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brief itinerary
Peru & Galapagos
Inca Trail and Galapagos Islands
Take this amazing opportunity to combine one of the world's great walks with a cruise of the Galapagos Islands. Visit colourful Cusco whilst acclimatising for the fully portaged trek to Machu Picchu. Continue to Ecuador to explore the Galapagos Islands. Expert naturalist guides introduce you to the Galapagos tortoise, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies. Walk across volcanic lava flows and snorkel with sea lions off a white sandy beach. How active?
The Inca Trail involves high altitudes and some steep steps, but the pace is relaxed and fully portaged. In total you walk around 28 miles over four days at altitudes of up to 4,200m, with time in Cusco to acclimatise gradually. Pura Aventura runs its own Inca Trail departures so that only our clients are walking together. Our groups are small and individuals generally have the same agenda - to enjoy a challenging walk but with time to appreciate the scenery. In the Galapagos Islands there is gentle walking, swimming and snorkelling. Essentially this part of the holiday is very relaxing.
Ecuador
Pura Aventura Holiday Location
Quito
peru
Brazil
Lima
Galapagos islands
Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu over four days, avoiding the crowds. Then enjoy an eight-day comfortable yacht cruise around the unique Galapagos Islands. · Day 1 Fly to Peru, stay in Lima. · Day 2 Travel to Cusco. Acclimatise with a gentle walking tour. · Day 3 Explore Cusco with your guide. · Day 4 Start walking the Inca Trail. · Day 5 Walk at a relaxed pace still at relatively low altitude. · Day 6 A hard day's walking to the highest point on the trail. · Day 7 The final day of the trail to Machu Picchu. Arrive in the afternoon. · Day 8 Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco after lunch. · Day 9 Fly to Quito today. · Day 10 Morning tour of the city. · Day 11 Fly to the Galapagos and board your yacht. · Day 12 Visit the giant tortoises of the Charles Darwin Research Station. · Day 13 Swim with playful sea lions from the beach and visit bird colonies. · Day 14 Snorkel amidst teeming marine life, see flamingos on a lagoon. · Day 15 Walk across lava flows, swim with sea lions and watch out for penguins. · Day 16 Walk to see giant tortoises then swim with turtles off the beach. · Day 17 See Galapagos fur seals basking in pools along the shoreline. · Day 18 Observe the wildlife of a mangrove forest at dawn. Fly home. · Day 19 Arrive back.
How comfortable?
Either join this holiday on a dedicated Pura Aventura departure with first class hotels, or go for a tailor-made experience, where you have free choice of hotels and boats. For your three nights' camping on the Inca Trail, we provide a fully portaged trip with both dining and toilet tents to make the experience as civilised as possible. We charter various boats in the Galapagos which are generally first class motor sail boats for 12-16 passengers. Examples are Cachalote, Diamante, Sagitta, Beagle and Samba. Cabins are generally small although the communal areas and deck space more than make up for it.
Sounds perfect?
For details of what's included and more information see the detailed itinerary on our website or call us for a copy. For dates and prices see the enclosed sheet. To check availability please call us on 0845 22 55 058 or email info@pura-aventura.com.
Not quite right?
To see more of Ecuador, look at our Ecuador wildlife holiday (p38) or our standalone Galapagos Cruise (p40). You can combine a visit to the Galapagos Islands with walking in Chile (p42) or skiing the Andes (p43). Combine the Inca Trail with time on a beach in Brazil (p50); walking in Patagonia (p26) or skiing the Andes (p27).
WhY Pura
?
In Peru you are guided by a dedicated team who make sure that you have the best possible time in their country. In the Galapagos you visit the outer islands to see a wider variety of wildlife and landscape. Use of local resources means more of your money stays in the islands. Your visit directly benefits the Galapagos Conservation Trust.
Call 0845 22 55 058 to discuss our Inca Trail and Galapagos Islands holiday
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