Destination:
Ecuador,
Peru,
Duration:
27 days
Style:
Small group,
Travel Period:
May 2026 - November 2027
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An exciting small group adventure with a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu and a two night stay at an eco-lodge in the Amazon, think of the travel memories you will have! You will also get close to nature with four nights in the Galapagos and dive into Kicker Rocks marine wonders.
What's Included
- Includes return international airfares
- Small, intimate group experience - no more than 20 people
- Ride the iconic train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, on the foothills of Machu Picchu
- 24 nights in 3 & 4-star accommodation including a feature homestay in Lake Titicaca, and 2 nights at a eco-friendly lodge in the Amazon
- Beat the crowds, arrive early to Machu Picchu with a guided tour
- Explore Santa Cruz, San Cristobel and other outer uninhabited islands of the Galapagos
- Fully escorted by English-speaking guides in each country (excluding internal flights)
- All internal flights, coach, boat and rail transportationLima - City tour
- Paracas - Ballestas Island
- Arequipa - City tour
- Colca Canyon - Hot springs
- Colca Canyon - Cruz Del Condor
- Lake Titicaca - Uros & Taquile Islands tour
- Cusco - City tour
- Sacred Valley - Maras Salt Ponds and Moray tour
- Aguas Calientes - Scenic train ride
- Machu Picchu - Guided tour
- Amazon Jungle - 2 days Amazon Jungle touring
- Galapagos Islands - Kicker Rock snorkelling experience
- Galapagos Islands - Puerto Baquerizo tour
- Galapagos Islands - Interpretation Centre
- Galapagos Island - Tortuga Bay guided walk
Start:LIMA, Peru
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Type:Group tour (max 20)
Tripcode:
40581
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Complete Peru Day 1 - FI
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Today fly from your home airport to Lima to begin your Peru adventure.
Welcome to Lima! On arrival, make your own way to your hotel located in the chic neighbourhood of Miraflores.
Special InformationAirport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.
Note: Some flights may depart a day earlier
Day 2 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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Enjoy breakfast before meeting your tour leader at approximately 9am for a welcome briefing & some tips during your stay in Peru. Following this, we enjoy a walking tour of the city starting with a panoramic view of the “Huaca Pucllana Pyramid” a magnificent ceremonial and archeological centre built in the 4th century A.D. Then, you'll visit the colonial side of the city where you'll see attractions like the Cathedral, the Viceroyalty of Peru, the main places of Lima's Plaza Mayor (Main Square), the Government Palace, the City Hall, and other important monuments.
After our tour, we continue for approximately 4 hours by road to Paracas. Paracas Bay, with its southern end lying within the Paracas National Reservation is well known for its abundant wildlife. On arrival, you are transferred to your hotel located on the oceanfront where every room overlooks the sea.
Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Inspiring Highlights
Plaza Mayor
Government Palace
City Hall
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
Day 3 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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You will have an early start today and will be leaving the hotel at approximately 7:30 am to begin your tour of the spectacular Ballestas Islands by boat. Inhabited by amazing marine life, with over 200 types of migratory and resident birds, including Peruvian Pelicans, Peruvian boobies and turkey vultures, among others. In addition, you will also see hundreds of sea lions resting at the beaches, sleeping on the rocks or swimming nearby. The islands also provide shelter to the shy Humboldt penguins which are usually seen at the entrances of small caves near the cliffs.
Following our tour, we return to the hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure to take advantage of the hotel's facilities.
Alternatively, you may wish to book an optional tour to see the incredible Nazca lines by air.
Inspiring Highlights
Ballestas Islands
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 1 hour.The visit to Ballestas Island is by shared boat with bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide.
Day 4 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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In the morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred approximately 4.5 hours by road to Lima airport in time for your included flight to Arequipa. A delightful colonial city, Arequipa is situated at the foot of El Misti Volcano, a snow-capped perfect cone of 5,822 metres. Known as the White City, Arequipa is teeming with fine Spanish buildings and wonderful natural landscape.
