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Legacy of The Incas with The Amazon & Galapagos

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Day 1 - Arrive in Lima, Peru. Welcome to Lima, where you will be met by a Globus representative.
Day 2 - Lima - Puerto Maldonado. Fly to Puerto Maldonado, capital of Madre de Dios and the entry to Peru's Amazon Jungle. Embark on a MOTORBOAT for a journey up the Tambopata River to view turtles, caimans, monkeys, and river birdlife, such as capped herons, black skimmers, and kingfishers. Arrive at your unique Amazon Jungle Lodge within the Ese' Eja native Indian community. After settling in, take a walk to the CANOPY TOWER to observe the forest and river and its inhabitants. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Puerto Maldonado. A boat trip and walk brings you to TRES CHIMBADAS OXBOW LAKE to search by canoe for the resident giant river otters"the largest and most endangered of the otter species. This afternoon, learn about medicinal uses of the area's endemic plants. Tonight, why not participate in a night walk to observe nocturnal wildlife? (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Puerto Maldonado. For more insight into jungle life, visit the Parrot Clay Lick and watch parrots and macaws perch to eat clay. Also visit a native slash-and-burn FARM, once thought to be wasteful but now a proven sustainable method. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Puerto Maldonado - Lima. Fly to Lima today, where the remainder of your day is at leisure. (B)
Day 6 - Lima. This morning, your Local Guide focuses on the city's colonial heritage during a walking TOUR. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the Cathedral. From here, stroll to the venerable SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY with its splendid 17th-century cloister murals. This evening, meet your Tour Director and enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow traveling companions. (B,D)
Day 7 - Lima - Ica. Nazca Lines. Enjoy a scenic drive south along the Pan-American Highway to the town of Ica, the wine capital of Peru. Have your camera handy today as you board your aircraft for a FLIGHT over the Nazca plains, which can only be appreciated by air. Your pilot will point out the mysterious markings known as the NAZCA LINES, a series of drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the parched soil"some up to 1,000 feet long! Theories vary, but the most accepted belongs to German mathematician Maria Reiche, who dubbed the land the "astronomical calendar" of the ancient Peruvians. Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 8 - Ica - Ballestas Islands Cruise - Lima. Head north to the Bay of Paracas. CRUISE out to the Ballestas Islands, which are inhabited by a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds, including boobies, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. The huge Candelabro, a candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas cliffside, can also be seen as you cruise back to shore. Board your motorcoach and arrive in Lima by late afternoon. Tonight, enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant accompanied by an ANDEAN FOLKLORIC SHOW. (B,D)
Day 9 - Lima - Cusco - Sacred Valley. Fly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Spend the day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a visit to the semi-circular KENKO Amphitheater with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages. See the ancient site of PUCA PUCARA before reaching the TEMPLE OF SACSAYHUAMAN, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones"with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons"was built. Next, visit PISAC, an old mountain village where you will have free time to shop for local wares such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, or hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases. Later, visit the Inca Fortress of OLLANTAYTAMBO followed by the opportunity to visit a home, meet some of the locals, and experience their way of life. Stay in the Sacred Valley tonight, with dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu. This morning, board a TRAIN for a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley. Then, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to legendary MACHU PICCHU, the "Lost City of the Incas," high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land. Tonight, stay at a nearby hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Machu Picchu - Cusco. Your entrance to MACHU PICCHU is included for a second day. Enjoy the tranquility of the morning with free time to wander the ruins at your own pace and experience the magic that is Machu Picchu. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue on to Cusco. (B,L)
Day 12 - Cusco. This morning, learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards on your Cusco city TOUR with visits to the imposing CATHEDRAL and the SANTO DOMINGO MONASTERY. The remainder of your day is free to explore at your leisure. (B,D)
