ITINERARY FOR EXCLUSIVE MACHU PICCHU & GALAPAGOS … · ITINERARY FOR EXCLUSIVE MACHU PICCHU & GALAPAGOS ISLAND Ecuador & Peru 20Nights / 16Days . License No.: 350001 SA-KL0059F 23Mar20

ITINERARY FOR EXCLUSIVE MACHU PICCHU & GALAPAGOS ISLAND

Ecuador & Peru

20Nights / 16Days

License No.: 350001 SA-KL0059F 23Mar20

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Journey overview

Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Quito and Galápagos

Islands

16 Days / 15 Nights

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our guest in order to make a difference. Our commitment to

sustainable responsible travel, community empowerment and

conservation is world renowned. By embarking on this journey with us,

you are helping us realise our visión.

Our private tailor-made journeys offer complete freedom of choice.

The itinerary below has been carefully designed to give you a taste of

the exciting, endless possibilities and can be tailored to suit your exact

preferences.


At a glance

16 nights / 20 days

2 guest

DAY PROGRAMME

1 Scheduled flight from Hong Kong International to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

Overnight: Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center

2 Scheduled flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Quito International Airport

3 Arrival in Quito

Welcome and check in at hotel

Meals under your own arrangements

Overnight: Casa Gangotena Hotel

4 Visit the down town

Chocolate tasting

Cooking class with lunch

Middle of the World

Dinner under your own arrangements


5 Transfer from Casa Gangotena Hotel to Mashpi Lodge

Overnight: Mashpi Lodge

6 Full Day Activities

Overnight: Mashpi Lodge

7 Transfer from Mashpi Lodge to Casa Gangotena Hotel



DAY PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME

8 Transfer from Casa Gangotena Hotel to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Scheduled flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Baltra Airport

Transfer from Baltra Airport to Baltra Harbour

Overnight: M/Y La Pinta

9 Visit to Eden Islet

Visit to Chinese Hut


10 Visit to Bartolome Island

Visit to Sullivan Bay Island


11 Visit to Genovesa Island – Darwin Bay

Visit to Genivesa Island – Prince Philipe Steps


12 Transfer from Baltra Harbour to Baltra Airport

Scheduled flight from Baltra Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport

Scheduled flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport to Jorge Chavez International

Airport

Transfer from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Belmond Miraflores Park

Overnight: Belmond Miraflores Park

13 Overnight: Belmond Miraflores Park

14 Transfer from Belmond Miraflores Park to Jorge Chavez International Airport

Scheduled flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International

Airport

Transfer from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Belmond Monasterio Hotel

City Tour Cusco

Visit Nearby Ruins

Overnight: Belmond Monasterio Hotel

15 Transfer from Belmond Monasterio Hotel to Poroy Train Station

Transfer from Poroy Train Station to Aguas Calientes Train Station

Transfer from Aguas Calientes Train Station to Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu

Guided excursion to Machu Picchu

Brunch onboard the train

Overnight: Belmond Sanctuary Lodge


DAY PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME

16 Transfer from Belmond Sanctuary Lodge to Aguas Calientes Train Station

Second visit to Machu Picchu

Lunch at hotel

Transfer from Aguas Calientes Train Station to Poroy Train Station

In the afternoon, board the Hiram Bingham train to Cusco

Transfer from Poroy Train Station to Belmond Monasterio Hotel


17 Visit to Chinchero

Visit to Maras & Morai

Lunch in Wayra Restaurant


18 Transfer from Belmond Monasterio Hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Scheduled flight from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Jorge Chavez International

Airport

Scheduled flight from Jorge ChavezInternational Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

19 Scheduled flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hong Kong International Airport

20 Arrival Hong Kong


Expect the extraordinary

Casa Gangotena Hotel

Quito, Ecuador

Day 1 & 2- Fly to Ecuador

Today, you will take a flight from Hong Kong to Amsterdam,

then stay one night at Amsterdam, the next day take a flight

to Quito, the capital of Quito, it is the second highest official

capital city in the world.

