Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos vacation
| country: | Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Peru |
| location: | Galapagos Islands |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2010: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct |
| price: | From £1319 (14 days) excluding flights, plus local payment US $500, park fees US $100 & transit control card US $10 |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos vacation
A fantastic 2 week combination of South America's top highlights for those who are short on time. Get close to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos, then retrace the steps of the Incas to the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive Quito. |
| Day 2: | Galapagos (B,L,D). We fly from Quito to the Galapagos Islands, transfer to our air-conditioned yacht, and begin cruising these magnificent islands! |
| Day 3-5: | Galapagos (3B,3L,3D). We visit several islands during our Galapagos adventure, viewing abundant wildlife and soaking up the spectacular scenery. Each day, we travel from the yacht to the islands, via a small, motorized launch to explore the islands as our guide interprets the natural history and educates us on the interesting wildlife. |
| Day 6: | Quito (B). Return to Quito and transfer to hotel. Enjoy the city and wander the friendly streets of Quito. |
| Day 7: | Quito / Lima. Fly to Lima. Flight is unescorted, not included and must be pre-booked. |
| Day 8: | Cuzco. We have an early flight to Cuzco, where you will be met by your guide and transferred to the hotel. Relax or explore the spiritual sites of Sacsayhuaman and Tambo Machay. |
| Day 9: | Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo. We travel with our guide through the Sacred Valley, including the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo. |
| Day 10-13: | Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3B,3L,3D). A morning trip to km 82 begins a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient trail of the Incas. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free. Fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu before our tour of the famous Inca ruin. We return to Cuzco by train for the night. |
| Day 14: | Depart Cuzco. |
traveller reviews for Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos vacation
Fantastic. Great crew and guide. Wildlife unbelievable.
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small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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A portion of proceeds from each tour is donated to the Charles Darwin Foundation, Inc. supporting conservation in the Galapagos. Our boat is a chartered, locally owned and operated yacht, equipped to accommodate 16 passengers. Your voyage is guided by a Level 3 (the highest possible rating) naturalist guide certified by the Darwin Research Station.
In Peru we work closely with the Inca Porter Project (IPP) a non-profit organization that works to improve the lives and working conditions of porters on the Inca Trail. Together with IPP we have provided porter communities first-aid and job training workshops and ensure fair working conditions to all of our porters. We ensure minimal social and environmental impact in the places we visit by travelling in small groups, using local transportation and staying in locally-owned hotels. We also work with experienced local guides who are knowledgeable of local culture, history, flora and fauna. On this tour we visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Galapagos Islands, the city of Cuzco and the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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