On arrival you will be transferred to your historic hotel located in front of the main square of Plaza de Armas, where you can explore this wonderful city.
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 9 hours.
Your included flight allows one checked bag up to 23kg (51lbs), and one 7kg (15 lbs) carry-on, with options to increase your luggage allowance at the airport if needed. Your flight will be unescorted, however your tour guide will assist you on either end to ensure that your journey is trouble free.
On your departure from Lima you will say goodbye to your tour guide, and your group will be met by a tour leader in Arequipa, who will be there to help you with everything between Arequipa and departure from Cusco.
Day 5 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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After breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour of the main historic sites of Arequipa. Visit the Plaza de Armas (Main square), one of the most beautiful and stunning of Peru. Here you will visit the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa with its neo classic style with French influences. We then take a visit to the Compaña de Jesus church, with its interior adorned with beautiful colonial paintings and golden altars. Finally, visit the local market of San Camilo as we taste our way through its exotic fruits, vegetables, and prepared dishes to get a better understanding of the culinary culture of Arequipa.
This evening enjoy a traditional dinner, Peruvian style, at a local picanteria. The restaurants in Arequipa are known as “Picanterias” a word that comes from “pick”, as people come together and sit around a table and “pick” from a large sharing plate filled with local specialties.
Inspiring Highlights
Plaza de Armas
Compaña de Jesus
San Camilo Market
Dinner at local picanteria
Day 6 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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After breakfast we leave Arequipa behind as we travel towards the Colca Canyon this morning. On the way we make a stop at Pampas Cañahuas (3,500m/11,482 Ft), a National Reserve where you may spot some Vicuñas and Alpacas that can be seen running freely on these high plateaus.
Continue your journey to the Colca Canyon as we ascend to the highest point of the trip (4,800 m /15,748 Ft). From here look over the incredible landscape across the Andes with the volcanoes Ubinas, Mismi, Misti, Chachani, Sabancaya (active) and Ampato all dotting the background. Arrive this afternoon at the quaint village of Chivay (3,600 m /11.811 Ft) where you will check into your charming hotel made up of rustic stone cottages located at the edge of the Canyon. The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure to explore the village on your own. Take the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate in the warm waters of La Calera Hot Springs, surrounded by towering mountains and breathtaking Andean scenery (entrance ticket is included)
Inspiring Highlights
Pampas Cañahuas
Colca Canyon
La Calera Hot Springs
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
Day 7 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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After breakfast, we travel towards the “Cruz Del Condor”, a natural lookout point where you can see Condors flying over the canyon and spectacular views of the canyon with hundreds of ancient agricultural terraces carved onto the slopes of the mountains. Afterwards, you will return to the village of Chivay and travel approximately 4 hours towards the city of Puno, crossing the Altiplano (high Andean plateau).
Upon arrival into Puno, you will be dropped off at your hotel located in the historic centre of the city. Located between the shores of Lake Titicaca and the mountains surrounding the city, Puno is the gateway to the famous floating islands of the Uros, an amazing archipelago of Totora islands, inhabited by the Uros, descendants of one of the oldest cultures of the continent.
Tonight enjoy a free night to explore Puno.
Inspiring Highlights
Cruz Del Condo
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 5 hours (not including stops).
Day 8 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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An early morning start today is approximately 7am for our tour of Lake Titicaca. Sitting 3820 metres above sea level, it holds the title of highest navigable lake in the world.
Hop in a motorboat and learn about the spiritual significance the lake holds for the Quechua while cruising across its waters. Stop off at Uros Titinos, a floating man-made island made entirely from reeds and home to several families.
Later, head to your homestay in the Lake Titicaca region. To get a better understanding of daily life, why not help your host family with some of their daily activities. Your hosts will be happy to teach you a few words of their language, Quechua, and a friendly game of soccer may also be on the cards! Enjoy dinner in your homestay.