Day 13 - Cusco - Juliaca - Puno (Lake Titicaca). Board a flight to Juliaca, where you will continue to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. (B,D)
Day 14 - Puno. Excursion to Lake Titicaca. Today, take a motorboat trip to some of the more unique islands of LAKE TITICACA. Start with TAQUILE ISLAND, which was once part of the Inca Empire and was one of the last areas of Peru to be conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish banned traditional dress on the island, which is why the Spanish peasant dress can still be found today. Next, travel to the fascinating UROS ISLANDS, home to the Uros Indians, who were forced to live on the lake as the Inca Indians pushed farther into their territory. These islands are completely made by reeds and are continually added to as they disintegrate to the bottom of the lake. Later, your Tour Director hosts a memorable farewell dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 15 - Puno - Sillustani - Juliaca - Lima. Depart for Juliaca this morning, visiting the ruins of SILLUSTANI en route. At this pre-Incan burial ground, see where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests in chullpas"above-ground, cylinder-shaped tombs dating back to the 1400s. Fly from Juliaca to Lima this afternoon. (B,D)
Day 16 - Lima - Quito, Ecuador. Fly to Quito, the capital of Ecuador. (B)
Day 17 - Quito. On an included city tour, see INDEPENDENCE SQUARE with its CATHEDRAL and SAN FRANCISCO PLAZA CHURCH, and the BASILICA. (B)
Day 18 - Quito - Baltra - Santa Cruz (Embarkation) - Cruising. Fly to Baltra and transfer to Santa Cruz Island, where you will visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, home to famous "Lonesome George," established to help conserve the Gal醦agos' natural habitats and protect the area's famous giant tortoises. Next, board the Gal醦agos Explorer II for your 4-night Gal醦agos Islands CRUISE. With Globus, enjoy a $60 USD per person onboard credit to use during your cruise. (B,L,D)
Day 19 - Santa Cruz & Santiago Islands. Wake up at SANTA CRUZ for a visit to the white-sand beach of Las Bachas. Here your Naturalist points out various seabirds, flamingos, marine iguanas, and sea turtles. This is also a great place for snorkeling. Next, cruise to SANTIAGO and Puerto Egas, once a buccaneer supply base. Watch for Gal醦agos hawks, Darwin's finches, land and marine iguanas, and Sally Lightfoot crabs. You will also encounter a Gal醦agos fur seal grotto, one of the few places in the archipelago where fur seals can be seen. From here you can swim and snorkel in search of octopus, sea horses, starfish, and other sea life. (B,L,D)
Day 20 - Genovesa Island. Upon arrival at GENOVESA Island, your visit to Prince Philip's Steps begins with a scenic panga ride along the cliffs to see the large number of shore and seabirds nesting in the cliffs' ledges. Disembark at the base of Prince Philip's Steps and climb up the stairs to a trail where birdlife abounds. A walk with your Naturalist reveals large colonies of masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, storm petrels, and even short-eared owls. In the afternoon, disembark at DARWIN BAY to observe thousands of birds"mainly frigatebirds, red-footed and masked boobies, gulls, herons, finches, and mockingbirds. Return to the beach for swimming and snorkeling while looking for colorful tropical fish, golden rays, and, hopefully, some hammerhead or Gal醦agos sharks. (B,L,D)
Day 21 - North Seymour & Santa Cruz Islands. Today begins on NORTH SEYMOUR, where sea lions and marine iguanas hang out next to the rocks. The interior has a Palo Santo and small Opuntia forest with blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebird colonies. Next up: SANTA CRUZ, where vegetation ranges from cactus to rainforest. This island supports the largest population of giant tortoises after Isabela - here, your Naturalist takes you to a giant tortoise reserve where you can observe these impressive creatures in their natural surroundings. (B.L,D)
Day 22 - San Cristobal (Disembarkation) - Guayaquil. After breakfast, visit the Gal醦agos National Park INTERPRETATION CENTER on San Crist骲al to learn more about its ecosystems, flora, and fauna as well as the great emphasis on conservation. While here, watch for the Chatham mockingbird and Chatham lava lizard"both species are endemic to this island and seen nowhere else in the Gal醦agos. Later, head to the airport for your flight to Guayaquil. (B)
Day 23 - Guayaquil. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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  • Book a 2012 Globus South America air-inclusive vacation to receive $200 off the air price per person. Booking must be made and under deposit between February 1 and March 27, 2012 for travel between February 1 and December 31, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Certain government-imposed taxes and fees of up to $375, including a September 11th Security fee of up to $10, are additional and must be paid by each traveler. Additional restrictions may apply.

