Galápagos, Amazon & Andes: Ecuador's Natural Wonders

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Begin in Guayaquil before flying to the Galapagos to encounter giant tortoises and pristine islands.
  • Snorkel with sea lions, explore lava tunnels, and sail to remote isles alive with unique wildlife.
  • Uncover Lima’s colonial splendor and ancient treasures at the Larco Museum before journeying deep into the Amazon.
  • Glide along jungle waterways, walk rainforest canopies and spot giant otters and exotic birdlife.
  • Travel through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, where Andean culture and Incan history converge in breathtaking harmony

 

Trip Includes

  • 13 Nights hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on twin share
  • All transfers and transportation is by private, air-conditioned coach (One Group transfer meeting one flight only on arrival and departure is included.)
  • Arrival Meet & Greet guide assistance, Departure guide assistance
  • Tours & Entrances as noted in itinerary
  • Transfers and ground transportation
  • Excursions with English-speaking guide
  • Snorkeling and equipment for activities
  • Meals as noted in itinerary (B- Breakfasts, L – Lunches, D - Dinners)
  • Local taxes on accommodation and sightseeing tours
  • Hotel porterage (1 piece of luggage per person)
  • Price based on minimum 25 passengers
  • Domestic Flights to/ from Galapagos
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
  • Tourist Transit Card for Galapagos

 

Trip Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Domestic Flights – (Quito > Lima > Puerto Maldonado > Cusco > Lima)
  • Domestic Flights to/ from Galapagos for the FOC’s (approx. $950 CAD)
  • Additional charges will apply for extra transfers if anyone in the group is arriving or departing on different flights.
  • Any future fuel surcharges on land arrangements or additional costs due to COVID rules
  • Personal items
  • Optional Tours
  • Meals unless listed in itinerary and all drinks
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Any increases in local/government taxes
  • Early check-in & late check out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2pm and check out 10am)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa & Passport handling fees

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are from per person based on twin/double share accommodation, subject to availability and current exchange rates, based on a minimum of 25 passengers. Seasonal surcharges and black-out dates may apply. Please enquire about airfare, single supplements, extensions/changes to itinerary or upgrades.

 

Upon arrival at Guayaquil airport, your private guide will be waiting to assist you. You will be driven to your hotel via a private transfer (20-30 minutes depending on traffic). Check-in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

 

Arrive Guayaquil

 

Your Accommodation

TRYP by Wyndham Guayaquil

The hotel is located in the area of greatest financial, commercial and entertainment development of Guayaquil, only 2 Km from the Convention Center Simon Bolivar, the host of many congress, social events and business of the Country. This modern and comfortable hotel is part of the Big Apple, a new building complex located right next to the El Sol Mall, one of the country's largest shopping malls, surrounded with bars, restaurants and other shops. The design is unique in its conception because engages in one building, harmoniously, a set of differentiated services.

TRYP by Wyndham Guayaquil

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Your guide will accompany you to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival at Baltra Island, your private guide will meet you and take you on a tour of the highlands. Visit the giant tortoise shelters, lava tunnels, and geological formations like the Twin Pit Craters ("The Gemelos"). Depending on time, a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Center may follow.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Guayaquil - Galapagos

 

Your Accommodation

Ikala Hotel

The brand new Ikala Hotel was built with a focus on sustainability and protecting the environment. The hotel is protected from the strong Galapagos sun by the surrounding beautiful trees and gardens giving to the whole ambiance a natural freshness. The hot water for the showers is entirely heated by solar energy and the garden's lighting is also provided by photovoltaic solar panels. The hotel features a lovely swimming pool, bar area, and a beautiful terrace located on top of the main building, where you can find the restaurant and resting area. The terrace has an incredible view to the Puerto Ayora harbor.

Ikala Hotel

This morning, your private guide will take you to Puerto Ayora’s Bay for an exploration. Visit La Loberia Island for snorkeling and encounters with sea lions and marine life. Continue to the Lover’s Tunnel, with opportunities to spot white-tip sharks. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the island at your own pace.