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Lake Titicaca
Uros Titinos
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Depending on your group size today's touring maybe a shared service with other travellers.Your homestay offers an authentic cultural experience in a traditional mud-brick house with basic facilities, including shared outdoor manual flushing toilets. Showers are not available for this night.
Day 9 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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After breakfast, take a 1-hour boat ride to Taquile Island. The locals here make their livelihood out of textiles, with the women doing the spinning and men doing the knitting. Browse the handmade goods sold here including warm, high-quality items. Next, take an uphill trek for about an hour to visit the main area of the island. After a brief stay, the boat will take you back to Puno (about 3 hours).
Enjoy an evening at your leisure.
Inspiring Highlights
Taquile Island
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.Depending on your group size today's touring maybe a shared service with other travellers.
Day 10 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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This morning at approximately 7am we'll set off for Cusco today, a ten-hour bus journey. This is a gorgeous scenic journey where along the way, we'll visit charming landmarks rich with natural beauty and history including the Pukara Museum, and "La Raya" the highest point on this route at 4335 metres high. Afterwards you will descend towards the picturesque "village of Sicuani", where you will enjoy an included buffet lunch at a local restaurant, which is served with native products of this region. Later on, you'll continue your tour at the famous "Inca Temple of Racchi", considered the only Inca place where visitors can see circular constructions, and walls of mud bricks, something you won't see anywhere else on your trip. Then, continue to the traditional town of Andahuaylillas, where you will visit an impressive Cathedral built in the colonial era. Finally, you will arrive in Cusco in the late afternoon.
Cusco is the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city and was the home of the Inca Empire for two centuries before the Spanish built their first capital here. Today Cusco is a fascinating combination of both cultures. Inca-built walls line the central streets and many of the elegant colonial buildings are built on or around Inca foundations. This is a city steeped in history, tradition and legend and is a perfect base for explorations into the Inca world or to enjoy a range of outdoor activities.
Tonight enjoy an evening at leisure, to rest after a long day of travel and exploration.
Inspiring Highlights
Pukara Museum
La Raya
Inca Temple of Racchi
Andahuaylillas
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 10 hours.Depending on your group size the bus service may be shared with other passengers.
Day 11 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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In the morning after breakfast, we set out to discover some of Cusco's lesser-known sights on a guided walking tour. Visit the facade of Qoricancha temple, San Pedro market, the main square, 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square. End the walking tour at a local cafe where you will be able to taste traditional snacks.
Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening to further explore this wonderful city.
Inspiring Highlights
Qoricancha Temple
San Pedro Market
Regocijo Square
San Blas Square
Day 12 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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After breakfast we travel approximately 1.5 hours to Maras Salt Ponds and the circular terraces of Moray. On the way you will see some of the most scenic spots in the Sacred Valley. First, visit the ancient salt ponds near the village of Maras, where salty springs emerge from the hillside and the Incas built terraces to capture the flows and harvest salt. Continue to Moray, where huge circular agricultural terraces were built by the Incas on limestone sinks to plant various crops. It is said to have a cosmological significance, however, the Incas used the terraces as an agricultural laboratory to determine the optimum conditions for each species in varying altitudes.
After your morning tour we will head to a local community to learn about local lifestyle and activities and if our visit coincides with market day you can spend time browsing the stalls in search of hand-painted beads or warm ponchos and maybe practising some of the local language, Quechua. You will enjoy regional lunch with the community.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley where you will enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Inspiring Highlights
Maras Salt Ponds
Moray terraces
Local community visit & lunch
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 2.5 hours.
Day 13 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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After breakfast we travel to Ollantaytambo which has been built over an ancient Inca town. This is a magnificent example of Inca urban planning and one of the few places where the Incas defeated the Spanish. Ollantaytambo's archaeological site is located to the east of the Plaza de Armas. The upper terraces of this site offer great photo opportunities of the squared grid town below.
After your tour, head to the local train station to board the tourist train towards Aguas Calientes, a modern little town close to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The train ride to Machu Picchu is one of the most beautiful journeys that visitors can experience in Peru. After passing the Sacred Valley of the Incas the train starts to descend gradually along the edge of the Urubamba River, until finally reaching the cloud forest.
