Discover the astonishing variety of endemic species that inhabit the Galapagos Islands and explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, and other ancient temples, all constructed without mortar.
DAY 1
On arrival at the Guayaquil International Airport, proceed through Immigration formalities, identify and collect your luggage and clear Customs.
After Customs clearance, you will meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel near the airport.
Check-in is at 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have your room available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Should you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is ready upon your arrival.
Meals are on your own today.
Overnight at Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana Hotel or similar.
DAY 2
After breakfast, meet your guide and drive to the airport for the flight to Galapagos.
Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, a Galapagos naturalist guide will welcome the group and help with luggage for the public bus drive to the Itabaca Channel. There, you will take a public ferry for a 5-minute crossing of the azure waters of the channel towards Santa Cruz. On Santa Cruz, board a private vehicle just for our group and transfer to Puerto Ayora on the other side of the island.
Driving through the rural areas of the island, you will experience the agriculture of the archipelago as well as the diversity of its flora. Look for the finches that Darwin referenced in his theory of evolution.
Lunch will be served at a venue in the highlands.
During your visit to the Santa Cruz Highlands, watch the famed Galapagos land tortoises in their natural environment and learn how the private ranches aid to protect these special animals. Tortoises of all different ages and sizes gather here: small young ones with shining carapaces and older ones with cracks in their shells showing evidence of a long life. While seeking the giant tortoises, your local guide will share the story of the origin the lava tunnels located in this area. Formed by the lava floods of the volcanoes, they range from the highlands down to the sea level.
In time, you will transfer to Puerto Ayora town to visit to the Charles Darwin Research, the headquarters of scientific investigation, conservation and national park administration in the islands. Gain insight into the huge efforts being made by scientists, guides, rangers and park managers to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage site. The Charles Darwin Research Station is also part of the Centro de Crianza Fausto Llerena, a breeding center for the tortoises. Tortoises are raised here in the care of researchers and then when ready are re-introduced into their natural environment.
Continue to Blu Lodges or similar for check-in, dinner and to spend the evening.
NOTE: please pack accordingly for the flight from Guayaquil to the Galapagos. Guests can only check in free of charge one suitcase with a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg). Any excess luggage will be stored free of charge in Guayaquil. Guests checking in more than one suitcase or an overweight bag on the flight will need to pay excess or overweight luggage fees at the airport upon check in. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.
DAY 3
Today, take a full day boat tour to one of the nearby Islands. The island chosen for the day will be subject to confirmation by Galapagos National Park Management much closer to the program operation date. This government institution assigns the island tours based on technical ecological analysis and is dependent on the number of groups visiting the area at the same time. Neither OCI nor our local ground operator can control which programs are chosen for each day.
Start times vary from 6:00am-8:30am depending on the program.
Island tour options include:
BARTOLOME
Experience a day in paradise with beautiful white beaches and observe the many native animals start their day.
On the two-hour boat trip, breakfast is served while watching the sunrise at sea. There may be an opportunity to observe dolphins and other marine residents very close to the boat in the early hours.
Landing in Bartolome, approximately 300 steps lead up through the moon-like landscape to the highest point of the island. The reward is an amazing view over the islands Santiago, North Seymour, Baltra, Santa Cruz and Rábida. Also in view is Chinese Hat Island, as well as Pinnacle Rock, which is all that remains of an ancient volcano. The rock is home to a large quantity of sea birds and is the most photographed landscape in the Galapagos Islands.
After changing clothes for a beach visit, board the dinghy for a short ride to Sullivan Bay for snorkeling. Those who don't wish to snorkel may stay on the dinghy to search among the rocks for the diminutive Galapagos Penguin.
Back at the beach ,enjoy time to relax or swim. The shallow sea invites you to go swimming and snorkeling while we search for Galapagos penguins, sharks, starfish, rays, sea turtles and other exotic and colorful fish. Enjoy the diversity of native residents such as marine iguanas, sea lions, pelicans and more. After this amazing adventure, lunch is served on the return journey.
SEYMOUR AND BACHAS
This tour offers the golden chance to get to know Seymour Island and Bachas beach. During the one-hour boat navigation to Seymour Island, observe the slow awakening of the archipelago as the day begins.
Disembark your boat and board a dinghy for a ride along the rocky coast near a small forest consisting of gray and silver Palo Santo (Holy Stick) trees, which are without leaves for most of the year. Seymour is famous for its large colonies of birds. The unique male frigate birds with their inflated red pouches attract females during breeding season, and the famed Galapagos blue-footed boobies can be observed as well. Other highlights of this excursion are a beach with small cliffs, seagulls, sea lions, marine iguanas and pelicans, most only an arm's length away.
