Ecuador Tours & Holidays
Peru & Ecuador World Heritage Small Group Tour
From €2,968pp excluding flights
- Depart From
- Add flights from Ireland
- Departure Date
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Duration
- 15 Days
- Destination
- Peru & Ecuador
- Price
- From €2,968pp excluding flights
Lima | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Cusco | Lima | Quito | Galápagos Islands | Guayaquil/Quito
This tour combines the ancient wonders of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu with the colonial capital of Ecuador, Quito, and the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands.
Guaranteed Departures Jan - Nov 2027:
10.01.2027 | 21.02.2027
18.04.2027 | 08.08.2027
05.09.2027 | 17.10.2027 | 21.11.2027
Day 1: Lima
Arrival in Lima. The city is characterized by its historic centre, art galleries, archaeological sites and traditions.
Day 2: Lima - Cusco - Yucay
Flight to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. On the way visit the sanctuary Cochauasi Wasi, the authentic market “Mercado de Urubamba”.
Day 3: Yucay
In the morning optional excursions like visiting the Pisac Market, Rafting on the Urubamba river, Biking tour in the Sacred Valley or Hiking from Ollantaytambo to Cachicata. Enjoy lunch in a typical restaurant and visit the famous ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Day 4: Yucay - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Full day excursion by Vistadome train to visit the Incan site of Machu Picchu including a guided visit. Return by bus and train to Cusco.
Day 5: Cusco
Half day city tour to visit the Plaza de Armas, which was once the exact centre of the Incan world, the cathedral, built on the ruins of the ancient Inca Palace and borders on other churches on both sides. Proceed to Sacsayhuaman, a ruin located above Cusco. The beauty and monumental scale of this magnificent Inca fortress does not fail to impress its visitors.
Day 6: Cusco - Puno
Full day panoramic drive to Puno on the shores of magnificent Lake Titicaca (seat-in). On the way visit Andahuaylillas with its Sistine Chapel of America, the temple of Wiracocha Racchi and Puka Pukara en route inclusive lunch.
Day 7: Puno - Lima
Day tour to the manmade islands of Uros and the unique culture of the Taquile Island (seat-in). The narrow island of Taquile is home to numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins and Inca terracing. Lunch included. Transfer to Juliaca and flight to Lima.
Day 8: Lima
City tour inclusive visit to the Larco Herrera Museum. This unique museum contains a large collection of pottery from Inca and pre-Inca civilizations as well as erotic art pieces.
Day 9: Lima - Quito
Flight to Quito in Ecuador. Surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks, Quito is a city offering the best possible blend of Old World charm and modern sophistication.
Day 10: Quito
Half day city tour of scenic Quito. Visit to the Equatorial Monument “Middle of the World”, where you can stay with one foot on the Northern hemisphere and with the other one on the Southern hemisphere.
Day 11: Quito
Day at leisure. Optional full day excursion to visit the famous and colourful Otavalo market.
Day 12: Quito
End of the roundtrip and homebound flight or extension to Galapagos islands.
- Fixed departure dates and rates apply from January through November 2027.
- Departures guaranteed with just 2 passengers and small groups of maximum 12 participants.
- Tours cater to international travellers, mainly from Europe and North America.
- All tours are fully escorted by English-speaking local guides.
- Package prices are guaranteed; domestic airfares (if applicable) and entrance fees are subject to change until ticketing.
- Tours are available with a choice of standard (3-4 star) or superior (4-4+ star) hotel categories; transfers and excursions are operated together.
- A wide selection of best-selling pre- and post-stay programmes is available to combine with any tour. Additional extensions can be arranged on a tailor-made basis.
- All tours can alternatively be operated on an exclusive basis with private services, corresponding rates are included in each tour's documentation. Upon request, services or itineraries can then be adjusted and will be re-quoted accordingly.
Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:
- Accommodation
- All transfers
- English speaking local guides
- Excursions and meals as included on itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Luggage handling
- Hotel taxes & service charges
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