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 DCorals-Peru
Day 1 -Lima, Perú 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 Cuzco. Upon […]
Day 1 -Lima, Perú
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
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 & San Cristobal Island
 | AM: Welcome to Galapagos. 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 Coral I or Coral II. PM: Interpretation Center & Frigatebird Hill (San Cristobal Island). The interpretation center is full of interesting information and offers a perfect view of the formation of the Galapagos. After a hike to Cerro Tijeretas, we will have a great view of the two species of frigate birds, along with a beautiful view of the bay. |
Day 7 - San Cristobal Island
| AM: Kicker Rock – This ancient and eroded volcanic tuff lava named Leon Dormido or Kicker Rock, is formed from two rocks approximately 148 m, named for its resemblance to a sleeping lion. Cerro Brujo – 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, snorkelling from shore, or taking a walk to a hidden lagoon. PM: 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-foots will be perched on the Cordia lutea and small trees, the Nazca ́s on the ground near the cliff edge while the blue-foots will be a little further inland. Frigatebirds will be all around and the views are breathtaking. |
Day 8 - Española Island
| AM: Punta Suarez (Española Island). Punta Suarez is a naturalist ́s paradise. The oldes extant island in the archipelago is our only opportunity to commune with the endemic wave albatross during their breeding season between April and December. With luck, we can watch their complex courtship display. PM: Gardner Bay (Española Island). One of the most stunning beaches in all of the Galapagos. The long, white, sandy beach, lapped by turquoise waters, home to a colony of Galapagos sea lions. Hood mockingbirds, endemic to this particular island. We can also snorkel here from the beach, in the shallows of the bay. |
Day 9 - Floreana Island
| AM: Cormoran or Champion (Floreana Island). Our walk takes us to a large, shallow lagoon, often inhabited by a variable number of shockingly pink greater flamingos. We arrive at a powdery white beach, a nesting area for green turtles. PM: Post Office (Floreana Island). The famous Post Office Barrel. Claimed to have been first set up in 1793 by Captain James Colnett. The system involved whalers and fur sealers would leave addressed letters in the barrel to be picked up by homeward-bound colleagues. Actually visitors often take letters and hand-deliver them to their home countries. |
Day 10 - Santa Cruz Island & Baltra Island Airport
| AM: Highlands (Santa Cruz Island). Dry landing. In the Galapagos mountains, admire diverse bird species like finches, flycatchers, crakes, warblers, and egrets (often perched on tortoises’ shells). The journey to the reserve showcases the island’s contrasting ecosystems, from coastal areas to dense humid forests. Look out for Galapagos Giant tortoises wandering through pastures. This spot is a haven for birdwatchers, as it hosts a wide range. Baltra Island Airport. After the visit, passengers will be transferred to the airport for their return flight to Guayaquil or Quito. |
Day 11 - 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
