Tropical islands, captivating ruins, and remarkable trails immerse you in majesty on this 13-day Ecuador and Peru adventure of the Galapagos, Amazon Rainforest, and Andes Mountains. Discover how the Andean peaks create contrasting drama between the landscape and preserved imperial ruins. From treasured flora, fauna, and biodiversity of Pacific islands and witnessing the intense ecosystem of the pristine jungle, delight in the marvels of Ecuador and Peru.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Quito - Arrive in Ecuador’s Capital at your Leisure
Quito is a masterful collection of preserved churches, eclectic museums, and a food culture that pays respect to local and traditional ingredients. The city rises out of an Andean plateau and is surrounded by mountain peaks. Your private transfer will greet you at Mariscal Sucre International Airport after you reach customs and escort you to the comforts of your luxurious hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure to enjoy Quito at your pace and to explore highlights like Compania de Jesus Church. The green and gold dome hints at the Baroque opulence of the interior.
What's Included:
Day 2
Galapagos - Board a Galapagos Cruise
Day 3
Galapagos - Discover the Marvels of the Galapagos
Day 4
Galapagos - Venture Deeper into Natural Wonder
Day 5
Lima - Depart Ecuador and Reach Lima, Peru
Day 6
Puerto Maldonado - Arrive in the Splendor of the Amazon
Day 7
Puerto Maldonado - Traverse the Amazon’s Majesty
Day 8
Urubamba - Fly to Cusco and Reach the Sacred Valley
Day 9
Urubamba - Explore the Historic Sacred Valley
Day 10
Aguas Calientes - Enjoy the Inca Trail Trek
Day 11
Cusco - Visit Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu
Day 12
Cusco - Delight in Cusco and the San Pedro Market at Leisure
Day 13
Cusco - Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Witness the grandeur of rare and exotic wildlife around the Galapagos Islands, including blue-footed boobies, green sea turtles, and hammerhead sharks
- Indulge in the comforts and far reach of a luxury cruise around the Galapagos Islands for a more in-depth and exciting wildlife excursion
- Discover the tremendous biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest during a night tour in search of the nocturnal life of the wilderness
- Traverse the epic Inca ruins of Machu Picchu for insight into the remaining buildings, dramatic landscape, and preserved culture of the Lost City of the Incas
- Experience a portion of the famous Inca Trail on a one-day guided hike along the last branch of the 26-mile route
- Search for the sensational colors and fascinating sounds of the Amazon Jungle on a private trek to the Parrot Clay Lick for a view of 10 tropical bird species
- Explore the dynamic depths of the Sacred Valley in search of the distinctive circular terraces at Moray and fascinating stronghold of Ollantaytambo
- Embrace the flavorful and aromatic charms of Cusco’s celebrated San Pedro Market, where locals continue to shop for ingredients and enjoy a traditional meal
- Climb to the top of Huayna Picchu for an unforgettable panoramic view of Machu Picchu and Urubamba River below
Starting Price
$15,900 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What’s Included:
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.89 stars based on 393 reviews.
I have already mentioned Zicasso to many others for planning their future trips.
Reviewed By Mark L.
Our Zicasso travel specialist's communication was great and he did a wonderful job organizing our trip. All went very smoothly.
Reviewed By Ronald R.
The plan by Zicasso's trip planner and the help he provided during our trip were invaluable. Unfortunately, my sister and I overestimated our abilities and underestimated our physical stamina. As he suggested, five days in the Galápagos would have been plenty. The Amazon trip was quite arduous for us, but the guide was fantastic. The Machu Picchu guide was fantastic. All our guides enjoy their work. More attention could have been paid to the altitude. My sister was sick most of the trip. We should have paid more attention to that before the trip.
Reviewed By Jacqueline J.
We (me and my husband) took our seven-year-old to visit Machu Picchu and the Galápagos for two weeks. The trip was initially booked through Zicasso, who then referred us to our travel agent, who fine-tuned our itinerary to make all three of us happy, and it was great. We had nothing to worry about. Once we landed in Lima, the rest was like autopilot. Our drivers were ready, the hotels were amazing, and the food was awesome. They even helped us check in bags at the airports and printed our boarding passes for us since we didn’t speak much Spanish.
My son had a blast in the Galápagos. His eyes got so big, once he got to officially snorkel, after seeing all those beautiful animals underwater. He loves nature and he got to go hiking and see all kinds of animals every day. Altitude sickness was real in Machu Picchu, but a little water and a little rest fixed it.
Reviewed By Shirley B.
We had excellent guides and hotels throughout our trip. Zicasso’s trip planner helped develop an itinerary that fit our interests perfectly. We enjoyed our time in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lima.
Reviewed By Lisa M.
Overall, fabulous. It was a trip of a lifetime. Zicasso's tour agency planned the perfect combination of the Galápagos and Machu Picchu, with time in Ecuador and Peru as well. They made great suggestions on the number of days and boat for the Galápagos, as well as which hike to plan. The guides the travel specialist set us up with were top-notch.
Reviewed By Vonda R.