Day 3

Upon arrival to Quito, our representative will meet you and

escort you to your waiting vehicle for the drive to your hotel.

Situated in a circle of Andean peaks, Quito is the world’s

second highest capital, with arguably one of the finest settings

in the world. Originally settled by the Quitu tribe in the first

millennium, Quito was an important part of the Inca Empire,

before being destroyed and re-founded by Spanish

conquistador Sebastián de Benalcázar in 1534. The colonial

center - declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978 - is

one of the largest and best preserved in Latin America. It is

home to excellent museums, churches and art galleries.

Day excludes:

Meals

Personal expenses

Any extra not mentioned

Day 4

Today, your city tour begins downtown, passing through the

modern section of Quito towards the city's historic district. Sit

in Independence Square, flanked by the Presidential Palace,

the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the City Hall. Stroll

past El Sagrario Church and marvel at the exquisite stone

facade of La Compañía Church. Visit the San Francisco Church,

built over the ruins of an Inca Palace in the 16th century. Ride

up the road to the Panecillo or the Itchimbia hills for a

breathtaking view of Quito. Your private guide will enlighten

you on the history of Quito.

During this tour, savour a delicious chocolate tasting in Galeria

Ecuador, where you will learn how to cultivate cacao plants,

and the process of transforming the cacao plant into

chocolate. Play an interactive game, where kids and adults

can practice how to sow and cultivate cacao. You will be

provided with cooking implements to prepare chocolate

truffles, and a variety of delectable ingredients including

cinnamon, salt from Cuzco, chocolate nibs, peanuts, almonds,

cacao, sugar, etc. A guide specialising in chocolate will teach


you how to prepare these ingredients, and in just a few

minutes, you will be relishing scrumptious self-made truffles.

After this tasty activity, you will be driven to the Café Plaza

Grande where you will participate in a Cooking Class with the

opportunity to create two typical Ecuadorian dishes. A

professional chef will be your teacher during this activity. You

will be shown how to prepare "ceviche" and the famous

"helado de Paila" (an ice cream made with fresh typical pulp

fruits, considered one of the most iconic foods of Ecuador).

The chef will guide you, and once your ceviche is ready, you

will continue with the preparation of the dessert. Then it will

be time to sit down and enjoy your delicious lunch.

Afterwards you will visit the Equatorial Monument, built as a

tribute to the French scientists who determined the shape of

the earth in the 1700’s. Visit the Ethnographic Museum inside

the monument, where the colourful way of life of the

different ethnic groups of Ecuador is on display. There is also

the Intiñan interactive museum that reveals the different

theories around the Incas.

Day includes:

Breakfast and Lunch

Day excludes:

Dinner

Personal expenses





Quito, Ecuador

The historic Casa Gangotena mansion has been restored as an

elegant boutique hotel. Lying a stone’s throw from the gilt

Jesuit church of La Compañía de Jesús, the Museum of the

City, Plaza Santo Domingo, the Presidential Palace, cultural

centres and bustle of Quito’s Old Town, the Casa Gangotena

enjoys an incredible location as it occupies a pivotal place in

Quito’s historic heart.

Rising on the south-western corner of the Plaza San Francisco,

the Renaissance-inspired building also combines Neo-Classical

elements over its three floors. Within the interiors is a wide

selection of guest rooms and suites offering accommodation.

There's also a specialty restaurant featuring a Casa Gangotena

menu. Lounging areas at the Casa Gangotena can be found

both indoors and outdoors on the terrace.



Mashpi Lodge

Mashpi Biodiversity Reserve, Ecuador

Day 5

You will be met by the Guide and transportation of Mashpi

Lodge (sharing basis) and transferred to Mindo Valley (3 hour’s

drive) Northwest to the Mashpi Rainforest Biodiversity

Reserve, which extends over 1,300 hectares and is a haven for

wildlife and biodiversity.

