Discover the Galápagos & Peru

Discover the Galápagos & Peru 2013 / 2014

15 days from Lima to Quito

Fantastic treasures await on this vacation to Peru and the Galápagos Islands. Enjoy a walking tour of Lima; guided sightseeing in Quito and Cusco, former capital of the Inca Empire; and an excursion to Otavalo’s famous Indian market. Also visit ancient Puca Pucara, the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, and mystical Machu Picchu. Then, fly to Baltra Island for a fantastic 4-night Galápagos Islands cruise. In the company of a local Naturalist, you’ll encounter indigenous plants and animals found only in the Galápagos Islands. For travelers who want to see ancient ruins, learn about new cultures, and be awed at the amazing natural world, this trip is not to be missed!

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Highlights & Sightseeing

Cruise:
4-night cruise in the Galápagos in an outside stateroom

Lima:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the cathedral, San Francisco Monastery and Larco Herrera Museum; welcome dinner

Sacred Valley:
Visit Awanakancha, Kenko, Puca Pucara, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman; visit the Ollantaytambo ruins and the market town of Pisac

Machu Picchu:
Take a scenic train ride through Urubamba Valley; guided visit to the Inca ruins and a second entrance to the ruins on your second day in Machu Picchu

Cusco:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the cathedral and the Santo Domingo Monastery; enjoy dinner with Andean music

Quito:
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Legislative Palace, San Francisco Monastery, La Compania Church, Workshop & Museum of Oswaldo Guayasamin, and Equatorial Monument; farewell dinner

Otavalo:
Visit an ancient Indian market; home-hosted lunch

Galápagos Islands:
Four nights cruising the Galápagos National Park aboard the Santa Cruz; Galapaguera; guided sightseeing each day with a local Naturalist

Meals

B: American breakfast daily L: 8 lunches D: 10 three-course dinners including a welcome dinner in Lima and a farewell dinner in Quito

Hotels

Lima Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores (MD), Sacred Valley Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley (SF), Machu Picchu Sumaq Hotel (MD), Cusco Casa Andina Private Collection Cusco (SF), Quito Swissotel Quito (SF), Galápagos Cruise Santa Cruz

NOTE:
• Maximum elevation on tour: 12,000 ft.

  • Well-stocked library/reading room.

  • A lounge serving premium spirit cocktails.

  • Observation area to watch sea creatures.

  • Unwind in the heated Jacuzzi.

  • English Speaking Crew

  • Luxurious standards in elegant atmosphere.

  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.

It's about you. You are the reason we've used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best small-ship cruising experience. Inspired by you, we've taken everything special about small-ship cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you'll experience with Avalon.

  • Luxurious standards in elegant atmosphere.
  • Expedition team of multilingual Naturalists.
  • Daily multi-media natural history lectures.
  • A lounge serving premium spirit cocktails.
  • Observation area to watch sea creatures.
  • Well-stocked library/reading room.
  • Unwind in the heated Jacuzzi.
  • Air-conditioning throughout.
  • Open seating for all meals.
  • International cuisine & Ecuadorian entrées.
  • Access to a resident physician.
  • Equipment like wetsuits, snorkeling gear & kayaks available.
  • Glass-bottom expedition boat for marine life viewing.
  • Stargazing Program.
  • Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
  • Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
  • Remarkable service.
  • English-speaking crew.
  • Email, radio, telephone, and Fax communications.
  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
  • And, much more.

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