Day 1
Arrival in Lima
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel to rest before your journey through three countries begins.
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Ancient Empires & Galápagos Adventure crosses three countries and three very different worlds in just 15 days. It starts with the Inca Empire: Cusco and its temples, then the scenic train to Machu Picchu. A flight over the Andes takes you to La Paz and the Salar de Uyuni for a 3-day 4x4 adventure on the world’s largest salt flat. Finally you fly to Ecuador to meet giant tortoises at Rancho Primicias, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and walk to Tortuga Bay in the Galápagos, before a last night in Quito.
Ancient Empires and Galápagos day by day: Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador in two weeks. Tap any day to see the details.
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Day 1
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel to rest before your journey through three countries begins.
Day 2
Fly to Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire. After some rest, a guided tour reveals the Koricancha, the Cathedral and the four Inca sites above the city.
Day 3
Travel through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo and take the morning train to Aguas Calientes, with a free afternoon at the foot of Machu Picchu.
Day 4
Guided visit to Machu Picchu, the royal estate of the Inca emperor Pachacútec, followed by the train and road journey back to Cusco.
Day 5
Fly over the Andes to La Paz, Bolivia’s seat of government. Take the afternoon gently to adapt to the altitude, with a short walk to Plaza Murillo.
Day 6
Fly to Uyuni and set off by 4x4 across the Salar de Uyuni: the train cemetery, Colchani and Incahuasi Island. Overnight in a salt hotel.
Day 7
Explore the Altiplano lagoons with their flamingos, the Stone Tree and Laguna Colorada. Night in a basic lodge.
Day 8
Sunrise at the Sol de Mañana geysers, a bath at Polques and the drive back to Uyuni.
Day 9
Fly to La Paz and visit the Valley of the Moon, a labyrinth of clay spires on the edge of the city, or ride the Mi Teleférico cable cars.
Day 10
Fly back to Lima and enjoy a free afternoon in the historic center or by the ocean.
Day 11
Fly to Guayaquil, Ecuador, and stroll the Malecón 2000 and the hillside of Las Peñas.
Day 12
Fly to Baltra in the Galápagos and cross to Santa Cruz, visiting the Rancho Primicias tortoise reserve before reaching Puerto Ayora.
Day 13
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and walk to Tortuga Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in the islands.
Day 14
Fly from the Galápagos to Quito and explore its UNESCO-listed old town in the afternoon.
Day 15
Transfer to Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport for your flight home. End of services.
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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.
The Inca Empire, the largest in pre-Columbian America, whose capital was Cusco. You visit the Koricancha, Sacsayhuamán and other Inca sites around the city and the royal estate of Machu Picchu.
No — it is a land-based program on Santa Cruz Island. If you would like to see more islands, we can replace it with a 4- or 5-day Galápagos cruise on request.
By a short flight over the Andes; depending on the day, it may be direct or connect via Lima. We confirm the best option when we quote your flights.
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.
Most travelers from the Americas and Europe can visit Peru and Ecuador without a tourist visa. Bolivia is different: depending on your nationality you may need a visa, obtained in advance or sometimes on arrival. Check the current rules for your passport, valid for at least six months, before booking.
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.
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.