For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website146PERU / Bolivia / ecuador / galapagosCusco & the Inca Trail 9 days An exciting short adventure showcasing the highlights.Cusco & the Inca Trail with Galapagos Adventure 16 daysThis adventure offers the highlights of the Inca Empire combined with the natural wonderland of the Galapagos Islands.In Peru, we explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and trek the magnificent Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Then we head to Ecuador for five fabulous days cruising the waters of one of the world's most pristine marine reserves. The volcanic Galapagos Islands are home to an amazing variety of exotic and endemic wildlife.Trip InfoTrip InfoDeparture DatesDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Trekking Moderate / Culture Easy.Transport: Bus, On foot, Plane, Taxi.Accommodation: 3 nights full service camping, 5 nights budget/tourist class hotels.Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.Other information: The National Park and Transit Card fee of US$110 is not included in the trip cost and must be paid in cash on arrival at Baltra AirportStart Day: Monday End Day: Tuesday Tour code: GSCIGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Wildlife Easy / Culture Easy / Trekking Moderate / Cruising Easy.Transport: Boat, Bus, On foot, Plane, Taxi, Zodiac.Accommodation: 3 nights full service camping, 8 nights hotel, 4 nights cruise.Meals: 15 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners.Other: Your flight from Lima to Quito on Day 10 is not included in the tour cost, and should be booked by your travel agent.Start Day: Monday End Day: TuesdayTour code: GSGTItineraryItineraryDay 1 / Lima Day 2-3 / Cusco Day 4-7 / Inca Trail Trek Day 8 / Cusco Day 9 / Lima Day 1 / Lima Day 2-3 / Cusco Day 4-7 / Inca Trail Trek Day 8-9 / Cusco - Lima Day 10-11 / Quito - Galapagos Cruise - Las Bachas Day 12 / Las Plazas - Santa Fe Day 13-14 / Espanola - Floreana Day 15 / Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station - Quito Day 16 / Quito This short adventure offers the highlights of the Inca Empire, showcasing Cusco, the Sacred Valley and a trek along magnificent Inca trails to Machu Picchu. You'll have a trekking guide, an assistant, a team of porters and all meals en route - there's no excuse for not reaching fabulous Machu Picchu on our Inca treks!Start FinishStart Finish201107-Mar 22-Mar28-Mar 12-Apr18-Apr 03-May09-May 24-May15-Aug 30-Aug29-Aug 13-Sep12-Sep 27-Sep26-Sep 11-Oct10-Oct 25-Oct24-Oct 08-Nov07-Nov 22-Nov28-Nov 13-Dec201209-Jan 24-Jan30-Jan 14-Feb20-Feb 06-Mar12-Mar 27-Mar02-Apr 17-Apr23-Apr 08-May07-May 22-May21-May 05-Jun04-Jun 19-JunStart FinishStart Finish201124-Jan 01-Feb14-Feb 22-Feb07-Mar 15-Mar28-Mar 05-Apr18-Apr 26-Apr09-May 17-May23-May 31-May06-Jun 14-Jun20-Jun 28-Jun04-Jul 12-Jul18-Jul 26-Jul01-Aug 09-Aug15-Aug 23-Aug29-Aug 06-Sep12-Sep 20-Sep26-Sep 04-Oct10-Oct 18-Oct24-Oct 01-Nov07-Nov 15-Nov28-Nov 06-Dec19-Dec 27-Dec201209-Jan 17-Jan30-Jan 07-Feb20-Feb 28-Feb12-Mar 20-Mar02-Apr 10-Apr23-Apr 01-May07-May 15-May21-May 29-May04-Jun 12-Jun18-Jun 26-Jun02-Jul 10-JulSee our website for a detailed itinerarySee our website for a detailed itineraryFor route details please see map above (Cusco and the Inca Trail) and map on page 150 (for Galapagos Adventure)

BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769PERU / Bailov / acdeoru / aggosalap147ItineraryDay 1 / Quito Arrive at anytime and take a wander around the streets of this colonial city. Day 2 / Galapagos Cruise - Las Bachas A flight takes us to the island of Baltra, where our Galapagos cruise begins. First stop is the beautiful beach of Las Bachas, a major egg-laying site for sea turtles. Marine iguanas and flamingos are common here. Day 3-5 / Las Plazas - Santa Fe - Espanola - Floreana South Plaza is home to both marine and land iguanas and, on Santa Fe, we go swimming and may be joined by inquisitive sea lion pups. We visit Espanola and Floreana, where we encounter hood mockingbird, waved albatross, Galapagos hawks, boobies and finches. Day 6 / Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station Dropping anchor at the town of Puerto Ayora, we visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and head into the highlands to see giant tortoise in the wild. Day 7-8 / Rabida - Puerto Egas - Bartolome - Sombrero Chino At Puerto Egas we see sponges, snails, hermit crabs, barnacles and fish in the tidal pools. A climb along the Summit Trail takes us to the top of Bartolome. We then head to the tiny island of Sombrero Chino. Day 9-10 / North Seymour - Quito North Seymour is our final port of call. We spot the magnificent frigatebird and blue-footed booby before returning to Baltra for our flight back to Quito. We enjoy a free day to further explore Ecuador's capital. Day 11-13 / Lima We fly from Quito to Lima. Over a few free days, visit many fantastic museums of the Inca and coastal civilizations and wander the colonial heart of Lima, and its treasure trove of great buildings. Day 14-16 / Puno - Lake Titicaca We fly to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Here we explore the lake and the floating reed islands of the Uros Indians. We stop at Amantani Island and stay the night with a local Indian family. On Day 16 we return to Puno. Day 17-18 / Cusco We travel by bus, crossing over the Le Raya Pass (4321m) to magnificent Cusco. Here we explore the Plaza de Armas, cathedral and main museum. Later you can visit Sacsayhuaman and the beautiful Sacred Valley. Day 19-22 / Inca Trail Trek We set off hiking along ancient Inca trails. Day 23 / Cusco After the trek it's time to relax and take in those last few sights in Cusco. There's some great shopping to be done in the souvenir markets that surround the main plaza - a local hat is a must! Day 24-25 / Amazon Jungle We fly to Puerto Maldonado and travel by boat along the Tambopata River to our jungle lodge. We hike jungle trails with a local guide and hope to spot macaws, parakeets, hoatzin and wading birds. Day 26 / Lima We return to Puerto Maldonado and a short flight takes us to Lima and the end of our trip. Galapagos with Amazon & Incas 26 daysCombine an exploration of Peru with the wildlife of the Galapagos.Combine the Galapagos Islands, home to amazing wildlife and natural scenery, with the highlights of Peru. Discover beautiful Lake Titicaca, colonial Cusco, spectacular Machu Picchu and the evocative rainforests in the heart of the amazing Amazon.Trip InfoDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Cruising Easy / Culture Easy / Wildlife Moderate / Trekking Moderate.Transport: Boat, Bus, On foot, Plane, Riverboat, Zodiac.Accommodation: 3 nights full service camping, 2 nights amazon jungle lodge, 12 nights hotel, 1 night island homestay, 7 nights cruise.Meals: 25 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 13 dinners.Other: Your flight from Quito to Lima on Day 11 is not included in the tour cost and should be booked by your travel agent. The National Park and Transit Card fee of US$110 is not included in the trip cost and must be paid in cash on arrival at Baltra Airport.Start Day: Wednesday End Day: SundayTour code: GSGIFor route details please see maps on pages 145 (Amazon & Incas) and page 149 (Complete Galapagos)Start FinishStart Finish201116-Mar 10-Apr06-Apr 01-May27-Apr 22-May11-May 05-Jun25-May 19-Jun06-Jul 31-Jul17-Aug 11-Sep31-Aug 25-Sep14-Sep 09-Oct28-Sep 23-Oct12-Oct 06-Nov02-Nov 27-Nov23-Nov 18-Dec14-Dec 08-Jan201204-Jan 29-Jan25-Jan 19-Feb15-Feb 11-Mar07-Mar 01-Apr28-Mar 22-Apr18-Apr 13-May02-May 27-May16-May 10-Jun30-May 24-Jun13-Jun 08-Jul