Galapagos Cruise & Peru in Depth (Grand Queen Beatriz) Tour by Intrepid Travel

24 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Quito, Ecuador

Ends

Lima, Peru

Highlights

Get a taste of the Galapagos, sailing through its central and eastern islands and look out for the giant Galapagos tortoises as well as blue-footed and masked boobies, pelicans and frigate birds, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals, dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

Experience Peru's best during a full day of wildlife activities in the Amazon, explorations of Arequipa and Colca Canyon and two guided visits to Machu Picchu, reached by 360 train offering unbeatable views of the Andes.

Taste the flavours of Peru during Exclusive Experiences, including dinner at one of Lima’s best restaurants, a snack at a cafe helping single mothers and a home-cooked pachamanca lunch in the Sacred Valley.

Take in truly stunning surroundings at your Feature Stay hotel along the Colca River, offering grounds dotted with waterfalls, organic gardens and pools, plus modern rooms, first-class service and fantastic amenities.

Get to know the real Peru as you travel with a local leader, stay in a stunning eco-lodge in the Amazon, visit a local community in the Sacred Valley and explore with specialist guides in Cusco and Machu Picchu.

Itinerary

Set sail from Quito to Lima on the 24-day Galapagos Cruise & Peru in Depth (Grand Queen Beatriz) tour, a dream journey for those craving South America’s most iconic wonders. Explore the Galapagos Islands for ten days—spotting blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, and sea lions—before flying to Peru to discover rainforests, valleys, and the ancient Inca heartlands. Traverse from Lima to Arequipa, witness condors soaring over Colca Canyon, and delve into the wilds of the Amazon Jungle. Whether you trek the Inca Trail or opt for the scenic train to Machu Picchu, you’ll be guided by local experts every step of the way. This trip’s unique selling point is the seamless combination of Galapagos wildlife adventures with in-depth exploration of Peru’s natural and cultural treasures—all in one expertly coordinated package.

day 1 - Quito

Arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport and be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure until a welcome meeting at either 5 pm or 6 pm. After your welcome meeting, head out with your local leader and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Try some traditional flavours and get to know you group as you settle into the coming adventure.

Quito sits at high altitude under the towering Pichincha volcano. It is a beautiful city, arguably one of the most beautiful in South America. The city stretches along the valley and is surrounded by the Andes. The Old Town of Quito is awash with history, with more than 30 churches to explore, and a number of fascinating museums. La Compania de Jesus is considered to be the most beautiful and ornate churches in the Americas. The city's oldest street, Calle La Ronda, is well worth exploring.

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Dinner

day 2 - Quito - Isla San Cristobal

This morning, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Please note the pick-up time can be as early as 4.30 am (a boxed breakfast will be provided). When you arrive, you'll be met by the National Park Guide and transferred to your boat, the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz – a first-class boat with all of the creature comforts you’ll need.

This afternoon you'll travel into the interior of Isla San Cristobal to visit the highlands site of Galapaguera of Cerro Colorado (Red Hill) where the national park has established a breeding program and information centre for native tortoises. Here, you'll be able to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat and learn all about their origin, evolution and their threatened future.

included:Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing, Isla San Cristobal - Highlands Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing

accommodation:M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 3 - Isla Bartolome - Bahia Sullivan

Having cruised overnight, arrive at Bartolome – one of the most spectacular volcanic landscapes in the Galapagos, full of parasitic cones, lava flows and home to Galapagos penguins and lava lizards.

Bartolome is a relatively new island in the archipelago and traces of its volcanic past can be seen everywhere, as seen by the amazing lunar-like landscape. The Pinnacle Rock is one of the most photographed sites in the Galapagos – a rock structure protruding from the earth like a tooth, providing a focal point for two nearby bays.

Head to nearby Isla Santiago, where you can hike to the top of a once-active volcano (360 wooden steps) and enjoy superb views across to Sullivan Bay. If you’re in luck, you might catch a glance of the Galapagos Hawk. You also have the opportunity to go snorkelling with plenty of tropical fish, starfish, white-tipped reef sharks, rays and (hopefully) penguins.

