I would like to know when and how to sign up for some of the optional activities. Can you also explain the usual method of payment for these activities?

All of the optional activities can be booked in destination with your local leader. Most vendors accept credit cards but some of he smaller ones only take cash, if this is the case the leader will let you know in advance and if you need to take money out just let them know and they will assist you.

Could you please advise whether the flight from Lima to Quito is included in the tour price or not? On day 8 and 9 of the itinerary, it is stated that the flights are included, however, in the section "What's included" it is stated that the flights are not included.

The internal flight from Lima to Ecuador's capital, Quito is included in the trip price.

Would it be possible to extent this voyage with an visit of some days to La Paz Bolivia, and then pick up your trip again at Titica lack?

Unfortunately, as this would be a group tour, the itinerary is not flexible or customizable. You could always visit La Paz before or after this tour.

If I wanted to book the Best of Peru and Galapagos 18 day tour with the return trip from Toronto, what would be the total cost?

For flights to and from the start point that would be arranged independently by the traveler as we do not have access to book flights unfortunately. For this specific itinerary the domestic flights are included. Please advise when you were looking to travel so we can better advise on cost.

What is the single supplement extra cost for a single traveler to have a room to oneself? Day 1 Arriving early need hotel name? Day 3 Does private bus have bathroom?

Single Supplement is starting from $680 USD. The single supplement excludes Day 07 (Lake Titicaca, Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation. The private bus does not have bathrooms. We will make frequent restroom stops along the way.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Lima
Lima
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of downtown Lima
Optional Activities
- Group dinner (optional)
Landmarks
Miraflores
Central Park (Lima)
Lovers' Park
National Museum (Peru)
Day 2
Lima to Cusco
Lima to Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Leader-led walking tour of Cusco
Optional Activities
- Group dinner (optional)
Landmarks
Qoricancha Temple
San Pedro Market
Plaza de Armas (Cusco)
12 Angled Stone
Regocijo Square
San Blas Square
Day 3
Cusco to Aguas Calientes
Cusco to Aguas Calientes
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at a community in the Sacred Valley)
Included Activities
- Community visit and lunch in Sacred Valley
- Snack and drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
Optional Activities
- Browse local market stalls (if coinciding with market day)
Landmarks
Sacred Valley
Urubamba
Ollantaytambo
Day 4
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Machu Picchu
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Day 5
Cusco
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking in the hills surrounding Cusco
Landmarks
San Pedro Market
Plaza de Armas (Cusco)
Day 6
Cusco to Puno
Cusco to Puno
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Landmarks
Lake Titicaca
Day 7
Puno
Puno
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Peruvian feast with host family)
Included Activities
- Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca
- Visit to floating Uros Islands
- Homestay in local community
- Dinner with host family
Landmarks
Uros Islands
Day 8
Lake Titicaca to Lima
Lake Titicaca to Lima
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at homestay)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at homestay
- Flight to Lima
Optional Activities
- Explore Miraflores neighborhood
- Visit Kennedy Park
- Visit Parque del Amor
- Group dinner (optional)
Landmarks
Miraflores
Kennedy Park
Parque del Amor
Day 9
Lima to Quito
Lima to Quito
Included Activities
- Leader-led tour of Quito's historic centre
- Visit to Basilica Voto Nacional
- Visit to La Compania de Jesus church
Optional Activities
- Group dinner in Quito's Old Town (optional)
Landmarks
Basilica Voto Nacional
La Compania de Jesus
San Francisco Square
Parque de la Alameda
Pichincha Volcano
Day 10
Quito to Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos
Quito to Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at La Loberia (1.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Group lunch (optional)
- Rent wetsuit
Landmarks
Isla San Cristobal
La Loberia
Day 11
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 visit (45 minutes)
- Cerro Tijeretas (Frigatebird Hill) viewpoint (1 hour)
Landmarks
Leon Dormido
Cerro Tijeretas
Day 12
Isla San Cristobal to Isla Floreana to Isla Isabela
Isla San Cristobal to Isla Floreana to Isla Isabela
Meals
Lunch (Traditional meal at Leila, a family-run restaurant with community feel on Isla Floreana)
Included Activities
- Snorkeling at Isla Floreana
- Lunch at Leila restaurant on Isla Floreana
Landmarks
Isla Floreana
Isla Isabela
Day 13
Isla Isabela
Isla Isabela
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Motorboat cruise to Las Tintoreras
- Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras
- Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center visit
- Flamingo lagoon visit
- Kayaking around Bay of Puerto Villamil
Landmarks
Las Tintoreras
Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center
Bay of Puerto Villamil
Day 14
Isla Isabela
Isla Isabela
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sierra Negra Volcano hike (5-6 hours)
Landmarks
Sierra Negra Volcano
Day 15
Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz
Isla Isabela to Isla Santa Cruz
Meals
Lunch (Encebollado (local tuna soup) with yuca and lime and green onion garnish)
Included Activities
- Santa Cruz Highlands visit (3 hours)
- Organic farm tour
- Encebollado cooking class
- Lunch with encebollado
Landmarks
Isla Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Highlands
Day 16
Isla Santa Cruz
Isla Santa Cruz
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Tortuga Bay walk
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit
- Galapagos Conservancy visit
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Charles Darwin Research Station
Day 17
Isla Santa Cruz to Quito
Isla Santa Cruz to Quito
Included Activities
- Flight to Quito
Optional Activities
- Group dinner (optional)
Day 18
Quito
Quito

