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23 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
99 peopleMaximum group size
1 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Lima, Peru
Ends
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Highlights
Uncover the ancient Inca civilization as you visit the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu
Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest
Discover the Galapagos Islands, home to diverse marine life and breathtaking landscapes
Explore Quito, Guayaquil, and Cusco for a diverse cultural experience
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10 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 2 Dinners3 Nights in Lima2 Nights in Puno5 Nights in Cusco3 Nights in Puerto Maldonado2 Nights in Quito5 Nights in Islas Galapagos2 Nights in GuayaquilTransfers & Meals mentioned in the itinerary.Tours described in the itinerary.Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.
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day 1 - Welcome to Lima, Peru
Upon your arrival in Lima, you will be taken to your hotel.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
day 2 - Peruvian gourmet experience and city tour
The most representative flavors of Peruvian cuisine will be waiting for you. You will embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure, starting your journey in a typical Peruvian market. There, you will discover a wide variety of national ingredients, among which you will find traditional Peruvian fruits such as chirimoya, lucuma, and aguaymanto. If you are a seafood lover, there is no doubt that you will be surprised by the several species of fish and shellfish that are available at the market. Then, you will visit an exclusive Lima restaurant, where you will learn how to prepare pisco sour and ceviche, two worthy representatives of the Peruvian flavor. Finally, you can enjoy a delicious lunch with the most important Peruvian dishes.
Half-day city tour
Later in the day, you will visit the modern and colonial parts of Lima, known as "The City of Kings," starting at the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, passing by a pre-Inca sacred place, before heading to the Historic Center. There, you will explore some of the most historically important streets of the city, leading to the Plaza de Armas, where you will have some time to take pictures of the amazing colonial architecture that surrounds it. Next, you will visit the impressive Convent of Santo Domingo, an astonishing building with colonial style. After exploring the Historical Center, you will head towards modern Miraflores to make a stop at the Parque del Amor, from where you can take beautiful photographs of the Lima bay area.
(Note: Pick up and drop off are from hotels located in Barranco, Miraflores and San Isidro. We recommend you to bring your original passport, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, cash in local currency and preferable change.)
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 3 - Fly to Puno
Today, you will be transferred from your hotel to Lima Airport to catch a flight that will take you to Puno, a city in southeastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 4 - Full-day tour of Uros Island and Taquile
The trip begins early as you head out of the city of Puno toward Taquile Island, about 35 kilometers away from Puno and at an elevation of 3950 meters. The culture on the island is old, dating back to Pre-Incan times. The islanders still live according to the traditions and beliefs of their ancestors and are world renowned for their lovely outfits and incredible textiles. In fact, Unesco has declared the textile art of Taquile Island as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Next, while still on the island, you will visit the community of Huayllano, whose members will show you their normal artistic, handicraft, and farming activities. After this time of sharing, you will enjoy a box lunch or local lunch and then sail over to the famous Uros Islands, a set of man-made floating islands in the middle of the Lake Titicaca National Reserve. Here, you will meet the islanders, hunters and gatherers and descendants of the first altiplano inhabitants, who still live on totora reed platforms. At the end of the trip you will be taken back to your hotel.
Travel season: April to November (to avoid the rainy season, which often begins in December and ends in mid/late March). Rains are not an impediment to travel, however, the landscape is different in the rainy season than in the dry season
(Note: Pick up and drop off are in hotels located in Puno city and in the area of the lake surrounding the city of Puno. We recommend bringing your original passport, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, warm clothes and cash in local currency, preferably low denomination bills.)
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 5 - Bus transfer to Cusco
Today, you will take a bus trip to Cusco. The first stop will be La Raya, the highest point on the road between Cusco and Puno, from where you will have excellent photographic views. Then you will visit the archaeological complex of Racchi, also known as "The Temple of the God Wiracocha." You will continue enjoying the wonderful landscapes of the Southern Valley of Cusco with a visit to the village of Andahuaylillas, where you will find a beautiful 17th century church with impressive mural painting and an organ decorated with angels and cherubs. Finally you will arrive at the bus station in Cusco.
Travel season: April to November to avoid the rainy season, which often begins in December and ends in mid/late March. Rains are not an impediment to travel, however, the landscape is different in the rainy season than in the dry season.
(Note: We recommend carrying your original passport, cash for purchases or needs during the route, in local currency and preferably low denomination bills, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, and warm clothes.)
