Peru & Ecuador & Galapagos
Amazon Expedition Cruise, Colonial Cities & Inca Empire Heritage
Yasuni Tour - 22 Night Itinerary
Combine an expedition cruise in the Ecuadorian Amazon with a tour of Ecuador, the colonial splendour of Andean cities, and magnificent Inca history, monuments and citadel of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
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Travel Highlights
- The wonders of the rainforest, magnificent colonial churches, local markets & hilltop Inca ruins
- Begin in the colonial city of Quito, exploring the wonderful UNESCO centre
- Venture deep into pristine rainforest on a seven night Amazon Expedition Cruise
- Explore Ecuador, visiting the Avenue of the Volcanoes, colonial Cuenca and Gauyaquil
- Enjoy daily excursions, spot exotic wildlife, admire rare trees and meet remote communities
- Continue to Cusco, where Inca and Spanish heritage blends in a fascinating city
- Visit the Inca citadels, colourful markets and ancient salt mines of the Sacred Valley
- Finish at Machu Picchu, the wonder of the Inca world, perched high in cloud forest
Tour Route
- Quito - 2 Nights
- Manatee Amazon Cruise - 7 Nights
- Return to Quito - 1 Night
- Avenue of the Volcanoes - 1 Night
- Cuenca - 2 Nights
- Guayaquil - 1 Night
- Lima - 2 Nights
- The Sacred Valley - 3 Nights
- Machu Picchu - 1 Night
- Cusco - 2 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Tour Itinerary
Quito
2 NightsDay 1 - Departure from UK
Day 2 - City tour of Quito
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Departure from UK
Take a daytime flight to Quito, arriving the same evening, where you will be met by our representative and taken to your hotel for two nights. This is also the opportunity for our guide to provide you advice, explain your programme and answer any questions you may have.
Monday, 21 July 2025
City tour of Quito
Enjoy an afternoon tour of central Quito, including the beautiful old part of the city, San Francisco main square and the Presidential Palace. Visit some of South America's most impressive churches and colonial architecture and pay a visit to the renowned Gold Museum.
Gina Castillo
Casa Gangotena
Situated in a newly-restored historic mansion overlooking Plaza San Francisco in the heart of the Old Town, the three-story Casa Gangotena has 31 luxury rooms: a showcase of eye catching style, contemporary design, antiques, furnishings, fine dining, modern technologies and quintessential comforts. Beautifully and eclectically appointed, the hotel invites its guests to explore and to…
Manatee Amazon Cruise
7 NightsDays 3 - 9 - Manatee Amazon Explorer Cruise
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Fly to Coca and embark
Fly to Coca and transfer on the river to join the Manatee Amazon Explorer for your 7-night cruise on a full board basis including daily excursions. After dinner, we experience the thrill of a night-time walk in the forest.
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Napo River
Sail downstream on the Napo River, where we have the chance to observe pink river dolphins, black caiman and anakonda. We may also spot the primitive hoatzin. Afternoon explore the rainforest by canoe.
Thursday, 24 July 2025
Canoeing, wildlife and a local village
Today we explore the Panayacu River Delta, where we take a canoe trip on the flooded backwaters and lake. This area is home to nine species of primates, 500 species of birds and is the perfect habitat for piranhas, water monkey fish and the white caiman. We also visit a local village.
Friday, 25 July 2025
Clay licks and local community
A fascinating morning spent at a parrot clay licks, one of the most fascinating sights in the Western Amazon. You will see large numbers of parrots, parakeets and macaws. Later, we visit a local community of the Napo River.
Saturday, 26 July 2025
Rainforest trails
Explore the Yasuni National Park to walk a trail in virgin rainforest, with a dense tree canopy.
Sunday, 27 July 2025
Local family visit and canoeing
Visit a local family to discover their way of life on the river. Afternoon exploring a blackwater lake by canoe, home to giant otters.
