Small Group Adventure Tours - G.A.P Adventures

Inca and Darwin Experience

24 days Lima to Quito

Trip Code: PP10G

Cuzco, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Amazon Jungle, Quito, Galapagos Islands, Lake Titicaca.

Spend 24 days exploring on one of our most comprehensive Peru and Galapagos adventures. Experience some of South America's most dramatic environments: the Andes mountains, the Amazon jungle and Darwin's playground - the Galapagos Islands.

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Day 1 Arrive Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time.
Day 2-4 Puno / Lake Titicaca (B,L,D)
Travel to the town of Puno on the shores of spectacular Lake Titicaca. Take a boat trip to visit the Uros, Amantani and Taquile islands, then immerse yourself in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small village before returning to Puno on Day 4.
Day 5 Cuzco
Enjoy spectacular views of the mountain countryside on this full day of travel from Puno to Cuzco through the high Altiplano region.
Day 6 Ollantaytambo
Travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley and visit the Pisac ruins. Continue to the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo before preparing for the hike ahead.
Day 7-10 Inca Trail (3B,3L,3D)
Begin a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient trail of the Incas with a morning trip to km 82, where our hike starts. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free. Fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco by train in the afternoon.
Day 11 Cuzco
Cuzco has a friendly, colonial atmosphere. The town offers nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and churches. Rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking excursions are also possible.
Day 12-14 Amazon Jungle (2B,2L,2D)
Fly from high in the Andes to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon jungle. Travel by motorized canoe to our lodge in the Tambopata Rainforest Area, which holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area. Explore the jungle with expert local guides. Fly to Lima for one last night in the city.
Day 15 Lima / Quito
Fly to Quito. Flight is unescorted, not included and must be pre-booked.
Day 16-22 Galapagos (7B,7L,7D)
Fly this morning from Quito to Baltra in the Galapagos. Visit several islands, viewing wildlife and soaking up the spectacular scenery. Each day travel with our naturalist guide from the yacht to the islands, via a small, motorized launch. On land explore the islands as our guide interprets the natural history and educates us on the interesting wildlife. Most days you can snorkel among sea lions, or just relax out on deck.
Day 23 Galapagos/Quito
Visit one last island before flying to Quito. Free night in Quito.
Day 24 Depart Quito
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