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A compact 12-day loop from Quito to the Galápagos and Machu Picchu that combines volcanic wildlife, coastal snorkeling and high-Andean history. Ideal for travelers who want both nature and culture with guided logistics included.
A compact 12-day loop from Quito to the Galápagos and Machu Picchu that combines volcanic wildlife, coastal snorkeling and high-Andean history. Ideal for travelers who want both nature and culture with guided logistics included.
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Operated by Latin Adventures Cía Ltda · Quito, Pichincha
You step off the plane in Quito and the air tastes thin and bright; the city perches high at 2,850 m and the Andes rise like a visible spine to the south. Over the next twelve days you'll trade colonial streets for volcanic highlands, snorkeling coves and the stepped terraces of the Incas.
moderate.
12 days.
Moderate fitness: comfortable walking, short hikes, ability to handle stairs and uneven ground; allow time to acclimatize for high-altitude days.
A valid passport is required for international flights and island travel; visa requirements depend on your nationality—check consulate guidance ahead of travel.
Yes — the itinerary includes a free morning after arrival in Cusco to rest and acclimatize; avoid heavy exertion on arrival day.
The tour includes most breakfasts, selected lunches and dinners, airport transfers, boats in the Galápagos and private vehicle transfers as listed; check the itinerary for meal counts.
Yes — snorkeling outings target shallow reefs and beginners can participate; basic snorkeling skills are helpful but guides provide instruction and equipment is noted as included.
The route links Quito's colonial center—built on Inca foundations—with Peru's Sacred Valley, where Inca engineering shaped steep Andean slopes into agricultural terraces.
Both the Galápagos and Machu Picchu are protected; follow guide instructions closely, stay on marked paths and use reef-safe products to minimize impact.
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