Peru & Galapagos Islands
From intricate tapestries to architectural marvels, Peru is home to one of South America’s most sophisticated ancient civilizations with over 5000 years of history to its name. The Incas left a legacy of agricultural ingenuity, spiritual wisdom, masterful artwork and elaborate cuisine that can still be appreciated to this day. Take a journey through the Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu circuit to get immersed in Peru's heritage and spectacular natural beauty. Head over to Ecuador for a few days in the incredible Galapagos Islands.
From intricate tapestries to architectural marvels, Peru is home to one of South America’s most sophisticated ancient civilizations with over 5000 years of history to its name. The Incas left a legacy of agricultural ingenuity, spiritual wisdom, masterful artwork and elaborate cuisine that can still be appreciated to this day. Take a journey through the Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu circuit followed by the Peruvian Amazon to get immersed in Peru's heritage and spectacular natural beauty. Head over to Ecuador for a few days in the incredible Galapagos Islands.
March 18th - 19th | Lima, Peru
- Belmond Miraflores Park (1 night)
March 19th - 21st | Sacred Valley, Peru
- Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba (2 nights)
March 21st - 23rd | Machu Picchu, Peru
- Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel (2 nights)
March 23rd - 25th | Cusco, Peru
- Belmond Palacio Nazarenas (2 nights)
March 25th - 26th | Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Hotel del Parque (1 night)
March 26th - 30th | Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Galapagos Safari Camp (4 nights)
Upon arrival from your international flight into Lima, you will be met by an airport representative who will assist in facilitating your transit through immigration, baggage claim, and customs.
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You will then be escorted to the arrivals hall where you will meet your private guide and driver who will bring you to your hotel to freshen up before some introductory touring in Lima.
Early check-in has been guaranteed.
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This exciting metropolis on the Pacific Ocean is full of character. It has a booming culinary scene, urban pre-Columbian pyramids, modern art galleries that will dazzle you and colorful neighborhoods ideal for strolls. It was the "City of Kings" to the Spanish conquistadors. Today it's a city of contrasts: shanty towns rub shoulders with skyscrapers, high-end restaurants with street food, ancient temples sit among colonial churches, and bumper-to-bumper traffic leads to sheer cliffs and endless horizons.
Step into this urban oasis and feel a sense of serenity descend. Here, the contemporary spirit and vibrant social scene is paired with the pinnacle of luxury. Ascend to the rooftop for spectacular views of the Pacific ocean to frame your morning coffee. Or dine divinely at their celebrated restaurant where culinary theater is a way of life. Between curated experiences to uncover the capital’s beauty and indulgent treatments using organic Peruvian Amazon ingredients at their spa, Miraflores Park is the ultimate base to unlock Lima.
Belmond Miraflores Park
2x interconnected Ocean View Junior Suites with King and Twin Beds + Extra Bed
Inclusions:
- Free WIFI Access
- Room upgrade upon availability at the time of arrival
- Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
- VIP arrival
- Early Check-in
- 4pm Late Check-out subject to availability
- Spa Credit to be used during the stay (no cash value)
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After a nice breakfast and enough time to recover from a long flight, you will embark on a private tour of Lima that will bring you to the beautiful colonial center of the city. You will visit the Lima downtown and the Convent of San Francisco. You will also visit the fascinating Larco Herrera Museum, Founded in 1926, the Larco Museum showcases remarkable chronological galleries providing an excellent overview on 3000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: To be confirmed
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Break for lunch, to be paid directly, before continuing on with your touring. Your guide will be able to provide local recommendations.
After lunch, you will reach Dédalo, a magnificent place in Peru, source of a multiplicity of sensory experiences. More than 29 years ago, in the district of Barranco, in Lima, they materialized the idea of a concept store in which the art gallery converses with a wide range of craft proposals and Peruvian contemporary design. Later on, you will be escorted back to your hotel.
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Scenset will provide local restaurant recommendations closer to your travel dates for your evening in Lima. Scenset can then make dinner reservations on your behalf.
After breakfast and check-out, you will be met for a private transfer to the Lima Airport for your morning flight to Cusco.
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Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be met in the arrivals hall by a private guide and driver for transfer into the Sacred Valley for some touring before being dropped off at your hotel for the rest of the evening at leisure.
