Peru and Galápagos Odyssey
Itinerary
Arrive at your hotel, and discover both colonial-era and contemporary Lima, on a half-day tour of the Peruvian capital.
Wander through a thriving local market, and enjoy a pisco sour cocktail-making demonstration on the panoramic rooftop terrace of your hotel.
Fly to Cuzco in the Andes, and transfer to the Sacred Valley via Chinchero to learn about traditional weaving. Stay for two nights at the Casona Yucay.
In the morning visit the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, and the village of Pachar with its artisanal brewery.
Transfer to Ollanta railway station and board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu. Take a guided tour of the striking ruins and a lateafternoon train journey to Cuzco. Stay at the Casa Andina Premium Cuzco for 2 nights.
Take a half-day tour of the ancient capital of the Inca empire including the cathedral, San Blas district, and the Coricancha Temple of the Sun. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or take an optional visit to the Inca ruins at Sacsayhuamán.
Fly to Lima and on to Quito, Ecuador's capital city.
Tour the historic centre, including the UNESCO-protected San Francisco basilica, the Middle of the World equatorial line monument, and Chez Tiff Chocolatier, where you can learn about Ecuadorian chocolate making.
Fly to the Galápagos and board the Monique for a four-night cruise. The catamaran offers up to 16 guests a luxurious and sustainable way to explore the wildlife-rich archipelago.
Take shared shore excursions with a naturalist guide and enjoy close encounters with some of the rarest animals, including land iguanas, frigatebirds, Darwin's finches, red and blue-footed boobies and Galápagos penguins.
Take shared shore excursions with a naturalist guide and enjoy close encounters with some of the rarest animals, including land iguanas, frigatebirds, Darwin's finches, red and blue-footed boobies and Galápagos penguins.
Take shared shore excursions with a naturalist guide and enjoy close encounters with some of the rarest animals, including land iguanas, frigatebirds, Darwin's finches, red and blue-footed boobies and Galápagos penguins.
Disembark your cruise vessel. Fly to Quito or Guayaquil, where your tour ends.
Trip Inclusions
- Cruise the Galápagos islands in a luxury catamaran and see its extraordinary wildlife
- Admire ancient Inca fortresses and citadels, including the worldfamous Machu Picchu
- Enjoy an artisanal chocolate experience in old Quito, Ecuador
- Small group size - average 10 people (max 16)
- 4- & 5-star accommodation
- Internal flights
- Flexible - extensions available
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour guides in each destination
- Small luxury cruise experience
- Welcome drink & a farewell dinner on cruise
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees*
- Porterage at hotels
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- *The Galápagos National Park fee of $200 (US dollars) is not included and is payable locally
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
Dates & Pricing
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Cox & Kings. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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