Tour overview

This 21-day small-group adventure starts with a cruise in the Galápagos Islands, then continues to Peru for the Amazon, the Inca Trail and Lake Titicaca, ending in Bolivia. Groups have up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over, with local leaders and naturalist guides. You sleep aboard the motor yacht Grand Daphne in en-suite, air-conditioned cabins, then in hotels, two nights at a thatched jungle lodge, three nights camping on the Inca Trail in twin-share tents, and a night with a family on Lake Titicaca. Nineteen breakfasts, ten lunches and ten dinners are included.

After a welcome meeting in Quito, you fly to Baltra and board the Grand Daphne, which has a lounge, dining room and sundeck. Zodiac landings take you ashore on Santa Cruz, to the historic barrel post box at Post Office Bay on Floreana, and to Punta Suárez on Española, one of the richest wildlife sites in the islands, home to waved albatrosses, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. A final excursion takes you to Kicker Rock, a towering basalt crater split in two, before you fly back to the mainland. Snorkelling stops let you swim among sea lions, turtles and tropical fish.

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In Lima you have a free morning before meeting the Peru group, then fly to Puerto Maldonado for two nights at a jungle lodge in the Amazon, with guided treks to learn about the rainforest. Cusco and the Sacred Valley follow, with a community lunch, before the classic Inca Trail over Dead Woman's Pass at 4,200 metres to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu. Travellers who prefer can take the Quarry Trail or the train. Cusco has excellent cafés.

Crossing the Altiplano to Puno, you visit the floating Uros Islands, stay with a family in the Llachón community and visit Taquile Island, known for its hand-knitted textiles, before crossing into Bolivia to La Paz. The lake sits at about 3,800 metres.

The physical rating is medium, with a challenging trek at altitude. This trip suits active travellers who want a proper Galápagos cruise as well as Peru's great highlights. Single rooms and tents are available for a supplement.

Trip highlights

  • Cruising the Galápagos aboard the Grand Daphne (Days 2–4)
  • Post Office Bay on Floreana (Day 3)
  • Waved albatrosses and boobies on Española (Day 4)
  • Two nights at an Amazon jungle lodge (Days 8–9)
  • The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Days 12–15)
  • A homestay on Lake Titicaca (Day 18)

Your route

18 stops from Quito to La Paz

21-day route: Quito – Galápagos cruise – Lima – Amazon – Cusco – Inca Trail – Puno – La Paz
  1. Quito Days 1 & 5
  2. Isla Baltra Day 2
  3. Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) Day 2
  4. Isla Floreana Day 3
  5. Isla Española Day 4
  6. Isla San Cristóbal Day 5
  7. Lima Days 6–7
  8. Peruvian Amazon (lodge) Days 8–9
  9. Cusco Days 10 & 15–16
  10. Urubamba Day 11
  11. Ollantaytambo Day 11
  12. Inca Trail (camping) Days 12–14
  13. Machu Picchu Day 15
  14. Puno Days 17 & 19
  15. Uros Floating Islands Day 18
  16. Llachón Day 18
  17. Taquile Island Day 19
  18. La Paz Days 20–21

Why choose this tour

A real Galápagos cruise combined with Peru's Amazon, Inca Trail and Lake Titicaca. Small groups, local leaders and naturalist guides throughout.

Best suited to

  • Active travellers who want a Galápagos cruise
  • Wildlife lovers
  • Fit hikers keen on the Inca Trail
  • Solo travellers looking for a group
A blue-footed booby on a coastal rock

Day-by-day itinerary

21 days from Quito, Ecuador to La Paz, Bolivia

  1. Day 1 · Quito Arrive in Quito

    A welcome meeting and dinner in Ecuador's capital.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Baltra, Santa Cruz Board the Grand Daphne

    Fly to Baltra, board your yacht and explore Santa Cruz.

    Hotel
    M/Y Grand Daphne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Post Office Bay Floreana

    Visit the historic barrel post box at Post Office Bay.

    Hotel
    M/Y Grand Daphne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Punta Suárez Española

    Land at Punta Suárez among waved albatrosses, boobies and marine iguanas.

