Peru & Ecuador in 18 Days – Incas, Amazon & The Galápagos

Who This Holiday Is Perfect For

• Travellers seeking a bucket-list South America journey combining nature, culture and adventure.

• Wildlife lovers wanting close encounters with giant tortoises, sea lions, iguanas and tropical rainforest species.

• Guests who enjoy a mix of guided experiences with free time and stay in comfortable Charm-category hotels.

Trip Highlights

• Explore Lima’s colonial centre, Santo Domingo Convent and the Miraflores coastline.

• Travel through the Sacred Valley, visit the Sulca Museum, and meet traditional Andean artisans.

• Ride the Voyager or Expedition Train to Machu Picchu and enjoy a guided tour of the citadel.

• Wander Cuzco’s Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Koricancha Temple and San Blas artisan district.

• Explore Quito’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a panoramic city tour.

• Spend two nights in a jungle lodge with guided rainforest walks and a night expedition.

• Visit Baños, taste melcochas sweets and see the spectacular Pailón del Diablo Waterfall.

• Stand on the equator at the Middle of the World Monument and explore the Intiñan Museum.

• Spend three nights in the Galápagos Islands, with visits to San Cristóbal Highlands, La Galapaguera, Puerto Chino and La Lobería.

Itinerary At A Glance

• Days 1–2: UK/Ireland → Lima. Explore at leisure. Lima city tour on Day 2.

• Days 3–4: Fly to Cuzco → Sacred Valley → Sulca Museum → Train to Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu guided visit.

• Days 5–6: Cuzco walking tour; free time.

• Day 7: Return to Lima.

• Day 8: Fly to Quito.

• Days 9–10: Quito city tour → Transfer to the Amazon → Night walk → Wildlife walk.

• Day 11: Amazon → Pailón del Diablo → Baños.

• Day 12: Baños → Middle of the World Monument → Quito.

• Day 13: Free day in Quito (optional Otavalo or Ecuadorian dinner).

• Days 14–16: Fly to San Cristóbal, Galápagos → City walk → Highlands tour → Free day with optional 360° or Tijeretas & Cooking.

• Days 17–18: Fly to Quito → Return flight to UK/Ireland.

Detailed Itinerary

Lima – Coastal Capital & Colonial Highlights
Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time to explore Miraflores or the city’s elegant plazas. The next day’s included city tour visits the Historic Centre, Santo Domingo Convent, Plaza de Armas and Parque del Amor overlooking the Pacific coastline. Optional upgrades include the Larco Museum or a gourmet dinner at Huaca Pucllana.

Sacred Valley – Sulca Museum & Andean Traditions
Fly to Cuzco and travel into the Sacred Valley, stopping at the Sulca Museum — a living textile house preserving pre-Columbian weaving traditions. Explore the valley’s landscapes and spend the evening at leisure.

Machu Picchu – Wonder of the World
Board the Voyager or Expedition train to Aguas Calientes, enjoying dramatic Andean scenery along the way. Continue by bus to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu for a guided 2.5-hour tour among temples, terraces and panoramic viewpoints. Return to the Sacred Valley by train and stay overnight.

Cuzco – Inca Heritage & Artisan Streets
Travel back to Cuzco for a half-day walking tour of its cultural icons, including the Cathedral, Koricancha Temple and San Blas artist quarter. Enjoy free time to explore markets and sample local cuisine. Optional: Dinner show in Cuzco.

Quito – Andean Capital & UNESCO City
Fly from Lima to Quito, Ecuador’s historic capital. With its cobbled plazas, colonial churches and sweeping mountain views, Quito blends heritage with vibrant urban life. Overnight in Quito.

Amazon Rainforest – Night Walk & Wildlife Trails
Travel from Quito into the Amazon basin, crossing high mountain passes before descending into tropical jungle. Settle into your lodge, then join an included night walk, spotting nocturnal creatures under expert guidance. The next morning, take a guided wildlife walk through secondary rainforest, searching for monkeys, birds, frogs, insects and medicinal plants.