Landmarks
Miraflores
Central Park (Lima)
Lovers' Park
National Museum (Peru)

Landmarks
Qoricancha Temple
San Pedro Market
Plaza de Armas (Cusco)
12 Angled Stone
Regocijo Square
San Blas Square

Landmarks
Sacred Valley
Urubamba
Ollantaytambo

Landmarks
Machu Picchu

Landmarks
San Pedro Market
Plaza de Armas (Cusco)

Landmarks
Lake Titicaca

Landmarks
Uros Islands

Landmarks
Miraflores
Kennedy Park
Parque del Amor

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

Landmarks
Isla San Cristobal
La Loberia

Landmarks
Leon Dormido
Cerro Tijeretas

Landmarks
Isla Floreana
Isla Isabela

Landmarks
Las Tintoreras
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

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3.9

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
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3.3
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
3.3
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4.5

Denise4.0•May 2026
Intrepid is great tour group, with the best guides. We saw and did everything on my bucket list and more. The...
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Hi Denise, thanks so much for taking the time to share your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you ticked off so many bucket list experiences and that your leaders made such a great impression. We also appreciate your feedback about the time spent in airports. With destinations like Peru and the Galapagos, there can be a bit of travel involved, but it’s something we’re always looking to balance as best we can. It’s fantastic to hear you’d travel with us again in a heartbeat, we’d love to have you back for another adventure!
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Louise5.0•February 2026
The first part of the tour with Leo as our tour guide was superb. Second part in Galapagos Genesis needs to...
The first part of the tour with Leo as our tour guide was superb. Second part in Galapagos Genesis needs to understand how seniors cope in really hot weather and long 2-3 k walks. I could not complete the walk to Tortuga bay, she never mentioned that we could have got a water taxi back, and if she had suggested a taxi to the walk to the beach, that would have been better too. Also, Leo set up a WhatsApp group, Genesis didn’t so I font have the link for Intredid to give feedback Genesis is passionate about the islands, but bring so young, doesn’t understand older people’s needsShow more
Traveled in February 2026
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
HI Louise, thank you for your review. We are always grateful for feedback that we can use to help improve our leadership and develop our guides. We will be sure to get this along to Genesis' managers. We are happy to know that overall it reads as though the trip was an enjoyable, and we do hope to welcome you again when the time comes.
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Barrie4.0•November 2019
Itinerary was amazing and we are so glad we went but some things to look out for: some people had midtrip airport...
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Traveled in October 2019
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Thanks so much Barrie! We can't wait to hear what adventures you have next. We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip Peru & Galapagos! We’ll pass on your feedback.
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Anonymous3.5•June 2019
Great. Good Times. Exciting Trip.
Traveled in May 2019
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Thanks so much D'Souza We can't wait to hear what adventures you have next. We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip Peru & Galapagos! We’ll pass on your feedback.
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Maurice3.5•April 2018
Giuliano (Peru) and Caesar (Galápagos) were excellent guides. Very knowledgeable and they went out of their way to...
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Traveled in March 2018
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Hi Maurice, glad to hear you had a great time in Peru and the Galapagos. We’ll pass your kind words along to your local leaders as well. Hope to see you on another trip with us again soon! Kind regards, Intrepid
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Mor3.5•April 2018