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Your first stop would be the religious and stunning archeological remains of Sacsayhuaman – where the Incas staged a great battle against the conquistadors.
It is believed that more than 20 thousand men extracted the stones from the nearby quarries and moved them 20 kilometers to the hill of the city of Cusco.
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Later on, you will head to the Sacred Valley and arrive at Hacienda Huayoccari for an exclusive lunch experience. This Hacienda is a family business and it offers a unique gastronomic experience where you can learn firsthand about the local and natural ingredients of the area. The Hacienda will delight your senses with a Farm to Table lunch while you enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Lunch is included.
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After lunch, you will then be transferred the rest of the way to your hotel for check-in.
Immersed in the countryside in a gorgeous area, Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba spans approximately 100 acres surrounded by imposing green mountains. All rooms in the Casa Hacienda and stand-alone luxury casitas feature breathtaking views of the valley, immersing guests in open space, serenity and relaxing solitude. Architecture and interiors are inspired on the area’s cultural history, with colonial furniture, authentic Inca masks and handcrafted woodwork that add to the hacienda’s local charm.
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
2x interconnected Superior Deluxe Rooms with King and Twin Beds + Extra Bed
Inclusions: Daily breakfast
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Mayu Spa, located at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, means ‘River’ in the Andean language of Quechua, is a tranquil haven immersed in the Sacred Valley’s natural surrounds with a rustic chic design inspired by traditional Andean architecture. All therapies use 100% natural products. The new wellness center has a hot plunge pool, four private therapy rooms and a dry sauna.
Should you wish to pre-book spa treatments, please take a look at the menu here.
After breakfast this morning, meet your private guide and driver for an exciting biking adventure.
This gentle route takes you through breathtaking landscapes, offering unparalleled views of the valley's majestic mountains and lush terrain.
Perfect for all skill levels, this journey promises a blend of adventure and tranquility in one of Peru's most stunning regions.
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Next, pay a visit to Maras, a pre-Incan site that has continuously produced salt for centuries. The terraces are divided into over 3,000 salt pools still harvested to this day by local families.
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Your final stop is the Moray Ruins. Moray in Peru features a mesmerizing system of ancient agricultural terraces, resembling giant concentric rings, which served as an experimental agricultural laboratory for the Incas. These terraces showcase their advanced agricultural knowledge and unique engineering.
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Later on, you will enjoy a savory lunch in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, included in your itinerary. At the end of the afternoon, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
2x interconnected Superior Deluxe Rooms with King and Twin Beds + Extra Bed
Inclusions: Daily breakfast
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In the morning after breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the train station of Poroy in order to board your exclusive train service, the Belmond Hiram Bingham where your journey to Machu Picchu will begin.
Be swept away by old-world charm as a passenger journeys through the Peruvian highlands. Gleaming wood-paneled interiors and brass finishes evoke classic 1920’s parlor cars, while vibrant colors and nature-inspired motifs reveal a distinctly Peruvian soul.
Savor classic local flavors and gourmet cuisine as the train meanders through the breathtaking Sacred Valley. Celebrate the South American spirit with a lively dance as musicians play in the Bar Car. Marvel at the fertile lands and soaring mountains between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Bring the lost art of the pioneer to life with a thrilling rail adventure through the heart of the Inca Empire.
This is a train ride of approximately 2 hours.
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Once you arrive at Aguas Calientes town, you will be met and escorted by a guide to the bus station to take a bus to Machu Picchu. After a 30-minute ride, you will arrive at the admission gate of the Inca citadel.
Experience an introductory tour of the UNESCO site. Embedded within a dramatic landscape at the meeting point between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon Basin, the historic citadel of Machu Picchu is among the greatest artistic, architectural and land use achievements in the world, and the most significant tangible legacy of the Inca civilization.
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After finishing your visit, you will have lunch at a wonderful restaurant located just in front of the citadel entrance. Lunch is included with your itinerary. You will then be escorted by your guide to the bus station to head back down to Aguas Calientes in order to check in to your hotel.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is an intimate Andean village nestled in the cloud forest, featuring terraced hills, waterfalls, stone pathways, and numerous whitewashed adobe casitas. The property boasts expansive grounds of exquisite natural beauty, home to a wide variety of bird species and an extensive native orchid collection. With its private reserve, riverside setting, spacious guest rooms, and expert guides, this hotel is considered among the best in the Aguas Calientes area.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel
2x adjacent Deluxe Junior Suites with King and Twin Beds + Extra Bed
Inclusions: Daily breakfast and dinner
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After breakfast, you will be escorted by your guide to the bus station and have the chance to see another side of Machu Picchu.
