Amazon & Andes Adventure: Peru to Galápagos

Rainforest, mountains and islands: a 15-day adventure through the Tambopata Amazon, the Inca Andes and the Galápagos Islands.

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Amazon and Andes adventure map, 15 days: Lima, Tambopata, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Guayaquil, Santa Cruz and Isabela

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An Adventure Through the Amazon, the Andes and the Galápagos

Amazon & Andes Adventure is a 15-day South America tour package for nature lovers who want variety. You start in Lima and fly straight into the Amazon, to a jungle lodge in the Tambopata National Reserve for three days of canoeing, wildlife watching and night walks. From the rainforest you fly up to Cusco, explore the Sacred Valley and ride the train to Machu Picchu. Finally you cross to Ecuador and spend five days in the Galápagos, hopping between Santa Cruz and Isabela to meet giant tortoises, sea lions and blue-footed boobies, and to snorkel with sharks and turtles.

At a Glance

Itinerary Summary

The Amazon, the Andes and the Galápagos, day by day. Tap any day to see the details.

  1. Day 1Lima Arrival: Your South America Adventure StartsLima
  2. Day 2Lima Highlights: Colonial Center & Seaside DistrictsLima
  3. Day 3Into the Amazon: Puerto Maldonado & Monkey IslandTambopata jungle lodge
  4. Day 4Canoeing Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata ReserveTambopata jungle lodge
  5. Day 5Macaws at Dawn & Fly to CuscoCusco
  6. Day 6Sacred Valley Highlights & Train to Aguas CalientesAguas Calientes
  7. Day 7Inca Citadel Tour & Return to CuscoCusco
  8. Day 8Fly to Lima: Ocean Evening in MirafloresLima
  9. Day 9Ecuador Bound: Guayaquil’s RiverfrontGuayaquil
  10. Day 10Galápagos Arrival & Highland TortoisesPuerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
  11. Day 11Island Hop to Isabela: Flamingos & BeachIsabela Island
  12. Day 12Los Túneles Snorkel AdventureIsabela Island
  13. Day 13Back to Santa Cruz: Tortuga Bay or Darwin StationPuerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
  14. Day 14Fly Back to GuayaquilGuayaquil
  15. Day 15Farewell from GuayaquilDeparture
In Detail

Detailed Itinerary

Every day of your trip, with where you'll spend the night.

Lima Arrival: Your South America Adventure Starts – Peru Day 1

Lima Arrival: Your South America Adventure Starts

Land in Lima, the gateway to your Amazon, Andes and Galápagos adventure. A private transfer takes you to your hotel to recover from the flight.

Overnight in Lima
Lima Highlights: Colonial Center and Seaside Districts – Peru Day 2

Lima Highlights: Colonial Center & Seaside Districts

Guided city tour of Lima: the colonial heart around the Plaza Mayor and San Francisco Monastery, then the coastal districts of Miraflores and Barranco with their parks, murals and ocean views.

Overnight in Lima
Into the Amazon: Puerto Maldonado and Monkey Island – Peru Day 3

Into the Amazon: Puerto Maldonado & Monkey Island

Fly east over the Andes to Puerto Maldonado, on the edge of the Amazon. A boat takes you up the Madre de Dios River to your jungle lodge; in the afternoon, look for monkeys on Monkey Island and caimans by night.

Flight Lima – Puerto Maldonado River boat Overnight in a Tambopata jungle lodge
Canoeing Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata Reserve – Peru Day 4

Canoeing Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata Reserve

Walk through the rainforest to Lake Sandoval and paddle a canoe across its calm waters, ringed by aguaje palms, searching for giant otters, hoatzins and turtles. Optional night walk after dinner.

Wildlife watching Overnight in a Tambopata jungle lodge
Macaws at Dawn and Fly to Cusco – Peru Day 5

Macaws at Dawn & Fly to Cusco

Dawn bird-watching among parrots and macaws, then the boat back to Puerto Maldonado and a short flight to Cusco (approx. 3,400 m). Rest for the remainder of the day.

Flight Puerto Maldonado – Cusco Overnight in Cusco
Sacred Valley Highlights and Train to Aguas Calientes – Peru Day 6

Sacred Valley Highlights & Train to Aguas Calientes

Visit Pisac’s market and Inca terraces and the stone fortress of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, then board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes for the night.

Scenic train Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Inca Citadel Tour and Return to Cusco – Peru Day 7

Inca Citadel Tour & Return to Cusco

Guided tour of Machu Picchu at the start of the day, then the train and road journey back to Cusco in the afternoon.

Good to Know

  • Duration: the guided tour lasts approx. 2–2.5 hours.
  • Bus: the shuttle between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu takes approx. 25 minutes each way.
  • Tickets & circuits: entry tickets are sold for a specific time slot and circuit, and the route inside the citadel depends on the circuit booked. Re-entry is not permitted.
  • Passport: you must carry the original passport used to book your ticket.
  • Huayna Picchu & Machu Picchu Mountain: these hikes require a separate ticket and must be booked in advance.
  • What to bring: sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, a rain jacket and water. Large backpacks, walking sticks without rubber tips, and food are not allowed inside the site.
Train back to Cusco Overnight in Cusco
Fly to Lima: Ocean Evening in Miraflores – Peru Day 8

Fly to Lima: Ocean Evening in Miraflores

Fly back to Lima and relax by the ocean in Miraflores, with time for a final Peruvian dinner before Ecuador.

