Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
QuitoOptional Activities
- Urban Adventures: Legends and Culture Tour (USD50)
Landmarks Quito Old Town - Day 2
Quito to Tena
Quito to Tena- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the eco-lodge)
Included Activities
- Night walk in Amazon rainforest with group leader
Landmarks Arajuno River - Day 3
Tena
Tena- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided rainforest hike with local Indigenous guide
- Visit to animal rescue centre
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 4
Tena to Banos
Tena to BanosIncluded Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of Banos
- Visit to Pailon del Diablo waterfall
Landmarks Pailon del Diablo - Day 5
Banos
BanosOptional Activities
- Swing at the End of the World (USD2)
- Bellavista Viewpoint hike (Free)
- Hot springs visit (USD5)
- Route of the waterfalls (USD2)
Landmarks Bellavista Viewpoint - Day 6
Banos to Cotopaxi National Park to Quito
Banos to Cotopaxi National Park to Quito- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at La Cienega hacienda)
Included Activities
- Hike to Limpiopungo Lagoon in Cotopaxi National Park
- Tour of La Cienega hacienda including architecture, gardens and chapel
- Guided tour of flower farm
Landmarks Cotopaxi National Park Cotopaxi Volcano Limpiopungo Lagoon La Cienega Hacienda 
- Day 7
Quito to Cotacachi
Quito to Cotacachi- Meals
- Lunch (Pachamanca lunch cooked with volcanic stones)
Included Activities
- Pachamanca food ceremony and village experience
- Visit to women's entrepreneurship programs
Landmarks La Calera Community - Day 8
Cotacachi to Cuicocha to Otavalo to Quito
Cotacachi to Cuicocha to Otavalo to Quito- Meals
- Breakfast (Home-cooked breakfast with your hosts)
Included Activities
- Cuicocha Lagoon viewpoint walk
- Otavalo Indigenous market visit
Landmarks Cuicocha Lagoon Otavalo Indigenous Market - Day 9
Quito
QuitoIncluded Activities
- Leader-led tour of Quito's historic centre
- Visit to Basilica Voto Nacional
- Visit to La Compania de Jesus church
Landmarks Parque de la Alameda Basilica Voto Nacional La Compania de Jesus San Francisco Square - Day 10
Quito to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Quito to San Cristobal, GalapagosIncluded Activities
- Snorkeling at La Loberia (1.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Lunch to get to know fellow travelers
- Wetsuit rental (shortsleeve for 5 days: USD60)
Landmarks La Loberia 
- Day 11
San Cristobal, Galapagos
San Cristobal, Galapagos- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the boat)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) with snorkeling
- Interpretation Center visit (45 minutes)
- Cerro Tijeretas (Frigatebird Hill) viewpoint walk (1 hour)
Landmarks Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) Cerro Tijeretas - Day 12
San Cristobal to Floreana to Isabela, Galapagos
San Cristobal to Floreana to Isabela, Galapagos- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal at Leila, family-run restaurant)
Included Activities
- Isla Floreana black sand beach walk
- Snorkeling at Isla Floreana
- Traditional lunch at Leila restaurant
Landmarks Isla Floreana - Day 13
Isabela, Galapagos
Isabela, Galapagos- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley) visit and snorkeling
- Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center visit
- Flamingo lagoon visit
- Kayaking around Bay of Puerto Villamil
Landmarks Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley) Bay of Puerto Villamil - Day 14
Isabela, Galapagos
Isabela, Galapagos- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sierra Negra Volcano hike (5-6 hours, 17 km round trip, challenging)
Landmarks Sierra Negra Volcano - Day 15
Isabela to Santa Cruz, Galapagos
Isabela to Santa Cruz, Galapagos- Meals
- Lunch (Encebollado (local tuna soup))
Included Activities
- Santa Cruz Highlands visit (3 hours)
- Family-run organic farm tour with sugar cane mill
- Encebollado cooking demonstration and lunch
Landmarks Santa Cruz Highlands - Day 16
Santa Cruz, Galapagos
Santa Cruz, Galapagos- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tortuga Bay scenic walk and beach time
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit
- Galapagos Conservancy visit (The Intrepid Foundation partner)
Landmarks Tortuga Bay Charles Darwin Research Station - Day 17
Galapagos to Quito
Galapagos to Quito - Day 18
Quito to Lima
Quito to Lima - Day 19
Lima to Cusco
Lima to CuscoIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Cusco
Landmarks Qoricancha Temple San Pedro Market Plaza de Armas 12 Angled Stone Regocijo Square San Blas Square 
- Day 20
Cusco to Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo
Cusco to Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in local Sacred Valley community), Snack (Snack and drink at AMA Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Sacred Valley community visit with lunch and cultural exchange
- Snack and visit at AMA Restaurant social enterprise in Urubamba
Optional Activities
- Ollantaytambo archaeological site visit (PEN70)
Landmarks Sacred Valley Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site - Day 21
Ollantaytambo - Inca Trail Start
Ollantaytambo - Inca Trail Start- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner prepared by camp cook (Route 1 & 2 only))
Included Activities
- Route 1 (Inca Trail): Guided hike with local porters support to 3100m campsite
- Route 2 (Quarry Trail): Guided hike to 3700m campsite with Q'orimarca visit
- Route 3: Pisac market visit and shopping
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Picnic lunch at San Pedro Market
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Inca Trail Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Q'orimarca Pisac Market - Day 22
Inca Trail - Day 2
Inca Trail - Day 2- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1: Guided hike to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) at 4200m and descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite
- Route 2: Guided hike over Puccaqasa and Kuychicassa passes to Intipunku with descent to campsite
- Route 3: Tambomachay to Cusco trek with stops at Puka Pukara, Quenqo and Saksaywaman
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Visit Merida, Mendivil and Olave art galleries and workshops
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Intipunku Nevado Veronica Tambomachay Puka Pukara Quenqo Saksaywaman - Day 23
Inca Trail - Day 3
Inca Trail - Day 3- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route 1: Guided hike over Runkuracay and Phuyupatamarca passes to Winay Wayna campsite
- Route 2: Guided downhill hike to Kachiqata quarry and Ollantaytambo exploration with train to Aguas Calientes
- Route 3: Train journey to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Cordillera Vilcabamba Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes 
- Day 24
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Machu Picchu - Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 4 am (Route 1 only)), Lunch (Lunch together in Aguas Calientes (Route 2 & 3 only))
Included Activities
- Route 1: Final 2.5-hour hike to Intipunku (Sun Gate) entrance to Machu Picchu
- Route 2 & 3: Guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins
Landmarks Intipunku Machu Picchu 
- Day 25
Cusco
CuscoOptional Activities
- Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included): PEN135
- Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included): PEN75
- Contemporary Art Museum visit
- Regional History Museum visit
- Qosqo Native Art Museum visit
