Enjoy this short trip and explore Quito, the center of the world, and the wonderful treasures the Galapagos Islands offer!
Day
Description
Overnight
Day 1
Welcome To Ecuador
Quito
Day 2
Private Quito City Tour (Including The Middle Of The World)
Quito
Day 3
Day 1: Saturday - Rabida Island
Galapagos
Day 4
Day 2: Sunday – Genovesa Island, Darwin Bay (Natural Paradise 4D/3N)
Galapagos
Day 5
Day 3: Monday – Santiago Island (Natural Paradise 4D/3N)
Galapagos
Day 6
Day 4: Tuesday – Santa Cruz Island - Out Flight (Natural Paradise 4D/3N)
The Cultural Immersion Concept:
At Cultural Immersion we believe, that what makes you journey special and authentic is much more than visiting the most important tourist sites of our country. The real experiences count more, this is the reason why we have created our programs thinking of the real traveler, who wants to immerse in the local culture. Our itineraries whenever possible will take you to very authentic off the beaten track locations not overcrowded with tourists, where you will really understand our culture, traditions, way of life and get to know the local people. Experience the real Peru and South America with Cultural Immersion!
Fast Booking Process:
From the moment we receive your request, we will provide fast responses and personalized service. Within hours, you will receive a reply with a preliminary itinerary, which you will be able to review and modify as you wish. After you have decided on an itinerary and the selected hotels have confirmed availability, we will send you our Booking Form, invoice and payment instructions. Once we receive your first payment, your trip is totally confirmed. 45 days prior to your trip, we will also send you a final itinerary, which contains all the detailed information such as: schedules, train times, flight times, etc.
100% Flexibility:
All our packages can start on any date and can be modified as you wish to better fit your needs (activities, length of the tours, schedules, sites, accommodation, etc.), just let us know your desires and we will be happy to put together the journey of your dreams. For instance, if you want a more adventurous trip, you may add biking, hiking, horseback riding or kayaking activities to make your itinerary fit your personal taste. As most of our packages are fully private, you will be able to make the changes you wish.
Safe and easy payment:
Once you are set on an itinerary, we will send you the invoice for your trip. At the moment of booking, we will request a 30% deposit from you. The whole amount is due 45 days prior to your arrival. For payments, we accept all credit cards through PayPal (subject to a 5% surcharge). You can also make a wire transfer to our account in USA, which is free of any charges.
Top-Notch Service:
Experience our top-notch service from the moment you arrive in Peru until the moment you have to say goodbye. Travel in one of our modern and comfortable vans, accompanied by one of our professional, carefully selected tour guides and feel at home at the our best selected hotels in each destination.
Expert tour guides:
Explore Peru with a completely knowledgeable local tour guide, perfectly fluent in English and Spanish. Instead of having a different guide on each day, we will appoint one guide to you for each region you visit. Our guides, native to this land, know the country like the back of their hands and will give you an inside view of the Peruvian culture. Start sharing their passion for Peru and have not only an educational experience, but also a new friend in Peru.
Private transportation:
Most of our excursions include a private van and professional driver. This give you the flexibility to be able to make stops at scenic points to take photos or just admire the landscape, stay longer at any place you want or start the tour a little earlier for instance. Take advantage of your private transportation.
Carefully selected responsible accommodation:
All accommodations are included at carefully selected hotels. We work with local responsible hotels, and we try to avoid big international chains. As part of our sustainability policy we have carefully select hotels with a lot of character and the best possible comfort and amenities, but with a sense for social commitment and with an ecofriendly concept.
Carefully selected restaurants and authentic food:
Peru is a well know culinary destination and food is very important in our culture. Even if you are not visiting Peru just for its food; this will be definitely a highlight of your stay. All meals we include are carefully chosen using the best local restaurant where you can try very authentic and delicious food. Most of our itineraries as well include a culinary experience at Cusco Culinary, where you will learn about the local cuisine guided by an expert Peruvian chef.
Peru behind the scenes:
It is important to mention that we have a unique authentic program. From the day you arrive, we will not take you through the crowded tourist routes; instead we have carefully organized our itineraries going to off the beaten track locations and visiting the most interesting and authentic sites. For sure there will be some visits to the most popular places such as Machu Picchu or Ollantaytambo; however, even when visiting these places, we will try to arrive at less crowded times and accommodate the visit using different circuits so you have the feeling that the place is just for you. We also believe that part of your visit should include contact with the locals to understand their way of life – therefore whenever possible we include visits to native Andean communities, a homestay or agricultural activities where you will able to not only watch but participate hand by hand with the locals.
We really hope you choose us to organize your once in a lifetime Cultural Immersion experience!
