17 Day Ecuador & Peru
17 days
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2 Quito, 1 Otavalo, 1 Papallacta, 2 Amazon, 1 Baños or Patate, 3 Lima, 2 Urubamba, 2 Cuzco, 2 Puno
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit Colonial Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and walk through its cobblestone streets
- Stand at the Middle of the World monument, situated at latitude 0º
- Browse for local goods at the traditional Otavalo Market
- Stay in the Amazon region, the world's largest ecosystem
- City Tour of Lima with its 2000 years of history
- Visit the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo Discover the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu via the PeruRail Vistadome Train Excursion by boat to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
What's this trip about?
2 Quito, 1 Otavalo, 1 Papallacta, 2 Amazon, 1 Baños or Patate, 3 Lima, 2 Urubamba, 2 Cuzco, 2 Puno
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes
- Flights Miami-Quito, Lima-Miami Some departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Quito-Lima, Lima-Cuzco & Juliaca-Lima 16 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Quito 1 night Otavalo 1 night Papallacta 2 nights Punta Ahuano (Amazon) 1 night Baños or Patate 3 nights Lima 2 nights Urubamba Sacred Valley 2 nights Cuzco 2 nights Puno Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 31 meals: 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern motor coach Services of English-speaking tour managers throughout Services of English-speaking local guides Entrance fees per itinerary
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Itinerary
This 17 day "on-the-go" program features the highlights of Ecuador & Peru in an active itinerary which includes several walking tours as well as some early starts and long days.
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Ecuador
Depart for Ecuador. Arrive in Quito, capital of Ecuador, founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city; transfer to your hotel. The Quito airport is approximately an hour drive from the city. Balance of the day is at leisure to get acquainted with this lively ...
DAY 2, Saturday - Quito City Tour & Visit to the Middle of the World
The morning's tour begins with a visit to the colonial section of Quito to walk along the narrow cobblestone streets and feel the charm of 16th-century Quito. See the Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, Presidential Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace before visiting La C...
DAY 3, Sunday - Otavalo Market, Transfer to Papallacta
This morning visit Peguche, known for its beautiful waterfall. Then, take a tour of the market in Otavalo, one of the largest in South America run by the local Otavaleños. Here, enjoy the lively market atmosphere and browse the various stalls for traditional goods such a...
DAY 4, Monday - Transfer to Amazon Resort
After breakfast, transfer by bus to La Punta Ahuano on the Napo River where you will board a canoe that will take you to your Amazon lodge*. Enjoy the serene tranquility that the lodge has to offer and prepare to be amazed by both the wildlife and the culture inherent to...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Hike in a Private Nature Reserve
This morning, after a canoe ride you can hike in the Misicocha Private Nature Reserve for approximately two hours while viewing the beautiful flora and fauna up-close. The Amazon rainforest is the world's largest ecosystem, so be sure to keep an eye out for the innumerab...
DAY 6, Wednesday - El Pailon del Diablo & Baños
This morning, board a canoe for the short trip to La Punta Ahuano, continuing by coach to Patate. Stop along the way to visit the powerful El Pailon del Diablo or "The Devil's Cauldron"*, one of Ecuador's most beautiful waterfalls. Drive to Baños, an idyllic little town ...
DAY 7, Thursday - Visit to a Rose Plantation, "Farewell to Ecuador" Dinner
Today, enjoy a tour of a beautiful rose plantation. Although roses are not native to Ecuador, the country has a perfect environment for rose cultivation and is presently one of the world's major producers. On the plantation, you'll learn more about the farming process, f...
DAY 8, Friday - Depart for Lima
Bid farewell to your Tour Manager and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Lima
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Saturday - Lima City Tour
This morning's tour of Lima, with its 2000 years of history, begins at the colonial center of the city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its historic buildings surrounding the splendid Plaza Mayor. View the impressive Palace of the Archbishop with its fine car...
DAY 10, Sunday - Fly to Cuzco, Chinchero Weaving Demonstration
Depart Lima this morning by flight to Cuzco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire and the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America. Upon arrival, drive through the rugged mountainous region with its magnificent panoramas, along roads with farms and small village...
DAY 11, Monday - Sacred Valley & Ollantaytambo Ruins
This morning, visit the impressive Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, an ancient complex of temples and terraces towering high over the valley, the last stand of the Incas in their defense against the Spanish conquistadors. Marvel at the architecture of the Incas in this we...
DAY 12, Tuesday - Discover Machu Picchu
Early morning transfer to the Sacred Valley's Ollanta Station to board the Vistadome Train that travels through misty peaks to the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu*, the "Lost City of the Incas", designated by UNESCO as one of the New Seven Wonders of the Worl...
DAY 13, Wednesday - Full Day in Cuzco
Spend today independently discovering the "Imperial City" of Cuzco, once capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This lively city, rich in history, reveals remains of both the Incan and the Spanish presence. Take time to explore some of the city's st...
DAY 14, Thursday - Raqchi & Puno
Depart Cuzco early in the morning on a long drive today. Enjoy spectacular scenery as you drive through the Andes mountain range and the Andean plains to Puno on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. In this area, South American camelids (llamas and alpacas) graze on the i...
DAY 15, Friday - Excursion to Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca
This morning, an excursion by boat transports you from Puno to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands where the indigenous people of the area, the Uros, live on islands that dot the lake. The Uros live very much the same as their ancestors did and still follow the ancient...
DAY 16, Saturday - Fly to Lima
Transfer to Juliaca airport, for your flight to Lima; rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, you bid farewell to your Tour Manager at dinner with Peruvian specialties
Overnight: Lima
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 17, Sunday - Depart Peru
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your departure flight*
*Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning of Day 17 and will require a transfer on Day 16. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time.
Meals: Breakf...
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Price From $4,969
Price per day$292
Last Updated: 5/15/2023
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