Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
(11
days/10 nights)
Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
(12 days/11 nights)
Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
(14 days/13 nights)
Colca Canyon - Machu
Picchu
Lake Titicaca
(16 days/15 nights)
Archaeological & Ecological
Treasures
Lake Titicaca (or Amazon)
Machu Picchu - Galapagos Cruises
(18
days/17 nights)
Colca Canyon - Amazon
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(22 days/21 nights)
Machu Picchu
(10
days/9 nights)
Machu Picchu
(13 days/12 nights)
Machu Picchu - Galapagos
(15 days/14 nights)
Galapagos - Machu Picchu
(18 days/17 nights)
Manu National Park
(8 days/7 nights)
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos
Galapagos Cruises
(11 days/10 nights)
Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito
Galapagos Cruises -
Andes
(16
days/15 nights)
Galapagos Cruises -
Amazon
(16 days/15 nights)
Historic Haciendas of the Andes
Cotopaxi - Antisana
- Otavalo
(7 days/6 nights)
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Inka's Empire Corporation.
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Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Land iguana and opuntia cacti, Galapagos Islands.
Photo: Ron Dahlquist. Luxury Galapagos Cruises.
Illuminates the theory of the origin of species...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, March 2003
When considering a Galapagos cruise, note that the islands are distinct in their flora and fauna. Certain islands provide a greater or unique opportunity for observing certain species. Thus, landings on more islands reveal more species and, importantly, the amazingly different adaptations each species has made to its own insular world. Accordingly, a 7-night cruise is preferable. It also offers a greater choice of luxury vessels.
M/S Alta, Galapagos Islands.
Photo: Quasar Nautica. Luxury Galapagos Cruises.
Inka's offers luxury Galapagos cruises in combination with the World Heritage Sites of South America. Our Galapagos cruises with Quito begin in that 1534 Spanish city, which preserves the largest colonial quarter in South America. Cruises with the Andes include volcanic landscapes and the historic haciendas of Ecuador, cruises with the Amazon feature a lodge created by conservationists to guard rare species, cruises with Machu Picchu add one of the world's most magnificent archaeological marvels and cruises with both Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca further add that ancient inland sea and its indigenous cultures. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a guest room. For a detailed description of our services, see About Our Tours. Intra-tour air fares are additional.
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Select a Yacht
4-Night or 7-Night Luxury Galapagos Cruises
7-Night Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Alta
Eclipse
Grace: Elegance, Beauty & Prestige...
Scheduled to start operating in the summer of 2008
In 1951, this motor yacht was acquired by Aristotle Onassis, who later gave her as a wedding gift to Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco. It was onboard this vessel that Prince Rainier and Princess Grace spent their honeymoon getaway. She has been rechristened with a name that takes her years' back into her history, to the very best of her times. Named after her late owner, Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco, the name is a representation of her elegance, beauty and prestige. Reservations for The Grace Experience, a seven-night journey in one of her nine spacious cabins, are now being accepted. We invite you to download a brochure and a deck plan.
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos
Quito - Galapagos Cruise
Land price (11 days/10 nights)
Royal US$ 7,320 Imperial US$ 6,795
With a 7-night luxury Galapagos cruise. Also available with a 4-night luxury Galapagos cruise.
Illuminates the theory of the origin of species...
One of the most dramatic regions in the world, the Galapagos Islands are the highlight of Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos, an odyssey from Inka's Empire Tours, experts in private luxury excursions in South America. Beginning high in the Andes in the city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador and a World Heritage Site, this spectacular and exclusive adventure sweeps from the region's beautiful colonial heritage to its unforgettable natural splendors. Personal guides and chauffeurs escort you in delicious luxury through the city's cobblestone streets and centuries-old plazas.
From Quito, you'll fly to the Galapagos, where you'll board an intimate yacht and sail to Bartolome Island, whose volcanic formations create a moonlike landscape you'll never forget. As the days progress, you'll have the rare opportunity to snorkel among Galapagos penguins, marine tortoises, white-tipped sharks and octopuses, and to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island. Staffed with international scientists, this exciting destination illuminates the theory of the origin of species and will greatly enhance your understanding of this magnificent archipelago.
Eden is unveiled in this delightful 10-night equatorial escape.
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito
Andes - Quito - Galapagos Cruise
Land price (16 days/15 nights)
With a 7-night luxury Galapagos cruise. Also available with a 4-night luxury Galapagos cruise.
Volcanoes, islands and remnants of the Incas: an Ecuadorian odyssey...
