Marine iguana , Galápagos Islands , Ecuador
Machu Picchu & the Galápagos
Peru : Lima , Sacred Valley , Machu Picchu , Cuzco | Ecuador : Quito , Equator Crossing , 3- or 4-night Galápagos Cruise | Travel Aboard a Privately Chartered 16-Passenger Galápagos Small Ship
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17 days from $ 5895 including international airfare Single Supplement : FREE
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Follow in the footsteps of the ancients as you explore the “ Lost City of the Incas ” ... discover Peruvian culture in the Sacred Valley ... cruise for four nights aboard a privately chartered 16-passenger Galápagos small ship and witness the unique wildlife of the “ Enchanted Isles .” Two of Latin America ’ s most important cultural and natural marvels await your discovery on this singular adventure : the legendary ruins of Machu Picchu and Ecuador ’ s Galápagos Islands .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Fly to Lima , Peru .
José Antonio Deluxe or similar
DAY 2 • Lima Meet your fellow travelers , including those who took our optional pre-trip extensions to The Peruvian Amazon : Treks , Cruises & Indigenous Communities or Landscapes of Bolivia : La Paz , Lake Titicaca & the Uyuni Salt Flats . Then , explore Lima ’ s Miraflores district .
B , D — José Antonio Deluxe or similar
DAY 3 • Lima • Fish market • Larco Museum Visit the Chorrillos fish market to meet local fishermen and learn about this vital industry . Then , view the impressive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts at the Larco Museum . Later , enjoy a walking tour of downtown Lima .
B , L — José Antonio Deluxe or similar
DAY 4 • Cuzco • Controversial Topic : Coca ’ s role in local culture • The Sacred Valley Fly to Cuzco , a UNESCO World Heritage Site , then drive to the Sacred Valley of the Incas . En route , we ’ ll meet women who sell coca leaves and learn about the Controversial Topic of the coca plant ’ s role in local culture .
B , L , D — Villa Urubamba or similar
DAY 5 • A Day in the Life of Urubamba • Grand Circle Foundation : School visit • Home-Hosted Lunch • Controversial Topic : Forced sterilizations Experience A Day in the Life of the Urubamba community . After visiting a local school ( when in session ) suppported by Grand Circle Foundation , head to the home of a local family for a Home-Hosted Lunch . We ’ ll also sample corn beer and meet a local woman to discuss the Controversial Topic of forced sterilization .
B , L , D — Villa Urubamba or similar
DAY 6 • Sacred Valley • Machu Picchu Witness a traditional healing ceremony by a curandero , an Andean medicine man . After , travel by train to Machu Picchu , where you ’ ll see the remnants of the Ritual Baths , Palace of the Princess , the Main Fountain , and more .
B , L , D — El Mapi Hotel or similar
DAY 7 • Machu Picchu Return to Machu Picchu early this morning to beat the crowds . Our overnight stay and second day of exploration allows you to take in this site at your own pace and absorb the scenery as you hike . You can explore on your own , or , depending on which trails are open , choose between two hikes to the Inca Bridge or the Sun Gate .
B , L — El Mapi Hotel or similar
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