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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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Machu Picchu Galapagos Legend
( 14 Days and 13 Nights
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Cruise on board of M/V Galapagos Legend
(Superior First Class)
Fixed departure dates on Sundays from Lima Peru
Hotels included in this package
Boulevard Hotel Lima Peru
Novotel Cusco Peru
Pueblo Aguas Calientes (Machu
Picchu) Peru
Sheraton Four Points Quito Ecuador
| Low Season
Rates |
Low Season Rates
Price per person US$3988 based on Double Occupancy Price per person
US$6200 based on Single Occupancy Low Season |
08 January to January 21,
01 March to 12 March
01 May to June 30,
03 September to 30 September,
26 November to 16 December |
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| High Season
Rates |
High Season Rates
Price per person US$4090 based on Double Occupancy Price per person
US$6394 based on Single Occupancy |
High Season
Rest of the year |
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Day 1 LIMA (SUNDAY)
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Day 2 - LIMA / CUSCO (MONDAY)
Pick up and transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cusco (airfare
not included). Upon arrival, you will be met and driven to Picoaga Hotel or
similar ,followed by a few cups of mate de coca, whilst you iron out any
questions you may have with us. Rest of the day at leisure to allow your
body acclimatizes. Overnight (B)
Day 3 - PISAC & OLLANTAYTAMBO (TUESDAY)
(Note: This Tour is available just on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday).
You will be picked up at 8,45A.M. Full day excursion to the Urubamba Valley,
visiting: the village of Pisac, a picturesque town of creole and colonial
aspect and its lndian market and craftfair. Lunch provided. In the afternoon
you'll visit to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an architectural group that
in the days of the Tahuantinsuyo empire was a gigantic agricultural,
administrative, social, religious and military complex, then the Chincero
market. At the end Return to Cusco and Overnight. (B,L)
Day 4 - CUSCO CITY TOUR (WEDNESDAY)
Morning at leisure . At 1:45pm Cusco city tour. This tour includes the major
sites of historical interest in Cusco, including the ruins of Sacsahuaman,
Kenko and Tambomachay and the temple of the Sun. Also included in this is a
tourist card, giving you access to all the sites in the Cusco area as a
whole (i.e.,including outside of the City itself). This tour finishes at
18:00. Overnight. (B)
Day 5 - CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU (overnight stay) (THURSDAY) All day
excursion by alpine train to Machu Picchu. At 5:30 am you will leave the
Hotel, with a pack lunch to the train which leaves at 6:00 am. Travel is in
"Vistadome" Class (formerly "Autowagon"). At 9:40 a.m., you will arrive at
the Aguas Calientes Station, from where you take a 25 minutes bus ride to
the ruins of Machu Picchu. Once there, you will have a guided tour, with an
English speaking guide. The ruins are on the eastern slope of Machu Picchu
in two separate areas: the agricultural and the urban. Lunch at the Machu
Picchu Sanctuary Lodge (included). Overnight at Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel or
similar. (B,L)
Day 6 - MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO (FRIDAY)
Morning at leisure to explore the area by your own (entrance fee and
transportation not included).
Suggestions: Optional visit to the Machu Picchu ruins (entrance fee and
transportation not included for this day in the rate). Optional visit to the
local hot springs - Aguas Calientes town (bring with you a bathing-suit). In
the afternoon you will take the train to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco,
transfer to Picoaga Hotel or similar. ( B )
Day 7 - CUZCO / LIMA (SATURDAY)
Transfer from hotel to the airport for your return flight back to Lima
(airfare not included) Upon arrival transfer to Boulevard Hotel or similar.
Overnight. (B)
Day 8 (SUNDAY)
Pick up and transfer to the airport to take the international flight to
Quito (airfare not included). Meeting and assistance upon arrival in Quito
and transfer to the Four Points Sheraton Hotel or similar for overnight.