After approximately 1 hour 45 minutes you will have arrived in Aguas Calientes town, where you will be taken to your hotel for the night.
Dinner is included at the hotel.
Inspiring Highlights
Ollantaytambo
Aguas Calientes Tourist Train
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 2.5 hours.Today you will journey to Aguas Calientes with a single backpack containing your essentials for the overnight stay. Your main luggage will be securely stored at the train station in Ollantaytambo and will be retrieved the following day before your return to Cusco.
Day 14 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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After breakfast, you will be taken to Machu Picchu, the impressive Lost City of the Incas. Upon arrival, we'll enter the archaeological zone of Machu Picchu and the tour guide will show you the most important sectors of this great Inca City.
Now the most recognisable icon of the Inca civilisation, Machu Picchu was long thought to be legendary. Then, in 1911, explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon its remains. At 2430 metres above sea level, Machu Picchu is in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing creation of the Inca Empire at the height of their reign. The stonework has to be seen up close to truly comprehend its intricate beauty. Giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments.
After the tour, we'll return to Aguas Calientes by bus before taking the tourist train back to Ollantaytambo town, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Inspiring Highlights
Machu Picchu
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.
Day 15 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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Today, you'll journey to Puerto Maldonado, gateway to Peru's remarkable Amazon Basin. At the appropriate time, you'll be transferred to Cusco Airport, where you'll bid farewell to your local tour leader before boarding your flight.
On arrival in Puerto Maldonado, meet your transfer guide and begin your rainforest escape with a scenic 25-minute motorised boat ride along the clay-coloured Madre de Dios River to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción. Set within a private eco-reserve and backed by the protected Tambopata National Reserve, this charming lodge sits on the grounds of a former cacao and rubber plantation, surrounded by thriving primary and secondary rainforest.
Settle into your stylish stilted wooden cabaña, then enjoy an à la carte lunch in the palm-thatched Casa Grande dining room, inspired by local Amazon flavours. Later, head out on foot from the EcoCenter to explore the Concepción Trails—an immersive introduction to the region's rich ecosystems, where tropical plants and exotic wildlife flourish just beyond the path.
As dusk falls, experience the rainforest's evening transformation on a guided Twilight River boat ride. With a spotlight guiding the way, keep an eye out for caimans resting along the riverbanks and look up to admire the stars of the southern hemisphere.
This evening, enjoy an à la carte dinner crafted with fresh regional ingredients, before returning to your accommodation. Drift off to the soothing soundtrack of the jungle—curious calls, gentle croaks, and the quiet hum of the rainforest at night.
Inspiring Highlights
Amazon Jungle
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.
On your departure from Cusco you will say goodbye to your tour guide, and your group will be met by a transfer guide in Puerto Maldonado.
Your included flight allows one checked bag up to 23kg (51lbs), and one 7kg (15 lbs) carry-on, with options to increase your luggage allowance at the airport if needed. Your flight will be unescorted, however your tour guide will assist you on either end to ensure that your journey is trouble free.
You will have to bring a backpack to pack what you need for the next two nights, as your main luggage will not travel with you. It will be securely stored in the lodge's office in town. For assistance with a packing list, please see our ‘Packing Essentials' in the ‘Your Tour Experience' section for this tour.
Please note that the order and schedule of your Amazon activities may vary according to the weather conditions. Should the flight schedule to Puerto Maldonado have you arriving later in the day, transport to the lodge may be by road. Touring during your stay in the Amazon will be provided by the lodge's tour guide and will be shared with other guests.
Day 16 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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This morning you will have an early breakfast at 5:30am, before setting out on an exploration of Lake Sandoval, a pristine oxbow lake nestled within the Tambopata National Reserve. A sun-dappled rainforest trail leads to the water's edge, where you'll board a traditional dug-out canoe and glide quietly through a narrow stream before emerging onto the lake's mirror-like surface, framed by swaying palms.