A freshly cooked lunch consists of two courses and is served on the boat. After lunch, your boat navigates to Bachas beach along the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island. Take a short hike to the flamingo pond just behind the beach, and afterwards refresh with swimming and snorkeling at this isolated paradise beach with white sand and turquoise waters. Sea lions, rays, sea turtles, and tropical fish may join in the underwater experience.
PLAZAS AND PUNTA CARRION:
Board a boat and cruise to South Plaza Island. The island welcomes travelers with a bright colorful red and green carpet of sesuvio, an endemic plant spread over the island, as well as the loud, friendly barking of several sea lion families which have settled down on the shore of the channel between North and South Plaza Islands where your boat anchors. The turquoise water of the ocean juxtaposes perfectly with the white shining beaches and the black lava rocks of the coast.
The hike is easy and goes alongside relaxing sea lions and land iguanas which can be found on most parts of the island. The trail leads to the highest cliff where swallow-tailed gulls cross the air screaming and the sea lions lie. At the same time, tropical birds, blue-footed boobies and other marine frigate birds glide gently in the wind.
We suggest guests bring along binoculars in order to get an extraordinary close view of these animals, as well as the other marine life. The view from the highest point over the ocean and the powerful waves breaking at the cliffs is an experience that visitors will not forget.
Afterwards, the trip continues to Punta Carrion, where lunch is served on board the boat. This is a great spot to snorkel and swim among rays, sharks and hundreds of colorful tropic fish.
SANTA FE
Formed by uplifting, rather than by a volcano, Santa Fe is known for having one of the most beautiful coves in all the Galapagos. Some of the island’s endemic species include the Galapagos hawk, Galapagos snake, land iguanas, various types of finches and the Galapagos mockingbird.
The visit includes a hike on a trail past salt bushes where Galapagos hawks as well as the Santa Fe land iguanas tend to roam. Playful sea lions will usually accompany swimmers and snorkelers during beach time.
FLOREANA
Navigate to the small town of Puerto Velasco Ibarra located on the Floreana Island approximately 2.5 hours from Santa Cruz. Upon arrival, take local transportation known as “Chiva” to start a 30-minute ride up to the highlands of Floreana Island. The chiva will ascend a dirt road surrounded by typical dry vegetation which transforms into a lush, green vegetation as you gain elevation.
In this area, you will also find some farms growing banana, coffee and cacao. The short drive will end at the “pampada” from where you will start a beautiful walk to observe the typical flora of the area. Along the way, you will also encounter some giant Galapagos tortoises. Continue to the place known as “Asilo de la Paz” (Peace Asylum), a historical place where the German Wittmer family settled down when they arrived to Floreana in 1932. Observe the caves used as their home before moving to the place now known as Puerto Velasco Ibarra. Back in town, enjoy lunch prepared in a small restaurant.
Next, walk to La Loberia, a beautiful bay. The main attraction is the small colony of sea lions. There is also a great chance to observe marine iguanas resting on the rocks, and in the waters of the bay you may be able to see marine turtles.
ISABELA
This morning, sail to the town of Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island approximately 3 hours from Santa Cruz. Upon arrival, visit the Isabela Tortoise Breeding and Interpretation Center where your guide will explain the different activities developed by the national park to protect the fragile environment. Here, you will also find Giant Galapagos Tortoises of different species and sizes.
Afterwards, walk to the place known as Humedales” (Wetlands). The walk follows a well-maintained path from which you can observe this beautiful place composed by lagoons and rocks and surrounded by four species of mangroves and typical trees of the area. In the lagoons you can observe flamingos and migratory birds.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Las Tintoreras, a scenic area where you will find colonies of marine iguanas, sea lions, and many white-tailed sharks known as tintoreras resting in the channels formed by lava flows. Later, you can do some snorkeling, perhaps in the company of sea lions, penguins and marine turtles.
Regardless of the program selected for the day, your trip will end with a late-afternoon return and dinner at your hotel.
Overnight at Blu Lodges or similar.
PLEASE NOTE: Boat tours may be shared with independent guests. Boat sailing during the navigable day tour is usually rough and due to sea conditions, may take longer than 2 hours. The islands to be visited are determined at the sole discretion of the Galapagos National Park Management.
DAY 4
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. On the way, make a short stop to see the Twin Craters.
