Ecuador and Peru Classic 10 Days

This is a Classic tour which visits two countries , starting in Quito , the Andes , some volcanoes , indian markets , historical buildings , National Parks and off course Machu Picchu and more.Ecuador with its four worlds and Peru the land of the Incas , both have  a lot of attractions that you will love during this trip.

Tour Information

Price per person

USD 2950

Tour length

10 DAYS

Physical rating

Year round

Season

Year round

Group size

1 – 16 pax

Travel style

Start

Quito

Finish

Quito

Tour code

GE-EPC-20

Tour highlights

Start in Quito and end in Lima! With the in-depth cultural tour Ecuador & Peru Classic 10 Days, you have a 10 day tour package taking you from Quito to Lima and through Quito, Ecuador and 12 other destinations in Latin America. Ecuador & Peru Classic 10 Days is a small group tour that includes accommodation as well as meals, transport and more.
Day 1
TRANSFER IN; INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TO QUITO CITY
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Once you clear customs you’ll meet one of our Guides, then you´ll be taken to the hotel in Quito. The hotel is located in the heart of Quito´s business district and it has many facilities to make your stay very pleasant.

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Meals included: N/A
Hotel Accommodation: (DANN CARLTON HOTEL****)

Day 2
QUITO CITY TOUR / EQUATOR LINE
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Early in the morning we will start our city tour at Panecillo viewpoint to admire the Quito´s wonders from above, then we will walk around two hours visiting the highlights of the old city such as; San Francisco Church, Compañia de Jesús Church and Sagrario Church located on “Calle de la Siete Cruces” or Garcia Moreno Street. Then we will visit the Presidential Palace lobby at Quito´s main Square. Finally we will visit the first Gothic Church of Ecuador, considered the highest one in the city. This is another beautiful viewpoint to observe “The Avenue of the Volcanoes”. Then we will drive towards to the Equator Line Museum, finally we will return back to your hotel for overnight.

Meals included: B
Hotel Accommodation: (DANN CARLTON HOTEL****)
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Day 3
COTOPAXI PARK – RIOBAMBA 
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After breakfast we will drive towards Cotopaxi National Park, which consists of 34,000 hectares, and has a large variety of trails, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and, of course, it’s Volcano, which will captivate you with its majesty and beauty. In the area of the lagoon, Limpiopungo, at 3830 meters above sea level, you will find an enormous diversity of flora and fauna – it is also possible to hike around the lagoon´s shore, where native birds of the Andes are plentiful. Then we will drive higher up to Cotopaxi Staging Area, at 4500 masl.  In the Staging Area, it is often possible to admire a Condor in flight. From this point it is possible to climb to the basecamp. Finally we will drive to Riobamba for overnight.

Meals included: B
Hotel Accommodation: (ANDALUZA HOTEL****)
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Day 4
DRIVE TO INGAPIRCA RUNS & HAT FACTORY
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Morning 2 hours transportation to Ingapirca Archeological Complex, the most important pre-Columbian archaeological site in Ecuador. (1-hour walk) through the site to get to know more about the Pre-Incas & Incas history.
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Then Drive to Cuenca City, upon arrival we will visit the famous HAT MUSEUM (Panama hat Factory). Finally, we will get to the hotel for overnight.
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Meals included: B
Accommodation included: (VICTORIA HOTEL ***)

Day 5
CITY TOUR CUENCA - TRANSPORT TO GUAYAQUIL

In the morning, we will visit Cuenca City (declared a Cultural Heritage Site in 1999 by UNESCO). The most representative sites in Cuenca are: Calderon Park (Central Square), the Modern and Old Cathedrals, the Flower Market, and Larga Street with its colonial houses, all of which are unforgettable.
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We will also visit the Tomebamba River and the Broken Bridge, since they are famous landmarks. Of course, an attraction impossible to skip is the Ethnographic Museum (Museo de las Culturas Aborigines). The Ethnographic Museum is a must-see because of its unique art collection from across the country.
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Finally, we will drive towards to Guayaquil City for your last overnight in Ecuador.
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Meals included: B
Hotel Accommodation: (GRAND HOTEL GUAYAQUIL ***)

