Legacy of the Incas with Peru's Amazon

Legacy of the Incas with Peru's Amazon

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Legacy of the Incas with Peru's Amazon

16 Days Starting and ending in Lima, Peru

Visiting: Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Paracas

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

SPQ-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

From: $7046 $6669 Operator discount: -$377

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Peru with the "Legacy of the Incas with Peru's Amazon" tour. This adventure takes you from the vibrant city of Lima to the heart of the Amazon Jungle, where you'll explore the exotic wildlife of Tambopata National Reserve and experience the rainforest from a canopy walkway. Discover the rich culture and history of the Sacred Valley, visit the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, and cruise the unique islands of Lake Titicaca. Enjoy a scenic flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines and a cruise to the Ballestas Islands, home to diverse sea life. With guided tours, local experiences, and comfortable accommodations, this tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Peru's natural and cultural wonders. Travel by motorboat, canoe, and Vistadome train, with flights between key locations, ensuring a seamless journey through Peru's diverse landscapes.

Highlights

  • Explore the exotic wildlife of Peru's Amazon Jungle with a motorboat ride up the Madre de Dios River.

  • Take a nature walk through Tambopata National Reserve and a dugout canoe ride around Lake Sandoval.

  • Experience the rainforest on a canopy walkway with seven suspension bridges.

  • Discover the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo and meet local families in the Sacred Valley.

  • Ascend the mountainside to legendary Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas."

  • Take a motorboat trip to the unique islands of Lake Titicaca, including Taquile Island and the Uros Islands.

  • Embark on a cruise to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea mammals and exotic birds, and see the Nazca Lines from the air.

Places You'll See

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

Casa Andina Premium Miraflores

Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel And Villas

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Ghl Lago Titicaca

The Legend Paracas Resort

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Lima,Peru

Location: Lima

Upon arrival, you will meet your Globus representative.Please note: You will meet your Tour Director on day 5 in Lima.

Day 2: Lima,Puerto Maldonado,Hacienda Concepción

Location: Puerto Maldonado

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

NOTE:Activities and itinerary timing in the Amazon is subject to change and dependent on weather conditions. When changes occur, alternative activities will be provided.

Day 3: Hacienda Concepción

Location: Tambopata National Reserve

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

HACIENDA CONCEPCIÓN All Creatures Great & Small
This morning, take a nature walk with your Naturalist through Tambopata National Reserve and a dugout canoe ride around Lake Sandoval in search of native flora and fauna. Learn about the reserve’s conservation efforts and the animals that inhabit this lake, such as the endangered giant river otters, blue and yellow macaws, red howler monkeys, and black caimans. This afternoon, explore the rainforest on a canopy walkway consisting of seven suspension bridges hanging more than 100 feet from the ground. From the treetops, keep an eye out for white-throated toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys and the three-toed sloth. After night falls, your Naturalist introduces you to the nocturnal animals of the Amazon. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NIGHT MOVES Enter the forest this evening and witness the enchanting transformation of the rainforest from a diurnal to a nocturnal environment on a guided night walk, as animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the shadows of the night. Keep an eye out for nocturnal monkeys, armadillos, frogs, insects and even snakes!


Day 4: Hacienda Concepción

Location: Puerto Maldonado

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

HACIENDA CONCEPCIÓN A Cultivating Culture
A short boat ride brings you to a native farm where farmers use ancient methods to grow crops. Learn about local cultivation techniques, intriguing medicinal uses by local communities, and taste some of the produce. This afternoon, you can fish for piranha (weather dependent) like the local indigenous communities do and visit an Inland Clay Lick to observe wildlife from a blind to observe the normal routine of the fauna without disrupting the environment. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
WILD WONDERS Inland Clay Licks, is an area of clay deposits in fallen trees and raised roots along the banks of small ravines, natural holes, and is a place where birds and animals come to eat the clay for the minerals.


Day 5: Hacienda Concepción,Puerto Maldonado,Lima

Location: Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast

HACIENDA CONCEPCIÓN–PUERTO MALDONADO–LIMA Peruvian Pleasures
Return to Puerto Maldonado and fly to Lima where you will be met by your Globus representative.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Take in your last views of the Amazon rainforest when you cruise through the waterways back to Puerto Maldonado. Spot monkeys, birds, reptiles, and other fauna on your cruise back to the city.