Keep watch for the Amazon's extraordinary wildlife: colourful birdlife overhead, red howler monkeys in the canopy, red-bellied macaws in flight, and if you're lucky, the endangered giant river otter. You may also spot side-neck turtles, black caimans, and even anacondas hidden among the reeds.
Return to your lodge by midday, just in time to enjoy a delicious lunch. This afternoon, you may like to experience the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway - a series of carefully designed suspension bridges and treetop platforms that reveal the rainforest from above. Ascend to viewpoints up to 42 metres (138 feet) high and take in sweeping canopy vistas while looking out for toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, and the elusive three-toed sloth. Alternatively you can unwind with a soothing treatment at the NUA Spa, nestled deep in the rainforest (additional charges apply).
After an à la carte dinner, consider joining the optional jungle night walk to discover the rainforest's nocturnal wonders. Equipped with flashlights, venture into the jungle to observe the fascinating creatures that awaken after dark, bringing the mysteries of the forest to life.
Inspiring Highlights
Lake Sandoval
Special InformationPlease note that the order and schedules of the activities may be modified according to weather and the wellbeing of the group.
Day 17 - Complete Peru Small Group Tour - Lima to Lima - Allocation 20 - Current
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Enjoy your final morning in the Amazon, waking to the gentle soundtrack of the rainforest - parakeets calling from the treetops and the distant rustle of monkeys moving through the canopy. After breakfast, and weather permitting, board your waiting motorised wooden boat for the scenic 25-minute journey back along the Madre de Dios River to Puerto Maldonado Airport, where you'll check in for your included flight to Lima.
On arrival in Lima, you'll be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax, settle in, or explore at your own pace.
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 5 hours
Day 18 - Lima to Guayaquil
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Early this morning you will be transferred to Lima airport for your flight to Guayaquil, your gateway to the Galapagos. On arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the city.
This afternoon, your local guide will take you on a walking tour of Guayaquil. You will visit Seminario Park, famously known as Iguana Park for its resident Green Iguanas. Next, explore The Integration Plaza at Guayaquil City Hall and Vulcano Forge, showcasing sculptures that unravel the Independent secret plan of the Patriots. Then, venture to the Malecon 2000 with its plazas, monuments, and gardens before delving into the historic Las Penias Neighborhood, marked by its ancient fort and wooden houses recounting tales of past pirate attacks.
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
Your included flight allows one checked bag up to 15kg (33 lbs), and one 7kg (15 lbs) carry-on, with options to increase your luggage allowance at the airport if needed. Your flight will be unescorted, however your tour guide will assist you on either end to ensure that your journey is trouble free.
On your departure from Lima you will say goodbye to your tour guide, and your group will be met by a local guide in Guayaquil, who will meet and greet you, coordinate your activities in town and be reachable to assist you as needed. Your flight will be unescorted, however your tour guide will assist you on either end to ensure that your journey is trouble free.
The complimentary city tour of Guayaquil will be available if flights arrive before 3:00pm. Estimated time of the walking tour: 2 hours
Day 19 - Inspiring Galapagos - Guayaquil to Quito - Allocation - Current
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This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands (flight tickets and departure time will be advised locally on your arrival in Guayaquil).
Your guide will pick you up from the airport and continue on to visit the Highlands of the Island where you can observe the giant tortoise roaming in a natural habitat. Make the most of great picture opportunities with this endangered species, endemic to the Galapagos before continuing to your hotel in Puerto Ayora.
Later, head to the Charles Darwin Research Station, located in Puerto Ayora. The research station plays a crucial role in the conservation and preservation of the Galápagos Islands' delicate ecosystem. Here, you'll learn about ongoing research projects, breeding programs for endangered species, and the conservation efforts to protect the islands' biodiversity. One of the main highlights of the Charles Darwin Research Station is the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center. You'll have the opportunity to see these magnificent creatures up close and learn about the conservation efforts to protect and reintroduce them to their natural habitats.
