Guaranteed Departure Dates:
05 Mar / 02 Apr / 30 Apr / 28 May / 25 Jun / 16 Jul / 30 Jul / 13 Aug / 03 Sep / 01 Oct / 12 Nov / 10 Dec
*A 1-day extension in Quito can be added at the beginning or change the first night to Quito, with a re-quote of this part of the itinerary.
Day 1: Tuesday: Guayaquil
Transfer in to hotel in Guayaquil. English speaking assistance.
Overnight at Unipark (Standard Room)
Optional Upgrade: Wyndham Guayaquil (Deluxe)
Included: transportation, English speaking guide.
Meals: none.
Day 2: Wednesday: Guayaquil, Galapagos (Santa Cruz Island)
Transfer to Guayaquil´s airport to take flight to Galapagos.
Suggested flight XL1412 GYE/GPS departure 1120 – arrival 1220 - not included
English speaking assistance
Arrival in the Galapagos
Today we arrive on Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galapagos. This tiny island was a military base during the Second World War and hosts the Islands’ principal airport. The airport was built using the most advanced environmental techniques to reduce emissions and energy use, some of which you’ll notice as you transit through the facility. It was the first ecological airport in the world. Ferry to Santa Cruz Island.
Afterwards drive to our exclusive giant tortoise reserve and tented camp is located. Perched high on a hillside overlooking the ocean, Magic Galapagos Tented Camp will be our home for the night. The sounds of nature will be our lullaby in the evenings, and the Milky Way will be our night-light. We’ll be able to feast our eyes on the mountains and forest surrounding the lodge, and enjoy the peace of having the entire hillside to ourselves, with the exception of seasonal resident giant tortoises.
Watching the colorful sunset from Magic’s western perch is the perfect segue into evening. Dinners are scrumptious three course affairs, prepared by expert chefs in an open-air kitchen in the main lodge. A favorite post-dinner activity is a short walk to the natural lava tubes on the reserve for a nightcap in the one-of-a-kind ‘Lava Lounge!’ It’s the perfect spot to relax around the fire and share stories from the day’s adventures.
Overnight at Galapagos Magic (standard tent).
**Note: The departures of February, June, July and August have this night at Puerto Ayora.
Confirm availability at the time of booking.
*Check in at Galapagos Magic Tented Camp is at 3pm. If guests are arriving earlier, the transfer included in the program will drive them to Puerto Ayora (not to the hotel). Luggage will be stored until the moment of the check in, so guests have time to explore on their own Puerto Ayora and have lunch at town (not included). Later, a taxi will pick them up to be transferred to Galapagos Magic.
**Magic Galapagos doesn’t have an open restaurant. Breakfasts and dinners are included with the stay. Lunch is only available upon request, with previous notification.
Included: transport, English speaking guide and lodging
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
Day 3: Thursday: Galapagos
Daily Tour on board a motor yacht
Embark our motor yacht and enjoy of a daily excursion with a welcoming crew members and knowledgeable naturalist guide, and experience the remote islands in comfort and style.
Our daily excursions will take you to experience the Galapagos Islands in a safe and comfortable manner. Check the boat´s weekly itinerary: Mondays and Thursdays visit to North Seymour and Bachas. Tuesdays and Fridays visit to South Plazas. Wednesday visit to Santa Fe Island. Saturdays visit to Bartolome and Sullivan Bay. Sundays visit to Bartolome.
** These excursions are subject to availability and change without prior notification
Later drive to Puerto Ayora to spend the night.
Overnight at Fiesta hotel (Standard room) or similar
Optional Upgrade: Night at Hotel Ikala Galapagos (Standard Room) or similar
Included: transport, excursion and lodging
Meals: Breakfast, lunch on board.
Day 4: Friday: Galapagos
Half-day excursion to Bay Exploration (seat in coach – shared service)
This morning we will join a Puerto Ayora’s bay exploration, at the main dock we will have a quick 10-minute navigation to la Loberia Island named after a sea lion colony that inhabits there. This small island is a great place to snorkel in amongst sea turtles and a great variety of colorful fish, and for playing with the ever-friendly and inquisitive sea lions.
Our next stop will be a hike to the Tunel del Amor (lover’s tunnel) with a great viewpoint from where if lucky you can watch resting white-tip sharks. On the way back we will visit Punta Estrada’s dock, where we’ll go on a walk to watch marine iguanas.
Overnight at Fiesta hotel (Standard room) or similar
Optional Upgrade: Night at Hotel Ikala Galapagos (Standard Room) or similar
Included: local guide, transportation and lodging
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 5: Saturday: Galapagos - Guayaquil
Transfer to Baltra’s airport to take flight back to continent and continue to take international connection.