Monday, 28 July 2025
Rainforest observation tower
Morning to enjoy the passing pristine rainforest scenery of Yasuni National Park from the Manatee Explorer's observation deck as the ship cruises on the mighty Napo River. We go ashore after lunch and visit an observation tower, where you will gain an extra-ordinary 360-degree view high in the rainforest canopy.
Manatee
The Manatee Amazon Explorer reaches deep into areas of pristine Amazon Rainforest, bringing intrepid travellers into close contact with the extraordinary landscapes of the jungle, exotic plants and towering trees, remote communities and colourful wildlife. Guests stay in recently refurbished and comfortable air conditioned staterooms, stylishly decorated with panoramic jungle views from the balcony and…
Return to Quito
1 NightDay 10 - Return to Quito
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Return to Quito
Take a canoe ride back to Coca, from where you fly back to Quito. Tonight we stay at a resort hotel near the airport for 1-night on a bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Avenue of the Volcanoes
1 NightDay 11 - Experience Cotopaxi Volcano
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Experience Cotopaxi Volcano
Your journey continues as we head for the hills to explore the 'Avenue of the Volcanoes' and most particularly, the perfectly formed cone-shaped Cotopaxi Volcano which rises to a height of 5,897 metres. The volcano is set in the wild treeless páramo of the Cotopaxi National Park with stunning views. We stop at an Indian village where local weavers demonstrate their skills on the traditional shuttle looms and continue to Riobamba to enjoy its thermal springs surrounded by stunning scenery. Lunch is included today. We stay overnight at a local hacienda, one of this itineraries many highlights, where you can enjoy a delicious organic dinner with nearly all ingredients grown locally.
Hacienda El Porvenir
Only one and a half hours drive from Quito, Hacienda El Porvenir is the ideal spot to explore Cotopaxi Volcano and its surroundings. Located in Cotopaxi National Park, the farmhouse is 3,600 meters (11,811 feet) above sea level surrounded by four volcanoes. El Porvenir is a working ranch with local produce served in the dining room. Other…
Cuenca
2 NightsDay 12 - Ingapirca and Cuenca
Day 13 - Guided tour of Cuenca
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Ingapirca and Cuenca
Today we take a scenic journey south to Cuenca, a charming colonial city, embraced by silent mountains. On the way, we stop at local village to sample local life and the small Inca archaeological site of Ingapirca. We also enjoy an included lunch.
Friday, 01 August 2025
Guided tour of Cuenca
Morning guided tour of Cuenca including a visit to a Panama Hat factory and the elegant La Inmaculada Cathedral. After an included lunch, the rest of the day is at leisure enjoying this charming colonial town.
Mansion Alcazar Boutique Hotel
The Mansion Alcazar Boutique Hotel is quite simply the best hotel in Cuenca. Located in the historic centre, it is one of only a few hotels that retain private gardens. The building has a rich history and was beautifully renovated in 2001 by the present owners.
Public facilities include a bar, lounge and the elegant Casa…
Guayaquil
1 NightDay 14 - Cajas National Park and Guayaquil
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Cajas National Park and Guayaquil
We drive through evergreen cloud forests to Cajas National Park, with many lakes, lagoons and rich wildlife including Andean condors, giant hummingbirds and raccoon-like coatis. After an included lunch, we continue to Guayaquil where we check into our hotel for a 1-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Hacienda La Danesa
Located an hours drive from Guayaquil, Hacienda La Danesa is an excellent way to begin or end your journey in Ecuador if you prefer the untamed countryside to staying in Guayaquil. Owned by the Olsen Peet family, the Hacienda has many lovely touches including a relaxing spa, beautifully designed rooms and many rural activities to…
Lima
2 NightsDay 15 - Fly to Lima
Day 16 - Half day guided tour
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Lima
Transfer to the airport and fly to Lima. On arrival you will be met be a Veloso Tours representative and transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Monday, 04 August 2025
Guided tour of Lima
Enjoy a half-day tour of the city including the historic centre where you will visit the Presidential Palace, the Plaza San Martín and the Larco Herrera Museum, with a fabulous collection of ancient artefacts from all over Peru.