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 6 - Free day in Cusco
Today, you will have your day free to enjoy on your own. We recommend you to visit the market and taste local flavors.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 7 - Half-day city tour: San Pedro Market and nearby ruins
Today, you will tour the city of Cusco, known as the Imperial City and declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Here, you will start the tour at the iconic San Pedro Market, where you can explore the colors, flavors and traditions of modern Cusco.
You will also visit the Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and cult center of the Sun God, above which the order of the Dominicans built a church, which remains standing to this day. Continue ascending to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, an impressive example of Inca military architecture.
Afterwards, you will explore Q’enqo archeological site, where important Inca ceremonies took place. Finally, you will arrive at the Plaza de Armas (main square), where you will visit the Cathedral, the most important temple in the city.
(Note: On Sundays, Koricancha Temple is closed in the mornings.)
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 8 - Full-day Sacred Valley tour
The tour begins visiting Chinchero, a small and picturesque Andean town. There, you will visit the PARWA Center, where you can appreciate beautiful textiles, learn about their creation process and acquire some to take home. Next, you will visit the town's church to appreciate its beautiful and traditional decoration style. Finishing the visit, you will walk to the ruins that bear the same name of the town, where you will appreciate a system of terraces that was used for agricultural purposes in Inca times.
Then, you will continue to the Raqchi viewpoint, where you will have an impressive panoramic view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and where you will learn about the importance of the area. Afterwards, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then, you will continue the tour to the town of Ollantaytambo, where you will find one of the most representative architectural complexes of the ancient Inca Empire and one of the few places where the Spanish conquerors lost an important battle.
You will walk around the town, visit the ruins and see the Inca’s wonderful architectural work. Before leaving, you will stop at the village’s traditional market, where you will have the opportunity to buy some local handicrafts.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 9 - Full-day tour of Machu Picchu
Today, you will visit one of the most important tourist destinations in the world: Machu Picchu. Your excursion starts aboard a train towards the town of Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. The natural beauty of the surroundings makes the train ride the best way to start your visit.
Once you arrive, you will begin the ascent to the ruins. This visit will, without a doubt, be one of your most memorable experiences. After you reach the top, you will take a tour of Machu Picchu, learning the history and mysteries of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. And, with amazing sceneries all around, you will surely have more than one spectacular photo-op. Then, you will go back to Aguas Calientes town and finally board a train back to Cusco.
Recommendations and instructions for luggage transfer aboard the train to Machu Picchu:
-Carry the same ID card submitted to the agency, as train tickets and entrance tickets to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information.
-In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger may only carry hand luggage (backpack, purse, or briefcase), with a maximum weight of 5kg/11lb.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 10 - Flight to Puerto Maldonado
Today, you will be transferred to Cusco Airport to catch a flight to Puerto Maldonado, also known as the Capital of Biodiversity. Here, you will embark on an Amazon adventure with a 25-minute boat ride navigating the clay-colored Madre de Dios River to reach the hidden jungle lodge, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion.
Settle into your stylish stilted wooden cabaña or room on our private eco-reserve then head to the palm-thatched Casa Grande dining room for a hearty buffet lunch before exploring the depths of the jungle on foot, starting from the Eco Centre.
Take a walk along the Concepcion Trails, winding through the property’s nature trails for an immersive introduction to the intricate ecosystems of the Amazon basin. Backed by the protected Tambopata National Reserve and built on the grounds of a former cacao and rubber plantation, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion harbors primary and secondary rainforest teeming with exotic wildlife and tropical plants.
At dusk, witness the enchanting transformation of the rainforest from a diurnal to a nocturnal environment on a guided Twilight Riverboat ride, as animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the shadows of the night. See if you can spot caiman lurking on the riverbanks and stars of the southern hemisphere. In the evening enjoy Ă la carte dining, drawing on local Amazon ingredients for inspiration.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
day 11 - Sandoval Lake excursion
This morning, you will visit Lake Sandoval, a glassy, ox-bow lake located inside the protected Tambopata National Reserve, one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. Reached via a sun-dappled jungle trail, Inkaterra explorer guides will regale you with their tales of unexpected encounters with poison frogs and camouflaged creatures. Board a dugout wooden canoe to quietly paddle through mangroves and glide onto Lake Sandoval, flanked by picture-perfect palms.
