Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel 10 Day Top Itineraries

• Coastal Bliss in Puerto Lopez: The trip offers a chance to bask in the coastal bliss of Puerto Lopez, where pristine beaches, azure waters, and a vibrant fishing village create a serene and idyllic atmosphere. From whale-watching tours to indulging in fresh seafood, this coastal gem is a highlight of the journey.
• Exploring Ecuador's Capital, Quito: Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Ecuador's capital city, Quito. With its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, colonial architecture, and bustling markets, Quito offers a captivating blend of tradition and modernity.
• Majestic Cotopaxi National Park: Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of Cotopaxi National Park, home to the magnificent Cotopaxi volcano. Embark on breathtaking hikes through picturesque landscapes, surrounded by unique flora and fauna, and immerse yourself in the captivating wonders of the Andean highlands.
• Cultural Immersion in Otavalo: Immerse yourself in the vibrant indigenous culture of Otavalo, famous for its bustling market. Get lost in a maze of colorful textiles, handcrafted souvenirs, and traditional artwork while experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the local Otavaleño community.
• Scenic Andean Landscapes: Throughout the journey, travelers will be treated to stunning views of the Andean landscapes, with towering peaks, lush valleys, and picturesque villages dotting the route. The journey itself becomes a highlight as the ever-changing scenery leaves an indelible impression of Ecuador's natural beauty.

• Hone your skills while capturing images of wildlife in a variety of landscapes, from black lava fields to white-sand beaches, and from rocky cliffs to lush highland forests.
• Photograph colonies of iguanas, frigate, sea lions, and birds unfazed by your presence.
• See rare giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
• Explore the waters of the Galápagos by kayak, glass-bottom boat, snorkel, or Zodiac.

-- Embrace two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the fabled Galápagos Islands and Quito’s celebrated Colonial city center

-- Enjoy two nights at historic Casa Gangotena boutique hotel in Old Quito, voted Ecuador’s #1 hotel by Trip Advisor

-- Stroll Quito’s Old City plazas, churches, and museums—rich with Spanish Colonial and pre-Columbian history—and savor a specially-arranged private dinner at the city's premier view restaurant

-- Observe Galápagos wildlife up-close in their natural habitats—giant tortoises, endemic land and marine iguanas, penguins, reef sharks, and playful sea lions

-- Set foot on eight islands and islets on this unique itinerary featuring explorations on two of the archipelago’s showcase islands—Genovesa and Española

-- Unmatched birding opportunities—Red-footed boobies, Waved Albatross, Frigatebirds, Darwin’s finches, storm petrels, nocturnal swallow-tailed gulls, seabirds, shorebirds, tropic birds, and elusive short-eared owl

-- Count the steps to Isla Bartolomé's summit for a sweeping panorama of iconic Pinnacle Rock

-- Snorkel in an underwater menagerie of marine life or view it all from the yacht’s glass-bottom boat

-- Learn about conservation successes and challenges at the Charles Darwin Research Center

-- Certified guides accompany small groups of 12 to provide a more personalized experience

-- Included roundtrip air between Quito and the Galápagos

• Hike To Huchuy Cusco
• Peru Whitewater rafting adventure about an hour away while you will enjoy the canyon and scenic views
• Visit are Cusco's temples
• Visit Sacsayhuaman, a fortress with megalithic stone terraces
• Visit a community of textile artists who craft original organic pieces according to the techniques of their ancestors

• The fastest, most direct way to Antarctica
• Fly over Drake Passage
• All the Antarctic Peninsula highlights
• Photography instruction included
• Optional polar camping along the Peninsula
• On board lecturers and educational presentations from Polar specialists

• Hike the stunning O-Trek and circumnavigate the peaks of Torres del Paine
• Experience a spectacular day cruising, and incredible scenery, to the head of the fjord in Torres del Paine
• Enjoy a kayak excursion in front of the stunning Grey Glacier
• Marvel at the incomparable Towers of Paine
• Take in the magnificent views of Grey Glacier
• Search for wildlife and birdlife while walking though truly awe-inspiring scenery

• Take in the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier and the quaint town of Puerto Natales
• Embark on scenic day walks in Los Glaciares National Park
• Explore the beautiful valleys, glaciers and trails around Mount Fitz Roy
• Trek amongst the stunning wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park
• Journey by boat via the Balmaceda Glacier to Torres del Paine National Park

• The splendor of Cusco with its churches, cathedrals, plazas, markets and cultural heritage
• Walking in the beautiful Sacred Valley to view ancient ruins and the famous Inca salt pans
• Trek final section of Inca Trail to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu
• Visit Machu Picchu on two occasions and at the best times of day
• Tourist train to Km104 and from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo
• After each day walk return to comfortable hotels for overnight accommodation

• Stroll through the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway comprised of seven hanging bridges, eight treetop platforms, and two observation towers.
• Go fishing, search for nocturnal creepy-crawlies, and take part in other thrilling jungle excursions.
• Immerse yourself in local life with visits to remote Andean villages that are, for most travelers, uncharted territory
• Visit the characteristic Sacred Valley towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
• Embark on a private city tour of Cusco, whose fascinating streets feature a unique concoction of Inca ruins and colonial constructions.
• Scale the ancient stone stairway up Machu Picchu’s iconic peak, Huayna Picchu.
• Tour Machu Picchu with your very own expert guide to explain the history, architecture, and theories surrounding the site, before wandering independently among the magnificent ruins the following day.
• Discover the delights of Peruvian cuisine at the country’s finest dining establishments.
• Enjoy enriching experiences with local artists at their workshops.

