Incas, Amazon & Galapagos Adventure

Arrive in Lima
On arrival at the airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Now the capital of Peru and its largest city, Lima was once called the “City of Kings” by Spanish conquistadors. If you look beyond the urban sprawl, you'll be rewarded with the National Museum's pre-Columbian treasures and Plaza Mayor's colonial splendour.

Exclusive Lima City Tour
Depart this morning on a 5 hour sightseeing tour exploring the most impressive sights of Lima along with some of our handpicked favourites. We will start in Miraflores market, a vibrant place visited by local chefs for its wonderful variety of fresh produce from the coast, the Andes and the Amazon. Take the chance to learn more about Peru’s diversity reflected in the colourful assortment of vegetables, fruits, fish and condiments.

On the way to Lima’s downtown we pass by ‘Huaca Pucllana’ an ancient adobe pyramid structure which served as one of the region’s most important ceremonial temples between the years of 200 AD and 700 AD. We continue to the San Isidro district and visit the impressive ‘El Olivar’ Park before stopping at the Pisco Museum where you have the chance to taste Peru’s national drink, the ‘Pisco Sour’ (optional, not included). Later we visit Lima’s downtown with its historic and traditional buildings: the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s palace and the Metropolitan City Hall surround the Main Square. Continue to San Francisco church and monastery, a 17th century jewel, recognised as a cultural heritage site by UNESCO.

This tour finishes with a guided visit of the Larco Herrera Museum. This is a fabulous private museum with an exquisite collection of gold and silver treasures from ancient Peru. Many pieces in this museum are now world famous after having been exhibited in the best museums around the world.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the city on your own.

Breakfast included.

Depart Lima
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Lima and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

Arrive in Cusco
On arrival at the airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

We suggest that you take it easy today to give yourself the best opportunity to acclimatise to Cusco's altitude. This city is bursting with Andean culture and is one of the great culinary destinations of South America. It also just happens to be the gateway to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, the best-known archaeological site on this vast continent.

Breakfast included.

City Tour
Your first morning in Cusco can be spent at your leisure, enjoying breakfast before exploring Cusco or relaxing at your hotel. In the afternoon you will be met for your guided tour of Cusco and its archaeological sites. Your Cusco tour will include highlights such as Plaza de Armas, the cathedral and Koricancha Temple. We also visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed ruins of Sacsayhuaman just outside of Cusco which were once the former capital of the Incan Empire.

Breakfast included.

Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this full day excursion. This fertile river valley was home to many important sites for the Incas, both strategic and religious. Your first stop will be the lookout Mirador de Taray, a scenic lookout point offering impressive panoramic views of the Sacred Valley.

Continue on to Pisaq where you will first visit the archaeological complex, the ruins of the fortress of Pisaq which are set high above a valley by patterned fields and rimmed by vast terracing. The stonework and panoramas at Pisac's Inca citadel are magnificent. You will visit the lower part of the complex where the agricultural area and the pre-Hispanic cemetery are located. Afterwards, visit the colourful local market and have free time to search for a souvenir or two before enjoying a typical Andean lunch at a local restaurant.

We then continue our journey along the River Urubamba to Ollantaytambo, where you will visit Ollantaytambo Ruins and one of its best preserved areas, Hanan Hucaypata.

You will be transferred to the local train station where you will catch the scenic afternoon train to Aguas Calientes. On arrival you will be escorted to your hotel by the hotel's staff. Enjoy a free evening and prepare for your early morning visit to Machu Picchu the next day.

*Option to add a night in the Sacred Valley and continue to Machu Picchu early tomorrow, giving you the opportunity to enjoy 2 visits to Machu Picchu.

Breakfast and Lunch included.

Machu Picchu Tour
Today you will visit Wayna Picchu mountain. Upon entering the citadel, you will follow a short, predetermined route through a section of Machu Picchu until you reach the entrance of Wayna Picchu’s trail. Enjoy the exhilarating climb of Wayna Picchu, situated at approximately 3,000 meters above sea level. Make sure to take some impressive panoramic photos of Machu Picchu from above. Upon descending the mountain, you follow the short, predetermined route to the exit of the citadel.

Later, you will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival a small coach takes you up the steep roads to the entrance of the citadel. For centuries Machu Picchu remained undiscovered by the Spaniards and has only been found in 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. During a guided tour you will experience the uniqueness of the location and the genius that went into its construction, making this Inca site one of the seven new wonders of the world.

At the proper time, walk on your own to the local train station (close to artisanal market) and take the train back to Ollantaytambo where our local representative is waiting to transfer you to Cusco. In case you have left any luggage in the hotel in the Sacred Valley, it will be picked up on route.

Breakfast included.

Depart
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

Arrive in Quito
On arrival at the airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Ecuador's capital city, located high in the Andes Mountains, offers a warm, relaxed and traditional Ecuadorian culture with overflowing markets, a vibrant nightlife and sophisticated culinary options on offer. It's an interesting city to visit and the perfect place to stay before you explore some of Ecuador's many amazing destinations.

