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Highlights of Peru with Galápagos Legend North and Central Cruise
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13 Days
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Starts in
Lima (Peru)
Ends in
Quito (Ecuador)
Available Tour Start Dates
NOV 9, 2024 to DEC 6, 2025 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Trafalgar sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).
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$11,174.65
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Includes $4,461.00 of included costs
• $321: Intra Trip Air Highlights of Peru
• $72: Intra Trip Surcharges Highlights of Peru
• $349: Galapagos Park Fees and Cruise Gratuities
• $624: Intra Trip Air & Surcharges Galapagos Cruise
• $3095: Galapagos 6 Day Extension
Overview
You’re in for a treat traveling on this Peru and Amazon tour, uncovering local culture at Machu Picchu, browsing local markets in Lima, marvelling at Quechua textile art and sampling a classic pisco sour. Gain a unique perspective into Galápagos Islands and swim with turtles, sea lions and manta rays.Please note that the flight between Lima and Quito is not included.
Visited During Tour
Baltra Island (Galapagos) | Cusco (Peru) | Genovesa Island (Galapagos) | Lima (Peru) | Machu Picchu (Peru) | Quito (Ecuador) | Sacred Valley (Peru) | Santa Cruz Island (Galapagos) | Santa Fe Island (Galapagos) | South Plaza Island (Galapagos)
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ThursdayNov 21, 2024
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SaturdayDec 7, 2024
ThursdayDec 19, 2024
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(Departure #20241207)
SaturdayNov 23, 2024
ThursdayDec 5, 2024
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$11,174.65
Includes $4,461.00 of included costs
• $321: Intra Trip Air Highlights of Peru
• $72: Intra Trip Surcharges Highlights of Peru
• $349: Galapagos Park Fees and Cruise Gratuities
• $624: Intra Trip Air & Surcharges Galapagos Cruise
• $3095: Galapagos 6 Day Extension
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(Departure #20241123)
Tour Itinerary
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Highlights of Peru with Galápagos Legend North and Central Cruise
Trafalgar Tour Code 104-684
Day 1
Arrive Lima
The Capital of the New World extends a warm welcome on your epic voyage through the iconic and unexpected highlights of Peru. Meet your local host on arrival and transfer to your hotel in the upscale shopping district of Miraflores. This evening, you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception.
Meals Included:
Welcome Reception
Accommodations:Iberostar Hotel Lima
Day 2
Experience the Sights and Flavors of Lima Connect with Locals
Connect with the colonial heritage of Francisco Pizzaro’s 'City of Kings', admiring the colonial splendor of Lima’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center, with your Local Specialist. Stand in the birthplace of this ancient, yet modern city, surrounded by the Baroque façades of Cathedral of Lima and Palace of the Union. See the Church of San Francisco and discover its hidden catacombs. Celebrate Lima’s status as the culinary capital of South America and Connect With Locals when you meet Ignacio Barrios, who has worked alongside many of Peru's most award-winning chefs. We visit a local market where Ignacio will explain how Peruvian fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats are the basis of Peruvian cooking. Then, continue to Chef Ignacio's cooking school where we’ll enjoy a demonstration on how to prepare some of Peru's most popular dishes and have an opportunity to sample some at a Be My Guest experience with lunch before spending the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodations:Iberostar Hotel Lima
Day 3
Journey to the Sacred Valley Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals Make Travel Matter Stays With Stories
Board a morning flight to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® when you visit Manos de la Comunidad, a Weaving Center where you’ll uncover the traditions of the Sacred Valley, called “lindaje.” Then continue to a former 18th century colonial-style monastery, our hotel for the night. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® and learn more about the artisan traditions meeting Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, a master Quechua weaver and the first person from her village to attend university. She has been an ambassador for Andean traditions since she began learning ancient pre-Columbian weaving techniques as a young girl in the 1960s. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as your visit helps to preserve and promote traditional pre-Columbian weaving techniques in the 21st century.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodations:Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Day 4
Explore iconic Machu Picchu
The mystical empire of the Incas takes center stage today. We visit the famous Sacred Valley stronghold of Ollantaytambo with a Local Specialist, before boarding the Vistadome train (light snack included) for our epic journey to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Delve into the mysteries of this once-great civilization, admiring the 15th century stone ruins of temples, palaces and terraces perched high amidst the clouds. Join your Local Specialist for an exploration of the iconic great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, an intricately carved rock most likely used as a sundial centuries ago. We return to our hotel where we dine tonight.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:El MaPi
Day 5
The Sites of Machu Picchu and Cusco Dive Into Culture
The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu beckon again and you have an opportunity to re-connect with this ancient wonder. Board the train to the Sacred Valley, then head to the colonial city of Cusco, stopping en route at a local chicheria. Dive into Culture and enjoy the sweet flavors of chicha as you learn how this Peruvian corn beer is brewed by the local women.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Novotel Cusco