Day 6
TRANSFER OUT - INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TO LIMA / CUSCO
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Early in the morning we will transfer you to Guayaquil’s International Airport for your flight to Cusco trough Lima.
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Upon your arrival, one of our Peru Guides will meet you at the Airport to take you to the hotel in downtown Cusco.
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In the afternoon, you will go on a tour around the City well known as the Capital of INCAS and for all its treasures.
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You will visit the centric part of Cusco and also several Inca Temples such as: Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo and Tambomachay. Finally, back to the Hotel for overnight.
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Meals included: B
Hotel Accommodation: (Casa Andina Select Hotel ****)

Day 7
SACRED VALLEY TOUR – AGUAS CALIENTES
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In the morning you will go on tour to the famous Sacred Valley at Urubamba valley: we will visit Ruins Pisac, Urubamba & Ollantaytambo Temple.
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Buffet lunch at Tunupa´s Restaurant in Urubamba. Then you will take the Train Expedition from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in Aguas Calientes
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Meals included: B/L
Hotel Accommodation: (CASA ANDINA SELECT ****)

Day 8
MACHU PICCHU TOUR – TRAIN TO CUSCO
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Early in the morning we will transfer you to take the bus, that will take you with the our Guide to the most beautiful Archeological complex known as Machu Picchu or Montana Sagrada, at this point you will have a guided tour through the site.
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You will have plenty of time to get best picture for memories.
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After this you will be taken back to Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy the town on your own visiting the markets around. Then you will take the Train back to Cusco for overnight, Enjoy the memorial views of the Andes!!!
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Meals included: B
Hotel Accommodation: (CASA ANDINA SELECT ****)

Day 9
LOCAL FLIGHT TO LIMA
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Early morning flight to Lima, then our expert guide we'll take you to a fascinating walking tour around our historical center. It's different as classic and unique, we will show you Palaces and castles our city hides, we are also going to take you to our great Saint Francisco Monastery and the impressive underground Catacombs!
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"The Main Square”, San Martin Square", Archbishop's Palace and the Municipal Palace, other great places you will visit are: the Train Station Palace, unique old fashioned "Cordano Bar", colorful mansion palaces, Jiron del Union Pathway, First Photoshop Palace in south America, Post Office Palace, Domenicans tower, Historical Rimac Bridge and lovely surrounded wooden Balconies and the next big project in the City the Under river subway.
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Meals included: B
Hotel Accommodation: (SAN AGUSTIN HOTEL****)

Day 10
TRANSFER OUT INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT HOME
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Our guide will drive you back to Lima´s international Airport, for your flight home… END OF THE SERVICES!!!
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From this day we can add more other excursions such as; Jungle Adventure 3 Days / 2 Nights, Galapagos Luxury Package 5 Days / 4 Nights.
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(We hope to see you soon in one of our other Destinations).
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The program includes

  • 10 Days / 9 Nights hotel accommodations (Tourist Superior CATEGORY rooms) DBL / TWIN Ask for single supplement
  • Welcome to Ecuador Orientation meeting
  • Breakfast every day of the tour , Lunch specified in program
  • Transfers and transportation provided by GUIDECUADOR /GUIDEPERU
  • Private Spanish/English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees according to itinerary mentioned as INCLUDED
  • All Sightseeings according itinerary
  • Travel Assistance
  • All hikes mentioned in program
  • Machu Pichu Admission Fee
  • Sacred Valley Tour

Not included in Program

  • International airfare to Quito
  • One way ticket Guayaquil – Lima
  • Round Trip ticket to Lima – Cusco – Lima
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Gratuities
  • Any personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
  • Any activity not specified in program
  • Any hotel nights before or after our Tour Program , if you would like to add ons please let us know in advance

GUARANTEED DEPARTS EVERY DAY !

24/7 Booking Phone Number: +1-888-469-2230

Tour Overview

Peru and Machu Picchu Best Tour

AGE RANGE : 10 to 80 year olds

ACCOMMODATION: Hostel, Hotel

MIN GROUP SIZE :( IF YOU ARE SOLO TRAVELER , PLEASE ASK FOR SINGLE RATE)

MAX GROUP SIZE : 15

TRANSPORTATION : Train & Rail, Coach / Bus, Private Vehicle, Plane

PHYSICAL RATING  :Easy

TRAVEL STYLE : In-depth Cultural

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