Breakfast included.

City Tour
After breakfast, your guide and transportation will pick you up and take you on a comprehensive walking tour of the Colonial District of Quito. On this tour you will visit some of the most famous squares, churches and colonial buildings of the city including the Independence Plaza where you can admire the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and the Archbishop's Palace. Furthermore, you'll visit the San Francisco Church and the Basilica of Quito, the oldest Church in South America made almost completely out of volcanic stone. Then head to the 'Panecillo Mirador', the most famous hill of Quito, where you can take pictures of both colonial and modern Quito.

While walking through the city your guide will help you appreciate the eventful past of Ecuador including the Inca Empire, the Spanish invasion, and its push towards independence.

Return to your hotel with the afternoon and evening at your leisure.

Breakfast included.

Depart Quito
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

4 Day Amazon Lodge Stay
The accommodations that we use for this package are as follows:

- Comfort: Napo Cultural Center
- Superior: Napo Wildlife Center
- Deluxe: La Selva Lodge

Amazon Lodge Arrival Day
Arrive in to Coca, the entrance point to the Yasuní National Park – a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the largest area of tropical rainforest in Ecuador. The Yasuní National Park sits at the intersection of the Andes and the Amazon regions, and offers a variety of excellent lodges where you can experience the rich biodiversity of the area.

From the airport you are met and transferred to the Napo River where we start a canoe ride to your lodge approximately 2 hours away. Along the way you will enjoy a delicious lunch whilst keeping an eye out for birds like herons, kingfishers, toucans, parrots and macaws. You will arrive at your lodge and after a briefing you will have the opportunity to take part in the afternoon and evening activities included. All activities and meals are included during your stay.

Lunch and Dinner included.

Amazon Lodge
Over the next few days you will enjoy the wide variety of activities and attractions available at your lodge and enjoy incredible wildlife encounters. The exact itinerary depends on your lodge but may include a combination of the following;

- Visit a clay lick where several species of parrots, parakeets and macaws can be seen feeding.
- Discover unique rainforest creatures from the rainforest canopy.
- Hike the trails in and around your lodge and learn about the flora and fauna of the region with a naturalist guide.
- Visit native Indian communities and learn about their culture and way of life.
- Evening hiking or canoe rides which allow guests to hear the nocturnal sounds of the jungle and to look for bats, caiman, snakes, spiders and a variety of other insects.
- Go fishing for piranha.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Amazon Lodge Departure Day
This morning you will enjoy breakfast before we return to Coca along the Napo River which may reveal new sightings of giant otters, monkeys, or many other rare birds. From here you will fly out.

Breakfast included.

Arrive in Quito
On arrival at the airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Ecuador's capital city, located high in the Andes Mountains, offers a warm, relaxed and traditional Ecuadorian culture with overflowing markets, a vibrant nightlife and sophisticated culinary options on offer. It's an interesting city to visit and the perfect place to stay before you explore some of Ecuador's many amazing destinations.

Breakfast included.

Arrive in Quito
On arrival at the airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Ecuador's capital city, located high in the Andes Mountains, offers a warm, relaxed and traditional Ecuadorian culture with overflowing markets, a vibrant nightlife and sophisticated culinary options on offer. It's an interesting city to visit and the perfect place to stay before you explore some of Ecuador's many amazing destinations.

5 Day Galapagos Cruise Adventure
The boats that we use for this package are as follows:

- Comfort: Archipell I
- Superior: Treasure of Galapagos
- Deluxe: Infinity

Galapagos Cruise Arrival Day
After a short flight you will arrive at Baltra or San Cristobal Island and after paying your Galapagos National Park entrance fee you will be met by your guide and transferred to your vessel to begin your cruise. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing. Your selected cruise then begins with the exact itinerary for the next 5 days being dependent on your choice of vessel.

Lunch and Dinner included.

Galapagos Islands Cruise
Over the next few days you will enjoy fantastic wildlife spotting including island landings and snorkelling opportunities with expert guides. Animals such as Blue and Red-footed Boobies, Galapagos sea lions, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins and frigate birds are only some of the unique wildlife found in this region. One of the most exciting things for visitors to the Galapagos is the incredible, close-up encounters with its animals which seemingly have no fear of humans.

The volcanic Islands of the Galapagos also offer spectacular scenery, from active volcanos, to lava tubes and impressive red and white sand beaches. It is not only a wildlife haven but an incredible archipelago of diverse islands, and over the course of your cruise you will enjoy many zodiac landings and have the chance to explore them in detail.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Galapagos Islands Departure Day
After a final island landing in the morning, you will be transferred to Baltra or San Cristobal airport in time to catch your flight back to the mainland.

Breakfast included.

Fly to Guayaquil
On arrival at the airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Breakfast included.

Depart Ecuador
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.

Breakfast included.