[Print Itinerary]     [Close Page]
Taketours.com
Phone Support: +1-617-500-7002

Tour Code: 573-7330

17-Day Cusco, Huayllabamba, Machupicchu, Ecuador and Isabela Island Tour from Lima, ends in Guayaquil

 

Our Price: from

$3855
￥27152
€3281
C$5308
(per person, based on double occupancy) Available: Daily Depart from: Lima, LIM
Overview
Visit Cusco, Inca Trail, Isabela Island, Machu Picchu, Santa Cruz Island, Lima, Aguas Calientes, Guayaquil, Sacred Valley.

Day 1: Lima

Today guests will be transferred to the hotel after arrival in Lima International airport. Then we will enjoy the free time to rest and prepare for the trip.

Lima, the capital city of Peru, was founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. This city's historic places include the National University of San Marcos, which was established in 1551 and is the oldest university in the Americas.

Standard Hotel: FlyingDog Hostel for Backpacker Class/Allpa 3* for Tourist Class in Lima Miraflores or Similar

Dulexe Hotel: San Agustin Exclusive 4* for First Class/ Marriott 5* for Luxury Class in Lima Miraflores or Similar

Meal: Excluded

Day 2: Lima - Cuzco (657 km)

After breakfast, we will be transferred to Lima airport for flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival we will transfer to the hotel and enjoy leisure time. We could walk to the San Blass Street within 2 minutes distance from hotel. It has an attractive square and the oldest parish church in Cuzco.
Afterwards we will go for a brief walking though some of the finest Inca constructions that remain in the city. At east of the Plaza de Armas, Calle Loreto is one of the best-known Inca thoroughfares. At northeast of the Plaza de Armas off Calle Palacio is Hatunrumiyoc. Across the Archbishop's Palace on the right side is the famous 12 Angled Stone. From Hatunrumiyoc, make your first right down another pedestrian alleyway, Inca Roca; Then we will also visit Siete Culebras, the alleyway connecting Plaza Nazarenas to Choquechaca. After that we will visit other streets such as Herrajes, Pasaje Arequipa, and Santa Catalina Angosta.
In the afternoon, we go on a sightseeing of Cuzco, visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Then we will drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. At around 8:00pm we would enjoy dinner with a folklore show while appreciating the beautiful sounds by Andean instruments.

This city once served as the capital of the Inca Empire. Many of its most popular sights are the ruins of this once-great people, such as the famous "lost city" of Machu Picchu. Cuzo itself also has many sights.

  • This cathedral, also called the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, was completed in 1654, and is located in the Plaza de Armas. It contains many historically significant objects and relics.

  • The site where these impressive ruins stand was once the most important temple in the entirety of the Incan Empire. Reports from Spanish explorers of the time describe the temple's ipulence in great detail.

The famous citadel of the Inca sits atop a scraggy mountain peak overlooking the valley that was sacred to those people. These ruins feature many temples and the famous terraced-gardens the Inca developed for agriculture in the Andes.

  • The Temple of the Sun is a building in Machu Picchu that one stood as the tallest building in the city, to mark its importance for the Inca. Sacred religious rituals and astronomical studies were held within the building.

Standard Hotel: Santa Maria 3* Backpacker Class/Royal Inka 3* Tourist Class in Cuzco or similar

Dulexe Hotel: San Agustin Dorado 4* First Class/ Marriott 5* Luxury Class in Cuzco or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included

Day 3: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco

A fantastic day tour ( with trekking ) to the so - called 7 Color Mountain, leaving from Cusco. Located in southern Peru, in the Cusco region, this route will take you through stunning landscapes with glaciers, snowcapped mountains and crystal clear rivers and lakes. Pass by local villages of Quechua descendants and explore the breathtaking surrounding nature. You will be picked up from your accommodation at around 3.00am and start making your way to Arco ( on the route to Puno ) eventually getting to the Checacupe district ( 2 hour journey ). Then we will continue to Pitumarca and a number of small villages till we reach the Hanchipata - Quesuno community ( another 1.5 hours ). From here we start our hike. The trek lasts for about 3 hours until we get to the stunning landscape of Vinicunca ( Rainbow Mountains ). Here we will have about one hour to relax and take amazing pictures of this natural wonder. We then hike back to the starting point of the trek, and from there return to Cusco ( arriving at approximately 19.00 ).

This city once served as the capital of the Inca Empire. Many of its most popular sights are the ruins of this once-great people, such as the famous "lost city" of Machu Picchu. Cuzo itself also has many sights.