Day 6: Lima

Location: Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

LIMA Legendary Lima
Today, your Local Guide focuses on the city’s colonial heritage during a walking tour. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the cathedral. From here, stroll to the venerable San Francisco Monastery with its splendid 17th-century cloister murals. For a special treat, [LF] stop at a local food market to get a real taste of life for the local people. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow traveling companions at one of Lima’s finest historic homes, Casa Garcia Alvarado. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Stop for a real taste of Peru at a local market. Sample some of the local fruits and vegetable that aren’t found in other parts of the world. You can also find spices, meats, seafood, and even a souvenir or two. And you’ll definitely want to take some photos of the beautiful, brightly hued displays.


Day 7: Lima,Cusco,Sacred Valley

Location: Sacred Valley

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY Empire of the Andes
Fly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas where you will enjoy a special lunch prepared exclusively for Globus guests at a private location. Here, experience an [LF] El Pago a la Tierra, or Mother Earth Ceremony, performed by a local shaman. Continue to Pisaq, an old mountain village, where you will have free time to shop for local wares, such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, or Hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases at its famous market. Stay in the Sacred Valley tonight, with dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Feel the earth, smell the coca leaves, and taste the chicha today as you make payment to Mother Earth. Participate in an El Pago a la Tierra, an ancient ceremony led by a shaman thanking Mother Earth and asking for good health, wealth, and safe travels. These mystical ceremonies have been practiced in Peru since before the arrival of the Incas.


Day 8: Sacred Valley,Machu Picchu

Location: Machu Picchu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU Mystery on the Mountain
This morning, visit the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo, followed by [LF] a visit to a local home, meet some of the area’s families, and experience their way of life in the Sacred Valley. Then, board the Vistadome train for a scenic journey through the lush Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, ascend the mountainside to legendary Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your Local Guide will introduce this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct, and will bring you closer to the mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures. Tonight, learn how to make the perfect Pisco Sour at a Peruvian cooking demonstration before your included dinner. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
TIMELESS TRADITIONS Today, you are invited into a local family’s home in the Sacred Valley. Learn about their traditions like weaving that has been passed down for centuries from ancestors. See how they cook, live, sleep, work, and maybe ask about the cuy (guinea pigs), they keep in their house.


TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT
The Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, named one of South America’s best hotels and the recipient of the Rainforest Alliance sustainability certification is located at the foot of the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu near the beautiful Vilcanota River, and offers impressive views of the mountains and landscapes. A hotel with a contemporary Andean style inspired by the ancient Peruvian cultures, offering personalized luxury service and innovative Peruvian cuisine. Offering regional gastronomy experiences, the Sumaq uses local ingredients in partnership with communities located high in the Andes, such as Quishuarcancha, Parcaraqui, and Huatata in Chinchero, as well as the small community of Ccorca that is home to fewer than 200 people.


Day 9: Machu Picchu,Cusco

Location: Machu Picchu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO Here Comes the Sun
A morning at leisure in Machu Picchu allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. After lunch, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Staying overnight in Machu Picchu allows you to get up early and experience the ruins at their most pristine before the crowds arrive. Watch as the mist slowly burns off and the sun rays illuminate the ruins. While you are there, you may even want to try and get a selfie with one of the local llamas or alpacas!


Day 10: Cusco

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

CUSCO Sun Worship & Spanish Conquests
On your guided sightseeing tour of Cusco today, learn more about the Inca and Spanish influence. Begin at the heart of Cusco in the Plaza de Armas (main square), with a visit to the imposing Cathedral, where construction began in 1550 and was finally completed 100 years later. During your city tour, you will be greeted by an Inca king, so have your cameras ready! Continue to Koricancha and the Santo Domingo Monastery, where the two sites have become one. The Temple of the Sun at Koricancha was once the most important Inca site, dedicated to the worship of the Sun. The walls, altars, and decorations were all said to be covered in gold—until the Spaniards looted the temple and then built the contrasting Baroque Santo Domingo Monastery on top of the temple’s foundations. Also visit the semi-circular Kenko Temple with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages. See the ancient site of Puca Pucara before the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. The remainder of your day is free to explore at your leisure. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Built in the 15th century by the Incas, the Temple of Sacsayhuaman complex is considered to be one of the Inca’s greatest architectural creation. It is believed the site was originally constructed as a ceremonial site and later a fortress when the Spanish invaded. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons—was built. During your guided tour, learn some of the theories on how the massive stones used were carved, carried, and placed.


