Andes & Galapagos (multi Country)

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  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Partially guided
  • Tour Code BM-33449
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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  • Starts Lima, Peru
  • Ends Baltra Island, Ecuador
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Sacred Valley: Discover the ancient town of Pisac and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo among other interesting sights.
  • Santa Cruz Island: This sleeping volcano is a refuge for the mythical giant Galapagos turtles and a paradise of white sand beaches.
Starting in Lima and ending in Baltra Island, the tour "Andes & Galapagos (multi Country)" is a self-guided art and architecture trip that takes 10 days. You will be traveling through Chinchero District, Isla Baltra, Isla Isabela and 8 other destinations in Ecuador and Peru. "Andes & Galapagos (multi Country)" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Visit the best of the South American Pacific and the Andes with this 10-day seat in coach tour. The tour begins in Lima, where you will visit its colonial and pre-Hispanic side. The next destination is the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco and its surroundings, where you will connect with the mysticism of the Andes, crowning the visit in Machu Picchu, the New Wonder of the World. From the ‘Centre of the World’ the journey continues towards ‘Half of the World´. Arrive in Ecuador via Guayaquil and then head to Santa Cruz Island, located in the impressive Galapagos National Park. Once here, navigate, visit its beautiful sandy beaches and meet the giant tortoises, bred and protected by the Charles Darwin Research Station. In short, an unforgettable trip in two countries where you will live unique experiences.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Lima
  • Day 2: Lima: City Tour
  • Day 3: Lima – Cusco: City Tour & Nearby Archaeological Sites (90 Min Flight)
  • Day 4: Cusco – Chinchero - Living Museum Of Yucay – Ollantaytambo -sacred Valley (110 Km – 3 Hrs)
  • Day 5: Sacred Valley– Machu Picchu –cusco (1,5 Hr By Train / 75 Km - 2,5 Hrs By Land)
  • Day 6: Cusco – Guayaquil (5.5 Hrs By Flight)
  • Day 7: Guayaquil - Galapagos (santa Cruz Island)
  • Day 8: Galapagos (santa Cruz Island) - Island Navigation
  • Day 9: Puerto Ayora - Santa Cruz Island
  • Day 10: Departure Galapagos
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 9 night's accommodation
  • Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Jose Antonio Deluxe or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
  • Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium or similar 4*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Palace or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Whyndam, or similar 4*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Red Booby or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Solymar Inn or similar 4*
Meals
  • 9 breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches on day 4, 5 and 8
Transport
  • Private arrival and departure transfer from the airport to hotel in Lima
  • Private arrival and departure transfer from the airport to hotel in Cusco
  • Shared transfers from and to the train stations
  • Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail)
  • Bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.
  • Private arrival and departure transfer from airport to hotel in Guayaquil
  • Private Transfer from Baltra airport to pier
  • Ferry to Baltra Island to Santa Cruz Island and vv
  • Shared arrival transfer from Santa Cruz Island pier to Hotel in Puerto Ayora
  • Private Transfer from Baltra Island Pier to airport
Guide
  • Operated with a Local English and Spanish - speaking guide on shared basis.
  • Operated with a local naturalist English and Spanish speaking guide on day 8
Others
  • All the activities mentioned in the programme: Larco Museum, Casa Aliaga (day 2), Santo Domingo Convent, Coricancha temple (day 3), Living museum of Yucay, Ollanta Fortress and Chinchero town (day 4), Machu Picchu (day 5), visit Ecological Reserve: Cerro Mesa or El Chato (day 7); Full day island navigation (day 8); Bay tour in Santa Cruz Island (day 9)
  • Meet & greet on day 1, 6, 7
  • Galapagos National Park and Migration card to Galapagos Ingala.
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Personal expenses, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the programme.
  • Tips for driver and guide.
  • Additional optional visits.
  • International flights to Peru and Ecuador.
  • Domestic flights: (Lima Cusco on day 3) / (Cusco Guayaquil on day 6) / (Guayaquil Baltra Island on day 7)
  • Domestic and foreign airport taxes
  • International departure tax quoted according to the airport
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Andes & Galapagos (multi Country) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 34 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 33 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 33 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Andes & Galapagos (multi Country) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Andes & Galapagos (multi Country) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive not later than 10:30hrs. Noon arrivals are too late. Your trip includes the visit to high altitude city such as Cusco located at more than 3400 meters (11 200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take  Upon arrival is recommended to rest for few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference Machu Picchu is located at 2400 meters (8 000 feet above sea level) The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu provide for a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel and the first entry accompanied by a guide. If the visitor makes an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) will have 3 hours to tour them, additional to the 4 hours of the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter again in the afternoon shift or the next day, he must previously acquire an additional ticket to enter the new turn. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone. It is forbidden the follow objects: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or with telephoto lenses with a weigh higher than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorization is needed, as well as the payment of an additional fee), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tip, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks bigger than 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm. Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with this information. Please note that check-in at most hotels is from 1:00 p.m. Guests will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby. The Itineraries and islands to be visited are subject to availability and operational days approved by the Galápagos National Park. The Navigation excursion is provided on sharing basis and will be confirmed according to the availability; if the client has a specific preference to visit any of the above listed islands kindly let us know at the time of booking in order to check the availability and quote the program to the Galápagos Islands on FIT basis. Price of the package might suffer changes. Excursions in the Galápagos National Park area are provided with 1 local naturalist English/Spanish speaking guide for every 16 passengers. All itineraries and sailings are subject to change due to Galápagos National Park changes or due to weather conditions. All navigation excursions are provided in boats with capacity between 16 and 26 passengers.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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