This hike, will give you an opportunity to hear more stories about the enigmatic citadel.
The citadel is divided into two sectors: the agricultural (terracing) and the urban, where there are main squares, temples, palaces, storehouses, workshops, stairways, cables and water fountains which run through both sectors, which measure 20 and 10 hectares respectively. It is clear that the architectural design was based on Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire. Machu Picchu was built according to its natural surroundings, with its constructions following the natural curves and dips and rises in the land.
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At the end of the tour, you will head back to the town in order to have lunch and enjoy the facilities of your hotel.
Unu Spa (water in Quechua) is Inkaterra’s unique SPA concept, combining the classic nurturing of a Spa with a mystical traditionally Andean approach. All products are 100% natural, obtained from local botanical extracts, providing a pleasing spiritual, sensual and soothing experience.
Should you wish to pre-book spa treatments, please take a look at the menu here.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel
2x adjacent Deluxe Junior Suites with King and Twin Beds + Extra Bed
Inclusions: Daily breakfast and dinner
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Today after breakfast and check-out, you will head back to the train station for your train back to Ollantaytambo.
Board your train with PeruRail for your transit to Ollantaytambo.
This is a train ride of approximately 90 minutes.
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Arrive at the Sacred Valley where you will be transferred to Wayra Restaurant, a Relais & Chateux restaurant that is a part of the Sol y Luna hotel, to enjoy a delicious Peruvian lunch.
This lunch is included.
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On your way to Cusco, stop by a weaving workshop run by local women who practice the ancient art of Peruvian weaving.
The art of natural dyeing and weaving in Peru is deeply rooted in the country's rich cultural heritage and history. Peruvian textile traditions date back thousands of years, with evidence of sophisticated weaving techniques found in archaeological sites such as those of the ancient Moche and Nazca civilizations.
Natural dyeing in Peru involves the use of locally sourced plants, minerals, and insects to create a vibrant array of colors. Some commonly used natural dye sources include cochineal insects for red, indigo plants for blue, and various local plants for yellows, greens, and browns. The process of extracting pigments from these sources is often labor-intensive and requires traditional knowledge passed down through generations.
Weavers in Peru employ a variety of techniques, with backstrap and frame looms being among the most traditional. Backstrap looms, in particular, are portable and allow for intricate patterns and designs. Many Peruvian weavers continue to use traditional patterns and motifs that carry cultural significance, often telling stories or representing elements of nature and mythology.
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Arrive at your hotel in Cusco and settle into your accommodations.
Cusco, the heart of the Peruvian Andes, is a city that breathes history and mystique with every cobblestone street. Its ancient Inca and Spanish colonial legacies converge, as evidenced by awe-inspiring ruins like Sacsayhuaman and the exquisite architecture of its historic center. At an elevation of 3,400 meters, the city's high-altitude air is charged with a sense of adventure and spiritual wonder. Cusco is also a gateway to Machu Picchu, the awe-inspiring Inca citadel that draws visitors from around the world, making it a timeless and captivating destination in its own right.
The romance of Palacio Nazarenas comes alive in the impeccable details – it was a former nunnery replete with floral accents and Cusquenian hand-crafted flair. All of their oxygen-enriched historic suites harmonize with every modern comfort, with access to the only outdoor heated pool in the city. Stroll past Inca stone walls, colonial frescoes and elegant cloisters, discovering culinary alchemy and a chic, convivial atmosphere flowing through the air. The suites at Belmond Palacio Nazarenas are oxygenated to help with high altitude acclamation.
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Deluxe City View Studio Suite King interconnected to City View Studio Suite Twin
Inclusions:
- Free WIFI Access
- Room upgrade upon availability at the time of arrival
- Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
- VIP arrival
- Early Check-in
- 4pm Late Check-out subject to availability
- Spa Credit to be used during the stay (no cash value)
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With your expert guide, enjoy a historical tour of Cusco. Visit Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Company of Jesus Church, La Merced Church, and the Archbishop’s Palace to see his private art collection.
