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Superior Class Peru & Galapagos Cruise Tour

Lima - Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Quito - Luxury Galapagos Cruise
12 days / 11 nights.
Superior Class Peru & Galapagos Cruise Tour
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ITINERARY
Day 1. LIMA - no meals today

As you arrive into Lima airport and exit customs and baggage, you will be warmly welcomed, assisted with your luggage before escorted to your hotel in a private vehicle. Your hotel is the Casa Andina Select Hotel. Free evening.

Casa Andina Hotel

Day 2. LIMA (Breakfast)

After breakfast, visit of colonial and modern Lima, starting in the centre of this vibrant, metropolis. The tour will include a visit of the cathedral, dating from 1654 which still houses the remains of the conquistador Pizarro in the foyer; the Main Square, with the original bronze fountain built in 1650, the Government Palace where the President has his official residence and the San Francisco Convent, with its famous catacombs. Lima, known as the city of the kings, was founded in 1535 by Pizarro and after several devastating earthquakes was rebuilt in 1991; the same year that UNESCO declared Lima a world heritage site. One of the very few South American cities that preserve the colonial past, Lima was home to the Spanish viceroy during the time of the Spanish colonial power. The tour will continue with a visit to the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores.

Meals: B

Day 3. LIMA - CUZCO - SACRED VALLEY (Breakfast)

After breakfast, with boarding passes in hand, you will be driven to the airport for your quick-check-in and brief one hour flight to Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital of the Incas. In Cuzco, you will be warmly welcomed and assisted with your luggage before your short private drive to the Casa Andina Sacred Valley Private Collection Hotel. En route you will visit the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking Cuzco city, Qenko, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara.

Casa Andina Sacred Valley   |  Meals: B

Day 4. SACRED VALLEY - PISAC - OLLANTAYTAMBO (Breakfast)

After breakfast, start of a full-day's excursion to the beautiful Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, situated between Pisac and Ollantaytambo. It is an exceptionally fertile valley that was and remains the larder of Cuzco. You will visit the village of Pisac, founded during colonial times, and set at the foot of a hill crowned by the remains of an ancient Inca city. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, you will witness Indians bartering their products in the main square and artisans from around the area sell their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds, antique reproductions, jewellery, etc. Continue your trip to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town that was not defeated by the Spanish with an opportunity to explore the ruins which tower above.

Meals: B

Day 5. SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU (Breakfast & dinner)

Today you will have an early start and enjoy breakfast before your private chauffeur will take you to Ollantaytambo Railway Station in time for the boarding of the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes. The train will depart at 08.00am for the 1 ½ hour journey before you arrive to Aguas Calientes train station, gateway to the lost city of the Incas. As you disembark, take the short walk to the bus terminal where the bus will be waiting for the short ride up to Machu Picchu, which will meander through breathtaking mountain scenery up to the ancient Inca citadel. Check-in to your hotel, the Sanctuary Lodge Shortly after, your guide Jaime will again lead you on a private guided tour of Machu Picchu, the most spectacular ancient city in the world.
Built by the Inca Pachacutec, and comprising stone blocks fitted with masterful precision, Machu Picchu harmoniously blends into the mountain landscape. There are many theories as to the origins behind Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture. Dinner and accommodation.

Sanctuary Lodge Hotel  |   Meals: B & D

Day 6. MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO (Breakfast and lunch)

Today you will enjoy a free day in Machu Picchu with an opportunity to see the site at sunrise. Today no guide is provided as we feel that Machu Picchu requires a certain amount of self discovery to be fully understood. Take any of the several paths around various parts of the site, trek up to Wayna Picchu or walk down to the Inca's bridge. Let Machu Picchu unfold all its mysteries for you, take in the breathtaking cloud forests and jagged mountains, or marvel at the extraordinary Masonic precision of the ancient Incas. Either way, your day of self discovery will be a day never to be forgotten. Return to Cuzco onboard the afternoon train. Welcome and private drive back to your hotel, the Casa Andina Private Collection.

Casa Andina Private Collection  |   Meals: B & L

Day 7. CUZCO - LIMA - QUITO (Breakfast)

After breakfast, return flight to Lima and your connecting international flight to Quito. As you arrive into Quito airport and exit customs and baggage, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative. You will be assisted with your luggage before escorted to your hotel in a private vehicle. Your hotel in Quito will be the Café Cultura.