• Fly over the southern coastal desert to personally witness a coveted national treasure and international unsolved mystery from above: The Nazca Lines.

• Whiz through rolling sand dunes near Ica’s Huacachina oasis on a motorized buggy, and try your hand at navigating the dunes on your own sandboard.
• Come up close and personal with Peru’s famous camelid family of alpacas, llamas, guanacos, and the ever-elusive vicuña.
• Meet some new four-legged friends as you horseback your way to experience Cusco from a slightly higher vantage point.
• Arrive at the impressive terraced salt flats of Maras by bike, where local residents will welcome you in for a hearty meal and well-deserved re-fueling.
• Travel by ATV through mountainous terrain and local farming communities. Follow a path that will eventually lead you to the famed ruins of Inca Huayna Capac’s palace and a refreshing glass of the traditional maize beer called chicha de jora.
• Scale 400 meters up the jagged rock face on what is known as the Via Ferrata, to arrive to your not-so-typical accommodation at the Sky Lodge capsules clinging to the cliff; sleep as the condors do, becoming one with the stars and the sky.
• Zip line down from the Sky Lodge to engage with a local weaving community and paddle board into the sunset on Piuray Lake.
• Spend a day on the coveted Inca Trail which will take you through the mysterious cloud forest, home to regal orchids, leading you straight to the Incan masterpiece of Machu Picchu whose beauty, elegance, purpose, and engineering has confounded historians for decades.
• Experience the mighty force of the Vilcanota River as class II-IV rapids carry your raft through the breathtaking scenery of Cusco’s southern valley.

• Discover Peru’s colonial “White City” in Arequipa.
• Pay a special visit to Peru’s famous frozen Inca mummy, Juanita.
• Spot majestic condors soaring at dawn over the vertiginous depths of the Colca Canyon.
• Bliss out in the natural hot springs and mineral baths near Colca.
• Immerse yourself in local life with visits to remote Andean villages that are, for most travelers, uncharted territory, including communities on Lake Titicaca’s islands.
• Observe local weavers at work during private demonstrations.
• Visit rural communities in the Sacred Valley towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
• Embark on a private city tour of Cusco, whose fascinating streets feature a unique concoction of Inca ruins and colonial constructions.
• Scale the ancient stone stairway up Machu Picchu’s neighboring peak, Huayna Picchu.
• Relish a luxury tour to Machu Picchu with your very own expert guide to explain the history, architecture, and theories surrounding the site.
• Discover the delights of Peruvian cuisine at the country’s finest dining establishments.
• Enjoy enriching experiences with local artists at their workshops.
• Relax in hand-picked luxury accommodations throughout your personalized trip of Peru.

• Climb the Canopy Observation Tower and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the world’s most diverse rainforest.
• Explore the Parrot Clay Lick and decide for yourself about a strange jungle diet.
• Visit rural communities in the Sacred Valley towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
• Embark on a private city tour of Cusco, whose fascinating streets feature a unique concoction of Inca ruins and colonial constructions.
• Scale the ancient stone stairway up Machu Picchu’s neighboring peak, Huayna Picchu.
• Explore the highest navigable lake in the world.
• Discover the delights of Peruvian cuisine at the country’s finest dining establishments.
• Enjoy enriching experiences with local artists at their workshops.
• Select deluxe and characteristic accommodations throughout your personalized trip of Peru.

• Glimpse monkeys, macaws, and many more of Peru’s most curious animal inhabitants.

• Float along the Amazon River and participate in jungle excursions during your luxury cruise.
• Visit rural communities in the Sacred Valley towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
• Embark on a private city tour of Cusco, whose fascinating streets feature a unique concoction of Inca ruins and colonial constructions.
• Scale the ancient stone stairway up Machu Picchu’s neighboring peak, Huayna Picchu.
• Tour Machu Picchu with your very own expert guide to explain the history, architecture, and theories surrounding the site, before wandering independently among the iconic ruins the following day.
• Discover the delights of Peruvian cuisine at the country’s finest dining establishments.
• Immerse yourself in local life with a visit to a remote Andean village that is, for most travelers, uncharted territory.
• Enjoy enriching experiences with local artists at their workshops.
• Relax in deluxe and characteristic accommodations throughout your personalized trip of Peru.

