Best of Peru & Galapagos
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Tour Overview
Combine Peru's incredible landscapes, culture and cuisine with unforgettable wildlife encounters in the Galapagos on this awesome 18-day adventure. Start by eating your way around local markets in Cusco, retracing the steps of the Incas at Machu Picchu and visiting the Uros people who live on floating islands made of reeds on Lake Titicaca. Then, make your way to Quito – the capital of Ecuador – to explore its historic streets before heading to the Galapagos. With an action-packed week on land and underwater, you’ll hike up the rocky slopes of Sierra Negra Volcano, visit flamingo lagoons, snorkel in a bay home to a sea lion colony, and so much more.
Trip Code: GGSDC
Start
Lima
End
Quito
Destination
Peru
Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Plane, Speed Boat, Canoe, Train, Private Vehicle, Public bus
Accommodation
Homestay, Hotel
Days
18
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
16
Style
Originali
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Explore the mother of all Inca sites – Machu Picchu – on a guided tour of this 15th century citadel with an expert local guide.
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Spend a few days in the UNESCO-recognised city of Cusco – the perfect place to sample Andean delicacies, wander through storied laneways or take in the mountain views over a Pisco sour.
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Take a boat tour of Lake Titicaca – the world's highest navigable lake – and experience local life on the shores at a homestay with a Llachon family.
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Get acquainted with the ornate churches, plazas and boulevards of Quito, Ecuador's lively capital, on a walking tour of the historic centre.
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Observe giant tortoises at the Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz – these nearly extinct creatures are one of the many incredible animals that call the Galapagos home.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Plane, Speed Boat, Canoe, Train, Private Vehicle, Public bus
Accommodation
Homestay, Hotel
Included activities
- Lima - Leader-led walking tour
- Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
- Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
- Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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