What is the climate in August? Is it hot and humid or cool?

I cannot swim. Would snorkeling be possible or are there other alternatives to these sessions? Any other notes for non swimmers? Life jackets are provided at all times?

i was just wondering if this tour had an option where it was done in the opposite direction? I'd prefer to do the inca trail first (early november) before galapagos.

It seems the Peru to galpagos trips is actually different and about a week longer. Is there no backwards version of galapagos to Peru adventure?

Would like to know the size of the tour boats and the number of people on the boat.

They could not provide the exact dimensions of the boat, but they clarified that it is a small speed boat with a maximum capacity of 20 people. The maximum group size for the tour is 16, so there won't be more than 16 passengers on the boat.

Are flights included in the tour price?

The following intra-flights are included in the tour price; Intra-flight from Quito to Isla San Cristobal. Intra-Flight from Isla Santa Cruz to Quito. Intra-flight from Lima to Puerto Maldonado. Intra-flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco. Please note that the intra-flight from Quito to Lima is not included and you are required to arrange this yourself. As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

What is the galapagos transit card fee for?

This fee is imposed by the local authorities and is necessary for you to receive the Galapagos Transit card, which the government requires to keep track of visitors and protect the Galapagos Islands.

What is the Isla Isabela port fee for?

This fee is imposed by the local port authorities who require all vessels to pay a port tax upon arrival to the port. Its a mandatory cost and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs

What is galapagos national park fee?

The national park fee covers entry into the Galapagos National Park area and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs.

