Peru – Ecuador in Group

Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative who will drive you in a private car directly to your hotel in the district of Miraflores.

You could taste one of our national cocktails, “Pisco Sour or Algarobina”, and our guide will you do a summary of your trip and will be on your disposal to give an answer to all your questions.

Early in the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cusco. Reception and transfer to the Cusco hotel.

« God’s Gift to Mankind » in Quechua. Cusco has been the “Tawantinsuyu” Inca Empire capital. The legend tells the city was build during the XI or XII century by Manco Capac and Mama Oqllo after birth in the Titicaca Lake.

At the beginning of the afternoon, discovery of Cusco and its sites. On the upper parts of the town, you could find the “Sacsayhuaman” strongholds. A few kilometres further, there are the Qenko, Pukapukara and Tambomachay sites which Incas stone constructions.

At the end of afternoon, return to Cusco in order to discover the picturesque district of “San Blas”. Back to your hotel.

Flight :

• Lima / Cusco :
• Peruvian Airline Nº216 at 9.30am, arrival at 10.40am.

Departure at 08H00 in a private car to the Village of Pisac, strategic place for Incas to control the valley. You will begin you journey with the visit of the archeological site of the Pisac. Then, for persons who wish, possibility to go down to the village through the Inca trail.

It’s more than one thousands colours which allow us to expose local products and the diversity of arts. Free lunch.

We will continue our route to the typical village named Ollantaytambo in honour of “Cacique Ollanta”. According to oral tradition, this “Cacique” was in love of a princess, the Inca Pachacutec’s daughter. Visit of the fortress.

Towards 2.45pm you will join the railway station for your train to Aguascalientes, close to the Machu Picchu. Installation in your hotel.

* Vistadome Train N°603 at 4.15pm, arrival at 6.04pm.

Upon your arrival, installation in your hotel and free evening.

Around 06H30 departure in bus to join the citadel, possibility to go to the Sun Door in order to survey the Machu Picchu with the first sun lights. This third wonder of the world, found in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, American anthropologist, reaching 2400 high meters, will appear just front of you and will let you reflexive.

A site within an extraordinary beauty, in a tropical environment showing the apogee of the Inca Empire. The Machu Picchu will surprise you by its terraces, walls and impressive ramps in a natural setting.

Towards 13h00 back to the village where you will join the railway station for your train to Ollantaytambo.

* Expedition Train N°74 at 3.30pm, arrival at 5.40pm in Ollantaytambo.

Upon your arrival, you will walk 5 minutes to join your hotel.

El Indio Feliz Restaurant,

This restaurant with its thousands colors is the best table of the area, its chief Patrick, will take you along his mazes of savors in the middle of a surprising environment.

Early in the morning, we will follow our road to go to the surprising « Salinas de Maras » salt water sources which have been flowed for centuries and still unexploited by the local population who rent one or several parcels.

From this place, we will discover Moray, Amphitheatre composed by several terraces disposed on concentric circles. In fact, it was an Inca agricultural research centre where was practiced cultural experience. Each terrace creates a microclimate where it’s possible to cultivate more than 250 plant’s varieties.

The Chinchero village based in Cusco campaign was entirely built, like Ollantaytambo, in Inca bases. To “Tupac Yupanqui” could repose himself during his displacement. It’s one of the rare villages who still own today, Incas traces. Its Church or all these terraces are the proof. Return to Cusco. Installation at your hotel.

Early in the morning departure from Cusco bus station. With the Inca Express you will through the Altiplano.

This day permits appreciate unique landscapes passing by our highest point “La Raya” with the Altitude of 4320 meter where you will do a break.

During our route, visit of Pukara, Sicuani Raqchi and the chapel Sixtine.

Upon your arrival in Puno, welcome by our guide and transfer to your hotel.

Departure around 8:00 am in a privet van, (2:30 hour journey) to go to the Karina peninsula, zone Aymara. We will follow the Lake banks, this unusual landscape and still virgin, will let us thinking. On the way, Chucuito visit and Plateria peninsula too.

At our arrival, welcome and installation in guest houses. They will explain you their daily activities: work of the ground, breeding, production of home-made cheeses.

Lunch in family.

In the afternoon, “Arku Punku” visit on board of artisanal small ships, learning of their king of fishing.

Meals in family, typical evening around a fire camp, dances and music.

Ancestral reading of the future with coca leafs, traditions passed down from father to son.

