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VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL
Trip Planning
Peru, Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands
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Luggage Requirements

Your cabin space on your cruise is limited for storage. Vantage recommends that you limit your luggage to one large collapsible suitcase and one small carry-on bag per person.



Travel Documentation [top]
 

A passport is required for this trip. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the scheduled return date of your vacation. Bring with you a photocopy of the pages of your passport that contain your personal information and extra passport photographs. These are useful in the event of loss.

 
Passport and Visa [top]
 
The following information applies to U.S. citizens only. Those travelling on other than a U.S. passport must contact the embassies or consulates of the countries to be visited for further information and special requirements.

CountryPassportVisa
PeruYN
EcuadorYN

Should the above requirements change, you will be notified in a mailing prior to departure. All visa, entry requirements, and fees are subject to change without advance notification by action of the government and port authorities. Vantage is not responsible for any additional charges resulting from such changes.

For up-to-date information, contact Generation Visa at http://www.genvisa.com

 
Travel Times [top]
 
Routing Via Travel Time
Optional Pre-Trip Extension
Miami, Florida * / Lima, Peru Air 5 hours, 30 min.
Lima / Iquitos, Peru Air 1 hour, 45 min.
Iquitos / Ceiba Tops Lodge, Peru Motorcoach/Ferry 45 min.
Ceiba Tops Lodge, Peru / Iquitos Motorcoach/Ferry 45 min.
Iquitos / Lima, Peru Air 1 hour, 45 min.
Lima / Cuzco, Peru Air 1 hour, 15 min.
Base Program
Miami, Florida * / Lima, Peru Air 5 hours, 30 min.
Lima / Cuzco, Peru Air 1 hour, 15 min.
Cuzco / Urubamba, Peru Motorcoach 2 hours
Urubamba / Aguas Calientes, Peru Motorcoach / Train 2 hours
Aguas Calientes / Cuzco, Peru Train / Motorcoach 7 hours, 30 min.
Cuzco / Lima, Peru Air 1 hour, 20 min.
Lima / Quito, Ecuador Air 2 hours, 15 min.
Quito / Otavalo, Ecuador Motorcoach 9 hours **
Otavalo / Quito, Ecuador Motorcoach ** 2 hours
Quito / Galapagos, Ecuador Air 1 hour, 10 min.
Galapagos / Guayaquil, Ecuador Air 1 hour, 30 min.
Guayaquil / Miami, Florida * Air 4 hours, 15 min.
 

* Travel times based on Miami gateway; multiple United States gateways offered. Nonstop service is subject to availability. Please Note: You will depart from home on Day 1, but your flight from Miami to Lima is actually scheduled for 1:20 am on Day 2 with morning arrival into Lima on Day 2.

** Includes stops for sightseeing and lunch

 
Flight Information [top]
 

When planning your flights, Vantage considers each airline's reputation for quality, service, and routing options to the destination. Vantage selects flights that both serve our groups' needs and ensure the best balance of quality and cost. Our flight team members will do their utmost to select flights that will get you to your destination as quickly and easily as possible. Click here for more information on flights.

First and Business Class Airfare Upgrades
Many of our programs offer first and/or Business Class upgrades, for more information, please visit our Customer Service page - Flight Information page.

 
Time Differences [top]
 
CountryTime Difference
Peru- 1 hours
Ecuador- 1 hours
Note: The above times are based on Eastern Standard Time.
 
Vaccination Notes [top]
 

At this time, vaccinations are not required for your tour; however, we advise that you check with your personal physician to verify your particular needs. For more information on health related issues while travelling overseas, contact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by visiting http://www.cdc.gov/travel or calling toll free 1 (800) 232-4636.