On Santiago's eastern coast sits James Island. Here, take a walk on Pahoe-Hoe lava, from an eruption that occurred in 1897, and witness the regrowth of unique plant species since the last eruption. Look out for marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea lions, finches, turtles, sharks and penguins. On a walk, your guide will explain the interesting geological history of the islands.

included:Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing, Isla Bartolome - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing, Isla Bartolome - Snorkelling (1.5 hours), Isla Bartolome - Panga ride (30 mins)

accommodation:M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 4 - Isla Santiago - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Puerto Egas

Start the morning at Espumilla Beach, on the northern coast of Santiago in James Bay – one of the most idyllic locations in the Galapagos. With large waves, it's often a favourite among beach lovers, and is also an important nesting site for marine turtles.

Look around and see Galapagos hawks, ghost crabs, blue-footed boobies (often plunging for fish) and brown pelicans up close. Espumilla is also well known for its forest of palo santo trees and some extraordinary lava formations.

You'll also visit Caleta Bucanero (Buccaneer Cove), a natural monument of rocks caused by sea erosion. This cove was used by pirates to careen their ships. It is a place of local legends and stories, including where Charles Darwin camped for nine days while making his study of the islands and their wildlife. If conditions are favourable, you can enjoy some further snorkelling.

The next stop is Puerto Egas, a black sand beach located on the west side of James Bay and northwest of Santiago. South of the beach is Sugarloaf Volcano, which has deposits of volcanic tuff. This site is named Puerto Egas, after Hector Egas who last attempted to mine salt here. On the walk along the beach, you’ll encounter hundreds of marine iguanas and Galapagos sea lions. You will also see amazing tidal pools formed from ancient lava flow and home to sponges, snails, hermit crabs, barnacles and fish. Snorkelling with the seals always offers the possibility of thrilling encounters.

included:Isla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Walk (1.45 hours) - Wet Landing, Isla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Snorkelling (1 hour), Isla Sanitago - Espumilla Beach - Panga ride or Snorkelling (45 mins), Isla Sanitago - Espumilla Beach - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing, Isla Sanitago - Buccaneer's Cove - Snorkelling (1 hour), Isla Sanitago - Buccaneer's Cove - Panga Ride (45 mins)

accommodation:M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 5 - Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station - Santa Cruz Highlands

Today you'll visit Isla Santa Cruz, the second largest island in the Galapagos. The small town of Puerto Ayora is the economic centre of the archipelago, and home to the Charles Darwin Research Station. As well as undertaking vital conservation work, the station also makes for interesting exploration and offers the best opportunities for close encounters with giant tortoises. You'll also see baby tortoises and land iguanas.

After, head up into the highlands for a total change of scenery. Beginning at the coast you'll travel across Santa Cruz through the agricultural region and into the misty forests. This is a lush humid zone containing miconia bushes, scalesia and inactive volcanic cones. Santa Cruz has more endemic plants than any of the other islands. Plus, you are likely to see Galapagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat, and perhaps even the bright red feathers of a vermillion flycatcher!

included:Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing

accommodation:M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 6 - North Seymour

Take a morning excursion to North Seymour, which is one of the most visited islands in the Galapagos. The trail on North Seymour crosses inland through the island and then explores the rocky coast. Along the way, the trail passes colonies of blue footed boobies and frigate birds.

The magnificent frigate bird, a large black bird with a long wingspan and a hooked beak, is extremely fast and has excellent vision. Frigate birds are known for the large red pouch on their necks. During mating season, the males throw back their heads, inflate the pouch (sometimes to the size of a soccer ball), and shake – trying to capture the attention of female frigates. Boobies and frigates have an interesting relationship. Sharing the same nesting area on North Seymour, blue-footed boobies nest on the ground making their nests from the twigs of the palo santos trees, while the frigate birds nest just above them in the saltbushes.

