Meals
21 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Plane , Speed Boat , Canoe , Train , Private Vehicle , Public bus
Guide
All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip. On Day 1, you will meet your Quito Leader at the welcome meeting. The following morning, they will assist you with your transfer to the airport and unescorted flight to the Galapagos. Upon arrival in the Galapagos, you will be met by your Galapagos Leader. All of our Galapagos Leaders are registered and trained in conservation and natural sciences by the Charles Darwin Foundation and licensed by the Galapagos National Park Service. Your Galapagos Leader will be with you throughout your time on the islands, accompanying you on all included excursions. On your last day in the Galapagos, your Leader will take you to the airport for your unescorted flight back to Quito. Upon arrival at Quito airport, a local Quito Leader will be waiting to accompany you back to your hotel, where you will spend your final night of the tour.
Others
Quito - Historic District Walking Tour Isla San Cristobal- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours) San Cristobal - Excursion to Leon Dormido or Lobos Islands Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes) Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour) Floreana - Snorkeling Isla Isabela -Tintoreras or Shark Alley (2.5 Hours) Isla Isabela - Flamingo lagoon visit (30 Minutes) Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (1 Hour) Isla Isabela - Kayaking Isla Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours) Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours) Santa Cruz โ Organic Farm Tour Santa Cruz โ Encebollado Cooking Class Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk Isla Santa Cruz - The Galapagos Conservancy visit Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre Amazon Jungle - Jungle activities Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise 3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with portersโ support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train) Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay La Paz - Orientation Walk
Accommodation
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if weโre arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isnโt always possible which means we wonโt be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. PERU Due to local energy supply and infrastructure issues, please be prepared for some cold showers while travelling in Peru. CAMPING: On camping nights we stay in twin share tents, set up by our porters. If you have booked a single supplement, a single tent will be provided. Foam camping mats are supplied but you will need to bring your own sleeping bag. See the โPackingโ section for more information. LAKE TITICACA HOMESTAYS: As a responsible travel company, we believe in facilitating positive and meaningful exchanges between our travellers and locals at the places we visit. Homestays are a great vehicle for us to facilitate this! What will you do during a homestay? Wellโฆitโs hard to tell. As you know a day in a familyโs life varies from day to day. We donโt want this experience to feel forced (on you or on them) so we ask families to simply carry on with their lives and that, if there is anything that you may be interested in being part of, they ask you to join in. As such you may be invited to help cook dinner, or to go to the local market for groceries, or to join a soccer game with the kids! While your leader will give you some tools to interact with your family (such as some simple words/phrases in Quechua and/or Spanish) big smiles and lots of sign language can go a long way! That said, itโs also important that you understand that you are not obliged to participate in these activities. We believe that the more you put in the more you get out of an experience, but we also understand that you may just want to chill out, grab a book or your camera and go for a wander โ and that is fine too. Ultimately, we believe that by simply being there, observing family and friends dynamics is a step forward towards understanding the local way of life. In terms of facilities, the rooms are clean and comfortable (or as comfortable as they get in this part of the world!) however quite basic. Plenty of blankets are provided. Ask for more if you are cold. Layering up with thin thermals and a fleece material will help during very cold nights too. Lastly, be aware that some homestays in Lake Titicaca have shared drop toilets and no showers. So mind your step! Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (17 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights)
Not included:
Insurance
Travel Insurance is not included
Flights
International flights are not included
Others
Other activities and services are not included
Optional
Other activities and services are not included
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Itinerary of your trip Galapagos & Peru Adventure
- Day 1 Day 1: Quito
Day 1: Quito
- Day 2 Day 2: Isla San Cristobal
Day 2: Isla San Cristobal
- Day 3 Day 3: Isla San Cristobal
Day 3: Isla San Cristobal
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 15 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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