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12 Day Peru & Galapagos Islands
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| Lima, Cuzco, Quito, Galapagos Islands |
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- Flights Miami-Lima-Quito-Miami
- Other departure cities available
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- Intra-flights
- 11 nights accommodation in the following order:
- Plan B Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel El Carmel], Lima
- 3 nights at the Hotel Los Portales, Cuzco
- 1 night at the [Hotel El Carmel], Lima
- 1 night at the [Grand Hotel Mercure Alameda Quito], Quito
- 3 nights at the [Finch Bay Hotel ], Galapagos
- 1 night at the [Grand Hotel Mercure Alameda Quito], Quito
- Plan A Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel San Agustin Exclusive ], Lima
- 3 nights at the [Hotel San Agustin Dorado], Cuzco
- 1 night at the [Hotel San Agustin Exclusive ], Lima
- 1 night at the [Grand Hotel Mercure Alameda Quito], Quito
- 3 nights at the [Finch Bay Hotel ], Galapagos
- 1 night at the [Grand Hotel Mercure Alameda Quito], Quito
- All transfers
- 17 meals: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 1-5)
- Services of English-speaking local guides
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Shore excursions
- Galapagos National Park Fee of $100
- Galapagos Transit Control Card fee of $10
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Optional tours, and gratuities. |
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| City Tours of Lima & Cuzco |
| Galapagos Cruise |
| Charles Darwin Research Station |
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| Day 1: Sunday - Depart the USA, Arrive in Lima |
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Depart USA to Peru. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Lima. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Lima
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| Day 2: Monday - Lima City Tour |
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This morning meet with your guide for an orientation. Afterwards, depart for a tour of Lima. Enjoy the sights of Perus capital city with 2000 years of indigenous and colonial heritage before stopping at the San Francisco Monastery, famous for its 17th century architecture and world-renowned library. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure in the "Gastronomical Capital of the Americas" by exploring Limas nightlife or sampling some of its many restaurants Optional: Half Day Larco Herrera Museum & Pueblo Libre (PM) Optional: Dinner at La Dama Juana Overnight: Lima
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| Day 3: Tuesday - Fly to Cuzco |
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This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore on your own Overnight: Cuzco
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| Day 4: Wednesday - Full Day in Cuzco |
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Spend today at leisure in "The Imperial City". Take time to sightsee or shop independently. Cuzco is declared the Historical Capital by the Constitution of Peru and hosts nearly 1 million visitors every year. Visit some of the numerous Inca monuments or investigate the culinary secrets of Andean cuisine Optional: Full Day Machu Picchu (choose Expedition Train, Vistadome Train, or Hiram Bingham Train) Overnight: Cuzco
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| Day 5: Thursday - Cuzco City Tour |
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Enjoy this morning at leisure in Cuzco. In the afternoon, depart for a tour of Cuzco, view the impressive Colonial Cathedral in Cuzco, which contains over 400 paintings from the Cusqueña School in addition to colonial art. Continue on to visit the Korikancha, the Temple of the Sun, whose walls and floors were allegedly once covered by sheets of solid gold. This temple was once the most important religious site of the Incas Optional: Half Day Cuzco Behind the Scenes (AM) Overnight: Cuzco
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| Day 6: Friday - Fly to Lima |
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Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Lima
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| Day 7: Saturday - Fly to Quito |
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Transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore Quito Overnight: Quito
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| Day 8: Sunday - Afternoon on Santa Cruz Island |
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This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Arrive at Baltra Island, and then cross the Itabaca Channel to the island of Santa Cruz. Via coach, travel to the Santa Cruz highlands to visit the Rancho Primicias reserve, where you will see the Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. A stop will be made to view Los Gemelos (Spanish for "The Twins"), great depressions of sunken lava formed thousands of years ago. Afterwards, enjoy a box lunch en route to the Finch Bay Eco Hotel, where you will spend your next three nights. Balance of the day at leisure. Your Galapagos island itinerary is subject to change. Different islands and sites may be substituted Overnight: Galapagos
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| Day 9: Monday - Sail to North Seymour Island |
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Today enjoy a special boat route to North Seymour Island, a bird-lovers paradise. On this small uplifted island, you can see basking land and marine iguanas as well as a vast variety of endemic tropical birds, including blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, lava gulls, and the largest frigate bird colony in the Galapagos. The cliffs along the islands north side are home to a large colony of fur sea lions, many of which can be seen bodysurfing the curling waves. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Galapagos
