| Galapagos Machupicchu & Iguazu Amazing | |||||||||||||||||
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Spend time in Guayaquil, Quito Ecuador’s capital, which boasts a setting of great natural beauty, overshadowed by the volcano Pichincha with its twin peaks of Ruco and Guagua. Then make your way to the natural wonder of the pristine Galapagos islands where brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and marine iguanas and more are to be found in abundance. Enjoy 3 nights onboard your cruise ship as you explore the different islands and its wildlife. Shift pace, and take in the sites of Lima, Peru before you travel to the UNESCO city of Cusco, and the natural beauty of the Sacred Valley. Explore the impressive site of Machu Picchu with a private guide and learn about the Incan Empire. After exploring Cusco and its ruins, your next port of call is the magnificent Iguazu Falls which borders Argentina and Brazil. Finally, make your way to Rio de Janeiro - Brazil's vibrant city on the coast and experience true cosmopolitan living, taking in an evening of Argentine music before traveling home. This comprehensive itinerary of South America takes in many of the best and exciting places to visit in the continent. With many private guides along the way, you can rest assured that you will get the most of your trip. |
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| Detailed Itinerary : | |||||||||||||||||
| Day 1 : Arrivel in Guayaquil
Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. balance of the day free for aclimate
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Day 2: Guayaquil |
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Our day starts at 9am with a walk in Guayaquil Down Town, visiting the main Cathedral and the “Plaza de las Iguanas”, afterwards we will continue the walk to the “Malecón 2000” port at the shores of Guayas river, and walk all the way enjoying the nice architecture from the harbor, the shops, gardens, monuments water fountains and ships, ending the visit with the nice colonial neighborhood of “Las Peñas” where we will climb up the Santa Ana hill towards the summit light house, were we can also observe cannons that were used to defend the city from pirate attacks; this spot has the most amazing view from the city and the Guayas River. Once we come down we will enjoy a nice lunch and afterwards go and visit The Historic Park, a nice 20 acre preserved area, which shows an amazing fauna and flora from the coast mixed between the magnificent mangrove trees, in this park we also find the first houses built in Guayaquil with all their history, culture and amazing architecture. Finally we will go back to the hotel at 5pm approximately. |
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Day 3: Guayaquil / Galapagos L & D |
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Transfer to Guayaquil Airport fro oyur flight to San Cristobal Island San Cristobal or Chatham the easternmost island of Galapagos is also one of the oldest. Eroded volcanic peaks in the northern part of the island and rich vegetation in the southern portion characterize the island. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the principal town is the provincial capital and the second largest settlement area in the islands. Lobos Island is a small flat island, located 10 kilometers northeast of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, on the coast of Isla San Cristobal. Isla Lobos name is given because it is home to several sea lions that frolic on the beach and his fur brown highlights on the white sand. He is also the ideal place to watch nesting frigates and blue-footed boobies. It has a protected channel where you can go snorkeling with sea lions.
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| Day 4: Punta Peet - Cerro Brujo L & D | |||||||||||||||||
Cerro Brujo is a beautiful beach of white coral beach where you can swim and watch birds and sea lions, plus you can snorkel. Located on the north coast of Isla San Cristobal. In the vicinity of the beach you can see seabirds like blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, herons, frigate birds and shore birds.