  • Located in the Andes in Cuzco, Peru, with an altitude of more than 5000 meters. Because the top of the mountain has layers of different dreamlike candy colors, it attracts a large number of tourists.

Standard Hotel: Santa Maria Hostel for Backpacker Class/Royal Inka 3* Hotel for Tourist Class in Cuzco or similar

Dulexe Hotel: San Agustin Dorado 4* Hotel for First Class/ Marriott 5* Hotel for Luxury Class in Cuzco or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded

Day 4: Cusco - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Chinchero Market - Hanging Hotel ( Sky Lodge ) Ollantaytambo (6178 km)

Early morning excursion to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. on our way 30 mins from Cusco we can stop in Chincheros Market. Enjoy the unique atmosphere during a typical lunch. In the afternoon, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo. Then we will stop for 5 mins to see a Hanging Hotel. At the end we will visit Ollantaytambo Ruins.

The small rustic town of Chinchero lies off the main road between Cusco and Urubamba. It sits at 3762m above sea level. It is towered over by the Vilcabamba range and the snowcapped peak of Salcantay. There is a great display of Inca architecture, ruins and megalithic carved rocks. Chinchero is home to the famous Peruvian weaving and also has a colouful market. Chinchero is also believed to be the birthplace of the rainbow.

  • The Chincheros Sunday Market is the heart of the local community, renowned for its authentic handmade textiles and vibrant produce trade. Visitors can witness traditional Inca bartering customs and purchase exquisite alpaca wool goods directly from the weavers.

The heart of the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley of the Incas is the region of Peru surrounding the city of Cusco. The valley is full of the ruins of this once-powerful empire, such as Ollantaytambo, Pisac and Tipon.

  • The Skylodge Adventure Suites in Peru is the ultimate adventure lodging. Three transparent pods hang from a Sacred Valley cliff. Accessed via climbing or zipline, it offers 360-degree views of the stars and valley.

  • Ollantaytambo was a very important agricultural, military, and religious center during the time of the Inca Empire. It is considered a masterpiece of Inca architecture. The main section includes 17 imposing terraces leading up to a fortress. At the top there is an impressive 10-niche wall and Sun Gate, as well as a monolithic Sun Temple consisting of six enormous pink granite boulders.

  • The Citadel of Ollantaytambo was a grand Inca administrative, religious, and residential center. Its meticulous urban planning, vast agricultural terraces, and sacred Temple of the Sun ruins showcase the Inca's seamless integration of engineering, agriculture, and ceremony, known as a "living Inca town."

  • The Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo is a majestic military stronghold and temple complex in the Sacred Valley. Its enormous stepped terraces, formidable megalithic defense walls, and strategic hilltop position make it one of the Inca Empire's finest examples of defensive architecture.

This small town north of Cuzco is built around an archaeological site. At the height off the Inca Empire, Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti. It is one of the starting points of the Inca Trail.

Standard Hotel: Mama Valle 3* Hostel for Backpacker Class/Casa de Sol 3* Hotel for Tourist Class in Ollantaytambo or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Pakaritampu 3* Hotel for First Class/ Pakaritampu 3* Hotel for Luxury Class in Ollantaytambo or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded

Day 5: Cuzco - Km82 - Huayllabamba

In the morning, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you by bus to the km 82 where you will arrive at approx. 10:30 am. Here you will meet the team that will join you during the trek, such as the porters, camp assistants and cooks. You will begin the walk, the first day is quite easy and during the first kilometres you will have a beautiful view of the snow peaked Veronica Mountain, walking alongside the Vilcanota River until you arrive at the Archaeological Complex of Patallacta, where you will have lunch and gain energy to reach Huayllabamba, where the first camp is set up. 

This city once served as the capital of the Inca Empire. Many of its most popular sights are the ruins of this once-great people, such as the famous "lost city" of Machu Picchu. Cuzo itself also has many sights.

Standard Hotel: Camping Tent

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 6: Huayllabamba - Pacaymayo

After breakfast, we will start the hardest part of the tour with a steep ascent, followed by 3 hours walking until reaching the Warmiwanusca up to 4.2km approximately. We will not only enjoy incredible panoramic views from here but also have the satisfaction to have reached the top. After lunch in Vizcachayoc, we will descend towards Pacaymayo for dinner and camp. 

The Inca Trail is the famous pathway that cuts through diverse landscapes of the Andean wilderness until it reaches the famed ruins of Machu Picchu. The trail passes the sites of several Inca ruins.