Inka's Empire Tours, leaders in private luxury expeditions in South America, has orchestrated an excursion from the Andes to the Galapagos Islands. Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito includes adventures on both land and sea in one of the world's most fascinating corners. With the assistance of English-speaking guides, guests are escorted to destinations throughout mainland Ecuador, once the Inca's Kingdom of Quito, as well as the islands of Bartolome, Isabela and Fernandina, just to name a few.
Experience a priceless journey as you hike in the moorland ecosystem surrounding Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano on earth, horseback ride in the mystical Otavalo Valley and recapture the spirit of old Spanish days in a trio of luxurious haciendas that includes a 15th century Inca palace. Explore Quito's unique blend of Gothic, Baroque, Moorish and Neo-Classical architecture before departing the Andes. At sea, you'll cruise in style for eight days aboard an intimate yacht, enjoying fine food and accommodations while navigating the enchanting Galapagos Archipelago. Island landings with a certified naturalist provide opportunity to further explore and observe the region's unique wildlife and volcanic topography.
Discover the Galapagos and the Kingdom of Quito on a 14-night land and sea excursion.
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Amazon - Quito - Galapagos Cruise
Land price (16 days/15 nights)
Royal US$ 8,810 Imperial US$ 8,110
With a 7-night luxury Galapagos cruise. Also available with a 4-night luxury Galapagos cruise.
The awesome opportunity to explore one of the world's last pristine landscapes...
Inka's Empire Tours offers thoughtful travelers authentic and truly exclusive encounters with the ancient cultures and spectacular landscapes of South America. Each of its private luxury expeditions is a unique showcase of local wonders, and its Galapagos & the Amazon tour sheds dramatic light on the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador's Yasuni National Park. This adventure begins and ends in the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Founded in 1534, its picturesque cobblestone streets are home to an impressive collection of Gothic, Baroque, Moorish and Neo-Classical architecture, all blended with the mestizo sentiment.
Following your stay in Quito, you'll board a yacht for a 7-night cruise of evolution's laboratory -- the Galapagos Islands. Twice daily land excursions with a certified naturalist will give you a close-up view of the animals that inspired Charles Darwin's theory on the origin of species. This voyage is followed by a flight from Quito to the remote Napo Wildlife Center, in the Amazon Rainforest. Home to the Añangu people, this reserve offers the awesome opportunity to explore one of the world's last pristine landscapes with expert native guides.
Savor unspoiled landscapes on this exquisite 15-night South American escape.
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Archaeological & Ecological Treasures
Quito - Galapagos - Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco - Lake Titicaca
Land price (18 days/17 nights)
Royal US$ 12,115 Imperial US$ 11,010 De Luxe US$ 9,950
With a 4-night luxury Galapagos cruise. Also available with a 7-night luxury Galapagos cruise.
Travel back to ancient empires and the origins of nature...
It's a marriage made in heaven -- the awe-inspiring heritage of the Inca Empire and the dramatic natural spectacle of the Galapagos Islands. With its Archaeological & Ecological Treasures itinerary, Inka's Empire Tours invites you to experience both of these ancient marvels. You'll trace the history of the Incas from their roots in southern Peru to the glory of the imperial city of Cuzco, and then travel on to cruise the Galapagos Islands. This is the adventure of a lifetime, beginning with the native markets of La Paz, Bolivia and its colorful colonial quarter.
Included in this incomparable journey are two days of sailing on Lake Titicaca, first aboard a catamaran for an all-day cruise to the Island of the Sun, and next by private yacht to the floating Islands of the Uros and traditional Llachon. Then, it's all aboard for a spectacular rail adventure on the Orient-Express Andean Explorer through gentle, rolling plains and magnificent mountains to Cuzco and the legendary "Lost City" of Machu Picchu. Following visits to the historic sites and archaeological museums of Lima, Peru and Quito, Ecuador, you'll embark on a five-day cruise of evolution's laboratory, the Galapagos Islands, to observe the animals that inspired Charles Darwin's theory on the origin of species. Throughout your journey, you'll enjoy all the expertise of one of South America's premier tour companies.
Voyage to the ancient marvels of Peru and the Galapagos on this sublime 17-night escape.
Variations of Archaeological & Ecological Treasures
18 days/17 nights: Lake Titicaca, a choice of Machu Picchu tours and a 4-night Galapagos Islands cruise
21 days/20 nights: Lake Titicaca, a choice of Machu Picchu tours and a 7-night Galapagos Islands cruise
19 days/18 nights: Amazon Rainforest, a choice of Machu Picchu tours and a 4-night Galapagos Islands cruise
22 days/21 nights: Amazon Rainforest, a choice of Machu Picchu tours and a 7-night Galapagos Islands cruise
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands
Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Quito - Galapagos Cruise
Land price (15 days/14 nights)
Royal US$ 10,425 Imperial US$ 9,265 De Luxe US$ 8,235
With a 4-night luxury Galapagos cruise. Also available with a 7-night luxury Galapagos cruise.
