Day 01 - Arrival Lima
Upon arrival at the Lima airport, you will receive assistance from a representative, and transportation service will take you to your hotel. You will have the remainder of the day to explore the city independently. With approximately 10 million people living there, the capital of Peru is a modern metropolis full of history and currently undergoing exciting cultural and economic transformations. Stay the night in Lima.
Day 02 - Lima City tour
After the hotel's breakfast. Get up at the inn at roughly 9 am and investigate Lima's old town, a UNESCO World Legacy Site, loaded with interesting notable structures. The Larco Museum is located in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion constructed on a seventh-century pre-Columbian pyramid in the traditional Pueblo Libre district. The entire pre-Hispanic gold and silver collection, in addition to erotic art, can be found in the museum. After that, pay a visit to Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion that Francisco Pizarro, the chief conquistador, gave to one of his captains, Jeronimo de Aliaga. The only house from that era that still belongs to the same family is this one. Take a scenic tour of the colonial downtown as you continue. Visit the Main Square to take in the extravagant Spanish Empire architecture. Take note of Lima's cathedral, which was built in the 16th century. Return to your hotel around noon after the tour is over. Day off for leisure. Stay the night in Lima.
Day 03 - Lima to Cusco City tour & Archaeological sites
At the hotel, breakfast. You will be taken to the Lima airport by a transportation company to board your Cusco flight (the Lima-Cusco flight is not included). A domestic flight between Lima and Cusco must arrive by 10:30 p.m. Arrivals afternoon are too late. When you arrive in the Imperial City, a representative will meet you and take you to your chosen hotel. After a brief break at the hotel, your local guide will pick you up at 1 p.m. to begin the tour. Take a guided tour of this charming city, the Inca Empire's capital, for four hours. The tour begins with a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent, a massive Renaissance-baroque structure that was built on top of the Inca Coricancha Temple. It was one of the most important temples for sun worship, and its foundations are still visible at the convent's base. According to ancient records, the temple was decorated with natural imagery and covered in gold leaf. After that, pay a visit to the Cathedral, the Main Square's tallest structure. Visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and the ruins of the temple and amphitheater of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practiced agricultural rituals, in the hills above Cusco. The fortress's imposing ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco. Respect Qenqo and afterward at long last visit Puka Pukara ('Red fortification's in Quechua) an Inca military complex situated on a noticeable slope. Its homes squares, washrooms, water systems, walls, and pinnacles can in any case be valued. Return to your hotel around 5.30 p.m. after that. Cusco for the night.
Day 04 - Cusco, Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay, Ollantaytambo & Sacred Valley
At the hotel, breakfast. You will leave the city in the morning to go to the town of Chinchero. On Sundays, you should also go to the local market in Chinchero. Chinchero is a traditional urban center in Cusco that is high up and has a beautiful view of the valley. This region's inhabitants display artisanal practices and inherited knowledge of the Incas through their attire and customs. In addition, there are archaeological remains and a stunning church from the seventeenth century, one of Peru's first Catholic structures. After that, you'll be taken to the Living Museum of Yucay, an Andean interpretation center where you can watch demonstrations of how to make textiles, adobe, pottery, and silverware in the same way they were done in the past; a brand-new recreation of Inca customs. Additionally, the museum has llamas, sheep, and alpacas that can be fed! From here, continue on to Ollantaytambo, where you can visit the town, which has been inhabited continuously since the Incas' time and sample superior Andean cuisine at a local restaurant. Later, pay a visit to the famous fortress that was built next to a mountain. You will be taken back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley at the conclusion of this activity. Stay the night in the Sacred Valley.
Day 05 - Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Cusco
At the hotel, breakfast. The train ride to Aguas Calientes from Ollanta Station takes you through stunning Andean landscapes for an hour and a half before reaching Machu Picchu. When there, you will be directed to the transport (brief transport ride) that takes you to Machu Picchu, the 'lost city of the Incas'. The archaeological site is thought to have been built by Inca Pachactec as his vacation home around 1450. Notwithstanding, after a century, the city was deserted after the Spanish victory, saving itself from the obliteration that arrived at other Inca settlements. Instead, the stone structures were gradually swallowed up by the jungle, which concealed and shielded them. During the two-hour guided tour, you will learn about this impressive citadel's history and its most notable landmarks, including the main square, royal rooms, temple with three windows, sacred clock, and cemeteries. Return to Aguas Calientes to begin your return trip to Cusco after the tour. Cusco for the night.
