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Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands
2011
The Adventure of a Lifetime!
Itinerary and Costs
14 Days / 13
Nights
Starting August 15,
2011
Day 1
- August 15
Arrive in Lima, Peru. Meet and greet
with Ruben, Greg and Dean. You'll stay in a
magnificent 1595 Monastery that has been
converted to a five-star hotel in Cuzco. In
the afternoon settle in or take a walking
tour of Cuzco.
Cuzco is the oldest city in the
Western Hemisphere. As a result, many
splendid styles of architecture are found
here, reflecting the diversity of cultural
influences on the city.
In Cuzco’s main square there is an
array of beautiful, colorful stalls framed
by charming stone walkways and streets.
Delve a little deeper and you will find
beautiful little arcades with craft
boutiques selling wares created by local
craftsmen.
The surrounding countryside is also
stunning, with much of it sculpted by
agricultural terraces and once watered by
complex irrigation systems.
We will
have a welcome reception, and that evening
we will have a guided walk through Cuzco on
our way to dinner before returning to the
Monastery for the night.
Day 2 -
August 16
Tour of the
Sacred Valley of the Incas. Today we will
load our tour bus and head out for the day.
Our local tour guide will explain the Incas
history and tell us about the sacred valley
along the way.
You will spend the day exploring the
towns, markets and ruins scattered about the
valley. This is a very colorful way to start
to learn about the history and local culture
of the Incas and Peruvian lifestyle. In the
evening we will enjoy dinner at the
Monastery…
Day 3 -
August 17
You will board the Hiram Bingham Orient
Express train.
The Hiram Bingham
train is the most luxurious way to journey
between Cuzco and Machu Picchu. For many
visitors a trip to Machu Picchu is a once in
a lifetime experience. The Hiram Bingham
assures a magical journey never to be
forgotten.
The Hiram Bingham is named after the
explorer who discovered the fascinating
remains of the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu on
July 23rd 1911.
The carriages are
painted a distinctive blue and gold while
interiors are luxurious, warm and inviting
with elegant decoration in the style of the
1920's Pullman trains.
As passengers step on board they are
encompassed in a world of polished wood,
gleaming cutlery and glittering glass. The
train consists of two Dining Cars, an
Observation Bar Car and a Kitchen Car, and
can carry up to 84 passengers.
The
round trip between Machu Picchu and Cuzco
aboard the Hiram Bingham is a luxurious
experience where every detail has been taken
care of.
In the morning en route to Machu
Picchu a brunch will be served as you watch
the stunning landscape unfold.
We
arrive at Aguas Calientas and shuttle up to
the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. This
special lodge is at the entrance to the
Machu Picchu ruins.
You'll enjoy views of the ruins from
the lodge and relax in the open air grounds,
hot tub with spectacular views and even a
massage. That evening we enjoy a special
dinner in the private dining room at the
Sanctuary lodge.
Day 4 -
August 18
Today we wake early and enter the Machu
Picchu Ruins. We have a private Machu Picchu
guide tour us through the ruins for 3 hours
- early, before the crowds get there in the
afternoon. Afterwards everyone is free to
explore, climb to Wayna Picchu or just relax
amongst the ruins…
After exploring the Machu Picchu
Ruins we return to Aguas Calientas and board
the Hiram Bingham Express train in the
afternoon to head back to Cuzco.
That evening we will enjoy dinner together
for our last night in Cuzco.
Day 5 -
August 19
As we prepare for our departure to
Quito, you can gather last minute souvenirs
in Cuzco and explore the city before heading
to the airport for Ecuador.
Arrive in Quito, Ecuador.
Transfer to the modern hotel LE PARC, two
nights, ten suites, including breakfast,
hotel tax and service charge.
Day 6 - August
20
Tour of the City of Quito
This interesting and renovated city tour
starts with a visit of the Itchimbia
neighborhood, which is a place that offers
an spectacular view of the old and new city.
Then you will visit the old colonial Quito
starting in Santo Domingo Plaza walking
through one of the oldest streets in the
town “La Ronda Street” where you will see
how the colonial houses were built and how
the Quitenos lived in the sixteen hundreds.
Your walk takes you through the city museum
to San Francisco Plaza, making a quick stop
to try the typical sweets of Quito. San
Francisco is the oldest church in Quito and
it is full of history and legends.
Before
visiting the church we will
visit the USHINA jewelry, a place where you
will find fine art and exclusive designs
made of silver, definitely a must in our
city tour.
After this, a visit to La Merced
church is organized to see the arabesque and
baroque style that was used to decorate this
church.
Finally a visit to the main square….
Where the presidential palace, the main
cathedral and some other important buildings
can be appreciated.