• Find out what’s in store for the future with a private coca leaf reading with a local shaman.
• Wellness aspect: Enjoy spa treatments and deluxe services throughout your trip
• Marvel at the skill of the Peru’s highland weavers, who use the same methods practiced by their ancestors.
• Visit rural communities in the Sacred Valley towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo
• Enjoy an atmospheric ride on the luxury, vintage-style, Belmond-owned Hiram Bingham Train.
• Relish a Machu Picchu luxury tour with your very own expert guide to explain the history, architecture, and theories surrounding the site.
• Scale the ancient stone stairway up Machu Picchu’s neighboring peak, Huayna Picchu.
• Embark on a private city tour of Cusco, whose fascinating streets feature a unique concoction of Inca ruins and colonial constructions
• Sample ceviche and other delectable renowned Peruvian specialties at some of the country’s top restaurants.
• Stay in the finest hotels South America offers.

• Hyacinth
• Red-and-green and Golden-collared Macaw
• Bare-faced Currasow
• Chestnut-bellied Guan
• Chaco Chachalaca
• Zigzag Heron
• Red-legged Seriema
• Greater Rhea
• Southern Screamer
• Jabiru
• Maguari Stork
• Sunbittern
• Sungrebe
• Black-collared Hawk
• King Vulture
• Nanday Parakeet
• Yellow-faced Parrot
• Nacunda Nighthawk
• Horned Sungem
• Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
• White-eared and Caatinga Puffbird
• Toco Toucan
• Campo Flicker
• Pale-crested Woodpecker
• Great Rufous Woodcreeper
• Grey-crested Cacholote
• White-lored and Chotoy Spinetail
• Black-bellied Antwren
• Mato Grosso Antbird
• White-rumped Monjita
• Rufous Casiornis
• White-naped Xenopsaris
• Chapada Flycatcher
• Band-tailed & Helmeted Manakin
• Collared Crescentchest
• Purplish and Curl-crested Jay
• Fawn-breasted Wren
• Shrike-like Tanager
• Coal-crested Finch
• Scarlet-headed Blackbird
• Black-throated Saltator
• Blue Finch.

• Fascinating and active 8-day cruise
• Snorkel with Galápagos penguins
• Delight in a beautiful 16-guest yacht with spacious decks and air-conditioned cabins

• Wattled Guan
• Bogota Rail
• Northern Screamer
• Merida Speckled Teal
• Yellow-eared & Rusty-faced Parrot
• Rufous-fronted & Flame-winged Parakeet
• Cloud-forest Pygmy Owl
• Moustached Puffbird
• Black Inca
• Empress Brilliant
• Toucan & White-mantled Barbet
• Greyish Piculet
• White-throated Screech Owl
• Brown-banded
• Chestnut-crowned
• Slaty-crowned and Bicolored  Antpittas
• Bar-crested Antshrike
• Red-bellied Grackle
• Beautiful Jay
• Star-chested Treerunner
• Uniform Treehunter
• Munchique Wood Wren
• Tanager Finch
• Black-chinned Mountain
• Gold-ringed
• Black-and-gold & Glistening-green Tanager
• Crested Ant Tanager
• Turquoise Dacnis
• Choco Vireo
• Rufous-browed Conebill
• Stiles’s & Tatama (Alto Pisones) Tapaculo
• Silvery-throated Spinetail
• Blue-throated & Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
• Indigo-capped & Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
• Oilbird
• Pacific Tuftedcheek
• Black Solitaire
• Buffy Helmetcrest
• Glowing Puffleg
• Choco & Antioquia Brushfinches
• Yellow-headed Manakin
• Beautiful Woodpecker

• Hyacinth
• Red-and-green and Golden-collared Macaw
• Bare-faced Currasow
• Chestnut-bellied Guan
• Chaco Chachalaca
• Zigzag Heron
• Red-legged Seriema
• Greater Rhea
• Southern Screamer
• Jabiru
• Maguari Stork
• Sunbittern
• Sungrebe
• Black-collared Hawk
• King Vulture
• Nanday Parakeet
• Yellow-faced Parrot
• Nacunda Nighthawk
• Horned Sungem
• Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
• White-eared and Caatinga Puffbird
• Toco Toucan
• Campo Flicker
• Pale-crested Woodpecker
• Great Rufous Woodcreeper
• Grey-crested Cacholote
• White-lored and Chotoy Spinetail
• Black-bellied Antwren
• Mato Grosso Antbird
• White-rumped Monjita
• Rufous Casiornis
• White-naped Xenopsaris
• Chapada Flycatcher
• Band-tailed & Helmeted Manakin
• Collared Crescentchest
• Purplish and Curl-crested Jay
• Fawn-breasted Wren
• Shrike-like Tanager
• Coal-crested Finch
• Scarlet-headed Blackbird
• Black-throated Saltator
• Blue Finch.