This serene lake is home to thousands of species of birds, the endangered giant river otter, red howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, side-neck turtles, and black caimans. Return to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion in time for lunch. In the afternoon, take a 20-minute boat ride across the Madre de Dios River to climb the exhilarating Inkaterra Canopy walkway and navigate the Anaconda Walk.
The Inkaterra Canopy Walkway is a sophisticated and safe 344 meter (1,135 feet) network of seven ecologically constructed hanging suspension bridges, strung between eight treetop observation platforms above the forest floor. Originally constructed for our non-profit organization, Inkaterra AsociaciĂłn, to carry out conservation projects, this is an unforgettable opportunity to observe the rainforest from the rooftop and gain a sense of its colossal size. Ascend the first vertiginous tower 38 meters (124 feet) above ground, keeping an eye out for white-throated toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys, and the three-toed sloth. Back at the base, follow the Anaconda Walk, strolling the seasonally flooded aguajales wetlands on an elevated wooden boardwalk.
Come nightfall, under the cover of darkness, explore the rainforest on foot as your senses heighten to movements in the undergrowth and the raucous sounds of the rainforest.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 12 - Learn about plants used by locals as medicines
After breakfast in the lodge, discover the rainforest´s tropical plants and their intriguing medicinal uses by local communities by visiting our organic bio-orchard. Later, continue to our 30-hectare Palmetum, a collection of 19 Amazonian palms in a plot reserved for rainforest restoration and conservation.
After a tasty lunch in the Casa Grande dining room, enjoy a relaxing paddle boat ride in a dugout canoe on Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion’s oxbow shaped lagoon or cocha.
Row out onto the caramel-coloured water to enjoy the scenery and spot hoatzins, fly catchers and graynecked woodrails, perhaps with the sounds of red howler monkeys bellowing in the distance. Get close to the surprising remains of a semi-submerged steamboat in waters that also hide caiman and piranha. Using the practice of catch and release, you can fish for
piranha like the local indigenous communities do, using a simple wooden rod.
During the evening, you will be able to participate in the INLAND COLLPA where you will see different species and their night routines by observing through our “blinds.”
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 13 - Farewell Hacienda Concepcion
Enjoy your last morning waking to the cacophony of jungle sounds in this unspoiled natural wonderland, as parakeets chatter away in the trees and monkeys swing through the treetops. Breakfast is served in the Casa Grande with check-out at 10:00 hours.
Depending on the time of your departure flight today, lunch can also be arranged (additional cost applies). Embark your ready-waiting motorized wooden boat for the 25-minute return trip along the snaking Madre De Dios River. You will make a short visit to a Butterfly House before reaching the airport.
Peru boasts the greatest variety of butterflies in the world, with 3,700 known species. Many of these can be seen at the Butterfly House, which serves to showcase the variety, beauty, and adaptability of these fascinating insects.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 14 - Flight to Quito, Ecuador
At an appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to Lima Airport to catch a flight to Quito, Ecuador. Upon your arrival in Quito, you will be taken to your hotel.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 15 - Half-day city tour
Today, you will explore Quito, a city of narrow cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed walls and, rising above, the steeples and cupolas of the city's many spectacularly decorated historic churches. The city has one of the best-preserved colonial centers in all South America, and its integrity was assured in 1978 when Unesco declared Quito a World Cultural Heritage Site.
In the morning, we will walk through the Main Plaza, where you will see the Government Palace, the spectacular gilded church of La CompañĂa, and some of the most important churches built around the 16th and 17th centuries, including the San Francisco Monastery. Then, we will visit "La Ronda," the city’s most famous colonial street, where we will learn about the traditional jobs of Colonial Quito.
The final stop of our city tour will be the "Panecillo," the hill that divides Quito in north and south, and where we will be able to admire the famous statue of Our Lady of the Panecillo, built by Bernardo de Legarda where we will have the chance to enjoy spectacular views of Quito.
Later in the day, we will have the chance to enjoy a chocolate experience, which starts with a guided tour explaining the history of cocoa in Ecuador, followed by a chocolate tasting. Ecuador’s unique equatorial climate provides the perfect environment for growing the world’s finest cocoa: Cacao Arriba. Cocoa has been revered in Latin America for over 5,000 years. Spanish explorers loved it so much they called it the "Food of the Gods."
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 16 - Flight to the Galapagos Islands
Today, you will be transferred from your hotel to Quito Airport to catch a flight to the Galapagos Islands.