The remarkable new award-winning Mashpi Lodge is the

perfect base for exploring the Mashpi Rainforest Biodiversity

Reserve. It combines the highest standards of comfort,

service, guiding and cuisine delivering a wildlife experience

second to none. Sophisticated and strikingly contemporary,

the lodge features views of mountains on one side and the

forest up close on the other through floor-to-ceiling windows.

There are 22 understated yet luxurious rooms and suites, a

reading and learning area and wellness space. The dining room

offers a dramatic setting for a lively gourmet experience

where Mashpi's chefs draw from the diversity of Ecuadorian

cuisine and ingredients, making the most of its location

between the coast and the Andes.

At 03:30 pm we will gather together at the lobby in order to

head to the First Trail. This trail starts at the side of the road,

across areas where the forest is regenerating and large

patches of pristine forest. For this reason this trail is ideal to

explain the ecological succession processes and the

importance of forest conservation for the Chocó region. Also

this is a trail of great scenic beauty and toward the end of the

trail you will find one of the unique attractions, a forest of

“iron palm” (Iriartea deltoidea), which wood is used in

different ways, mostly in house construction. This is also a

very good trail for bird watching. It is a moderate difficulty

trail and the excursion takes 2 hours

Day includes:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day excludes:

Personal expenses


Day 6

You will have a full day for enjoy the activities available at

the reserve.

Air Tram (Canopy Gondola): The highlight of any trip to Mashpi

is the canopy gondola or air tram. The four gondolas will take

you through and above the canopy to an exciting exploration


of the Reserve.

The air tram consisting of two stations, six towers (with an

intermediate station, which you can embark and disembark),

and four gondolas which are equidistantly arranged and

separated by a distance of 500 meters (20 minutes) were

designed to explore the forest from within. The gondolas

travels through a cable 2000 m long at low speed (3 km / h to

50 m / min) and in certain occasions, the guides can stop the

gondola allowing a longer observation of flora and fauna. Each

lap takes about 40 minutes to complete.

The entire system were designed to combine some trails with

a gondola ride, and the capacity each gondola is four person

plus a guide.

Life Center: Located near the lodge, the Life Center was

conceived as a place for learn and discover, but also where

you can disconnect, while they admire the scenery and lie

comfortably in a lazy chair.

You will learn about many butterflies found in this region. You

will see the process of metamorphosis from eggs into a

beautiful butterflies. About 200 species of butterflies have

been identified to date in the Reserve, and about a dozen can

be seen in the center.

In the center, we have established a small orchard with

medicinal and ornamental plants and many varieties of shrubs

and fruit trees, including banana and plantain, cassava and

cocoa. This attracts all kinds of wildlife, from birds to

mammals - which facilitates the observation from the large

wooden deck. Most of the interpretation in the center will be

provided by our local and naturalist guides or people from the

local community involved in the project. You will find several

of the ingredients from these gardens in the dishes prepared

in the restaurant.

Trails: Within the reserve we have 11 trails, where we do

nature walks always accompanied by a bilingual naturalist

guide and a local guide, they are responsible to teach you

about the different wildlife: plants, insects and animal of this

biodiverse forest. The guides they are not only environmental

interpreters, they are also responsible for the safely and they

will watch that everybody follow the rules for the

conservation and protection of the reserve.

Because of the mountainous topography of Mashpi, the trails

have steep slopes and for that reason we have to place

recycled plastic crates in order to make steps. The most of

the trails are of moderate difficulty, but the inclination of the

trails is an advantage because the slopes allow more light to

penetrate into the different strata of the forest, increasing

the diversity of plants and animals that can be observed at

every level.

Observation Tower: One of the best ways to enjoy the beauty

of Mashpi is from the observation tower. From here, you can

see the wonderful view of the canopy and the complex


structure of the tropical forest, and in a clear day you can see

the lodge imbibe within the forest. The tower is a metal

structure with a staircase that rises about eight floors (26 m)

ideal point for the wildlife lovers, the species spotted from

here include toucans, woodpeckers, tanagers and parrots as

well as birds of prey.