Appreciate a rare palette of natural and historic wonders...
Private and authentic expeditions have long been hallmarks of Inka's Empire Tours, and with its Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands encounter, you'll experience unwavering dedication and an exceptional holiday experience. In the imperial city of Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and the fabled "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, guests will discover the awe-inspiring glory of the Inca Empire through a mélange of archaeology, art, architecture, folklore and cuisine. This cherished cultural adventure is then united with an exploration of one of the world's greatest ecological treasures to create once-in-a-lifetime travel.
Your journey begins in the ancient Spanish colonial city of Lima, home to the country's most significant archaeological museums. You'll then fly into the Andes, where you may hike part of the Inca Trail and spend two days at the legendary sites and native markets of the Sacred Valley. In Ecuador's historic Quito, founded in 1534, cobblestone streets and centuries-old plazas transport you back in time and effect the perfect prelude to the trip's brilliant culmination, a four-night cruise aboard an intimate luxury yacht through evolution's laboratory, the incomparable Galapagos Islands.
Seek out the treasures of Machu Picchu and the Galapagos on this singular 14-night South American retreat.
Variations of Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands
15 days/14 nights: A choice of Machu Picchu tours and a 4-night Galapagos Islands cruise
18 days/17 nights: A choice of Machu Picchu tours and a 7-night Galapagos Islands cruise
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu
Quito - Galapagos Cruise - Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Land & Cruise Price (18 days/17 nights)
Royal US$ 13,280 Imperial US$ 12,175 De Luxe US$ 11,570
With a 7-night luxury Galapagos cruise. Also available with a 4-night luxury Galapagos cruise.
South America's ecological and archaeological splendors...
As the world grows smaller, fewer destinations remain untouched by tourist crowds. You need only imagine a journey to one of those rare corners for Inka's Empire Tours to make it an irresistible reality. Beginning in Quito, Ecuador, and ending in Lima, Peru, Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu is an intimate escorted experience in the company of experts, an exclusive departure that inspires with its mosaic of art, archaeology, architecture, folklore and local cuisine.
Before exploring the Inca Empire, you'll cruise the Galapagos aboard the M/S Alta, a 16-passenger luxury yacht. From hiking among iguanas to snorkeling with penguins, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Following your voyage, you'll fly to the Spanish colonial city of Lima and then on to the ancient capital of Cuzco before the majesty of the Incas unfolds in the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, along the Inca Trail and in the Sacred Valley.
Marvel at two of the world's rarest gems on this fabulous 17-night escape.
Variations of Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu
15 days/14 nights: A 4-night Galapagos Islands cruise and a choice of Machu Picchu tours
18 days/17 nights: A 7-night Galapagos Islands cruise and a choice of Machu Picchu tours
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
Land Price
(3 days/2 nights) Imperial US$ 1,285 (4 days/3 nights) Imperial US$ 2,255
Deepen your appreciation of the Galapagos and its wildlife...
The perfect way to extend your tour in the Galapagos is to add two days of land-based excursions on Santa Cruz Island with two nights in the Royal Palm Hotel, the most luxurious lodging in the islands. Your private guide will take you to places not included on your cruise such as the Charles Darwin Research Center, Tortuga Beach, Academy Bay and exotic La Garrapatero Beach, allowing you to deepen your appreciation of the Galapagos and its wildlife. With another day and night, you can include a boating excursion to Santa Fe Island and its Playa Escondida.
Luxury Ecuador Tours & Travel
Andes & Amazon, Ecuador
Admire the magnificent landscape that inspired Frederic Edwin Church's
epic paintings of the Andes...
During an overland excursion along the "Avenue of the Volcanoes", from Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano on earth, to Antisana, you'll admire the magnificent landscape that inspired Frederic Edwin Church's epic paintings of the Andes. Soak in the hot springs of Papallacta, "barter with the natives" in the mystical Otavalo Valley, visit authentic workshops in artisans' pueblos and recapture the spirit of old Spanish days while staying in historic haciendas, such as Zuleta, established in 1691, and San Agustín de Callo, the 15th century Inca palace from which Atahualpa administered the Kingdom of Quito, now called Ecuador. As an Inka's client you'll sleep in one of the Inca rooms. Who knows -- maybe even Atahualpa's!
Returning to Quito, founded in 1534, and walking along the cobblestone streets through centuries-old parks and plazas to churches filled with gold; you'll contemplate Gothic, baroque, Moorish and neo-classical art, all blended with the mestizo sentiment, and imagine you've gone back in time to the astonishing colonial world.
Come to Peru, land of the Incas...
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