South America Combo Tour

South America Combo Tour

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24 Days Peru & Ecuador Combo Tour Package

Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Belmond Andean Explorer Cusco / Arequipa) - Arequipa - Lima - Quito - Mashpi Lodge (Quito) - Galapagos Cruise

DAY 1 - Arrival Lima, Overnight at the Lima Airport Hotel

Overnight at the 4 Star Costa del Sol Wyndham Hotel, Lima Airport

DAY 2 - Flight to Cusco, Tour of Cusco, Overnight at Belmond El Monasterio Hotel

Mid-morning Flight to Cusco, Afternoon Orientation Tour of Cusco (B); Private transfer from Cusco Airport – Cusco Hotel; Orientation walk around colonial Cusco with expert local guide; Overnight at Belmond El Monasterio Hotel – Cusco.

DAY 3 - Full Day Private Sacred Valley Tour, Overnight at Belmond El Monasterio Hotel – Cusco.

Full Day Private Sacred Valley Tour, including Lunch (B, L); Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley, Including Ollantaytambo Ruins, lunch at Urubamba, Maras, Moray Ruins and the Salt Mines (Private Service); Overnight at Belmond El Monasterio Hotel – Cusco.

Built in huge circular terraces, it is unclear exactly what the purpose of Moray was to the Incas, but it is assumed that it was built for farming purposes. Moray is a fantastic place to explore and walk down to the core of the circular terraces, or take a picture from atop surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. A trip to Moray is also a great opportunity to explore the stunning salt flats of Maras, a surprisingly unexplored gem of the Sacred Valley. Local workers at the mine will demonstrate the process of extracting salt.

Towards the eastern end of the Sacred Valley is the famous ruin of Ollantaytambo. This impressive and large ruin was one of the last strong holds for the Incas after the invasion of the Spanish nearly 500 years ago. Built into the mountain side and ascending rapidly to the peak of the ruins, Ollantaytambo was almost certainly built as a fortress to protect the eastern end of the Sacred Valley.

DAY 4 - Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu, Private Tour of Machu Picchu, Overnight near Machu Picchu (B, BR, D)

Breakfast at hotel; Private transfer from Cusco Hotel – Poroy Train Station; Belmond Hiram Bingham includes brunch; Shuttle bus to Machu Picchu (30 mins); 2 1/2 Hours guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site – Machu Picchu, including: Caretakers Hut, Temple of the Sun, the Royal Tomb, Three Windowed Temple, Intihuatana / Solar Clock, and the quarry; Overnight at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge – Machu Picchu; Dinner at your hotel.

Machu Picchu was revealed to the world, when the famous historian, explorer and archeologist Hiram Bingham stumbled upon the site whilst on an expedition in 1911. Initially the importance of the citadel was over looked, and only when he returned over a year later the true significance was realized.

Perched high up on the edge of a cliff set deep in the high jungle of Southern Peru, Machu Picchu fabled ‘The Lost City of the Incas’ is truly a first class destination for many world travelers. Invisible from the Urubamba Valley below, Machu Picchu lay dormant for more than 4 centuries, nestled neatly at 2,800m (4,000 feet) above sea level. It was considered to have been abandoned by the Incas at the time of the Spanish invasion, and became something of folklore and mystery, until it was re-discovered hidden and preserved in the dense jungle of Vilcabamba.

DAY 5 - Re-visit Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain Trek, Hiram Bingham Train to Poroy (B, L)

Breakfast at hotel; Free morning to re-visit Machu Picchu; Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain Trek included; Lunch at your hotel; Shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes; Afternoon Hiram Bingham to Poroy includes 4-course dinner and live entertainment; Private transfer from Poroy train station to Cusco hotel; Overnight at Belmond El Monasterio Hotel – Cusco.

DAY 6 - Free Day in Cusco (B)

Breakfast at hotel; Free day to rest and relax in Cusco; Overnight at Belmond El Monasterio Hotel – Cusco We recommend:

- a visit to La Casa Concha Museum (Santa Catalina Ancha) dedicated to the re-discovery of Machu Picchu and Hiram Bingham. Exhibits many of the artifacts returned by Yale University over the last 3 years.

