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Legacy of the Incas with Peru Amazon & Galapagos Cruise

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 Trip Length
23 Days
 Trip Starts
Lima
 Trip Finishes
Guayaquil
23 Day Legacy of the Incas with Peru Amazon & Galapagos Cruise Itinerary (Globus)
Countries Explored: Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Tour & Cruise
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Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
SPY

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Globus 23 Day Legacy of the Incas with Peru Amazon & Galapagos Cruise. Be sure you've packed your camera on this amazing holiday to Peru and the Galápagos Islands, as you'll enjoy magnificent scenery in the Peruvian Amazon, thrilling wildlife in the Galápagos Islands, and amazing ancient ruins in some of Peru's most historic areas.

Peru is one of the great originating centers of ancient culture, and on this holiday, you'll discover its archaeological treasures, visit its ancient ruins, and learn about its ancient culture. A highlight of your...read more holiday is a tour to Machu Picchu, where you'll visit this remarkable Inca city. Stand in awe as you witness the ancient ruins surrounded by soaring peaks - one of the most majestic images in South America! Of course, no trip to Peru is complete without seeing the Nazca Lines. Here, you'll wonder why the ancient Nazca people, who thrived here from 200 BC to 500 AD, created illustrations that could only be seen from far above the earth. It's a puzzle that has kept archaeologists speculating ever since they were discovered.

Also spend time in Peru's Amazon. Discover the tropical jungle on multiple boat trips and be on the lookout for turtles, caimans, monkeys, river birdlife, and more - not to mention the lush vegetation. Search by canoe for the resident giant river otters, and visit a Parrot Clay Lick to observe the parrots and macaws. In the Galápagos Islands, enjoy a 4-night cruise and watch for blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, land iguanas, flamingos, giant tortoises, and more. For even more fun, consider swimming and snorkeling in search of sea life.

From ancient ruins and ancient civilizations to captivating flora and fauna, this tour to Peru and the Galápagos Islands has it all. You'll be sure to arrive home with plenty of photos and stories from this enriching holiday.

Itinerary

Welcome to Lima! Meet your Monograms representative at your hotel.

LIMA: Fly to Puerto Maldonado.

PUERTO MALDONADO: Motorboat ride up the Tambopata River to view the exotic wildlife. Arrive at your Amazon Jungle lodge.

POSADA AMAZONAS: Nighttime nature walk with your expert Naturalist to search for nocturnal animals of the Amazon. (B/L/D)

POSADA AMAZONAS: Boat ride and nature walk around Oxbow Lake with your naturalist. Explore the rainforest on a Canopy Walkway suspended 100 feet from the ground. This afternoon, visit a local farm to learn about the various crops grown in the region. (B/L/D)

POSADA AMAZONAS: This morning, visit a clay lick to observe wildlife from a blind to see the normal routine of fauna without disrupting their environment. Visit a Brazil nut farm and camp to learn how this nut is sustainably harvested and prepared for consumption. Later, visit a mammal clay lick, where peccary and other large mammals can often be found. (B/L/D)

PUERTO MALDONADO: Return to Puerto Maldonado and fly to Lima.

LIMA: Meet your Tour Director at the hotel this evening. (B)

LIMA: Guided sightseeing includes the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, Cathedral, and San Francisco Monastery. Visit and tastings at a [Local Favourite] Peruvian food market. Welcome dinner at Casa Garcia Alvarado (one of Lima's finest historic homes). (B/D)

LIMA: Fly to Cusco.

SACRED VALLEY: Lakeside lunch followed by an [Local Favourite] El Pago a la Tierra (Mother Earth Ceremony) with local shaman. Visit Pisac village and its famous market. (B/L/D)

SACRED VALLEY: Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide to the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. Visit a [Local Favourite] local Peruvian home. Scenic ride on the Vistadome train through the Urubamba Valley.

MACHU PICCHU: Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide. Pisco Sour demonstration and dinner at your nearby hotel. (B/L/D)

MACHU PICCHU: Second included entrance to Machu Picchu. Afternoon train to the Sacred Valley. Transfer to Cusco.