  • This mountain pass along the Inca Trail in Peru is named "Dead Woman's Pass" in the Quechua language. This foreboding name comes from the steep ascent one must undertake to pass through the area.

  • This is one of the more active campsites along the Inca Trail through the Andean wilderness. It is a relaxing place to stop for the evening along your trek.

Standard Hotel: Camping Tent

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 7: Pacaymayo - Winayhuayna

After breakfast the ascent will begin until to around 3.9 km where we will visit to the archaeological complex Runkurakay and the Inca Citadel of Sayacmarca. Then we will have a lunch in Chaqquicocha. After that we will continue walking towards Phuya Patamarca. After a brief rest, we will go on walking until arriving at Winay Huayna for a visit to this spectacularly located Archaeological Complex. Then we will have a dinner and overnight in the camp.
Note: above camp sites are the regular and subject to the disposition levied by the Machu Picchu Management Unit without prior notice, meantime tour itinerary will not be affected. 

The Inca Trail is the famous pathway that cuts through diverse landscapes of the Andean wilderness until it reaches the famed ruins of Machu Picchu. The trail passes the sites of several Inca ruins.

  • The name of these ruins translate to English as "forever young," a beautiful moniker for a beautiful set of terraced fortifications built into a steep cliff-face, showcasing the impressive architectural skills of the Inca.

  • This archaeological site along the Inca Trail in the heart of the Andes mountains sits on a cliff high above the valley below. It is one of the last major landmarks on the trail before Machu Picchu.

Standard Hotel: Camping Tent

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 8: Winay Huayna - Waynapicchu - Machu Picchu - Cuzco (75 km)

After breakfast, we start walking for 1 hour by the forest until the Inti Punku, known as the front door to Machu Picchu. Then we will climb 6km to Huayna Picchu. After that we go down to Machu Picchu ruins and visit the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters and etc. Afterwards we could enjoy our free time to stroll around the Citadel and then meet the rest of the group to be transferred by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch. In the afternoon we will return to Cusco by train. Upon arrival we will be transferred to the hotel.

The famous citadel of the Inca sits atop a scraggy mountain peak overlooking the valley that was sacred to those people. These ruins feature many temples and the famous terraced-gardens the Inca developed for agriculture in the Andes.

  • Translated to English, the name means "Sun Door," and this gateway stands as the entrance to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Many visitors wake up before dawn so they can view the sunrise from this point.

  • Accessible only via a narrow mountain path from Machu Picchu, the peak of Huayna Picchu rises above its counterpart below. Home to many of the temples of the ancient city, it provides one of the best views in Peru.

  • The Temple of the Moon is an Incan ceremonial temple on Huayna Picchu near Machu Picchu, in Peru. The site is made up of stone masonry and an open-face, shallow cave. The Temple dates back 1500 years and was rediscovered in 1936.

  • The Temple of the Sun is a building in Machu Picchu that one stood as the tallest building in the city, to mark its importance for the Inca. Sacred religious rituals and astronomical studies were held within the building.

This town sits 20 minutes down the mountain from Machu Picchu. Its name, "hot waters" in English, derives from the presence of numerous thermal springs in the area that make thisvillage a great place to relax after a hike.

Standard Hotel: Santa Maria 3* Backpacker Class/Royal Inka 3* Tourist Class in Cuzco or similar

Dulexe Hotel: San Agustin Dorado 4* First Class/ Marriott 5* Luxury Class in Cuzco or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 9: Lima (582 km)

After breakfast, we will transfer to Cusco Airport for our fly to Lima, where to take a city sightseeing tour. The tour includes Lima's Historical Centre, passing by Plaza San Martin, the Main Plaza, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and its Religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo, with the tombs of Santa Rosa and San Martin de Porras, and Lima's Colonial Balconies. After that, we will visit the Convent and Church of San Francisco. Then we will visit the Basilica of 21 altars, Convent of Cloisters, Capitulary and Clementine Rooms, Chorus and Library of the Monks, the Sacristy with paintings of Surbaran and Ribera. We will also visit El Olivar Park with olive trees, the Central Park of Miraflores and Larcomar, a privileged site to enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean.

Lima, the capital city of Peru, was founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. This city's historic places include the National University of San Marcos, which was established in 1551 and is the oldest university in the Americas.

  • One of the most representative public spaces in Peru which is located in the Lima Historic Center and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. There is a monument in the center of the square in memory of Jose de Saint Martin, the liberator of Peru.

