The Luxurious Lifetime Exploration

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Small Ship Cruise
It's the adventure of a lifetime. This is the ultimate South American 'bucket lister' – combining famous places and experiences like Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Galapagos Islands on board an exclusive small Yacht. When it comes to South American Tours, this is an itinerary to rival them all. The best mix of culture and natural beauties.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Culinary Delights of Lima.
    • Learn from local artisans in Cusco
    • High-End Train to Machu Picchu
    • Nature at its best at the Small and Luxurious Galapagos Yacht visiting, Santa Cruz, Genovesa and Santiago Island

What's this trip about?

    It's the adventure of a lifetime. This is the ultimate South American 'bucket lister' – combining famous places and experiences like Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Galapagos Islands on board an exclusive small Yacht. When it comes to South American Tours, this is an itinerary to rival them all. The best mix of culture and natural beauties.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLima, Peru
End CityQuito, Ecuador

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Birding
  • Sailing
  • Photography
  • High Adventure
  • Scuba Diving
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Small Ship Cruises
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation with breakfast
    • Full board at Cruise to Galapagos (subject to availability)
    • All transportation and Guided Tours with expert guides - Small Group & Private services
    • Some Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to all national parks
    • Air ticket fees and management of flights
    • Personalized Itinerary and planning of your trip
    • Our dedicated 24 hours concierge service

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1: Lima (Peru) culinary Paradise

Upon arrival, your private transportation will take you to your hotel.

A highlight of your visit to Peru:

- You’ll witness how the Inca descendants have successfully and proudly preserved their culture and traditions.

- The Quechua and the Aymara ...

DAY 2: Lima - Cusco, a gem of a city

After breakfast, your private transportation will take you to Lima’s airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our friendly local representative will wait for you to take you to your hotel. Highlight: You are high up in the Peruvian Andes! Cusco was once the ...

DAY 3: Inca's Sacred Valley, Pisac Market and Maras, and Moray

Enjoy today a visit to the Inca´s Sacred Valley: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chincheros, Maras, and Moray. You’ll travel crossing beautiful Quebradas, rivers, and a colorful landscape that allows you to appreciate archaeological monuments and indigenous towns with the beaut...

DAY 4: Conquering Machu Picchu

Today you will head to Machu Picchu, located 50 miles from Cuzco, and it’s not the most straightforward place to get to.

Fun facts about Machu Picchu:

- Machu Picchu is a symbol of the Incan Empire, built around 1450AD;

- UNESCO designated Machu P...

DAY 5: Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes - Cusco

Before returning to Cusco, you will have some free time to rest or walk around Aguas Calientes.

Bonus: If you want to revisit Machu Picchu Ruins or climb Huayna Picchu (limited places - book in advance), it is possible to do it during this free morning; however...

DAY 6: Cusco - Quito

Your transportation will take you to the airport at the scheduled departure for your flight to Ecuador.

Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you to your lovely accommodation in Quito.

Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodation: Casa Gangotena

DAY 7: Galapagos yacht experience starts

The morning is spent in transit as you fly into Galapagos.

Arrival at Baltra Airport and Transfer to your Yacht for your Galapagos adventure

Upon arrival, the guide and crew will greet you and show you your accommodations. Afterwards, the guide and cruis...

DAY 8: El Barranco - Darwin Bay

Also known as Prince Phillip's Steps, El Barranco's steep, rocky paths lead to a high cliff face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation, red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapag...

DAY 9: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer cove and egas port

What you'll do today: In the morning, you will visit Espumilla Beach and Buccaneer Cove.

Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot crabs. The crabs attract the hunting herons dancing predators and prey. Snorkeling is highly recom...

DAY 10: Bachas Beach - Quito

Where you'll head today? Bachas Beach.

Las Bachas is a swimming beach located on the north shore of Santa Cruz. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $9,600
Price per day$960
Last Updated: 5/31/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Across South America.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International or Domestic Fights (can be included upon request).

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

Below is the cancellation policy as stated on the website of the Tour Operator, Across South America:

If you cancel your tour, the following cancellation penalties (expressed as percentages of the total tour price) will apply. In great part for this reason, we strongly recommend you obtain travel insurance.

All cancellations must be made with written notice and the following penalties will be applied once received:

>Between 60 and 41 days prior the beginning of the services, 60%
>Between 40 and 31 days prior the beginning of the services, 80%
>Between 30 and 0 days prior the beginning of the services, 100%

- The deposit of 30% of the trip has no refund.
- The penalty percentage refer to the 100% of the travel program.
- In special occasions such as long weekends, Holy Week, high season, Christmas and New Year, independently of the anticipation of the services cancellation, there will be no refundable amounts.
- Once the trip has started there will be no refund. These policies does not apply for flights, cruises, expeditions or any program considered nonconventional tourism

Additional Terms and Conditions may be found at this link: https://www.across-southamerica.com/booking-conditions-across-south-america

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Meals Included

Breakfast every day; Lunch and dinner as per the notes (what's included)

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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