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Journeys: Peru & the Galápagos Islands
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15 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Have lunch at a G Adventures-supported community restaurant in the Sacred Valley. Visit the “Parque de la Papa” (“Potato Park”) community with a local guide for immersive time observing agricultural.
Weaving.
And cultural traditions. Explore Machu Picchu with an expert guide to uncover its secrets. Visit the Cusco Planetarium to gaze up at the southern sky and learn about the ancient Incas’ relationship with the cosmos. Walk through Quito's historical heart with a local guide to taste regional cacao and artisanal chocolate. Travel to the middle of the world at the Intiñan Museum for interactive experiments right on the equator line. Explore an organic farm.
Learn about crops.
And plant an endemic tree to support island conservation. Sail to an uninhabited island to hike wild trails and snorkel alongside turtles.
Rays.
And sharks. Walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station to see giant tortoises and learn about habitat protection. Discover volcanic origins and human history at the Gianny Arismendi Interpretation Center.
Then hike up to the Tijeretas lookout.
Rays.
And sharks. Walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station to see giant tortoises and learn about habitat protection. Discover volcanic origins and human history at the Gianny Arismendi Interpretation Center.
Then hike up to the Tijeretas lookout.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (14 nts).
Meals
14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner Note: Allow USD450-585 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, train, plane, ferry, speedboat, water taxi, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader throughout, Local Guides, Naturalist Guide Expedition Leader in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Authority)
Included activities
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Traditional Andean Experience, UrubambaYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Cusco Planetarium, CuscoYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Organic Farm Visit, Santa Cruz IslandYour G for Good Moment: Parque de la Papa (Potato Park), PisacYour G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, LamayYour Foodie Moment: Traditional Pachamanca Dinner, UrubambaYour Discover Moment: CuscoArrival transferTwo-day Sacred Valley tour including Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Pisac ruins and pre-Inca salt pansTraditional pachamanca-style dinnerScenic train and guided tour of Machu PicchuInternational flight from Lima to QuitoQuito city tour with local chocolate and cacao tastingVisit the Intiñan Museum at the Equator lineFull-day tour by boat to uninhabited island to spot wildlife with swimming and snorkellingWalk to Tortuga Bay on Santa Cruz IslandCharles Darwin Research Station visitVisit San Cristóbal's Interpretation Centre and Las TijeretasInternal flights
Itinerary
From the many legacies of Cusco's cobblestone streets, to the volcanic shores of the animal-packed isles of the Galápagos, South America unfolds through local traditions and wild encounters. Walk in the footsteps of the Inca at Machu Picchu, taste fresh cacao in Quito, plant native trees on a Galápagos farm, and walk among giant tortoises in the highlands. Guided by local hosts, step beyond the scenery into a region shaped by enduring heritage, rich culture, and thriving oceans.
day 1Lima
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included. Get ready for a very busy tour exploring the best of Peru in a week. We recommend booking a pre-night in Lima (in particular if your flight arrives into Lima in the evening) to recover from international flights and rest up before the excitement.
Accomodation
Hotel Antigua Miraflores (or similar)
Transport
Private Vehicle
Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr
Included Activity
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Duration : 1.0 hr
Optional Activities
Lima City Tour
, Lima Cooking Class (4hrs)
day 2Lima/Urubamba
day 3Urubamba
day 4Urubamba/Aguas Calientes
day 5Aguas Calientes/Cusco
day 6Cusco
day 7Cusco/Lima
day 8Lima/Quito
day 9Quito
day 10Quito/Santa Cruz Island
day 11Santa Cruz Island
day 12Santa Cruz Island
day 13Santa Cruz Island/San Cristóbal Island
day 14San Cristóbal Island
day 15San Cristóbal Island/Quito
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