8 day Budget Peru & Galapagos Tour

Arrival to Lima, reception at the airport and transfer by private vehicle to your hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital of the Incas. After the one hour flight, reception and transfer to your hotel.
Free afternoon to tour the city on your own.

Meals: B

Enjoy a good night's sleep before transfer to the railway station for the boarding of the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. Arrival to Aguas Calientes and take the bus upto Machu Picchu, the most spectacular ancient city in the world. Tour the site with your guide.
Built by the Inca Pachacutec, and comprising stone blocks fitted with masterful precision, Machu Picchu harmoniously blends into the mountain landscape. There are many theories as to the origins behind Machu Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants or a sanctuary for the Incas. This fabulous city has houses, temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture.Return to Cuzco and to your hotel.

Meals: B

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight back to Lima and your connecting international flight to Guayaquil. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Meals: B

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Baltra Island. Reception and transfer to Santa Cruz Island and your hotel. Visit the world famous Charles Darwin Research Station. On your own. It is located close to your hotel.
Visit the breeding centre and Giant Tortoise pens located at Puerto Ayora, where you will witness the various stages of development of these world renowned, indigenous tortoises that can easily outlive us. While enjoying a close encounter with these impressive animals you will hear all about their fascinating life history and the story of "Lonesome George" who recently died. Return to your hotel.

Meals: B & L

For these two days, you shall embark upon day trips to two of the Galapagos Islands (Bartolome Island, Santa Fe Island, North Seymour Island and Bachas, or South Plaza Island and Punta Carrion). Selection of island depends on National Park rules at the time.
Each island is home to a unique selection of endemic animals such as tortoises, iguanas, scores of birds and marine life. Or you may choose from a variety of activities offered by the hotel: scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, mountain biking, or take a day trip to Academy Bay, Tortugas Bay, Pelican Bay, etc.

Meals: B & L

In the morning, enjoy breakfast and transfer back to the airport for your midday flight back to Guayaquil and connect for your international flight to Lima.

Meals: B