Beyond Galapagos

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 –

Arrival in Quito Welcome to Ecuador. Private transfer and overnight in the capital city.

Day 2 –

Quito & Cotopaxi Choose your adventure: mountain biking across the páramo or a guided hike to Cotopaxi’s refuge. Lunch is served at San Agustín de Callo, a 15th-century Inca palace turned hacienda, where perfectly carved Inca walls meet colonial frescoes. This is one of the northernmost Inca imperial sites — a living museum where you dine in history. Overnight at La Cienega, a legendary hacienda surrounded by Cotopaxi’s landscapes.

Day 3 –

Indigenous Markets & Baños Explore the vibrant Pujilí or Saquisilí markets, alive with colors, crafts, and traditions. Lunch at Rumipamba de las Rosas, then continue to Baños, gateway to waterfalls and adventure. Evening ride on a festive Chiva bus, visiting three attractions under the Andean sky.

Day 4 –

Adventure in Baños Optional rafting on rushing rivers, the iconic Route of the Waterfalls, thrilling zip lines, and the dramatic Pailón del Diablo. Lunch at Mírame Lindo, with panoramic views, then return to Baños for a restful night at Hotel Sangay, steps from thermal baths.

Day 5 –

Baños & Quito Return to Quito. Guided city tour through colonial treasures, followed by a gastronomic lunch highlighting Ecuador’s finest flavors.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 –

Arrival in Cusco Private transfer from the airport to your Inkaterra boutique hotel. Afternoon at leisure to acclimatize, followed by a guided walk through Cusco’s cobblestone streets — the Plaza de Armas, Korikancha Temple, and colonial cathedrals. Dinner featuring Andean fusion cuisine.

Day 2 –

Sacred Valley Exploration Journey into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit Pisac Market and its terraces, then continue to Ollantaytambo fortress, a living Inca town. Lunch at a local hacienda with gourmet Andean flavors. Overnight at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, surrounded by mountains and starry skies.

Day 3 –

Machu Picchu by Vistadome Board the Vistadome train, with panoramic windows revealing valleys and rivers. Arrive at Aguas Calientes and ascend to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Guided exploration of temples, terraces, and sacred sites. Lunch included. Overnight at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, nestled in lush cloud forest.

Day 4 –

Return to Cusco Morning at leisure in Aguas Calientes — optional second entry to Machu Picchu or visit to the local hot springs. Afternoon return by Vistadome train to Cusco. Evening cultural show or private dinner in a colonial mansion.