This morning you will be picked up at your hotel and have a transfer to the Lima airport in time to board your plane to Quito (flight not included).Upon arrival into Quito, be assured that a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Your driver and English-speaking representative will welcome you to Ecuador, ensuring that you have a safe and comfortable reception* Let us know your flight information so our driver can pick you up in time for your flight to Quito.
In the morning, your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel for your city tour of Quito. You will wander through the beautiful historical streets to learn about the history and stories of this marvelous capital city. Some places that you will visit are the Independence Plaza, which is lined by the Archbishop´s Palace, the Municipal Palace, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. You will also visit La Compañía Church, a stunningly beautiful and rich church designed with the style of the Spanish Baroque Architecture and decorated using intricate gold leaf designs and wood carvings. Another impressive church is the San Francisco Church, which consists of a temple, a series of chapels, and a convent. This church covers a significant area of land that was used as a market center and a place of significant strategic and historical importance for the indigenous population of Quito. You will also visit Mitad del Mundo, the Middle of the World, a monument and museum park dedicated to the equator. The site depicts the equatorial line and contains a monument commemorating the first Geodesic mission of the French Academy of Science, a museum about the indigenous ethnography of Ecuador, a planetarium, and a model of Quito City. In the afternoon, you will return to your hotel where you will have the rest of the evening to spend at your leisure.
In the morning, you will take your flight from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island, Galapagos Islands.
After passing through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by the Natural Paradise staff
and transferred to the yacht. On the boat, we will show you your cabin where you will have some
time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing. In the afternoon you will visit Rabida Island
which is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago, as well as a great
snorkeling site. We will start our excursion on Rabida’s famous maroon sandy beach, and after an
easy hike, you will arrive at a stunning lookout to enjoy the amazing landscapes. The island is a
birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundances such as nine varieties of finches,
large billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.
In the morning, you will visit El Barranco which is also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps. It is a steep, rocky path that leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos Doves. In the afternoon, you will visit the white-sand coral beach of Darwin Bay which heads a half mile trail (0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path, we’ll find tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view of a cliff.
In the morning, we will take you to Espumilla Beach where marine iguanas lounge and the Sally Lightfoot crabs attract the hunting herons performing the dance of predator and prey right before your eyes. Snorkeling is highly recommended as you might find yourself face to face with an octopus, moray eel, shark and a variety of other species of tropical fish. In the afternoon, you will visit Egas Port, also known as James Bay, on Santiago Island which is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to the coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathing in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.
In the morning we will take you to Bachas Beach, which is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz. Here, you will have the opportunity to swim. Additionally, one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest on the beach. After this final visit, you will be transferred to Baltra’s airport in time for your flight back to the mainland.
Galapagos
Quito
The comfortable Vieja Cuba Hotel is located in Ecuador's capital city. Settled in Quito's best commercial zone in a majestic colonial house, it has 26 rooms with all the services that modern life requires. Each room (simple, matrimonial, twin, triple, quadruple, suite) will make you feel like at home. Without additional charges, use the services that are there for you: private bathroom with hot water 24 hours and hair dryer, access to all the TV channels that "TV Cable" offers in our country, connection to internet with wide band and security box. If you wish you can use the telephone for national and international calls.
Galapagos
Quito
The comfortable Vieja Cuba Hotel is located in Ecuador's capital city. Settled in Quito's best commercial zone in a majestic colonial house, it has 26 rooms with all the services that modern life requires. Each room (simple, matrimonial, twin, triple, quadruple, suite) will make you feel like at home. Without additional charges, use the services that are there for you: private bathroom with hot water 24 hours and hair dryer, access to all the TV channels that "TV Cable" offers in our country, connection to internet with wide band and security box. If you wish you can use the telephone for national and international calls.
Galapagos
Quito
With Our Comfort Tours, You Will Enjoy A Mix Of Private And Small Group Experiences At The Best Available Price. You Will Stay In Small, Family-Owned Bed; Breakfast Or 3* Hotels; A Comfortable Option, Including Personalized Service.
This Is Our Recommended Option Where You Will Have A Totally Private Tour To Ensure A Real Cultural Immersion, Staying At And Visiting The Most Authentic Places In Peru. You Will Stay In Carefully Selected Eco-Friendly Hotels, With Local Character And Outstanding Service. The Choice For Real Travellers.
