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Galapagos, Amazon & Inca Adventure
Frolic with sea lions, get up close to giant tortoises, watch albatrosses taking flight and gaze upon iguanas swimming – there’s nowhere quite like the Galapagos for a hefty dose of dazzling wildlife. The exploration of the natural world’s riches continues in the Amazon, where we check out the jungle’s astounding biodiversity, and opportunities to see the rare pink Amazonian dolphin. Further south, Peru’s Incan treasures take centre stage: exploring Cusco, and Sacred Valley gems such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo, whets the appetite for the area’s most glorious sight – the hidden, cloud-shrouded lost city of Machu Picchu. After that, we explore Lake Titicaca, home to Incan creation myths and fascinating, preserved island cultures, before moving on to La Paz, Bolivia’s crown jewel, a city ablaze with colour and spectacle, its elaborately dressed residents lending a carnival feel to our journey’s end.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Mon) Arrive Quito and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Fly to Baltra. Transfer to Puerto Ayora and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Join cruise. |
| 3 | Visit San Cristobal, Leon Dormido and Cerro Brujo. |
| 4 | Cruise to Espanola Island, including Bahia Gardner and Punta Suarez. |
| 5 | Visit Floreana Island, Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant. |
| 6 | Excursion to Black Turtle Cove, Baltra Island and Las Bachas. |
| 7-8 | Visit Rabida, Santiago and Bartolome Islands, including an excursion to Sullivan Bay. |
| 9-10 | Return to Puerto Ayora and transfer to airport for flight to Quito. |
| 11-12 | Fly from Quito to Lima. Free time in Lima |
| 13 | Fly to Iquitos and visit Belén floating village. Transfer by boat to Tambo Yanayacu Lodge. |
| 14 | Full-day to enjoy both jungle and river excursions. |
| 15 | Optional jungle walk. Free time to explore Iquitos, followed by the return flight to Lima. |
| 16 | City tour of Lima colonial centre. |
| 17 | Fly to Cusco. Afternoon walking tour. |
| 18 | Full day tour of the Sacred Valley, visiting the ruins of Qenko, Puka Pukara and Tambo Machay, Ollantaytambo and the Pisac market. |
| 19 | Morning visit to Peru's Challenge. Afternoon free in Cusco. |
| 20-21 | Train to Aguas Calientes. Visit Machu Picchu and take an optional swim in the hot springs. Return to Cusco. |
| 22-23 | Drive to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Full day Lake Titicaca excursion including Uros and Amantani Islands. |
| 24 | Cross into Bolivia and head to La Paz via the ancient ruins of Tiahuanaco. |
| 25-26 | La Paz city sightseeing. Trip ends in La Paz after breakfast (Fri). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
26 days |
Trip Code |
PSGA |
Activities |
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| Wildlife (Easy), Culture (Easy), Cruising (Easy) | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 16 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Bolivia, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands (Ecuador), Peru | |
Start City |
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| Quito | |
End City |
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| La Paz | |