Day 9 (MONDAY)
Departure from Quito to Baltra airport in Galapagos, (approx. 2 hours and
half flight, AIRFARE INCLUDED). Passengers are greeted by guides at the
airport and transfer to the M/V Galapagos Legend. Lunch on board of the M/V
Galapagos Legend. In the afternoon visit to Dragon Hill, After a dry landing
at a dock, the walk takes the passengers to a hypersalinic lagoon behind the
beach often frequented by flamingos. The trail then leads up a winding trail
to Dragon Hill, which offers a beautiful view of the bay, This area is a
nesting site of a big number of land iguanas re-introduced by the Charles
Darwin Research Station. There is also a Scalesia tree forest. Return on
board, the crew will welcome you with canapés to the passengers. Passenger
welcome & briefing, there is a cocktail and a presentation of the crew. At
this time a safety drill is practiced. Free time on board, Guide’s briefing
on next day activities at the auditorium Dinner
Day 10 (TUESDAY)
Wake up call. In each cabin there are speakers and a light music will awaken
passengers softly. Buffet Breakfast Disembark at El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps) in Genovesa Island, dry & wet landing and walk in lava terrain. On
the sides of the walk passengers will observe red footed boobies and
frigates and Palo Santo trees. Return on board, the crew will welcome you
with canapés. Lunch. In the afternoon visit of Darwin Bay, wet landing and
observation of red-footed boobies, frigates, sea lions, lava gulls and night
herons, fiddler crabs, opportunity to snorkeling in the bay to observe
sharks and rays. Return on board, the crew will welcome you with canapés.
Free time on board. Guides briefing on next day activities at the living
room. Dinner.
Day 11 (WEDNESDAY)
Wake up call. In each cabin there are speakers and a light music will awaken
passengers softly. Buffet Breakfast Disembark at Punta Suarez (Española
Island), dry landing and walk on lava terrain. Aside from the sea lion
colonies this is one of the most important sites for bird watching. Here as
soon as you disembark many species can be spotted up close, among these the
hood mocking bird, red billed tropic birds. You will also spot large marine
iguanas with traces of green and red along with lava lizards and colorful
sally light foot crabs. After a short trek you will run into colonies of
masked and blue footed boobies and their nesting grounds sometimes
overlapped over the trail. You will also find Galapagos doves, hawks and
swallow-tailed gulls. After crossing the nesting grounds you will reach the
world colony of waved albatross (15000 approx.), they all come to the
Galapagos for their mating rituals. Finally you will visit the blowhole
where water shoots into the air at almost 23 m. (75 ft.). After a 3 hour
trek you will want to stay longer. Return on board, the crew will welcome
you with canapés. Lunch. In the afternoon dry landing at Baquerizo Moreno
port in San Cristobal Island. You will visit the Interpretation Center,
where you will learn about the natural and human history of the islands
through display presentations, lasts more or less one hour. There is some
time to shop in town. Return on board, the crew will welcome you with
canapés to the passengers. Free time on board. Guides briefing on next day
activities at the living room. Dinner.
Day 12 (THURSDAY)
Wake up call. In each cabin there are speakers and a light music will awaken
passengers softly. Buffet Breakfast Disembarkation at Baltra Beach (wet
landing) which is located at north of Santa Cruz Island, in this site you
will be encountered by sea lions that will be found bodysurfing, marine
iguanas, sea turtles and the opportunity to swim in the beach and this site
is perfect for snorkeling. Return on board the M/V Galapagos Legend, Check
out and depart to the airport, flight to Quito (AIRFARE INCLUDED). Meeting
and assistance upon arrival in Quito and transfer to the Four Points
Sheraton Hotel or similar for overnight.
Day 13 (FRIDAY)
Today's Quito city tour takes you to the Legislative Palace, the monastery
of San Augustin, Plaza of Independence, La Compania Church, Cathedral of San
Francisco & Panecillo Hill for a panoramic view of the city. Overnight at
the Four Points Sheraton hotel or similar.
Day 14 (SATURDAY)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your connection flight. (B)
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INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double or single
occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions
with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
Note : We can replace above Hotels with other one with the same characteristics
in the case that it becomes necessary for operative and other reasonable causes.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International and domestic airfares,
airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage
charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic
and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind,
laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and
items of personal nature.
Galapagos National Park Tax ( US$132 per person), entrance for the Quito city
tour, Special equipment rentals, excess baggage charges, Alcoholic and non
alcoholic beverages, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, Tips and
personal expenses.