The sites visited today are at your guide's discretion based on timing and crowds.
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Peruvian gastronomy is one of the most renowned and best ranked cuisines in the world.
Begin your cooking experience with a visit to Saint Peter’s Central Market, where you'll get all the necessary ingredients for the class. After exploring the market, you'll then learn how to prepare some delectable dishes showcasing Peruvian cuisine.
Lunch will be served on the terrace of the Lomellini’s House and is included with your itinerary.
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Afterwards, you'll be brought back to your hotel for the rest of the day at leisure.
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Deluxe City View Studio Suite King interconnected to City View Studio Suite Twin
Inclusions:
- Free WIFI Access
- Room upgrade upon availability at the time of arrival
- Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
- VIP arrival
- Early Check-in
- 4pm Late Check-out subject to availability
- Spa Credit to be used during the stay (no cash value)
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After breakfast and check-out, it'll be time to head to the airport for your onward flight.
After breakfast and check-out, meet your driver for a private transfer to the Cusco Airport for your onward flight.
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Upon arrival in Guayaquil, you'll be met by an airport representative and escorted through immigration, baggage claim, and customs.
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You will then be escorted to the arrivals hall where you will meet your private driver for a transfer to your hotel.
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Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and main port, offers a vibrant blend of modern urban life and rich cultural heritage on the banks of the Guayas River. The heart of the city is the Malecón 2000, a sprawling riverfront promenade, while the colorful Las Peñas neighborhood and Cerro Santa Ana provide historical charm and panoramic views. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy Parque Seminario, known for its free-roaming iguanas, while culture seekers can explore the Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral and the Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo. With its tropical climate, delicious seafood, and traditional Ecuadorian cuisine, Guayaquil serves as both a gateway to the Galapagos Islands and Pacific coast beaches and a destination in its own right, offering a dynamic urban experience that showcases Ecuador's past and present.
Imagine a veritable time capsule hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the great Pacific port of Guayaquil. In the 1980s, historic buildings threatened with destruction were moved, rebuilt and renovated plank-by-plank on the banks of the Daule. Hotel del Parque was one of these buildings. Today, you can discover it standing elegantly, wrapped in the tropical bosom of a vast botanical garden. Sitting on the waterfront, the hotel’s restaurant, Casa Julián, specializes in the finest seafood and freshest fish. Having embraced the local culinary tradition of soups and stews, its chef is also known to skillfully play with the flavors and textures of avocado, banana and cocoa.
Hotel del Parque
Signature King Room interconnected to Deluxe Twin Room + Extra Bed
Inclusions: Daily breakfast
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Scenset will provide local restaurant recommendations closer to your travel dates for your evening in Guayaquil. Scenset can then make dinner reservations on your behalf.
To save time upon arrival in the Galapagos, we strongly recommend traveling to the islands in the clothes you plan on wearing for the day’s safari.
After breakfast and check-out, you'll meet your driver for a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Baltra.
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Keep in mind that flights to and from the Galapagos limit you to a maximum of one 23 kg (50 pounds) checked piece of luggage and one carry-on/handbag of 10 kg (22 pounds).
This applies only to Avianca Airlines, while other Galapagos carriers only allow a carry-on/handbag of 8 kilograms (17 pounds).
Upon arrival, a representative will meet you and escort you to the lounge. Here the staff will collect your documents and luggage receipts, and help you with the required paperwork, as well as your luggage, while you relax in the lounge. Drinks and light snacks are offered here.
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The Galapagos Archipelago is a cluster of some 13 volcanic islands and associated islets and rocks located just under the equator, about 600 miles (1000km) west of Ecuador in South America. The oldest of the islands is about 4 million years old, and the youngest is still in the process of being formed.
About 97% of the islands are part of the Galapagos National Park system, with the remainder being inhabited by about 14,000 people in four significant communities (Puerto Ayora, Puerto Baquerizo, Puerto Villamil, and Floreana). The Galapagos National Park Service and the Charles Darwin Research Station jointly operate the islands. The Park Service provides rangers and guides and is responsible for overseeing the many tourists who visit each year. The Darwin Station conducts scientific research and conservation programs. It is currently breeding and releasing captive tortoises and iguanas.
