ECOPE08 Peru (Machu Picchu) & Ecuador (Galapagos) 12D/11N

Peru:

Day 1: Lima.

Lima arrival. Transfer to the hotel of your choice.

Day 2: Lima – Cusco - Urubamba.

Early morning transfer to the airport and flight (40 min) to the city of Cusco, the ancient Capital of the Inca Empire. After arrival we start our tour driving northeast towards the Inca's Sacred Valley. First we will visit to the beautiful Inca Ruins of Pisac, continuing then with a visit to the Indian market of the same name. In the afternoon we will visit to the impressive fortress of Ollaytantambo. Hotel. (B).

Day 3: Machu Picchu – Cusco.

After breakfast transfer to Ollanta Station. From here we start a 1-hour train ride along an impressive canyon dug out by the Vilcanota River on its impetuous way towards the Amazon Rainforest basin. After our arrival in Aguas Calientes Town, a 30 min bus ride will take us to the entrance of the citadel, the world famous Machu Picchu where we make a guided tour around the amazing ruins. By train return to Poroy station and from here by car to Cusco. Hotel. (B).

Day 4: Cusco.

In the morning we will visit Cusco's nearby ruins: Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo and Tambo Machay. In the afternoon you will have free time to enjoy the city and do some last shoppings. Hotel. (B).

Day 5: Cusco – Lima - Quito

Transfer to the airport and flight to Lima from where we will take our flight to the city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Arrival in Quito and transfer to your hotel. In the evening we enjoy a night City tour of the old Town. Hotel. B

Ecuador:

Day 6: Quito

In the morning we take the teleferico (cable car) for an enjoyable ride up to the Cruz Loma hill (3900m) from where we get a splendid view of the city and the surrounding volcanoes. In the afternoon we visit to the monument on the Equator Line. Hotel. (B).

Day 7: Quito – Otavalo – Quito.

Full day tour to visit the town of Otavalo home of the laborious Otavalo Indians. Visit to Cuicocha Lake, San Antonio de Ibarra and Peguche. Hotel in Quito. B.

Day 8: Quito - Galapagos.

Transfer to the airport and flight to Galapagos. Starts a 4-day cruise in one of our boats. Itinerary will depend of the choosen boat. (B, L, D).

Day 9: Galapagos. (B, L, D).

Day 10: Galapagos. (B, L, D).

Day 11: Galapagos - Quito.

In the morning last visit in Galapagos and then transfer to Baltra to take your flight back to Quito. Hotel. (B).

Day 12: Quito out.

Transfer out. (B).

Gross Rates per Person in US$:

Single Supplement:

• Land Tour: Tourist class: us$ 210.- pp; First Class: us$ 570.-
• Yacht Single Supplement: Tourist class: $ 1000.-; First Class: $ 1375.-

Included:

All transfers, private transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, hotel based in twin bed room accommodation, noted meals.

Not included:

• Domestic and international flights, Galapagos entrance fee ($110.-pp – can change), airport taxes, extras, tips and personal expenses, Train tickets Ollantaytambo Aguas Calientes – Cusco (Porory): Vista Dome: $131; Back Packer: $91.-pp).
• Train tickets and air tickets rates may vary without any previous advice from Peru Rail or the airlines respectively.

Galapagos itinerary may change according with the Galapagos yacht choice (tourist or first class).