Legacy of the Incas with Peru's Amazon & Galápagos Cruise

Legacy of the Incas with Peru's Amazon & Galápagos Cruise

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Legacy of the Incas with Peru's Amazon & Galápagos Cruise

23 Days

Visiting: Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Hacienda Concepción Eventos, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Sillustani, Juliaca, Lake Titicaca, Puno, Paracas National Reserve, Islas Ballestas, Paracas, Quito, Baltra Island, Santiago Island, San Cristóbal Island, Genovesa Island, Santa Cruz, Guayaquil, South America

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

SPY-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Trip Styles:

Cruise, Sailing

Activities:

Snorkeling

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NB: Prices correct on 16-May-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Calendar? Astronomy? Alien artwork? None of the above. But the discovery of Peru’s Nazca Lines gave a whole new meaning to drawing a line in the sand. Flightseeing is the best way to see these massive geoglyphs etched into the desert— where the ancient Nazca people likely performed spiritual ceremonies. From the Lost City of the Incas surrounded by the peaks of the Andes to the floating Uros Islands on the highest lake in the world, this vacation to Peru leads you to great heights while also going to greater depths to illuminate its archaeological, historical, and cultural wonders. In addition to two days of exploration at the mysterious and magical ruins of Machu Picchu, you’ll also visit the Sillustani pre-Incan burial ground, cruise to the wildlife paradise of the Ballestas Islands, and frolic through the wonders of colonial and culinary Lima as well as the Inca capital, Cusco. There’s more to squawk about when you combine the wonder of the Andes with the wilderness of the Amazon. Canopy walks, canoe rides, and higher speed motorboat jaunts offer varying perspectives of the macaws, monkeys, and myriad of other rainforest creatures you’ll discover when you start your tour of Peru in the Amazon. When satisfying your inner historian, don’t forget your inner naturalist. Cruise around the famed Galápagos archipelago, where you’ll share the shores with every native species from the blue-footed boobies to the pint-size penguin. A meet-and-greet with a colony of sea lions seals the deal on this wondrous extension to your Peru vacation.

Places You'll See

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores

Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel And Villas

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Doubletree Resort By Hilton Paracas

Ghl Lago Titicaca

Hilton Colon Guayaquil - Sat

Hilton Colon Quito (Sat)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Lima,Peru

Location: Lima

Welcome to Lima!
Upon arrival, you will meet your Globus representative.

Day 2: Lima,Puerto Maldonado,Hacienda Concepción

Location: Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Hacienda Concepción Eventos

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Fly to Puerto Maldonado, capital of Madre de Dios and the entry to Peru’s Amazon Jungle. Embark on a motorboat ride up the Madre de Dios River to view the exotic wildlife. Arrive at your Amazon Jungle lodge and meet your Naturalist. After settling in, head out with your Naturalist for a walk along nature trails to learn about primary and secondary rainforest. At dusk, take a canoe ride to learn about the Amazonia River ecosystems, nocturnal animals’ activity, and the southern constellations.

Day 3: Hacienda Concepción

Location: Hacienda Concepción Eventos

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


This morning, take a nature walk with your Naturalist through Tambopata National Reserve and a dugout canoe ride around Lake Sandoval in search of native flora and fauna. Learn about the reserve’s conservation efforts and the animals that inhabit this lake, such as the endangered giant river otters, blue and yellow macaws, red howler monkeys, and black caimans. This afternoon, explore the rainforest on a canopy walkway consisting of seven suspension bridges hanging more than 100 feet from the ground. From the treetops, keep an eye out for white-throated toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys and the three-toed sloth. After night falls, your Naturalist introduces you to the nocturnal animals of the Amazon.

Day 4: Hacienda Concepción

Location: Hacienda Concepción Eventos

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A short boat ride brings you to a native farm where farmers use ancient methods to grow crops. Learn about local cultivation techniques, intriguing medicinal uses by local communities, and taste some of the produce. This afternoon, you can fish for piranha like the local indigenous communities do and visit a clay lick to observe wildlife from a blind to observe the normal routine of the fauna without disrupting the environment.

