Machu Picchu and Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel

Quito’s Historic Center – the largest and best-preserved Colonial Quarter in South America – is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this day, we will take a stroll through the Independence Plaza, which itself is flanked by the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Municipal Building and the Archbishop’s Palace.

After that, we will visit the La Compañia de Jesús Church and admire its gilded interior before continuing onwards to the San Francisco Church and Convent – one of the largest architectural structures within a historic center in the Americas. Its impressive façade and atrium lead into its equally impressive Baroque interior.

Afterward, you’ll head to the Middle of the World and get to place both feet on each side of our planet’s equator!

At the end of the tour you’ll be taken back to Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel. Overnight in Quito.

On this day, you’ll take a transfer to Quito’s airport in time for you to catch your flight to the Galapagos.

Once you arrive in Baltra Airport, one of our representatives will take you across the Itabaca Channel for you to board our shared transfer. From here, you’ll be taken to Los Gemelos crater in Santa Cruz Island’s Highlands so you can get the first glimpse of Galapagos’ impressive volcanic setting. Afterwards, you’ll get to visit a Galapagos Giant Tortoise Sanctuary where you’ll enjoy a tasty lunch and get to spend some time with these majestic animals.

Once you’ve enjoyed your time in the highlands, you’ll be transferred to the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel. Once there, you’ll get settled in, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, and enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel.

Today, after an early buffet breakfast at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel, you’ll embark on a great adventure aboard the hotel’s private yacht to a nearby island in the Galapagos National Park.

To see the options, please check the “Island Yacht Exploration Options” tab. Please note that options availability varies according to the day of your visit.

These excursions include a tasty lunch aboard our yacht and guided snorkeling activities with equipment included.

Once the adventure is over, we’ll take you back to the hotel so you can relax and enjoy a fantastic dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel.

Enjoy your breakfast and get ready to explore! Today you’ll get to traverse some of Santa Cruz Island’s most renowned visitor sites. Your options range between exploring the wondrous Tortuga Bay Beach and the Charles Darwin Research Station or the magical Divine Bay and Los Perros Beach!

Please ask your destination expert about your options for this day.

Both lunch and dinner will be served at the hotel.

Overnight at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel.

Today, after an early buffet breakfast at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel, you’ll embark on a great adventure aboard the hotel’s private yacht to a nearby island in the Galapagos National Park.

To see the options, please check the “Island Yacht Exploration Options” tab. Please note that options availability varies according to the day of your visit.

These excursions include a tasty lunch aboard our yacht and guided snorkeling activities with equipment included.

Once the adventure is over, we’ll take you back to the hotel so you can relax and enjoy a fantastic dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel.

After a tasty breakfast, say goodbye to the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel! Hop on your shared transfer to the airport, from which you’ll take a flight back to the mainland.

Guayaquil

Once you arrive in Guayaquil’s Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, you’ll have a brief layover before catching your flight to Lima.

Lima

Upon arriving at Lima International Airport, our representative will meet you and you’ll take a transfer to Double Tree El Pardo Hotel where they will assist you with check-in and provide you with all the information and vouchers you will need for your time in Peru. Overnight in Lima.

On this day, you’ll experience a half-day tour of Lima’s historic center: Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, the Santo Domingo Convent, and the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank, which displays various eras of Peruvian art.

The tour continues over at the Larco Herrera Museum and Hacienda, where you’ll get to admire one of the best collections of pre-Columbian art in the country. You’ll also get to walk around the hacienda itself, which was built over a sacred pre-Incan site that is located in the Pueblo Libre District. Afterward, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at the museum’s café.

At the end of the tour you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Lima.

Our representative will meet you in the hotel lobby and it’s off to the airport to catch your flight to Cuzco. Once you arrive in Cuzco, you’ll begin your tour of the Sacred Valley.

Today we visit the Andean textile center Awanacancha, which means, “the palace of weaving.” Here, you’ll learn about the dyeing techniques that have been used for hundreds of years. Next, we’ll head to the Sacred Valley’s Pisac Market, where regional artisans gather to exchange, buy, and sell products. You’ll have plenty of time to explore and barter for all the typical handicrafts from this area.

Our last stop is Pablo Seminario’s Ceramic Workshop, where you can observe the ceramics process and perhaps meet artist Pablo Seminario, as this is his year-round studio.

Box lunch is included on this day.

At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Tambo del Inka Hotel. Overnight in the Sacred Valley.

This day begins with a tour of Chinchero Town. Here, you’ll get to amaze yourself with the picturesque views that surround this authentic slice of the Andes Mountains. On weekends, the main plaza of the town becomes a hub for artisans to gather and sell their wares.

Following that, we’ll head to the Maras Salt Pans. This impressive site offers visitors breathtaking views that consist of countless terraces where salt (which is extracted from nearby springs) is produced. It takes about a month for the terraces to produce thick, crystalized salt that varies in color.

After a delicious lunch buffet at the Tunupa Restaurant in the Sacred Valley, we’ll head onwards to the Ollantaytambo Fortress. This fantastic site was constructed with the purpose of guarding the valley and preventing invasions from other tribes. Here, you’ll get to learn about some of the most important aspects of the Inca Empire’s history and culture.

After this visit, we’ll transfer you to the train station where you’ll begin your journey to majestic Machu Picchu.

When you arrive in Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes), we’ll transfer you to Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

On this morning, you’ll hop aboard a bus that will take you on a 20-minute ride to Machu Picchu.

Once you get there, you’ll begin a guided tour of the Citadel’s Main Plaza, Circular Tower, Sacred Sun Dial, Royal Quarters, and Temple of the Three Windows.

A buffet-style lunch is included at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge’s Tinkuy Restaurant.

In the afternoon, a shuttle bus will take us back to Aguas Calientes in time to catch your return train. Our representatives will greet you at the train station and transfer you to Cuzco Palacio del Inka hotel in Cuzco. Overnight in Cuzco.

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Cuzco, the Imperial City, and admire the finest examples of Inca history and architecture. Walking along the city’s stone streets is perhaps the best way to discover why this is regarded as the archaeological capital of South America.

In the afternoon, our representative will meet you at the hotel lobby and assist you with checking out before taking you to the Cuzco Airport for you to catch your flight back home.

Safe travels!

Option 1 – North Seymour

Experience a live biology lesson with land and marine iguanas, Nazca- and blue-footed boobies, frigates, sea lions and fur seals.

Option 2 –Santa Fe

Walk along rocky terrain to find the island’s highlight: the endemic Santa Fe land iguana, patiently waiting under the enormous and giant cacti for falling fruits and pads.

Option 3 – Bartolome

Here, you will get to enjoy one of the Galapagos’ most famous views: the tilted Pinnacle Rock, the golden beach of Bartolome and the impressive lava fields of Santiago Island.

Option 4 – South Plaza

Admire the vast volume of dozens of frolicking sea lion pups, patrolling alpha male sea lions, basking marine and land iguanas, stunning red crabs and various Darwin finches.