Highlights of Peru with Peruvian Amazon and Galapagos Legend East Cruise
Tour Type: Country Explorer
Brochure Type: TT Latin America 2023
Adventure awaits on this unforgettable Peru and Amazon tour as you go back in time at Machu Picchu, explore markets in Lima, marvel at textile art and sip Peruvian pisco sour like a local. Learn about life in the mysterious Amazon rainforest from your local guide, then step into another world as you follow in Charles Darwin's footsteps on the Galapagos Islands.
Choice Highlights
Brochure Type: TT Latin America 2023
Adventure awaits on this unforgettable Peru and Amazon tour as you go back in time at Machu Picchu, explore markets in Lima, marvel at textile art and sip Peruvian pisco sour like a local. Learn about life in the mysterious Amazon rainforest from your local guide, then step into another world as you follow in Charles Darwin's footsteps on the Galapagos Islands.
Choice Highlights
- Explore Lima and Cusco with a Local Specialist
- Visit the outdoor market at Pisac, the ruins at Ollantaytambo, two visits to the 15th century fortress of Machu Picchu, historic Sacsayhuaman and the Larco Museum in Lima
- Scenic Drive through the Sacred Valley and in Peru's Andean highlands
- Scenic Train Ride to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome train
- Lima: Visit a local market with Chef Ignacio and enjoy a special lunch at his cooking school.
- Amazon Rainforest: Explore our 30 hectare Palmetum, a collection of 19 Amazonian palms in a plot reserved for rainforest restoration and conservation.
- Cusco: Enjoy cusquenian dishes and a folkloric dance perfomance.
- Lima: Guided visit to the Larco Museum, which houses the largest private collection of pre-Columbian art in the world.
- Amazon Rainforest: Visit our organic bio-orchard to discover many of the rainforest's tropical plants up-close, with a chance to learn about their many intriguing medicinal uses by indigenous communities.
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- A Trafalgar Bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Lima to Cusco and Cusco to Lima, including porter service at all airports.
- Tickets for a ride aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
- Optional Experiences and free time
Call (858) 459-1065 for more information or to book today! Mention code 17113328
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2023
- Duration
- 17 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Lima | Arrive Lima: Francisco Pizzaro's 'City of Kings' is your launch pad to an epic encounter with the Amazon's extraordinary biodiversity. On arrival in Lima, you'll be escorted to your airport hotel and enjoy the day to explore the sights of this colonial capital on your terms. Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport |
| Day 2 | Traverse the Inkaterra Forest | Traverse the Inkaterra Forest: This morning, we fly to Puerto Maldonado (internal flight included) and embark on a journey on the Madre de Rios River to our jungle lodge. where we meet our guides for the Inkaterra Field Station. Join a Local Specialist for insights into the forest, then keep a keen eye out for shy caiman during a pre-dinner boat expedition. Inkaterra Guides Field Station |
| Day 3 | Step Into the Mystical Amazon | Step Into the Mystical Amazon: Climb the exhilarating Inkaterra Canopy Walkway for an unforgettable opportunity to observe the rainforest from its rooftop. Deep within the rain forest, we enjoy the company of mischievous monkeys cavorting among the trees of Monkey Island. A short boat ride takes us into the Tambopata National Reserve where we'll hike through the thick jungle, admiring towering green walls of vegetation, the cacophony of birdcalls and the dappled light that filters through the canopy above. Arrive at Sandoval Lake, where you may spot a wide variety of birds, monkeys, giant river otters, black caimans and the elusive anaconda. The perfect end to our day sees us watch the sun set over the lake before heading back to our lodge for dinner. Inkaterra Guides Field Station |
| Day 4 | Encounter the Biodiversity of the Amazon | Encounter the Biodiversity of the Amazon Make Travel Matter Connect with Locals: Discover the Amazon's otherworldly realm of aguajales rainforest swampland during your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience and learn how vegetation has adapted to the exotic species that are drawn here as you Connect With Locals. Here you will also get a chance to visit our organic bio-orchard to discover many of the rainforest's tropical plants up-close and learn of their healing capabilities. Boldly venture out at night to discover some of the strange species that come alive under deep darkness in the Amazon with our Local Specialist. Stroll quietly as your senses heighten to the mysterious nocturnal sounds of birds, mammals, insects and amphibians wondering close by. Inkaterra Guides Field Station |
| Day 5 | Puerto Maldonado | Back to Puerto Maldonado: After breakfast, we head back to Puerto Maldonado as your Amazon experience comes to an end. On arrival in Lima, you'll be transferred to your hotel in the exclusive barrio of San Isidro where you'll enjoy a Welcome Reception this evening to meet your Travel Director and travel companions. Novotel Lima San Isidro |
| Day 6 | Lima | Experience the Sights and Flavours of Lima Connect with Locals: Connect with the colonial heritage of Francisco Pizzaro's 'City of Kings', admiring the colonial splendour of Lima's UNESCO-listed Historic Centre. Stand in the birthplace of this ancient, yet modern city, surrounded by the Baroque facades of Cathedral of Lima and Palace of the Union. See the Church of San Francisco and discover its hidden catacombs. Celebrate Lima's status as the culinary capital of South America and Connect With Locals when you meet Ignacio Barrios, who has worked alongside many of Peru's most award-winning chefs. We visit a local market where Ignacio will explain how Peruvian fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats are the basis of Peruvian cooking. Then, continue to Chef Ignacio's cooking school where we'll enjoy a demonstration on how to prepare some of Peru's most popular dishes and have an opportunity to sample some at a Be My Guest experience lunch before spending the rest of the day at leisure. Novotel Lima San Isidro |