Day 11: Cusco,Sillustani,Juliaca,Puno (Lake Titicaca)

Location: Puno

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

CUSCO–SILLUSTANI–JULIACA–PUNO (LAKE TITICACA) Ruins & Real Life in Peru Board a flight to Juliaca, where you will continue to the ruins of Sillustani en route. At this pre-Incan burial ground, see where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests in chullpas—above-ground, cylinder-shaped tombs dating back to the 1400s. While here, [LF] spend some time with the Locals at home and gain a better understanding of their lives. Continue to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world at 12,500 feet and is located in both Peru and Bolivia. (B,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Get an authentic look at the lives of locals in Juliaca. Visit a family home where they share traditions in cooking, working, and living in the tradition of Peruvian generations.


TOUR HIGHLIGHT
TIMELESS TRADITIONS Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world at 12,500 feet and is located in both Peru and Bolivia. The indigenous people who live here still practice ancient ways of life.


Day 12: Puno. Excursion To Lake Titicaca

Location: Lake Titicaca

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

PUNO. EXCURSION TO LAKE TITICACA Life on the Lake
Today, take a motorboat trip to some of the more unique islands of Lake Titicaca. Start with Taquile Island, which was once part of the Inca Empire and was one of the last areas of Peru to be conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish banned traditional dress on the island, which is why the Spanish peasant dress can still be found today. Next, travel to the fascinating Uros Islands, home to the Uros Indians, who were forced to live on the lake as the Inca Indians pushed farther into their territory. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS The manmade Uros Islands are found floating in the middle of the lake are completely made by totora reeds and are continually added to as they disintegrate to the bottom of the lake. During your visit here, see the locals' boats and homes which are also made from reed. Over 1000 Uros still live on the 100 plus islands that remain to this day.


Day 13: Puno,Juliaca,Lima

Location: Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart for Juliaca this morning for a return flight to Lima.

Day 14: Lima,Paracas. Ballestas Islands Cruise & Nazca Lines

Location: Paracas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

LIMA–PARACAS. BALLESTAS ISLANDS CRUISE & NAZCA LINES Islands & Enigmas
Enjoy a scenic drive south along the Pan-American Highway to the Bay of Paracas. Embark on a cruise out to the Ballestas Islands, which are inhabited by a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds, including blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. The huge Candelabro, a candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas cliffside, can also be seen as you cruise back to shore. Continue to the town of Pisco, the wine capital of Peru. Have your camera handy today as you board your aircraft for flightseeing over the Nazca plains, which can only be appreciated by air. Dating back to 500 BC, these geoglyphs etched into the ground consist of over 10,000 lines depicting plants and animals. Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Take a flight above the plains for a bird’s-eye-view of the Nazca Lines. Your pilot will point out these mysterious markings, a series of drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the parched soil—some up to 1,000 feet long! Theories vary, but the most accepted belongs to German mathematician Maria Reiche, who dubbed the land the “astronomical calendar” of the ancient Peruvians.


Day 15: Paracas,Lima

Location: Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After some free time in Paracas, return to Lima today. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a memorable farewell dinner with your travel companions at a local restaurant.

Day 16: Lima

Location: Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay at various hotels including Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion, Casa Andina Premium Miraflores, Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, Casa Andina Premium Cusco, GHL Lago Titicaca, Casa Andina Select Miraflores, and Doubletree Resort by Hilton Paracas.

  • Meals

    Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, and 11 dinners are included.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided sightseeing tours in Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and other locations.

  • Transportation

    Transportation includes flights within Peru, motorboat rides, and the Vistadome train.

  • Special Experiences

    Special experiences such as a visit to a local home in the Sacred Valley, a Peruvian cooking demonstration, and a Mother Earth Ceremony performed by a local shaman.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees to various attractions including Machu Picchu, Tambopata National Reserve, and the Nazca Lines.

  • Naturalist Guides

    Naturalist guides for Amazon Jungle excursions and nature walks.