Your walk is followed by snorkelling where you will discover a colourful variety of fish and, possibly, some white-tipped reef sharks, rays and sea lions.

After lunch, visit the small sandy island of Mosquera, a relaxing stop situated between Baltra and North Seymour. Along the rocks and in the tide pool, Sally Lightfoot crabs (red lava crabs) scamper back and forth, skipping across small pools of water in search of food. These crabs with their bright red shell tops and blue under shells are stunning against the black lava. The island also has a very large colony of sea lions as well as a sizeable resident brown pelican population. Depending on the tides and visibility, you may have a chance to go snorkelling here.

included:Isla North Seymour - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing, Isla North Seymour - Snorkelling (1 hours), Isla Mosquera - Snorkelling (1 hour), Isla Mosquera - Beach Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing

accommodation:M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 7 - Black Turtle Cove - Cerro Dragon

Today you'll take a panga (Zodiac boat) to Caleta Tortuga Negra (Black Turtle Cove) – a red mangrove wetland on the north shore of Isla Santa Cruz. Paddle among the cove’s peaceful waters, for your first taste of the underwater riches of this region – it’s a wonderful place to see green turtle and is a nursery for golden cow-nose rays, eagle rays and Galapagos sharks. There is also abundant birdlife, such as the yellow warblers and lava herons. This is also a breeding area for turtles, so it is not uncommon to see them mating.

In the afternoon, cruise over for a walk on Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) this afternoon. This is one of the best places to see land iguanas in the islands! From your dry landing, you'll walk to a brackish lagoon frequented by lagoon birds including stilts, pintail ducks, sandpipers, sanderlings and occasionally flamingos. Further inland, the trail offers a beautiful view of the bay and the western area of the archipelago. This area is a nesting site for land iguanas, which is constantly monitored and assisted by the Charles Darwin Research Station. The arid-zone vegetation makes for an ideal location for birdwatching with Darwin's finches, Galapagos mockingbirds, the endemic Galapagos flycatcher and yellow warblers all regulars here. The path can be challenging but it will be worth it with a spectacular view of the bay!

included:Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours), Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing, Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour)

accommodation:M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 8 - Isla Rabida - Sombrero Chino

Sombrero Chino is a small islet located near the south-east coast of Santiago. It's shaped like a Chinese hat (Sombrero Chino) when seen from afar, and is geologically fascinating, with many lava tubes leading from the cone to the coast. Approach Sombrero Chino via a beautiful crescent-shaped, sandy beach that's home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Keep a look out for Galapagos penguins on the rocky shoreline of nearby Santiago, opposite Sombrero Chino. Follow a trail that circles the cove and passes through colonies of sea lions marine iguanas. The cove also offers some great snorkelling opportunities, hopefully with sightings of some penguins and sharks.

On to Isla Rabida, also known as Jervis Island, which is a tiny island sitting roughly five kilometres south of Santiago, having one of the most striking of the archipelago. Introduced species were eradicated in 1971, meaning that the native wildlife has now been returned to a state of isolation. Additionally, volcanic activity here has produced a vivid spectrum of colours, not least the red sand beaches and scarlet cliffs.

From the shore, the trail leads through to what is one of the finest lagoons in the Galapagos for viewing flamingos. Rabida is also a wonderful place to spot nesting pelicans. Elsewhere, spot pintail ducks, marine iguanas and sea lions. There is an opportunity for snorkelling in a cove full of sea stars, damsels, gobies and surgeon fish.

included:Isla Santiago - Sombrero Chino - Snorkelling (1 hour), Sombrero Chino - Walk and Panga ride (2 hours) - Wet Landing, Isla Rabida - Snorkelling (1 hour), Isla Rabida - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing

accommodation:M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 9 - Las Bachas - Isla Baltra - Quito