Upon arrival at Guayaquil’s airport, meet your local guide and drive to a nearby restaurant for lunch. After enjoying lunch, depart for a panoramic tour of Guayaquil that begins along architecturally rich 9 de Octubre Avenue and continues to a favorite destination of the locals – Centennial Park – a green area that honors the heroes of Guayaquil’s independence.
As you pass Bolivar Park, also called Park of the Iguanas, you will likely see colorful iguanas roaming around the park undisturbed and perching on the treetops.
We will continue our panoramic sightseeing to the Malecón 2000, to stand in front of the Guayas River. Pass by the Civic Plaza, the Moorish Tower, the City Hall, and the Rotonda Monument.
Then, drive to airport for check-in at airline´s counter for your international flight to Lima.
Upon arriving in Lima, meet your local guide and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Costa del Sol Airport Hotel or similar.
NOTE: Please pack accordingly for the flight from Guayaquil to Lima. Guests can check in free of charge one suitcase with a maximum weight 50 lbs (23 kg). Each guest is also permitted free of charge one carry-on bag with a maximum of 15 lbs (7 kg). For this reason, a second piece of checked luggage per person (per maximum weight listed above) is included in the cost of this program. Should guests need to check in more than two pieces or have any overweight luggage on the flight, they will need to pay the airline fees at the airport upon check in. Fees are imposed by the airline and are subject to change.
DAY 5
After breakfast, transfer to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival, embark on a city tour of Cusco. Visit the sacred site of Koricancha. Here, admire the lovely Dominican Convent of Santo Domingo that was built on the foundations of the Temple of the Sun, the most sumptuous temple in the Inca Empire. The curved, mortar-less masonry wall at the west end of the church is one of the finest examples of Inca stonework.
Our next stop is the splendid Baroque-style Cusco Cathedral, built in the mid-1500’s on the foundations of an Inca palace. Many of the stones used in its construction were looted from the nearby Sacsayhuaman fortress.
After lunch, visit Sacsayhuaman fortress. Strategically located on a hill overlooking Cusco, the fortress was constructed without mortar like many other Inca structures. Yet the enormous stones, some weighing 200 tons, of the remaining walls fit so tightly that not even a thin blade of grass can slide between them. The craftsmanship is a stunning example of the Inca’s sophisticated construction techniques and architectural skills.
Check into the J.W. Marriott El Convento Hotel for dinner and overnight.
NOTE: All rooms at the J.W. Marriott are equipped with an oxygen-enriched system which can be activated to help guests acclimate to the altitude. This upgrade service has been included in this package.
DAY 6
Following breakfast, drive to the train station and board the Vistadome Train, which features large panoramic windows for excellent viewing of the passing landscape.
Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, drive to the ruins of Machu Picchu to explore this Lost City of the Incas. Constructed as a royal retreat for the Inca emperor Pachacuti in the 1400s, Machu Picchu was abandoned less than 100 years later, its population perhaps devastated by smallpox. Because the Spanish conquistadors never found this hidden city, Bingham discovered it largely intact.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant.
Architectural highlights of Machu Picchu include the Temple of the Sun, designed much like the one in Cusco, several other temples, hundreds of terraces, and a mysterious carved stone situated on a raised platform that towers above the plaza. The stone may have been used for astronomical observations, but no one knows for certain. The Inca had no written language, so there is no record of Machu Picchu’s ultimate purpose. Scholars are still striving to uncover clues as to its mysteries.
After visiting Machu Picchu, board the Vistadome Train back towards Cusco. Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo, disembark the train and transfer back to the J.W. Marriott Hotel for the evening. Dinner will be on your own.
DAY 7
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic panoramic tour of Lima. See old and new Lima, visiting the main monuments of the capital. During your scenic drive from Callao to the city center of Lima, you will pass Plaza Dos de Mayo, Plaza San Martin and the restored Plaza Mayor, which is surrounded by Lima’s most important buildings symbolizing Spanish colonial rule. The Presidential Palace, City Hall and Cathedral overlook the lush gardens and splendid fountains of Lima’s picturesque main square. Continue to the port to embark your ship.
Land Program Details Step by Step
• The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.
• Itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
• Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
• All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
• If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until Day 2 of the program.
• If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.
• If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
DAY 1
Arrive at the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil.
You are met at the international arrival door, after collecting your bags at the carousel and transferred to your hotel to spend the afternoon and the evening at your leisure.
Check in time at your hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.
Meet and Greet and transfers
• Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.
• Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
• Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.
