18 days from Quito to Lima
How deep is your love of adventure? Is it deep enough to explore the Amazon Rainforest? To follow the course of Charles Darwin to discover the wildlife paradise of the Galápagos Islands? And delve further south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru? If so, this Globus Independent tour in Ecuador and Peru is pointing you in the right direction. Ignite your independent spirit on a canoe trip downriver from Coca to your lodge in the Amazon Rainforest, 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. Then, depart for parts unknown where blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, and diving iguanas of the Galápagos give new meaning to mind-blowing discoveries. Sail in luxury 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 islands of Santa Cruz, South Plaza Island, and other island sanctuaries of spectacular species.

After your Galápagos expedition, discover the sights in Quito, Ecuador before setting your compass to the heart of Peru to ignite your independent spirit in Lima, Cusco, and magnificent Machu Picchu. 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
• Guided sightseeing in Quito, Lima, and Cusco
• Guided Galápagos Island visits including North Seymour and South Plaza Islands, and Divine Bay
• Excursion to the Highlands of Santa Cruz to view giant tortoises in their natural habitat
• Snorkeling opportunity at Punta Carrión
• Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
• Guided visit to Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, and Puca Pucara ruins
• Guided tour of Sacred Valley with stops in Pisaq and Ollantaytambo
• Scenic round trip train ride through the Andes to Machu Picchu
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu with second-day entrance included
• Roundtrip internal flights between mainland Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands