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  • GALAPAGOS CRUISE & PERU (11N/12D) : Lima, Cuzco, Quito, Machu Picchu, Otavalo, Galapagos
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Overview

Combine a Galapagos Cruise with the UNESCO sites in Peru and Ecuador. The Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu are two of the must-see highlights in South America. Lucky for you, Galapagos and Machu Picchu tours are just our things! It's easy to combine Galapagos Machu Picchu into one Peru and Ecuador trip since Lima and Quito (or Guayaquil) are relatively short flights from each other. Take a whirlwind tour of the Inca ruins in Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, and then head over to the Galapagos Islands to spot wildlife and swim in sparkling warm waters.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on Double Sharing basis
  • 4 Star Hotel / Resorts
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner
  • Peru Visa Fees
  • All Sightseeing Tours & Transfers As Per Itinerary
  • All Arrival & Departure Transfers
  • All Currently Applicable Taxes

Highlights

  • Lima, the gastronomic capital of Peru
  • Cuzco, the capital of the Inca Empire
  • Quito, the capital of Ecuador
  • Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  • Otavalo, the largest Indigenous Market in SA
  • Galapagos Islands Cruise to see wildlife

Exclusions

  • Any Air Ticket (Unless Specified)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any Increase in Govt Taxes, Fuel Price And Any Applicability Of New Taxes From The Govt
  • Any Up Gradation in Hotel Room Category
  • Guide Charges / Entrance Fees for Any Sightseeing
  • Price of Insurance Portage (Coolie Charges), Laundry, Telephone Charges, Shopping, Wines & Alcoholic Beverages, Mineral Water (Unless Specified), Items of Personal Nature And Food And Drink Which is Not Part Of Set Group Menu
  • Any Extra Cost Incurred on Behalf of Any Individual Due to Illness, Accident, Hospitalization or Any Personal Emergency
  • Any Services or Activity Charges other Than Those Included in The Itinerary
  • Anything Specifically Not Mention in The Tour Price Inclusions
  • Entrance Fees & Guide Charges of Sight Seeings Mentioned In The Itinerary Are Not Included
  • Compulsory Gala Dinner Charges During Xmas And New Year Period (Any Special Event Charge by Resort)
  • GST 5% (Government Tax) on Total Package Price

Tour Plan

Day 01

ARRIVAL IN LIMA & CITY TOUR

Fly to Lima, the capital of Peru, nicknamed 'the City of the Kings.' Your guide and driver will greet you at the airport to welcome you to Peru and escort you to your hotel. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Set out to visit Lima’s highlights on a city tour. Start in the historic district, featuring the main square, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, and the Government Palace. Later, visit the Monastery of San Francisco or the Convent of Santo Domingo to admire the quaint colonial architecture of these buildings and learn about the influence of Catholicism in the country. Tour the residential districts and finish off at Miraflores, located on the coast, the most modern and elegant part of the city. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Lima is considered the gastronomic capital of South America, so don’t miss the chance to treat yourself with a tasty Peruvian meal. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02

TRANSFER TO CUZCO & TOUR OF THE RUINS

Breakfast at hotel. Take a 1-hour flight from Lima to Cuzco, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Check into your hotel and take some time to acclimatize to the altitude, which reaches 3400 m (11,154 ft).

After some rest, explore Cuzco on a 4-hour city tour. This city boasts a magnificent array of colonial architecture, but most of the buildings were built on the ruins of Incan constructions. An example of this is Koricancha, the main Inca temple devoted to the Sun God. During the Spanish rule, the conquerors demolished it and to build Santo Domingo Convent.

Visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive Inca citadel in the north of Cuzco. Its location allows you to take in a spectacular view of the city. Visit another Inca ruins before returning to Cuzco. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03

TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU & TOUR

Today after breakfast, visit the arguably biggest highlight of the continent: Machu Picchu. This Inca sanctuary was declared one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Board a train and see how the scenery changes from the Andean farmlands of the Sacred Valley to the thick cloud forest as you get closer to Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of Machu Picchu.

This city remained untouched for centuries due to the cloud forest that surrounds it. Walk along with your guide to discover the temples, houses, and rooms that will give you an insight into the world of the Incas, considered the Romans of South America. Catch the evening train back to Cuzco and spend the night at your Cuzco hotel. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04

FLIGHT TO QUITO

Breakfast at hotel. Leave Peru and enter into Ecuador, one of the smallest countries in South America. Ecuador is famous for its volcanoes, its abundance of flora and bird species, and its native American heritage.

Take a flight from Cuzco to Quito, the capital of the country. This city has an altitude of 2800 m (9350 ft), so make sure you to rest well and take the time you need to acclimatize. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05

QUITO & THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD TOUR

Breakfast at hotel. Set out to explore Quito’s charming historic center on a half-day tour. The impeccable state of its churches and buildings can take you back to the colonial times. This is why this area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site back in 1978, being one of the oldest places to gain this recognition.

Afterwards, travel north of Quito to get to the Middle of the World Monument, located right on the Equator line. This place also features an Ethnographic Museum where you can learn about the native tribes that inhabited the country before the Spanish colonization. Return to your hotel and spend the evening at your leisure. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06

OTAVALO MARKET, CUICOCHA LAKE & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Breakfast at hotel. Leave Quito to visit the biggest Indigenous market in South America: Otavalo Market. Take in the bright colors of their elaborate embroideries and the delicate jewelry. Listen to the sounds of the old instruments inherited from Native American cultures.

