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

For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website148ECUADORItineraryEcuador Wildlife Discovery 17 daysCulture and history contrast with wildlife and wilderness.Discover the wildlife and wilderness of amazing Ecuador! Guided walks with an expert, canoe trips, great food and accommodation are all part of the package as we discover Ecuador's amazing Amazon Jungle. Take an extensive cruise in the remote wildlife haven of the Galapagos Islands, venture into the mighty Amazon basin, and climb spectacular Mt Cotopaxi.Trip InfoDeparture DatesDay 1 / Quito Your adventure in Ecuador starts with your arrival in Quito. Time is your own today. Day 2 / Galapagos Cruise - Las Bachas We fly 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. Ashore there are marine iguanas, while flamingos are common in the lagoon. Day 3-6 / The Southern Islands Cruising the southern islands, we visit Las Plazas, Santa Fe, Espanola and Floreana before arriving at Puerto Ayora to see the Charles Darwin Research Station and the giant Galapagos tortoises. We'll witness a stunning assortment of wildlife along the way. Day 7-9 / The Northern Islands This includes visits to Rabida, Puerto Egas, Bartolome, Sombrero Chino and North Seymour. Once again, wildlife is prolific and, in addition, we'll see spectacular volcanic formations. On our final day we return to Quito to start our exploration of the Ecuadorian mainland. Day 10-13 / Colonial Quito - Otavalo - Amazon Jungle After exploring Quito we cross the equator into Otavalo. We visit the Amazon basin for a two night stay in a jungle lodge on the Napo River. With a local guide we travel by canoe and on foot to learn more about this ecologically important region. Day 14-17 / Banos - Cotopaxi Volcano - Quito In Banos, we have many optional outdoor activities to pick from, including rafting, mountain biking, bungee jumping and horse-riding. We will climb to the lookout on Cotopaxi Volcano. We return to Quito on Day 16 for a final night together before our trip ends after breakfast on Day 17. Group size: Maximum 16.Grade: Wildlife Easy / Walking Moderate / Culture Easy / Cruising Easy.Transport: Boat, Bus, Canoe, On foot, Plane, Private vehicle.Accommodation: 7 nights cruise boat, 2 nights amazon jungle lodge, 7 nights budget/tourist class hotels.Meals: 16 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners.Other: You will have a naturalist guide for the Galapagos cruise but there is no tour leader. Your leader will join you on Day 9 of your trip for the land section of your adventure. 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: FridayTour code: GSEWStart FinishStart Finish201119-Jan 04-Feb02-Mar 18-Mar16-Mar 01-Apr23-Mar 08-Apr30-Mar 15-Apr06-Apr 22-Apr13-Apr 29-Apr20-Apr 06-May27-Apr 13-May04-May 20-May11-May 27-May18-May 03-Jun25-May 10-Jun01-Jun 17-Jun06-Jul 22-Jul17-Aug 02-Sep24-Aug 09-Sep31-Aug 16-Sep07-Sep 23-Sep14-Sep 30-Sep21-Sep 07-Oct28-Sep 14-Oct05-Oct 21-Oct12-Oct 28-Oct19-Oct 04-Nov26-Oct 11-Nov02-Nov 18-Nov09-Nov 25-Nov16-Nov 02-Dec23-Nov 09-Dec30-Nov 16-Dec07-Dec 23-Dec14-Dec 30-Dec201204-Jan 20-Jan11-Jan 27-Jan18-Jan 03-Feb25-Jan 10-Feb01-Feb 17-Feb08-Feb 24-Feb15-Feb 02-Mar22-Feb 09-Mar29-Feb 16-Mar07-Mar 23-Mar14-Mar 30-Mar21-Mar 06-Apr28-Mar 13-Apr04-Apr 20-Apr11-Apr 27-Apr18-Apr 04-May25-Apr 11-May02-May 18-May09-May 25-May16-May 01-Jun23-May 08-Jun30-May 15-Jun06-Jun 22-Jun13-Jun 29-Jun20-Jun 06-JulSee our website for full details of our Galapagos tours