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Day 5: Española: Punta Suárez – Gardner Bay L & D |
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This point of land has amazing colonies of sea birds in Galápagos. Sea lions and mockingbirds will welcome us. Gardner Bay.- This bay is a 45-minute boat ride from Punta Suarez. It has a white sand beach and there is a small colony of sea lions. The possibilities for swimming or scuba diving are excellent here
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| Day 6 : Floreana Point Cormoran - Post Office Bay L & D | |||||||||||||||||
Corona del Diablo.- This site is an excellent place for scuba diving. The beautiful coral formations offer a wonderful underwater panorama. You can also easily see schools of multi-colored fish, sharks and marine turtles at a depth of only 6 meters. Post Office Bay.- Here you will see the famous barrel that served as the mailbox for eighteenth century whaling ships. Now tourists leave their unstamped letters or postcards for the next passengers to mail.Punta cormorant.- This site has a beach of green olivine crystal sand. The island has a lagoon filled with flamingos. Walking on towards the other side, there is a fine white sand beach where marine turtles nest from December to May. Wet landing
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Day 7: Puerto Ayora: Charles Darwin - Airport / Quito City |
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Santa Cruz: This is the most heavily populated island in the archipelago. Its port, Puerto Ayora, is an obligatory stop for all ships, so there are many hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, discotheques, bars, internet coffee shops and other stores where tourists can spend their time shopping or getting to know other people. The most important site on this island is the Charles Darwin Scientific Station. An excellent way to begin learning about the islands and their origin and formation is to visit the Station. You can also see how the Galapagos turtles are raised and meet Jorge, the famous solitary turtle. The Scientific Station has its own beach that receives many visitors on weekends. A 45-minute walk from Puerto Ayora takes you to one of the most beautiful beaches in Galapagos, Tortuga Bay. This beach is special because the sand is extremely white and fine. You can swim or scuba dive here. Some boats include a visit to the high part of the island. Santa Rosa, the lava tunnels, the Chato turtle reserve and the Gemelos are well liked by tourists. There are also other important sites on Santa Cruz, but it is necessary to take a boat to reach them easily: Caleta Tortuga Negra, Bachas Beach, Cerro Dragon, Conway Bay and Whaler Bay. Time required transfer to Airort fly to Quito
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Day 8: Quito / Lima |
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Departing from Quito on the Pan-American North Highway, you'll make a brief stop in Calderon, a town where the famous 'masapan' dolls are made. If time allows, you'll make a second stop at the highway's mirador to admire and take pictures of the beautiful landscape and snow capped mountains of the zone. Crossing the equatorial line at Guachala (used to be the middle of the world monument), you'll head up to Otavalo and make a stop at Mira Lago to take pictures of the beautiful San Pablo lake. The tour then continues to Otavalo where the Otavalenos (natives) set up a market in which a bartering manner of shopping is occurs. The market hosts a variety of different handcrafted items. Continuing the trip, you'll go to Cotacachi, famous for its leather articles. p.m. Transfer to the Airport for your fly to Lima
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Day 9 : Lima / Cusco DinnerWith Show Folklor |
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a.m. Transfer to Lima Airport for yur flight to Cusco
Meet upon arrival and transfer to your selected hotel. Remaining morning free to rest in your hotel in order to avoid altitude sickness. In the afternoon, we will visit the City of Cusco on a guided sightseeing tour visiting the Main Square. the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha Then, we drive out of the City to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco, famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9 m / 30 ft high and weighing over 350 tons |
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Day 10: Cusco: Sacred Valley of the Incas / Aguas Calientes ( Machupicchu ) L & D |
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Early morning excursion to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the picturesque indian Pisac Market held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, the shopping paradise of the Andes where barter is still practiced. Enjoy the unique atmosphere during a typical lunch. In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle. You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good idea of what this strategic Mlitary, Religious, and Agricultural Centre was like during the era of the Inca Empire. Late afternoon ride by train to Aguas Calientes 2 hrs ( Hot Spring Machupicchu )
Day 11: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo / Cusco Evening free. We suggest strolling around the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying a delicious Pisco Sour in some of the many pubs around the Square of Hot Spring Aguas Calientes |
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The day starts with an early morning rise to Bus Station for a 20’ journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as " The Lost City of the Incas ". bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible site of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we'll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, The Sacred Sun Dial the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have free time to stroll around the Archaeological Site on your own. Lunch at a local restaurant. Evening free. Return to the hotel and get ready to enjoy a dinner with a folklore show in a typical restaurant where the musicians play their melodies with Andean instruments of beautiful sounds, while typically dressed dancers will show you different ancient Peruvian dances. p.m. Rest of the day free, Excellent opportunity to enjoy a beautiful around the Town of Aguas Calientes and visit its Hot Springs Thermal waters. Then, you will have time to perform some of the following activities: (Not included in the overall price): 1. MANDOR WATERFALLS. Visiting Mandor Waterfall is an unforgettable adventure. It is an area of lush forest surrounding the town of Machu Picchu. You just have to follow the railway line from Machu Picchu Pueblo for a 45 minute-hike. You will reach a railway crossing, from which you will see a small group of houses whose dwellers will tell you how to reach Mandor Waterfall 2. For active or more adventurous people, we suggest to climb up the Huayna Picchu or Putukusi ( Depending on weather conditions ) from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being so high and distant. Arriving at the top takes about two hours and a half and it is recommendable before 13:00 hours. It is necessary to register at the checking point at the beginning of the trail. An exciting adventure for the travellers who want to see from the top, the nature and the carved rock emerging from the ground as if by a geological miracle. In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, first train leave at 14.45 p.m last one 19.00 p.m 4 hrs trip upon arrivel transfer to your selected hotel for overnight |