We reserve the right to alter or omit any part of an itinerary, and reverse the
order of places to be visited or change any space reservation without prior
notice due to readjustment of National park policies, seasonal changes, safety
reasons weather conditions or force majeure which may dictate these changes.
These decisions are oriented in terms of passenger safety and in the interest of
the islands conservation.
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Published articles and reviews about us

2009
Testimonials
Noelle Melnychuk
Calgary, AB
Our tour to
the islands on Lake Titicaca was a
wonderful day. We had great weather and the people that we met
were very friendly. The island of Taguile was a beautiful little
paradise. The hotel in Puno was very good, with a great
breakfast. It is too bad we could only stay one night. We kept
the room for the second night so that we could freshen up before
going on the bus to Cusco Peru.
Thank you for everything that you have done to make our trip so
enjoyable. Please pass along to Christi our thanks for the great
job that she did in organizing our tour. She was able to
assemble an itinerary that included everything that we asked for
and still was not too rushed. It was an enjoyable, informative
and relaxing time.
Thank you again to all of the staff at
Peru travel Gateway
and your suppliers for making this a wonderful experience.
Peggy Chang
McLean, VA
US
I always wanted to write
you a line and let you know my husband and I had a great time in
Peru. Thank
you so much for the arrangement; everything was really smooth! The
guide in
Cusco, Eriksson, was really great. thank
you also for helping me with all
the reservation and all the changes!! Cusco and
Machu Picchu were all
fantastic, I"m sure we will want to go back to Peru at some point
again, and
I"ll definitely contact you again!! Thank you!!
Sincerely,
Peggy Chang
Mary W. Earp
WINNALSAW, NC
US
We had a very nice trip to Peru.
Thanks for you help. Our hotels in Peru
were what we expected, very nice and the hotel help went out of
their way to make sure we were comfortable and had what we needed.
Our guides were outstanding. Always on time and catered to our
needs. Our groups were small except for the Sacred Valley tour where
we had 25 members. Food was plentiful and tasty at each restaurant.
The Hotel Casa Andina in Cusco gave us an upgrade when we returned
from MP which was very nice. Also, the Radisson gave us an upgrade
when we returned to Lima although we stayed only 6 hours.
Again, thanks for your services. I feel very fortunate that I
selected your travel services, because of the services. Several on
the trip thought I was mighty brave to select an unknown agency. I
was impressed with Ivan during our first emails and phone
conversations. I trusted him and he trusted me, this makes for happy
results for everyone.
Sincerely, Mary Earp.
Wendy Feldman
Los Angeles, CA
US 90025
I just returned back to the US from my trip to Peru. I wanted to let
you know how grateful I am for the wonderful experience that you
help me coordinate and plan. I loved all of the sites and felt I had
a unique experience that I will never forget.
The tour planners and the tour
guides were all wonderful and extremely helpful. Each of them were
very polite and knowledgable about their subjects and locations. I
learned alot about Peru and its customs.
The hotel on Machu Picchu (Sanctuary Lodge) and the hotel in Puno
(The Libertador) were excellent and I would recommend anyone to stay
in each of those locations. The San Augustin El Dorado was just
adequate; I found the hotel to be clean and the staff helpful, but
there is too much noise during the evening and mornings; this is
because many of the rooms overlook the central lobby of the hotel
and the acoustics create echos of sound from the front desk and
those people having conversations in the lobby area. Also, the space
heaters in each of the El Dorado rooms I stayed in did not work at
all. I do not think I would recommend the hotel to people unless
they didn't mind a noisy atmosphere.
The Posada del Inca hotel in Bolivia was very nice; I really liked
the rustic feel and intimate setting and the private gardens--the
views of Lake Titicaca and the mountains were spectacular. Although
I didn't realize it would be a hike (literally) up to it. One of the
couples I was travelling with on the first day in Bolivia had
trouble making it up the hillside (they didn't know they would have
to hike to the top to get to the hotel). I would recommend letting
potential guests know that it is a 40 - 45 minute hike from the dock
to the hotel itself. The guides were very helpful and it was good
that our luggage was carried up separately.
The trip was amazing and I just wanted to thank you for all of your
planning. I would recommend you and your staff to everyone I know
who wanted to plan a trip to go to Peru.
Have a wonderful new year!
Regards,
Wendy
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