Peru & Ecuador:
From Machu Picchu to
the Galapagos Islands
(Sept. 28 - Oct. 15, 2011)
Highlights
- Discover the BEST of fascinating Peru & Ecuador with professional local guides.
- Experience MACHU PICCHU, including a SECOND day’s entrance with free time.
- Enjoy highland MARKETS and ancient INCA SITES.
- Explore CUSCO, with its Inca foundations & Spanish buildings.
- Cruise the remote GALAPAGOS ISLANDS on a privately chartered first-class yacht.
- SNORKEL with sea lions, turtles and penguins; WALK trails encroached upon by docile and unique wildlife.
- Discover quaint & charming colonial QUITO.
- Travel with experienced trip host andnaturalist CATHY GAVILLER.
Brief Itinerary
Sept. 28 - ARRIVE LIMA: Overnight at the airport hotel. (Costa del Sol, 1nt)
Sept. 29 & 30 - SACRED VALLEY: Fly to Cusco, continue into the stunning Sacred Valley and visit a special weaving cooperative (Awana Kancha). Visit the Inca “greenhouse” called Moray, and walk from the ancient salt pans of Maras to Maras village. Discover the quaint village of Chincheros. (Pakaritampu, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
Oct. 1 & 2 - MACHU PICCHU: Board the Vistadome train to astonishing Machu Picchu. Guided tour, 2nd visit on Oct. 2, and free time.
(Inkaterra Machu Picchu, 2nts, 2B, 1L, 2D)
Oct. 3 & 4 - CUSCO: Return by train and vehicle to Cusco. Half-day walking tour plus Sacsayhuaman; free time; special Peru Farewell Dinner.
(Novotel Cusco, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
Oct. 5 & 6 - QUITO: Fly via Lima to Quito, Ecuador. Oct. 6: Half day of touring Colonial Quito! (Grand Hotel Mercure, 2nts, 2B, 1L)
Oct. 7 - 13 - GALAPAGOS: Fly to these remote & unique islands. 7-night cruise on our privately chartered, first-class yacht. Daily excursions.
(Tip Top IV Yacht, 7nts, 7B, 7L, 7D)
Oct. 14 - QUITO: Fly back to bustling Quito. Special Farewell Dinner
(Grand Hotel Mercure, 1nt, B, L, D)
Oct. 15 - HOMEWARD: Fly home today. More time? Consider extending to the Amazon! (Ask us for details). (B)
Cost
Starting Lima, Ending Quito:
- CA$10,525
- Single Supplement: CA$1,100*
*Not available on the Galapagos cruise.
All quoted prices effective at time of publication (April 21, 2010). While not expected, itinerary and prices are subject to change.
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