  • The Government Palace, located on the north side of the Plaza Mayor in Peru's capital city Lima. The palace was built in 1535 and is a stately government building with a set of ornamental guards. It features a large wrought-iron fence that surrounds the building and lines one side of the Plaza Mayor behind the Rimac River.

  • Saint Francis Monastery located in Lima, Peru. The church and convent are part of the Historic Centre of Lima, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. Aside from a church and monastery it also contains a library and catacombs.

  • El Olivar is a historic olive grove in the heart of Lima, dating back to the 15th century. With over 1,500 olive trees, it's a serene urban oasis perfect for walks and birdwatching.

  • Larcomar is a famous cliffside shopping center in Miraflores, built on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It offers stunning sea views, combining shopping, dining, and entertainment.

  • Miraflores Central Park is the heart of the district, known for its lush greenery and resident cat colony. It features sculptures, a church, and the iconic "Love Park," brimming with romantic ambiance.

Standard Hotel: Dragon Fly 3* Backpacker Class/Allpa 3* Tourist Class in Lima Miraflores or Similar

Dulexe Hotel: San Agustin Exclusive 4* First Class/ Marriott 5* Luxury Class in Lima Miraflores or Similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 10: Lima - Tumbes - Guayaquil (1134 km)

Today we will transfer to Lima airport for flight to Tumbes border between Peru and Ecuador. Upon arrival we will transfer to Guayaquil in private car and guide. Then we will be transferred to the hotel.

Guayaquil is a port city of Ecuador as well as a popular tourist destination for people who want to experience the South American vibe. Tourists can explore the colorful architectures, urban parks, the delicious food, and great music here.

Standard Hotel: Hanucpacha 3* Backpacker Class/Gran Hotel Guayaquil 3* Tourist Class in Guayaquil or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Sonesta 4* First Class/ Marriott 5* Luxury Class in Guayaquil or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 11: Guayaquil - Santa Cruz Island (1241 km)

Upon arrival in Baltra Airport we will transfer to Santa Cruz and then taken to the hotel by your tour guide. We will visit the Rancho Primicias in the island's highlands where we will be able to see giant turtles in their habitat. Then we will go on to Lava Tunnels. After that we will come to the Los Gemelos. We could find the famous vermillion flycatcher, Charles Darwin finches, and short eared owls.

Guayaquil is a port city of Ecuador as well as a popular tourist destination for people who want to experience the South American vibe. Tourists can explore the colorful architectures, urban parks, the delicious food, and great music here.

The second largest of the Galapagos Island chain in the pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz is home to the settlement of Puerto Ayora, the most populous town on the islands. The island itself is a dormant volcano.

  • Rancho Primicias on Santa Cruz Island is a renowned spot to encounter giant tortoises. Visitors can observe and feed these gentle Galápagos giants in their natural habitat.

  • Lava Tunnels，the largest lava tubes in the Galapagos are on Santa Cruz Island. It is a gigantic lava tunnel that is over 2000 meters long on the Island that many tourist come to visit and walk through.

  • Los Gemelos are located in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. They are not actual craters caused by impact, but are sink holes that were created when the volcanic roof of empty magma chambers collapsed from tectonic shifts and erosion over time.

Standard Hotel: Darwin 3* Backpacker Class/Lobo de Mar 3* Tourist Class in Santa Cruz Island or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Angemeyer 4* First Class/ Iguana Crossing 5* Luxury Class in Santa Cruz Island or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included

Day 12: Las Grietas - Tortuga Bay

After breakfast we will hike through a forest of enormous cacti and over rugged lava rock formations to the swimming hole in the Galapagos Islands. Las Grietas is a popular swimming destination for locals and visitors alike. After Lunch we will walk to Tortuga Bay, which is located on the Santa Cruz Island. Tortuga Bay has a gigantic, perfectly preserved beach, that is forbidden to swimmers. There is a separate cove where we can swim and view white tip reef sharks swimming in groups or tiger sharks.

The second largest of the Galapagos Island chain in the pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz is home to the settlement of Puerto Ayora, the most populous town on the islands. The island itself is a dormant volcano.

  • Las Grietas is a dramatic volcanic fissure on Santa Cruz Island filled with crystal-clear water. It's a superb spot for swimming and snorkeling to explore the unique underwater scenery.

  • Tortuga Bay is located on the Santa Cruz Island, which has a gigantic, perfectly preserved beach that is forbidden to swimmers and is preserved for the wildlife where many marine iguanas, galapagos crabs and birds are seen dotted along the volcanic rocks. There is a separate cove where tourists can swim where it is common to view white tip reef sharks swimming in groups and on occasion tiger sharks.

