ebrochure-latin-america-201719-euro

26 DAYS · 2 COUNTRIES · FROM y5845 PP* y225 P/DAY*
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO y 455
25
NIGHTS
Unique Special Stay:
1 night Jungle Lodge ,
& 24 nights in
twin-share hotels
39
INCLUDED MEALS
25 breakfasts (B),
4 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D)
Trekking option: 25 breakfasts (B),
5 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS
An experienced & professional
Trip Manager & English speaking
Local Guides
1 international & 5 internal
flights & transfers
ME TIME OPTIONALS
MRappelling (abseiling) &
canyoneering day trip
MKayaking trip on the Tambopata
River or jungle canopy climb
MSan Cristobal Island guided
biking adventure
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
• Go local at a salsa lesson
• Galapagos feast at our
favourite local spot
• Entry to the Temple of
Wiracocha
FREE WIFI
Free WiFi in
Contiki hotels
DISCOVERER
YOUR TRIP
DAY 1: Start Quito . Hola Quito! Meet
your group before exploring. Your expert
guide will teach you all about this city
& its past, then check out the views at
Panecillo. Later, visit the Equator line
b efo re dinne r. H ote l (D)
• Locally guided city tour to see the
Presidential Palace, Independence
Square & churches of San Francisco,
La Compania & La Catedral
• Visit Pa ne cillo lo o kou t
• Visit the Inti Ñan Museum at
the Equator
DAY 2: Quito to Tena . It’s out of the
city & into the lush jungle with spectacular
views, a perfect way to spend the day. Get
your adrenaline pumping this afternoon
on Class 3-4 rapids. Hotel (B)
MRafting Experience
DAY 3: Tena . This morning its all about
ME Time – have a lie in or opt to visit an
indig e nous co mmunit y. H ote l (B , D)
DAY 4: Tena to Baños . We he ad to
Baños today, the adventure capital of
Ecuador, nestled under the still active
Tungurahua volcano. Tonight get local as
you learn to salsa at our included lesson.
H ote l (B)
• S a ls a d a ncing le s s o n
DAY 5: Baños . With a free day, explore
your way & Baños goes off! Situated
in a valley of waterfalls & hot springs,
Baños is a hub for travellers who love
great weather, small town vibes & the
great outdoors. Choose your adventure
– horseback riding, canyoneering, or
a b s eiling . H ote l (B , D)
DAY 6: Banos to Guayaquil . To d ay
we’re off to discover Guayaquil, Ecuador’s
largest city & its economic hub. This
cosmopolitan city is one of Ecuador’s new
hotspots & a walk down the promenade
with the city’s colourful Cerro Santa Ana
district as your backdrop is essential.
H ote l (B)
DAY 7: Guayaquil to Isabela Island .
Today we fly to the Galapagos Islands.
Before arriving in Puerto Ayora we’ll check
out the islands’ old lava tunnels & see the
incredible giant tortoises in their natural
habitat. Later, get out on the water as we
head off to Isabela Island to relax for two
night s . H ote l (B , D)
• See the famous Galapagos giant
tortoises
• Visit l a va tunne ls
• Boat ride to Isabela Island
DAY 8: Isabela Island . This morning
we’ll kayak with sea lions & snorkel with
colourful fish (keep your eyes peeled for
turtles!) Later relax on the beach & take in
this amazing place. Hotel (B)
• Wildlife kaya king ad ve nture
• Sno r ke lling e x p e rie nce
DAY 9: Isabela Island to Santa Cruz
Island . Relax this morning before we take
off to Santa Cruz Island. This afternoon
we’ll visit Tortuga Bay for a stroll along the
beach & a swim. Hotel (B)
• Visit To r tu g a B ay
DAY 10: Santa Cruz Island to San
Cristobal Island . We’ll visit the Charles
Darwin Research Station this morning &
check out the tortoises & land iguanas
before heading out to San Cristobal!
This afternoon explore the island by bike
b efo re wa tc hing t he sun s et . H ote l (B)
• Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
MPaddleboarding
DAY 11: San Cristobal Island . Fir s t up:
a coastal cruise to spot native birds before
hitting the water in search of puffer fish
& cute sea lion pups. We’ll snorkel around
Kicker Rock’s 143m tuff cone looking
out for manta rays, starfish & maybe
a Galapagos shark. Later, relax on the
b e ac h , b efo re a fe a s t . H ote l (B , L , D)
• Boat cruise & offshore bird
spotting experience
• Explore Kicker Rock’s 143m cone
• Visit P u e r to G ra nd e b e ac h
DAY 12: San Cristobal to Lima . To d ay
we fly to Lima & relax before our next
ad ve nture b e gins . H ote l (B)
DAY 13: Lima . We’ll take a city tour to
uncove r t he cit y sight s . H ote l (B , D)
• See the Historic Centre, Barranco &
Mira Flores
DAY 14: Lima to Arequipa . We f ly
to the “White City” of Arequipa. Delve
into the city’s history with a walking tour.
H ote l (B)
• Cit y wa lking tour
DAY 15: Arequipa to Colca Canyon .
We drive through Salinas & Aguada
Blanca National Reserve on our way to
Co lca C a nyo n . H ote l (B , L , D)
S e e wild vic uñ a
• See the Salinas & Aguada Blanca
National Reserve
• See El Misti, Chachani & Pichu
Pichu volcanoes
DAY 16: Colca Canyon to Puno . Fir s t
up we’ll try & spot the Andean condor.