Day 06 - Cusco to Guayaquil
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, You will be taken to the Cusco airport by a transportation service to board your Guayaquil flight (the Cusco-Guayaquil flight is not included). You will be taken to your hotel by a representative and a transportation company when you arrive at the Ecuadorian airport. Day off for leisure. Spend the night in Guayaquil.
Day 07 - Guayaquil to Galapagos
Transfer from the hotel in Guayaquil to the airport to board a flight to the Galapagos Islands (the flight from Guayaquil to Baltra Island is not included). To maximize your time in the Galapagos Islands, we recommend booking the earliest flight from Guayaquil to the islands and the later flight from the islands to Guayaquil. After completing the entry procedures at the Galapagos airport, a representative will be waiting to accompany you on your transfer to the port. Arrive at the dock 15 minutes later to board the 20-minute ferry that will take you from the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island. A stunning Ecological Reserve awaits you once you reach the upper part of the island: The El Chato or Cerro Mesa In these reserves, you can learn about the local endemic flora and observe giant turtles in their natural environment. After the experience, go to the town of Puerto Ayora to see the Charles Darwin station, a scientific research center that studies the evolution of species and the islands' history. At last, you will be moved to your Puerto Ayora lodging. Stay for the night in Puerto Ayora.
Day 08 - Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island) to Island Navigation
Sailing to one of the impressive islands in the Galapagos archipelago is a great way to spend the day. You will be taken to the pier in the morning to begin the excursion. The route takes you to one of the following islands, which we will reconfirm a few days before your trip begins, depending on availability: Santa Fe, Seymour Norte, Isabela, San Cristóbal, Bartolomé, Plazas, or Discover the impressive biodiversity that has captivated explorers and visitors for centuries by getting in close contact with nature. Take pleasure in a light lunch. You will return to your hotel in Puerto Ayora after the excursion.
Bartolome Island: Pinnacle Rock, one of the Galapagos' most iconic geological and photogenic landmarks, is what makes Bartolome famous. A small colony of Galápagos Penguins, one of the smallest species of penguins in the world and the only one found north of the Equator, is stumbling awkwardly around the rocks at the base of Pinnacle Rock. A climb to the island's highest point during a visit to Bartolome provides breathtaking views of the surrounding lava landscape, frequently referred to as the Galapagos "moonscape." Small craters, amazing rock, ash, and lava formations of varying types and origins, and some "pioneer" plants colonizing the fresh lava and ash flows, make the location an open textbook for geology.
Isabela Island: Take a seat on the boat at the Puerto Ayora dock to travel to Isabela Island (approximately two hours). You can start exploring this fascinating island when you get to Isabela Island. The first stop will be the Flamingo Lagoon, where you can get a close-up look at these stunning birds in their natural environment. Continue to the town's Breeding Center to learn more about the natural history of the Galápagos Islands. Finally, visit Concha Perla Beach, which is just a few meters from the pier at El Embarcadero and can be reached via a wooden walkway. The path leads to a tranquil bay surrounded by natural rocks and fed by shallow, clear waters, where it passes through a mangrove forest and a small sea lion colony. It's a great spot to look at the incredible variety of marine life. You will be able to swim and snorkel alongside sea lions, penguins, turtles, and tropical fish.
Plaza Sur Island: South Plaza's unusual vegetation, which includes another Opuntia cactus species and the vibrant Sesuvium plants, is one of its main features. These are a native variety of a succulent plant that spreads over the gray lava rocks and stores water in its tubular leaves, creating a reddish carpet. Parts of the small island are dominated by a colony of Galapagos land iguanas. Blue-footed boobies, pelicans, swallow-tailed gulls, and the extremely colorful red-billed tropic birds are just a few of the sea birds that can be observed from the sheer cliffs of the southern shore.