CUSCO: Free time this evening. (B/L)

CUSCO: Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide includes visits to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Monastery. Inka King greeting and visits to Kenko Amphitheater and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman. Free time this afternoon before dinner. (B/D)

CUSCO: Fly to Juliaca. Scenic drive to the shores of Lake Titicaca. (B/D)

PUNO: Scenic boat ride to Taquile and Uros Floating Islands. Guided sightseeing of Lake Titicaca includes a local home visit and lunch. (B/L/D)

SILLUSTANI: Guided sightseeing with a Local Guide to Sillustani Pre-Incan Burial Ground and a [Local Favourite] local home.

JULIACA: Fly to Lima.

LIMA: Free time this evening. (B)

LIMA: Scenic drive along the Pan-American Highway to the Bay of Paracas.

PARACAS: Scenic cruise to the Ballestas Islands in search of sea mammals, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. See the huge Candelabro etching on the Paracas Cliffside.

PISCO: Flightseeing over the 500-BC Nazca Lines (mysterious drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the desert). (B/D)

PARACAS: Scenic drive to Lima.

LIMA: Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)

CUSCO: Fly to Quito.

QUITO: Free time this evening. (B)

QUITO: Guided sightseeing includes Independence Square, the Cathedral, and San Francisco Plaza Church. (B)

QUITO: Fly to San Cristobal.

SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: Embark the Seaman Journey for a 4-night cruise. This afternoon, visit the Galapagos Darwin Interpretation centre with your expert Naturalist and learn about ongoing conservation of the archipelago, its history, ecosystems, flora, and fauna. (B/L/D)

SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: Visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve and learn about the island's giant tortoise population and measures taken to help preserve and breed these endangered species. The centre includes a large corral, breeding centre, and interpretative trail, where it is possible to see different species of native and endemic plants as well as birds, such as the San Cristobal mockingbird, yellow warblers, many species of finch, and the Galapagos flycatcher. This afternoon, explore Cerro Brujo, offering beautiful views of Kicker Rock and famous for being the first place Charles Darwin visited in the archipelago. Visit a lagoon, home to many migratory bird species, such as black-necked stilts, ruddy turnstones, whimbrels, and whitecheeked pintails. Also, enjoy snorkeling with the sea lions and other marine life. (B/L/D)

ESPANOLA ISLAND: Join your Naturalist for excursions to Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez on Espanola Island, one of the oldest islands in the archipelago. Here, you will see the famous blowhole, as well as unique sea bird colonies, including the waved albatrosses (April-December), Nazca and blue-footed boobies, and Darwin's finches. (B/L/D)

FLOREANA ISLAND: Visit Cormorant Point to see a brackish lagoon, which usually holds one of the largest flamingo populations in the Galapagos. The trail continues to a beautiful white-sand beach, one of the most important nesting sites of Green Pacific sea turtles. Enjoy a chance to snorkel among sea turtles, reef fish, sea lions, and even white-tipped reef sharks. This afternoon, visit Post Office Bay, named for the wooden barrel that served as an informal post office for sailors passing through. Here, you may also encounter Darwin's finches, yellow warblers, and lava lizards, and take advantage of another chance for great snorkeling. (B/L/D)

SANTA CRUZ: Visit Charles Darwin Research Station, where the Galapagos giant tortoise breeding program helps preserve the fragile Galapagos environment. Learn how eggs are brought from the nearby Galapagos Islands, incubated artificially until the galapaguitos (little turtles) are born and then at the age of five are returned to their native areas.

BALTRA: Fly to Guayaquil.

GUAYAQUIL: Free time this evening. (B)

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 22 Breakfasts
  • 11 Lunches
  • 15 Dinners

  • Lima Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport (First-Class)
  • Puerto Maldonado Posada Amazonas Lodge (First-Class)
  • Lima Casa Andina Premium Miraflores (Moderate Deluxe)
  • Urubamba Valley Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas (Superior First-Class)
  • Machu Picchu Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (Moderate Deluxe)
  • Cusco Casa Andina Premium Cusco (First-Class)
  • Puno GHL Lago Titicaca (Moderate First-Class)
  • Paracas Doubletree Resort by Hilton Paracas (First-Class)
  • Quito Hilton Colon Quito (SAT) (Superior First-Class)
  • Guayaquil Hilton Colon Guayaquil (Moderate Deluxe)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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