Galapagos Islands
Cayambe Quito Ecuador Riobamba Guayaquil
Alausí Cuenca
Baltra Island San Cristóbal Island
Santa Cruz Island
Floreana Island Española Island Brazil Peru
Colombia
Lima Pacific Ocean Yucay Cusco
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Cooking tour in Lima – Known as the gastronomy capital of South America exploring the famous cuisine of Peru – revered for its rich complexity and diversity because of its multi faceted cultural past, combining Spanish with Indigenous Peruvian as well as a number of other global settlers.
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Visit a traditional market – Select your fresh local ingredients, later view a demonstration of food prepared in the native ceviche style, which is fresh seafood marinated and ‘cooked’ in citrus juices and incredibly delicious.
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Pisco Sour Experience – Prepare the acclaimed Peruvian style ‘pisco sour’ cocktail – though there is dispute over its origin between Chile and Peru it is traditionally consumed as a refreshing aperitif before lunch. Though it may take time to create, celebrate with one of your own versions.
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Cusco – Archaeological capital of the region, its Spanish colonial heart vies for space alongside foundations that date back a thousand years.
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Trek the Inca trail to Machu Picchu – Begin in the laid back town of Ollantaytambo and cross the spectacular Andes to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
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Experience life with an Andean family – Visit an Andean family home and interact with Peru’s friendly locals, share a lunch made from a traditional local recipe.
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Historical Quito – Rich in history, the preserved historic centre managed to survive despite eruptions from the active Pichincha Volcano and presents a fascinating old world charm.
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Cruise the mesmerizing Galapagos Islands – Travel in luxury through the unbelievably unique landscape, begin on Baltra Island, onto Santa Cruz, Floreana, Espanola and San Cristobal Islands. Experience the diverse and often endemic wildlife such as the giant tortoise, Marine Iguanas, Lava Lizards, Hood Mockingbirds and several species of Booby bird.
Ecology – The islands and marine reserve that make up the Galapagos lie at the centre of tectonic plate activity and oceanic current movement that has produced probably the best preserved tropical archipelagos in the world. The remarkable ecosystems mean some species’ habitats are so specialised they can only be found on one island.
For more information visit
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Peru, Ecuador & Galápagos
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