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Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos

Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos

Mysterious Machu Picchu, ecological wonders, colonial cities and a four-day Galapagos cruise.

Trip Dates:

Departures available from October 2011 through to October 2012

Length:

11 days

Accommodations:

First Class or Deluxe Hotels

Meals:

  • Breakfast daily
  • 5 lunches
  • 3 dinners

Locations:

Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos

Transportation:

  • Transfers between hotels
  • Domestic and regional flights

Package Inclusions

  • Round-trip airfare to South America
  • Welcome assistance upon arrival and departure at all airports
  • Transfers and porterage between airports and your hotels
  • Meals, tours and excursions
  • Domestic and regional airfares within South America
  • Continental breakfast daily
  • Hotel taxes and service charges

 

  • Quito
  • Galapagos Islands
  • Lima
  • Cuzco
  • Urubamba Valley
  • Machu Picchu

 

Gateways International

Gateways International

Gateways International is a leader in European and Latin American vacations, turning dreams into reality for over 20 years. Our unique vacation packages allow for freedom and flexibility, offering a full menu of enticing cultural and active options hosted by local experts featuring high-quality accommodations

  • Day 1: Toronto/Quito: Fly from Toronto to Quito via a gateway in the USA. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
  • Day 2: Quito: Situated in the valley at the foot of Pichincha Volcano, Quito is a treasure trove of colonial riches. Its Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a tapestry of colonial mansions, cathedrals, and cobblestone streets. A morning tour includes highlights of the Old City and the Equatorial Museum.
  • Day 3: Quito/Galapagos Islands: Fly and transfer to the M/V Galapagos Legend for lunch. Visit a variety of islands over 4 days and 3 nights with sightings of blue-footed boobies, brown pelicans, Darwin's finches, yellow warblers and much more. During your cruise, there will be the option of visiting beaches for swimming and snorkelling. Detailed itineraries available upon request.
  • Day 4: Galapagos Islands: Continue your journey and exploration in the Galapagos.
  • Day 5: Galapagos Islands: Continue your journey and exploration in the Galapagos.
  • Day 6: Galapagos Islands/Quito/Lima: Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima via Quito. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
  • Day 7: Lima: Enjoy an exciting day in this captivating Colonial capital. Lima was the capital of Spain's South American empire for 300 years and is known as the City of Kings. Morning city tour featuring the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the 17th-century Baroque Cathedral and church of San Francisco, and finally the Palacio de Torre Tagle, Lima's most elegant Colonial mansion. The tour includes a visit of the famous Larco Museum. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
  • Day 8: Lima/Cuzco: Fly to Cuzco then enjoy an afternoon excursion including an historic city tour. Visit nearby sites of Sacsayhuamán, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. Cuzco is a charming city whose Incan and Spanish roots are evident by its terra-cotta roofs and cobblestone streets.
  • Day 9: Písac (Urubamba Valley): Today's full-day excursion includes the colonial town of Písac followed by the ruins of Ollantaytambo, a well-preserved Inca site in the Urubamba Valley - also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Later, return to Cuzco via Lake Huayro and Izcuchaca.
  • Day 10: Machu Picchu: Journey to the fabled Lost City of the Incas by train. Arguably the most important archaeological site in South America, its beauty is truly spectacular. Following a guided tour of the ruins, enjoy lunch then return to Cuzco by evening.
  • Day 11: Cuzco/Lima/Toronto: Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and your overnight flight to Toronto via a gateway in the USA.

 

For reservations or additional information, call 1-866-286-9323 to speak with an experienced travel consultant.

 

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