- Korikancha, once the greatest temple in all of the Inca Empire. Ancient chronicles describe Korikancha as having a garden of golden plants with leaves of beaten gold and stems of silver, solid gold corn cobs and twenty life-sized llamas with herders. In the 16th century the Spanish built the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo on top of the temple. Open daily. Entrance is S/. 10 (US$ 3.50) per person.

- The ´Bean to Bar' workshop at the Choco Museum in Cusco is a great way to spend a couple of hours. If you fancy something totally different from visiting ruins, head over to the museum and sign up for a 2 hours class. There are classes at 11am, 2pm and 4pm daily. Price 60 Soles per person. Address: Calle Garcilaso 210 (2nd floor). http://www.chocomuseo.com/english/our-locations/cu...

- Limo - Classy restaurant located above McDonalds on Cusco's main square. This restaurant offers traditional and international cuisine, and is also the best place to eat ceviche and sea-food in the town (Portal de Carnes 236, Piso 2, Plaza de Armas. Tel: 240 668).

DAY 7 - Belmond Andean Explorer Train (Peruvian Highlands Journey) (B, L, D)

Breakfast at hotel; Private transfer OUT, hotel to Wanchaq Train Station (5 mins); Belmond Andean Explorer Train, Peruvian Highlands Journey, 3-days / 2-nights package - all meals included on the train), tips not included; Overnight on Belmond Andean Explorer Train. Go here for train journey details and route information. train journey details and route information.

Jun 15, Tour of Lake Titicaca, Train to Arequipa, Overnight on Train (B, L, D)

1) Breakfast aboard the train.

2) Guided tour of Lake Titicaca, Including Uros and Taquile Islands. Lunch include on Collata beach in Taquile.

3) Continuation of Train ride from Lake Titicaca to Lake Saracocha.

4) Overnight on the Belmond Andean Explorer Train, Puno Train Station (Suite Double Bed Cabin).

Lake Titicaca is a sacred place among indigenous Andean peoples. In touch with the spirit of Mama Qota, or Sacred Mother, they believe that powerful spirits live in the lake's depths. According to Andean legend, Lake Titicaca was the birthplace of civilization. Viracocha, the creator deity, lightened a dark world by having the sun, moon, and stars rise from the lake to occupy their places in the sky.

The Uros islands have a unique civilization of people living on them – there are no trees, and all of their houses and boats, etc. are made of knitted reeds. It is alleged the inhabitants fled from the mainland to escape the Inca in the 13th Century and found refuge on these floating islands; in the middle of the largest navigable lake in the world and South America’s largest freshwater lake.

Around 1500 Quechua-speaking Indians continue to live on the remote Island of Taquile. The island, seven kilometres long, is devoid of roads and vehicles, and its terraced hills are scattered with pre-Inca ruins. The island itself is almost a living museum where the inhabitants wear traditional dress and are famed for their weaving and knitwear. Knitting on the island is primarily a man´s job!

Jun 16, Tour of Sumbay Caves, Continuation to Arequipa, Private Transfer to Arequipa Hotel (B, L)

1) Breakfast aboard the train.

2) Visit to Sumbay Caves. Lunch included.

3) Panoramic Tour of Arequipa.

4) Private transfer from Train Station – Arequipa Hotel.

5) Overnight at the 4 Star Superior Casa Andina Premium Hotel, Arequipa, (See hotel section in summary for full details).

Jun 17, Morning Private Tour of Arequipa, Afternoon Flight to Lima, Overnight at the Lima Airport Hotel (B)

1) Breakfast at hotel.

2) Half day private morning city tour of Arequipa, including Santa Catalina, the Church of the Campañia, the view point of Yanahuara and Plaza de Armas.

3) Private transfer from Arequipa Hotel – Arequipa Airport (20 mins).

4) Flight: Arequipa (AQP) - Cusco (CUZ):

LATAM Airlines, LA 2140, 16.55 - 18.35 hrs, (or similar, we only use LATAM or Avianca).

5) Walk to Lima Airport (1 min).

6) Overnight at the 4 Star Costa del Sol Wyndham Hotel, Lima Airport, (See hotel section in summary for full details).

The Superior Costa del Sol Wyndham Hotel is conveniently located just 2 minutes on foot from the international arrivals gate. Using this hotel means that you won’t require a lengthy 40 – 60 minute transfer to downtown Lima (Miraflores), allowing you more time to relax after your international flight, and meaning you are at the airport for your early departure the next day.