Meal

Breakfast

Embark on a full-day excursion aboard a motor yacht, with a knowledgeable guide and crew. Visit various islands such as North Seymour, Santa Fe, or Bartolome. Enjoy the pristine wildlife and oceanic surroundings.

Meal

Breakfast

After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Quito and then onwards to Lima. Upon arrival, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Galapagos - Lima

 

Your Accommodation

Pullman Lima Miraflores

Pullman Lima Miraflores is a hotel that offers lifestyle and design, for business and leisure. Rooms with an ocean view and balcony included from the Hotel Pullman Lima Miraflores, just 5 minutes from one of the most visited beaches in the Pacific located in Lima. The rooms also have modern furniture, smart TVs, kettles. The hotel also offer WIFI, rooms with or without breakfast, 24-hour restaurant and bar, party room and the best rooftop in the city. Come enjoy your stay at the best hotel in Miraflores!

Pullman Lima Miraflores

Explore Lima with your private guide. Visit the historical center, Plaza San Martín, Government Palace, and the iconic Convent of Santo Domingo. Continue to the Larco Museum, home to a vast collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts, including jewelry and ceramics. Return to the hotel for the evening at leisure.

Meal

Breakfast

After breakfast, check out and take your domestic flight to Puerto Maldonado. Arrive and begin your 4-day Amazon adventure at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion Lodge. Settle in, enjoy a buffet lunch, and head out for a nature walk through the protected Tambopata National Reserve. In the evening, embark on a Twilight River boat ride to observe nocturnal creatures.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

 

Lima - Amazon

 

Your Accommodation

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

Stay next to a natural, private "Cocha" or lake, home to rich ecosystems, teeming with vibrant wildlife and tropical plants. What better way to discover the essence of the Amazon Rainforest? Discover, explore, get enlightened, and immerse yourself in primeval nature. This novelty luxury lodge is guaranteed to provide you an incomparably memorable stay, a unique experience of true adventure mixed with creature comforts.

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

In the early morning, take a canoe ride to Lake Sandoval for a close encounter with the endangered giant river otter and other wildlife. After lunch, explore the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway for a unique aerial view of the rainforest. Enjoy dinner at the lodge and take part in an optional night tour to discover the hidden creatures of the Amazon.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

Discover medicinal plants in the organic bio-orchard and learn about the conservation efforts of local palms. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing canoe ride on the lodge’s lagoon. In the evening, join the Inland Collpa excursion to watch wildlife feed on the natural salt deposits.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

After a final breakfast in the Amazon, return by boat to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in the heart of Cusco to acclimatize to the high altitude.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Amazon - Cusco

 

Your Accommodation

Casa Andina Premium Collection Cusco

Casa Andina Premium Collection Cusco is a beautifully renovated 18th-century manor house, just 3 blocks from Cusco's Plaza de Armas, replete with authentic colonial character. It offers the intimacy of a boutique hotel but the comforts and services of a much larger property. Several rooms in the original structure of the hotel feature surviving colonial frescoes unearthed during renovation.

Casa Andina Premium Collection Cusco

Explore the Sacred Valley with visits to the Maras Salt Flats, Moray Archaeological Site, and the community of Misminay, where you will experience the traditions and customs of local Andean families. Enjoy a traditional lunch and return to your hotel for the evening at leisure.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

Today, take the scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes and board a bus to the legendary Machu Picchu. Your private guide will lead you through the ancient citadel, exploring the architectural marvels and learning about its fascinating history. Return to Cusco by train in the evening.

Meal

Breakfast

Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Cusco at your own pace. Visit the local markets, museums, and cafes, or simply relax and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Optional activities, such as a full-day excursion to Rainbow Mountain, are available.

Meal

Breakfast

Enjoy Breakfast and take your private Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima (flight Not included) and onwards to your connecting international flight. Arrive home full of great memories of the rich tradition of Colonial Lima, the snowcapped roaring Andean mountains and lush valleys, and the zig-zag road to the overwhelming sight of Machu Picchu, the amazing legacy the Incas.

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Breakfast

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