After your tour, your guide can recommend venues for an optional lunch or dinner at one of Lima's famous restaurants specialising in fusion cuisine, where the blend of Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Arabic, African and Peruvian influences all combine to create delicious cuisine.
Marvin Abato
Allpa
This small contemporary hotel is located in the heart of Miraflores, with plenty of access to local conveniences such as restaurants and shops. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and modern although simple in character, and all with modern amenities such as WiFi, air conditioning and private facilities. The hotel has a bar and restaurant serving…
Casa Andina Select Miraflores
The 4* Casa Andina Select Miraflores Hotel is located near the Kennedy Park and a few minutes away from the main shopping centres and restaurants of Miraflores. It’s a hotel that combines a contemporary Andean design.
The air-conditioned superior rooms are well-appointed with private bathroom, hair dryer, coffee making facilities, safe, iron and other facilities.…
Belmond Miraflores Park
The Belmond Miraflores Park is a deluxe oceanfront boutique hotel surrounded by a lush gardens, located in Miraflores, one of Limas most exclusive residential districts.
A modern exterior hides a touch of finesse throughout the hotel, whose 81 rooms and suites are luxuriously decorated with marble and granite bathrooms and king size beds. The observatory Restaurant on…
The Sacred Valley
3 NightsDay 17 - Fly to Cusco, transfer to the Sacred Valley
Day 18 - Sacred Valley of the Incas
Day 19 - At leisure
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Fly to Cusco, transfer to the Sacred Valley
Board a morning flight to Cusco, where you will be met on arrival by our guide. On arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel in the Sacred Valley for a 3-night stay (board basis and inclusions vary depending on your chosen hotel). The rest of the day at leisure.
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Enjoy a full day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop is at Chinchero to visit the local colourful and authentic market where indigenous people from the surrounding communities congregate to trade their goods, not only trading in money, but in goods as well. The Chinchero Market is also well-known for its woven handcrafts typical of the region. You will also visit a workshop where you can see the artisans of the region working in their place. From here we drive to the Moray ruins, used by the Incas as a type of open-air crop laboratory.
Our next stop is Maras pre-Inca salt mines located on a wide-open hill above the Urubamba Valley. From here we will continue down to the Urubamba River and stop to admire the beautiful views of the valley. Lunch. We cross a small bridge and arrive at a beautiful Spanish Hacienda, overlooking the Urubamba River.
We visit the huge fortress of Ollantaytambo, the archaeological complex believed to have been a gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military centre. The town itself is geometrically perfect; with straight streets, trapezoidal doors, and Inca drainage systems.
We continue to Pisac a small colonial village built by Viceroy Francisco de Toledo on the ruins of an Inca citadel, standing at the entrance to the immensely fertile Urubamba River valley which was called the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" for the agricultural produce and wealth it brought as the base of the Inca Empire. There is a tourist market with numerous shops full of handicrafts and weaving and also a food market for local people, particularly on Sunday when some women and children dress in their traditional costumes. We drive up the mountain above the town for a short to visit to the Pisac ruins. Entrance fees and lunch are included.
Thursday, 07 August 2025
At leisure
At leisure at your hotel where you can relax in this most magical region, or take one of the many optional activities, perhaps a trek in the mountains, or a visit to a local village.
Fernando Chara
Pakaritampu
The Pakaritampu Hotel is located in Ollantaytambo in the heart of the Sacred Valley; ideally situated for exploring the Sacred Valley, starting the Inca Trail, and taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The hotel has large gardens hosting a variety of local plants and flowers and is a series of four separate buildings, built according…
Casa Andina Premium
Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, just 10 km from Ollantaytambo train station. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers an Andean spa and a Gym, restaurant, bar, room service, telescope to view the night sky and business centre with internet access. From…
Sol Y Luna
Located in Huicho in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Sol y Luna has a stunning setting between the snow-capped mountain ranges of the Cordillera del Vilcanota and the Cordillera del Vilcabamba.
