Summary
How deep is your love of adventure? Is it deep enough to follow the course of Charles Darwin to discover your own love affair with the wildlife paradise of the Galápagos Islands? And delve further south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru? If so, this Globus Independent tour in Ecuador and Peru is pointing you in the right direction. Depart for parts unknown where blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, and diving iguanas of the Galápagos give new meaning to mind-blowing discoveries. Sail in luxury upon pristine waters to discover the perfectly evolved creatures who thrive on this volcanic archipelago. Stroll the sand where sea lions bask and albatross brace against the updrafts above the cliffs. Sail, snorkel, and simply stay in a state of astonishment through the islands of Santa Cruz, South Plaza Island, and other island sanctuaries of spectacular species. Then, set your compass to the heart of Peru to ignite your independent spirit in Lima, Cusco, and magnificent Machu Picchu to find the “Lost City of the Incas.” Explore ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu with the I-time you crave on this free-spirited sojourn in South America.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Quito, Ecuador
- Day 2
- Quito
- Day 3
- Quito–Baltra–North Seymour–Santa Cruz
- Day 4
- Santa Cruz. Excursion To The Highlands
- Day 5
- Santa Cruz. Excursion To Punta Carrion & South Pla...
- Day 6
- Santa Cruz. Excursion To Divine Bay
- Day 7
- Santa Cruz–Baltra–Guayaquil–Lima
- Day 8
- Lima
- Day 9
- Lima–Cusco
- Day 10
- Cusco–Sacred Valley
- Day 11
- Sacred Valley–Machu Picchu
- Day 12
- Machu Picchu–Sacred Valley–Cusco
- Day 13
- Cusco–Lima
- Day 14
- Lima
Countries (2): Ecuador, Peru
Travel Cities (10): Cusco, Galapagos Islands, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Quito, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Sacsayhuamán, Santa Cruz Island, Santo Domingo