Overview & Highlights
A relaxed, deluxe holiday with elegant hotels, discovering Peru's top sights Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu in comfort; plus colonial Quito and a first class Galápagos cruise on Ocean Spray.
- Half day city tour of colonial Lima, visit Larco pre-Columbian art museum
- Full day excursion to the Pisaq ruins, Sacred Valley and watch a Peruvian paso (pace horse) horse show at Wayra Ranch
- Half day excursion of Machu Picchu ruins
- Half day city tour of Cusco and visit Sacsayhuamán Inca fortress ruins
- Full day excursion to Otavalo market, visit indigenous village of Peguche
- 5 night cruise around the Galápagos Islands
Includes Peru’s greatest highlights, Machu Picchu and Cusco, and a cruise to the Galápagos Islands. Stay in top luxury hotels and travel in style. The cruise is on one a top-of-the-range motor yacht, MV Ocean Spray.
The warmth and friendliness of the Peruvian people, combined with the country’s rich traditions and diverse, extraordinary scenery, make Peru an easy place to fall in love with. Here we take you to its best known sites: the ancient Inca temples of Machu Picchu and the Inca capital and colonial treasure house of Cusco. Continue by air to Quito, the highland capital of Ecuador, and fly on to embark on MV Ocean Spray for a 5-day cruise around the Galápagos Islands, to see the greatest wildlife show on Earth. It was on a similar trip 200 years ago that Darwin returned to the archipelago to write the seminal book ‘On The Origin of Species’. Step into his shoes and explore the diversity of land and marine life which inhabit these enchanting islands.
Outline itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Lima and transfer to hotel in Barranco, the arts and music quarter.
Day 2
Guided tour of colonial Lima, visit Larco pre-Columbian art museum. Fly to Cusco.
Day 3
Excursion to the Pisaq ruins, the Sacred Valley and a Peruvian pace horse show.
Day 4
Morning at leisure, train to Machu Picchu.
Day 5
Half day guided excursion of Machu Picchu ruins. Return to Cusco by rail and road.
Day 6
Half day city tour of Cusco and Sacsayhuamán Inca temple.
Day 7
Fly to Quito, Ecuador, overnight in Quito’s old city.
Day 8
Guided walking tour of colonial Quito.
Day 9
Fly to the Galápagos Islands, board MV Ocean Spray.
Days 10-13
Land excursions from the cruise around the Galápagos Islands.
Day 14
Fly to Guayaquil, connect with international flight home.
What our clients say
97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.
Very efficient with the booking process and very helpful with his service throughout. Adam was always prompt and helpful in answering all our questions prior to departure.
IR, London
Tailor made holiday
Our specialists have been expertly crafting award-winning tailor-made holidays to Latin America for 40 years. We would be delighted to create a truly personalised trip which perfectly matches your wishes and requirements.
Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Consultant
Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.
Things to do
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Accommodation
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Ecuador & Galapagos Islands / Quito
Casa Gangotena
Galapagos Islands / Isabela (Albemarle) / Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Finch Bay
Peru / Lima
Hotel B
Peru / Sacred Valley of the Incas
Hotel Sol y Luna
Peru / Cusco
Inkaterra la Casona
Peru / Machu Picchu
Inkaterra Machu Picchu
Galapagos Islands / Isabela (Albemarle) / Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Ocean Spray
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Sophie Barber - Travel Consultant
Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia.
Mary Anne Nelson - Travel Consultant
Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made team.
Hannah Donaldson - Travel Consultant
Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is an invaluable part of our Group Tours team.
Lina Fuller - Travel Consultant
Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.
Paul Winrow-Giffin - Travel Consultant
After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.
Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Consultant
Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.