In the afternoon you will arrive back at your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Inspiring Highlights
Santa Cruz Island Highlands
Charles Darwin Research Station
Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
Your included flight allows one checked bag up to 23kg (51lbs), and one 7kg (15 lbs) carry-on, with options to increase your luggage allowance at the airport if needed. Your flight will be unescorted, however your tour guide will assist you on either end to ensure that your journey is trouble free.
Your internal flight for this day is arranged by our local partner. Specific flight details will be provided by your Tour Leader upon arrival and cannot be provided in advance. Please note that these group flights cannot be upgraded, amended, or checked in online. Your group will be required to check in together..
While you're in the Galapagos Islands, inter-island travel will be by speedboat. To ensure a smooth journey, please limit your luggage to one suitcase per person, as space on the boats is limited.
On your departure from Guayaquil you will say goodbye to your local guide, and your group will be met by a local guide in the Galapagos Island, who will meet and greet you, coordinate your activities in the islands and be reachable to assist you as needed.
Please note a US$20 per person transit card is payable on departure at Guayaquil Airport. Galapagos National Park entry fee of US$200 is payable on arrival on the islands. Both payments are made in USD cash.
It's important to note that, given the remote and isolated nature of the Galapagos, there are fewer options for accommodation, and it can be challenging to provide all creature comforts. Sometimes, there may be hot water outages, and occasional blackouts can occur. While it may be less comfortable than what you might experience on the mainland of South America, the opportunity to explore this extraordinary destination makes it well worth the experience.
Day 20 - Inspiring Galapagos - Guayaquil to Quito - Allocation - Current
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After breakfast, you will embark on a full day tour to one of the beautiful uninhabited islands of Santa Fe, Plaza Sur (South Plaza), North Seymour or Bartolomé (subject to scheduling). Your excursion will travel by speed boat - the trip takes approximately 2 hours each way.
Your expert naturalist guide will introduce you to the island's unique wildlife which may include endemic species such as Galapagos penguins, land iguanas, Darwin's finches, blue-footed Boobies and many more.
You will have the opportunity to snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, discover marine life and vibrant coral reefs.
You'll then return to Puerto Ayora by late afternoon to spend the evening relaxing.
Special InformationYour touring today may be shared with other non Inspiring Vacations guests.
Day 21 - Inspiring Galapagos - Guayaquil to Quito - Allocation - Current
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After breakfast, visit Tortuga Bay. You will take a guided walk (45 minutes each way) to take in the scenery and wildlife. Visitors can often encounter marine iguanas, Galápagos crabs, sea lions, and a variety of bird species such as pelicans and finches.
Once you reach Playa Brava, please be aware that swimming is not allowed here due to the presence of hazardous currents. For those wishing to swim, continue walking along the beach until you discover a trail leading through the mangrove forest. This path will take you to Playa Mansa, a sheltered bay where you can safely swim and relish the cool shade provided by the mangroves.
This afternoon, transfer to the pier and board a public speed-boat to San Cristobal Island (approximately 2.5 hours ride). Upon arrival, you will enjoy a walking tour in the beautiful Puerto Baquerizo to enjoy the local life.
Inspiring Highlights
Tortuga Bay
Playa Mansa
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 2.5 hours on a public speed-boat service. Passengers are generally allowed one medium-sized piece of luggage and a small personal item (such as a day-pack), both of which must be manageable and easily storable on the boat.
Day 22 - Inspiring Galapagos - Guayaquil to Quito - Allocation - Current
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This morning after breakfast you will visit one of the most iconic sites in the Galapagos Islands: Kicker Rock or “Leon Dormido”, an amazing rock formation just 90 minutes from San Cristobal Island. This incredible landmark is a remnant of a vertical tuff cone formation with an altitude of 500 feet from the Pacific Ocean, it is considered as one of the best snorkelling sites in the Archipelago.
Erosion has given the formation its characteristic shape of a shoe (hence the name Kicker Rock) and others see a sleeping lion from above, the reason why in Spanish it is called “Leon Dormido”.
