Best of Peru and Ecuador – 14 days and 13 nights

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Lima – Colonial & Modern City Tour⌄

   As soon as you arrive in Peru, our guide will be waiting for you at Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chavez (LIM). In the afternoon, our guide will direct you to some of the famous and spectacular sights of Lima, where you can get a chance to gain deep insights into the country's traditions. We'll take you to the Cathedral of Lima, which showcases construction similar to that of the colonial era of Spain. You will also tour the Plaza Mayor, renowned as the core of the city and a must-see for every visitor coming to this place for the first time. This place also features the Government Palace. Moreover, the Municipal Palace adjoining the Plaza Mayor is a historical landmark that dates back to the 17 th century and owns characteristics of the Colonial. You will be accommodated in Lima for this day.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accommodation in Peru according to the hotel category you choose

2. 2Lima/Cusco – City Tour & Archaeologic Park⌄

   Our second day will commence with the serving of breakfast. Soon after, we will leave for the airport to take our flight to the magnificent city of Cusco, where upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel and will stay there for the night. In the afternoon, we'll take you on a pre-Hispanic tour where you can explore the Koricancha and witness one of the most fundamental temples, the Temple of Sun. It's a sacred place to worship the sun God of Incas, over which the city's heritage is built. You can also envision the luxurious beauty of Plaza De Armas. Soon after, you will stroll around the city to view the Sacsayhuaman fortress, one of the mysteriously elegant structures of the world with its walls assembled precisely. You will also get to see the shrine of Kenco and Tambomachay, the ancient Inca worship area of water.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accommodation in Peru according to the hotel category you choose

3. 3Cusco/Machu Picchu/Cusco⌄

   As our tour proceeds, the next day will comprise of beginning your adventure by boarding a train to reach Machu Picchu. The railway route from Cusco to Machu Picchu is one of the most alluring routes, detailed with mesmerizing scenery and passing through the Andean landscapes and lush, dense jungles to approach the town of Aguas Calientes. Next, we will catch a bus that will take us through winding roads to get to the top of the mountain. You will be enthralled with the hypnotizing glamour of the Machu Picchu citadel, which is now included in the seven wonders of the Modern world. You will also be able to experience the peaceful sensation of walking through the citadel's alleys. Soon after, you will return to the town to enjoy a tasty and energizing lunch. With this, you will board the train back to Cusco and stay the night over there.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accommodation in Peru according to the hotel category you choose

4. 4Cusco / Puno - Sun Route⌄

   Our fourth day will begin with the guide transferring you to the ground station. You will board a bus that will take you to the city of Puno in the Peruvian Altiplano Boliviano. The guide will enlighten you about the major attractions, such as the Church of San Pedro De Andahuaylillas, also known as the Sistine Chapel of America. We'll escort you to Raqch, an archaeological site known to have been constructed for God Wiracocha. Then you will head off to the town of Sicuani to relish the local food and snap pictures in Raya, which is the most elevated point of this route at 4.335m. Before heading back, we'll also visit the town of Pukara, where the guide will give you an extensive tour of the museum, which protects the Andean highland culture's archaeological remains.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accommodation in Peru according to the hotel category you choose

5. 5Puno / Uros and Taquile -Lake Titicaca / Puno⌄

   On an upcoming day, we will visit Lake Titicaca recognized as the highest navigable lake in the world at 3810 meters. We will continue and stop at the island of Uros, where the Aymara ethnic group is known to live on the floating island formed with stems of cattails. You will be able to perceive one of the most beautiful landscapes of Andean as the tour will advance towards Taquile Island, which possesses an abundance of archaeological sites and hills. Taquile specializes in a textile activity where garments are sewed with the latest weaving techniques. The designs are showcased in their daily wear. The day will end with a tasty local lunch and head back to the hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accommodation in Peru according to the hotel category you choose

6. 6Puno / Lima and travel to Ecuador⌄

   The next day you will board the flight to Lima and then take a connecting flight to Quito, where you will spend the night.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accommodation in Quito according to the hotel category you choose.

7. 7Transfer in Santa Cruz Highlands⌄

   On the seventh day, you will be transferred to the Baltra Airport, where you will be greeted with a sign reading your name. You will board a bus from the airport, which will take you to the Itabaca Channel, crossed by a barge taking 10 minutes.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in Santa Cruz according to the hotel category you choose.

8. 8Ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela⌄

   The next day in the afternoon, we'll visit Puerto Ayora pier. We'll take a water taxi to the boat that will carry us to Isabela Island. The actual tour begins after transferring to the hotel. We'll take you to the wetlands, characterized by complex trails and feature luxurious landscapes paired with a collection of flora and fauna. You will visit nine paths and will be transported back to the hotel after spending a relaxing time at the wetlands.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in Isabela according to the hotel category you choose

9. 9Tintoreras Tour⌄

   The following day will consist of the Tintoreras Island tour, which comes from the name of white tip sharks, a species found in this same area alongside others like the sea lions, marine iguanas, and many more. On the sea inlet, you will be able to snorkel and glimpse various fish.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accommodation in Isabela according to the hotel category you choose

10. 10Sierra Negra Volcano Tour and transfer back to Santa Cruz⌄

    On our tenth day, we will visit two major volcanoes, specifically the Sierra Negra, considered the oldest volcano on this island, and with a walk of medium difficulty. The other is Volcano Chico, an active volcano, and you can feel the heat as you approach it. Next, as per the indicated time by your guide, you will head back to Santa Cruz by taking a speedboat and then a water taxi to Puerto Villamil.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Accommodation in Santa Cruz according to the hotel category you choose.

11. 11Bay tour and Tortuga⌄

    The upcoming day will involve a three-hour tour of Tortuga Bay, acknowledged for being the longest white sand beach. You will be able to explore the beach-nesting turtles and indulge in various activities like swimming and snorkelling, and kayaking. You will also be taken on a four-hour bay tour, including a visit to Loberia, Channel shark, where you can witness harmless sharks, Love Canal, which opens scenic vistas ideal for photographs, Franklin Bayt, Crackt that involves a 15-minute walk in lava rocks and La Playa de Los Perros noted for a large number of dog crabs and enormous marine iguanas.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Accommodation in Santa Cruz according to the hotel category you choose

12. 12Transfer Out from Santa Cruz and arrival to Quito.⌄

    On the twelfthday, you will take a boat to reach the Puerto Ayora Airport, from where you will board the flight back to Quito and spend the night over there.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Accommodation in Quito according to the hotel category you choose

13. 13City Tour + Middle of the World⌄

    The next day will mainly include an extensive city tour where your guide will cover places, particularly the historical centre of Quito, National Vow, Independence Square, Government Palace and Archbishop, the church of Society of Jesus, and the church of San Francisco. Next, we'll head to the Intiman Museum, where you will feel like being in the middle of the earth. Then we'll visit the special monument which separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern, and you can snap many creative pictures over here.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Accommodation in Quito according to the hotel category you choose

14. 14Transfer to the Airport⌄

    On your last day, you will meet your driver at the hotel lobby, who will drop you at the airport, and you will finally board your flight back to your country.

    Meals: Breakfast