La Compania de
Jesus church is one of the most beautiful
churches in South America or perhaps the
world, this is the last treasure to be
visited in our program.
Day 7 - August 21
Fly to
Galapagos and Board Yacht
Transfer to the Quito airport in time
for the AEROGAL Airlines flight # 032,
departing Quito at 08:30 AM and arriving in
San Cristobal Island at 10:45AM. Transfer to
our first class eco-yacht.
Begin your 7-night cruise through
Darwin’s “Enchanted Islands”. Accommodations
will be in ten luxury suites. All cabins are
spacious and feature a private bath/shower
and air-conditioning.
All meals, lectures
and shore excursions are included. The
excursions and cultural programs are led by
category “3” naturalist guides with years of
experience in guiding in the Galapagos
Islands.
PM: Visit Playa Ochoa in
Cristobal Island.
Day 8 - August
22
Cruising the Galapagos Islands
AM: Visit
Darwin Bay in Tower Island.
PM: Visit
Prince Phillip’s Steps in Tower Island.
Day 9 - August 23
Cruising the Galapagos Islands
AM: Visit Punta
Espinoza in Fernandina Island.
PM: Visit
Tagus Cove in Isabela Island.
Day 10 -
August 24
Cruising the Galapagos Islands
AM: Visit Puerto Egas in Santiago Island.
PM: Visit the Chinese Hat.
Day 11 - August 25
Cruising the Galapagos Islands
AM: Visit Bartolome Island.
PM: Visit
North Seymour Island
Day 12 -
August 26
Cruising the Galapagos Islands
AM:
Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
PM: Visit the Charles Darwin Research
Station in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island.
Day 13 - August 27
Cruising the Galapagos Islands
AM: Visit Suarez Point
in Espanola Island.
PM: Visit Gardner Bay
in Espanola Island.
Day 14 -
August 28
Cruising the Galapagos Islands
AM:
Visit the Interpretation center in San
Cristobal Island.
PM: Fly back to Quito.
Arrive in Quito at 04:15 pm. and then
transfer to the modern hotel LE PARC, two
nights, ten suites, including breakfast,
hotel tax and service charge.
Day 15
Flight Back
Home
Your
guide will pick you up at the lobby of the
hotel in time for your international flight
back home.
End of our services.
The
Galapagos and Ecuador schedule and the all
touring arrangements herein are subject to
change without notice and can be operated in
a different sequence, depending on
operational considerations. All hotels are
subject to availability and can be
substituted for similar hotels.
All
payments for custom-designed itineraries are
non-refundable in the event of cancelation
by passengers. Travel insurance is highly
recommended.
A Trip that will Impact
Your Whole Life
An exhilarating sense of triumph will
overtake you as you finish this
adventure. A feeling that no one will
ever be able to take away. The knowledge
that you have just experienced something that very few
people ever do.
This amazing experience really will
change you from the inside out and will
impact every facet of your life from now
on.
We're looking forward to hearing from
you.
Land Costs for Galapagos
Adventure
$14,800.00 per person
Land costs include:
All transportation inside Peru and
inside Ecuador and Galapagos.
All Yacht
accommodation during
listed Itinerary
(DBL Occupancy)
All
meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner,
during trip.
Cooks, drivers, guides, park fees
and permits.
All hotels in Peru and
Ecuador (DBL Occupancy).
Tips and
Gratuities.
Land
costs do not include:
International roundtrip airfare.
Travel expenses outside scheduled
itinerary.
Bottled / Alcoholic
beverages.
Excess baggage charges.
Personal Gear.
International
Vaccinations.
Optional single room
supplement.
Charges incurred as a
result of delays beyond the control of
Dean Cardinale.
You don't want to miss the
Machu Picchu
Galapagos Islands Trip!
Rise to the challenge and adventure of
ancient South America.
Call today to find out how you can be a
part of this life changing experience.
Please
call Greg Reid at
858-353-0432
or e-mail him at
greg@gregsreid.com
or
Ruben Gonzalez at
832-689-8282
ruben@thelugeman.com
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Ruben Gonzalez
Is a four-time Olympian, who's a living example of
what is possible when you dream big, believe in yourself and
take massive action to achieve the extraordinary.
Ruben will reveal how to become
unstoppable in the face of challenges and how to condition
your mind for success.
Greg Reid
Is a #1 Best Selling Author and the creator of the award
winning movies "Pass It On" and "Three Feet from Gold." Greg
owns several businesses including restaurants and retail
stores.
He'll show you how to create huge
success in whatever you do.
Dean Cardinale
Is regarded as one of the world's top
mountain guides.
Dean has climbed many
of the world's
highest mountains including
Mt. Everest.
Dean is the head of avalanche control for
the Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah. Dean will guide us in the
Galapagos Islands.
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