AM: Lima Transfer in (Airport – Hotel)
Welcome to the City of Kings.
Upon arrival in Lima, you will be
met and transferred to your hotel.
PM: First Class Hotel in
Lima
Itinerary B+C-Peru
Day 1 – Lima, Peru Lima Transfer in (Airport – Hotel)Welcome to the City of Kings. Upon arrival in Lima, you will bemet and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: First Class Hotel inLima Day 2 – Lima – Cusco Lima – Cusco: After breakfast, guests will be transferred to the airport for their flight to […]
Day 1 - Lima, Peru
Day 2 - Lima - Cusco
Lima – Cusco:
AM: Flight to Cusco After breakfast, guests will be transferred to the airport for their flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, guests will have free time to adjust to the altitude.
PM: Cusco & its surroundings In the afternoon, there will be a city tour of Cusco visiting the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, Q’enqo and the Puma Shrine, Tambomachay, a panoramic view of Puca Pucara, the Korinkancha Temple, the Inti God Shrine and the main square where we will visit the Cathedral. Return to the selected hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: First Class Hotel in Cusco
Day 3 - Cusco Machu Picchu - Cusco
Cusco – Machu-Picchu
AM: Machu-Picchu Early in the morning, we head by train to one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes, we continue on a bus ride to Machu Picchu, with a view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. Guided visit to Machu Picchu, also known as the Lost City of the Incas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls fitted with precision. We will visit the famous ceremonial shrines, terraces, and steps.
PM: Return to Cusco In the afternoon, we will enjoy a local lunch and return by train to Cusco. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4 - Cusco - Lima to Quito, Ecuador
AM: Cusco – Lima to Quito, Ecuador: Guests will be transferred to the airport for their flight from Cusco to Lima and from Lima to Quito, Ecuador.
Welcome to Quito! A representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. You will have free time to explore the city, relax, and settle in.
PM: Quito – Ecuador. GO Quito Hotel in Quito 5* Hotel. Premium Room
Day 5 - Quito Old Town Tour & Middle of the World
AM: Colonial Quito.
Stroll through the busy streets and squares of the most significant historic center of the Americas: a multi-ethnic, artistic, and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
PM: The Middle of the World.
Afterward, our guide will visit the Middle of the World Complex at latitude 0*0*0. Return to the hotel for the night.
Accommodation: In the 5-Star GO Quito Hotel / Premium Room
Day 6 - Welcome to Galapagos & Mosquera Islet
✈ Departure from either Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island is a 2 1⁄2 hour flight. Upon arrival in the Galapagos, passengers are greeted at the airport by our knowledgeable guides who will accompany them on a short ten-minute bus ride to the pier where they will board the Galapagos Legend. PM: Mosquera Islet This tiny, low-lying islet, converted into coral sand, is set between the north and south Seymour Islands. It’s home to a group of sea lions that come to laze on the soft white sand, it’s an excellent spot to observe shorebirds, herons, lava gulls, and boobies. Snorkeling or diving here, one can often see sharks, rays, and barracudas. |
Day 7 - Santiago Island & Rabida Island
 | AM: Egas Port (Santiago Island). The black volcanic sand sets this landing apart from most. It’s best known for the dramatic shoreline, where we meet a host of species that choose to live between land and sea. Among these are the endemic Galapagos fur seals, which maintain a small colony at the end of our walk. PM: Rabida Island Lying at the archipelago’s heart, this dramatic island with a distinctive red-sand beach is home to sea lions, mockingbirds, finches, endemic Galapagos doves, and vermilion flycatchers. A walk takes us through a forest of palo santo and cacti to a beautiful overview of the bay. |
Day 8 - Isabela Island
