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14 Days Galapagos & Machu Picchu Tour Package
The stones of the great mountaintop Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, garlanded by clouds, tell stories of ancient kingdoms, riches beyond imagination and a way of life that is now gone forever. Wander through the abandoned city, marvel at the spectacular views and listen to the echoes of ages past. On the isles of the Galápagos, history is always in the making. In this living laboratory, swim with turtles in crystalline waters, and walk among marine iguanas and sea lions as they bask on the black volcanic stone. Above your head, countless species of birds soar through the equatorial skies. Itinerary Days 1 - 3 - Depart for Quito, Ecuador Set in a valley ringed by snowcapped volcanoes, Quito welcomes you. Explore its many colonial churches, monasteries, paintings and sculptures, and visit the Equatorial Monument. Visit the famous Otavalo market and admire the handcrafted textiles of the local indigenous people. In the small town of Cotacachi—Ecuador’s center of leatherworks—enjoy strolling through the town’s narrow streets where quaint shops abound. Days 4 - 7 - The Galapagos Islands: Baltra, Bartolome, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela, North Seymour & Santa Cruz The M/V Galápagos Explorer II awaits you for a five-day cruise of the living laboratory where Charles Darwin studied and collected samples of the flora and fauna. His observations on the islands’ diverse species would later become the basis for the Theory of Evolution. You’ll explore the islands by Zodiacs and find opportunity to swim and snorkel in crystal clear waters. Hike pathways to view endemic wildlife such as the Galápagos Tortoise, known to have a lifespan of more than 150 years. Days 8 & 9 - Lima, Peru Explore the sights of colonial Lima with a visit to the San Francisco Monastery and the Plaza de Armas Square. View the world’s largest private collection of Peruvian pre-Colombian art at the Larco-Herrera Museum, and marvel at the extensive collection of ceramics, textiles, gold, silver, and erotic pottery. Day 10 - Cuzco High in the Andes, more than 10,000 feet above sea level, Cuzco was founded in the 15th century by the Incas and was later conquered by the Spanish. Much of its fascinating architecture reflects the dramatic Spanish style known as Cuzco Baroque. You’ll explore the Convent of Santo Domingo, known as Korikancha to the Incas, a temple devoted to worship of the sun, and tour the countryside to see the National Archeological site of Sacsayhuaman. Days 11 & 12 - Cuzco, Machu Picchu & Pisac Board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train and enjoy brunch on your journey to Machu Picchu, the last bastion of the Inca Empire which remained unknown until its discovery in 1911 by explorer Hiram Bingham. You’ll tour the ruins and enjoy afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge before returning to Cuzco aboard the Hiram Bingham train. Enjoy a full day in the Urubamba Valley—the Sacred Valley of the Incas—and visit the artisan market of Pisac. Save time, money and stress! For Reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our Ecuador Vacation Specialist. Contact: Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252 12/09 |
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