Suggested flights:
XL1412 GPS/GYE departure 1305 – arrival 1600 or XL1416 GPS/UIO departure 1510 – arrival 1815 – not included
+ LA2415 GYE/LIM departure 2039 – arrival 2244 or + LA1449 UIO/LIM departure 2010 – arrival 2225 – not included
Upon arriving in Lima, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel.
Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance will be offered.
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Lima
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6: Sunday: Lima
Half Day City Tour (Colonial and Modern Lima)
Visit the modern and colonial parts of the city of Lima the "City of Kings", beginning in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. Pass by a Huaca or sacred pre-Inca site. There will then be a stop at Parque del Amor (Lovers Park) in Miraflores for its magnificent view over the Pacific Ocean. The tour also includes the Historic Centre based on the Main Square, where the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop´s Palace, the Municipality of Lima and the Cathedral are located, as well as a visit to one of the largest colonial-era convents.
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Lima
Meals included: breakfast
Day 7: Monday: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley
Breakfast. At schedule time transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cusco city.
Suggested flight LA2009 LIM/CUZ Departure 0900 – Arrival 1034 – not included
Transfer to the Sacred Valley
Upon arrival in Cusco one of our representatives will meet you and then you will be transferred to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Sacred Valley allows better acclimatization due to its lower altitude compared to Cusco city. Have the rest of the day at leisure to rest and get used to the altitude.
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in the Sacred Valley
Meals included: breakfast
Day 8: Tuesday: Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes
Full Day Authentic Sacred Valley
Visit Chinchero, a small picturesque Andean village. Enter the home of a textile artisan, where you will see some of his original work and learn about his techniques, as well as his creative process. Then visit its significant Inca ruins dating from the end of the 15th Century, as well as a beautiful traditional church. Afterwards, on the road to Ollantaytambo, you will stop at a viewpoint, for one of the best views of the Sacred Valley. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Then it is on to Ollantaytambo, one of the most representative complexes of the Inca Empire and the site of one of the Spanish Conquistadors' rare strategic defeats. Famous for its terraced fields, Ollantaytambo was a very effective fortress and also a religious center.
At proper time you will board the train to Machu Picchu.
Train departs at 16:35 and arrives in Aguas Calientes at 18:09(*)
(*) Timetables are subject to confirm
Train Ollanta-Aguas Calientes: Inca Rail Voyager.
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in the Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
Meals included: breakfast & lunch
Day 9: Wednesday: Machu Picchu, Cusco
Machu Picchu (seat in coach)
You are going to visit one of the most important energy centers of the world: Machu Picchu. You will be driven to the archeological site, the visit of which will be an unforgettable experience, with a professional tour guide to impart to you all the history that surrounds this mysterious and enchanting place. Once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own, to relax, or to meditate. At the agreed upon hour, you will descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and board the train later that afternoon for the return trip. Once you have arrived at Poroy Station, you will be driven to your hotel.
Departure from Aguas Calientes at 16:12 and arrival at Poroy station 19:39*
(*)Timetables are subject to confirm
Train Aguas Calientes-Poroy: Inca Rail The 360°.
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Cusco
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
Day 10: Thursday: Cusco
Day at leisure in Cusco
Enjoy the charm of this beautiful colonial city that was built upon the remains of amazing Inca buildings. Not to miss: Temple of the Sun (Koricancha), San Blas artisan’s neighborhood, the Cathedral and the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
You can enhance your experience by adding this optional tour for USD 60 per person.
Afternoon City Tour, Sacsayhuaman, and nearby archeological sites (seat in coach)
The afternoon is set aside for a tour of the incredible colonial city, whose buildings the Spanish constructed on top of the foundations of Incan palaces. You begin at Korikancha, the Temple of the Sun, to witness the exquisite stonework achieved by the Incas. Next stop is the Main Square for a tour of the Cathedral to see its fabulous woodcarvings and impressive altars and the lovely Church of La Compañia de Jesus (Society of Christ). Next, head upwards to Sacsayhuaman, a fortress located in a strategic spot high above the city with a view that is absolutely stunning. You will also visit the archaeological complex of Kenko, and you will have a panoramic view of Puca Pucara.
Overnight at the hotel of your choice in Cusco
Meals included: breakfast
Day 11: Friday: Cusco, Lima
Breakfast.
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima.
Suggested flight LA2040 CUZ/LIM Departure 1320 – Arrival 1320-1450 – not include
Kindly note that there more options in case you need to fix your international flight to home.
Turist Category:
|
Min 02 Passengers |
January - December |
|
In Single Basis (USD) |
2240 |
|
In Double Basis (USD) |
1775 |
Primera Category:
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Min 02 Passengers |
January - December |
|
In Single Basis (USD) |
2850 |
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In Double Basis (USD) |
2120 |
