2024 Wonders of the Galapagos & Machu Picchu
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Tour Code:
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Start City:
Guayaquil
End City:
Lima
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
12 days
Tour Capacity:
18
Dates & Prices
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| Sunday, Apr 21, 2024 | Thursday, May 02, 2024 | $14,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, May 05, 2024 | Thursday, May 16, 2024 | $14,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Thursday, May 30, 2024 | $14,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Discover natural and man-made wonders, fromEcuador to Peru, on a journey that includes a four-nightcruise in the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands,an exclusive visit to a village in the Sacred Valleyand a guided exploration of Machu Picchu, theawe-inspiring “Lost City” of the Incas.
Baltra Island , Bartolome Islands , Cusco , Genovesa Island , Guayaquil , Lima , Machu Picchu , Sacred Valley , Santiago Island
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Day 1
Guayaquil, EcuadorArrive in tropical Guayaquil, gateway to the Gal''pagos,where you are met and transferred to your hotel.Hotel: Hotel del Parque
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Day 2
GuayaquilFly to the remote Gal''pagos island of Baltra, where you join your naturalist guide for the ferry ride to Santa Cruz Island. Disembark and drive up into the island'''s mist-shrouded highlands in search of giant tortoises. On the northern route of this journey, meet local students learning about their native islands on an initiative supported by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy. Continue on to Puerto Ayora and board your expedition ship a four-night cruise through the Gal''pagos''' northern islands. Your expedition ship is built for adventure, offering spacious cabins, floor-to-ceiling windows and a comfortable atmosphere. The vessel is ecologically sound and comes equipped with pangas (rubber rafts), a glass-bottom boat and sea kayaks that allow for independent exploration. Tonight, dine on board.Hotel: La Pinta
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Day 3
Cruising the GalpagosAfter breakfast, get fitted for your wetsuit and snorkelinggear. Then, Ride Like a Local, boarding a panga for a shoreexcursion to Eden Islet, a secluded, biodiverse enclave offSanta Cruz. Here, observe the island'''s iconic bluefootedboobies. Take this opportunity to snorkel the reef or viewmarine life aboard a glass-bottom boat. Back aboard '''LaPinta,''' cruise onward to Sombrero Chino, yet anothersecluded islet of the Gal''pagos archipelago. Disembarkyour panga to hike wilderness trails, swim in a sandy cove,and snorkel among white-tipped reef sharks and Gal''pagospenguins.Hotel: La Pinta
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Day 4
Cruising the GalpagosDisembark on Bartolom'' Island to hike up to the volcano'''ssummit and take in the views. After a panga ride to visit the penguins of Pinnacle Rock, snorkel the reef, relax on thebeach or take in the local marine life aboard a glass-bottomboat. Later, swim or snorkel along the white coral sand beachof Sullivan Bay.Hotel: La Pinta
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Day 5
Cruising the GalpagosThis morning, hike and snorkel Genovesa Island, abirdwatcher'''s paradise. Explore Darwin Bay, snorkelingalong the cliffs or paddling out in sea kayaks. View theisland'''s cliffs before disembarking to climb the steep, rockypass of Prince Philip'''s Steps. Your ascent leads to a clifftopfrequented by species such as Nazca booby, frigate bird,storm petrel and short-eared owl. Hotel: La Pinta
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Day 6
Guayaquil & Lima, PeruDisembark at Baltra Island, where you transfer to the airport to fly to mainland Ecuador, and then board a connecting flight to Lima, Peru. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Hotel: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport
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Day 7
CuscoFly to Cusco, located more than 11,000 feet above sea level, where you are met and transferred to the Sacred Valley of theIncas. En route, visit a sanctuary to interact with the SouthAmerican camelid species living there ''' such as llama andalpaca ''' and learn about the valuable fibers created fromtheir coats. Then, visit the beautiful Hacienda Sarapampa fora Chef '''s Table experience. Enjoy lunch with the owner, whocordially shares his family'''s history in farming and showsyou around the farm.Hotel: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
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Day 8
Sacred ValleyToday, visit Moray, a fascinating archaeological site comprisinga series of concentric agricultural terraces, some almost500 feet deep. Then, journey to a remote mountain village,where you experience ancient agricultural methods used forcenturies, on an A&K-exclusive experience. Continue to theChildren of the Rainbow school, a project supported by A&KPhilanthropy, where you enjoy lunch and take in an equestrianperformance featuring Paso Fino horses. Return to your hotelto enjoy a relaxing Scenic Sundowner before dinner.Hotel: Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
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Day 9
Machu PicchuVisit the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo, with itsmassive stone terraces, and then Ride Like a Local by train,journeying deep into the Andes toward Machu Picchu.Alternatively (at an additional cost), start toward MachuPicchu by train, stopping at KM 104 to disembark andhike to the Sun Gate above the Incan citadel. Overlookingthe Urubamba River, Machu Picchu was built in the 15thcentury at the height of the Inca Empire. Although this '''LostCity''' was revealed to the rest of the world by American Hiram Bingham in 1911, its location was long known tolocals. Its original purpose, however, remains a matter ofsome conjecture, as the Incas left no written records. As youwander amid the age-old stone walls, picture life here as itmight have been. Tonight, stay in the only hotel on site, juststeps from the entrance.Hotel: Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu
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Day 10
Machu PicchuRise with the sun and join your expert guide to walkthrough Machu Picchu in the early morning mist beforethe crowds arrive. After your explorations, enjoy lunch ata local restaurant before returning to Ollantaytambo bytrain, savoring incomparable views of the mountain scenerythat surrounds you. On arrival, transfer to your Cuscohotel, a 400-year-old architectural treasure that was once amonastery. Tonight, relax or stroll this ancient Incan capitalon your own.Hotel: Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
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Day 11
CuscoThis morning, discover Cusco on a city excursion thatincludes the Gothic Renaissance-style Cathedral Basilica on the Plaza de Armas and the Santo Domingo Temple,a Dominican church built on the foundations of theKoricancha, the Incas''' principal religious building. Later,visit the well-preserved ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a testamentto Incan architectural skill. Compiled from colossal stones,its walls were cut and placed together with incredibleprecision and without a single drop of mortar to hold themin place. Back in Cusco, stop for lunch at a local restaurantnear the plaza. Afterward, enjoy an afternoon at leisure torelax or shop. Tonight, join your fellow guests for a farewelldinner at an elegant Cusco restaurant.Hotel: Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
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Day 12
LimaThis morning, enjoy one of these Design Your Day''activities:Visit the San Blas Neighborhood, a unique, bohemian enclave where you find the workshops of artisans.Stroll San Pedro Market and Visit the Inca Museum for a taste of local fruits and cheese, and a glimpse into history.Join a Photographer in Cusco who helps you capture authentic images of the city'''s architecture and people.Later today, fly to Lima and connect with your homeboundflight. Hotel: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport (dayroom)
Meals: Breakfast
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