Summary
Take a journey from the coastal plains and ancient cities of Peru to the waters of Galapagos on this 20-day adventure. Travel through Lima, Puno, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes to uncover historic architecture, Andean landscapes, Inca ruins, colourful markets and local culture. Tick off Machu Picchu – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – from your list and maybe even opt to take the One Day Inca Trail trek to experience the ancient citadel from two angles. Rub shoulders with the locals with two pachamanca meals – one in the middle of the desert near the Nazca Lines in a local’s home and one in the Andean highlands community of Huilloq. Then, head on a sailing voyage that takes in the very best of the Galapagos. Look for sea lions, iguanas, giant tortoises and exotic birds, go snorkelling with manta rays and turtles and tropical fish, and see what Charles Darwin saw when he arrived on the isles more than 180 years ago.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Lima
- Day 2
- Paracas
- Day 3
- Nazca
- Day 4
- Arequipa
- Day 5
- Arequipa
- Day 6
- Puno
- Day 7
- Puno / Lake Titicaca
- Day 8
- Cusco
- Day 9
- Cusco
- Day 10
- Sacred Valley-Ollantaytambo
- Day 11
- Aguas Calientes
- Day 12
- Machu Picchu-Cusco
- Day 13
- Cusco
- Day 14
- Lima
- Day 15
- Lima-Quito
- Day 16
- Quito-Isla San Cristobal
- Day 17
- Isla Bartolome-Bahia Sullivan
- Day 18
- Isla Santiago-Espumilla Beach-Buccaneer Cove-Puert...
- Day 19
- Isla Santa Cruz-Quito
- Day 20
- Quito
Countries (2): Ecuador, Peru
Travel Cities (14): Arequipa, Cusco, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca, Ollantaytambo, Paracas, Puerto Ayora, Puno, Quito, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Sacsayhuamán