Peru, Galápagos Islands & Quito
Explore Peru, from Lima & Cusco to Machu Picchu; then five nights in the Galápagos Islands followed by the bustling city of Quito. Optional pre-tour extension to the Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | October 2025 – December 2026 | Group Size | 16 travelers max |
| Themes | Active, History & Culture, Nature & Wildlife | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, partially escorted tour involves a significant amount of walking or hiking, often on uneven terrain, and reaches high altitudes requiring a high level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the trip. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations and may have limited rest stops.Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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From the historical and cultural wonders of Peru to the fascinating wildlife and delicate ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands, join us on an exciting voyage through some of South America's most iconic sights.
Start in Peru where you'll visit Lima, the City of Kings and Cusco, the ancient Incan capital. Board the Vistadome train and travel through the lush Urubamba Valley to the Lost City, Machu Picchu, tucked high in the peaks of the Andes Mountains. Mingle with local artisans, share meals with fellow travelers, and shop for handmade arts and crafts at the Pisac market.
Then travel to the fascinating landscapes and islands that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution as you island hop from the stunning shores of Santa Cruz island to the natural wonders of Isabela Island. The Galápagos offer a once-in-a-lifetime chance to mingle with stunning wildlife, walk among lava channels and through a cactus forest, and take in the views, seemingly untouched by man.
Finish your trip in the bustling urban center of Quito. Your expert guide will take you through the cultural and historic sights including the Equatorial Monument and Otavalo, where you can wander through the colorful market and barter for traditional ponchos, hats, jewelry and more.
If you're seeking more adventure, join our pre-tour extension to the Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands!
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights from Miami via LATAM Airlines including taxes & fees, with other gateways available on request
- All flights within Peru & Ecuador
- All ground transportation and transfers
- Transportation between islands in shared charter speedboat
- 16 nights accommodation in first class & superior first class hotels
- Vistadome Train to/from Machu Picchu
- 25 Meals: 15 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 6 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours including entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking tour guides and a naturalist guide on the islands
- Snorkeling gear
- Galápagos National Park Fee, Transit Control Card, & Isabela Port Fee
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Optional second visit to Machu Picchu or opportunity to climb to Huayna Picchu
- Exciting excursions from Cusco to Tipon & Andahuaylillas and/or Chinchero & Maras (or Moray)
Why you'll love it
- Explore Ollantaytambo, an Inca estate built with stone quarried from high up on the opposite side of the Urubamba River.
- Travel on the Vistadome train through the lush Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu, one of the most enigmatic archaeological sites in the world.
- Be awe-struck by the magnificent Los Gemelos, two enormous lava chambers that collapsed and were engulfed by a scalesia forest.
- Get up close and personal with giant Galápagos tortoises at a 600-acre private reserve.
- Trek through the famous prickly-pear cactus forest and see Darwin’s finches, lava lizards and more!
- Snorkel with sea lions, whitetip reef sharks, sea turtles, penguins and more in the Galápagos Islands' warm, shallow waters.
- Stand in the northern and southern hemispheres simultaneously at Quito's Equatorial Monument.
- Ride the TelefériQo to approximately 13,285 feet above sea level for breathtaking views of Quito and the surrounding snow-capped volcanoes.
- Hike the forested trails that lead to the stunning Peguche Waterfall.
- Put your mixologist skills to the test as you participate in Pisco Sour class.
- Shop for unique handicrafts at the most famous indigenous market at Otavalo.
- Learn about Peru's authentic flavors during a Ceviche making class.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart Miami/Arrive Lima
- 2 Lima
- 3 Sacred Valley
- 4 Machu Picchu
- 5 Machu Picchu & Cusco
- Optional Excursion: Second Visit to Machu Picchu , $125
- Optional Excursion: Second Visit to Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu , $145
- 6 Cusco
- Optional Excursion: Chinchero & Maras or Moray , $110
- Optional Excursion: Tipon & Huaro , $95
- 7 Cusco & Lima
- 8 Lima & Quito
- 9 Quito, Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island
- 10 Tortuga Bay & Isabela Island
- 11 Isabela Island
- 12 Isabela Island & Santa Cruz Island
- 13 Santa Cruz Island
- 14 Santa Cruz Island & Quito
- 15 Quito
- 16 Quito & Otavalo
- 17 Quito/USA
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart Miami/Arrive Lima
- Depart Miami on your flight bound for Lima, Peru
- Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in
SOUMA Hotel Lima Vignette Collection or similar
Day 2 Lima
- Tour the historic district of Lima, including the Cathedral of Lima and Convent of San Francisco
- Participate in a Ceviche making class
- Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
SOUMA Hotel Lima Vignette Collection or similarBreakfast
Day 3 Sacred Valley
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco
- Explore the Pisac Market and shop for unique crafts
- Continue to Ollantaytambo and tour the fortress and ruins
Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 4 Machu Picchu
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo station to board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
- Enjoy a guided tour of the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu
El MaPi Hotel or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 5 Machu Picchu & Cusco
- Spend the morning at leisure or join an optional second visit to Machu Picchu
- Return to Ollantaytambo station by Vistadome train, then transfer to Cusco by bus
Novotel Cusco or similarBreakfast
Day 6 Cusco
- Enjoy the day at leisure or join one (or both!) optional excursions
Novotel Cusco Breakfast
Day 7 Cusco & Lima
- Enjoy a morning city tour of Cusco
- Visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress & Puka Pukara
- Delight in a Pisco Sour class
- Spend the afternoon at leisure in Cusco for last-minute shopping and exploration
- This evening, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 8 Lima & Quito
- Cross the sky bridge to the airport for your flight to Quito.