Jun 18, Flight to Quito, Collection and Private Transfer to Quito Airport Hotel

1) Breakfast at hotel.

2) Walk to Lima Airport (1 min).

3) Flight: Lima (LIM) - Quito (UIO):

LATAM Airlines, LA 1450, 08.59 - 11.23 hrs, (we only use LATAM or Avianca, times subject to change).

4) Private transfer from Quito Airport - Quito Hotel.

5) Overnight at the 4 Star Superior Swissotel Hotel – Quito, (See hotel section in summary for full details).

Jun 19 – 22, 4 Days / 3 Nights Amazon Jungle Package (Mashpi Lodge) (B, L, D)

1) Breakfast at hotel.

2) Transfer from Quito Hotel – Mashpi Lodge (6 hours by road).

3) 4 Days / 3 Nights Amazon Jungle Package with Mashpi Lodge, based on 1 x Wayra Matrimonial Room Accommodation –Daily excursions with professional naturalist guides, purified water, all meals and accommodations.

Itineraries at the lodge are tailored to the client’s likes. On arrival at the lodge the guides will discuss the best options for your stay based on what you would like to do, the time of the year and the weather. Click here to read more about the activities available at the lodge: https://www.mashpilodge.com/explorations/programs/

Jun 22, End of Jungle Trip, Return to Quito Hotel (B)

1) Breakfast at Lodge.

2) Transfer from Mashpi Lodge – Quito Hotel (6 hours).

3) Overnight at the 4 Star Swissotel Hotel – Quito, (See hotel section in summary for full details).

Jun 23 – 30, Flight to Galapagos, 8 Days / 7 Nights Luxury Galapagos Cruise (B, L, D)

1) Breakfast at hotel.

2) Private transfer from Quito Hotel – Quito Airport.

3) Flight: Quito (UIO) – Galapagos (3 hours). Flights purchased with Galapagos operator to take advantage of their special rates. Flight times to be confirmed.

4) Transfer to Cruise Ship.

5) 8 Days / 7 Nights Galapagos Cruise, aboard the Galapagos Cormorant Cruise, with itinerary B, including all meals, and excursions lead by professional naturalist guides. Based 1 x Matrimonial Suite Cabin. Includes INGALA Transit Control Card US$ 20 pp. Galapagos National Park Fee NOT included – US$ 100 per adult.

For more information on the cruise boat and the itinerary, click this link (Itinerary B, 8 days): http://www.haugancruises.com/cormorant-galapagos-c...

Jun 30, Last Day on the Cruise, Flight to Lima, Overnight in Miraflores (B)

1) Breakfast on cruise ship.

2) Transfer to Galapagos airport.

3) Flight: Galápagos (GPS) – Guayaquil (GYE), Flights purchased with Galapagos operator to take advantage of their special rates. Flight times to be confirmed.

4) Flight: Guayaquil (GYE) – Lima (LIM):

Avianca AV 7390, 18.27 – 20.22 hrs, (we only use LATAM or Avianca, times subject to change).

5) Private transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores Hotel, driver + transfer rep.

6) Overnight at the 5 Star Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel – Miraflores, Lima, (See hotel section in summary for full details).

Jul 01, Morning Private Tour of Lima, Afternoon Transfer to Lima Airport, Connect to Onward Flight Home (B)

1) Breakfast at hotel.

2) Morning private Lima City tour, including: Historic Lima & Modern Lima. Including Plaza de Armas, Plaza Miguel Grau, Santa Domingo Monastery and Church, the temple of Huallamarca and El Parque del Amor (the park of Love).

3) Private transfer from Miraflores Hotel – Lima Airport, driver + transfer rep.

4) Connect to your onward flights home (times to be confirmed).

Lima known locally as ‘The City of the Kings’ is the capital of Peru, and has a rich a colorful history. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, it was once the most powerful and important trading posts in the continent. The city fell into decline when the Spanish created a rival vice regency in Rio de la Plata (River of the Silver), which later became supremely rich though the mining of Silver.

Nowadays, only the colonial buildings in the center remain as a reminder to riches of the past. Modern day Lima has become a sprawling metropolis of extreme wealth and poverty. Shanty towns on the outskirts of the city are in extreme contrast to the wealthier inner suburbs of Barranco and Miraflores, where locals drive around in expensive cars and dine in fine restaurants.

