Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos adventure holiday

Description of Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos adventure holiday

If you’re going to see South America, why not see multiple countries? Neighbours Peru and Ecuador present an Andean feast of culture and landscapes, and you can spend some time on the Galapagos Islands afterwards.

This trip is so adventurous, it takes you into the Andes twice – once in search of Machu Picchu, and again for trekking around Cotopaxi or Otavalo. In these dramatic landscapes – cloud forests, high mountain, lush valleys, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for fun activities – such as mountain biking, horse riding, trekking and ziplining.

After arriving in Lima, Peru you go straight into the Amazon for three days in a jungle lodge, from which you can venture out on foot and by canoe, in search of wildlife. From here you transfer to the Sacred Valley where you’ll spend a day with the Misminay Community, learning about their traditional crafts and practices, before perhaps a spot of mountain biking in the surrounding mountains. You can’t visit the Sacred Valley without seeing Machu Picchu, and you’ll get a day exploring – the ruins of this Inca city have one of the most stunning settings in the world. After a day in Cusco, it’s time to cross over to Ecuador.

Your introduction to Ecuador starts with its capital, Quito, but before long you’re off out in nature again, this time in the Mindo cloud forests. Ecuador also has its fair share of the Andes, and so you can decide whether you want to trek near Cotopaxi, the snow-capped volcano, or visit the town of Otovalo in the mountains, a place where the main draw is the market, which is full of beautiful crafts made by the Otovalo people.

From mainland Ecuador it’s a short flight to the Galapagos Islands. Famous for their amazing nature encounters, these islands can be explored in many ways, depending on your interest – whether by cruise, island hopping or beach hotel, you’ll be able to experience unforgettable wildlife in near-pristine settings.

This holiday focuses on connecting you to the communities that you visit – whether spending a day with Indigenous Peoples in the Sacred Valley, or spending time among craftspeople in Otovalo, this trip focuses your money directly into local areas, where it will protect the land and traditions – hopefully for many visits to come.

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