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- Welcome to Lima
- Walking tour; visit San Francisco Monastery; Larco Herrera Museum and welcome dinner
- Visit Awanakancha to see various camelids from the region, and explore Pisac Market
- Visit the Ollantaytambo ruins; take the 360°Train to Machu Picchu; walking tour of Machu Picchu
- Enjoy a second included entrance to Machu Picchu; return on the 360°Train to the Sacred Valley and continue to Cusco
- Walking tour of Cusco, visit Santo Domingo Monastery, the Cathedral, and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman
- Fly to Quito via Lima, dinner at a local restaurant
- Excursion to Otavalo's Indian market and Peguche, support an Indigenous community social project, Hacienda lunch
- Birdwatching in the Alambi Reserve, walking tour, visit San Francisco Monastery, La Compañía Church, La Ronda Street, a Chocolate factory, and the Equatorial Monument
- Fly to the Galápagos Islands; embark Treasure of Galápagos; visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve on San Cristobal Island
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Welcome to Lima—Cosmopolitan, Colonial, and Pre-Columbian Culture
Enjoy free time today before your Peruvian Andes and Galápagos adventure begins. Explore the fascinating Peruvian capital—where high-rises tower above ancient temples and colorful colonial architecture.
Peruvian Treasures, Presidential Palaces, and Pizarro’s Conquests
CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Lima—to see the colonial Old Quarter, Plaza de Armas, the presidential Government Palace, and the ornate Cathedral—founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco...
Alpacas, Llamas, and Ancient Andes Villages
Fly to the ancient Andean city of Cusco—former capital of the Inca Empire—on your way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of Awanakancha to encounter llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and g...
Stone Temples and Formidable Fortresses
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo to visit the ruins including the Sun Temple and Princess Baths fountain. DISCOVERY Join an Escorted Visit to a native Incan home in the village of Ollant...
A Miraculous Sanctuary in a Tropical Mountain Forest
CLASSIC Take a second included Guided Excursion to Machu Picchu. Set out early to see the sunrise over the ruins, and wander through perfectly assembled stone walls and terraces amid the natural landscape as a hidden sanctuary. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco.
(Breakfast,Lunch)
Conquistadors, Churches, and the Colorful Culture of Peru
CLASSIC A Guided Walking Tour of Cusco reveals more on the struggle between the Incas and the invading Spaniards. Visit the imposing Cathedral and the Santo Domingo Monastery. Next, see the semi-circul...
Bienvenido a Ecuador! South America’s Most Biodiverse Country
Fly to Quito, capital of Ecuador and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and begin the Ecuadorian portion of your vacation.
DISCOVERY Tonight, enjoy dinner at a famed local restaurant with delicious regional cuisine. (Breakfast,Dinner)
Traditions Woven through Generations in the Andean Highlands
CLASSIC Join a Guided Excursion to Otavalo’s Indian market—brimming with colorful woven textiles, traditional Ecuadorean apparel, produce, and craftwork. DISCOVERY Visit the Warmi Kawsay social pr...
A Gold Altar, Artistic Avenues, and Two Hemispheres at One Time
DISCOVERY Travel through the Tandayapa Valley to the Andean Chocó cloud forest and nature reserve. The Alambi Reserve, renowned for bird watching, is home to more than 250 species of birds, includ...
Protected Giant Tortoises and Highly Adaptable Birds
This morning, fly to the remote Galápagos Island of San Cristobal where you’ll embark on a five-day cruise on the Treasure of Galápagos.
CLASSIC Take a Naturalist-Led Excursion to the highlands of San...
Sky-High Ocean Spray and Diverse Life In and Out of the Water
CLASSIC Take a Guided Excursion with your expert Naturalist to explore the southeastern part of the archipelago. Visit the glistening white coral beaches of Gardner Bay to see Galápagos sea lions, m...
Pink Flamingos, Gliding Rays, and a Message in a Barrel
CLASSIC Join a Naturalist-Led Excursion to Floreana’s Post Office Bay—with its historic 18th-century whalers’ postal service—consisting of a barrel—to drop mail with the hopes that future travelers will ...
A Prehistoric Volcano and Prickly Cactus Forest
ACTIVE Take a Naturalist Guided Hike to explore Barrington Bay—home to one of the most ancient volcanoes in the Galápagos, animal species found nowhere else in the world, and a forest of giant prickly pear cacti—...
Guarding the Gentle Giants of the Highlands
DISCOVERY Take a Naturalist Guided Excursion to the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to visit El Chato Tortoise Reserve. You’ll have the opportunity to observe Galápagos tortoises in the wild and learn how these gentl...
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Hilton Lima Miraflores
Hilton Lima Miraflores features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Larcomar Shopping Center. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Social, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness center, are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.
Lima
Peru
Avenida La Paz 1099
Hotel Aranwa Sacred Valley
The riverside lands of an 18-century colonial hacienda have been restored into an exclusive 115-room hotel, comprising rural elegance within the hacienda and minimalist design in modern deluxe rooms. Complete with two restaurants, a 2,500 sq meter spa & wellness center with three hydrotherapy pools, art gallery, on-site museum, orchid pyramid and movie room, this hotel offers superior service and comfort, both inside your room and out of it - the perfect way to spend your time in this mystical part of the world.
Urubamba Valley
Peru
Antigua Hacienda Yaravilca
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
The Sumaq Hotel is located at the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins and boasts an Andean health spa, bar, restaurant, gift shop, and business center.
Machu Picchu
Peru
Av Hermanos Ayar Mz 1 Lote 3
Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel
The Palacio del Inka is located opposite the Temple of the Sun. Enjoy excellent local and international cuisine in the Inti Raymi restaurant while watching spectacular Andean dances.
Cusco
Peru
Plaza Santo Domingo 259
Swissotel
This contemporary hotel is located in the commercial district of Quito, minutes away from historical Old Town. The hotel offers a wide variety of dining with six restaurants and two bars. Other features include a luxury spa, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, tennis and racquetball courts, beauty salon, gift shop, and business center.
Quito
Ecuador
12 de Octubre 1820 y Luis Cordero
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