Itinerary
- Day 1
Quito
You'll arrive in Quito and get transferred from the airport to your hotel. The rest of the evening is yours to spend as you like, wandering around Ecuador's capital before heading to the Galapagos tomorrow.
Optional Activities
- Explore Quito at leisure
- Day 2
Quito to Baltra to Santa Cruz
After breakfast, head to the airport for your flight to Baltra (you'll arrange this separately). Once there, take the ferry to Santa Cruz and join a guided tour through the highlands. You'll see giant tortoise shelters, walk through lava tunnels, and look for Darwin's finches before transferring to your Puerto Ayora hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Galapagos Highlands
- Visit giant tortoise shelters
- Explore lava tunnels and geological formations
- Spot Darwin's finches
- Ferry transfer from Baltra to Santa Cruz
Landmarks Baltra Island Santa Cruz Island - Day 3
Santa Cruz
Spend a half-day on the water checking out Puerto Ayora's bay. The tour includes visiting the sea lion colony on La Loberia Island, snorkeling with sea turtles and tropical fish, hiking to Tunel del Amor to spot white-tip reef sharks, and stopping at Punta Estrada for marine iguanas. You can upgrade to a full day for an extra fee.
Included Activities
- Half-day bay exploration of Puerto Ayora
- Visit to sea lion colony on La Loberia Island
- Snorkeling with sea turtles and tropical fish
- Hike to Tunel del Amor (Lover's Tunnel)
- Visit to Punta Estrada to spot marine iguanas
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to full-day tour including Cerro Meza and kayaking at Garrapatero (additional fee)
Landmarks La Loberia Island Tunel del Amor (Lover's Tunnel) Punta Estrada - Day 4
Santa Cruz
This is a full day on a boat exploring remote Galapagos waters. You'll work with a former fisherman, his crew, and a naturalist guide who'll help you spot wildlife. There's plenty of time for swimming and snorkeling throughout the day before returning to Puerto Ayora.
Included Activities
- Full-day boat excursion to remote Galapagos island
- Swimming and snorkeling opportunities
Landmarks Galapagos Islands - Day 5
Santa Cruz to Guayaquil/Quito to Lima
After breakfast, transfer to Baltra and fly to Lima via Guayaquil or Quito (you'll book this separately). When you land in Peru's capital, someone will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Lima
You'll explore Lima on a half-day guided tour starting in the Miraflores district, then heading to San Isidro to see a pre-Inca huaca. Later you'll walk through the city center, visit the colonial Plaza de Armas, check out the historic Convent of Santo Domingo, and tour the Larco Museum with its archaeological pieces. Your evening is free to try Lima's nightlife and have a Pisco Sour.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Lima
- Visit to Miraflores district
- Visit to San Isidro and pre-Inca huaca site
- Exploration of Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Convent of Santo Domingo
- Visit to Larco Museum
Optional Activities
- Lima nightlife and dining at leisure
Landmarks Miraflores San Isidro Plaza de Armas Convent of Santo Domingo Larco Museum - Day 7
Lima to Cusco
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Cusco (you'll handle the booking). The afternoon and evening are open to explore Cusco on your own, or you can join an optional tour visiting San Pedro market, the Koricancha Temple ruins, Sacsayhuaman fortress, Q'enqo archaeological site, and Plaza de Armas with its Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional guided tour of Cusco including San Pedro market, Koricancha Temple, Sacsayhuaman fortress, Q'enqo archaeological site, and Plaza de Armas
Landmarks San Pedro Market Koricancha Temple Sacsayhuaman Q'enqo Plaza de Armas 
- Day 8
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Head to three key Sacred Valley locations today. First, you'll see the Maras salt mines where Peru's finest salt comes from. Then visit Moray, an archaeological site with impressive terraced circles where Incas cultivated crops. After that, the Misminay indigenous community welcomes you with traditional music and dancing, and they'll show you their planting, harvesting, and textile work before you head to your Sacred Valley hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Maras salt mines
- Visit to Moray archaeological site
- Meet Misminay indigenous community
- Traditional music and dancing performance
- Participate in daily activities (planting, harvesting, textile work)
Landmarks Maras Salt Mines Moray Misminay - Day 9
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu to Cusco
Transfer to Ollantaytambo station and board the train to Aguas Calientes, watching the valley scenery pass. A short bus ride takes you to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders. After your guided tour of this ancient Inca citadel, you'll return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and free time. Later, take the train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by road to Cusco.
Included Activities
- Train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Bus transfer to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Optional Activities
- Lunch and exploration of Aguas Calientes streets at leisure
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu 
- Day 10
Cusco
You have the day to relax at your hotel or explore Cusco independently. If you're interested, there's an optional full-day Rainbow Mountain tour available. That trip heads early toward the South Valley, crossing toward Cusipata and Phulawasipata, then you'll hike to Vinicunca to see the bright mineral-colored rocks. There's good time for photos before returning to Cusco.
Optional Activities
- Optional full-day tour to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain including early departure from Cusco, drive through South Valley, hike to Rainbow Mountain, and photography time
Landmarks Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain - Day 11
Cusco
Your tour ends today with a transfer to Cusco airport for your onward flight included in your package.