Day 6
Step Back in Time in Cusco Dive Into Culture
Embark on a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of Cusco this morning, admiring the 16th-century Spanish colonial buildings that stand on the foundations of former Inca temples and palaces. See the baroque Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and 17th-century Church of Santo Domingo. Visit the ruins of the Sacsayhuaman fortress and see nearby warehouses where the Incas once stored their grain. The afternoon is free to explore on your terms.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Novotel Cusco
Day 7
Delve into Pre-Columbian Art in Lima Dive Into Culture
A leisurely start to our day sees us return to Lima this afternoon. Meet a Local Specialist at the Larco Museum, which houses one of the largest private collections of pre-Columbian art in the world. This evening we join our travel companions for dinner in the museum's garden restaurant.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Iberostar Hotel Lima
Day 8
Voyage to Quito
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Ecuador (flight not included in holiday price). Enjoy a warm welcome in Quito where you will be greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Sheraton
Day 9
Uncover Historical Quito
Visit the historical center of Quito, which was the first place in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and travel to the 'Middle of the World' to stand on the Equator. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Sheraton
Day 10
Tortoises and Santa Cruz Island
Cruise north to south through the islands and islets of the remote Galápagos. On arrival at Baltra Island Airport, transfer to the M/V Galápagos Legend, which will ferry you to the Highlands Tortoise Reserve on Santa Cruz Island, where you’ll walk amongst the world’s largest tortoises in the wild.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodations:M/V Galápagos Legend
Day 11
Wander Genovesa Island
Visit to Genovesa Island today, climbing up the rocky Prince Phillip's Steps in search of Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies and Darwin’s famed finches. Walk to expansive lava field over which Wedge-rumped storm petrels swarm, then continue to Darwin Bay.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodations:M/V Galápagos Legend
Day 12
The Wildlife of South Plaza and Santa Fé Island
The marine iguanas of South Plaza Island view our arrival with indifference as we embark on our walk from the small lava dock. We’ll see the shallow lake where flamingos come to feed, then continue inland in search of land iguanas. Arriving Santa Fé island later, we’ll enjoy a snorkel amongst sea lions, turtles, reef sharks and spotted eagle rays, then walk past a forest of giant Opuntia cacti.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Accommodations:M/V Galápagos Legend
Day 13
Depart Santa Cruz Island
The serene landscape of Bachas Beach is our final stop on our Galápagos expedition. Bachas is a great place to swim, walk along the shore or visit the lagoon. Our journey at its end, we transfer to Baltra Airport for our return flight to Quito. Airport arrival time in Quito will be at 5 p.m.; please be aware when booking your flights.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
More Details
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Travelers Notes
NOTE: This Trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.Day 1: Complimentary arrival transfers are available from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) on the first day of the trip. Day 13: On the last day of the trip, guests will arrive at Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) at approx 17:00. Please allow ample time between this approx arrival time and flight departure time to allow for check-in/clearance of immigration etc (as per domestic/international guidelines for guests onwards flight).TRANSFERS: International Inbound and Outbound flight information is due at the time of final payment in order to qualify for airport transfers. Complimentary transfers are now available on the first/last day of the trip or with pre/post accommodation booked through Trafalgar.INTERNAL AIR: Intra - Air Ticketing requires guests to provide passport details including full legal name as appears on passport, passport number, expiration date, country of issue, gender and date of birth. Brochure price includes economy air and related charges for INTERNAL AIR within South America only with the exception of the Linking Air as specified below. IMPORTANT: Linking Air (Not Included) from Lima to Quito may be purchased on any airline at any time of day. Linking Air from your main program is not included with the Galapagos Cruise extension. Contact Trafalgar or your Travel agent to inquire about purchasing the flight arrangements to Quito. CRUISE EXTENSION: This locally hosted extension is operated with experienced and knowledgeable local guides and/or hosts. As a result, the Travel Director from your guided vacation does not accompany guests on extensions. This departure will follow the North Cruise program aboard the Galapagos Legend. LUGGAGE: Guests are allowed to bring one 11 lbs./5 kg piece of hand luggage per person on the train journey to/from Machu Picchu. Your primary luggage will be securely stored and returned to you on arrival in Cusco. PLEASE NOTE: In some locations you will be required to walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs without handrails. You should be in good health and be able to walk without assistance. This trip also experiences high elevations so we recommend guests with preexisting medical conditions talk with a doctor prior to travel. ELEVATION: The highest overnight elevation point for this guided vacation is 12,000 ft, in Cusco. NOTE: The hotel in Sacred Valley will either be Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel and Wellness, Sonesta Posadas del Inca Valley Sagrado Yucay or Pakaritampu Hotel.GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by Ground Handler, South American Tours.
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