Santa Fe Island: Of all the Galápagos visitor attractions, Santa Fe has one of the most stunning bays. A small peninsula that runs along the northern shore protects a turquoise-colored cove. In colonies of the Galapagos sea lions frequently populate the sandy beaches. An obvious rough path prompts inside and Cliffside regions where the St Nick Fe endemic types of land iguana can be tracked down inside an extremely pleasant backwoods of Opuntia or thorny pear Prickly plants. The largest of their kind on the islands are these endemic cactus trees. You can swim or snorkel with sea lions in the bay's calm waters following the hike.
Seymour Norte Island: One of the islands that have been uplifted by underground seismic activity is North Seymour, which is flatter than other islands. Located north of Baltra, the main airport of the Archipelago; One of the best places on the island to see blue-footed boobies nesting in flat, rocky areas close to the coast is here. One of the largest Magnificent Frigate bird colonies can be found by following the trail into the island's interior. Some of the most stunning sights in the Galápagos come from the explosion of bright red pouches inflated by male frigates to entice females during mating season.
San Cristobal Island: You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Puerto Ayora dock to board a small boat that will take you to San Cristobal (about two hours). Take the navigation excursion to a nearby location when you arrive in San Cristobal: Kicker Rock, Lobos Island, or Ochoa Beach You can learn about the fascinating archipelago's flora and fauna during this trip.
Stay for the night in Puerto Ayora.
Day 09 - Puerto Ayora to Santa Cruz Island
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel to refuel. Your tour of Santa Cruz Island, a one-of-a-kind tour of its rich bay, will then begin at the dock at the meeting point, which will be prearranged with the guide. You will leave to the principal objective: the small island of Lobera, where you can swim with inquisitive sea lions. After that, you'll keep looking at Cracks, Los Perros Beach, Love Channel, and Sharks Channel. Partaking in the locating of sharks, blue-footed boobies, iguanas, beams, and numerous different species during this great visit. You will return to Puerto Ayora around 2:30 p.m. when you are done, and you will have the rest of the afternoon to relax. Stay for the night in Puerto Ayora.
Day 10 - Depart from Galapagos
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to the agreed-upon port of Santa Cruz Island for your ferry ride across the Itabaca Canal. Arriving at the port after a 20-minute tour, you'll be transferred to the Baltra airport for your return flight to Ecuadorian continental territory (not included).
Day 01 - Arrival Lima
Upon arrival at the Lima airport, you will receive assistance from a representative, and transportation service will take you to your hotel. You will have the remainder of the day to explore the city independently. With approximately 10 million people living there, the capital of Peru is a modern metropolis full of history and currently undergoing exciting cultural and economic transformations. Stay the night in Lima.
Day 02 - Lima City tour
After the hotel's breakfast. Get up at the inn at roughly 9 am and investigate Lima's old town, a UNESCO World Legacy Site, loaded with interesting notable structures. The Larco Museum is located in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion constructed on a seventh-century pre-Columbian pyramid in the traditional Pueblo Libre district. The entire pre-Hispanic gold and silver collection, in addition to erotic art, can be found in the museum. After that, pay a visit to Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion that Francisco Pizarro, the chief conquistador, gave to one of his captains, Jeronimo de Aliaga. The only house from that era that still belongs to the same family is this one. Take a scenic tour of the colonial downtown as you continue. Visit the Main Square to take in the extravagant Spanish Empire architecture. Take note of Lima's cathedral, which was built in the 16th century. Return to your hotel around noon after the tour is over. Day off for leisure. Stay the night in Lima.
Day 03 - Lima to Cusco City tour & Archaeological sites
At the hotel, breakfast. You will be taken to the Lima airport by a transportation company to board your Cusco flight (the Lima-Cusco flight is not included). A domestic flight between Lima and Cusco must arrive by 10:30 p.m. Arrivals afternoon are too late. When you arrive in the Imperial City, a representative will meet you and take you to your chosen hotel. After a brief break at the hotel, your local guide will pick you up at 1 p.m. to begin the tour. Take a guided tour of this charming city, the Inca Empire's capital, for four hours. The tour begins with a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent, a massive Renaissance-baroque structure that was built on top of the Inca Coricancha Temple. It was one of the most important temples for sun worship, and its foundations are still visible at the convent's base. According to ancient records, the temple was decorated with natural imagery and covered in gold leaf. After that, pay a visit to the Cathedral, the Main Square's tallest structure. Visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman and the ruins of the temple and amphitheater of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practiced agricultural rituals, in the hills above Cusco. The fortress's imposing ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco. Respect Qenqo and afterward at long last visit Puka Pukara ('Red fortification's in Quechua) an Inca military complex situated on a noticeable slope. Its homes squares, washrooms, water systems, walls, and pinnacles can in any case be valued. Return to your hotel around 5.30 p.m. after that. Cusco for the night.