| AM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island) At the far end of a long level hike, we arrive at a strange phenomenon where large blocks of coral lie completely exposed after a dramatic geological uplift in 1954. Located at the western base of Alcedo Volcano, we hope to run into a few impressive land iguanas and some volcanoes endemic to Galapagos giant tortoises during the wet season. PM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) a historic pirate hideout and anchorage. Visited by Charles Darwin and the HMS Beagle in 1835. Hike past Darwin Lake and stunning volcanic landscape, revealing Isabela island’s dramatic northern volcanoes. Snorkel along a submerged wall with turtles, fish, penguins, and flightless cormorants. Enjoy a panga ride or kayak for added excitement! |
Day 9 - Fernandina Island & Isabela Island
| AM: Punta Espinosa (Fernandina Island) Pristine Fernandina, the marine iguana capital. Its desolate volcanic backdrop hosts a massive concentration of these enigmatic reptiles. Surprisingly, Galapagos penguins share the same shoreline. Snorkeling offers an exciting opportunity to witness marine iguanas feeding underwater, alongside penguins, turtles, and unique flightless cormorants. PM: Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island) Spectacular site, surrounded by immense cliffs of an eroded volcano. Studded with resting seabirds like brown noddies and Nazca boobies. Superb snorkeling with unique fish species. Swim with penguins and green turtles. |
Day 10 - Santa Cruz Island & North Seymour Island
| AM: Highlands turtle Reserve – In the central highlands of Santa Cruz Island, we have our best opportunity to interact at close quarters with totally wild, Galapagos giant tortoises. A short walk among these huge, 600 lb, reptiles will also offer the chance for more highlands species, especially several species of the famed finches. Charles Darwin Research Station – We visit the Station where the Galapagos giant tortoise breeding program takes places as part of our efforts to preserve the fragile Galapagos environment. PM: North Seymour Island This flat, uplifting, island is an important spot to see both magnificent and great frigate bird males courting the females and, we will also likely see courting blue-footed boobies too. Sea lions, swallow-tailed gulls, crashing surf and distant views of the Daphne Islands top off a great visit. |
Day 11 - Bartolome Island & Santiago Island
| AM: Bartolome Island Considered the most iconic landscape of the entire archipelago the view from the top of Bartolome Island, overlooking the famous Pinnacle Rock and the austere Santiago Island, Our subsequent snorkel here might put us face to face with Galapagos penguins, white- tipped reef sharks, and playful sea lions. PM: Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island) Visitors are always enthralled by the amazing beds of pahoehoe lava from the recent flow on the island. It is a landscape and macro photographer’s dream. As we hike over the lava, we will discuss the importance of pioneering plants such as the tiny Mollugo. |
Day 12 - San Cristobal Island
| AM: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island) This is the only place on the islands where we will enjoy the chance to see all three of the booby species in the same place. The red-footed will be perched on the Cordia lutea and small trees, the Nazca ́s on the ground near the cliff edge, and the blue-footed will be further inland. Frigate birds will be all around and the views are breathtaking. PM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island) From our dinghy ride, as we head to shore, we are first humbled by the immensity of the stunning cliffs of the Sorcerer’s Hill. You can enjoy simply sharing the beach with sea lions, snorkeling from shore, or walking to a hidden lagoon where you might spot black-necked stilts, ruddy turnstones, whimbrels, and white-cheeked pintails. |
Day 13 - San Cristobal Island
| AM: Cerro Colorado (San Cristobal Island) In the moist highlands of San Cristobal, we will visit the giant tortoise breeding center “La Galapaguera” to witness the most iconic creature of the archipelago in its various life stages. The aim of the reserve is to help restore populations of the threatened San Cristobal tortoise back into the wild. In town, there are shops to purchase local handicrafts and souvenirs. ✈San Cristobal Airport After the visit, passengers will be transferred to the airport for their return flight to Quito. |
Day 14 - Back to Quito
AM: Transfer to Quito airport.
Transfer to Quito airport, or guests can also extend their stay in Ecuador with other land tours we offer.
Accommodation: In the 5-Star Go Quito Hotel / Premium Room