• If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
6:00am Breakfast at hotel
7:00am Transfer to Guayaquil´s Airport
7:20am Arrival to Guayaquil’s Airport and check in procedures
9:35am Flight to Baltra (suggested flight EQUAIR HN1072 -schedule subject to change)
10:30am Arrival to Baltra Airport and transfer to Santa Cruz Island
11:30pm Visit to the Giant Tortoise Ranch and lunch
2:30pm Transfer to the Charles Darwin Research Station
3:00pm Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
4:15pm Transfer to your hotel and check in
7:30pm Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at the Blu Hotel or similar hotel
DAY 3
TBA Breakfast at hotel
TBA Navigable tour
1:00pm Lunch onboard or in a seated venue (depends on the visited island)
3:30pm Return to the dock and transfer to your hotel
5:00pm Leisure time
7:00pm Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at the Blu Hotel or similar hotel
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
06:30am Breakfast at hotel
07:30am Transfer to the airport with a short stop at the Twin Craters
09:00am Arrival at the Baltra Airport - check in procedures
11:10am Flight to Guayaquil (suggested flight EQUAIR HN1073 – Subject to change)
2:05pm Arrival to Guayaquil Airport
2:15pm Meet your guide and transfer to lunch venue
2:30pm Lunch at local restaurant
3:45pm Depart for a panoramic city tour
5:15pm Drive back to the airport for check in procedures
8:40pm Flight to Lima (suggested flight LATAM LA1437 – Subject to change)
10:35pm Arrival to Lima Airport, meet and transfer to hotel
Overnight at the Costa del Sol Hotel or similar hotel
DAY 5
6:00am Breakfast at hotel
6:45am Transfer to the airport and check in procedures
8:35am Flight to Cusco
10:00am Arrival in Cusco
10:45am Drive to Korikancha Temple
11:00am Visit Korikancha Temple
11:45am Drive to Cusco Cathedral
12:00pm Visit Cusco Cathedral
12:45pm Drive to a local restaurant
1:00pm Lunch at a local restaurant
2:30pm Transfer to Sacsayhuman fortress
3:00pm Visit Sacsayhuman fortress
3:45pm Drive to the hotel
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at the J.W. Marriott or similar hotel in Cusco
DAY 6
5:50am Buffet breakfast at hotel
6:35am Drive to the train station to board train to Aguas Calientes
8:20am Board Vistadome Train (subject to change)
8:53am Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes
10:29am Walk to bus station
10:45am Bus drive to Machu Picchu
11:15am Lunch at a local restaurant
12:30pm Guided visit of Machu Picchu
3:15pm Bus drive back to Aguas Calientes
3:45pm Walk to train station
4:22pm Vistadome Train return trip (subject to change)
6:00pm Drive back to the hotel
8:10pm Arrival at the hotel. Rest of the evening is at leisure and dinner is on your own.
Overnight at J.W. Marriott or similar hotel in Cusco
DAY 7
Breakfast at the hotel
6:00am Drive to the Cusco Airport
6:20am Arrive at the airport and check-in
8:05am Flight (airline and flight number TBA and subject to change) to Lima
9:30am Arrival in Lima
10:00am Panoramic tour of central Lima
11:00am Walk to main square
11:15am Photo stop at main square
11:35am Walk back to the bus
11:45am Transfer to the port
12:50pm Embark the ship
Expected Weather
Average temperature in the Peruvian highlands is 65ºF (18°C) maximum /43ºF (6°C) minimum while in Lima it is 80ºF (26°C) maximum/68ºF (20°C) minimum.
The Galapagos Islands have a subtropical climate regulated by the cold Humboldt Current and the warm El Nino current. Weather varies during the year. From December until May temperatures range from the low 80°s (26°C) to the high 90°s (32°C) with possibilities of rain. From June to September temperatures vary from the low 60°s (15°C) to the high 70°s (21°C). This is the garua season (mist in the mornings). From October until December, temperatures range from the 70°s (15°C) to the 80°s (26°C) (dry season).
What to Bring
It is not necessary to carry much to the Galapagos. Pack light and pack smart. Lightweight, fast-drying materials are recommended. Consult your local outdoor gear shop.
