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Land of the Incas (Galapagos East Cruise)

18 days
From Lima to Quito
4.5 (2,253 reviews)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lima

    Lima
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Lima

    Lima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Lima highlights
    • Visit to Casona San Marcos with historical learning
    • Snack from local vendor at Casona San Marcos
    • Workshop: Learn to play the 'cajón' percussion instrument
    • Introduction to 'música negra' dance steps
    • Visit to Main Square of Lima

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Miraflores with local expert featuring Larcomar shopping centre and Kennedy Park
    • Dinner at one of the restaurants in 'Pasaje de Ramón'
    Landmarks
    Casona San Marcos
    Main Square of Lima
    Larcomar
    Kennedy Park
  3. Day 3

    Lima to Cusco - Sacred Valley

    Lima to Cusco - Sacred Valley
    Meals
    Lunch (Local Peruvian lunch with sweeping views of the Sacred Valley)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Lima to Cusco
    • Local Peruvian lunch with Sacred Valley views
    • Shaman ceremony welcoming you to Peru
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 4

    Sacred Valley

    Sacred Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay)

    Included Activities

    • Be My Guest experience meeting Giant White Corn farmers
    • Learn about traditional and modern corn cultivation methods
    • Watch Marinera dance performance
    • Hands-on cooking class
    • Pisco Sour preparation lesson with Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley
  5. Day 5

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El MaPi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ollantaytambo Inca fortress and ruins
    • Vistadome train journey to Machu Picchu with light snack included
    • Guided exploration of Machu Picchu temples, palaces and terraces
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    Machu Picchu
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Machu Picchu to Cusco

    Machu Picchu to Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Cusco)

    Included Activities

    • Final exploration of Machu Picchu
    • Train journey back towards Cusco
    • Learn about natural dyeing techniques of native weavers
    • Visit to Pisac handicraft market
    • Sampling of chicha (Peruvian corn beer)
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Pisac Market
  7. Day 7

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Cusco)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sacsayhuamán UNESCO-listed Incan fortress
    • Guided city tour of Cusco
    • Visit to Korikancha (once the most important temple in the Incan Empire)
    • Visit to Mantay social project supporting young mothers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Choco Museum
    • Explore Maras Salt Mines and Moray terraces
    • Walking tour of Cusco after dark
    • Peruvian cooking class
    Landmarks
    Sacsayhuamán
    Korikancha
    Mantay
    Choco Museum
    Maras Salt Mines
    Moray Terraces
  8. Day 8

    Cusco to Puno

    Cusco to Puno
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local family home), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno)

    Included Activities

    • Journey crossing La Raya Pass
    • Exploration of Raqchi archaeological site
    • Lunch and cultural exchange at local family home
    • Paint your own torito de Pucará ceramic bull
    Landmarks
    La Raya Pass
    Raqchi
  9. Day 9

    Lake Titicaca

    Lake Titicaca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch on Taquile Island), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise across Lake Titicaca
    • Visit to Uros Floating Islands
    • Meet local family at Uros Floating Islands
    • Learn about totora reed reed construction
    • Visit to Taquile Island
    • Meet Indigenous community of Taquile Island
    • Learn about UNESCO-listed knitting and weaving traditions
    • Home-cooked lunch on Taquile Island
    Landmarks
    Lake Titicaca
    Uros Floating Islands
    Taquile Island
  10. Day 10

    Lake Titicaca - Juliaca - Lima - Paracas

    Lake Titicaca - Juliaca - Lima - Paracas
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Spa Hotel Aranwa), Hotel (Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Journey from Puno to Paracas via Lima

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along the Malecon in Paracas
    Landmarks
    Paracas
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Paracas to Nazca Lines

    Paracas to Nazca Lines
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Regional lunch at Pisco winery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic flight over Nazca Lines
    • Viewing of Nazca geoglyphs (hummingbird, spider, monkey, condor)
    • Visit to Regional Museum of Ica
    • Tour of Pisco winery with Local Specialist
    • Pisco sampling
    • Regional lunch at winery

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon exploration and relaxation
    Landmarks
    Nazca Lines
    Regional Museum of Ica
  12. Day 12

    Paracas to Ballestas Islands - Lima

    Paracas to Ballestas Islands - Lima
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner in Larco Museum's garden restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iberostar Hotel Lima), Hotel (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise around Ballestas Islands with Local Specialist
    • Viewing of wildlife including sea lions, birds and penguins
    • View of Candelabro in Pisco Bay
    • Visit to Larco Museum with Local Specialist
    • Farewell dinner in Larco Museum's garden restaurant
    Landmarks
    Ballestas Islands
    Candelabro
    Larco Museum
  13. Day 13

    Lima to Quito

    Lima to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton)
  14. Day 14

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to historical centre of Quito
    • Travel to 'Middle of the World' on the Equator
    Landmarks
    Historic Centre of Quito
    Middle of the World (Equator)
  15. Day 15

    Quito to East Galápagos Cruise

    Quito to East Galápagos Cruise
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board cruise ship), Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (M/V Galápagos Legend)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Quito to Baltra Island
    • Transfer to Galápagos cruise ship
    • Lunch on board cruise ship
    • Guided walk on North Seymour Island with Local Specialist
    • Wildlife viewing (frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, sea lions)
    • Snorkeling in North Seymour Island waters
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
    North Seymour Island
    Daphne Islands
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  16. Day 16

    Bartolomé and Santiago Islands

    Bartolomé and Santiago Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Bartolomé Island
    • Guided hike with Local Specialist to lookout point
    • Viewing of Pinnacle Rock and volcanic landscape
    • Snorkeling at Bartolomé Island
    • Wildlife viewing (Galápagos penguins, white-tipped reef sharks, sea lions)
    • Visit to Sullivan Bay
    • Walk across pahoehoe lava flows
    • Beach time for swimming or snorkeling
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Bartolomé Island
    Pinnacle Rock
    Santiago Island
    Sullivan Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    San Cristóbal Island

    San Cristóbal Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Punta Pitt on San Cristóbal Island
    • Guided hike up eroded tuff cone with panoramic views
    • Wildlife viewing (three booby species)
    • Snorkeling or kayaking along the coast
    • Wildlife viewing (sea lions, marine birds)
    • Visit to Cerro Brujo
    • Walk to hidden lagoon
    • Wildlife viewing (black-necked stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails)
    • Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling at Punta Pitt
    • Kayaking at Punta Pitt
    • Snorkeling at Cerro Brujo
    Landmarks
    San Cristóbal Island
    Punta Pitt
    Cerro Brujo
  18. Day 18

    San Cristóbal Island

    San Cristóbal Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve
    • Visit to La Galapaguera breeding centre
    • Learn about San Cristóbal tortoise restoration efforts
    • Time for last-minute souvenir shopping in town
    • Transfer to San Cristóbal Airport
    Landmarks
    Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve
    La Galapaguera

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