My husband and I enjoyed our tour of Peru and the Galápagos Islands. The guides were very knowledgeable and helpful,...
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Traveled in March 2018
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Hi Mor, glad to hear you had a great time in Peru and the Galapagos. We’ll pass your kind words along to your local leaders as well. Hope to see you on another trip with us again soon! Kind regards, Intrepid
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Michele
Asked on February 17th, 2026
I would like to know when and how to sign up for some of the optional activities. Can you also explain the usual method of payment for these activities?
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Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  All of the optional activities can be booked in destination with your local leader. Most vendors accept credit cards but some of he smaller ones only take cash, if this is the case the leader will let you know in advance and if you need to take money out just let them know and they will assist you.
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Tiffany
Asked on July 15th, 2023
Could you please advise whether the flight from Lima to Quito is included in the tour price or not? On day 8 and 9 of the itinerary, it is stated that the flights are included, however, in the section "What's included" it is stated that the flights are not included.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2023
  The internal flight from Lima to Ecuador's capital, Quito is included in the trip price.
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Barry
Asked on November 27th, 2022
Would it be possible to extent this voyage with an visit of some days to La Paz Bolivia, and then pick up your trip again at Titica lack?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2022
  Unfortunately, as this would be a group tour, the itinerary is not flexible or customizable. You could always visit La Paz before or after this tour.
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Robyn
Asked on September 19th, 2022
If I wanted to book the Best of Peru and Galapagos 18 day tour with the return trip from Toronto, what would be the total cost?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2022
  For flights to and from the start point that would be arranged independently by the traveler as we do not have access to book flights unfortunately. For this specific itinerary the domestic flights are included. Please advise when you were looking to travel so we can better advise on cost.
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Lawrence
Asked on September 12th, 2022
What is the single supplement extra cost for a single traveler to have a room to oneself? Day 1 Arriving early need hotel name? Day 3 Does private bus have bathroom?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2022
  Single Supplement is starting from $680 USD. The single supplement excludes Day 07 (Lake Titicaca, Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation. The private bus does not have bathrooms. We will make frequent restroom stops along the way.
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  Lawrence
  Traveler•Written September 2022
  1. You say that single supplement starts at $680. That is not definitive. Please give an exact $. 2. Your website says that the flight from Lima to Quito in not included in trip cost. Why is flight from Quito to San Cristobal Island include in trip cost and the other is not? What is extra cost for this flight? 3. This hike to the volcano is described as 17 Km and takes 5-6 hours. Please give more details of this hike. What is distance to and from? Does hike take 5-6 hours to get to the volcano or is that the total time for the complete hike?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2022
  1. Single Supplement is $680 USD but is subject to change. 2. Flight is included you will depart your homestay and take a bus to Juliaca airport (approximately 2 hours). In the afternoon take an included flight back to Lima (approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes). 3. 17 KM would be the full distance (10.5 miles) and will take 5 - 6 hours total depending on rest stops etc.

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