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Lima - Cuzco -
Machu Picchu – Quito – Cotopaxo – Chimborazo – Cuenca
– Guayaquil – Land Based Adventure Tour on the Galapagos
Islands
Day 1: Lima You are welcomed by our staff at the airport and transferred to your hotel. During the ride we will tell you about Lima and Peru and go through your itinerary day by day. We will also answer any question you may have.
Day 2: Lima (B) After breakfast, a guided tour of colonial and modern Lima which includes the cathedral built in 1654 where the remains of Francisco Pizarro rest, the Main Square with a bronze fountain from 1650 and some unique tree balconies, the San Francisco monastery with the famous catacombs and the modern areas of Miraflores and San Isidro. We end the day with a visit to the famous Gold Museum, a unique private collection of amazing gold artifacts from the Inca Empire and other ancient Peruvian cultures such as Chavin, Mochica, Nazca, Paracas, etc.
Day 3: Lima - Cuzco (B) Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco. Free morning to relax and get used to the altitude. In the afternoon a guided tour of Cuzco and the four famous Inca ruins that are located in the outskirts of Cuzco, the water temple Tambo Machay, the fortress Puca Pucara, the Oracle place Qenqo, and the impressive fortress and temple of Sacsayhuamán. Three enormous stones, each one weigh 120 tons, form three perfect zig-zag walls and the view over Cuzco is wonderful. Then you do a walking tour of central Cuzco with visits to the Cathedral, Main Square and the Sun Temple of Korikancha.
Day 4: Sacred Valley (B, L) Today you will do a full day excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You visit the village of Pisac that was founded during colonial times and is located at the foot of some impressive Inca ruins. Visit the Pisac market on the Main Square where the Indians sell their products and handicrafts. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays are the busiest days, but the market is always open. After lunch, visit Ollantaytambo, the only Inca village that the Spaniards never conquered, and explore the ruins located above the village. You will spend the night in Ollantaytambo since you are already half way to one of the great wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. Day 5: Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu (B) It is time for the highlight of the tour, the forgotten city of the Incas and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – Machu Picchu. You will catch an early train to Aguas Calientes where you are met by your guide. You then take the bus up to Machu Picchu for your guided tour (2 hours). After the tour you will have some free time to explore the ruins and take more photos. A popular alternative is to climb the mountain next to Machu Picchu; Huayna Picchu (2 hours). It is quite tough but if you reach the top you will have a spectacular view over Machu Picchu and the surroundings. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 6: Aguas Calientes – Cuzco (B) Today you will have the opportunity to go back to Machu Picchu to enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu and spend time there without too many other tourists (entrance fee and bus tickets not included). In the afternoon you take the train back to Cuzco. You are picked up and transferred to your hotel. Day 7: Cuzco – Lima - Quito (B) Transfer to the airport for the flight to Lima and your connecting flight to Quito. Arrival in Quito. Transfer to your hotel. Day 8: City tour and Middle of the World (B, L) The tour begins with a great view of Orellana's way and Guapulo Sanctuary (XVII Century) and the stone carved façade of Ecuador's House of Congress. Afterwards, you take a walk in the old city visiting the Independence Square, which is surrounded by historically important buildings. We visit the Cathedral (XVI Century), Presidential Palace, El Sagrario Church (XVII Century) and one of the most beautiful baroque churches in South America, La Compañía de Jesus (XVII Century). The Church of San Francisco and Monastery were built a few months after the Spaniards arrival (XVI Century). Drive up to Panecillo Hill where the Virgin of Quito, (the only winged virgin) is located, from this perspective you will be delighted by the spectacular view of Colonial Quito. After this amazing tour, we will drive 15 Km. north of Quito, towards the Middle of the World. Here you will have two options, either to visit the Ethnographic Museum, located inside the Equator Monument, which shows a display of the main cultures of Ecuador, or visit the Inti Ñan Museum, a scientific and cultural Museum, located in the exact place where the Equator Line crosses and where you will be shown with different scientific experiments that you are truly standing on the 0° Meridian. Overnight in Quito.
Day 9: Cotopaxi Nacional Park. Overnight in Riobamba (B, L) We drive along “The Volcanoes Avenue” towards the world’s highest active volcano, Cotopaxi (5,897 meters), and continue on a third order road through a Pine forest to Limpiopungo Lake located 3,800 meters above sea level along the slopes of the magnificent Cotopaxi Volcano. Lunch in a nice Colonial Hacienda. In the afternoon we go to Riobamba to visit this city. Overnight.
