Résumé
On this Peru tour—with a Galápagos Islands cruise—delve into the past, learn about the local culture, and experience beautiful scenery as you visit ancient ruins, enjoy guided sightseeing, and marvel at the flora and fauna found in the Amazon and Galápagos Islands. History comes alive on this tour through Peru. Imagine what life was like in the 15th century as you tour the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, where you'll see this famous Inca complex set in a majestic setting. More history awaits at Ollantaytambo, the archaeological site of the Incas’ resistance during the Spanish conquest, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress with some of the best examples of Inca masonry. Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Cusco. On this Peru tour, you'll also learn about the local culture. On your motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca, visit Taquile Island, where you'll see how the local people integrate their Inca and Spanish past, and the Uros Floating Islands, where you'll learn how the Uros people construct their islands, homes, and boats from totora reed. In the Incan town of Ollantaytambo and visit with locals in their homes for insight into their way of life. Spend time at the famous market in Pisaq and learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) to Inca culture. But that's not all…you'll also spend time in the Amazon, where you'll enjoy canoe rides and walks in search of the thriving flora and fauna. Accompanied by knowledgeable Naturalists, you'll appreciate the Amazon both during the day and at night. Also experience the thrill of cruising for three nights in the Galápagos Islands. Swim and snorkel in search of sea life, explore the islands, marvel at the many bird species, and enjoy seeing giant tortoises, sea lions, blue and red-footed boobies, land iguanas, and much more. History, local culture, amazing scenery, thriving flora and fauna—this Peru and Ecuador tour designed for savvy, value-minded travelers has it all!
Itinéraire court
- Jour 1
- Arrive In Lima, Peru
- Jour 2
- Lima–Puerto Maldonado–Tambopata Eco Lodge
- Jour 3
- Tambopata Eco Lodge
- Jour 4
- Tambopata Eco Lodge
- Jour 5
- Tambopata Eco Lodge–Puerto Maldonado–Lima
- Jour 6
- Lima
- Jour 7
- Lima–Cusco–Sacred Valley
- Jour 8
- Sacred Valley
- Jour 9
- Sacred Valley–Machu Picchu
- Jour 10
- Machu Picchu–Cusco
- Jour 11
- Cusco
- Jour 12
- Cusco–Puno
- Jour 13
- Puno. Excursion To Lake Titicaca
- Jour 14
- Puno–Juliaca–Lima
- Jour 15
- Lima–Quito, Ecuador
- Jour 16
- Quito–Baltra
- Jour 17
- Galápagos Cruising: Genovesa Island
- Jour 18
- Galápagos Cruising: South Plaza & Santa Fé Islands
- Jour 19
- Galápagos Cruising: Bachas Beach–Baltra
- Jour 20
- Quito
- Jour 21
- Quito
Pays (2): Équateur, Pérou
Villes de voyage (13): Cusco, Galapagos Islands, Juliaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca, Ollantaytambo, Puerto Maldonado, Puno, Quito, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Sacsayhuamán, Santo Domingo