved relaxing break on the beaches of Puerto Villamil will await at the end of the day.
Albemarle Hotel - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 12 & 13 – Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands
This morning take a tour of Tintoreras, a small islet off the south of Isabela. Here you may spot white-tipped sharks, sea lions, turtles, rays and penguins, and enjoy a snorkelling opportunity in the bay.
Take the speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island and visit the renowned Charles Darwin Research Centre, where Galapagos' most important conservation projects are carried out.
Your accommodation for the next two nights is in a unique property with raised safari tents and treehouses, in a privileged elevated position in the highlands with fantastic views.
The next day, embark a comfortable motor yacht and enjoy an excursion to one of the nearby islands. The expert crew will welcome you aboard and a knowledgeable naturalist guide will offer deep insights into the natural history of the islands. Depending on which island you visit, there will be opportunities to spot a wealth of wildlife such as Sea Lions, Galapagos Penguins, Blue-footed Boobies and Frigate Birds.
Galapagos Magic Camp - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 – Depart Galapagos
Your tour of Ecuador and the Galapagos has come to an end. In the morning you will catch a flight to mainland Ecuador to connect with your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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