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After breakfast, transfer and assistance on your departure to Lima & Iguazu upon arrivel transfer to the selected hotel |
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| Day 13: Iguazu | |||||||||||||||||
| you will be transferred to Iguassu Falls, 24 kilometers from downtown Foz do Iguaçu. Arrival to the Visitors Center, at the entrance of the Iguassu National Park, about 10 kilometers from the city center. The Visitors Center has an excellent infrastructure with exhibits of Iguassu Falls photographs, a souvenir shop, toilets, medical emergency center, Park entrance ticket sale, bank and so on. After passing through the Center, the visit continue, now inside the National Park, along a paved road that will take us to the magnificent Iguassu Falls. There starts the walking tour along the catwalk measuring one kilometer of easy walking. Along this easy trek, there are several gorgeous panoramic views of the Falls and at the end of the catwalk a fantastic close-up encounter with the Devils’ Throat and main cataracts. The tour ends at the upper part of Iguassu Falls accessed through a panoramic elevator; from there, the visitors will follow a track to as far as the Espaço Porto Canoas (The Port Canoas Space), where you will find a pleasurable lookout point with a view to the upper Iguassu River. The Port Canoas Space also has the Porto Canoas Restaurant and snack bars, handicraft shop, toilets and a medical first aid outpost. The vehicle that will take us back to the hotel awaits for us here.Overnight at your hotel | |||||||||||||||||
| Day 14: Iguazu Argentina Side | |||||||||||||||||
( Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.) breakfast, then visit to the Argentinian side on a group tour. Departure from the Hotel bound for Iguassu Falls, 30 kilometers from downtown Foz do Iguassu and 24 kilometers from Puerto Iguazu. Arrival to the Visitors Center and the Iguazu National Park Entrance. This center receives the visitor with an array of basic services like several snack bars, a restaurant, souvenir shops, toilets, medical attention and an interpretive building with giant panels showing the importance and the biodiversity of the subtropical humid forest. In order to get to the catwalks from where the visitors will see the Falls, you will board a gas-propelled train, that will take you to the upper falls circuit and the Devil’s Throat. Tours to the Argentine side of the Falls take place through the lower circuit catwalks, with a duration of one hour and the upper circuit with an approximate duration of 50 minutes. The access to San Martin Island is through the catwalks of the lower circuit. This visit will last 1 ½ hour. In order to visit the Devil’s Throat, the visitor must board the train at the Main Station or at the Cataratas Station, close to the Upper Circuit. For those who love trekking there is the one-kilometer-long Sendero Verde (Green Trail) that connects the Visitors Center to the Cataratas Station and to the Upper Circuit. Once you are at the Devil’s Throat Station you will have to walk for 1100 meters on a flat catwalk built over the Upper Iguassu River. This catwalk crosses several islands where there are snack bars to cater to visitors. Once you get to the end of the catwalks, you will be surprised by a strategic lookout point resting on the side of the gorgeous Devil’s Throat. The tour to Devil’s Throat has an approximate duration of 2 hours. Each station and catwalks have snack bars and toilets to cater to the visitor. During this visit the Falls will be seen from up close allowing for the detailed appreciation of both flora and fauna as well the Falls who are literally at the reach of one’s hands |
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| Day 15: Iguazu / Home | |||||||||||||||||
a.m. Balance of the day free Time required transfer to the Airport for You fligh back home . |
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| We make this tours on your request longer or Shorter |
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What is included |
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* All Transfer Apto / Htl / Apto |
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* Daily Tours per Itinerary |
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* English Guiide Spoken |
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* All the nights Hotel selected + Breakfast |
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* In Galapagos & Machupicchu Sacred Valley Lunch & DIner Overnight on Board |
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* Meals as mentioned (B = breakfast / L = lunch / D = dinner) (drinks are not included) |
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* Internal domestic fly Guayaquil / Galapagos / Quito / Lima / Cusco / Lima / Iguazu |
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* Personal assistance |
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* Service Chargee |
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* Entrance fee |
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| What is not Included | |||||||||||||||||
* International Airfare |
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| * Optional Overnight hotel | |||||||||||||||||
| * Phone Calls | |||||||||||||||||
| * Personal Spences | |||||||||||||||||
| * Meals | |||||||||||||||||
| * Bevarage | |||||||||||||||||
Headquarters South American Tour Operador Guzman Barron St. # 3816- Condevilla SMP Lima city, Peru 51.1.6587384 / 5650016 / 5680834 / 971232417 / 945525004 Skype. Machupicchu10 |
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