| Day 7 | Sacred Valley Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals | Journey to the Sacred Valley Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals Make Travel Matter Stays With Stories: Board a morning flight to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Dive Into Culture when you visit the Pisac market, displaying Quechua arts and crafts, then continue to a former 18th century colonial-style monastery in the Sacred Valley, our hotel for the night. Connect With Locals and meet Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez, a master Quechua weaver, and the first person from her village to attend university. She has been an ambassador for Andean traditions since she began learning ancient pre-Columbian weaving techniques as a young girl in the 1960s. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience as your visit helps to preserve and promote traditional pre-Columbian weaving techniques in the 21st century. Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay |
| Day 8 | Machu Picchu | Explore iconic Machu Picchu: The mystical empire of the Incas takes centre stage today. We visit the famous Sacred Valley stronghold of Ollantaytambo with a Local Specialist, before boarding the Vistadome train (light snack included) for our epic journey to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Delve into the mysteries of this once-great civilisation, admiring the 15th century stone ruins of temples, palaces and terraces perched high amidst the clouds. Join your Local Specialist for an exploration of the iconic great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the Intihuatana, an intricately carved rock most likely used as a sundial centuries ago. We return to our hotel where we dine tonight. El MaPi |
| Day 9 | Machu Picchu and Cusco | The sites of Machu Picchu and Cusco Dive Into Culture: The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu beckon again and we have an opportunity to re-connect with this ancient wonder. If you're feeling adventurous, hike up to the Gate of the Sun for stunning views over the fortress. We board a train to the Sacred Valley, then head to the colonial city of Cusco, stopping en route at a local chicheria. Dive Into Culture and enjoy the sweet flavours of chicha as you learn how this Peruvian corn beer is brewed by the local women. Hotel Novotel Cusco |
| Day 10 | Cusco | Step Back in Time in Cusco Dive Into Culture: Embark on a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of Cusco this morning with your Local Specialist, admiring the 16th century Spanish colonial buildings that stand on the foundations of former Inca temples and palaces. See the baroque Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and 17th century Church of Santo Domingo. Visit the ruins of the Sacsayhuaman fortress and see nearby warehouses where the Incas once stored their grain. The afternoon is free to explore on your terms. This evening, Dive Into Culture and gather for a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant, enjoying Cusquenian dishes and ancestral dance performances. Hotel Novotel Cusco |
| Day 11 | Lima | Delve into Pre-Columbian Art in Lima Dive Into Culture: A leisurely start to our day sees us return to Lima this afternoon. Meet a Local Specialist and Dive Into Culture at the Larco Museum, which houses the largest private collection of pre-Columbian art in the world. This evening we join our travel companions for a Farewell Dinner in the museum's garden restaurant. Novotel Lima San Isidro |
| Day 12 | Quito | Travel to Quito: Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Ecuador (flight not included in holiday price). Enjoy a warm welcome in Quito where you will be greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel. Sheraton |
| Day 13 | Quito | Uncover Historic Quito: Visit the historical centre of Quito, which was the first place in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and travel to the 'Middle of the World' to stand on the Equator. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Sheraton |
| Day 14 | Bartolome Island | Bartolome Island and Galapagos penguins: Discover a land that inspired Darwin to form his Theory of Natural Selection. On arrival at Baltra airport, transfer to the M/V Galapagos Legend. Sail to Bartolome Island, hiking to its summit for soul-stirring views, then snorkel in the midst of Galapagos penguins. M/V Galapagos Legend |
| Day 15 | South Plaza Islet and the Famous Galapagos Sea Lions | South Plaza Islet and the Famous Galapagos Sea Lions: Our first destination today is South Plaza Island, home to the famed Galapagos sea lions and the unusual prickly pear cactus tree which dot the island's red landscape. Next is North Seymour Island, on whose long sandy beach and rocks, the resident sea lions and marine iguanas sun themselves. M/V Galapagos Legend |
| Day 16 | San Cristobal Island | Uncover San Cristobal Island: We journey to Pitt Point this morning, ascending to a high point on the steep volcanic tuff hill to see if we can spot all three of the booby species simultaneously. Cerro Brujo's coral sand beach is our next destination, where we can connect with the resident sea lions or snorkel in the shadow of Witch's Hill. M/V Galapagos Legend |
| Day 17 | San Cristobal Island | Depart San Cristobal Island: Enjoy a first-hand encounter with the giant tortoises of La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, a tortoise reserve that protects the island's tortoise population. Your Galapagos exhibition at its end, transfer to San Cristobal Airport for your return flight to Quito. Airport arrival time in Quito will be at 7 p.m.; please be aware when booking your flights. |
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