Peru & Ecuador - 15 Days/ 14 Nights

Peru is blessed with a rich and ancient past and a vibrant present. Thousands of archaeological sites are found all over the country, ranging from 10,000 year old campsites of early hunters to the monumental stone walls of sixteenth century Inca Cuzco. Ecuador's unequalled natural beauty, diverse population, and fascinating history make it an incredible travel destination. As a newly discovered destination for the adventure traveler, much of Ecuador remains untamed and largely uncharted. The Galapagos Islands are a paradise of unrivaled mystery and beauty and the variety of their amazing wildlife is intimately linked to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Both countries afford the most diverse combination and an unforgettable vacation.

Day 01 Arrival in Lima and transfer tootel for overnight. (Tuesday)

Day 02 Flight to Cuzco. Afternoon City and nearby ruins tour: the amazing colonial city built on the foundations of the Inca palaces, the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral and the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman. (B)

Day 03 Full Day Pisac Market,  a unique typical town, which is filled with locals in their colorful traditional costumes trading goods after a traditional mass and procession. Continue to the highlight of this day, a visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo that guarded the Inca Empire from the fierce jungle Indians. Lunch included. (BL)

Day 04 Guided tour of Machu Picchu, elected one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. Hiram Bingham discovered the Lost City of the Incas, in 1911; it consists of an enormous city hidden on a spectacular green mountain plateau surrounded by three towering peaks, while llamas roam on its slopes. Lunch included. (BL)

Day 05 Day at leisure to further explore the ruins, climb Wayna Picchu for a breathtaking view of the whole complex. Afternoon return to Cuzco, transfer to Hotel and overnight. (B)

Day 06 Flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon Colonial and Modern Lima city tour, visiting Lima's principal attractions.  See the colonial downtown and visit the residential areas of San Isidro and Miraflores, the Larco Herrera Museum, world's largest private collection of Peruvian pre-Columbian art. (B)

Day 07 Transfer to airport for flight to Quito, Ecuador. Arrival in Quito and transfer to 4*/Dann Carlton Hotel. (B)

Day 08  Full Day Otavalo Indian Market, South America’s most famous Indian market, including visits of the traditional villages of Calderon, Ibarra and Cotacachi. Early departure from Quito through dramatic mountain scenery. Visit the market and stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets filled with Otavalo Indians wearing blue ponchos, white trousers and long braided hair. Lunch included. (BL)

Day 09 Full Day Quito city tour and Equatorial Monument. Stroll down the cobble stone streets and through the flowering plazas. Visit the old colonial center of Independence plaza, the elegant Cathedrals of San Francisco &  La Compania and San Augustin, Quito’s oldest monastery. Experience the view of the city and the snow-capped mountains at the Pancecillo Hill. (B)

Day 10 After breakfast depart from Quito to Galapagos Islands. Board the M/V Galapagos Legend, a thousand kilometers off the Ecuadorian coast, this archipelago of volcanic origin is truly a “laboratory of evolution”. Galapagos is one of the most unique places in the world. All meals and shore excursions included. (BLD)

Day 11 Visit Urbina Bay on the Isabela Island, where a coral reef above the water level, pelicans, turtles and marina iguanas can be seen. Continue to the Espinosa Point on Fernandina Island, which has one of the greatest concentrations of the endemic mrine iguanas and an active volcano, La Cumbre. ( BLD)

Day 12 Shore excursion on Santiago Island, an impressive lava landscape with many amazing volcanic formations along the trail & short visit on Rabida Island. (BLD)

Day 13 Visit the Charles Darwin Station, staffed with international scientists doing biological research and conservation projects and the highlands on Santa Cruz Island. Explore the hub of most activity in the Galapagos, Puerto Ayora, a charming port town where you can find sea, sun, seabirds and sailboats. (BLD)

Day 14 Last visit to the islands and fly to Guayaquil. Arrival and transfer to 4*/Hampton Inn Hotel. (B)

Day 15 After breakfast half day City Tour including Las Peñas, the Malecon 2000 and the Artisans market. Afternoon transfer to airport for return flight to the U.S. (B)

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