Legacy of the Incas
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
(11
days/10 nights)
Sacred Sites of the Incas
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
(12 days/11 nights)
Empire of the Sun
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Machu Picchu - Lake
Titicaca
(14 days/13 nights)
Ancient Civilizations of Peru
Luxury
Galapagos Cruises
Colca Canyon - Machu
Picchu
Lake Titicaca
(16 days/15 nights)
Archaeological & Ecological
Treasures
Luxury
Galapagos Cruises
Lake Titicaca (or Amazon)
Machu Picchu - Galapagos Cruises
(18
days/17 nights)
Grand Tour of the Inca Empire
Luxury
Galapagos Cruises
Colca Canyon - Amazon
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(22 days/21 nights)
Ancient & Colonial Capitals
Luxury
Galapagos Cruises
Machu Picchu
(10
days/9 nights)
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Machu Picchu
(13 days/12 nights)
Machu Picchu & Galapagos
Luxury
Galapagos Cruises
Machu Picchu - Galapagos
(15 days/14 nights)
Galapagos & Machu Picchu
Luxury
Galapagos Cruises
Galapagos - Machu Picchu
(18 days/17 nights)
Amazon
Bio-Trip
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Manu National Park
(8 days/7 nights)
Enchanted
Isles of the Galapagos
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Galapagos Cruises
(11 days/10 nights)
Galapagos
& the Kingdom of Quito
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Galapagos Cruises -
Andes
(16
days/15 nights)
Galapagos
& the Amazon
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
Galapagos Cruises -
Amazon
(16 days/15 nights)
Historic
Haciendas of the Andes
Luxury Galapagos Cruises
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.
Journey I, Galapagos Islands.
Photo: Latin Trails. 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 Opulent Itineraries. 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.
M/S Alta, Galapagos Islands.
Photo: Quasar Nautica. Luxury Galapagos Cruises.
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos
Quito - Galapagos
Land price (11 days/10 nights)
Royal US$ 7,910 Imperial US$ 7,055
Illuminates the theory of the origin of species...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, March 2003
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, specialists in private luxury excursions in South America. Beginning and ending high in the Andes of Ecuador, this equatorial adventure sweeps from the country's beautiful colonial heritage to its unique natural splendors. In the city of Quito, the capital and a World Heritage Site, an expert guide and a chauffeur escort you through the city's cobblestone streets and centuries-old plazas.
From Quito, take a flight to the Galapagos, where you will board a classic yacht and sail to Bartolome Island. Its volcanic formations create a moonlike landscape you will never forget. As the days progress, have the rare opportunity of snorkeling among Galapagos penguins, marine tortoises, white-tipped sharks and octopuses. A visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island will greatly enhance your understanding of this extraordinary archipelago. Staffed with international scientists, this exciting destination illuminates the theory of the origin of species.
Eden is unveiled in this delightful 10-night escape.
Frederic Edwin Church, Cotopaxi, 1855, oil on canvas, 28 x 42 inches.
Photo: Smithsonian American Art Museum. Luxury Galapagos Cruises.
Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito
Andes - Quito - Galapagos
Land price (16 days/15 nights)
Royal US$ 11,025 Imperial US$ 10,175
Volcanoes, islands and remnants of the Incas: an Ecuadorian odyssey...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, June 2003
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 expert 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, ride a horse in the mystical Otavalo Valley and recapture the spirit of old Spanish days in a trio of colonial haciendas, one of which was an Inca palace in the 15th century. Explore Quito's curious blend of Gothic, Baroque, Moorish and Neo-Classical architecture before departing from the Andes. At sea, cruise in style for eight days aboard a small yacht, enjoying fine food and accommodations while navigating the enchanting Galapagos Archipelago. Island landings with a certified naturalist provide opportunity to explore the volcanic topography and observe the region's unique wildlife.
Discover the Galapagos and the Kingdom of Quito on a 14-night land and sea excursion.
Achuar guide, Kapawi Ecological Reserve.
Photo: Kapawi Lodge. Luxury Galapagos Cruises.