As flights to the mainland from Galapagos depart mid-morning, it is an early start for your last morning on the islands. Today, you'll take an early morning excursion to Las Bachas, which was so named after the barges abandoned by the American Navy here in the 1940s. The sand beaches of Las Bachas on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island are a nesting site for the Pacific green turtle, and marine iguanas are also commonly seen. The sand here is particularly white and soft, as it is made of decomposed coral. The rocks provide great snorkelling and are the perfect habitat for the Sally Lightfoot crabs, which are plentiful on the island. A saltwater lagoon near the beach is home to flamingo, whimbrel and great blue herons. This is your final excursion before you return to the airport in Baltra for your flight back to Quito.

included:Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) - Dry Landing

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 10 - Quito - Lima

This morning after breakfast, take a transfer to Quito Airport for your flight to Lima – Peru’s lively capital city. When you arrive, you’ll be met by a local representative and taken to your hotel. You’re free to relax until your second welcome meeting at 6 pm. After your meeting, join your leader and new group members for a welcome dinner to get to know each other. Lima has one of the world’s most revered culinary scenes, and this evening you’ll head to one of the city’s best restaurants, with views surrounded by ancient ruins. The creative chef offers up traditional Peruvian dishes with modern twists in a one-of-a-kind environment.

included:Lima - Welcome Dinner, Complimentary Arrival Transfer

accommodation:Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 11 - Arequipa

Start the day with a walking tour with your leader through downtown Lima. Admire the buildings of Plaza Mayor and visit the eerie catacombs of the Saint Francis Monastery, then head away from the tourist trail to Alameda de Chabuca Granda – an area popular with the locals. Later, catch a flight to Arequipa – a beautiful Spanish colonial city. When you arrive, head out for an orientation walk with your leader. Known as La Ciudad Blanca (The White City), Arequipa’s buildings have been built almost exclusively from a white volcanic material called sillar, giving the city an appearance like no other. Situated in a valley at the foot of the El Misti volcano, the city also boasts a truly remarkable backdrop.

included:Arequipa - Leader-led orientation walk, Lima - Downtown walking tour

accommodation:Casa Andina Select or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 12 - Arequipa

This morning, meet a local guide who’s an expert on all things Arequipa and set out on a tour of the city. Explore Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square, then continue to the Santa Catalina Monastery while your guide shares stories of the city’s history along the way. Stop by the San Ignacio Chapel to appreciate its mural paintings. Visit the beautiful Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa with another local expert guide who will discuss the many layers of the building’s history – from its construction in 1656 to its subsequent destructions and rebuilds. The afternoon is free your own discoveries. Why not pick up an Alpaca jumper and meet the llamas and alpacas of Mundo Alpaca or take part in an active adventure in the surrounding hills and rivers. Or maybe visit the museum that houses 'Mummy Juanita' – the well-preserved body of a young Inca girl who died sometime between 1450 and 1480.

included:Arequipa - Walking tour, Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee, Arequipa - San Ignacio Chapel, Arequipa - Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

accommodation:Casa Andina Select or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 13 - Colca Canyon

This morning, drive through the Altiplano high plains to the Colca Valley and Canyon. On the way you'll see grazing vicunas, llamas and alpacas, as well as stone cairns built by local Indigenous communities. More than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca Canyon provides some breathtaking views. The pre-Inca terraces carved into its walls are still cultivated today, and the area is dotted with traditional Indian villages with locals in colourful dress. Stop at the highest point (4910 m) to enjoy views of the landscape below. Drive to the town of Chivay, where you'll have some time to soak up the local hot springs, then continue to the Aranwa Pueblito Encantado del Colca Hotel – your Feature Stay accommodation for the evening. With a prime location along the rugged Colca River, this resort offers tranquillity and comfort. The grounds feature tumbling waterfalls, organic gardens and pools, making this the perfect spot to explore. With modern rooms, first-class service and fantastic amenities, this stay is one to remember.

included:Colca Canyon - Viewpoint photo stop

accommodation:Hotel Aranwa Pueblito Encantado del Colca (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 14 - Lake Titicaca - Puno