Standard Hotel: Darwin 3* Backpacker Class/Lobo de Mar 3* Tourist Class in Santa Cruz Island or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Angemeyer 4* First Class/ Iguana Crossing 5* Luxury Class in Santa Cruz Island or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 13: Santa Cruz Island - Isabela Island (17 km)

In the morning we will transfer to the Pier to catch the speed boat to Isabela Island. After arrival in Isabela we will transfer to the hotel after check in. We will walk around to Flamingos Lagoon that serves as one of the primary breeding grounds for Flamingos. In the afternoon we take our ocean kayaks to the pier of Isabela, a set of small islets within Isabela Bay.The islets are home to the Galapagos penguin where we will also see sharks, marine turtles, sea lions, blue footed bobies and much more.

This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.

  • The Flamingos Lagoon on Isabela Island is a pink spectacle in the Galapagos. Visitors can observe elegant wild flamingos against a unique volcanic landscape.

Standard Hotel: La Gran Tortuga 3* Backpacker Class/San Vicente 3* Tourist Class in Isabela Island or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Casa de Marita 4* First Class/ Finch Bay 5* Luxury Class in Isabela Island or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 14: Los Tunnels - Wall of Tears

After breakfast we will go to the pier for a 45 minute fibra ride to a place where Lava flow impacted with the oceans waves to form the stunning tubes and bridges of Los Tunnels. A series of lava flows have produced a number of arches and tunnels both under and above water, where we could find a number of animal species. After that we will continue to the Wall of Tears.

This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.

  • Los Tunneles, off Isabela Island, features unique lava arches and underwater tunnels. This famous snorkeling site is known for sea turtles, sharks, and tropical fish.

  • The Wall of Tears is a stark stone wall on Isabela Island, built by prisoners under harsh conditions. It stands as a historical testament to colonial punishment and is now a hiking destination.

Standard Hotel: La Gran Tortuga 3* Backpacker Class/San Vicente 3* Tourist Class in Isabela Island or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Casa de Marita 4* First Class/ Finch Bay 5* Luxury Class in Isabela Island or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 15: Sierra Negra Volcano

Early morning around 7:00am we will go to Sierra Negra Volcano. On the Sierra Negra Volcano we will hike to the rim of the six miles wide crater and then trek across an alien landscape of lava fields and fumaroles. We will have the opportunity to explore thermal vents and other fascinating geologic features before stopping for a snack near Volcan Chico. We could enjoy the vistas among the most breathtaking in Isabela from this spot and on clear afternoons afford views of the northern volcanoes on Isabela and Fernandina. Then we will have a savory hot lunch at Campo Duro. Afterwards we could enjoy our own time in the rest time.

This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.

  • Sierra Negra is a large shield volcano at the southeastern end of Isabela Island in the Galapagos that rises to an altitude of 1124m. It is one of the most active of the Galapagos volcanoes with the most recent historic eruption in June 2018.

  • Volcan Chico on Isabela Island offers a volcanic wonder with moon-like landscapes. This stunning hike features fumaroles and breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

  • Campo Duro is an ecological farm in the highlands of Isabela Island. Visitors can observe and feed giant tortoises, experiencing rural life and local conservation efforts.

Standard Hotel: La Gran Tortuga 3* Backpacker Class/San Vicente 3* Tourist Class in Isabela Island or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Casa de Marita 4* First Class/ Finch Bay 5* Luxury Class in Isabela Island or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 16: Isabela Island free day or optional to take a Fishing Tour

Today we could enjoy a free day or fishing tour. In the early morning we will be on the way to the eastern side of the Galapagos which is known as one of the best fishing areas in the archipelago, you can expect to catch Striped, Blue and Black marlin as well as much bill - fish. Then we will spend the night in the hotel of this town.

This island is the largest of those in the Galapagos chain off the coast of Ecuador. Because of the rich animal life, both on land and sea, Charles Darwin reasearched his theory of evolution here.

Standard Hotel: La Gran Tortuga 3* Backpacker Class/San Vicente 3* Tourist Class in Isabela Island or similar

Dulexe Hotel: Casa de Marita 4* First Class/ Finch Bay 5* Luxury Class in Isabela Island or similar

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 17: Isabela Island - Baltra - Guayaquil (1258 km)

After Breakfast in the morning we will transfer to Isabela Airport for the flights to Baltra and go on to Guayaquil and return back home.

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

 

Price Includes:

Price Excludes: