Independent Galapagos cruise aboard the Galápagos Legend with Ecuador's Amazon & Peru

17-Day Package from Quito to Lima
How deep is your love of adventure? Is it deep enough to follow the course of Charles Darwin to discover your own love affair with the wildlife paradise of the Galápagos Islands and the Amazon Rainforest? And delve further south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru? If so, this Globus Independent tour in South America is pointing you in the right direction. Ignite your independent spirit on a canoe trip downriver from Coca to the comfort of your Amazon Rainforest lodge, where you’re in good hands with a Naturalist guide to explore the jungle from its rainforest canopy to the forest floor. Be awestruck by the wealth of wildlife that thrives in this tropical wilderness.

Next, explore the historic heart of Quito and depart for parts unknown where blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, and diving iguanas of the Galápagos give new meaning to mind-blowing discoveries. Cruise in luxury on the Galápagos Legend and explore the archipelago in the company of a Naturalist guide. Sail upon pristine waters to discover the perfectly evolved creatures who thrive on this volcanic archipelago. Stroll the sand where sea lions bask and albatross brace against the updrafts above the cliffs. Sail, snorkel, and simply stay in a state of astonishment through the sanctuaries of spectacular species on Bartolomé, Santiago, North Seymour, and San Cristobal Islands. Visit the Giant Tortoise Reserve where conservationists work to protect the gentle giants for which the islands are named. Then, set your compass to the heart of Peru to ignite your independent spirit in Lima, Cusco, and magnificent Machu Picchu to find the “Lost City of the Incas.” Explore ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in South America. Treat yourself to a tour that is exclusively yours with free time, me time, and optional adventures that speak to your independent spirit!
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour:

• 3-night Amazon eco-lodge experience with activities
• Private guided sightseeing of Quito’s colonial center, including Independence Square and the Basilica
• 3-night Galápagos cruise aboard the Galápagos Legend with Naturalist-led excursions
• Landing at North Seymour Island to view blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and sea lions
• Hike to the summit of Bartolomé Island with panoramic views of Pinnacle Rock
• Landing at Santiago Island’s Sullivan Bay for a guided hike and snorkeling
• Visit to San Cristobal’s Pitt Islet and Cerro Brujo lagoon for seabird viewing and snorkeling
• Guided visit to the Giant Tortoise Reserve on San Cristobal Island
• Roundtrip internal flights to Coca and between mainland Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands
• Guided sightseeing in Lima including the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Convent
• Guided sightseeing in Cusco including Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Monastery
• Visit Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, and Puca Pucara Incan ruins
• Visit to Sacred Valley includes the market in Pisaq and Ollantaytambo Incan ruins
• Scenic roundtrip train ride through the Andes to Machu Picchu
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu with second-day entrance included