Flight Cusco – Lima Overnight in Lima
Ecuador Bound: Guayaquil’s Riverfront – Ecuador Day 9

Ecuador Bound: Guayaquil’s Riverfront

Fly to Guayaquil and transfer to your hotel. Stroll the Malecón 2000 along the Guayas River and the colorful hillside of Las Peñas.

Flight Lima – Guayaquil Overnight in Guayaquil
Galápagos Arrival and Highland Tortoises – Ecuador Day 10

Galápagos Arrival & Highland Tortoises

Fly to Baltra, cross the Itabaca Channel and drive through the Santa Cruz highlands — with a stop for wild giant tortoises — to Puerto Ayora.

Flight to Baltra, Galápagos Overnight in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Island Hop to Isabela: Flamingos and Beach – Ecuador Day 11

Island Hop to Isabela: Flamingos & Beach

Take the speedboat to Isabela Island and settle into Puerto Villamil. Free afternoon for the flamingo lagoon, the tortoise breeding center or a swim off the beach.

Speedboat Santa Cruz – Isabela Overnight in Isabela Island
Los Túneles Snorkel Adventure – Ecuador Day 12

Los Túneles Snorkel Adventure

Snorkel the lava arches and channels of Los Túneles at Cabo Rosa with reef sharks, sea turtles and sea horses, and look for blue-footed boobies on the rocks.

Snorkeling excursion Overnight in Isabela Island
Back to Santa Cruz: Tortuga Bay or Darwin Station – Ecuador Day 13

Back to Santa Cruz: Tortuga Bay or Darwin Station

Speedboat back to Santa Cruz and a free afternoon at Tortuga Bay or the Charles Darwin Research Station.

Speedboat Isabela – Santa Cruz Overnight in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Fly Back to Guayaquil – Ecuador Day 14

Fly Back to Guayaquil

Transfer to Baltra and fly back to Guayaquil for your last night.

Flight Baltra – Guayaquil Overnight in Guayaquil
Farewell from Guayaquil – Ecuador Day 15

Farewell from Guayaquil

Breakfast, free time and transfer to Guayaquil’s international airport for your flight home. End of services.

Transfer to the airport · End of services
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What's Included

A transparent breakdown of what's covered in your package and what isn't.

Included

  • Every airport, station and hotel transfer in Peru and Ecuador
  • 14 nights’ lodging with breakfast, including 2 nights at a Tambopata rainforest lodge
  • Lima walking and driving tour with a local guide
  • Tambopata rainforest lodge program: boat transfers, full board, Lake Sandoval, Monkey Island and naturalist guide
  • Sacred Valley excursion with Pisac and Ollantaytambo
  • Round-trip train between the Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes
  • Machu Picchu admission, guided visit and shuttle bus up and down
  • Inter-island speedboats Santa Cruz ⇄ Isabela
  • Los Túneles snorkel trip with gear and a naturalist guide
  • Galápagos airport transfers and Itabaca Channel ferry
  • Round-the-clock local support while you travel

Not Included

  • Flights Lima – Puerto Maldonado – Cusco – Lima, Lima – Guayaquil and Guayaquil – Baltra – Guayaquil (we quote them for you)
  • Galápagos park fee and TCT card (paid by the traveler)
  • Tambopata Reserve entry ticket
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and entrance fees on free days
  • Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets
  • Tips and personal expenses
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Amazon & Andes Adventure: Your Questions

Is this a multi-country tour package or a tailor-made trip?

It is a complete South America tour package — hotels, transfers, guides, trains, flights coordination and excursions are all planned — but it runs as a tailor-made trip: you choose the date, the hotel category and the group size, and any day can be adjusted. Departures are daily, all year.

How many ecosystems will I see?

Three of the most diverse on Earth: the lowland Amazon rainforest in Tambopata, the high Andes of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and the volcanic islands and marine reserve of the Galápagos.

What wildlife can I expect?

Macaws, monkeys, caimans and possibly giant otters in Tambopata; llamas and condors in the Andes; and giant tortoises, sea lions, iguanas, blue-footed boobies, reef sharks and sea turtles in the Galápagos.

Is this trip physically demanding?

No. There are jungle walks, short hikes at Inca sites and snorkeling, but no long treks. Anyone in normal health who enjoys being active outdoors can do it.

Do I need vaccines?

The yellow fever vaccine is recommended for the Peruvian Amazon, and proof of vaccination may be requested when traveling between countries. Please check current requirements with a travel clinic.

Galápagos fees: what do I pay on arrival?

On top of the package, Ecuador charges every visitor two Galápagos fees: the Transit Control Card (TCT), purchased at Quito or Guayaquil airport before check-in, and the National Park entrance fee, paid in cash when you land. At present they are US$20 and US$200 per foreign adult, but the authorities can change them at any time — check before you fly.

Can I take this trip as a solo traveler or with a group?

Yes. It works for solo travelers, couples, families and groups of friends. You travel with your own guides and transfers, so the pace adapts to you; solo travelers pay a single-room supplement, and groups of four or more get better rates per person.

How much does the Amazon and Andes adventure cost?

The per-person price depends on your hotel category, from Essential 2★ to Deluxe 5★, and on group size — see the Rates tab. Flights, the Galápagos National Park fee and the Transit Control Card are quoted or paid separately.

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