Night Walks: The Mashpi forest transformed at night, with

much more activity than during the day. Optional night walks

they will be undertaken before or after dinner to discover

their nocturnal creatures and their behaviors. We can find

insects of all sizes, glass frogs, tree frogs, nocturnal birds or

mammals, and the glowing bioluminescence of a mushroom.

It's a magical world, often surprising the micro level rarely

explored, and ready to be discovered in the company of

experts.

Sky Bike: Located near the hotel, Sky bike offers an original

and exciting way to explore the forest canopy up close.

Designated for two people to use it simultaneously. A person

pedal the bike along the cable that runs between two points

in the woods, with a distance of about 200 m, crossing a

ravine on a river flowing between rocks and trees. Quiet, easy

to use and fun, is an activity for everyone, providing you the

opportunity to observe the natural world near the Lodge.

Refreshing Waterfalls: Water is essential for life on Mashpi,

and there is nothing more refreshing than a dip at the end of a

hike. Several rivers flow through the Reserve forming small

and big waterfalls and pools. The water temperature varies

between 18 and 20 ° C.

Day includes:


Day excludes:

Personal expenses




Mashpi Lodge

Mashpi Biodiversity Reserve, Ecuador

The sophisticated and strikingly-contemporary lodge is

designed as the ideal springboard for exploring the biodiverse

world of its reserve. A hideaway in the clouds accessible only

to 47 guests within 1,300 hectares of the stunning Ecuadorian

Choco bioregion, a world-class biodiversity hotspot. Mashpi

Lodge features views of the forested mountains on one side

and the forest right up close on the other through its floor-to-

ceiling glass windows.

Mashpi is like no other jungle lodge. Contrast the anarchy of

the wild with the clean lines and

smooth curves of the award-winning, 24-room design hotel.

See how the architecture reinforces

the difference between the forest and the glass cocoon of the

lodge. Unwind with gourmet cuisine. Close the door, lie back

on perfectly crisp bed linens, and relax while the jungle stays

safely outside.




Quito, Ecuador

Day 7

Early breakfast, then you will have a last excursion in the

cloud forest, after this you will received a box lunch for return

transfer to Quito by the Guide and Transportation of Mashpi

Lodge in sharing basis.

Upon arrival in Quito at 15:00, you will have the rest of he

afternoon at leisure.

Day includes:

Breakfast and box lunch

Day excludes:

Dinner

Personal expenses





Quito, Ecuador

The historic Casa Gangotena mansion has been restored as an

elegant boutique hotel. Lying a stone’s throw from the gilt

Jesuit church of La Compañía de Jesús, the Museum of the

City, Plaza Santo Domingo, the Presidential Palace, cultural

centres and bustle of Quito’s Old Town, the Casa Gangotena

enjoys an incredible location as it occupies a pivotal place in

Quito’s historic heart.

Rising on the south-western corner of the Plaza San Francisco,

the Renaissance-inspired building also combines Neo-Classical

elements over its three floors. Within the interiors is a wide

selection of guest rooms and suites offering accommodation.

There's also a specialty restaurant featuring a Casa Gangotena

menu. Lounging areas at the Casa Gangotena can be found

both indoors and outdoors on the terrace.



M/Y La Pinta

,

Day 8

After breakfast, you will be picked up and driven by your

private transportation at the established time for transfer you

to the airport in Guayaquil for your flight to Galapagos

Islands.

Following our morning arrival at Baltra Airport, we transfer to

the Itabaca Channel, taking a small ferry across the Channel

to the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. We board our bus to

the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, where we will learn about

the unique montane ecosystems and biodiversity. Lunch is

served at a local restaurant.

Highlands (Santa Cruz Island) After lunch, we travel by bus to

the highlands of Santa Cruz, one of the best places in the

archipelago to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. The

tortoises are easy to spot, lumbering around, eating grass and

leaves and wallowing in the small pools. There are several

lava tunnels in the reserve, too. A short bus ride takes us

down to Puerto Ayora to board Yacht La Pinta.