Hotels

The hotels quoted below are our first choice hotels for your itinerary, and are chosen by our quality assessment process. Hotels are quoted subject to availability. Should you require specific hotels in your itinerary please consult a travel advisor. Our standard hotel policy is available on request.

Costa del Sol Wyndham – Lima Airport,

4 Star Hotel, Junior Suite, Includes Breakfast

http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/peru/lima/wyndham-co...

Belmond El Monasterio Hotel – Cusco,

5 Star Hotel, Deluxe Room, Includes Breakfast

http://www.belmond.com/hotel-monasterio-cusco/

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge – Machu Picchu,

Luxury Lodge, Deluxe Terrace Room, Includes breakfast

http://www.belmond.com/sanctuary-lodge-machu-picch...

Note: No room in the Sanctuary Lodge has a view of Machu Picchu.

Included: x1 Breakfast, x1 Lunch & x1 Dinner. The hotel offers a free bar (select drinks not included).

Casa Andina Premium Hotel, Arequipa

4 Star Superior Hotel, Senior Suite Room, Includes Breakfast

http://www.casa-andina.com

Costa del Sol Wyndham – Lima Airport,

4 Star Hotel, Standard Room, Includes Breakfast

http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/peru/lima/wyndham-co...

Swissotel – Quito,

4 Star Superior Hotel, Standard Room, Includes Breakfast

http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/quito/

Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel – Miraflores, Lima,

5 Star Hotel, Ocean Junior View Suite, Includes Breakfast

http://www.belmond.com/miraflores-park-lima/

What is Included

1) Orientation walk around colonial Cusco with expert local guide. The guide is available for a maximum of 1 1/2 hours, but is there at your convenience. Today is designed for you to take it easy and have free time to acclimatize without any strenuous excursions.

2) Full day excursion to the Sacred Valley, Including Ollantaytambo Ruins, lunch at Urubamba, Maras, Moray Ruins and the Salt Mines. Private Service.

3) Partial BTC Touristic Ticket.

4) Hiram Bingham Train, includes 4-course dinner, free selected drinks and live entertainment. Route: Poroy – Machu Picchu – Poroy.

5) Tour of Machu Picchu (part of the Hiram Bingham Group), including entrance & shuttle bus tickets - 2 ½ hours.

6) Second day entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, plus entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain Trail. Machu Picchu tickets subject to availability.

7) Luxury Belmond Andean Explorer Train, Peruvian Highlands Journey, 3-days / 2-nights package. Based on 1 x Suite Double Bed Cabin aboard the train. Includes all meals (whilst aboard the train), tea time (15.30 hrs), Cocktail (18.30 hrs), and free bar on selected beverages and wines. Doesn’t include tips.

8) Half day private morning city tour of Arequipa, including Santa Catalina, the Church of the Compañia, the view point of Yanahuara and Plaza de Armas.

9) 4 Days / 3 Nights Amazon Jungle Package with Mashpi Lodge, based on 1 x Wayra Matrimonial Room Accommodation – Daily excursions with professional naturalist guides, purified water, all meals and accommodations.

10) 8 Days / 7 Nights Galapagos Cruise, aboard the Galapagos Cormorant Cruise, with itinerary B, including all meals, and excursions lead by professional naturalist guides. Based 1 x Matrimonial Suite Cabin. Includes INGALA Transit Control Card US$ 20 pp. Galapagos National Park Fee NOT included – US$ 100 per adult.

11) Tour of Lima and surrounding areas, private service, morning.

12) Accommodations as shown in the hotel section, 2 people sharing 1 x Double room. (Hotels are quoted subject to availability, none of the hotels have been pre-checked for availability).

13) Breakfasts at your accommodations.

14) All airport and bus station transfers in private.

15) Assistance with airport check-in.

16) 24 hour emergency contact telephone and assistance whilst travelling.

What is not Included

1) International airfare and taxes.

2) Domestic flights quoted separately.

3) National Departure Taxes at airports (not applicable to Cusco and Lima Flights).

4) Other Meals unless specifically stated in the Itinerary.

5) Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.

6) Travel Insurance covering medical, cancellation, theft/loss, and incidents outside our control.

7) Baggage porterage and other extras not specified.

8) Tips and gratuities.

9) Does not include Galapagos National Park entrance fee US$ 100 per person. To be paid in cash upon arrival in the Galapagos.