Andes & Galapagos Express
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Spend 3 weeks discovering the empire of the Incas and Darwin's playground. Travel from the high Andes, steeped in indigenous culture, to the wild, natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands, and experience two of the most fascinating sides of South America.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive La Paz
Arrive in La Paz at any time.Day 2 Tiahuanaco / La Paz
Spend most of the day visiting the mysterious, 1000 year old Tiahuanaco ruins before returning to La Paz for the night.Day 3-4 Puno / Lake Titicaca / Taquile Island (B,L,D)
Enjoy spectacular views as we travel through the mountains to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Take a boat to visit the Uros and Taquile islands, and immerse yourself in Peruvian rural life with a homestay in a small local village.Day 5-7 Puno / Cuzco
Travel from Puno to Cuzco through the high Altiplano region. With a friendly, colonial atmosphere, Cuzco offers nearby Inca ruins, cobblestone streets, museums, markets and churches.Day 8 Ollantaytambo
Travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley to Pisac and the picturesque town and Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.Day 9-12 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (3B,3L,3D)
Begin a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient trail of the Incas with a morning trip to km 82, where our hike starts. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free. Fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco on Day 12.Day 12 - 14 Cuzco / Lima
Relax and explore the sights and sounds of Cuzco. Rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking are all possible options. Fly to Lima on Day 14 and explore the city.Day 15 Lima / Quito
Fly to Quito. Flight is unescorted, not included and must be pre-booked.Day 16 Galapagos (B,L,D)
Fly in the morning to the Galapagos Islands, where we board the yacht and begin cruising.Day 17-22 Galapagos (6B,6L,6D)
Visit several islands, viewing wildlife and soaking up the spectacular scenery. Each day travel with our naturalist guide from the yacht to the islands, via a small, motorized launch. On land explore the islands as our guide interprets the natural history and educates us on the interesting wildlife. Most days you can snorkel among sea lions or just relax out on deck.Day 23 Quito (B)
Visit one last island before flying to Quito. Free time to explore after arriving at the hotel.Trip Information
| Accommodation | Simple hotels/guest houses (13 nts), homestay (1 nt), camping (2 nts), twin-share cabins on board our motorized yacht (7 nts). |
| Brochure Notes | (1) Please advise at time of booking if you do not wish to hike the Inca Trail. Instead you will have 2 nights in Cuzco, travel by train for a night in Aguas Calientes, and join the hikers for the tour of Machu Picchu. (2) The Lima-Quito international flight (Day 15) is not included and must be purchased separately at the time of booking. This flight must arrive in Quito Day 15. |
| Combination | This trip combines our Inca Empire BILM and 10-day Voyage Galapagos EV10P tours. |
| Departure | Departs Saturdays |
| DepEnd | Sat-Thurs |
| Group Size | Max 15 (16 in the Galapagos), Avg 10 |
| Included Highlights | - Entrance and guided tour of Tiahuanaco archaeological site- Guided tour of Taquile and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca- Guided tour of Sacred Valley, 4-day Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook and porters- Guided tour of Machu Picchu- 7 nights in the Galapagos Islands |
| Local Payment | USD500Galapagos Park Fee USD100 and Transit Control Card Fee USD10 - payable on arrival in the Islands. |
| Meals Included | All meals during the homestay, on the Inca Trail, and while in the Galapagos. |
| Recommendation | For a shorter, 20-day version of this trip please refer to Inca Empire & Galapagos - see code BI06G. |
| StartFinish | La Paz to Quito |
| Testimonial | "An excellent tour that has provided us with a positive feeling about G.A.P Adventures. I particularly like the consideration that is paid to the local communities and the evidence of providing sustainable tourism and cultural respect to each community." - Helen Boggett travelled on Andes & Galapagos Express |
| Transport | Local flights, motorized yacht, van, train, hiking, public bus, boat. |
| Brochure Intro | Spend 3 weeks discovering the empire of the Incas and Darwin's playground. Travel from the high Andes, steeped in indigenous culture, to the wild, natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands, and experience two of the most fascinating sides of South America. |
When can I go?
| Start Date | Finish Date | Places Available |
| 2008-09-06 | 2008-09-29 | 2 |
| 2008-10-11 | 2008-11-03 | 6 |
| 2008-11-01 | 2008-11-24 | 7+ |
| 2008-11-15 | 2008-12-08 | 6 |
| 2008-12-06 | 2008-12-29 | 6 |
| 2008-12-20 | 2009-01-12 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-10 | 2009-02-02 | 7+ |
| 2009-01-24 | 2009-02-16 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-14 | 2009-03-09 | 7+ |
| 2009-02-28 | 2009-03-23 | 7+ |
| 2009-03-21 | 2009-04-13 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-04 | 2009-04-27 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-25 | 2009-05-18 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-09 | 2009-06-01 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-30 | 2009-06-22 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-13 | 2009-07-06 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-04 | 2009-07-27 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-18 | 2009-08-10 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-08 | 2009-08-31 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-22 | 2009-09-14 | 7+ |
| Trip Price | |
| USD | 3235.00 |
| CAD | 3235.00 |
| EUR | 2430.00 |
| GBP | 1685.00 |
| NZD | 4630.00 |
| AUD | 3885.00 |
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