Day includes:

Breakfast

Lunch and Dinner onboard

Day excludes:

Personal expenses


Day 9

After breakfast, a panga ride takes us to Eden Islet, located

off the coast of Santa Cruz, where we can observe blue-footed

boobies diving into the water, reef sharks and frigates. There

is a chance to snorkel and, if weather condition permits, ride

in the glass-bottom boat.

Sombrero Chino Islet The tiny island of Sombrero Chino gets

its name from its appearance: a Chinese hat. This islet, only

formed fairly recently, makes a beautiful visit as one explores

the wildlife along its 400metre long trail, which begins at a

crescent-shaped white sandy beach. The cove offers excellent

swimming and snorkeling opportunities with white-tipped reef

sharks and Galápagos penguins.


Day includes:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner onboard

Day excludes:

Personal expenses


Day 10

This morning, a Galápagos icon awaits Bartolome Island. A

great way to start the day, with a steep climb up a wooden

staircase: the view from the top is worth the effort! Following

the walk, we take to the dinghies for a ride around colossal

Pinnacle Rock, followed by time to enjoy the beach and some

snorkeling. We can also ride in the glass-bottom boat for great

views of the underwater world.

Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island) After lunch, we board the

pangas to land at Sullivan Bay on the east coast of Santiago, a

white coral sand beach great for swimming and snorkeling,

and with a trail over a lava field that flowed here less than

100 years ago. This is the perfect place to see and feel the

volcanic origin of Galápagos while observing its wildlife.

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Day excludes:

Personal expenses


Day 11

In the morning, we begin our exploration of this island with an

easy stroll to observe marine and land birds. There is an

optional walk over sharp lava and uneven terrain for dramatic

views, or else we can return to the beach to enjoy swimming

and snorkeling at this beautiful natural harbor. The more

adventurous can snorkel along the cliffs or Paddle Sea

kayaks.

Prince Philip's Steps (Genovesa Island) The afternoon starts

with a very interesting panga ride along the cliffs before we

disembark for a short but steep climb up a wooden staircase.

Once at the top, the land is flat, allowing for a captivating

walk of about a mile to the other side of this small island,

observing large colonies of Nazca boobies, frigate birds and

storm petrels and the elusive short-eared owl

Day includes:


Day excludes:

Personal expenses




M/Y La Pinta

,

M/Y La Pinta offers a variety of exciting itineraries where

guests will discover some of the most beautiful islands in the

Galapagos. The yacht has the capacity to accommodate 48

guests in 24 comfortable cabins; four of which are connecting

cabins, and all of which are convertible from twin to queen

sizes and feature full private facilities.

Passengers can enjoy features such as a dining room, an

observation lounge and bar, a sky bar, wrap-around windows,

a Jacuzzi, cardio gym, kayaks, a glass-bottomed boat, and sun

deck with sun loungers.



Belmond Miraflores Park

Lima, Peru

Day 12

After your breakfast you will be transferred to Baltra airport

for your domestic flight to Guayaquil. Upon your arrival you

will take your connection flight to Lima, Peru.

Upon your arrival at Lima airport our representative will be

waiting with a sign with your name, located in the arrivals

waiting area (after luggage pick up) and directly transfer to

your hotel.

Lima, the Capital of Peru was founded on 18th January 1535,

by Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro, and quickly

became known as the City of the Kings. Within 70 years it was

the most important city in the Spanish-American Empire, and

was the focal point for European trade and cultural activity in

the región.

Day includes:

Breakfast

Day excludes:

Lunch and Dinner

Personal expenses


Day 13

Today after your breakfast, your guide will meet you at the

hotel lobby for today’s tour. Driving into the Lima’s Historic

downtown to visit San Martin Square, Aliaga House and the

Main Square (“Plaza de Armas”) where the Government

Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral, and Town Hall

are located. Afterwards enter the San Francisco Church, a

masterpiece of Colonial architecture, preserving the best

examples of Colonial religious art in America. Drive through

the exclusive areas of San Isidro and the touristic district of

Miraflores where you will enjoy magnificent panoramic views

of the Pacific Ocean and its beaches.