The hotel is a series of adobe bungalows, each with private facilities and a terrace, decorated in a rustic style and set…
Machu Picchu
1 NightDay 20 - Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
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Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
Depart on the Vistadome train along the banks of the Urubamba River, leading to Machu Picchu, dubbed the 'Lost City of the Incas' when it was re-discovered in 1911. We take a guided tour of the archaeological site, a city of aqueducts with crystal clear waters, of liturgical fountains and of walkways once home to priests, craftsmen, peasants and servants. Lunch and afternoon to explore. We overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes on a bed and breakfast basis.
Ursula Leonardo
El Mapi
A smart and contemporary hotel, located in the heart of Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes); the perfect spot to start enjoying a once in lifetime experience to the Citadel of Machu Picchu: the Lost City of the Incas. El Mapi hotel is located just a few steps from the main square and the train station,…
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Conveniently located next to the train station in Aguas Calientes, all cabanas have spacious rooms with en-suete bathrooms and are set amongst dense vegetation with gardens spread through the grounds, linked by winding paths. there is a restaurant & bar, a spa, walks and an orchid trail, that combined with the lush vegetation of the…
Sanctuary Lodge, Belmond Hotels
Set in its own gardens and the only hotel in such close proximity to the magical ruins, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge offers twenty-nine well-appointed rooms and two suites. Also located just outside the gates to the Lost city of the Incas, this beautiful hotel is the only one to command views of the site.…
Cusco
2 NightsDay 21 - Return to Cusco
Day 22 - Guided tour of Cusco
Day 23 - Return to the UK via Lima
Day 24 - Arrive in the UK
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Return to Cusco
The morning is free to explore. You may wish to climb Huayna Picchu, a steep climb but well worth it for the fantastic views of the valley and a different perspective of Machu Picchu. Alternatively, there is a gentle climb, back along the Inca Trail, to Intipunku: the Gate of the Sun, and the first sight one has of the complex if walking the Inca Trail. In the afternoon, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and then return on the Vistadome train to Cusco, where we stay for 2-nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Sunday, 10 August 2025
Guided tour of Cusco
Today enjoy a half-day guided tour of Cusco, visiting the main square, the Cathedral, built by the Spanish on Inca foundations and with an unusual local variation of the painting of the Last Supper. We also visit Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, part of which survived having a Colonial church built on top of it. From the city centre we travel into the mountains above Cusco to visit the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Puca Pucara and Kenko. The mighty fortress and complex of Sacsayhuaman was built with massive stones, some weighing over 100 tons, and which all fit together like a jigsaw, without mortar.
Monday, 11 August 2025
Return to the UK via Lima
Transfer to the airport and fly to Lima to connect with an overnight flight back to the UK.
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Maytaq Wasin
Situated in the heart of the Incan empire, only a few steps away from the main plaza, the Maytaq Wasin Hotel is contemporary in design, boasts high ceiling and plenty of natural light. There is a shaded terrace with views of the hills and chic common areas with modern decor. The hotel is only 150…
Casa Andina Premium
This beautifully renovated 18th-century manor house, just 4 blocks from Cusco’s main square – Plaza de Armas, is complete with authentic colonial character. It offers the intimacy of a boutique hotel but the comforts and services of a much larger property.
The hotel has 93 air-conditioned rooms offering private bathroom, safe, minibar, safe, TV, kettle and…
Belmond Monasterio de Cusco
Built 300 years ago atop Inca foundations, the building was originally the Seminary of San Antonio Abad. In 1995, the seminary was tastefully converted into a luxury hotel while still preserving its original architecture of arched galleries surrounding two elegant colonial style courtyards. The Belmond Monasterio de Cusco is Cuzco's premier hotel, providing its guests…
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | Rest of the Year | 1 Jul-31 Aug, 15-31 Dec | ||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Tourist | First |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £8,003 | £8,483 | £8,302 | £8,790 |
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What's Included
- 24 days /22 nights
- 7-night Manatee Amazon Cruise
- International flights (1 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 22 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners
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