? Cotton pants
? Shorts
? T-shirts
? Long-sleeved shirt
? A windbreaker or light sweater for evening or early morning
? Hat: preferably that cover the ears
? Lots of sunscreen lotion
? Shoes: you will have dry landings (step directly from the dinghy onto dry land) and wet landings (wade to shore from the dinghy through shallow water). You can either bring one pair of hybrid shoes that are good for walking and getting wet (Keens are great; Chacos and Tevas work as well), or one set of footwear for getting wet (sandals or water shoes) and one pair to bring ashore in a backpack for hiking (light hikers or sneakers)
? Sunglasses with strap
? An extra pair of prescription glasses
? Small backpack to carry on land visits for your camera and water
? Plastic bag to keep your camera or photographic equipment dry
? Snorkeling gear (not essential)
? Wetsuit (not essential – maybe provided by boat or can be rented in the islands)
? Rash guard
? Medications
? Tramsderm-scop or tablets (if you are prone to sea sickness)
? Binoculars
? If you wear glasses, it is a good idea to bring contact lenses for diving and snorkeling
? Insect repellent
? On board the ships snorkeling gear will be available for all passengers. If you use a fin size smaller than 6-7 or bigger than 10-11, please inquire with us.
MACHU PICCHU
? Bring comfortable, casual clothing in natural, breathable fabrics. Temperatures will change as altitudes and the time changes, so it’s best to bring shorts, as well as long trousers and layered clothing. Religious sites require conservative dress. Both males and females should cover their arms, legs and shoulders.
? Local standards dictate a neat, clean outfit for dining in restaurants and touring urban areas. For men: long trousers and a shirt with a collar. For ladies: trousers or a knee-length (or longer) skirt with a modest top. Formal clothing is not necessary.
? A sweater or lightweight jacket for the cooler evening temperatures.
? A lightweight (preferably non-plastic) raincoat or poncho, and an umbrella.
? Comfortable walking shoes with low or no heels. Sandals may not be comfortable for some sightseeing activities.
? Sunglasses with a strap, sun block, a sunhat, and insect repellent.
? Walking sticks are prohibited in Machu Picchu except for passengers with mobility problems.
Local Currency
Peru’s currency is the sol (S/). The exchange rate with the U.S. dollar varies, although the current exchange rate is approximately S/. 3.60 per 1 US dollar. Some venues accepted U.S. dollars.
Ecuador’s local currency is the U.S. dollar.
Electricity
Peru: The current is 220 volts AC. In most hotel bathrooms, there is an electrical outlet with 110 volts for electric shavers, but this should not be used for travel irons or hair dryers. Most hotel rooms are equipped with hairdryers and adaptors.
Ecuador: 110-volt, 60 cycle electricity, same as the U.S. Plugs are typically the 2-pronged flat type so U.S. travelers will not typically need a converter or adapter. Id needed, hotels can provide adaptors.
Luggage
For domestic flights in Peru, you may check one piece of luggage weighing 23Kg (50 pounds) per person and one carry-on of 8Kg (17 pounds) per person. Excess luggage will be subject to fees imposed by the airline and will be the responsibility of each guest – payable to the airline when checking in for your flights.
The luggage allowance for flights to/from Galapagos as well as the international flight between Quito and Lima is as follows:
One piece of luggage per person with no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and a carry-on bag of maximum 15 pounds (7 kg).
In case guests have additional luggage upon arrival in Quito, they can leave it for storage at the airport and pick it up again after returning from Galapagos.
For the flight to Lima, guests should pay directly at check in any additional weight and/or luggage.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the Cruise Line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Documents and Visa Requirements
Foreign passengers entering Peru must have a passport valid at least 6 months past the day of arrival in Peru.
Please note that passport holders are responsible for obtaining the required documentation applicable for entry. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after completion of your journey and should also have sufficient blank pages for visas and immigrations stamps. AKORN cannot be held responsible should you be denied entry to a country due to non-compliance with these requirements. Should you require specific information ahead of travel, please consult the travel advice produced by the government of your home jurisdiction, as well as that of the government who issued the passport and/or visa you intend to travel under.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change)
For domestic flights in Peru usually is an Airbus 320-200 or Airbus 319
Accommodations
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana Hotel
Calle Numa Pompilio Llona, sin número Ciudad del Rio, Guayaquil, Ecuador 93006
Phone: +593 4-371-7800
Blu Lodges Hotel Galapagos
Av. Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galapagos - Ecuador
Phone: +593 5-252-6564
J.W. Marriott El Convento Hotel Cusco
Esquina de la Calle Ruinas 432 y San Agustín, Cusco, Peru
Phone: +51 84 582200
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified in advance. If you are not notified of changes before departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.
Program includes:
• Private transportation with air-conditioning (except airport transfer in Baltra)
• English-speaking guides
• Airport assistance in Guayaquil and Lima
• Gal
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to availability.