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B, L, D )
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| Day 10: Tuesday - Sail to Plaza Island |
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After breakfast, travel by yacht to Plaza Island. Full of fascinating wildlife along the shores and rocky cliffs, this small island is home to Opuntia cacti and other types of vegetation which change colors with the seasons. Enjoy time at leisure on the island Overnight: Galapagos
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B, L, D )
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| Day 11: Wednesday - Visit Charles Darwin Research Station |
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Early morning departure to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, a specialized breeding and rearing center for the endangered Galapagos Giant Tortoise. The Darwin Station is a working branch of the international, non-profit Charles Darwin Foundation which works to protect and maintain the Galapagos precious ecosystems. Following your visit, transfer to the airport in Baltra for your return flight to Guayaquil. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Quito
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| Day 12: Thursday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
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Notes:
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, nor flight Lima-Quito, but does include flights Lima-Cuzco-Lima and Quito-Galapagos-Quito.
- Passport numbers for all passengers must be submitted before documents can be issued.
- We strongly recommend passengers planning to visit Machu Picchu reserve this optional tour in advance as availability cannot be guaranteed when purchasing locally.
- The route and program may vary according to weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety issues and wildlife migration patterns. Wildlife and visits listed in the itinerary are based upon optimal conditions and therefore subject to change.
- Sturdy shoes are recommended for this program.
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| Peru Gold Headpiece |
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| 12 Day Peru Galapagos Islands Map |
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| Peru Lima |
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| Peru Lima Cathedral |
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| Peru Lima Cathedral 2 |
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| Peru Lima Night |
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| Peru Cusco Night |
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| Peru Lima Mormon Temple |
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- Flights Miami-Lima-Quito-Miami
- Other departure cities available
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- Intra-flights
- 11 nights accommodation in the following order:
- Plan B Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel El Carmel], Lima
- 3 nights at the Hotel Los Portales, Cuzco
- 1 night at the [Hotel El Carmel], Lima
- 1 night at the [Grand Hotel Mercure Alameda Quito], Quito
- 3 nights at the [Finch Bay Hotel ], Galapagos
- 1 night at the [Grand Hotel Mercure Alameda Quito], Quito
- Plan A Hotels:
- 2 nights at the [Hotel San Agustin Exclusive ], Lima
- 3 nights at the [Hotel San Agustin Dorado], Cuzco
- 1 night at the [Hotel San Agustin Exclusive ], Lima
- 1 night at the [Grand Hotel Mercure Alameda Quito], Quito
- 3 nights at the [Finch Bay Hotel ], Galapagos
- 1 night at the [Grand Hotel Mercure Alameda Quito], Quito
- All transfers
- 17 meals: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 1-5)
- Services of English-speaking local guides
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Shore excursions
- Galapagos National Park Fee of $100
- Galapagos Transit Control Card fee of $10
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Optional tours, and gratuities. |
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| City Tours of Lima & Cuzco |
| Galapagos Cruise |
| Charles Darwin Research Station |
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| Day 1: Sunday - Depart the USA, Arrive in Lima |
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Depart USA to Peru. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Lima. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Lima
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| Day 2: Monday - Lima City Tour |
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This morning meet with your guide for an orientation. Afterwards, depart for a tour of Lima. Enjoy the sights of Perus capital city with 2000 years of indigenous and colonial heritage before stopping at the San Francisco Monastery, famous for its 17th century architecture and world-renowned library. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure in the "Gastronomical Capital of the Americas" by exploring Limas nightlife or sampling some of its many restaurants Optional: Half Day Larco Herrera Museum & Pueblo Libre (PM) Optional: Dinner at La Dama Juana Overnight: Lima
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B )
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| Day 3: Tuesday - Fly to Cuzco |
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This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore on your own Overnight: Cuzco
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B )
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| Day 4: Wednesday - Full Day in Cuzco |
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Spend today at leisure in "The Imperial City". Take time to sightsee or shop independently. Cuzco is declared the Historical Capital by the Constitution of Peru and hosts nearly 1 million visitors every year. Visit some of the numerous Inca monuments or investigate the culinary secrets of Andean cuisine Optional: Full Day Machu Picchu (choose Expedition Train, Vistadome Train, or Hiram Bingham Train) Overnight: Cuzco
