Quito - Galapagos Cruise - Lima - Cusco - Santiago - San Pedro de Atacama - Punta Arenas - Torres del Paine - Puerto Natales - Santiago

Day 1 Quito
On arrival into Quito, transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Quito - Galapagos Islands
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. On arrival at Baltra Island you will board the Galapagos Journey I (formerly known as Anahi) for a 4 night cruise of the Galapagos Islands. In the afternoon visit Plazas Island. (B,D)

Galapagos - the Enchanted Islands - doubtlessly are the highlight of every Ecuador trip and you also should not miss a visit, for it is the most unique living museum of evolutionary changes and you would get to know a variety of exotic species endemic to this Archipelago! Galapagos is the perfect setting to experience the evolutionary changes,which have led to a new understanding of life on earth. Animals unafraid of man and so different from any others found elsewhere, make visitors wonder about their existence on our planet. Among the animals found, are the different species of giant “Galapagos” tortoises that gave the islands their name, a variety of birds and marine mammals such as iguanas, sea lions, dolphins,whales as well as a great number of fish. Among the flora, the most distinctive are mangroves and endemic cacti, to mention only some of them!

Day 3 Galapagos Islands
In the morning you will visit the Interpretation Centre and Tijeretas Hill, San Cristobal Island and later to Lobo Island (B,L,D)

Day 4 Galapagos Islands
This morning you will visit Gardner Bay, Española Island and in the afternoon Punta Suarez, Española Island (B,L,D)

Day 5 Galapagos Islands
Today you will firstly visit Cormorant Point, Floreana Island and then later head to Post Office Bay, Floreana Island (B,L,D)

Day 6 Galapagos Islands - Lima (B)
In the morning visit Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island and later ttransfer to Baltra airport for your flight to Lima via Guayaquil. (B)

Day 7 Lima - Cuzco
This morning fly from Lima to Cusco. After checking in to your hotel enjoy a half day city tour and then proceed to the surrounding ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, the bath of the Inca, Kenko and Puca Pucara. (B)

Lima - known as The City of Kings, once the centre of the Spanish Empire in the NewWorld for three centuries after Pizarro's conquest. Now, capital of Peru and one of the most important cities in South America, has been declared Humanity Cultural Patrimony and is the main starting point for all programs in Peru. Located in the middle of Peru's coastline, Lima is an economic magnet for struggling highland and Amazonian villagers. A vibrant city with friendly people, it quickly snares the curious traveller with fine museums, striking architecture and richly historical neighbourhoods. The Andes From the fearless wildlife and landscape reminiscent of prehistoric times to the colourful dress and personalities of the Peruvian people, this tour will immerse you into the heart and soul of the western coast.

Day 8 Cuzco
Embark on a full day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the Pisac market, a very special and traditional market. End the day visiting the Ollantaytambo fortress where you will take a walking tour through the quaint village before continuing outside of the town to admire the magnificent Inca fortress before your return to Cusco. (B,L)

Day 9 Cuzco
Today you will travel to Poroy to take the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes and from here the short bus ride to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, your guide will show you the highlights of the Machu Picchu citadel and you will enjoy lunch at Sanctuary Lodge restaurant before transferring back to Cusco later in the afternoon. (B,L)

Machu Picchu - Called the Lost City of the Incas and Cultural Heritage of Mankind; Machu Picchu is a wonderful stone city constructed with a technique very advanced for its era and even for present times: stone upon stone, fitted together perfectly without any cement, with impressive delicacy, exquisite detail and discrimination worthy of the world’s greatest palaces.

Day 10 Cuzco - Santiago
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight via Lima to Santiago de Chile. (B)

Day 11 Santiago - San Pedro De Atacama
After breakfast ttransfer to the airport for your flight to Calama and on arrival embark on an excursion to Salar de Atacama and Toconao. You will start the tour visiting the huge Atacama Salt Lake and continue to the small Indian village of Toconao.The tour continues to the Pukará de Quitor, an old Inca fortress, dating back to the XII century and then onto the Moon Valley, right in time for the beautiful sunset. (B)

Day 12 San Pedro De Atacama
Today an early rise at 4:00am for a full day excursion to the El Tatio Geysers. (B)

Day 13 San Pedro De Atacama - Punta Arenas
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight via Santiago to Punta Arenas (B)

Day 14 Punta Arenas -Torres Del Paine
Today embark on a full day excursion to one of the most spectacular scenic regions, the Torres del Paine National Park. Cascading waterfalls, roaring creeks, shimmering lakes and jagged spires of mountains are just a part of what the Paine offers you. (B)

Day 15 Torres Del Paine - Puerto Natales
Another full day excursion in the Paine National Park. Today you will visit some beautiful lagoons, first you’ll head to the Laguna Amarga, the “bitter lagoon”, named after its bitter tasking waters; with a bit of luck, you will observe flamingos by the lagoon. Afterwards, you head on to the Cascada Rio Paine, a beautiful waterfall with its green coloured waters. Your tour continues to the Laguna Azul, the “blue lagoon”, named after its blue shimmering waters. (B)

Day 16 Puerto Natales - Santiago
Enjoy a day at leisure before transferring to Puerto Natales. (B)

Day 17 Santiago
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and some free time before transferring to the airport for your flight to Santiago. (B)

Day 18 Santiago
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home. (B)

From £4,029 per person, based on twin share including accommodation, 4 night Galapagos cruise, transfers, meals and touring as stated. Excludes International and internal flights.