12-Day Luxury Peru To Galapagos Islands

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This morning, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you'll be picked up from the airport for your tour of the Pisac ruins which are among Peru’s most intact ancient sites, a perfect example of ingenious Inca architecture. The views of the countryside are spectacular. You'll then head back to your luxury hotel which faces the Andes Mountains and supports the local communities.

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This morning, you will leave your hotel in the Sacred Valley for the village of Ollantaytambo, with its impressive and eponymous Inca fortress. you'll tour the ruins for around three hours before heading to the train station for lunch in a delightful Andean restaurant overlooking the archaeological complex. you'll then catch the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).

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This morning, you'll head off for a three-hour private tour of the UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu with a local expert guide. You'll visit the Caretakers Hut, Temple of the Sun, the Royal Tomb, Three Windowed Temple, Intihuatana/Solar Clock, and the quarry. After the tour, you'll take the shuttle back to Aguas Calientes where you'll catch the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to your Cusco hotel.

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You'll have a free morning to relax. In the afternoon, you will explore the city of Cusco, known as the Imperial City and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here you will start your tour at the iconic San Pedro market, a local market where you can see the colours, flavours and traditions of modern Cusco. The visit continues with Koricancha Temple, the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo archaeological site and the Plaza de Armas (main square), where you will visit the beautiful Cathedral.

This morning, after an early breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima. After a short layover in Lima, you'll take a second flight to Quito in Ecuador. Here, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city. You'll then have the rest of the evening to relax after your long day of travelling.

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You'll begin the tour in Colonial Quito, a city of narrow cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed walls and, rising above, the steeples and cupolas of the city's many spectacularly decorated historic churches. You'll explore the famous sights of the city learning about them from your guide. After lunch in the old town, you'll enjoy a chocolate experience, which starts with a guided tour explaining the history of cocoa in Ecuador, followed by a chocolate tasting.

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This morning, you'll transfer from your Quito hotel to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your cruise ship that you'll be spending the next five days aboard. After checking in, your first afternoon will be spent visiting the giant tortoises of the El Chato reserve before a relaxing evening onboard.

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Today, you'll spend the day exploring Santa Cruz Island. First, you'll visit Dragon Hill, one of the newest places to visit in the Galapagos Islands. Here, walking trails will lead you along the beach and to the lagoon lookout where you can spot bright flamingoes, land iguanas and more. You'll then head to Las Bachas, a swimming beach in the north of the island where you can see the remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier.

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Today, you'll cruise to Floreana Island to explore two interesting sights: Post Office Bay and Cormorant Point. The island is known for its pristine beaches; renowned diving spots, such as the Devil's Crown; the pink flamingoes and green turtles that nest on Cormorant Point between December and May and the Post Office Bay which offers you the chance to send a postcard home via the 200-year-old post barrel which dates back to 18th-century whaler times.

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Today, you'll cruise to Espanola Island, also known as Hood Island, coined by the English after Viscount Samuel Hood. Located in the southeast of the archipelago, Espanola Island is considered one of the oldest islands dating back four million years. The island is renowned for the congregation of the waved albatrosses, blue-footed boobies and Galapagos sea lions. There are many highlights of this island, two of which you'll visit today: Suarez Point and Gardner Bay.