On arrival in Quito, an English-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Hotel.
Morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour of modern and colonial Quito. Among the highlights of this three-hour tour are: the Legislative Palace, Sala Capitular, Independence Plaza, Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, La Compañia Church, San Francisco Church. And finally, drive up Panecillo Hill for a panoramic view of the city before returning to town. Afternoon at leisure to visit museums, galleries or take the new cable car to the top of Pichincha Volcano. Hotel. (B)
Early morning departure from the hotel for a full-day tour of the Otavalo region. This tour travels north of Quito where you will: cross the equator at Cayambe; stop in Calderon, famous for its bread dough figure dolls; shop in Cotacachi for leather goods; and visit the grand Otavalo market. The Otavalo Indians are one of the most prosperous groups in Ecuador and have maintained their cultural identity and traditional dress for many generations. After lunch at a country inn, you will visit San Antonio de Ibarra, a wood carving centre. Return to Quito in the late afternoon. Hotel. (B,L)
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Cruise is not included. (B)
Add a 3, 4 or 7 night
Galapagos Cruise
(cruise cost is additional)
Fly from the Galapagos Islands to mainland Ecuador and connect to the flight to Lima. Reception at the Lima airport and transfer to your hotel. Hotel.
This morning, you embark on 3 hour sightseeing tour of Lima. You will see Lima's most imposing colonial churches and mansions such as the Government Palace, the Plaza Mayor, City Hall, and the San Francisco Monastery and its catacombs below the cathedral. Continue to the fascinating Archaeological Museum, which features magnificent collections from the Chavin, Nasca, Mochica and Chimu cultures. Hotel. (B)
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Morning transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Cusco. In Cusco, you are greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize for a few hours before your afternoon tour of Cusco and the nearby Sacsayhuaman ruins. Hotel. (B)
Morning departure from Cusco for a drive through the valley to Pisac, where you will have the opportunity to bargain with the vendors at the typical market. After lunch at a local inn, visit Ollantaytambo, the Inca fortress, and walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town. Overnight in the Sacred Valley. [On days when the Pisac market is not open you will visit the extensive Pisac ruins]. Hotel. (B,L)
Early morning transfer to the Cusco train station. Train service to Machu Picchu, “The Lost City of the Incas”. Guided tour of this marvelous citadel. You’ll visit the main plaza, the royal quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the circular tower and the sacred Sun Dial and burial grounds. Hotel. (B,L,D)
We suggest you rise early this morning to admire Machu Picchu at sunrise, a truly mystical experience. Morning at leisure to continue exploring or perhaps attempt climbing Huayna Picchu. Afternoon train to Cusco. Transfer from the Cusco train station to your hotel. Hotel. (B)
Morning transfer to the Cusco airport for the flight to Lima. In Lima, transfer to your hotel. Afternoon visit to the Pachacamac ruins, located 30 minutes south of Lima. This temple is dedicated to Pachacamac the “God, Creator of the World”. Hotel. (B)
Morning transfer to the Lima airport for your departure flight. (B)
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Tour Code: GT-09
Departs: Daily, according to cruise start date
2010 rates
| Category |
SGL
CAN$* |
DBL
CAN$* |
SGL
US$ |
DBL
US$ |
| Deluxe + |
9,763 |
5,353 |
8,876 |
4,866 |
| Deluxe |
8,219 |
4,579 |
7,472 |
4,163 |
| First Class |
5,407 |
3,217 |
4,915 |
2,825 |
| Standard |
4,219 |
2,520 |
3,836 |
2,291 |
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Prices are subject to change until time of booking.
ACCOMMODATIONS
DELUXE + - Plaza Grande (Quito), Miraflores Park Hotel (Lima), La Casona (Cusco), Rio Sagrado (Sacred Valley), Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge (Machu Picchu)
DELUXE - Swissotel (Quito), Miraflores Park Hotel (Lima), Monasterio del Cusco (Cusco), Rio Sagrado (Sacred Valley), Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge (Machu Picchu)
FIRST CLASS - Hilton Colon (Quito), El Olivar (Lima), Novotel (Cusco), Sol y Luna (Sacred Valley), Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
STANDARD - Dann Carlton (Quito), Casa Andina (Lima), Casa Andina Koricancha (Cusco) Sol y Luna (Sacred Valley), Hatuchay Towers (Aguas Calientes)
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS SOUTH AMERICA PACKAGE TOUR:
- 3 nights accommodation in Quito
- 3 nights accommodation in Lima
- 2 nights accommodation in Cusco
- 1 night accommodation in the Sacred Valley
- 1 night accommodation at Machu Picchu
- airport/hotel transfers throughout
- half day tours of modern and colonial Quito, Lima and the Larco Herrera Museum, Cusco and the surroundings
- full day tours to the Otavalo region, Pisac market or ruins and the Ollantaytambo ruins
- Two day tour to Machu Picchu
- 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
- English speaking local guides
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SOUTH AMERICA PACKAGE TOUR:
- 3, 4 or 7 night Galapagos cruise
- Airfare Quito - Galapagos - Guayaquil - Lima - Cusco - Lima (approx. US$ 1,195-1,298)
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International airfare
- US$ 100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- US$ 10 Galapagos Transit Tax
- US$ 40.60 Ecuador exit tax
- approx. US$ 30.25 Peru exit tax
- approx. US$ 48 Machu Picchu entrance fee on 2nd day
- Gratuities
- Cancellation/medical insurance
DURATION
With 7 night cruise: 17 nights / 18 days
With 4 night cruise: 14 nights / 15 days
With 3 night cruise: 13 nights / 14 days
UPGRADES
- Superior rooms and Suites are available at most of the above listed hotels. We also offer more hotels options.
- Seat-in-coach (group) transfers and tours are available.
- Please inquire for single and triple rates
Rates are per person, in US$ and CA$ * The Canadian dollar rates shown above have been calculated at an exchange rate of 1.10 and are subject to change until time of payment.
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