We will land at Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galapagos. This tiny island was a military base during the World War II and hosts the islands’ principal airport. The airport was built using the most advanced environmental techniques to reduce emissions and energy use, some of which you’ll notice as you walk through the facility. This was the first ecological airport in the world.
From the Itabaca Channel we head up to the Santa Cruz highlands to a private reserve that borders the National Park, where we can see the famous Giant Tortoises roaming in the wild.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 17 - Tour of neighboring island
Today, you will embark on a motor yacht and enjoy an excursion, accompanied by welcoming crew members and knowledgeable naturalist guide, to remote islands. We can visit North Seymour, South Plazas, Santa Fe or Bartolome Island.
Along the way, we might see leaping rays or other sea life, while enjoying the vastness of the Pacific. The yacht tour lets you see the Islands and their wildlife in their most pristine state. Island visited may vary according to National Park regulations.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 18 - Free day in Galapagos
Today, you have a free day on the Galapagos Islands. You have multiple choices of activities available (organized at additional cost or self guided) or if you feel like unplugging from the world and relaxing completely at our Giant Tortoise Sanctuary enjoying the views, walk to the Lava Tunnels or simply enjoy of the peacefulness.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 19 - Isabela Island tour
Today, we take an early morning speedboat to Isabela Island where we will check into our hotel. Our adventure begins with a tour of the Tintoreras, a group of small islands close to the town of Puerto Villamil. The islands are named after the white tipped Tintoreras reef sharks that swim in these calm waters.
On the Tintoreras, we will see almost all the archipelago’s iconic wildlife: white-tipped reef sharks, sea lions, turtles, rays, penguins, and of course pelicans and blue footed boobies. This is a Galapagos in miniature! After walking on the island, we will have a chance to snorkel in the bay. Don’t be surprised if some of the penguins or sea lions jump in to play alongside you in the water.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 20 - Sierra Negra hike
Volcanic eruptions created all the Galapagos Islands, and today, you will have a chance to see this geologic process first-hand as we explore Isabela, one of the archipelago’s youngest and most volcanically active islands.
We have the whole day to explore the Isabela highlands, and we start by hiking up to the crater of the massive Sierra Negra volcano, and then onward to the rim of the Volcan Chico. This fascinating walk usually begins with some morning fog and drizzle, which sometimes persists in the shadow of the volcano, adding to its mysterious character. Despite the drizzle, we may see Galapagos Hawks, finches, flycatchers and Short Eared Owls en route.
When we reach the rim of the Sierra Negra crater, the second largest in the world after the Ngorongoro in Tanzania, we will see the reward for our efforts. The crater is so large, and the views so expansive, photos can’t do it justice, but bring your binoculars and camera anyway.
Later, as we head toward Volcan Chico, we may get the feeling we are walking on Mars due to the alien landscape. And while the land appears to be utterly desolate, a closer look will reveal small lizards scurrying about among the rocks. From the crater’s rim, we will enjoy more amazing views along with lava tubes and fumaroles.
After Volcan Chico and its extreme landscape, we will be able to relax in the shade of a lovely "jaboncillo" tree, and enjoy our box lunch while taking in the spectacular and expansive views over the central and northern parts of the Island. In the distance, we will be able to see Fernandina, Pinzon and Santa Cruz Islands. We then head back down to complete our day of hiking (16 kilometers/9,94 miles in total) and relax on the beaches of Puerto Villamil.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 21 - Isabela Island – Santa Cruz Island – Baltra Island
Today we take an early morning speed boat back to Santa Cruz and then transfer by land to Baltra for our onward journey or flight back home.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 22 - Half-day Guayaquil city tour
Situated on the impressive, slow moving, River Guayas, this bustling city has an endearing, tropical atmosphere. There is plenty to see, and this is an important stop on every Ecuadorian tour. On this day tour we will visit several of the city’s highlights, such as the Malecon 2000 Boardwalk and Seminario Park.
After watching boats slowly passing by on the river, we will walk past and learn about some of Guayaquil’s most important and impressive structures such as the Crystal Palace, the Moorish Tower, and the Governor’s Office Building.
We will also make a visit to Santa Ana Hill, the picturesque neighborhood where the city began, get a glimpse of what life was like in Guayaquil a century ago, and enjoy the comical antics of the dozens of tame, slow moving iguanas that live in Seminario Park.
Accommodation:3 Star Hotel
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
day 23 - Transfer to airport for departure
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to Guayaquil Airport for your departure.