Day 10: Chimborazo Reserve. Overnight in Cuenca (B, L) After breakfast we leave for the Chimborazo Reserve and you will enjoy a nice trip passing through rural areas. Chimborazo Reserve boasts Lamas and Vicuñas. After that further up to 4,800 meters above sea level and walk up to the Refuge at 5,000 meters or just take your time to enjoy the impressive landscape at this altitude. (If available it is also possible to enjoy a train ride to “The Devil’s Nose”-Wednesay / Friday/ Sunday). Later on we go to Ingapirca Ruins, an Inca Complex built over the ruins of a Cañari settlement, an important native culture of southern Ecuador where we will find ruins of this culture. In the afternoon we continue to Cuenca. Overnight.
Day 11: Cuenca (B, L) After breakfast we will enjoy a tour to this magnificent city declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage of Mankind. We visit the downtown where, during a short walk, we will visit the Old and the New Cathedrals, the Flower market, where you can appreciate the different kind of flowers that grow in this region and the Rotary market where you can find many different handicrafts. Afterwards, we visit a factory making the famous Panama hat. We will finish this city tour by enjoying the beautiful landscape at Tomebamba River, the river that divides the modern city and the Old city. Lunch in a nice restaurant.
Day 12: Cuenca – Guayaquil (B) After breakfast we go to Guayaquil through the spectacular Cajas roads. After four hours of driving you will be delighted with the change of altitude and landscape. The road reaches 4,000 meters of altitude and is surrounded by a beautiful Paramo landscape, full of lakes. This adventure ends at sea level, where the agriculture of the coast plays an important role in the landscape. Arrival in Guayaquil and overnight.
Day 13: Guayaquil – Galapagos. (B, L, D) After breakfast transfer to the airport in order to take your flight to Galapagos. At your arrival in Galapagos there is a transfer to Puerto Ayora. In the afternoon we will visit Charles Darwin Station. Dinner and hotel accommodation in Santa Cruz.
Day 14: Daily tour. Hotel (B, L, D) During this trip you will visit one of the following islands: • North Seymour Island. This small island, located north of Baltra, has a total area of 1.9 Km2, and a maximum altitude of 30 meters. The main fauna species found in the island are the land iguanas, frigate birds, blue footed-boobies and on the coastline there are plenty of sea lions. The main point of the visit is the south-east trail of the island.
• Bartolome Island. This small barren island, located opposite to Santiago Island, has a total area of 1.2 Km2, and a maximum altitude of 114 meters. The main attractions of Bartolome Island are the famous Pinnacle Rock, the coral beaches and the presence of penguins and multi-coulored fish.
• South Plazas Island. The main fauna species on this island are the marine iguanas, swallow - tailed gulls and the sea lions. The principal point of the visit is the east side of the Island.
Day 15: Santa Cruz – Isabela. (B, L, D) In the morning we visit Tortuga Bay. Lunch and in the afternoon we will have a speed boat transportation towards Isabela. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Afterwards you will make an easy walk towards the Muro de las Lagrimas. This historical place was built by prisoners from Ecuador’s first jail. As we walk to our destination, we will see the Flamingo Lake and a lookout from which we will be able to see the southern part of the island and the sea where it meets the immense blue sky. Overnight in our Puerto Villamil hotel.
Day 16: Sierra Negra and Chico Volcanoes. (B, L, D) Eearly in the morning you will visit one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world. The crater of this volcano, called “Sierra Negra,” is approximately 7 kilometers in diameter. We will enjoy the wonderful scenery as we go slowly on horseback. We continue the trek towards Volcan Chico, where we will walk through the fumaroles of this active volcano and look down to the sea.
Day 17: Isabela – Guayaquil. Early in the morning, transfer to the airport. Flight to Baltra for taking your flight back to Guayaquil. End of our services
PRICES Group excursions:
Private excursions in Peru (in Galapagos all excursions are in group service):
The flight Lima-Quito not included. Ask for quote. Price includes:
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Note 1: Because of the nature of hotels and the travel industry, it is not always possible to secure the hotels and lodges listed in the itinerary. Tailor Made Peru will endeavour to secure the hotels listed in your itinerary. However, Tailor Made Peru reserves the right to secure the next best available option or an upgrade in the event that the original hotels are not available or overbooked. Note 2: Please insure that your passport expiration date is good for at least 90 days past the end of your tour. Note 3: Please make sure to inform Tailor Made Peru of any health or dietary restrictions. Note 4: Tailor Made Peru strongly recommends that all clients purchase travel insurance after booking your tour to cover your investment.
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