Experience on-site lectures with a local expert in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and at Machu Picchu, demonstrations from artisans and tastings of local food and drink in Peru, explore the Galapagos Islands with an expert Naturalist guide, experience unparalleled wildlife viewing and encounters
Room Prices
- From$4749USD Standard Twin
- From$4949USD Suite Double
- From$5049USD Deluxe Double
- From$5049USD Deluxe Twin
Looking to experience the region’s archeological and natural treasures in a short amount of time? This is your adventure. Embrace cultures in Cuzco and delight in the views of the Sacred Valley as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. Continue on to the Galapagos Islands to commune with awe-inspiring wildlife. Cruise the island chain in style aboard a first-class catamaran—a Naturalist Guide and Cruise Director will ensure you are in good hands both on board and on land.
What's Included
- Welcom gift - Introductory Spanish lesson - 2-day Sacred Valley tour with visit to the Pisac market and tour of the Pisac and Moray Ruins - Visit to the Ccaccaccollo Community and the Planeterra sponsored Women's Weaving Project - Tour the pre-Incan salt pans of Las Salineras - Visit Ollantaytambo town and ruins - Visit a local chicha house - Traditional Pachamanca dinner - Tour of Machu Picchu and 2-day entrance - Tour of historic Lima and Pueblo Libre - Visit to Bodega Santiago Queirolo with Pisco Sour demonstration and tasting - 3 nights in the Galapagos Islands onboard a catamaran - Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station - Guided walking and boat excursions for wildlife viewing - Daily opportunities for swimming and snorkeling - Flights to and from the Galapagos Islands - Snorkeling equipment and wetsuit on board the Galapagos catamaran
- 13 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners (Allow USD190-250 for meals not included.)
- Comfort hotels (10 nts), choice of deluxe cabins with private balcony (both twin share and double available), a suite (double) and standard twin share cabins (3 nts).
- Van, mini-bus, local flight, train, walking, hiking, superior class catamaran, zodiac, public bus.
- Discovery Adventures guide (in Peru), local guides, cruise director, Discovery Adventures Level III Naturalist Guide.
- Small group experience; Avg 10, Max 15
Places Visited
- Ecuador
- Galapagos
- Peru
Day 1 Lima
Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 Cuzco (B)
Orientation walk of Cuzco and introductory Spanish lesson, optional visits to museums and leisure time for shopping.
Days 3-4 Sacred Valley (2B,1L,1D)
With an expert local guide, we spend 2 full-days in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We visit local people at the Ccaccaccollo Community and Planeterra sponsored Women's Weaving Project, explore the Pisac handicraft market and have on-site lectures at the Pisac, Moray and Ollantaytambo Ruins. Also visit and learn about the pre-Incan salt pans of Las Salineras and enjoy a traditional Pachamanca-style dinner of local specialties.
Days 5-6 Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Cuzco (2B)
Scenic train to Aguas Calientes with an interprative tour and two-day entrance to the archeological site of Machu Picchu. Option for hiking, hot springs and shopping.
Day 7 Cuzco (B)
Option to horseback ride, visit archeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Tambo Machay and Puca Pucara, visit churches and museums, or white water rafting.
Day 8 Lima (B)
Explore the historical center of Lima and the Pueblo Libre neighborhood. Here we visit a local Bodega to learn about Pisco with a demonstration on how to make the perfect pisco sour by a master mixologist. We then enjoy a tasting of the famous drink while soaking in the local atmosphere.
Day 9 Lima-Quito (B)
Travel from Peru to Ecuador (flight not included).
Day 10 Baltra/Black Turtle Cove (B,L,D)
Fly to Baltra. Meet the guide and transfer to the boat. Excursion to Black Turtle Cove in the afternoon.
Day 11 Floreana (B,L,D)
Visit to Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island to observe wildlife. Snorkeling excursion at the Corona del Diablo.
Day 13 Santa Cruz/Quito (B)
Disembark in Puerto Ayora and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see the giant Galapagos tortoises. Fly back to Quito.
Day 12 Española (B,L,D)
Excursions to Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez on Española Island. Guided walks to observe wildlife and opportunities for swimming and snorkelling.
Day 14 Quito (B)
Depart at any time.
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