Peru & Ecuador
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Duration
13 Nights
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Trip Comfort
Luxury
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Trip Highlights
Machu Picchu & Galápagos Islands
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Price From
$ 7,875 per person
Experience the magical mountains of Peru and enchanting islands of Ecuador on this complete 14-day adventure. From witnessing unique flora and fauna of the Galápagos Islands, to Machu Picchu and Incan traditions, this all-encompassing food, nature, city and wildlife tour offers the very best of these South America nations.
Trip Highlights:
- Discover Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world
- Step aboard a luxury catamaran and sail around the stunning Galápagos Islands
- Get up close and personal with incredible wildlife, from giant tortoises to playful sea lions
- Take part in an immersive cultural exchange with a local Andean community and join in traditional activities
- Cook and learn about authentic Peruvian cuisine under the guidance of expert chefs
Example Itinerary
Day 1 | Transfer in Lima
Upon arrival, a representative will pick up passengers and take them from the airport to their hotel.
Accommodation: AC Hotel Lima Miraflores
Day 2 | Exploring Lima
Explore Lima's historical center, visiting the Convent of Santo Domingo and Plaza de Armas, home to the majestic cathedral of Lima. Then, visit Larco Museum with an incredible collection of ancient Peruvian treasures. Enjoy a Pisco sour or ceviche making class, followed by a tasting.
Later on, visit a market with an expert chef to learn about local produce, pick out ingredients and take part in a Peruvian cookery class.
Accommodation: AC Hotel Lima Miraflores
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 3 | Cultural Immersion in Misminay
After taking a domestic flight to Cusco (not included), you will stop at Raqchi for panoramic views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will then visit the community of Misminay for a cultural exchange, learning about traditional Andean lifestyle and enjoying typical music, dances and activities.
After lunch and another activity with the locals, you will head to your hotel for the night.
Accommodation: Tambo del Inka
Meals: breakfast and lunch
Day 4 | Maras, Moray and Chinchero
Day 5 | Andean Forests
Day 6 | Machu Picchu
Day 7 | Cusco and San Pedro Market
Day 8 | Perú – Ecuador
Day 9 | Colonial Quito Walking Tour
Begin your Ecuador adventure in colonial Quito, a city of narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed walls and steeples and cupolas of historic churches. Explore the Main Plaza with the Government Palace, La Compañía church and the San Francisco Monastery. We will also visit the city’s most famous colonial street, La Ronda, where we will learn about traditional work in Colonial Quito.
Accommodation: Illa Experience
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 10 | Baltra Island & Bachas Beach
Arrive at Baltra airport from Quito where you will be transferred to Bachas Beach, a beautiful white-sand beach that is home to nesting turtles, vibrant Sally Lightfoot crabs and elegant pink flamingos.
Accommodation: MC Elite Cruise
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11 | Genovesa - El Barranco & Darwin Bay
In the morning, you will discover El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip’s Steps, which is a rocky stairway that will lead you past a colony of nazca and red-footed boobies leads up to a plateau of dried lava.
In the afternoon, you will visit Darwin Bay, perfect for snorkeling, kayaking or paddle boarding in calm, sheltered waters in the company of hammerhead sharks, rays and a plethora of colorful reef fish.
Accommodation: MC Elite Cruise
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 12 | Exploring Santiago Island
In the morning, you will visit the exquisite white sand Espumilla Beach, located on the northern coast of Santiago Island. Later that morning, you will see Buccaneer Cove where sailors, buccaneers and whalers frequently anchored their vessels in search for food and water.
In the afternoon, you will visit Egas Port, which was once the site of a salt mine, but now this impressive black sand beach is an excellent location for snorkeling and observing shorebirds, Sally Lightfoot crabs and marine iguanas.
Accommodation: MC Elite Cruise
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 13 | Exploring Santa Cruz Island
In the morning, visit Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz. Three mangrove species crowd the area, creating homes for spotted eagle rays and diamond-shaped mustard rays, white-tipped reef sharks, green sea turtles and plenty of birdlife including pelicans, herons and egrets.
Head to the highlands to see giant tortoises in the wild and then stop at the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about vital conservation work.
Accommodation: MC Elite Cruise
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 14 | Lobos Island
In the morning, you will visit the Lobos Island by panga, providing the opportunity to snorkel in the calm clear water and see these inquisitive and playful animals up close and it is also common to be accompanied by green turtles and rays as well.
In the afternoon, depart from San Cristóbal airport.
Meals: breakfast
Inclusions
Where You Will Stay
AC Hotel Lima Miraflores
- Located in front of the scenic shoreline, find Peruvian hospitality in every room at AC Hotel Lima Miraflores. Offering plush bedding, elegant bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, feel at home in the contemporary rooms. Amenities include a fitness center, a bar, a restaurant and rooftop terrace.
Tambo del Inka
Discover a luxurious experience like no other at Tambo del Inka. This upscale hotel is nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, allowing you to enjoy dramatic views of the Andes Mountains and the Vilcanota River. Spend your evening sipping a cocktail at their very own bar or relaxing at the therapeutic spa and indoor pool.
Palacio del Inka
This 500-year-old mansion turned luxury hotel in the heart of Cusco boasts a unique, captivating design that embraces traditional aspects of Peruvian culture with its stone archways, Hispanic art and ornate gilded antiques. Enjoy a meal at their on-site restaurant, recharge your body and mind with a massage at the spa or explore Cusco's main square with museums and shops just minutes from Palacio del Inka.
ILLA Experience Hotel
Illa Experience Hotel was the first luxury hotel in Quito with the concept of reconstructing the meaning of luxury travel. Illa is a 17th century house turned boutique hotel and shares a journey throughout time of family traditions, history, love stories, community and unity with their guests. They offer luxury rooms with extreme comfort and space so you can unwind and relax.
Elite Catamaran
Wake up to the warm sun flooding through your floor-to-ceiling bedroom windows on our luxurious Elite Catamaran. Featuring a sky deck whirlpool, an almost one-to-one service ratio and plenty of relaxing areas inside, your Elite experience guarantees luxury comfort, attentive crew and culinary flavors from professional chefs.
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