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Ages 15+

Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Quito
Quito
Included Activities
- Historic District Walking Tour of Quito
- Visit Basilica Voto Nacional
- Visit La Compania de Jesus church
- Visit San Francisco Square
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Quito's Old Town
Landmarks
Basilica Voto Nacional
La Compania de Jesus
San Francisco Square
Parque de la Alameda
Volcan Pichincha
Day 2
Quito to Isla San Cristobal
Quito to Isla San Cristobal
Included Activities
- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)
Optional Activities
- Lunch to get to know fellow travellers
- Rent wetsuit (shortsleeve) for 5 days - USD60
- Dinner with group for fresh seafood
Landmarks
La Loberia
Day 3
Isla San Cristobal
Isla San Cristobal
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on the boat)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) or Lobos Islands
- Snorkeling at Leon Dormido
- Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
- Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)
Landmarks
Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
Cerro Tijeretas (Frigatebird Hill)
Interpretation Center
Day 4
Isla San Cristobal to Isla Isabela
Isla San Cristobal to Isla Isabela
Meals
Lunch (Traditional meal at Leila, a small, family-run restaurant with a genuine community feel, part of the Floreana Community Tourism Association)
Included Activities
- Private speedboat trip to Isla Isabela
- Floreana black sand beach walk
- Snorkeling at Isla Floreana
- Traditional meal at Leila restaurant
Landmarks
Isla Floreana
Isla Isabela
Day 5
Isla Isabela
Isla Isabela
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley) excursion
- Marine iguana nesting site walk
- Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
- Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Centre visit
- Flamingo lagoon visit
- Kayaking around Bay of Puerto Villamil
Landmarks
Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley)
Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center
Bay of Puerto Villamil
Day 6
Isla Isabela
Isla Isabela
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
Landmarks
Sierra Negra Volcano
Day 7
Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz
Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz
Meals
Lunch (Encebollado - a traditional tuna soup with slow-cooked albacore tuna, onion, cilantro and spices, served with yuca and garnished with lime and green onions)
Included Activities
- Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
- Organic Farm Tour
- Encebollado Cooking Class
Landmarks
Isla Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Highlands
Day 8
Isla Santa Cruz
Isla Santa Cruz
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tortuga Bay walk
- Charles Darwin Research Centre visit
- The Galapagos Conservancy (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Charles Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Conservancy
Day 9
Isla Santa Cruz to Quito
Isla Santa Cruz to Quito
Optional Activities
- Final dinner with group
Day 10
Quito to Lima
Quito to Lima
Optional Activities
- Pisco cocktails
Day 11
Lima to Amazon Jungle
Lima to Amazon Jungle
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Jungle activities
Landmarks
Madre de Dios
Day 12
Amazon Jungle
Amazon Jungle
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Jungle activities
Landmarks
Madre de Dios
Day 13
Amazon Jungle to Cusco
Amazon Jungle to Cusco
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Trek briefing at Casa Intrepid
- Dinner exploration
Landmarks
Plaza de Armas
San Pedro Market
12 Angled Stone
Qoricancha
Regocijo Square
San Blas Square
Day 14
Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Meals
Lunch (Lunch in a village community practicing Inca traditions), Snack (Snack and drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise in Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Community visit & lunch
- Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
Optional Activities
- Dinner of quinoa and alpaca stew at local restaurant
Landmarks
Sacred Valley
Ollantaytambo
Urubamba
Day 15
Ollantaytambo - Inca Trail Departure
Ollantaytambo - Inca Trail Departure
Meals
Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook at campsite)
Included Activities
- 3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Pisac market
Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Huillca Raccay
Llactapata
Veronica Peak
Choquequilla
Qory Song'o
Perolniyoc Cascade
Q'orimarca archaeological site
Pisac
Day 16
Inca Trail - Day 2
Inca Trail - Day 2
Meals
Dinner (Meal at campsite)
Included Activities
- Inca Trail trek - Day 2
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Visit Merida, Mendivil and Olave art galleries and workshops
- Route 3: Dinner exploration
Landmarks
Dead Woman's Pass (Warmiwanusca)
Pacaymayo Valley
Puccaqasa pass
Kuychicassa
Intipunku
Nevado Veronica mountain
Tambomachay
Puka Pukara
Quenqo
Saksaywaman
Day 17
Inca Trail - Day 3
Inca Trail - Day 3
Meals
Dinner (Meal at campsite (Routes 1 & 2))
Included Activities
- Inca Trail trek - Day 3
Landmarks
Runkuracay Pass
Cordillera Vilcabamba
Sayacmarca
Phuyupatamarca (Town Above the Clouds)
Winay Wayna
Kachiqata quarry
Ollantaytambo
Aguas Calientes
Urubamba Valley
Day 18
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at 4am (Route 1 only)), Lunch (Lunch together in Aguas Calientes (all routes))
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
Landmarks
Intipunku (Sun Gate)
Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes
Ollantaytambo
Day 19
Cusco
Cusco
Optional Activities
- Shopping at San Pedro Market
- Cafe time at Plaza de Armas
- Mountain biking in surrounding hills
- Trying local 'mystery soups' at market
Landmarks
Plaza de Armas
San Pedro Market
Day 20
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to Puno
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Grilled trout dinner
Landmarks
Lake Titicaca
Puno
Day 21
Puno - Uros Islands & Lake Titicaca Homestay
Puno - Uros Islands & Lake Titicaca Homestay
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Peruvian feast prepared by host family)
Included Activities
- Boat tour & Homestay
Landmarks
Uros Islands
Lake Titicaca
Day 22
Puno - Taquile Island
Puno - Taquile Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Taquile Island
- Uphill trek to main island area
- Handicraft shopping
Optional Activities
- Chilcano or pisco sour drinks at local bars
Landmarks
Taquile Island
Lake Titicaca
Day 23
Puno to La Paz
Puno to La Paz
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Witches' Market visit
Landmarks
La Paz
Witches' Market
Day 24
La Paz
La Paz
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Basilica Voto Nacional
La Compania de Jesus
San Francisco Square
Parque de la Alameda
Volcan Pichincha

Landmarks
La Loberia

Landmarks
Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
Cerro Tijeretas (Frigatebird Hill)
Interpretation Center

Landmarks
Isla Floreana
Isla Isabela

Landmarks
Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley)
Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center
Bay of Puerto Villamil

Landmarks
Sierra Negra Volcano

Landmarks
Isla Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Highlands

Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Charles Darwin Research Station
Galapagos Conservancy

Landmarks
Madre de Dios

Landmarks
Madre de Dios

Landmarks
Plaza de Armas
San Pedro Market
12 Angled Stone
Qoricancha
Regocijo Square
San Blas Square