Amazon - Quito - Galapagos
Land price (16 days/15 nights)
Royal US$ 9,505 Imperial US$ 8,370
The awesome opportunity to explore one of the world's last pristine landscapes...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, March 2004
Inka's Empire Tours offers thoughtful travelers authentic and truly exclusive encounters with the ancient cultures and natural beauty 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, board a small yacht for a seven-night cruise in 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. Your hosts and expert guides are the native Añangu people, whose reserve offers the awesome opportunity to explore one of the world's last pristine landscapes.
Savor unspoiled landscapes on this exquisite 15-night South American escape.
Boatman, Uros Islands, Lake Titicaca.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Luxury Galapagos Cruises.
Archaeological & Ecological Treasures
Quito - Galapagos - Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco - Lake Titicaca
Land price (18 days/17 nights)
Royal US$ 15,375 Imperial US$ 11,360 De Luxe US$ 10,390
Travel back to ancient empires and the origins of nature...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, March 2003
It's a marriage made in heaven -- the remarkable 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. Cruise the Galapagos, and then travel on to trace the history of the Incas from the glory of their imperial city of Cuzco to their roots in southern Peru. This is the adventure of a lifetime, beginning with the colorful colonial quarter of Quito, Ecuador, and ending in Lima, Peru.
From Quito, embark on a five-day cruise in evolution's laboratory, the Galapagos Islands, to observe the animals that inspired Charles Darwin's theory on the origin of species. Following visits to the historic sites and archaeological museums of Lima, take a flight to Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and the legendary "Lost City" of Machu Picchu. Then, it's "all aboard" for a spectacular rail adventure on the Orient-Express Andean Explorer through gentle, rolling plains and towering mountains to Lake Titicaca. A day of sailing by private yacht to the floating Islands of the Uros, the traditional village of Llachon and charming Taquile Island is complemented by a day on shore at the noble ruins of Sillustani and Pukara. Throughout your journey, 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
Agricultural terraces, Machu Picchu.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Luxury Galapagos Cruises.
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands
Lima - Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Quito - Galapagos
Land price (15 days/14 nights)
Royal US$ 13,040 Imperial US$ 9,510 De Luxe US$ 8,625
Appreciate a rare palette of natural and historic wonders...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, January 2003
Private and authentic expeditions have long been hallmarks of Inka's Empire Tours, and with its Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands encounter, you will 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 glory of the Inca Empire through a mélange of archaeology, art, architecture, folklore and cuisine. This famed 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 Spanish colonial city of Lima, home to Peru's most significant archaeological museums. After a flight into the Andes, spend two days at the legendary sites and native markets of the Sacred Valley before discovering the "Lost City of the Incas" and the ancient temples of Cuzco. 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 a small 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
Marine iguanas, Galapagos Islands.
Photo: Kleintours. Luxury Galapagos Cruises.
Galapagos Islands & Machu Picchu
Quito - Galapagos - Lima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Land & Cruise Price (18 days/17 nights)
Royal US$ 16,620 Imperial US$ 12,605 De Luxe US$ 12,095
South America's ecological and archaeological splendors...
-- Kimberly Fay, LuxuryLink.com, August 2005
As the world grows smaller, fewer destinations remain untouched by tourist crowds. You need only imagine a journey to one of those rare corners of the earth 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 a private exploration in the company of experts, an exclusive experience that inspires with its mosaic of ecology, archaeology, folklore and local cuisine.
Before exploring the Inca Empire, cruise the Galapagos aboard a small luxury yacht. From hiking among iguanas to snorkeling with penguins, this is truly an unparalleled adventure. Following your voyage, take a flight to the Spanish colonial city of Lima and into the Andes, where the majesty of the Incas endures in the ancient capital of Cuzco, the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Marvel at two of the world's rarest gems -- the Galapagos and Machu Picchu -- 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
Marine iguana, Galapagos Islands.
Photo: David Bate. 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.
Iglesia de San Pablo and the Imbabura Volcano, Otavalo Valley, Ecuador.
Photo: Mylene d'Auriol Stoessel. Luxury Galapagos Cruises.
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 ruled 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!
Arriving back in Quito, founded in 1534, walk along the cobblestone streets through centuries-old parks and plazas to churches filled with gold. 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.
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