Later, experience the Andes along the way
to P uno. H ote l (B)
See the massive Colca Canyon
• Visit C r uz d e l Co nd o r
DAY 17: Puno . Catch a lift on a triciclo
before cruising Lake Titicaca to the island
of Taquile & the floating islands of Uros.
Meet locals & see their handmade crafts.
H ote l (B)
Rid e o n a t ricic lo!
Island boat trip on Lake Titicaca
• Visit the Taquile & Uros island
communities
DAY 18: Puno to Cusco . First up is
Pukara & its ancient ruins. See the Incan
walls in Raqchi & then the ancient Incan
ca pita l, Cus co. H ote l (B)
Visit Pukara, La Raya & Sicuani
• See the Temple of Wiracocha
DAY 19: Cusco . Experience Cusco on a
guided walking tour, then the afternoon’s
yours. Explore Incan buildings, or try local
fo o d o r adre n a line ac tivitie s . H ote l (B , D)
• Cit y wa lking tour
• Visit San Blas, Koricancha &
San Pedro Market
DAY 20: Cusco to Sacred Valley .
Today we explore the Sacred Valley. Take
a guided tour of the Pisac ruins before
a night in Ollantaytambo, one of Peru’s
o ld e s t tow ns . H ote l (B)
• Entry into the Sacred Valley &
a guided tour of the Pisac ruins
• Try some local chicha de jora
(corn beer)
DAY 21: Sacred Valley to Aguas
Calientes . The morning is yours to enjoy
the surrounding lush mountains of Aguas
Calientes before we board the train to
tow n . H ote l (B)
DAY 21: Inca Trail Trek. Walk in the
footsteps of the Incas on the Trail to our
highlight Machu Picchu! Take a train to
KM 104 & trek amongst the cloud forest
to the Sun Gate & Guardian House
where your hard work is rewarded with
incredible views of this magnificent
ancient site before returning to Aguas
Calientes. Hotel (B,L)
• Train ride to KM 104
• Tour Machu Picchu with our
Local Guide
• Return train ride from Machu Picchu
See p.28-29 for more info. Code: QULIT
DAY 22: Aguas Calientes to Cusco .
Wake early & enter Machu Picchu for
sunrise. Learn more about Machu Picchu
o n a tour, t he n e x p lo re. H ote l (B)
• Tour t he Te mp le of T hre e Wind ow s ,
the ceremonial baths & altar
DAY 23: Cusco. Why not start the day
rafting? Then get into Cusco’s amazing
nightlife until the sun comes up! Hotel (B)
DAY 24: Cusco to Jungle Lodge . Fly
over the Andes to Puerto Maldonado in
Peru’s southern jungle. You could hike
through the jungle for a canopy climb,
then chill to the sound of the jungle.
(B , L , D)
Contiki Special Stay Jungle Lodge
Visit t he Infie r no co mmunit y
• P u e r to M a ld o n ad o cit y tour
• Jungle ca no py hike
DAY 25: Jungle Lodge to Puerto
Maldonado . Keep your eyes peeled for
wildlife like the giant otter, before it’s back
to t he cit y. H ote l (B , L , D)
• Lo ca lly guid e d jungle ca ta m a ra n
boat trip
DAY 26: Puerto Maldonado to Lima .
Your trip ends on arrival in Lima, where it’s
time to s ay ‘adio s!’ to your m a te s . (B)
Please note: Do not book flights before 9:00pm.
HOW MUCH & WHEN
CODE: QULI/QULIT 2017/18/19
Start Finish Trip Trip plus Start Finish Trip
Quito Lima only Inca Trail Quito Lima only
€ pp* € pp*
€ pp*
2017
Aug 13 Sep 7 5845 6105
Sep 10 Oct 5 5845 6105
Oct 8 Nov 2 5845 6105
Nov 5 Nov 30 5845 6105
Dec 3 ■ Dec 28 5845 6105
2018
Jan 3 Jan 28 5845 6105
Jan 28 Feb 22 5845 NA
Feb 25 Mar 22 5915 6175
Mar 25 Apr 19 5915 6175
Apr 22 May 17 5915 6175
THE FINER DETAILS
* Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo, we
can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra charge.
Single room supplement add €1039.
Start Quito 7:00am & end Lima approx. 5:00pm.
● Trip spends Xmas in the Jungle Lodge.
Trip plus
Inca Trail
€ pp*
2018
May 20 Jun 14 5915 6175
Jun 17 Jul 12 5915 6175
Jul 15 Aug 9 5915 6175
Aug 12 Sep 6 5915 6175
Sep 9 Oct 4 5915 6175
Oct 7 Nov 1 5915 6175
Nov 4 Nov 29 5915 6175
Dec 2 ● Dec 27 5915 6175
2019
Jan 6 Jan 31 5915 6175
Jan 20 Feb 14 5915 NA
■ Trip spends Xmas in Cusco.
For travel insurance see p.78.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see
contiki.com/stay longer.
Note: Included flight times are subject to alteration.
Note: The Galapagos Islands have a compulsory US$100
entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park, a US$20 INGALA
fee & a US$10 Isabela Island tax that are only payable in cash on
arrival (subject to increase). Please ensure you have this money
ready to ensure entry to these locations.
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