Your next visit will be the exceptional Larco Herrera Museum

that was founded in 1926. Browse the museum display of

45,000 archaeological objects, considered to be pre-

Columbian art icons. Everything is exhibited chronologically in

impressive galleries, showing the continuous development of

3,000 years of Peru’s pre-Columbian history. Enjoy the view of

their beautiful gardens, located inside a unique viceroyalty

mansion dating back to the XVIII century, and appreciate the


museum’s finest old Peruvian gold and silver collection.

Day includes:

Breakfast

Day excludes:

Lunch and Dinner

Personal expenses




Belmond Miraflores Park

Lima, Peru

There’s something special about a room with a sea view.

Waking up to the image of sun-gilded waves in the morning.

Watching the moonlight play along the surf late at night.

When that sea view is offered by a hotel in a bustling Latin

American capital city, it is something very special indeed.



Belmond Monasterio Hotel

Cusco, Peru

Day 14

After breakfast you will be driven to the airport for taking the

flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival in Cusco and after luggage collection, please your

guide in the arrivals hall for your private transfer to the

Hotel.

This afternoon please meet your guide in the lobby of your

hotel who will take you to the Main Square to visit the

Cathedral of Cusco, the mother church of the Roman Catholic

Archdiocese of Cusco; in addition to its official status as a

place of worship, has become a major repository of Cusco's

colonial art, It also holds many archeological artifacts and

relics.

We will then continue to Koricancha Temple, the most

impressive example of how Inca and Hispanic cultures fused

together. The remains of the ancient Peruvians' Sun Temple

were used as foundations on which the Santo Domingo church

and convent was built. The temple is a symbol of Western

dominance. The site is a living example of the co-existence of

Peru's past with European architecture.

We will drive 15minutes from Cusco to visit to Sacsayhuaman,

an imposing display of Inca architecture, there is still a

question over its real purpose during the Inca period. At first,

it was thought to have been a fort, but later it was considered

to have been a ceremonial center.

We will continue to Qenqo, an immense, rocky promontory

marked by carved steps, wells, and channels; Puca Puccara or

Red Fort; and Tambomachay where the architecture of this

Inca baths consists of a group of structures built with precisely

cut stones. Water from nearby streams runs through the site in

aqueducts and small cascades.

Day includes:

Breakfast

Day excludes:

Lunch and Dinner

Personal expenses





Cusco, Peru

When you open your window on Cusco, you can expect your

heart to soar as high as the Andean birds. Viewed from

Belmond Hotel Monasterio, the sight of this ancient city

cradled in the embrace of Peru’s vast mountains is among the

world’s most stirring. This hotel allows travellers to immerse

themselves in Cusco’s rich history and experience the city in a

completely unique way.



Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

Machu Picchu, Peru

Day 15

Please meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel, he will

transfer you to the train station to board your train to Machu

Picchu.

On arrival at the train station your guide will accompany with

a short walk to the buses that leads to the citadel and board

the 30-minute ride to Machu Picchu Citadel. (8000 ft. – 2432

m.a.s.l.)

Explore the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu accompanied

with your guide. Your expert guide will lead you through the

site, providing archaeological and historical information on

key areas of interest, including Intihuatana (the Sun Dial), the

Sacred Plaza and the Temple of the Sun.

This is an opportunity to revel in the energy and atmosphere

of one of the most significant and spectacular archaeological

sites on the planet, surrounded by the cloud forest, Wayna

Picchu and Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), the entrance to the

Machu Picchu Inca trail.

Buffet lunch will be included at Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

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Day excludes:

Personal expenses




Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

Machu Picchu, Peru

No picture of Machu Picchu can prepare you for seeing it with

your own eyes. Perched high in the Andes, it is one of few

places in the world that can be described as truly unmissable.

