Quito, Galapagos & Peru - 11 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Quito - Enjoy free time to explore Ecuador's capital city at the beginning of your tour
- Santa Cruz - Explore the Highlands to see endemic giant tortoises, Darwin's finches and dramatic lava formations
- Galapagos Islands - Cruise the waters surrounding this unique archipelago on a full day yacht excursion, taking in incredible wildlife and scenery
- Lima - Take a guided sightseeing tour of the 'City of Kings', including the Plaza de Armas, Larco Museum and Miraflores
- Cusco - Uncover the highlights of this ancient Inca capital independently, or join an optional sightseeing tour
- Sacred Valley - Discover the archaeological site of Moray, see the Maras salt mines and meet indigenous Misminay people
- Machu Picchu - Ride a scenic train ride to explore the spectacular Inca citadel, which is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
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Trip includes
- 10 breakfasts & 4 lunches
- 10 nights 3-4 star hotels (4-5 star upgrade available)
- Quito airport arrival transfer on day 1 and Cusco airport departure transfer on day 11
- Services of expert bi-lingual (English & Spanish speaking) local guides for all included sightseeing
- Guided sightseeing in the Galapagos Islands, Lima, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu as per itinerary (Please note that for some included sightseeing on this tour, you may join travellers from outside the group and the group size may exceed 16 passengers)
- Transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
- Return ferry tickets: Baltra - Santa Cruz
- Return train tickets: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes and bus to Machu Picchu
- Note: This tour is operated by a trusted local partner and you will join travellers who booked through different operators, not solely On The Go Tours
Itinerary
Welcome to Quito, Ecuador's capital city. On arrival, there is an included transfer to the hotel. You can spend the evening exploring at leisure, before our Galapagos adventure begins tomorrow. Tour Style: This tour is made up of a selection of excursions and activ...
Quito - Baltra (Galapagos) - Santa Cruz. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Baltra, gateway to the Galapagos. Note that your flight to Baltra is not included. We can assist with booking your flights to and from the Galapagos. See the Trip Note...
Today we enjoy a half-day exploration of Puerto Ayora's bay. We pay a visit to the huge sea lion colony on La Loberia Island and enjoy snorkelling amongst sea turtles and colourful fish, as well as the curious sea lions. Next we embark on a hike to the Tunel del Am...
Today we embark on a full-day boat excursion with a former fisherman, his friendly crew, and an expert naturalist guide to explore the waters surrounding one of the Galapagos' more remote islands. There will be plenty of swimming and snorkelling opportunities along th...
Santa Cruz - Baltra - Guayaquil/Quito - Lima (Peru). After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer back to the airport on Baltra and fly to Lima, via Guayaquil or Quito. Note that the flight to Lima via Guayaquil or Quito is not included, we can assist in booking fl...
Today we explore Lima, the 'City of Kings'. Our half day tour of the capital city begins in the pretty district of Miraflores, before we head to the equally lovely San Isidro, stopping for a quick look at a 'huaca', a sacred pre-Inca archaeological site. Making our wa...
Lima - Cusco. After breakfast at the hotel and check out, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Cusco. Note that this flight is not included in the cost of your tour. We can assist with booking this flight. See the Trip Notes for suggested flight informa...
Cusco - Sacred Valley. Today is dedicated to exploring three jewels of the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Maras, Moray and Misminay. Leaving Cusco, we head to the Maras salt mines, where the world's finest salt is extracted and exported around the world. We then visit...
Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco. This morning we transfer to Ollantaytambo station and board the train to Aguas Calientes, admiring the spectacular scenery en route. After a short bus ride from Aguas Calientes, we find ourselves at one of the Seven Wonders of the...
Today is free for you to relax at the hotel or further explore Cusco. Alternatively, you can join an optional full-day tour to the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. If you join the tour, we depart Cusco early, crossing the South Valley towards Cusipata and then Phulawasi...
Our tour comes to an end today. There is an included transfer to the airport for your onwards flight. Safe travels!
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights and visa
- Domestic return flights Quito - Baltra and Baltra - Guayaquil/Quito (we can assist with booking this flight)
- Domestic flight Lima - Cusco (Suggested flight time 9-10am, we can assist with booking this flight)
- Optional excursions
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US $100 per adult/$50 per child under 12)
- Other entrance fees - unless specified in the Inclusions
- Tourist transit card (Ingala) (US $20 per person)
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
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minimum age 5 years
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