Café Cultura  |   Meals: B

Day 8. QUITO (Breakfast)

After a delicious breakfast, you will be met by your guide as you start your full day's private tour of colonial Quito, declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1978. A visit to the Old Town, including the Plaza de la Independencia. The President still conducts business here, so access to the inside may be limited. It is the home of the tomb of Sucre and also houses interesting 17th and 18th century paintings.
A visit to the Parque Alameda that houses the oldest astronomical observatory in South America, as well as an impressive monument of Simon Bolivar.
The Plaza de San Francisco was constructed by the Spanish in 1553, and the church has a high altar made of gold and beautifully carved ceilings. You shall also visit La Compañia, the finest of all Jesuit churches. Damaged through the years by fires and earthquakes, it has since been restored and has a richly sculptured facade and interior. In the afternoon we head over to the Museo Guayasamin and the Capilla del Hombre for a look at some contemporary Ecuadorian art, the Templo Del Hombre, and the famous collected Incan artefacts and jewellery designs by the artist. Return to your hotel.

Meals: B

Day 9. QUITO - GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (Breakfast & dinner) Itinerary subject to change

After breakfast, with boarding passes in hand, you will be driven to the airport for your quick-check-in and flight to Baltra Island on the Galapagos Islands. Arrival, reception and welcome. Your Galapagos fee will be collected here. You will collect your luggage before you take your transfer to the port and boarding of the Legend Vessel for an unforgettable wildlife adventure. After an introductory talk and lunch, your Galapagos expedition begins with a visit to La Galapaguera to observe giant turtles. The day is concluded with a visit to the Loberia highlands.

Meals: B & L

Day 10. SANTA FE - SOUTH PLAZAS ISLAND (All meals)

A visit today to Santa Fe, home to a beautiful turquoise lagoon with two small beaches and where you can view numerous sea lions. Taking a trail along the coast and through an Opuntia Forest where these prickly pear cacti are the largest on the Galapagos. We will also see Santa Fe land iguanas. After the hike, a swim or snorkel in the bay in the company of sea lions. Continue onto South Plaza, one of the smallest islands and only 130 metres wide and just 800 metres long. Here there is a large colony of sea lions, with over 1,000 occupying the smooth rocks. The small cactus forest is populated by land iguanas, where they can be seen sunning themselves or feeding on Opuntia pads and fruits. Along the cliff edge nesting swallow-tailed gulls are the predominant seabirds, along with tropic birds.

Meals: B, L & D

Day 11. ESPAÑOLA - GARDNER BAY - PUNTA SUAREZ (All meals)

A visit to the isolated Española where there is a high percentage of endemic fauna. Gardner Bay, on the eastern shore has a magnificent beach. The beach is frequented by sea lions, and is a major nesting site for marine turtles. Around the small islets nearby, snorkelers will come across many species of fish, turtles and perhaps even sharks. On a trail leading to the western part of the island, several nesting sites of the waved albatros will be encountered. These huge birds nest here from April to December. Finally at Punta Suarez, along with many nesting seabirds there are mockingbirds, Galapagos doves and Galapagos hawks. Several types of reptile, including the marine iguana and the lava lizard, are also inhabitants of the island. Here you may also see a spectacular blowhole, which shoots spray 30 metres into the air.

Meals: B, L & D

Day 12. SAN CRISTOBAL - QUITO (Breakfast)

The last day, we follow in the path of Charles Darwin and navigate close by Kicker Rock, a small islet whose cliffs are home to many sea birds. A visit to the Interpretation Centre at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno before arriving to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno for the transfer to the airport and return flight to Quito in time to connect for your international flight home.

Meals: B

End of our services.


Superior Class Peru & Galapagos Cruise Tour Itinerary Overview:
Day 1. Lima – no meals today
Day 2. Lima (Breakfast)
Day 3. Lima – Cuzco – Sacred Valley (Breakfast)
Day 4. Sacred Valley - Pisac - Ollantaytambo (Breakfast)
Day 5. Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu (Breakfast & dinner)
Day 6. Machu Picchu – Cuzco (Breakfast and lunch)
Day 7. Cuzco - Lima - Quito (Breakfast)
Day 8. Quito (Breakfast)
Day 9. Quito – Galapagos Islands (Breakfast & dinner)
Day 10. Santa Fe – South Plazas Island (All meals)
Day 11. Española – Gardner Bay – Punta Suarez (All meals)
Day 12. San Cristobal – Quito (Breakfast)
End of our services.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
Our Price Includes:
  • Accommodation at indicated hotels and junior suites onboard the Legend Cruise
  • All meals as indicated
  • All airport/train station transfers based on private service
  • Tours as per itinerary with English speaking specialist guides in group service
  • All internal flight tickets in economy class including the international Peru - Ecuador flight
  • Train tickets include the Vistadome train
  • All entrance fees excluding the Galapagos Fees payable directly in cash only
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
Our price does not include:
  • International flight to Peru
  • Meals not indicated
  • Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc
  • Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident etc
  • Airport Baggage porterage and other extras not specified

Superior Class Peru & Galapagos Cruise Tour - 12 days / 11 nights.

Superior Class Peru & Galapagos Cruise Tour

Lima - Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Quito - Luxury Galapagos Cruise
12 days / 11 nights.

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