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B )
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| Day 5: Thursday - Cuzco City Tour |
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Enjoy this morning at leisure in Cuzco. In the afternoon, depart for a tour of Cuzco, view the impressive Colonial Cathedral in Cuzco, which contains over 400 paintings from the Cusqueña School in addition to colonial art. Continue on to visit the Korikancha, the Temple of the Sun, whose walls and floors were allegedly once covered by sheets of solid gold. This temple was once the most important religious site of the Incas Optional: Half Day Cuzco Behind the Scenes (AM) Overnight: Cuzco
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B )
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| Day 6: Friday - Fly to Lima |
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Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Lima
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B )
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| Day 7: Saturday - Fly to Quito |
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Transfer to the airport for your flight to Quito. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore Quito Overnight: Quito
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B )
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| Day 8: Sunday - Afternoon on Santa Cruz Island |
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This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Arrive at Baltra Island, and then cross the Itabaca Channel to the island of Santa Cruz. Via coach, travel to the Santa Cruz highlands to visit the Rancho Primicias reserve, where you will see the Giant Tortoises in their natural habitat. A stop will be made to view Los Gemelos (Spanish for "The Twins"), great depressions of sunken lava formed thousands of years ago. Afterwards, enjoy a box lunch en route to the Finch Bay Eco Hotel, where you will spend your next three nights. Balance of the day at leisure. Your Galapagos island itinerary is subject to change. Different islands and sites may be substituted Overnight: Galapagos
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B, L, D )
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| Day 9: Monday - Sail to North Seymour Island |
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Today enjoy a special boat route to North Seymour Island, a bird-lovers paradise. On this small uplifted island, you can see basking land and marine iguanas as well as a vast variety of endemic tropical birds, including blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, lava gulls, and the largest frigate bird colony in the Galapagos. The cliffs along the islands north side are home to a large colony of fur sea lions, many of which can be seen bodysurfing the curling waves. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Galapagos
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B, L, D )
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| Day 10: Tuesday - Sail to Plaza Island |
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After breakfast, travel by yacht to Plaza Island. Full of fascinating wildlife along the shores and rocky cliffs, this small island is home to Opuntia cacti and other types of vegetation which change colors with the seasons. Enjoy time at leisure on the island Overnight: Galapagos
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B, L, D )
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| Day 11: Wednesday - Visit Charles Darwin Research Station |
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Early morning departure to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, a specialized breeding and rearing center for the endangered Galapagos Giant Tortoise. The Darwin Station is a working branch of the international, non-profit Charles Darwin Foundation which works to protect and maintain the Galapagos precious ecosystems. Following your visit, transfer to the airport in Baltra for your return flight to Guayaquil. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Quito
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B )
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| Day 12: Thursday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
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Notes:
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, nor flight Lima-Quito, but does include flights Lima-Cuzco-Lima and Quito-Galapagos-Quito.
- Passport numbers for all passengers must be submitted before documents can be issued.
- We strongly recommend passengers planning to visit Machu Picchu reserve this optional tour in advance as availability cannot be guaranteed when purchasing locally.
- The route and program may vary according to weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety issues and wildlife migration patterns. Wildlife and visits listed in the itinerary are based upon optimal conditions and therefore subject to change.
- Sturdy shoes are recommended for this program.
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| Peru Gold Headpiece |
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| 12 Day Peru Galapagos Islands Map |
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| Peru Lima |
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| Peru Lima Cathedral |
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| Peru Lima Cathedral 2 |
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| Peru Lima Night |
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| Peru Cusco Night |
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| Peru Lima Mormon Temple |
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