Overview & Highlights
This escorted group tour takes you to the Lost City of the Incas Machu Picchu and to Lake Titicaca in Peru before flying to the Galápagos Islands to swim with sea lions and cruise with expert guides.
This is an inspirational group tour which includes some of the continent's most breath-taking highlights. The welcoming smiles of the Peruvian people, combined with the country's rich human culture, past and present, alongside the diverse and hauntingly beautiful landscapes make it an easy place to fall in love with. Survey the Inca temples of Machu Picchu, colonial Cusco, the bucolic splendour of Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca's vast expanse of shimmering waters.
The grand finale of this unforgettable trip is a cruise around the greatest wildlife show on earth, the Galápagos Islands. On a similar trip 200 years ago Darwin returned from the archipelago to write the seminal book 'The Origin of the Species'. Step into his shoes and explore the aptly named Enchanted Islands.
One of the joys of the Galápagos is that each island is unique, with varying landscapes from scorched lava to white-sand coves and forest-shrouded mountains, and each has its own array of wildlife. You can also make the most of the boat and your time at sea; relaxing on deck with a cocktail at sunset, snorkelling with angel fish or swimming with dolphins.
Outline itinerary
Day 1
UK clients depart arriving Lima, Peru, the same day.
Day 1
Overnight in the capital.
Day 2
Fly to the Inca capital of Cusco.
Day 3
Tour of Cusco and nearby archaeological sites.
Day 4
Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas; overnight.
Day 5
By rail to Machu Picchu.
Day 6
Optional re-entry to ruins; return to Cusco by rail and road.
Day 7
Private road journey to Lake Titicaca.
Day 8
Boat trip to the Uros Islands and tour of Sillustani.
Day 9
Fly back to Lima.
Day 10
Fly to Guayaquil; guided city tour.
Day 11
Fly to the Galápagos Islands
Days 12-14
Cruise through the archipelago.
Day 15
Fly to Guayaquil and continue to your international flight or extension.
Day 15
UK clients arrive home the following day.
What our clients say
97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.
An excellent well organised tour. We saw all the major Inca sites & Machu Picchu was amazing, exceeding all expectations. The Galápagos Islands at the end of the tour just blew us away.
AH, Stafford
Tailor made holiday
Our specialists have been expertly crafting award-winning tailor-made holidays to Latin America for 40 years. We would be delighted to create a truly personalised trip which perfectly matches your wishes and requirements.
Carrie Gallagher - Travel Consultant
A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Escorted Groups team.
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Accommodation
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Peru / Cusco
Casa Andina Premium Collection Cusco
Peru / Sacred Valley of the Incas
Hotel Pakaritampu
Peru / Machu Picchu
Inkaterra El Mapi
Peru / Lake Titicaca – Peruvian side / Lake Titicaca
Posada del Inca Puno
Galapagos Islands / Isabela (Albemarle) / Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Sea Star Journey
Holiday Extensions
If there's somewhere you particularly want to go that isn't included in this tour, we can add on an extension to take you there.