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2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation is confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
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- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
- Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
- Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
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- Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
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  Tour Name   Legacy of The Incas with The Amazon & Galapagos
  Tour Code  
SPY
  Tour Duration    22 Days
  Price From   $5,549.00   See in Cart
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Pricing (Per Person)

Land Start Date Price Our Price
2012-10-23 $6069 See Price in Cart
2013-01-15 $6479 See Price in Cart
2013-01-29 $6479 See Price in Cart
2013-02-12 $6479 See Price in Cart
2013-02-26 $6479 See Price in Cart
2013-03-12 $6479 See Price in Cart
    Dates and Prices do not include air travel.

    Participation in this tour requires purchase of the following flights from Globus, not included in pricing: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-tour air segments, starting at $2512 (based on Miami, departure in March, 2012); or (2) intra-tour air segments only. Required intra-tour air segments are: Lima/Puerto Maldonado; Puerto Maldonado/Lima; Lima/Cusco; Cusco/Juliaca; Juliaca/Lima; Lima/Quito; Quito/Gal醦agos; Gal醦agos/Guayaquil. Air prices were effective on August 10, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher.

    Gal醦agos cruise pricing is based on a "classic suite" category cabin on the Gal醦agos Explorer II. Cabin upgrades are available.

    Gal醦agos cruise price includes Gal醦agos National Park entrance fee and transit card ($110 value)

    Prices based on double room occupancy.

    Single Room Supplement:
    $2370

    Triple rooms are not available.

    Extra Nights per person in Lima:
    in single room $149; in twin room $80; in triple room $80.

    Extra Nights per person in Guayaquil:
    in single room $160; in twin room $91; triples not available.

    2013 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2012.
 

Features

  • City Highlights
    • Peruvian Amazon
    3 nights in the Peruvian Amazon
    Lima
    Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit San Francisco Monastery; welcome dinner; dinner with Andean Folkloric Show; farewell dinner
    Ica
    Fly over the Nazca Lines; cruise to the Ballestas Islands
    Sacred Valley
    Visit the Kenko Amphitheater, Puca Pucara, the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac
    Machu Picchu
    Take a train through the Urubamba Valley; sightseeing with Local Guide and a second entrance to the ruins on your second day in Machu Picchu
    Cusco
    Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Cathedral and the Santo Domingo Monastery
    Lake Titicaca
    Guided sightseeing to Taquile and Uros Islands
    Sillustani
    Visit the ruins
    Gal醦agos Islands
    Sightseeing in Quito; 4-night Gal醦agos Islands cruise
    Note
    • Maximum elevation on tour: 13,000 ft.
  • Launch Date
    • 8/9/11 8:00pm
  • Meals
    • American breakfast daily (B), 11 lunches (L), and 16 three-course dinners (D) including a welcome dinner, a dinner with Andean music, and a farewell dinner in Puno
  • Title
    • Legacy of the Incas with Peru's Amazon & Gal醦agos Cruise
 

Hotels

    LIMA Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores (MD), PUERTO MALDONADO Posada Amazonas Lodge (BA), PARACAS Doubletree Paracas (F), SACRED VALLEY Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley (SF), MACHU PICCHU Sumaq Hotel (F), CUSCO Casa Andina Private Collection Cusco (SF), PUNO Libertador Lake Titicaca (F), QUITO Hilton Colon (SF), GAL罰AGOS CRUISE Gal醦agos Explorer II (F), GUAYAQUIL Oro Verde (SF)