Day 5: Hacienda Concepción,Puerto Maldonado,Lima

Location: Hacienda Concepción Eventos, Puerto Maldonado, Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast


Return to Puerto Maldonado and fly to Lima where you will be met by your Globus representative.


Day 6: Lima

Location: Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, your Local Guide focuses on the city’s colonial heritage during a walking tour. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the cathedral. From here, stroll to the venerable San Francisco Monastery with its splendid 17th-century cloister murals. For a special treat, [LF] stop at a local food market to get a real taste of life for the local people. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow traveling companions at one of Lima’s finest historic homes, Casa Garcia Alvarado.

Day 7: Lima,Cusco,Sacred Valley

Location: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Fly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will enjoy a special lunch prepared exclusively for Globus guests at a private location. Here, experience an [LF] El Pago a la Tierra, or Mother Earth Ceremony, performed by a local shaman. Continue to Pisac, an old mountain village, where you will have free time to shop for local wares, such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, or Hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases at its famous market. Stay in the Sacred Valley tonight, with dinner at the hotel.

Day 8: Sacred Valley,Machu Picchu

Location: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


This morning, visit the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo, followed by [LF] a visit to a local home, meet some of the area’s families, and experience their way of life in the Sacred Valley. Then, board the Vistadome train for a scenic journey through the lush Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, ascend the mountainside to legendary Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your Local Guide will introduce this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct, and will bring you closer to the mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures. Tonight, learn how to make the perfect Pisco Sour at a Peruvian cooking demonstration before your included dinner.

Day 9: Machu Picchu,Cusco

Location: Machu Picchu, Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


A morning at leisure in Machu Picchu allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco.

Day 10: Cusco

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

On your guided sightseeing tour of Cusco today, learn more about the Inca and Spanish influence. Begin at the heart of Cusco in the Plaza de Armas (main square), with a visit to the imposing Cathedral, where construction began in 1550 and was finally completed 100 years later. During your city tour, you will be greeted by an Inca king, so have your cameras ready! Continue to Koricancha and the Santo Domingo Monastery, and see how the two sites have become one. The Temple of the Sun at Koricancha was once the most important Inca site, dedicated to the worship of the Sun. The walls, altars, and decorations were all said to be covered in gold—until the Spaniards looted the temple and then built the contrasting Baroque Santo Domingo Monastery on top of the temple’s foundations. Also visit the semi-circular Kenko Temple with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages, and see the ancient site of Puca Pucara before the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. The remainder of your day is free to explore at your leisure. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 11: Cusco,Sillustani,Juliaca,Puno (Lake Titicaca)

Location: Cusco, Sillustani, Juliaca, Lake Titicaca

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12: Puno. Excursion To Lake Titicaca

Location: Puno

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Today, take a motorboat trip to some of the more unique islands of Lake Titicaca. Start with Taquile Island, which was once part of the Inca Empire and was one of the last areas of Peru to be conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish banned traditional dress on the island, which is why the Spanish peasant dress can still be found today. Next, travel to the fascinating Uros Islands, home to the Uros Indians, who were forced to live on the lake as the Inca Indians pushed farther into their territory.

Day 13: Puno,Juliaca,Lima

Location: Puno, Juliaca, Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart for Juliaca this morning for a return flight to Lima.

Day 14: Lima,Paracas. Ballestas Islands Cruise & Nazca Lines

Location: Lima, Paracas National Reserve, Islas Ballestas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Enjoy a scenic drive south along the Pan-American Highway to the Bay of Paracas. Embark on a cruise out to the Ballestas Islands, which are inhabited by a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds, including blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. The huge Candelabro, a candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas cliffside, can also be seen as you cruise back to shore. Continue to the town of Pisco, the wine capital of Peru. Have your camera handy today as you board your aircraft for flightseeing over the Nazca plains, which can only be appreciated by air. Dating back to 500 BC, these geoglyphs etched into the ground consist of over 10,000 lines depicting plants and animals Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel.

Day 15: Paracas,Lima

Location: Paracas, Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


After some free time in Paracas, return to Lima today. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a memorable farewell dinner with your travel companions at a local restaurant.

