The 'white city' of Arequipa, with its beautiful colonial-era architecture and a vista dominated by the spectacular El Misti Volcano, is a wonderful place to wander. From here, we visit the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest in the world. After taking in the sights of the former Inca capital of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, we embark by train to the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu. Across the Bolivian border, La Paz awaits. The city's famous Witches Market is a great place to shop for all kinds of weird and wonderful treasures. Concluding our journey, the Galapagos archipelago is a nature lover's paradise. We'll cruise through spectacular scenery and spot whales, sea turtles and marine iguanas in the crystal-clear waters. We'll also explore the islands to discover the unique animals and birds that have made the region so famous.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | (Wed) Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel. Tour of colonial Lima. |
| 3-4 | Fly to Arequipa. City tour and optional activities. |
| 5-6 | Overnight visit to Colca Canyon. Return to Arequipa. |
| 7-8 | Afternoon flight to Cusco. Walking tour of Cusco. |
| 9 | Full-day tour to the Sacred Valley including Pisac and Ollantaytambo. |
| 10 | Morning visit to Peru's Challenge. Afternoon free in Cusco. |
| 11-12 | Train to Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco. |
| 13-14 | Drive to Puno. Half day excursion to the Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca and afternoon visit to Sillustani burial chambers. Overnight Puno. |
| 15-17 | Cross into Bolivia and head to La Paz via the ruins of Tiahuanaco. Tour of colonial centre including the Witches Market. Free day in La Paz. |
| 18-20 | Fly to Quito. Free time to explore. |
| 21 | Morning flight to Baltra, transfer to San Jose. Visit Las Bachas. |
| 22-23 | Visit Rabida and Santiago Islands, Sullivan Bay and Bartolome Island. |
| 24 | Santa Cruz Island, including the Highlands and Darwin Research Station. |
| 25 | San Cristobal Island via Leon Dormido and Cerro Brujo. Visit the Interpretation Centre. |
| 26 | Espanola Island, including Bahia Gardner, Punta Suarez and Devil's Crown. |
| 27 | Cruise to Floreana Island, visiting Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant. |
| 28-29 | Final excursion to Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz Island before returning to Baltra. Fly to Quito. Trip ends after breakfast (Wed). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
29 days |
Trip Code |
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Activities |
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| Culture (Easy), Wildlife (Easy), Cruising (Easy) | |
Countries Visited |
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| Bolivia, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands (Ecuador), Peru | |
Start City |
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| Lima | |
End City |
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| Quito | |
| * Per Person, Twin Share | |