Landmarks
Sacred Valley
Ollantaytambo
Urubamba

Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Huillca Raccay
Llactapata
Veronica Peak
Choquequilla
Qory Song'o
Perolniyoc Cascade
Q'orimarca archaeological site
Pisac

Landmarks
Dead Woman's Pass (Warmiwanusca)
Pacaymayo Valley
Puccaqasa pass
Kuychicassa
Intipunku
Nevado Veronica mountain
Tambomachay
Puka Pukara
Quenqo
Saksaywaman

Landmarks
Runkuracay Pass
Cordillera Vilcabamba
Sayacmarca
Phuyupatamarca (Town Above the Clouds)
Winay Wayna
Kachiqata quarry
Ollantaytambo
Aguas Calientes
Urubamba Valley

Landmarks
Intipunku (Sun Gate)
Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes
Ollantaytambo

Landmarks
Plaza de Armas
San Pedro Market

Landmarks
Lake Titicaca
Puno

Landmarks
Uros Islands
Lake Titicaca

Landmarks
Taquile Island
Lake Titicaca

Landmarks
La Paz
Witches' Market

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Jakob5.0•February 2015
Great nature, great guides (most of them). A fantastic place to go when you wanna experience nature close up. The...
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Hi Jakob, Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very happy to hear you had a great time. Love the tip as well. Kind Regards, Intrepid
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Josh
Asked on March 26th, 2025
What is the climate in August? Is it hot and humid or cool?
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  Josh
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  I cannot swim. Would snorkeling be possible or are there other alternatives to these sessions? Any other notes for non swimmers? Life jackets are provided at all times?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Cusco & Machu Picchu: Mild days, cold nights. Galápagos: Cool and mild, not too humid
- J
  Josh
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  I am trying to confirm dates and logistics for everything. Just curious about the snorkeling piece. I know some areas you can snorkel as a non-swimmer, but others are open water and not recommended so I would just like to know options or if possible before booking.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  You can snorkel on multiple days throughout different islands, looking out for sea turtles and the harmless Galápagos shark. Currents can be quite strong, so to participate in snorkeling activities confident swimming skills are required and alternative activities will not be available.
A
Ali
Asked on August 25th, 2023
i was just wondering if this tour had an option where it was done in the opposite direction? I'd prefer to do the inca trail first (early november) before galapagos.
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  Ali
  Traveler•Written August 2023
  It seems the Peru to galpagos trips is actually different and about a week longer. Is there no backwards version of galapagos to Peru adventure?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2023
  Unfortunately, we do not have a departure of the trip in backwards. Please let us know if you are interested in any other trip departure.
A
Alexis
Asked on November 9th, 2022
Would like to know the size of the tour boats and the number of people on the boat.
Group size
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2022
  They could not provide the exact dimensions of the boat, but they clarified that it is a small speed boat with a maximum capacity of 20 people. The maximum group size for the tour is 16, so there won't be more than 16 passengers on the boat.
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Kathleen
Asked on May 14th, 2019
Are flights included in the tour price?
Flights / Transfers
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2019
  The following intra-flights are included in the tour price;
  Intra-flight from Quito to Isla San Cristobal.
  Intra-Flight from Isla Santa Cruz to Quito.
  Intra-flight from Lima to Puerto Maldonado.
  Intra-flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco.
  
  Please note that the intra-flight from Quito to Lima is not included and you are required to arrange this yourself.
  
  As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com
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Angela
Asked on April 23rd, 2015
What is the galapagos transit card fee for?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2015
  This fee is imposed by the local authorities and is necessary for you to receive the Galapagos Transit card, which the government requires to keep track of visitors and protect the Galapagos Islands.
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Heidi
Asked on April 23rd, 2015
What is the Isla Isabela port fee for?
Other
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2015
  This fee is imposed by the local port authorities who require all vessels to pay a port tax upon arrival to the port. Its a mandatory cost and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs
M
Max
Asked on April 23rd, 2015
What is galapagos national park fee?
Other
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2015
  The national park fee covers entry into the Galapagos National Park area and needs to be paid upfront before the tour departs.

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