Baños – Waterfalls, Volcanoes & Local Sweets
Journey to Baños, stopping to see the spectacular Pailón del Diablo Waterfall, accessed via a short scenic walk and a suspension bridge viewpoint. Continue to Baños for melcochas and sugar cane juice tasting, plus an optional wellness and spa experience at Luna Volcán.

Middle of the World – Equator Line & Intiñan Museum
Return to Quito via the Middle of the World Monument, where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere. Visit the Intiñan Museum for interactive experiments demonstrating equatorial physics and Ecuadorian traditions.

Galápagos – San Cristóbal Wildlife Encounters
Fly to the Galápagos Islands and take a walking tour of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, meeting sea lions, iguanas and native birds. Over the next days, explore the Highlands of San Cristóbal, including La Galapaguera tortoise centre, Puerto Chino beach and La Lobería sea lion colony. Enjoy a free day with optional experiences such as the 360° Kicker Rock adventure or the Tijeretas Nature Trail & Ceviche Cooking Experience.

Accommodation – Charm Category

You’ll stay in well-selected Charm-category properties throughout, including:

• Lima: Hotel Britania Crystal Collection or similar (3 nights total)

• Sacred Valley: Agustos Urubamba or similar (2 nights)

• Cuzco: Inkarri Cusco or similar (2 nights)

• Quito: Dann Carlton Quito or similar (3 nights total across the itinerary)

• Amazon: Suchipakari Lodge or similar (2 nights)

• Baños: Sangay Spa Hotel or similar (1 night)

• Galápagos: Casa Opuntia or similar (3 nights)

• Quito Airport: Holiday Inn Quito or similar (1 night)

All rooms include private bathrooms and breakfast.

Included Experiences

• Lima City Tour

• Visit to the Sulca Museum

• Train journey to/from Aguas Calientes (Voyager or Expedition)

• Machu Picchu Citadel Guided Tour

• Half-Day Cuzco Walking Tour

• Quito City Tour

• Amazon Night Walk

• Amazon Wildlife Walk

• Pailón del Diablo Waterfall

• Melcochas & Sugar Cane Juice Tasting

• Visit to Middle of the World Monument

• Visit to Intiñan Museum

• San Cristóbal Walking Tour

• Highlands of San Cristóbal Tour

Plus:

• International & internal flights

• 17 nights accommodation

• 15 breakfasts + full board in the Amazon

• All transfers

• ATOL protection

• Bilingual English/Spanish guides

Optional Upgrades & Personalised Experiences

• Larco Museum (Lima)

• Dinner at Huaca Pucllana

• Panoramic Train Upgrade

• Sacred Valley Essence Full-Day Tour

• Cuzco Dinner Show

• Amazon lodge-based activities

• Wellness Experience with Dinner (Baños)

• Otavalo Cultural Tour

• Traditional Ecuadorian Dinner

• Kayaking in San Cristóbal

• 360° Kicker Rock Snorkelling Adventure

• Tijeretas Trail & Ceviche Cooking Experience

Each optional experience can be added to tailor the trip to your perfect style.

Travel Dates & Guide Price

• Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights

• Guide Price From: £7,298 total (£3,649 per person based on two adults sharing)

• Valid until: 26/11/2025, subject to flight availability and pricing.

Checked luggage is not included by default.

Important Information

• Galápagos fees are not included:
  Transit Control Card (TCC): US$20 per person
  Galápagos National Park Fee: US$200 per adult / US$100 per child
  (Payable in cash at the airport.)

• This itinerary involves high altitude (Cuzco & Sacred Valley).

• Some experiences involve moderate walking or uneven terrain.

• Itinerary order may vary due to weather or operational requirements.

• ETIAS required for EU Schengen transits from 2025.

Boullies Travel will confirm all visa, passport and health requirements before travel.

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