It’s on everyone’s travel wish list, attracting a million visitors

each year. But there’s only one way to see it in style: by

staying at Belmond Sanctuary Lodg




Cusco, Peru

Day 16

This morning you may rise early and enjoy the prospects of a

walk through Machu Picchu at sunrise, something which

people of strong spirituality believe to be the highlight of a

visit to Machu Picchu.

Today you will have the option to do one or two of these

hikes:

Huayna Picchu, one of the highlights of a visit to Machu

Picchu. The views of the Citadel and surrounding landscape

are extraordinary from the top and well worth the climbing

effort.

Inti Punku or Sun Gate, it takes about an hour each way and is

an uphill strenuous hike on the way out to the Gate.

Inca Bridge, constructed of a few narrow logs perched above a

sheer vertical drop – is believed to have served as a secret

entrance to Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu Mountain, large granite steps comprise most of

its trail and wind all the way to the top. The steep climb is a

challenging but rewarding hike and the 360-degree views at

the top are a gorgeous reward.

Rest of the day continue touring Machu Picchu with your

guide.

Afternoon bus transfer to Aguas Calientes train station to

board the train to Cusco.

Depart on the deluxe Hiram Bingham train. Dinner will be

served on board.

On arrival in Cusco, private transfer to your hotel.

Day includes:

Breakfast

Dinner onboard the train

Day excludes:

Lunch

Personal expenses


Day 17

This morning you will visit Chinchero, a small Andean Indian

village located high up on the windswept plains of Anta. The

village mainly comprises mud brick (adobe) houses, and locals


still go about their business in traditional dress.

There are beautiful views overlooking the Sacred Valley of the

Incas, with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped

peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon. Its major

atraction is its colourful market

Continue to visit Moray. The main feature that impresses is its

system of circular agricultural terraces, which are up to 330

feet deep. They are build using retaining walls connected by

an irrigation system. Moray can be considered a crop lab– they

used the terraces to create micro-climates and grow various

products.

We will continue on to Maras, the salt mines, or the famous

"salt pools" The salt mines of Maras are still in use today.

These days there are thousands of pools, or pocitos, with

each pocito yielding around 150 kilograms of salt per month.

You can visit the salt mines and explore them along narrow

paths. It’s fascinating to watch locals harvest the salt, a

process that hasn’t changed in thousands of years.

Enjoy lunch at Wayra Ranch, served on the outdoor terrace,

this traditional Peruvian buffet-style feast includes a selection

of tubers, meats and salads flavoured with a tasty uchucuta

sauce prepared with local stone-ground spices. Entertainment

is included in the form of a Peruvian paso horse display with

the excellently groomed horses from the property itself.

Day includes:

Breakfast

Lunch

Day excludes:

Dinner

Personal expenses





Cusco, Peru

When you open your window on Cusco, you can expect your

heart to soar as high as the Andean birds. Viewed from

Belmond Hotel Monasterio, the sight of this ancient city

cradled in the embrace of Peru’s vast mountains is among the

world’s most stirring. This hotel allows travellers to immerse

themselves in Cusco’s rich history and experience the city in a

completely unique way.



Departure

Cusco, Peru

Day 18

After breakfast and according to the flight to Lima you will be

picked up and driven to Cusco Airport.

Upon arrival you will be assisted for taking the international

flight home.

Day includes:

Breakfast

Day excludes:

Lunch and dinner

Personal expenses



Journey overview

RATES

01Apr 2020 – 15Dec 2020 Per person sharing

2 guests travelling and using 1 room HKD 157,690 up



Single Supplement HKD 60,000

Flights

DATE DETAILS

1 Hong Kong International to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

2 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Quito International Airport