Day 04 - Cusco, Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay, Ollantaytambo & Sacred Valley
At the hotel, breakfast. You will leave the city in the morning to go to the town of Chinchero. On Sundays, you should also go to the local market in Chinchero. Chinchero is a traditional urban center in Cusco that is high up and has a beautiful view of the valley. This region's inhabitants display artisanal practices and inherited knowledge of the Incas through their attire and customs. In addition, there are archaeological remains and a stunning church from the seventeenth century, one of Peru's first Catholic structures. After that, you'll be taken to the Living Museum of Yucay, an Andean interpretation center where you can watch demonstrations of how to make textiles, adobe, pottery, and silverware in the same way they were done in the past; a brand-new recreation of Inca customs. Additionally, the museum has llamas, sheep, and alpacas that can be fed! From here, continue on to Ollantaytambo, where you can visit the town, which has been inhabited continuously since the Incas' time and sample superior Andean cuisine at a local restaurant. Later, pay a visit to the famous fortress that was built next to a mountain. You will be taken back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley at the conclusion of this activity. Stay the night in the Sacred Valley.
Day 05 - Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Cusco
At the hotel, breakfast. The train ride to Aguas Calientes from Ollanta Station takes you through stunning Andean landscapes for an hour and a half before reaching Machu Picchu. When there, you will be directed to the transport (brief transport ride) that takes you to Machu Picchu, the 'lost city of the Incas'. The archaeological site is thought to have been built by Inca Pachactec as his vacation home around 1450. Notwithstanding, after a century, the city was deserted after the Spanish victory, saving itself from the obliteration that arrived at other Inca settlements. Instead, the stone structures were gradually swallowed up by the jungle, which concealed and shielded them. During the two-hour guided tour, you will learn about this impressive citadel's history and its most notable landmarks, including the main square, royal rooms, temple with three windows, sacred clock, and cemeteries. Return to Aguas Calientes to begin your return trip to Cusco after the tour. Cusco for the night.
Day 06 - Cusco to Guayaquil
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, You will be taken to the Cusco airport by a transportation service to board your Guayaquil flight (the Cusco-Guayaquil flight is not included). You will be taken to your hotel by a representative and a transportation company when you arrive at the Ecuadorian airport. Day off for leisure. Spend the night in Guayaquil.
Day 07 - Guayaquil to Galapagos
Transfer from the hotel in Guayaquil to the airport to board a flight to the Galapagos Islands (the flight from Guayaquil to Baltra Island is not included). To maximize your time in the Galapagos Islands, we recommend booking the earliest flight from Guayaquil to the islands and the later flight from the islands to Guayaquil. After completing the entry procedures at the Galapagos airport, a representative will be waiting to accompany you on your transfer to the port. Arrive at the dock 15 minutes later to board the 20-minute ferry that will take you from the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island. A stunning Ecological Reserve awaits you once you reach the upper part of the island: The El Chato or Cerro Mesa In these reserves, you can learn about the local endemic flora and observe giant turtles in their natural environment. After the experience, go to the town of Puerto Ayora to see the Charles Darwin station, a scientific research center that studies the evolution of species and the islands' history. At last, you will be moved to your Puerto Ayora lodging. Stay for the night in Puerto Ayora.
Day 08 - Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island) to Island Navigation
Sailing to one of the impressive islands in the Galapagos archipelago is a great way to spend the day. You will be taken to the pier in the morning to begin the excursion. The route takes you to one of the following islands, which we will reconfirm a few days before your trip begins, depending on availability: Santa Fe, Seymour Norte, Isabela, San Cristóbal, Bartolomé, Plazas, or Discover the impressive biodiversity that has captivated explorers and visitors for centuries by getting in close contact with nature. Take pleasure in a light lunch. You will return to your hotel in Puerto Ayora after the excursion.
