Destination:
Ecuador,
Peru,
Duration:
24 days
Style:
Adventure,
Adventure Cruising,
Explorer,
River/Small ship/Barge,
Wildlife,
Travel Period:
August 2026 - December 2026
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Overview
If you’re looking for an adventure of a lifetime, this 24-day journey from the waters of the Galapagos to Peru might just be it! On this adventure, spend ten days drifting across the Pacific Ocean and uncover the natural beauty and unique wildlife of the Ecuadorian Isles. Retrace the voyage of Charles Darwin by sea, admiring the sandy beaches of Espumilla and the volcanic craters of Isla Santiago. Look out for blue-footed boobies, Galapagos sea turtles and sea lions in their natural habitat, then fly to Peru for lush valleys, rich rainforests and the Inca heartlands. Travel south from Lima to Arequipa, see condors in Colca Canyon and get to the wild heart of the Amazon Jungle. Consider trekking along the acclaimed Inca Trail or relax on a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. With a local leader each step of the way, you’ll get all the best insights, too!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a combination trip made up of "Classic Galapagos: Central Eastern Islands" onboard the Grand Queen Beatriz boat which is a comfort style trip and the "Premium Peru In Depth" trip that is a Premium style trip.
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3.This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
4. Full name exactly as per passport is required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for activity and transport bookings. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
5. Before checking in for the flight from Quito to the Galapagos, there is a US$20 transit fee that needs to be paid. On arrival in the islands you must pay the US$200 national park fee to enter Galapagos National Park. This applies to everyone aged 13 years and above. For children aged 12 the fee will be USD100.
6. This trip includes two visits to Machu Picchu, however you may choose to book the 1-day Inca Trail hike on Day 19 (additional surcharge required). This optional activity is subject to permit availability. Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book this activity. Please refer to Day 19 of the itinerary for details of the hike. It is possible for passengers who have taken the train to join passengers who have done the Inca Trail on the 2nd visit of Machu Picchu, by repeating the guided tour. If you are interested in this option, tell your sales agent when you book.
7. Should you have a special diet requirement (for example vegetarian, celiac, vegan, severe food allergies) it's essential that you inform us or your agent of the specific details at least 10 days prior to departure, in order to make sure the chef on board the boat or on the island can request the necessary food supplies.
8. Please note the Galapagos Islands section of the trip has a group size of 16 and minimum age of 12 years and the Peru section of the trip has a group size of 12 and a minimum age of 15 years.
9. This trip is made up of a combination of shorter trips. This may mean you will travel with a different guide and passengers on each section.
10. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same circuit. Regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site.
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3.This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
4. Full name exactly as per passport is required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for activity and transport bookings. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
5. Before checking in for the flight from Quito to the Galapagos, there is a US$20 transit fee that needs to be paid. On arrival in the islands you must pay the US$200 national park fee to enter Galapagos National Park. This applies to everyone aged 13 years and above. For children aged 12 the fee will be USD100.
6. This trip includes two visits to Machu Picchu, however you may choose to book the 1-day Inca Trail hike on Day 19 (additional surcharge required). This optional activity is subject to permit availability. Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book this activity. Please refer to Day 19 of the itinerary for details of the hike. It is possible for passengers who have taken the train to join passengers who have done the Inca Trail on the 2nd visit of Machu Picchu, by repeating the guided tour. If you are interested in this option, tell your sales agent when you book.
7. Should you have a special diet requirement (for example vegetarian, celiac, vegan, severe food allergies) it's essential that you inform us or your agent of the specific details at least 10 days prior to departure, in order to make sure the chef on board the boat or on the island can request the necessary food supplies.
8. Please note the Galapagos Islands section of the trip has a group size of 16 and minimum age of 12 years and the Peru section of the trip has a group size of 12 and a minimum age of 15 years.
9. This trip is made up of a combination of shorter trips. This may mean you will travel with a different guide and passengers on each section.
10. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same circuit. Regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 23 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners.
- Transport: Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Boat.
- Accommodation: Comfortable hotel (14 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights), Overnight boat (7 nights).
- Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center Visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing.
- Isla San Cristobal - Highlands Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Santiago - Sullivan Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Bartolome - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Bartolome - Snorkelling (1.5 hours).
- Isla Bartolome - Panga ride (30 mins).
- Isla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Walk (1.45 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Santiago - Puerto Egas - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- Isla Sanitago - Espumilla Beach - Panga ride or Snorkelling (45 mins).
- Isla Sanitago - Espumilla Beach - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Sanitago - Buccaneer's Cove - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- Isla Sanitago - Buccaneer's Cove - Panga Ride (45 mins).
- Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla North Seymour - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla North Seymour - Snorkelling (1 hours).
- Isla Mosquera - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- Isla Mosquera - Beach Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours).
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing.
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour).
- Isla Santiago - Sombrero Chino - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- Sombrero Chino - Walk and Panga ride (2 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Rabida - Snorkelling (1 hour).
- Isla Rabida - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing.
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1 hour) - Dry Landing.
- Lima - Welcome Dinner.
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer.
- Arequipa - Leader-led orientation walk.
- Lima - Downtown walking tour.
- Arequipa - Walking tour.
- Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee.
- Arequipa - San Ignacio Chapel.
- Arequipa - Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa.
- Colca Canyon - Viewpoint photo stop.
- Colca Canyon - Mirador Cruz del Condor.
- Puno - Sillustani archaeological site.
- Lake Titicaca - Floating Uros Islands & Taquile Island.
- Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk.
- Raqchi Inca Site, between Puno and Cuzco.
- Cusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian Guide.
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee).
- Cusco - Walking tour.
- Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site.
- Sacred Valley - Community workshops visit.
- Sacred Valley - Home-cooked pachamanca lunch.
- Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise.
- Machu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visit.
- Ollantaytambo - 360 degree train to Aguas Calientes.
- Machu Picchu - Second visit.
- Amazon Jungle - Night boat tour.
- Amazon Jungle - Oxbow Lake.
- Amazon Jungle - Canopy Walkway.
- Amazon Jungle - Night jungle walk.
- Lima - Farewell Dinner.
Start:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Lima, Peru
Finish:Lima, Peru
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Tripcode:
GMQRC
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Quito
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Day 2: Isla San Cristobal
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Day 3: Isla Bartolome to Isla Santiago
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Day 4: Isla Santiago
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Day 5: Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 6: Isla North Seymour to Isla Mosquera
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Day 7: Isla Santa Cruz
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Day 8: Isla chinese hat to Isla Rabida
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Day 9: Galapagos
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Day 10: Lima
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Day 11: Arequipa
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Day 12: Arequipa
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Day 13: Colca Canyon
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Day 14: Lake Titicaca
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Day 15: Lake Titicaca
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Day 16: Cusco
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Day 17: Cusco
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Day 18: Ollantaytambo
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Day 19: Aguas Calientes
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Day 20: Cusco
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Day 21: Amazon Jungle
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Day 22: Amazon Jungle
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Day 23: Lima
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Day 24: Lima
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