This group of 13 major islands and dozens of smaller islets and rocks - all the result of volcanic activity - indeed appear to be out of this world. They are, in fact, an unpredicted wilderness, filled with extraordinary populations of unique species, which have developed apart from humans and their dominating influence. To preserve the islands as they were centuries ago, the Galapagos have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Galapagos Islands have low biodiversity (that is, few animal species) because the islands are 600 miles from the continent. This vast expanse of cold ocean in-between makes it very difficult for new kinds of plants and animals to reach the islands.
Marine organisms, such as green sea turtles and corals, probably came on their own, swimming, or as floating larvae. Sea birds are all strong flyers that frequently make long journeys across the open sea. But most of the Galapagos life forms reached the islands by accident, and all had a long sea voyage. During that trip, both plants and animals were exposed to salt water, drying winds, and intense sunlight. They had no freshwater or food. Galapagos reptiles are also more likely than land birds or mammals to be able to survive under these conditions. As a result, animals of the Galapagos Islands are species whose ancestors were already well suited for their harsh environments. Compared to elsewhere in the tropics, there are few birds or Galapagos mammals, and many essential groups are missing.
The archipelago is 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in South America and belongs to Ecuador. Discovered in 1535 by Spanish Bishop Tomas de Berlanga, the Islands became famous when British Scientist Charles Darwin arrived in Galapagos in 1831 and based his theory of Evolution on his findings in the Galapagos.
After leaving the lounge you will meet your private, bilingual, naturalist guide who will be with you for the duration of your stay.
To maximize your first day in the Galapagos Islands, you will be taken to a number of visiting sites on the way to Galapagos Safari Camp.
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Your Galapagos safari starts with a short drive from the airport to a small dock on Baltra Island (keep an eye out for the land iguanas!). Here you will transfer to a boat to cross Itabaca Channel, a narrow strip of water separating Baltra Island from Santa Cruz Island. Once on the other side, you will transfer again to a private car for a short drive through various vegetation zones to the lush highlands of Santa Cruz.
The first stop is Los Gemelos (The Twin Craters); two colossal, volcanic sinkholes. On a gentle hike around the rim, your guide will point out the birds of the endemic Scalesia forest such as Galapagos doves and Darwin’s finches.
From Los Gemelos you continue to a reserve for giant tortoises. Your tour of the reserve will follow a gentle circuit trail where you get within meters of these iconic Galapagos creatures. Keep a look out too for short-eared owls, as they are occasionally spotted in the trees. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
The tortoise reserve also contains a network of underground lava tubes, formed centuries ago when lava flows cooled at the edges but kept flowing in the middle, leaving cave-like tunnels in their wake. To fully appreciate the uniqueness of the Galapagos Islands, and its wildlife, it’s important to first understand the archipelago’s geology and volcanic history.
Afterwards, you'll be transferred to Galapagos Safari Camp to enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure.
Bordering the pristine lands of the National Park, this family-owned Camp is ideally located, private, quiet, and far from the coastal crowds of Puerto Ayora.
It is with intent that the layout of the camp follows the land; little to no alterations were required during construction as we adapted to the terrain. Indoors and outdoors blend; tents stand nimbly on stilts, fanning into the forest. Uncluttered spaces, fitted with warm earthen colors and comfortable furniture that highlight the views.
The Galapagos Safari Camp experience is all about close intimacy with nature, a true sense of place, warm sincere hospitality and outstanding Ecuadorian cuisine.
Galapagos Safari Camp
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Inclusions: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Your safari will begin this morning at Cerro Mesa, a private reserve rich in endemic flora and bird life. Explore the various trails with your guide, ending the circuit at a viewpoint where, on a clear day, you can survey the lush landscape of Santa Cruz as well as nearby islands.
Afterwards, you will make your way to Garrapatero Beach, either by car or by bicycle. In contrast to the thick, green vegetation of the highlands, the coastal terrain is made up of black lava, white sands, turquoise waters and dense mangroves. As the beach comes into sight, watch out for the Manzanillo trees along this path. The small apples on their branches are inviting but poisonous. Even the sap can cause burns and rashes to the skin.