Bartolome Island: Pinnacle Rock, one of the Galapagos' most iconic geological and photogenic landmarks, is what makes Bartolome famous. A small colony of Galápagos Penguins, one of the smallest species of penguins in the world and the only one found north of the Equator, is stumbling awkwardly around the rocks at the base of Pinnacle Rock. A climb to the island's highest point during a visit to Bartolome provides breathtaking views of the surrounding lava landscape, frequently referred to as the Galapagos "moonscape." Small craters, amazing rock, ash, and lava formations of varying types and origins, and some "pioneer" plants colonizing the fresh lava and ash flows, make the location an open textbook for geology.
Isabela Island: Take a seat on the boat at the Puerto Ayora dock to travel to Isabela Island (approximately two hours). You can start exploring this fascinating island when you get to Isabela Island. The first stop will be the Flamingo Lagoon, where you can get a close-up look at these stunning birds in their natural environment. Continue to the town's Breeding Center to learn more about the natural history of the Galápagos Islands. Finally, visit Concha Perla Beach, which is just a few meters from the pier at El Embarcadero and can be reached via a wooden walkway. The path leads to a tranquil bay surrounded by natural rocks and fed by shallow, clear waters, where it passes through a mangrove forest and a small sea lion colony. It's a great spot to look at the incredible variety of marine life. You will be able to swim and snorkel alongside sea lions, penguins, turtles, and tropical fish.
Plaza Sur Island: South Plaza's unusual vegetation, which includes another Opuntia cactus species and the vibrant Sesuvium plants, is one of its main features. These are a native variety of a succulent plant that spreads over the gray lava rocks and stores water in its tubular leaves, creating a reddish carpet. Parts of the small island are dominated by a colony of Galapagos land iguanas. Blue-footed boobies, pelicans, swallow-tailed gulls, and the extremely colorful red-billed tropic birds are just a few of the sea birds that can be observed from the sheer cliffs of the southern shore.
Santa Fe Island: Of all the Galápagos visitor attractions, Santa Fe has one of the most stunning bays. A small peninsula that runs along the northern shore protects a turquoise-colored cove. In colonies of the Galapagos sea lions frequently populate the sandy beaches. An obvious rough path prompts inside and Cliffside regions where the St Nick Fe endemic types of land iguana can be tracked down inside an extremely pleasant backwoods of Opuntia or thorny pear Prickly plants. The largest of their kind on the islands are these endemic cactus trees. You can swim or snorkel with sea lions in the bay's calm waters following the hike.
Seymour Norte Island: One of the islands that have been uplifted by underground seismic activity is North Seymour, which is flatter than other islands. Located north of Baltra, the main airport of the Archipelago; One of the best places on the island to see blue-footed boobies nesting in flat, rocky areas close to the coast is here. One of the largest Magnificent Frigate bird colonies can be found by following the trail into the island's interior. Some of the most stunning sights in the Galápagos come from the explosion of bright red pouches inflated by male frigates to entice females during mating season.
San Cristobal Island: You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Puerto Ayora dock to board a small boat that will take you to San Cristobal (about two hours). Take the navigation excursion to a nearby location when you arrive in San Cristobal: Kicker Rock, Lobos Island, or Ochoa Beach You can learn about the fascinating archipelago's flora and fauna during this trip.
Stay for the night in Puerto Ayora.
Day 09 - Puerto Ayora to Santa Cruz Island
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel to refuel. Your tour of Santa Cruz Island, a one-of-a-kind tour of its rich bay, will then begin at the dock at the meeting point, which will be prearranged with the guide. You will leave to the principal objective: the small island of Lobera, where you can swim with inquisitive sea lions. After that, you'll keep looking at Cracks, Los Perros Beach, Love Channel, and Sharks Channel. Partaking in the locating of sharks, blue-footed boobies, iguanas, beams, and numerous different species during this great visit. You will return to Puerto Ayora around 2:30 p.m. when you are done, and you will have the rest of the afternoon to relax. Stay for the night in Puerto Ayora.
Day 10 - Depart from Galapagos
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to the agreed-upon port of Santa Cruz Island for your ferry ride across the Itabaca Canal. Arriving at the port after a 20-minute tour, you'll be transferred to the Baltra airport for your return flight to Ecuadorian continental territory (not included).