- Upon arrival in Quito, meet our representative and transfer by hotel shuttle service to your hotel for check-in.
Wyndham Quito Airport or similarBreakfast
Day 9 Quito, Baltra Island & Santa Cruz Island
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island
- Take a short ferry ride to Santa Cruz Island
- Discover Los Gemelos lava chamber
- Explore a 600-acre private giant tortoise reserve
- Continue to Puerto Ayora for check-in and welcome drink
Hotel Solymar or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 10 Tortuga Bay & Isabela Island
- Set out on a tour of beautiful Tortuga Bay
- See exotic native species on a walk through a cactus forest
- After a chance to swim, Kayak in Tortuga Bay
- Board a speedboat and return to the docks near your hotel
- Enjoy lunch on your own
- Board a 2 hour speedboat Isabela Island
- Enjoy a short exploration of Puerto Villamil
Iguana Crossing or similarBreakfast
Day 11 Isabela Island
- Set out to see Concha de Perla
- Visit the Flamingo Lagoon
Iguana Crossing or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 12 Isabela Island & Santa Cruz Island
- Explore a small group of islands called Las Tintoreras
- Take a walk through a lava field that is home to a colony of marine iguanas
- Board a 2 hour speedboat and return to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island
Hotel Solymar or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 13 Santa Cruz Island
- Enjoy an unforgettable shared boat tour off Santa Cruz Island
- Snorkel near the small islet of La Lobería
- Observe wildlife up close at Dog Beach and Tintoreras
- Snorkel and swim at Las Grietas
Hotel Solymar or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 14 Santa Cruz Island & Quito
- Transfer to Baltra airport for your flight back to Quito
- Upon arrival in Quito this evening, transfer to your hotel for check-in
Swissotel Quito or similarBreakfast
Day 15 Quito
- Enjoy a city tour of Quito
- Visit the Equatorial Monument, the "Middle of the World"
- Ride on the gondola up approximately 13,285 feet for a breathtaking experience
Swissotel Quito Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 16 Quito & Otavalo
- Visit the Peguche Waterfall
- Explore the Otavalo Market
Wyndham Quito Airport or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 17 Quito/USA
- Transfer to the airport for your early morning flight home
Breakfast
Important Notes
- The high altitudes reached on this trip (Cusco is at 11,000 feet above sea level) and the amount of walking involved, often on uneven terrain, requires that you be in good physical condition to fully enjoy the trip. We strongly suggest that you consult your physician if you have any concerns regarding your ability to handle these conditions.
- In order to visit so many of Peru's must-see sights, this tour requires several long bus rides as well as early morning departure times in order to comply with flight and train schedules. Your patience and understanding are appreciated.
- Due to the fragile ecosystem on the Galapagos Islands, there are very few roads accessible by motorized vehicles. Some venues within the islands may be accessed by foot only. When touring the islands, you may expect considerable amount of walking, often on uneven terrain. If you are prone to motion sickness, we highly recommend that you bring medication to counter the effects of motion sickness. We strongly recommend that you consult with your physician regarding any concerns.
- The hotels on this tour are among the finest properties available on the Galapagos, These are small, intimate and unique hotels, with all the necessary amenities, but accommodations are more basic than lavish, as the delicate island ecosystems cannot support large luxury hotels.
Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands Pre-tour Extension
Take advantage of your already-included international airfare by joining our pre-tour extension to the Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands! Passengers taking the pre-tour extension will depart the U.S. 2 days before the departure dates shown and join the main tour on Day 1 of the itinerary above.
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Day 1 Depart Miami/Arrive Lima
- Depart Miami on your flight bound for Lima, Peru
- Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport or similar
Day 2 Lima, Pisco & Paracas
- Depart for Pisco
- Board your overflight to the Nazca Lines
- Transfer to your hotel for check-in
The Legend Paracas Resort or similarBreakfast
Day 3 Paracas, Lima
- Enjoy a speedboat tour to see Ballestas Islands
- Visit the Paracas National Reserve, Peru's oldest marine reserve
- Return to Lima
SOUMA Hotel Lima Vignette Collection or similarBreakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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