South America Touring, Amazon River Cruise, Brazil, Chile, Galapagos Islands, Peru, Antarctic Cruising
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44 Immerse yourself in a magical cloud forest at Mashpi Lodge 19 Day Peru with Galápagos Cruise & Mashpi 3-Night Galápagos Islands Cruise, 2 Nights in Quito & 2 Nights in Mashpi Cloud Forest Freedom of Choice TM – Sightseeing Freedom of Choice TM – Dining Signature Experiences Day 1. Lima (Peru). Arrive in the Peruvian capital and transfer to your hotel. Two Night Stay: JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Ocean View Rooms. Day 2. Lima. Tour Lima before spending a fun afternoon at a private hacienda, including a Peruvian Paso horse show. BL Day 3. Lima, Cusco, Chincheros, Sacred Valley. Fly to Cusco then travel to Chincheros and see a weaving demonstration. Two Night Stay: Sacred Valley, Tambo del Inka, Luxury Collection by Starwood. BD Day 4. Sacred Valley. See the Pisac markets before an Andean lunch at a local family's home. After, tour Ollantaytambo. BL Day 5. Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu. Travel on PeruRail's Vistadome to Machu Picchu, then enjoy a guided tour of the iconic Lost City. Stay: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. BD Optional Inca Trail Hike Refer to page 25 or enquire for details. Day 6. Machu Picchu, Cusco, Freedom of Choice. This morning, perhaps return to Machu Picchu. Later, journey back to Cusco and choose where you would like to dine. Two Night Stay: Cusco, JW Marriott Hotel. BD Day 7. Cusco. Explore Cusco's Old Town during a walking tour and see the Plaza de Armas and Koricancha. B Day 8. Cusco, Lake Titicaca. Board the Andean Explorer for a rail journey to Puno. Two Night Stay: Puno, The Libertador Lake Titicaca, Lake View Rooms. BL Day 9. Puno, Lake Titicaca. Cruise to a local school in Luquina. After, travel by boat to the reed islands of the Uros people. BL Day 10. Lake Titicaca, Lima. Fly back to Lima and enjoy an exclusive evening of fine dining at one of the city's finest historic homes, the Casa Garcia Alvarado. Stay: JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Ocean View Rooms. BD Day 11. Lima, Guayaquil (Ecuador). This morning, fly to Guayaquil in Ecuador. On arrival, transfer to your hotel before embarking on a tour of this bustling coastal city. Stay: Guayaquil, Hilton Hotel. BL Day 12. Guayaquil, Embark Galápagos Islands Cruise, San Cristóbal Island. Fly to the Galápagos Islands and transfer to your luxurious ship. After lunch, journey to Cerro Colorado on San Cristóbal Island's southern shore. Here, you'll visit the breeding centre of the endangered giant tortoise. Three Night Cruise: Yacht La Pinta. BLD Day 13. Galápagos Islands Cruise, San Cristóbal Island. Disembark at the eastern tip of San Cristóbal Island this morning. Starting at the beach, set out on an exciting walk on which you'll be able to spot frigatebirds and see a colony of male sea lions lounging on the shore. Afterwards, perhaps go swimming or snorkelling. Later, take a dinghy ride to the beautiful, white-sand beach of Cerro Brujo. BLD Day 14. Galápagos Islands Cruise, Española Island. Arrive at Española Island and embark on one of the best walks of the Galápagos Islands across the lava terrain at www.aptouring.com.au