Machu Picchu & Galapagos Travel

Peru & Ecuador

10 Days

HIGHLIGHTS

A perfect trip to Latin America. Travel through Peru and discover the Inca remains and its sublime Machu Picchu. But your journey does not stop there!

Ecuador is waiting for you. Visit the capital, Quito, a World Cultural Heritage. Without forgetting the Galapagos Islands. The kingdom of animals awaits you for an unforgettable cruise aboard a yacht.

Enjoy this unique experience across two countries filled of history.

PICTURES OF THIS TOUR

DEPARTURE DATES 2020

JAN

X

APRIL

X

JULY
10 – 19
24 – Aug 2
OCT
02 – 11
16 – 25
30 – Nov 8

FEB

X

MAY

X

AUGUST
07 – 16
21 – 30

NOV
13 – 22
27 – Dec 6

MARCH

X

JUNE
26 – July 5
SEPT
04 – 13
18 – 27
DEC
11 – 20

JAN

X

MAY

X

SEPT
04 – 13
18 – 27

FEB

X

JUNE
26 – July 5
OCT
02 – 11
16 – 25
30 – Nov 8

MAR

X

JULY
10 – 19
24 – Aug 2
NOV
13 – 22
27 – Dec 6

APRIL

X

AUG
07 – 16
21 – 30
DEC
11 – 20

PROGRAM

Arrival to Lima´s airport, welcome by your English speaking guide and transfer to your hotel in Miraflores district. On option and according to your arrival time, visit of Lima, its historic center and its main districts (or the following morning before flying to Cusco). Night.

Transfer to Lima airport and flight to Cusco. Transfer to the hotel. Guided city Tour of Cusco; visit of the Cathedral, the Temple of Sun: Koricancha and the nearby Inca ruins: QenqoPuca PucaraTambomachay or « The Bath of the Inca » and most important Sacsayhuaman Fortress, where the main Inca Festivals, Inti Raymi and Warachicuy take place. Night at hotel.

Guided excursion day to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In the way, visit of welknown textile center of Awanacancha and the Pisac Indigenous market. Where people exchange their good as in the past. Lunch at local restaurant. Then visit of the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Then in the way back to Cusco, stop at Chinchero village to visit its beautiful chapel. Night at the same hotel or in the Sacred Valley.

Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station and travel of around 1h30 up to the majestic city of Aguas Calientes. Then shuttle transfer to ascend to the most famous Inca Sanctuary: Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world. Guided visit of around 2h30 including the Solar Clock of Intihuatana, the Palace of the Incas, the Three Windows, etc. Return to Aguas Calientes and free time. Then train back to Ollantaytambo. And transfer back to your hotel in Cusco. Night at the hotel.

Transfer to Cusco airport and flight back to Lima. Then connection international flight to ECUADOR. Arrival in Quito, capital. Transfer to your hotel and night..

Guided visit of Quito and its historic center, classified World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO including the richest Colonial « La Compania Church », the ancient square of the Independence and San Francisco with the church« La Ronda » most ancient street among other highlights. Then ascend to the « Panecillo Hill » to appreciate a great view of Quito. After, transfer to the “Mitad Del Mundo” located just on the Equator line. Typical Ecuadorian lunch. Visit of its Monument and the Ethno-Scientific Museum Inti-Ñan. Night at the same hotel.

OR ON OPTION before going to Galapagos: ECUADOR ANDES EXTENSION of 1 day or 2 days to: Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa lagoon with Saquisili Indigenous market. Or to Otavalo Indigenous market, condor park and Cuicocha lake. Or to Mindo Cloud Forest, paradise of birds, waterfalls, chocolate, outdoor activities.

Transfer to Quito airport. Flight to the Enchanted Galapagos Islands. Arrival at Baltra Island Airport. Then payment of the entrance fee of the Galapagos National Park of U$ 100 per person (in cash and U$ 50 per children under 12). Land and sea transfer to Santa Cruz Island, up to Puerto Ayora, biggest city of the archipelago. Lunch. In the highlands of Santa Cruz, visit of a reserve of half wild tortoise and its volcanic tunnels. Boarding on the cruise yacht. Dinner and night on board. In the night, navigation to Floreana Island.

Excursion day to the 1st island inhabited per human beings: Floreana. Visit of the Post Office Bay dating from XVIII century. And visit of Punta Cormorant place with more than 50 volcanic cones. Watching of flamingos and other sea birds. Snorkel with sea lions, iguanas and colorful fishes. Then visit of the Devil’s Crown, a volcanic crater. Meals and night on board. In the night, navigation to Española Island.

Exploration of the amazing Española Island, the most populated in animals and birds. Visit of Suarez Point, where inhabit the biggest variety of sea birds: Albatross (only in this island), gulls, finches, hacks and sea iguanas, etc… Visit of Gardner Bay and wonderful beach with a big sea lions colony, albatross, blue-footed and masked boobies, mocking birds, etc… Time to swim. Meals and night on board and in the night, navigation to San Cristobal Island.

Short navigation to Lobos Islet, populated by many sea lions, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, … and great snorkel with sea lions, many fishes OR visit of Galapagos Center Interpretation in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos capital (to confirm). Transfer to San Cristobal airport and flight to Quito or Guayaquil. And connection flight to Home.

Or on request, Galapagos extension of 1 or 2 more days to continue enjoying and visiting more from U$ 85 per person.

The visited sites may change in case of force majeure, depending on the weather and other conditions.

U$ 2725 / person

Based on 2 people

PERU and ECUADOR 

• All services in shared basis 
• Transfers and transportation 
• Overnights in standard or 1st class
  hotels in double room 
• Hotel taxes
• Breakfasts and the mentioned
  meals
• Visits and activities as mentioned
• English-speaking guides
• Entrance fees
• Ollantaytambo – Aguas Caliente 1st
  class Train R/T 

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GALAPAGOS CRUISE

• All services in group 
• Transfers and land and sea
  transportation
• 3 nights on board a standard or 1st
  class yacht in double cabine
• Full board and snacks
• Water, tea and coffee
Snorkeling and equipment
• Visit of the islands and sites
• Naturalist English speaking guide
• Crew on board at disposal

• International air ticket on request
• National flights to book with
  PalmarVoyages
• Other drinks, meals and services
• Single room and cabin supplements
• Entrance to Galapagos National
  Park: U$ 100 per adult and U$ 50
  per child (-12 years) 
• Snorkeling equipment (from U$
  15 p.p.)
• Diving suit not mandatory (from
  U$ 20 p.p.)
• Galapagos Transit Card U$ 20
• Tips and personal expenses
• Travel insurance to cover accidents
  and sicknesses at U$ 50
  recommended 
• International bank transfers
• Luggage carriers

OPTIONAL DAYS

• Ecuador Andes extension to
  Otavalo or Cotopaxi volcano region
  or Mindo cloud forest of 1 or 2
  days on request from U$ 65 p.p.
• City tour of Lima on option from
  U$ 50 p.p.
• Galapagos extension of 1 or 2
  days from U$ 85 p.p.

  In standard class hotel and yacht

Based on 2 people                U$ 2725
Single supplement                  U$ 195
Child discount (-10 years)         -20%

In 1st class hotel and yacht

Based on 2 people                U$ 3270
Single supplement                  U$ 305
Child discount (-10 years)         -20%

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Air Tickets

Lima – Cusco R/T from          U$ 200
Lima – Quito from                  U$ 300
Quito – Galapagos R/T from   U$ 480
Single supplement from              80%

2021 PRICES and DEPART DATES
on request

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