With Our Luxury Tours, You Will Enjoy Private Excursions With An Outstanding Service. You Will Stay In A Selection Of The Most Luxurious Hotels In Peru, But Still Experience The Cultural Immersion Visiting Authentic Places.
| Comfort | Exclusive | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Highlights | |||
Transport from airport to hotel |
Transport from airport to hotel |
Transport from airport to hotel |
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City tour of Quito |
City tour of Quito + lunch |
City tour of Quito + lunch |
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Cruise - All meals + excursions included |
Cruise - All meals + excursions included |
Cruise - All meals + excursions included |
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Transfers in the islands |
Transfers in the islands |
Transfers in the islands |
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Bilingual National Park Guide |
Bilingual National Park Guide |
Bilingual National Park Guide |
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Use of snorkeling equipment/Wetsuit |
Use of snorkeling equipment/Wetsuit |
Use of snorkeling equipment/Wetsuit |
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Use of underwater camera |
Use of underwater camera |
Use of underwater camera |
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Stay in Standard Room |
Stay in Junior Suite |
Stay in Suite |
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| Our Accommodations | |||
| Galapagos | Natural Paradise Cruise | Natural Paradise Cruise | Natural Paradise Cruise |
| Quito | Vieja Cuba Hotel Quito | Vieja Cuba Hotel Quito | Illa Experience Hotel |
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Price per person (based on double occupancy) |
$ 3176 | $ 3545 | $ 4284 |
The booking is accepted when Cultural Immersion receives the first deposit from its clients. At this point in time the contract between client and Cultural Immersion is effective and legally binding.
In order to secure the trip, we will require a 30% deposit of the total package price by the time of your booking.
First Payment: 30% deposit by the time of booking
Second Payment: Full Amount, to be paid 45 days prior to your arrival
In the case the booking will be proceeded 45 or less days to the arrival, the whole amount will be required in once.
If the booking is made 45 days or less from the arrival time then the whole amount will be required at the time of booking.
The first and second payment can be made using credit card via PayPal, Payments made through credit card / paypal are subject to a 5% surcharge.
We accept Visa, Master Card and American Express
The first and second payment can be made using wire money transfer.
Wire money transfer should be made directly to our bank account
Payments made via deposit to our USA bank account are free of any extra charges
Payments made via wire mnoney transfer to our bank account in Peru is subject to a 100 usd surcharge
Country: Peru
City: Cusco
Bank: Banco de Credito del Peru
Account Name: Cultural Immersion Travel Peru
Account Number: 285-1950624-1-68
SWIFT CODE: BCPLPEPL
Payments made by direct deposit are subject to your local bank charge.
Any cancellations or changes made by the client must be submitted in writing by the client at their earliest convenience
Client is responsible for any fees or charges incurred by the cancellation
Period before departure when written notification is received Cancellation fee (Percentage of the total package price)
90 days or more 10%
89 to 45 30%
44 to 30 40%
29 to 15 50%
14 to 6 75%
5 or less 100%
Change of dates after the deposit has been made: 5% plus any other additional fees that might occur.
Substitution of clients: If any person of of the group is not able to travel, it may be possible to transfer the reserved services to another person. An administration fee of USD plus all incurred costs charged by the service providers will be required.
All appropriate refunds will be made directly to your credit card or bank account, minus any fees indicated
AIR/FLIGHT Cancellations: All air packages and air tickets are subject to cancellation policies imposed by the airlines
We do our best to operate your tour as sold. However, we reserve the right to curtail or modify the itinerary, or to substitute activities, hotels, meals or transportation as we deem necessary
None of these modifications or changes will affect the land package price
We reserve the right to cancel a trip at any time for a reason that would compromise the quality of the trip or the safety of the passengers or any other circumstances beyond our control . In this case, we will either refund this part of your trip or aplly this cost to other services (eventual additional cost)
In case we need to cancel the tour (not related to situations beyond our control), we will refund your fully paid pre-payments or work with you to apply those payments to another tour
All prices shown on this web site are per person and expressed in US Dollars.
For children aged 4 - 9, the package price is based on sharing a room with adults. Prices will be confirmed or advised at the time you book
Once we receive your deposit, your tour package price is guaranteed and any subsequent price increases will be at our expense
We are acting as your agent only and have no liability or responsibility for the performance of services by the airlines including, but not limited to, accident, death, personal injury, property damage or flight delay
Flight bookings are totally non refundable or transferable.
The accommodations are specified in the accomodation section of our website
All prices shown for accommodations are expressed in US dollars and per person
We reserve the right to offer an alternative accommodation of a similar standard in the case the accommodation specified in our web site is overbooked or for any reason beyond our control. No changes will be made after payment
Important note: All accommodations within Peru will require you to show your passport and let them make a photocopy of it in order to check you in. This is a requirement for government and taxes purposes
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Certain itineraries may include activities that present challenges that are not suitable for passengers with special needs
We strongly recommend that guests requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of, and totally responsible for, providing assistance
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