Peru Splendors with Galápagos Cruise 2024
13 days from Lima to Guayaquil
Tour Description:
Love a good mystery? This 13-day vacation to Peru is the perfect escape to delve into the world’s most intriguing lost and found story. Featuring not one, but two days behind the misty gates of Machu Picchu, this below-the-equator tour takes you high into the Andes and deeper inside the Lost City of the Incas to unearth its centuries-old secrets. Navigating the cryptic maze of trails, temples, and terraces in the world’s most famous forgotten city is one for the memory books. Other great finds on this tantalizing tour of Peru? Up-close encounters with llamas, alpacas, and other Sacred Valley locals; vibrant, handwoven textiles in the former Inca Empire capital of Cusco; bold, multicultural cuisine in the foodie capital of Lima; and a warm welcome inside a traditional family home for an authentic taste of Peruvian hospitality. When satisfying your inner historian, don’t forget your inner naturalist. Cruise around the famed Galápagos archipelago, where you’ll share the shores with every native species from the blue-footed boobies to the pint-size penguin. A meet-and-greet with a colony of sea lions seals the deal on this wondrous extension to your Peru vacation.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
Saturday 31 Aug 24 — Friday 13 Sep 24 | Starting at $6,702 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 14 Sep 24 — Friday 27 Sep 24 | Starting at $6,702 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 28 Sep 24 — Friday 11 Oct 24 | Starting at $6,702 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 26 Oct 24 — Friday 08 Nov 24 | Starting at $6,702 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 09 Nov 24 — Friday 22 Nov 24 | Starting at $6,702 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 07 Dec 24 — Friday 20 Dec 24 | Starting at $6,702 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 13,000 ft. For your overnight stay in Machu Picchu, you will only be allowed to bring an overnight bag weighing no more than 11 pounds due to luggage restrictions on the train. Your main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel where you will return for an overnight the following night.In the Galápagos, there will be “wet landings” meaning guests will need to be able to jump in the water, out of the boats/zodiacs and walk a couple of meters to the beaches. Terrain is rocky and uneven.
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Accommodations
Lima | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cusco | Quito | Guayaquil |
Moderate First-Class
Calle Schell 452 Lima Peru
This hotel welcomes you to Lima in comfort and style. It is located in the center of Lima's bustling district of Miraflores, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars, and other Lima attractions. The excellent Casa Andina Select Miraflores exudes sophistication and comfort, focusing on personalized service and great amenities.