Day 16: Lima,Quito,Ecuador

Location: Lima, Quito

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to Quito, capital of Ecuador, and have some free time this evening.

Day 17: Quito

Location: Quito

Meals Included: Breakfast


On an included city tour, see Independence Square with its Cathedral and San Francisco Plaza Church, and the Basilica.

Day 18: Quito,San Cristobal Island (Embarkation),Galápagos Cruising

Location: Quito, Baltra Island, Santiago Island

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Fly to San Cristobal and embark the Seaman Journey for a 4-night cruise. This afternoon, visit the Galápagos Darwin Interpretation Center with your expert Naturalist and learn about ongoing conservation of the archipelago, its history, ecosystems, flora, and fauna.

Day 19: Cruising: San Cristobal Island

Location: San Cristóbal Island

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Visit Cerro Colorado Tortoise Reserve and learn about the island’s giant tortoise population and the measures taken to help preserve and breed these endangered species. The reserve includes a large corral, breeding facility, and interpretative trail, where it is possible to see different species of native and endemic plants as well as birds, such as the San Cristobal mockingbird, yellow warblers, many species of finch, and the Galápagos flycatcher. This afternoon, explore Cerro Brujo, offering beautiful views of Kicker Rock and famous for being the first place Charles Darwin visited in the archipelago.

Day 20: Cruising: Española Island

Location: Genovesa Island

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Join your Naturalist guide for excursions to Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española Island, one of the oldest islands in the archipelago. At Gardner Bay, this is the one place you can see three species of Darwin finches. It’s also a great spot to snorkel or kayak. At Punta Suárez, you will see the famous blowhole, as well as unique sea bird colonies, including the waved albatrosses (April-December), Nazca and blue-footed boobies, and Darwin’s finches.

Day 21: Cruising: Floreana Island

Location: Genovesa Island

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Visit Cormorant Point to see a brackish lagoon, which usually holds one of the largest flamingo populations in the Galápagos. The trail continues to a beautiful white-sand beach, one of the most important nesting sites of Green Pacific sea turtles. Enjoy a chance to snorkel among sea turtles, reef fish, sea lions, and even white-tipped reef sharks. This afternoon, visit Post Office Bay, named for the wooden barrel that served as an informal post office for sailors passing through. Here, you may also encounter Darwin’s finches, yellow warblers, and lava lizards, and take advantage of another great place to snorkel.

Day 22: Cruising: Santa Cruz (Disembarkation),Baltra,Guayaquil

Location: Santa Cruz

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hatching a Plan
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to visit the Galápagos giant tortoise breeding facility at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Fly to Guayaquil.

Day 23: Guayaquil

Location: Guayaquil

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

City of Cusco|City of Quito|Galapagos Islands|Historic Center of Lima|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu|Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana

Meals

Breakfast daily, 11 lunches, 15 dinners

Notes

Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 13,000 ft.

For your overnight stay in Machu Picchu, you will only be allowed to bring an overnight bag weighing no more than 11 pounds due to luggage restrictions on the train. Your main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel where you will return for an overnight the following night.

In the Galápagos, there will be “wet landings” meaning guests will need to be able to jump in the water, out of the boats/zodiacs and walk a couple of meters to the beaches. Terrain is rocky and uneven.

The Hacienda Concepcion is a rustic lodge in the middle of the rainforest. Travelers should be in relatively fit shape without walking difficulties. Rooms have ceiling fans but do not have air conditioning - the rooms are screened in to allow you to hear the surrounding rainforest. Also, electricity is shut off between 11 pm and 4 am. At night, each room is provided kerosene lanterns and flashlights. This is a truly unique experience in the middle of the Amazon Rain forest with wildlife everywhere and educated guides to bring this area to life for you.

Accommodation

Lima:Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport
Puerto Maldonado:Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion
Lima:Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
Sacred Valley:Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas
Machu Picchu:Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
Cusco:Casa Andina Premium Cusco
Puno:GHL Lago Titicaca
Paracas:Doubletree Resort by Hilton Paracas
Quito:Hilton Colon Quito (SAT)
Guayaquil:Hilton Colon Guayaquil - SAT

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  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

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    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

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    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

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Great Value for your Money

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This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

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