The picturesque, white-sanded beach of Garrapatero is an ideal spot for secluded swimming and kayaking. Set behind the beach is a small lagoon where flamingoes are occasionally spotted.
Your picnic lunch can be enjoyed under the shade of the endemic vegetation while observing the local fauna. Alternatively, you may drive to a restaurant in Puerto Ayora for a later lunch.
On your way back to the Camp you will visit El Trapiche Ecológico, a working farm in the highlands that produces sugar cane liqueur and Galapagos coffee. Learn about the different methods used to refine sugar cane, including the use of a mule-driven press (note: the mule may be off-duty during your visit). There is also a demonstration of how artisan coffee is produced, from picking the berries to roasting the bean.
You will then return to your hotel for the rest of the day at leisure.
Galapagos Safari Camp
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Over these next two days, you'll have the option to visit your choice of uninhabited islands described below:
After breakfast you will be transferred to the dock (a 30-minute drive). Once onboard your boat, you will navigate to your destination. Each of the islands’ tours include a guided walk and a guided snorkel. Lunch is served onboard the boat as food is not permitted in the National Park.
These boat navigations are often a good opportunity to chat with your guide and to learn more about these extraordinary islands and the creatures that inhabit them. Alternatively, guests often use this time to quietly reflect on their scenset by jotting down their thoughts or elaborating on sketches. As author John C. Maxwell wrote, “It’s not necessarily experience that is valuable; it’s the insight people gain because of their experience.”
Please note that the boating excursions are shared services with other guests with a maximum of 16 passengers. Your own private guide will accompany you however.
Travel time from Santa Cruz: 2 hours one way
Great for: Geology; iconic views; penguin sightings
The Tour: (0.4mi / 600m) - A fairly steep climb up an unshaded, wooden stairway to the highest point on island. Penguins are often spotted at the snorkeling site.
Travel time from Santa Cruz: 2 hours one way
Great for: Sea lions; Santa Fe iguana; Opuntia cacti
The Tour: (1.1mi / 1.8km) – the trail follows two loops, one of the bay, and one that gradually ascends the coastal cliffs for panoramic views. Snorkel in a sheltered cove.
Travel time from Santa Cruz: 45 minutes
Great for: Birdlife and courtship rituals.
The Tour: (1.2mi / 2km) - The flat trail loops the western half of the island. Snorkel in surrounding waters or Bachas beach (depending on the conditions of the sea on the day).
Travel time from Santa Cruz: 1.5 hours.
Great for: Brightly coloured sesuvium; birdlife.
The Tour: (0.8mi / 1.2km) - a gradual ramp-like ascent to the island’s cliffs. Snorkel at Punta Carrion (northeastern corner of Santa Cruz).
Galapagos Safari Camp
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Inclusions: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Enjoy the serenity that Galapagos Safari Camp has to offer. To make the most of this morning we recommend getting up early for a reflective stroll around the camp, perhaps taking in the sunrise from our observation deck.
When you’re ready, breakfast will be served on the veranda, alongside the friendly finches and warblers. Many of our guests are surprised by the bonds they have formed with these little birds over such a short space of time, often being able to identify them individually by their markings and scars. But of course, connecting in this way with the natural world is what makes these islands so special, so inspiring and regrettably, so hard to leave.
For your airport transfer, your guide will accompany you all the way to the airport, overseeing the short ferry transfer across Itabaca Channel to Baltra Island, and from here, the car transfer to the airport. After checking in, you have access to the VIP lounge for a swift aperitivo before boarding your plane.
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Upon arrival, meet your guide and driver in the arrivals hall and they will take you to The Paqocha Project in the scenic Cumbayá Valley.
Nestled amid the idyllic Cumbayá valley, the Paqocha project embodies the unwavering commitment of local women to the mastery of alpaca wool textiles. Each creation is a testament to their passion, meticulously crafted by hand using organic materials, with vibrant hues achieved through natural vegetable dyes.
Conveniently located just a brief 20-minute drive from the airport, the Paqocha showroom invites visitors to delve into the time-honored tradition and intricate artistry woven into every textile masterpiece.
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Afterwards, you will be transferred in time to the Quito International Airport for your flight home.