On arrival in Quito, an English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Hotel.
Morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour of modern and colonial Quito. Among the highlights of this three-hour tour are: the Legislative Palace, Sala Capitular, Independence Plaza, Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, La Compañia Church, San Francisco Church. And finally, drive up Panecillo Hill for a panoramic view of the city before returning to town. Afternoon at leisure to visit museums, galleries or take the new cable car to the top of Pichincha Volcano. Hotel. (B)
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Cruise is not included. (B)
Add a 3, 4 or 7 night
Galapagos Cruise
(cruise cost is additional)
Fly from the Galapagos Islands to mainland Ecuador and connect to the flight to Lima. Reception at the Lima airport and transfer to your hotel. Hotel.
This morning, you embark on 3 hour sightseeing tour of Lima. You will see Lima's most imposing colonial churches and mansions such as the Government Palace, the Plaza Mayor, City Hall, and the San Francisco Monastery and its catacombs below the cathedral. Continue to the fascinating Archaeological Museum, which features magnificent collections from the Chavin, Nasca, Mochica and Chimu cultures. Hotel. (B)
Morning transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Cusco. In Cusco, you are greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize for a few hours before your afternoon tour of Cusco and the nearby Sacsayhuaman ruins. Hotel. (B)
Morning departure from Cusco for a drive through the valley to Pisac, where you will have the opportunity to bargain with the vendors at the typical market. After lunch at a local inn, visit Ollantaytambo, the Inca fortress, and walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town. Overnight in the Sacred Valley. [On days when the Pisac market is not open you will visit the extensive Pisac ruins]. Hotel. (B,L)
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Early morning transfer to the Ollanta train station. Train service to Machu Picchu, “The Lost City of the Incas”. Guided tour of this marvelous citadel. You’ll visit the main plaza, the royal quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the circular tower and the sacred Sun Dial and burial grounds. Hotel. (B,L,D)
We suggest you rise early this morning to admire Machu Picchu at sunrise, a truly mystical experience. Morning at leisure to continue exploring or perhaps attempt climbing Huayna Picchu. Afternoon train to Cusco. Transfer from the Cusco train station to your hotel. Hotel. (B)
Transfer to the train station in Puno for a full day journey to Cusco. Late afternoon arrival and transfer to the hotel. Hotel.
This morning visit the Sillustani Ruins, where you will explore the ancient cemetery. At this site, you will see cylindrical stone tombs built by pre-Incas who inhabited this region. In the afternoon, visit the incredible floating islands of the Uros.
Bus service departing Puno very early headed to Copacabana. Board the Catamaran for a cruise to the Sun Islands. Continue on crossing through the Tiquina Strait to Chua. Proceed by bus to La Paz. Lunch en route. Hotel.
This morning enjoy a city tour of La Paz before driving through the residential areas to Moon Valley. Afternoon at leisure. Hotel.
At the agreed upon time, transfer to the airport for your departing flight out of La Paz.
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