Head to the north of Otavalo to admire the impressive natural scenery made up of Mount Cotacachi and Cuicocha Lake. Finish the day at the Karanki Community of Magdalena, which was recognized by the National Geographic as the second best destination in the category ‘Get to know the locals’ in their book ‘World’s Best Travel Experiences: 200 Extraordinary Places’ published on 2013. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07

CHASKI ROUTE: TRAIN TO SALINAS

Have breakfast at Magdalena Community and head to Ibarra, the capital of Imbabura province, located at the foot of the mighty Imbabura Volcano. Take a train ride that goes through picturesque rural villages and sugarcane plantations. The railway climbs down from 2200 to 1500 meters (7,216 to 4,920 feet) until arriving at Salinas de Imbabura. This Afro-Ecuadorian community features an excellent restaurant completely refurbished to serve the needs of visitors from all over the world. After a typical Ecuadorian lunch, enjoy some free time to walk around the town or visit the Salt Museum.

Afterwards, transfer back to Quito to spend your last night in mainland Ecuador. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08

ARRIVAL AT THE GALAPAGOS & MOSQUERA ISLET

Breakfast at hotel. Leave Quito to take a flight to the Galapagos, located in the Pacific Ocean, 1000 km (620 mi) off the coast of Ecuador. These islands are famous for its diversity of animal species, which lead Charles Darwin to shape his theory of evolution.

Your guide will take you from Baltra airport to the pier, where you will board a luxurious all-inclusive cruise. A team of friendly guides, waiters and cooks will welcome you and show you the facilities, ideal for relaxing between the excursions.

In the afternoon, visit Mosquera Islet, located in the north of Baltra and Santa Cruz Islands. This island is ideal for spotting sea lions, friendly marine mammals that live in colonies. It is also an excellent site for birdwatching, with shorebirds such as herons and Lava Gulls. There are no trails, so you can walk through the area freely through the sand and the barren lava rocks to observe the animals in their natural habitat. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09

SOUTH PLAZA & SANTA FE ISLANDS

In the morning after breakfast, border Santa Cruz Island to reach South Plaza Island. The walk begins with an impressive cactus forest surrounded by land and marine iguanas. As you reach its highest point, be on the lookout for tropicbirds, Nazca and blue-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls. It is also possible to spot land, sea, and hybrid iguanas. After some rest, sail to Santa Fe Island, home to the largest land iguana in the Galapagos: Santa Fe land iguana. You might also encounter snakes, hawks, and other endemic animals. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10

PUNTA PITT & CERRO BRUJA

Breakfast at hotel. Arrive on San Cristobal Island and take an intensive hike on rocky terrain. The trail includes an olivine 90-m (295-ft) long beach and a path that climbs to the top of the volcanic formation, through several magnificent viewpoints. This is the only site where you can see the three booby species of the Galapagos.

Take some rest and then set out to explore Cerro Brujo (’Wizard Hill’ in Spanish). Visit a lagoon and take in the different colors of the migratory bird species that inhabit the region, including Black-necked Stilts, Ruddy Turnstones, Whimbrels, other sandpiper species and White-cheeked Pintails. Cerro Brujo offers beautiful views of Kicker Rock, the southern part of San Cristobal and the adjacent coast. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11

CERRO COLORADO TORTOISE RESERVE

Breakfast at hotel. Your last Galapagos exploration enables you to learn everything you have to know about the most emblematic creatures on the archipelago: giant tortoises. Located on San Cristobal Island, the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center works as a shelter for these noble and long-lived reptiles and aims to teach visitors about the importance of wildlife preservation. You will have some extra time to go through the village and browse for Artcraft and souvenirs to take back home before boarding a flight back to continental Ecuador. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12

DEPARTURE FROM QUITO

After breakfast, these 12 days where you’ve seen some of the natural and cultural highlights of the continent, spend some free time in Quito before the time to your flight arrives. Return home or continue your South America adventure.

Travel Documents

  • Original passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of tour arrival along with sufficient blank pages for the stamping of visa.

Visa :

  • Peru visa required for Indian passport holder. You need to obtain sticker visa from embassy before your travel to Peru.
  • Ecuador visa on arrival is available for Indian passport holder.

Payment Terms

  • Payments can be made by Cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS. Cheque/Demand Draft should be in favor of "VM HOLIDAYS AND HOSPITALITY LLP".
  • You can also book your package online with Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

Cancellation Policy

  • If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated here under. 
  • Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
  • Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
  • Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
  • Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.

Cancellation Charges :

  • Before 31 Days :  00%
  • From 30-22 Days :  25%
  • From 20-16 Days :  50%
  • From 15-07 Days :  75%
  • From 06-00 Days :  100%

Refund Policy :

  • Refund Process time is 21 working days for any normal cancellation. You will get refund by Bank transfer only.

Note : For any natural disaster or Government Travel Ban, you will get refund as per supplier / hotel / airline policy. If they provide credit note than you will get credit note as per their terms & conditions. We are not responsible for any cash/Bank transfer refunds for it.

Booking Tnc

  • The above price is per person basis. High Season Surcharges are applicable; rates are not valid for long weekends and public holidays.
  • Child up to 4 yrs is Complimentary, Adult: 12 years and above.
  • Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport.
  • All rates are valid for Indian national only.
  • The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest.
  • Hotel check in is 1400 hrs and checkout would be 1000 hrs. Early check in and late check out subject to availability.
  • If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability.Hotels may provide room heater at an additional price on direct payment basis.
  • Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu.
  • Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra.
  • Driver is NOT A GUIDE; he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own.
  • Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable.
  • Itinerary is subject to change.The above mentioned cost is not valid during National Holidays, festive season/long weekends, Christmas & New year.

Special Notes

  • Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
  • There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour.
  • Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
  • Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing. 
  • The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.

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