Atmosphere,

You will be transported 100 years in the past. This only moment will give you the opportunity to think about you, to appreciate and to put into perspective your daily life. An important moment of sharing and humility.

Note :

DAY 8:

VISIT of the TAQUILÉ and UROS ISLANDS – PUNO. (Private Boat).

Breakfast with the family, around 08h00 departure on a motorboat to join the Huayllano community, welcome by the Taquile families. Small walk and visit of the island. The community will teach us its ancestral customs (agriculture, weaving, natural medicine).

Typical lunch. At the beginning of the afternoon, we will go down the 527 steps of the island to join our boat in direction of waterborne Uros islands. Created in the XIII century by the Uros to escape from the Incas. Back to the Titilaka hotel, arrival around 5pm.

Observation :

• Lunch in a typical restaurant of Taquile.
• Dinner at the hotel
• English speaking guide.
• Private boat.

• Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection 4*

DAY 9:

PUNO – FLIGHT TO LIMA AND CITY TOUR. (Private Van / Plane).

Towards 07H00 departure in a private van to the airport for your flight to Lima.

During the route, Sillustani Chullpas visit, circular stone funerary towers can reach twelve meters of height.

Flight :

• Juliaca / Lima :
• Flight Lan Peru Nº2096 at 12.20am, arrival at 2.00pm.

Upon your arrival in Lima, welcome by your guide. Then, we will join the Lima historic center, Unesco site from 1991. Before to visit the San Francisco convent, we will discover the San Martin Place, the Weapons Place and its cathedral. These examples of a colonial, Neo Classique, Art Deco and New Art architectures will you be travel through the time.

During the evening, Novalys will invite you for your departure dinner in one of our best selection of restaurant, in order to thank you for your trust and your visit in Peru.

Observation :

• Free lunch.
• Dinner and show in the « La Dama Juana » restaurant.
• Transfer in a private van.
• English speaking guide during visits and transfers.
• English speaking guide upon your arrival in Lima.

• Hotel : Boutique Casa Inca 3*.

…. EQUATOR ….

DAY 10:

LIMA – FLIGHT TO EQUATOR – QUITO. (Private Van / Plane).

Departure from Lima at 12h50 with LAN or at 10h40 with TACA. Arrival in Quito, Ecuador, the capital (9,186 Ft).

Flight :

Lima / Quito : (To confirm ).

• Vol TACA Nº de 10H40
• Vol LAN N°…de 12H50

Welcome by your local guide and visit of the city classified World Cultural Heritage and considered the richest in Latin America. Welcome cocktail and overnight at the hotel.

Observation :

• Free lunch.
• Transfer in a private van.
• English speaking guide upon your arrival in Quito.
• Non escorted internaitonal flight.

• Hotel : Casa Foch 3*.

DAY 11:

QUITO – OTAVALO. (Private Van)

Transfer to the Equator and tour of the neocolonial city , then visit of the “Inti Ñan” Ethno-Scientific museum . Then, we will go on the Pan-American road to the beautiful Andean region of Otavalo. Panoramic stop at the San Pablo lake, overlooked by the imposing and majestic Imbabura volcano. According to the hour and if possible, visit to weaving workshop . Diner and night on a charming hacienda.

Observation :

• Meals included.
• Private van.
• English speakin guide.

• Hacienda Las Palmeras 3*.

DAY 12:

OTAVALO – AMAZON. (Private Van).

Visit of the famous Indigenous market of Otavalo, one of the most appreciated and colorful markets in Latin America, visited for its multi-colored textiles and varied handicraft.

After this visit, we will continue to the AMAZON region. Stop at Baeza village for a delicious typical lunch (trout). Arrival at a lodge in the forest, along the Napo River, a tributary of the Amazon river. Short walk in the surrounding forest or relax at the lodge’s jacuzzi.

Observation :

• Free lunch.
• Dinner in the lodge.
• Private van.
• English speaking guide.

• Lodge El Jardin Aleman 3*.

DAY 13:

AMAZON. (Private Van / Plane).

Canoe ride and walk in the forest: observing flora, medicinal plants and possibly birds, animals.

Bath on the Napo river, gold digging. Lunch at lodge. In the afternoon visit to an indigenous family where you can learn how to prepare a typical beverage called “chichi” you can also can try the blowpipe used for hunting, among other activities.

