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Land of the Incas (Galapagos North And Central Cruise)

18 days
From Lima to Quito
4.5 (2,263 reviews)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical 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 (SOUMA Lima, Vignette Collection)
  2. Day 2

    Lima

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Casona San Marcos with local specialist
    • Learn to play the cajón percussion instrument
    • Introduction to música negra dance
    • Visit the Main Square of Lima
    • Local snack from a pregonero vendor

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Miraflores with local expert
    • Explore Larcomar shopping centre
    • 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

    • Scenic flight to Cusco
    • Local Peruvian lunch with Sacred Valley views
    • Shaman ceremony welcoming you to Peru
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley
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  4. Day 4

    Sacred Valley

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

    Included Activities

    • Be My Guest experience meeting Giant White Corn farmers
    • Learn about traditional and modern farming techniques
    • Marinera dance performance
    • Hands-on cooking class
    • Learn to make Pisco Sour with local specialist
    Landmarks
    Sacred Valley
  5. Day 5

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu

    Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Snack (Light snack included on train)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El MaPi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ollantaytambo fortress
    • Scenic train ride on Vistadome to Machu Picchu
    • Light snack on train
    • Guided exploration of Machu Picchu temples, palaces and terraces
    Landmarks
    Ollantaytambo
    Machu Picchu
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  6. Day 6

    Machu Picchu to Cusco

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

    Included Activities

    • Early morning exploration of Machu Picchu
    • Train journey back to Sacred Valley
    • Learn about natural dyeing techniques with local weavers
    • Visit Pisac handicraft market
    • Sample chicha, traditional Andean corn beer
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Pisac
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  7. Day 7

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Cusco)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sacsayhuamán UNESCO-listed fortress
    • Guided city tour of Cusco
    • Visit Korikancha temple
    • Visit Mantay community project supporting young mothers

    Optional Activities

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

    Cusco to Puno

    Cusco to Puno
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Shared lunch with local family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno)

    Included Activities

    • Cross La Raya Pass
    • Explore Raqchi archaeological site
    • Share lunch with local family
    • 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)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise on Lake Titicaca
    • Visit Uros Floating Islands
    • Meet local family at Uros
    • Learn about totora reed construction
    • Cruise to Taquile Island
    • Meet Indigenous Taquile community
    • Learn about UNESCO-listed textile 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 (Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Puno to Lima
    • Transfer to Paracas
    • Explore Paracas coastal town

    Optional Activities

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

    Paracas to Nazca Lines

    Paracas to Nazca Lines
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxed lunch of regional dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic flight over Nazca Lines
    • View Nazca geoglyphs from the air
    • Visit Regional Museum of Ica
    • Winery tour and Pisco production learning
    • Sample curated Pisco selection
    • Lunch of regional dishes

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paracas or unwind at own pace
    Landmarks
    Nazca Lines
    Regional Museum of Ica
  12. Day 12

    Paracas - Ballestas Islands - Lima

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

    Included Activities

    • Cruise around Ballestas Islands
    • See Candelabro in Pisco Bay
    • Wildlife viewing: sea lions, fur seals, pelicans, Humboldt penguins
    • Visit Larco Museum with local specialist
    • Farewell dinner in museum 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
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sheraton)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Quito historic centre UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit 'Middle of the World' at the Equator
    Landmarks
    Quito Historic Centre
    Middle of the World
  15. Day 15

    Baltra Island - Galapagos

    Baltra Island - Galapagos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (M/V Galápagos Legend)

    Included Activities

    • Disembarkation at Baltra Island
    • Board Galapagos Legend cruise ship
    • Cruise to Black Turtle Cove
    • Explore Black Turtle Cove protected turtle sanctuary
    • Wildlife viewing: green sea turtles, reef sharks, rays, pelicans, herons, egrets
    Landmarks
    Baltra Island
    Black Turtle Cove
    Santa Cruz Island
  16. Day 16

    Genovesa Island

    Genovesa Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (M/V Galápagos Legend)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride across El Barranco caldera
    • Hike Prince Philip's Steps
    • Explore palo santo tree forest
    • Explore ancient lava fields
    • Wildlife viewing: Nazca boobies, storm petrels, finches, short-eared owls
    • Explore Darwin Bay mangroves and saltbush
    • Search for lava gull and shorebirds
    Landmarks
    Genovesa Island
    El Barranco
    Prince Philip's Steps
    Darwin Bay
  17. Day 17

    South Plaza Island - Santa Fe Island

    South Plaza Island - Santa Fe Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (M/V Galápagos Legend)

    Included Activities

    • Visit South Plaza Island
    • View sea lion colony
    • View land iguanas feeding on Opuntia cacti
    • Walk across rocky terrain and cliffs
    • Wildlife viewing: swallow-tailed gulls and seabirds
    • Travel to Santa Fe Island
    • Snorkel in Santa Fe Bay
    • Wildlife viewing: turtles, reef sharks, spotted eagle rays
    • Walk beach and cactus forest
    • Search for Santa Fe land iguanas, Galapagos hawks, Santa Fe rice rat
    Landmarks
    South Plaza Island
    Santa Fe Island
  18. Day 18

    Santa Cruz Island to Quito

    Santa Cruz Island to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Travel to central highlands of Santa Cruz Island
    • Walk among wild Galapagos giant tortoises
    • View native finches
    • Flight from Baltra to Quito
    Landmarks
    Santa Cruz Island
    Baltra Island

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