Snorkelling in the vicinity of the rock is truly an unforgettable experience! You will be able to spot marine iguanas, sea turtles, rays, Galapagos sharks, schools of colourful fish and, with some luck, hammerhead sharks. Also in the crevasses of the rock, you can encounter blue-footed boobies, masked-boobies and frigate birds.
Return to San Cristobal and your hotel for a well-deserved short resting time. In the afternoon, visit La Loberia beach, a scenic beach filled with large colonies of curious sea-lions, marine iguanas, frigate birds and more.
Spend the evening relaxing after a packed day.
Inspiring Highlights
Kicker Rock or Isla Lobos
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Your touring today may be shared with other non Inspiring Vacations guests.
Often there can be instances where visits to Kicker Rock will be restricted. For groups not able to visit Kicker Rock, a visit to Isla Lobos will be provided as an alternative. Isla Lobos is named after the numerous sea lions (lobos marinos in Spanish) that inhabit the island. You'll also have opportunities to observe a variety of bird species, including blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and brown pelicans. Once you arrive at Isla Lobos, your naturalist guide will lead you on guided walks through the island's unique vegetation and provide opportunities for close encounters with the wildlife. You will have time to do snorkelling with unique species and then sail to an isolated beach, to relax on its sand, or swim or do some more snorkelling. We guarantee that this experience is an incredible alternative to Kicker Rock.
Day 23 - Inspiring Galapagos - Guayaquil to Quito - Allocation - Current
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This morning visit to the Interpretation Centre, which takes you through the history and settlement of the islands. Visitors can enjoy expositions on natural history, human history and conservation. The natural history explains the different natural facts, such as the volcanic origin of the islands, the distance between the mainland, its currents, the special climate, the arrival of different species, etc. The exposition room of Human History gives a chronological overview of the discovery and colonisation of the Galapagos.
The second section describes the reality of today's Galapagos: the problems and the struggle of several institutions and individuals to conserve Galapagos. The Center also has an outdoor theatre and a cinema.
At the appropriate time you will be picked up and transferred to the airport in time to board your flight to the capital of Ecuador, Quito. Upon arrival, your guide will welcome you and drive to your cosy centrally located hotel.
The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the surroundings.
Inspiring Highlights
Interpretation Centre
Special InformationYour travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
Your included flight allows one checked bag up to 23kg (51lbs), and one 7kg (15 lbs) carry-on, with options to increase your luggage allowance at the airport if needed. Your flight will be unescorted, however your tour guide will assist you on either end to ensure that your journey is trouble free.
Your internal flight for this day is arranged by our local partner. Specific flight details will be provided by your Tour Leader upon arrival and cannot be provided in advance. Please note that these group flights cannot be upgraded, amended, or checked in online. Your group will be required to check in together.
On your departure from the Galapagos Island you will say goodbye to your local guide, and your group will be met by a local guide in Quito, who will meet and greet you, coordinate your activities in the islands and be reachable to assist you as needed.
Day 24 - Inspiring Galapagos - Guayaquil to Quito - Allocation - Current
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Today you are at leisure to enjoy the quaint city at your own pace. The Ecuadorian capital is constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city and is known for its well-preserved colonial centre, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles.
Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional full day tour of this fascinating city.
Day 25 - Complete Peru & Galapgos - Departure Day (Flights inclusive)
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Your tour comes to an end today after breakfast. At the appropriate time, make your own way to the airport.
Special InformationAirport transfers are not included. Our transfer portal offers the option to book your airport transfers for an easier arrival experience (additional charges apply). Access to this portal will be available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed.
Day 26 - South America - In Flight (international date line)
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This flight takes you across the International Date Line so today will be spent flying to your home destination.
Day 27 - Generic Flight Day - Home
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Welcome home.
Thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations. We hope you had a memorable experience.
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Tripcode: 40581
Start:LIMA, Peru
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Finish:Quito, Ecuador
Type:Group tour (max 20)
Tripcode:
143265
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