Andes & Galápagos Island Hopping with Machu Picchu 10D/9N

Upon arrival at Quito airport, you will meet with your guide, who will transfer you to your hotel.

Situated in a circle of Andean peaks, Quito is the world’s second-highest capital, with arguably one of the finest settings in the world. Originally settled by the Quitu tribe in the first millennium, Quito was an important part of the Inca Empire before being destroyed and re-founded by the Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Benalcázar in 1534.

The colonial center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978, is one of the largest and best-preserved in Latin America. It is home to excellent museums, churches, and art galleries.

After breakfast, flight from Quito to Baltra´s airport, where a naturalist guide will transfer you to Puerto Ayora. On the way, the guide will make a stop to visit the highlands and the giant land tortoises. Here, you would have time for lunch and enjoy the view. Afterwards, you will continue with the transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon, the guide will take you to enjoy Tortuga Bay. Here, you walk for approximately 45 minutes through a cactus trail onto the first beach, which is called Playa Brava due to its strong currents. On this beach, you would see a lot of marine iguanas, marine birds, and pelicans. After visiting Playa Brava, we continue with an additional 15-minute walk to reach Playa Mansa. This second beach is a natural lagoon visited by blue-footed boobies and pelicans. It is also a beautiful place for swimming and relaxing on the beach.
You will be walking the same distance to return to the hotel.

Note: To execute this itinerary, it is important to choose an early flight that arrives a maximum of 10 am at Baltra

We will be visiting only one island today.

After breakfast, the guide will meet you at the hotel´s lobby to take you to the dock and start the tour. Lunch will be included on board the small yet comfortable and beautiful yacht. After concluding our tour in the afternoon, we will return to the port.

North Seymour Island is a spectacular place to hike, swim, and enjoy snorkeling. The main attractions are: frigates, boobies, gulls, hawks, green sea turtles, and the famous Galapagos Sharks.

Likewise, Bartolome Island is the most attractive landscape of the archipelago. This island is undoubtedly the most photographed in all the Galapagos Islands. You can appreciate a spectacular view of two beautiful bays and observe the fascinating formations of lava and volcanic cones.

Two islands form Plazas. The turquoise waters of the channel contrast brilliantly with the white sand and black lava coast. It is a wonderful spot to observe marine life, including manta rays. Coasts are a perfect spot for snorkeling.

Santa Fe Island, also called Barrington Island after Samuel Barrington, is a small island of 24 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi) which lies in the centre of the Galapagos archipelago, south east of Santa Cruz Island.

Geologically, it is one of the oldest, since volcanic rocks about 4 million years old have been found. The vegetation of the island is characterized by brush, palo santo trees, and stands of a large variety of the prickly pear cactus, Opuntia echios.

After completing our tour, we will return to the hotel.

*The island will be chosen according to available spaces

Enjoy a relaxing day at your own pace in Santa Cruz. You can explore Puerto Ayora’s waterfront, visit local shops and cafés, or take a peaceful walk to nearby attractions like Tortuga Bay or the Charles Darwin Research Station. This free day gives you time to unwind, enjoy the island’s warm atmosphere, and reflect on your Galápagos experience.

In the evening, you’ll gather for a special farewell dinner, the perfect moment to share memories, celebrate your journey, and enjoy one last taste of the islands before your departure.

Today you will enjoy a spectacular breakfast in the morning.

Afterwards, our guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby to take you to Baltra Airport and assist you with the flight to Guayaquil. In Guayaquil, you will get the connection for the flight to Lima.

Lima, the capital city and cultural heart of Peru. Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by one of our representatives and transferred in private service to your hotel in the lively district of Miraflores or San Isidro, modern, vibrant areas known for their ocean views, gardens, and excellent gastronomy.

After check-in, take time to relax and recover from your travels. If you arrive earlier in the day, you may wish to stroll along the Malecón, a scenic clifftop promenade overlooking the Pacific Ocean, or enjoy a coffee in one of the many cafes surrounded by bougainvillea and palm trees.

For dinner, Lima offers a world-class culinary scene that blends indigenous ingredients with European, Asian, and African influences. From fresh ceviche to award-winning tasting menus, the city is a global food capital. We would be happy to recommend a local restaurant or reserve a table if you’re interested in an early taste of Peru’s flavors.
Settle in for the night and prepare for the cultural treasures and natural wonders that await you in the days to come.

Start the day with breakfast at your hotel before joining your guide for a fascinating journey through Lima’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the impressive Cathedral of Lima and the San Francisco Convent, whose catacombs reveal Lima’s colonial past.

In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to your hotel. Take the evening to rest and acclimate to the altitude in this magical highland city.

After a nutritious breakfast, you will have the Cusco and Nearby Ruins Tour allows visitors to experience the ancient Inca capital, which combines Inca and colonial architectural styles.

The tour includes visits to major attractions, which consist of the Cathedral and the Plaza de Armas, and Koricancha, which is known as the “Temple of the Sun.” The visit to the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere also includes Kenko, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, and the Sacsayhuaman fortress, an impressive example of Inca military architecture.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas leads us to Pisac, a charming colonial town renowned for its vibrant indigenous market, which draws numerous visitors. The market of Pisac attracts artisans from surrounding villages who bring their beautiful alpaca textiles and handcrafted products for sale. The market visit enables visitors to participate in price discussions with residents about their available items.
The Incas established this site as a military stronghold, which contains a temple along with terraced fields and an urban area. There are two distinct areas, which include the religious worship section and the residential living section. The administrative center of Ollantaytambo functioned through its military operations, which became evident from its walls and defensive towers. The people of Ollantaytambo continue to practice Inca traditions, which earned their village the name “Pueblo Inca Viviente.” The meal plan includes lunch.

The trip started with a combination of bus and train transportation. The breathtaking and enormous fortress stands as Peru’s most significant tourist attraction. The explorer Hiram Bingham from North America found this hidden city after it had stayed concealed for 400 years within the mountainous terrain and tropical rainforest in 1911. Machu Picchu served as both a religious center and an astronomical observation site, and it functioned as the personal retreat of Inca Pachacútec. The site contains two main sections, which include agricultural land and urban areas with temples and royal mausoleums, and plazas that display masterful construction techniques. The journey back to Cusco begins during the afternoon hours.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return home. Share your unforgettable experience in Peru, a Land of Wonders, with your family and friends.