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Galapagos Cruise & Peru’s Land of the Incas (Grand Daphne)
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21 days
Start
Quito, Ecuador
Finish
La Paz, Bolivia
Trip Code
GMDSC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
19 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners
Transport
Boat, Public Bus, Canoe, Plane, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Overnight Boat, (3 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (11 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights)
From £5,681(21 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Dive into the amazing wildlife of Galapagos – look out for pink flamingos, red-throated frigates, blue-footed boobies and the Galapagos tortoise. Then snorkel through the underwater wonderland of Devil’s Crown – the formerly volcanic crater that is now home to turtles, rays and sharks.
Choose your own adventure on your way to the mother of all Inca cities – Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Test yourself on the challenging Classic Inca or Inca Quarry trails or take the train for a more leisurely experience.
Marvel at the evergreen splendour of the Amazon. Explore rainforest trails with a local guide, looking out for wildlife and medicinal plants, and stay in a tranquil jungle lodge overnight.
Sleep in a mud-brick hut on the shore of vast, ancient Lake Titicaca during a homestay in a traditional Andean community, and visit the floating reed islands of Uros with your small group.
Whether you trek the Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route, you'll be travelling responsibly with a company that cares about balancing profit and purpose. Tuuur is the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail and we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all.
Is this trip right for you?
is trip involves lots of active adventure and we ask that you read through the itinerary carefully to ensure that this trip is right for you. You’ll need to feel comfortable with the included activities and with moving about the boat. The cabins and communal areas of the boat are spread over three decks and the steps between the decks are steep.
For getting to small islets, coves and prime snorkelling spots, it is sometimes necessary to use a Zodiac boat (panga). You will need to be comfortable climbing in and out of one during wet and dry landings.
The waters of the Galapagos are generally calm and serene. However, there is always the possibility of choppy water at sea. Steady sea legs (and a sturdy stomach) will be needed when walking around the boat during bad weather. Rain or shine, your trusty crew will always be on hand to assist you.
This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
For those who trek the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, you'll be camping with basic facilities. It's definitely the journey as well as the final destination (Machu Picchu) that makes this way of exploring Peru worthwhile.
Temperatures in the Amazon can fluctuate from daytime humidity to night-time chill. Insects, especially mosquitoes, are common. We recommend tropical-strength insect repellent and light cotton clothing that covers your arms and legs, with warmer layers for the evening.
According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same route, but be aware that it is possible that members of the same group might be visiting Machu Picchu on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted.
This trip forms part of many longer combination trips. Some of your fellow travellers may have started earlier or be travelling further, and some will be doing different routes to Machu Picchu.
Can't decide which trek is for you? Read up on them here: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ Inca trail permits are limited and it's important to book well in advance, read more about it here: https://www.tuuur.com/advent https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/) https://www.tuuur.com/advent (https://www.tuuur.com/advent)
Itinerary
Journey from the Galapagos Islands to Peru and Bolivia on the adventure of a lifetime
Take on an epic 3-week adventure from the deck of the Grand Daphne in the Galapagos to the sarced land of the Incas in Peru. See pink flamingos in the lagoons of Isla Floreana, sunbathe with sea lions along Gardner Beach, hike along the green shoreline of Punta Cormorant and snorkel with turtles, rays and sharks. Then, uncover the secrets of Peru and Bolivia as you walk beneath the Amazon Jungle's canopy, trek the llama-filled plains of the Sacred Valley and stroll the cobblestone streets of Cusco. Search for monkeys and medicinal plants in the jungle, experience a homestay in a traditional community on the shore of Lake Titicaca and tick off one of the Seven Wonders of the World in Machu Picchu! With the option to see the sacred site by trek or by train, this trip will suit any active, curious traveller!
Inclusions
Meals
19 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners
Transport
Boat, Public Bus, Canoe, Plane, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Overnight Boat, (3 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (11 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights)
Included activities
Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
Isla Floreana - Post Office Bay - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
Isla Floreana - Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
Isla Espanola - Bahia Gardener - Snorkel (1 hour)
Isla Espanola - Punta Suarez - Walk (3 hours) - Dry Landing
Isla San Cristobal - Kicker Rock - Boat ride
Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Brujo - snorkel or beach walk (1 hour)
Lima - Leader-led walking tour
Amazon Jungle - Jungle activities
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay
La Paz - Orientation Walk
Optional activities
Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free
Lima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - PEN15
Lima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52
Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery, including The Catacombs Admission Fee - PEN20
Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site - PEN70
Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75
Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
Cusco - 4 Ruins + Qorikancha (Price based on 4 participants) - USD40
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Important notes
1. This trip is a combination trip made up of the "Galapagos at a Glance: Southern Islands" onboard the Grand Daphen boat which is a comfort style trip and the "Sacred Land of the Incas trip" which is an original style trip.
2. Please note the minimum age on the Galapagos Islands section of the trip is 12 years and on the Peru section its 15 years.
3. Before checking in for the flight from Quito to the Galapagos, there is a US$20 transit fee that needs to be paid. On arrival in the islands you must pay the US$200 national park fee to enter Galapagos National Park. This applies to everyone aged 13 years and above. For children aged 12 the fee will be USD100.
4. Should you have a special diet requirement (for example vegetarian, celiac, vegan, severe food allergies) it's essential that you inform your booking agent of the specific details at least 10 days prior to departure, in order to make sure the chef on board the boat or on the island can request the necessary food supplies.
5. There are a limited number of Inca Trail permits so we recommend booking well in advance.
6. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. The passport you travel with must match the booking details provided to us. This will be used to apply for your Inca Trail permit, and if any info doesn’t match your passport, the Inca authorities will refuse your entry. Delays in providing this information or changes made after booking may incur fees and changes to your itinerary. Availability of other options cannot be guaranteed.
7. We will request an Inca Trail permit for you unless, at time of booking, you advise us that you wish to hike the Quarry Trail or take the train. Fees may apply to changes made after the time of booking, and availability on other options cannot be guaranteed.
8. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 8 & 9 (Amazon Jungle) and Day 18 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information
9. This tour includes a complimentary arrival transfer in Quito. Please advise flight details 30 days prior to travel so that the transfer can be organised.
10. The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February, you will be automatically booked to hike the Quarry Trail.
11. As you can choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), you may be joined by other Tuuur and/or non-Tuuur travellers. There is also a small chance you may be the only traveller from your group on your selected option.
12. Passport holders of the United States and South Africa need a visa to enter Bolivia. We recommend that you obtain this visa in advance from your nearest Bolivian embassy. Not obtaining the visa in advance is likely to cause long delays at the border. Please refer to the Passports, visa and entry requirements section of the Essential Trip information for more details.
13. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. For travellers who opted for the Quarry Trail and Train options we will endeavour to get everyone traveling in a group on the same circuit. Regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site. Travellers completing the Inca Trail will enter Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate with a guided tour taking place on circuit 5.
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