    Hotel
    M/Y Grand Daphne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Kicker Rock, Quito Kicker Rock

    An excursion to Kicker Rock, then fly back to Quito.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  6. Day 6 · Lima Fly to Lima

    Fly to Lima.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Lima Lima

    A free morning, then meet the Peru group.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Puerto Maldonado, Amazon Into the Amazon

    Fly to Puerto Maldonado and travel by boat to a jungle lodge.

    Hotel
    Jungle lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Amazon Amazon rainforest

    A half-day trek with local guides.

    Hotel
    Jungle lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Cusco Fly to Cusco

    Fly to Cusco.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 11 · Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley

    Travel through the Sacred Valley, with a community lunch, to Ollantaytambo.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  12. Day 12 · Inca Trail Inca Trail

    Begin the four-day Inca Trail.

    Hotel
    Camping in twin-share tents
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  13. Day 13 · Warmiwañusca Dead Woman's Pass

    Climb to Dead Woman's Pass at 4,200 metres.

    Hotel
    Camping in twin-share tents
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  14. Day 14 · Runkurakay, Sayacmarca Inca ruins

    Cross Runkurakay Pass and walk past Inca ruins.

    Hotel
    Camping in twin-share tents
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  15. Day 15 · Sun Gate, Machu Picchu, Cusco Machu Picchu

    Reach Machu Picchu at sunrise, then return to Cusco.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  16. Day 16 · Cusco Cusco

    A free day in Cusco.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  17. Day 17 · Puno To Puno

    Cross the Altiplano to Puno on Lake Titicaca.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  18. Day 18 · Uros Islands, Llachón Lake Titicaca homestay

    Visit the floating Uros Islands and stay with a family in Llachón.

    Hotel
    Homestay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  19. Day 19 · Taquile, Puno Taquile Island

    Visit Taquile Island, known for its hand-knitted textiles.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  20. Day 20 · La Paz To La Paz

    Cross into Bolivia and travel to La Paz.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  21. Day 21 · La Paz Trip ends in La Paz

    The trip ends after breakfast.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Sea lions on a rocky beach, Galápagos

Where you stay

  • Quito (1 night) Hotel
  • Galápagos (3 nights) M/Y Grand Daphne
  • Quito (1 night) Hotel
  • Lima (2 nights) Hotel
  • Amazon (2 nights) Jungle lodge
  • Cusco and Ollantaytambo (2 nights) Hotel
  • Inca Trail (3 nights) Camping in twin-share tents
  • Cusco (2 nights) Hotel
  • Puno (2 nights) Hotel
  • Lake Titicaca (1 night) Homestay
  • La Paz (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation hotels, a Galápagos yacht cabin, a jungle lodge, 3 nights camping and a homestay
  • Meals 19 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners
  • Galápagos cruise aboard the M/Y Grand Daphne, with Zodiac landings
  • Internal flights, including to and from the Galápagos and within Peru
  • Amazon jungle activities
  • Inca Trail trek with porters, or the Quarry Trail or train alternative
  • Lake Titicaca boat trips, the Uros Islands, Taquile and a homestay
  • Local leaders and naturalist guides

Not included

  • International flights
  • Galápagos national park entry fee and transit card
  • Sleeping bag
  • Meals not listed
  • Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
A thatched boat on a jungle river

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want hotels every night — there are cruise, camping and homestay nights
  • You get seasick easily — the cruise is on a small yacht
  • You are not used to hiking at altitude
  • You want international flights included — they are not

Good to know

FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Bolivia · UK FCDO travel advice for Ecuador · UK FCDO travel advice for Peru
A panoramic view of Machu Picchu

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Departures & prices

From £5,895 per person, twin share, tour only. 18 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

What is the Grand Daphne like?

A motor yacht with en-suite, air-conditioned cabins, a lounge, dining area and sundeck. Landings are by Zodiac.

What is the camping like?

Three nights in twin-share tents on the Inca Trail, set up by porters. Bring your own sleeping bag.

Can I avoid camping?

Yes. You can take the train to Machu Picchu and stay in hotels instead.

Will I get seasick?

Some crossings can be choppy. Bring seasickness remedies.

Do I need visas?

UK visitors do not need visas for Ecuador, Peru or Bolivia for tourist stays. A Galápagos park fee is payable.

How many people travel together?

Up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over, with local leaders.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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