Rise early this morning to visit the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where Andean condors, one of the world's largest flying birds, can often be seen soaring in the air. After lunch, begin the drive to Puno. On the way, you'll stop off at the Sillustani archaeological site for about an hour, where you'll climb to the top of the hill to appreciate the ruined 'chullpas', or funeral towers. These towers were built by a pre-Inca civilisation centuries ago to house the remains of noble men. Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, Puno is full of Aymara and Quechuan Indian culture. The town is known as the folklore capital of Peru and is renowned for its traditional dances.

included:Colca Canyon - Mirador Cruz del Condor, Puno - Sillustani archaeological site

accommodation:Hotel Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 15 - Taquile - Lake Titicaca - Puno

See the striking scenery and unique cultures of the area on a cruise around Lake Titicaca today. This morning, depart from the port in Puno for the floating Uros Islands. The Uros people constructed these islands to isolate themselves from rival tribes in ancient times. They are built completely from multiple layers of totora reeds, which grow in the shallows of the lake. Call into Taquile Island, where you'll spend an hour walking to the top of the hill to see local traditional clothing and shops for woollen handicrafts. Explore this extraordinary place before traveling back to Puno for the evening. Back at your hotel, enjoy sunset over Lake Titicaca, while you sample wine and cheese in the garden.

included:Lake Titicaca - Floating Uros Islands & Taquile Island

accommodation:Hotel Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 16 - Raqchi - Cusco

Rise early and travel to Cusco. The journey will be broken up with plenty of stops, including a visit to the Raqchi Archaeological Site. Arrive in Cusco by late afternoon. Cusco is South America's oldest continuously inhabited city, and was the home of the Inca for two centuries before the Spanish built their first capital here. Today Cusco is a fascinating combination of both cultures. At 3450 m above sea level, it’s important to take time to acclimatise to the city’s altitude. After settling in at the hotel, take a casual walk around Plaza de Armas with your leader and pick up some excellent dinner recommendations along the way.

included:Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk, Raqchi Inca Site, between Puno and Cuzco

accommodation:Casa Andina Premium Cusco or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 17 - Cusco

This morning, discover the best of Cusco on a walking tour. First, enjoy a special tour of the World Heritage-listed Cusco Cathedral with a local historian guide. Built on top of an Incan palace, the building is now one of Cusco’s greatest repositories of art, and your guide will share its history from past to present. Then, tour the Coricancha Temple with another local guide. The temple was once covered in sheets of gold that were eventually removed to raise a ransom for the life of Atahualpa, and later the Spanish demolished the temple to build a Dominican church on its foundations. Soon after, head to the colourful San Pedro market. The rest of the day is yours – speak to your leader about the option to arrange a cooking class at a local restaurant using fair trade products, or the half-day Inkilltambo trek, exploring an archaeologic site on the city’s outskirts.

included:Cusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian Guide, Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee), Cusco - Walking tour

accommodation:Casa Andina Premium Cusco or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 18 - Ollantaytambo

Today you'll head for the Sacred Valley. Treasured for its climate, fertile land and the Urubamba (Sacred) River, the valley has long been the main source of food in the high Andes. Visit the AMA Restaurant in Urubamba – this cafe provides employment opportunities and job training for single mothers throughout the Sacred Valley. Enjoy a snack and learn how this inclusive enterprise focuses on economic growth, gender equality and the support of vulnerable communities. Continue to Willoq community to take part in an ancient cooking ritual known as pachamanca. This cooking method, which dates back to the time of the Inca empire, sees meats and vegetables marinaded in spices cooked slowly in the earth. You will also learn about traditional textile techniques that are used by the community – and you’ll even have the chance to make your own bracelet with the local women! Later, continue to the town of Ollantaytambo. Built over an ancient Inca settlement, this is one of the few places where the Inca defeated the Spanish. Explore the archaeological site with an expert local guide who will discuss the evidence of the Incas' engineering skills in the ruins of ancient aqueducts, irrigation canals, dams on the Urubamba River and towering sets of terraces.

included:Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site, Sacred Valley - Community workshops visit, Sacred Valley - Home-cooked pachamanca lunch, Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise

accommodation:Pakaritampu Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 19 - Aguas Calientes

Today’s journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes will reveal some of the country’s most spectacular scenery. Board the 360 Machu Picchu Train – with high domed windows in each carriage, there’s few better ways to view the magical Andes Mountains. The train also features an open-air observation carriage so you can marvel at the landscape from every angle. Disembark the train in Aguas Calientes, briefly drop your belongings off at your hotel, then take a short bus up the winding road to Machu Picchu, where you will be joined by a guide who will take you through the ruins and tell you stories of its history and the ancestral people of the region. The true purpose behind Machu Picchu may always be a mystery, since no historical records of the complex exist. Most archaeologists, however, believe it to be the 15th-century headquarters of Emperor Pachacuti. Your leader can advise how to get the most out of your visit. Later, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes to spend the night before heading back up to Machu Picchu first thing in the morning for your second visit.

included:Machu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visit, Ollantaytambo - 360 degree train to Aguas Calientes

accommodation:El Mapi By Inkaterra

meals:1 Breakfast

day 20 - Cusco

Rise before the sun and take the winding road back up to Machu Picchu for another morning uncovering its secrets. On your second visit, explore more of the extraordinary architecture of the many temples, palaces and living quarters. The sight of the ruins of Machu Picchu against a lush backdrop of forested mountain is one you’re sure to remember. You'll have time along the way to take any photos you may have missed yesterday. Take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, then catch a standard train back to Ollantaytambo. From here, you'll make the drive back to Cusco for the evening.

included:Machu Picchu - Second visit

accommodation:Casa Andina Premium Cusco or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 21 - Amazon Jungle

Today you will catch a flight to Puerto Maldonado. When you arrive in the afternoon, take a bus to the port where you will board motorised canoes and head into the Amazon rainforest. Keep an eye out for macaws, herons, alligators and capybaras along the way. Here you’ll find Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion – your Feature Stay for the next two nights. Built in the heart of a 380 hectare-private ecological reserve, this unique resort is focused on the conservation of local habitats and features 25 private cabanas plus an on-site team of expert local guides. Enjoy lunch at the lodge then explore the Concepcion Trails with an expert guide. As darkness begins to fall, join a guided Twilight River boat ride and see how many caimans you can spot lurking on the riverbanks. Dinner is a la carte and draws on local Amazon ingredients to create a meal to remember.

included:Amazon Jungle - Night boat tour

accommodation:Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 22 - Amazon Jungle

After breakfast, board a dug-out wooden canoe to quietly glide across Lake Sandoval, keeping an eye out for red howler monkeys, giant river otters and colourful macaws along the way. After lunch you may like to walk along the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway – a 344 m network of suspension bridges that take you high above the forest floor to some of the best places to spot toucans, woodpeckers, monkeys and three-toed sloths. Join a night walk to discover the nocturnal activity in the surrounding areas or book into the lodge’s spa, before you meet your group for dinner.

included:Amazon Jungle - Oxbow Lake, Amazon Jungle - Canopy Walkway, Amazon Jungle - Night jungle walk

accommodation:Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 23 - Lima

This morning, travel back to Puerto Maldonado, then take a flight to Lima, arriving in the early afternoon. Enjoy a few hours at leisure to explore any of the city’s sights you may have missed the first time around, then get back together with your fellow travellers and leader for dinner. Overlooking an ancient pre-Inca archaeological site and serving up a delectable menu of Peruvian delights, this final dinner is sure to leave you with a lasting memory of your time in Peru.

included:Lima - Farewell Dinner

accommodation:Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 24 - Lima

Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to spend some more time in Lima, just speak to your booking agent.

meals:1 Breakfast

Galapagos Cruise & Peru in Depth (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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What's Included

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (14 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights), Overnight boat (7 nights)

Meals

23 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 12 Dinners

Transport

Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Boat

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry LandingIsla San Cristobal - Highlands Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry LandingIsla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry LandingIsla Bartolome - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry LandingIsla Bartolome - Snorkelling (1.5 hours)Isla Bartolome - Panga ride (30 mins)Isla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Walk (1.45 hours) - Wet LandingIsla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Snorkelling (1 hour)Isla Sanitago - Espumilla Beach - Panga ride or Snorkelling (45 mins)Isla Sanitago - Espumilla Beach - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet LandingIsla Sanitago - Buccaneer's Cove - Snorkelling (1 hour)Isla Sanitago - Buccaneer's Cove - Panga Ride (45 mins)Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry LandingIsla North Seymour - Walk (2 hours) - Dry LandingIsla North Seymour - Snorkelling (1 hours)Isla Mosquera - Snorkelling (1 hour)Isla Mosquera - Beach Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet LandingIsla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours)Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry LandingIsla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour)Isla Santiago - Sombrero Chino - Snorkelling (1 hour)Sombrero Chino - Walk and Panga ride (2 hours) - Wet LandingIsla Rabida - Snorkelling (1 hour)Isla Rabida - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet LandingIsla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) - Dry LandingLima - Welcome DinnerComplimentary Arrival TransferArequipa - Leader-led orientation walkLima - Downtown walking tourArequipa - Walking tourArequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission FeeArequipa - San Ignacio ChapelArequipa - Basilica Cathedral of ArequipaColca Canyon - Viewpoint photo stopColca Canyon - Mirador Cruz del CondorPuno - Sillustani archaeological siteLake Titicaca - Floating Uros Islands & Taquile IslandCusco - Leader-led orientation walkRaqchi Inca Site, between Puno and CuzcoCusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian GuideCusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee)Cusco - Walking tourOllantaytambo - Archaeological siteSacred Valley - Community workshops visitSacred Valley - Home-cooked pachamanca lunchSacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterpriseMachu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visitOllantaytambo - 360 degree train to Aguas CalientesMachu Picchu - Second visitAmazon Jungle - Night boat tourAmazon Jungle - Oxbow LakeAmazon Jungle - Canopy WalkwayAmazon Jungle - Night jungle walkLima - Farewell Dinner

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Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (14 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights), Overnight boat (7 nights)

Meals

23 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 12 Dinners

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Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Boat

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Itinerary

day 1 - Quito

day 2 - Quito - Isla San Cristobal

day 3 - Isla Bartolome - Bahia Sullivan

day 4 - Isla Santiago - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Puerto Egas

day 5 - Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station - Santa Cruz Highlands

day 6 - North Seymour

day 7 - Black Turtle Cove - Cerro Dragon

day 8 - Isla Rabida - Sombrero Chino

day 9 - Las Bachas - Isla Baltra - Quito

day 10 - Quito - Lima

day 11 - Arequipa

day 12 - Arequipa

day 13 - Colca Canyon

day 14 - Lake Titicaca - Puno

day 15 - Taquile - Lake Titicaca - Puno

day 16 - Raqchi - Cusco

day 17 - Cusco

day 18 - Ollantaytambo

day 19 - Aguas Calientes

day 20 - Cusco

day 21 - Amazon Jungle

day 22 - Amazon Jungle

day 23 - Lima

day 24 - Lima

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Itinerary

day 1 - Quito

day 2 - Quito - Isla San Cristobal

day 3 - Isla Bartolome - Bahia Sullivan

day 4 - Isla Santiago - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Puerto Egas

day 5 - Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station - Santa Cruz Highlands

day 6 - North Seymour

day 7 - Black Turtle Cove - Cerro Dragon

day 8 - Isla Rabida - Sombrero Chino

day 9 - Las Bachas - Isla Baltra - Quito

day 10 - Quito - Lima

day 11 - Arequipa

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