8 Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Baltra Airport

12 Baltra Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport

12 Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport

14 Jorge Chavez International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

18 Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport

18 Jorge ChavezInternational Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

19 Scheduled flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hong Kong International Airport


Transfers

DATE DETAILS

3 Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Casa Gangotena Hotel

5 Casa Gangotena Hotel to Mashpi Lodge

7 Mashpi Lodge to Casa Gangotena Hotel

8 Casa Gangotena Hotel to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

8 Baltra Airport to Baltra Harbour

12 Baltra Harbour to Baltra Airport

12 Jorge Chavez International Airport to Belmond Miraflores Park

14 Belmond Miraflores Park to Jorge Chavez International Airport

14 Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Belmond Monasterio Hotel

15 Belmond Monasterio Hotel to Poroy Train Station

15 Poroy Train Station to Aguas Calientes Train Station

15 Aguas Calientes Train Station to Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

16 Belmond Sanctuary Lodge to Aguas Calientes Train Station

16 Aguas Calientes Train Station to Poroy Train Station

16 Poroy Train Station to Belmond Monasterio Hotel

18 Belmond Monasterio Hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Accommodation

DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Amsterdam Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference

Center

1x Deluxe Guest Room

Breakfast

Quito Casa Gangotena Hotel 1x Plaza View Room

Breakfast

Mashpi Biodiversity Reserve Mashpi Lodge 1x Yaku Suite


Quito Casa Gangotena Hotel 1x Plaza View Room

Breakfast

M/Y La Pinta 1x cabin


Lima Belmond Miraflores Park 1x Ocean View Club Junior Suite

Breakfast

Cusco Belmond Monasterio Hotel 1x Jr Suite

Breakfast

Machu Picchu Belmond Sanctuary Lodge 1x Standard room

Dinner and Breakfast

Cusco Belmond Monasterio Hotel 1x Jr Suite

Breakfast


Journey overview

What’s included:

All nights of accommodation mentioned in the program

Domestic flights

Private transportation in Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley and Quito.

Private Bilingual Guides in Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Quito.

Naturalist Bilingual Guide for all excursions in Galapagos in sharing basis

Meals as indicated in the program

Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands.

Migratory Cards to enter in Galapagos and all sites mentioned in the itinerary.

Second visit to Machu Picchu Ruins

Hiram Bingham Round Trip Train Tickets.

Domestic Flight Quito - Galapagos - Quito / Economy Class

What’s not included:

Early check in or late check-out charges

Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, etc.

Any video/still camera fee during the trip

Tipping,

Drinks,

Excess of baggage,

Medical or travel Insurance

License No.: 350001 SA-KL0058F 20Mar,2020

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. The above prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy & only applicable for minimum 2

adults traveling & check-in together in the same pattern.

2. The above prices are subject to Airport Passenger Security Charge, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, airport

construction fee and administration fee.

3. Package price does not include : -

o Cost of travel documents and visa fees.

o Personal expenses, optional tours, transfers and other services that are not specified.

o Expenses incurred owing to the delay of air / land carriers that are beyond our control.

4. The above prices are applicable to specific flight, air ticket booking class code, hotel choice, room type

and departure date only, and are subject to the supply and policy of airline and hotels. Connexus Travel

may adjust prices without prior notice. All prices are subject to change at the time of booking.

5. A non-refundable deposit of HK$3,000 is required upon confirmation, balance payment is required at

least 60 days prior to departure or deadline set by airline or hotel whichever is earlier.

6. Accommodation should be completed on or before Dec 15, 2020 or specified by individual hotel.

7. No amendment, cancellation and refund is allowed once documents are issued.

8. Other terms and conditions apply, for further details, please contact Connexus Travel.

9. Connexus Travel reserves the rights to amend terms & conditions. In case of any disputes, Connexus

Travel's decision shall be final.

10. All prices, information and images in this flyer are for reference only.

11. For others terms & condition, please click here for details.

https://clbr1.connexustravel.com/doc/Other%20Terms%20&%20Conditions_CTL.pdf

Documents

ITINERARY FOR EXCLUSIVE MACHU PICCHU & GALAPAGOS … · ITINERARY FOR EXCLUSIVE MACHU PICCHU & GALAPAGOS ISLAND Ecuador & Peru 20Nights / 16Days . License No.: 350001 SA-KL0059F 23Mar20