Observation :

• Free lunch.
• Dinner in the lodge.
• Private van.
• English speaking guide.

• Lodge El Jardin Aleman 3*.

DAY 14:

AMAZON – PAPALLACTA – QUITO. (Private Van).

We will make our way back to the Andes. Optional stop at the Papallacta hot springs to take a relaxing bath at the public or private thermal pools , you can also enjoy of the well known SPA treatments and the lunch . Arrival to Quito.

Observation :

• Typical lunch.
• Free dinner.
• Private van.
• Guide upon your arrival in Puno.
• English speaking guide.

• Hotel : Casa Foch 3*.

DAY 15:

QUITO – GALAPAGOS: BALTRA – SANTA CRUZ – DARWIN STATION. (Private Van / Plane).

In the morning, transfer to the national airport to fly to the fascinating Galapagos Islands (flight details to be confirmed according to the date of your trip). Arrival at the airport on Baltra Island after a 2 hour flight. A guide or representative of your hotel will welcome you. Then, sea and land transfer (boat / bus and /or private transport) to the hotel in the largest town of the archipelago, Puerto Ayora. Lunch . In the afternoon visit to the scientific Charles Darwin´s Station and its tortoise breeding Center. Dinner and night spent at the hotel.

Observation :

• Free lunch.
• Dinner in the hotel.
• Transfer in a private van.
• English speaking guide.
• Non escorted flight.

• Hotel : Ninfa 3*.

DAY 16:

GALAPAGOS : SANTA CRUZ – or SEYMOUR. (Boat and Hiking).

According to the chosen and available hotel, visit of Floreana Island and its sites :Galapagueras, highlands , the caves and the village of Puerto Velasco ; or the lovely panoramic island of Bartolome or Seymour . Lunch on board the speed boat. Dinner and night spent at the hotel in Puerto Ayora.

Observation :

• Lunch on board.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• Boat.
• English speaking guide.

• Hotel : Lobo de Mar 3*.

DAY 17:

GALAPAGOS : SANTA CRUZ – ISABELA – SANTA CRUZ (Private van / Plane).

Full day to Isabela Islands the biggest on the archipelago. Visit to the Tintoreras islet where you can enjoy of the White-tip reef shark. Lunch in a local restaurant. Tour of the pink flamingo lake and then snorkeling in Concha y Perla. Return to Puerto Ayora diner and night at the hotel.

Observation :

• Lunch in a small restaurant.
• Dinner at your hotel.
• English speaking guide.

• Hotel : Ninfa 3*.

DAY 18:

GALAPAGOS : SANTA CRUZ – GUAYAQUIL – RETURN HOME. (Private van / Plane).

Visit of the Twin craters and transfer to Baltra’s airport. Return flight to the continent, to Guayaquil located on the Pacific Coast.

Optional panoramic tour of the city (according to the international flight). Transfer to the airport.

Observation :

• Free meals.
• Transfer in a private van.
• English speaking guide.
• International flight.

Option : Cruise in Galápagos,

For amateurs, Possibility to change the days « 15 to 18 » with a cruise in Galapagos during 4 or 5 days.

On a Yacht or a Catamaran, of standard superior class or 1st class with a different itinerary, allowing to visit islands richer in fauna and marine bird.

Availabilities on request according to your travel dates.

THE STAY INCLUDES :

THE STAY DOES NOT INCLUDE :

PRICE PER PERSON IN US$.

• Base 6 persons : 2820.00 US$ / Person.
• Base 8 persons : 2655.00 US$ / Person.
• Base 10 persons : 2575.00 US$ / Person.
• Base 12 persons : 2545.00 US$ / Person.

Note :

This stay is available in private, for a couple, with your family or friends. Contact us for more information.

Note :

This stay is available for more than 12 persons, in this case, thank you to inform you in order to give you all information concerning your travel.

Note :

The stay will be organized from 6 persons, in another case we will present you several new alternatives./p>

Note :

Interior and international flights are here for information and can be changed concerning company / price / hours to the departure.

Option Peru :

Single Room : 440 us$ / Person.

Option Equator:

Single Room : 365 us$ / Person.

Option :

Andean Explorer Train day 8 : 190 us$ / Person.

You are free to take this option, the group will be divided and will be bring together in Cusco during the evening.

Option :

Cruise in Galápagos : 315 us$ / Person.

You are free to take this option, the group will be divided and will be bring together at the end of this stay.