  • Small-Group Discoveries

    Small-Group Discoveries limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks not included in the itinerary.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • International Flights

    International flights to and from Peru are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities and excursions not listed in the itinerary are not included.

Meals

Breakfast daily, 6 Lunches, 11 Dinners

Notes

Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is approx. 12,200 ft.

For Nazca Lines flights, any guest who weighs more than 220 pounds will need to buy an additional ticket (est. $260 USD) at the time of the flight.

For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in/out of small water crafts such as canoes and small fishing boats. Itinerary is subject to change in low or high water situations.

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on all South America tour dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

UNESCO Sites

City of Cusco|Historic Center of Lima|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu|Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca and Pampas de Jumana

Accommodation

Stay at a selection of premium hotels including Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion, Casa Andina Premium Miraflores, Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, Casa Andina Premium Cusco, GHL Lago Titicaca, and The Legend Paracas Resort.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see in the Amazon Jungle during the tour?

    During the tour in the Amazon Jungle, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including endangered giant river otters, blue and yellow macaws, red howler monkeys, black caimans, white-throated toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys, and the three-toed sloth. At night, you may encounter nocturnal animals such as nocturnal monkeys, armadillos, frogs, insects, and snakes.

  • What unique cultural experiences are included in the Sacred Valley?

    In the Sacred Valley, you will have the opportunity to participate in an El Pago a la Tierra, or Mother Earth Ceremony, performed by a local shaman. You will also visit a local home to meet families and learn about their way of life, including traditional weaving techniques.

  • What activities are planned for the visit to Machu Picchu?

    At Machu Picchu, you will ascend the mountainside to explore the legendary 'Lost City of the Incas' with a Local Guide who will introduce you to the temple remains, holy houses, and aqueducts. You will also have a second entrance to the ruins to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu.

  • What is the significance of the Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca?

    The Uros Islands are manmade islands made entirely of totora reeds and are home to the Uros Indians, who were forced to live on the lake as the Inca Indians expanded their territory. The islands, along with the locals' boats and homes, are made from reeds and are a unique cultural aspect of Lake Titicaca.

  • What can I expect from the flight over the Nazca Lines?

    During the flight over the Nazca Lines, you will have a bird's-eye view of the mysterious geoglyphs etched into the ground, depicting plants and animals. The pilot will point out these markings, which are believed to be an 'astronomical calendar' of the ancient Peruvians.

  • Are there any special requirements for the Nazca Lines flight?

    Yes, for the Nazca Lines flights, any guest who weighs more than 220 pounds will need to purchase an additional ticket, estimated at $260 USD, at the time of the flight.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    The tour includes stays at various hotels such as Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion, Casa Andina Premium Miraflores, Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, Casa Andina Premium Cusco, GHL Lago Titicaca, and Doubletree Resort by Hilton Paracas.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

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Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

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David R  

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11-Jun-2024

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Operator discount: -$377

Friday - Saturday

Apr 04, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025
$7222 $6845

Operator discount: -$377

Friday - Saturday

Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 09, 2025
$7046 $6669

Operator discount: -$377

Friday - Saturday

Aug 22, 2025 - Sep 06, 2025
$7046 $6669

Operator discount: -$377

Friday - Saturday

Sep 19, 2025 - Oct 04, 2025
$8363 $7986

Operator discount: -$377

Friday - Saturday

Oct 03, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025
$7046 $6669

Operator discount: -$377

Friday - Saturday

Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
$7046 $6669

Operator discount: -$377

Friday - Saturday

Jan 23, 2026 - Feb 07, 2026
$7627 $7061

Operator discount: -$565

Friday - Saturday

Feb 20, 2026 - Mar 07, 2026
$7526 $6961

Operator discount: -$565

Friday - Saturday

Mar 06, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026
$7526 $6961

Operator discount: -$565

Friday - Saturday

Apr 03, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026
$7526 $6961

Operator discount: -$565

Friday - Saturday

Apr 17, 2026 - May 02, 2026
$7526 $6961

Operator discount: -$565

Friday - Saturday

Jul 24, 2026 - Aug 08, 2026
$7526 $6961

Operator discount: -$565

Friday - Saturday

Aug 21, 2026 - Sep 05, 2026
$7526 $6961

Operator discount: -$565

Friday - Saturday

Sep 18, 2026 - Oct 03, 2026
$7526 $6961

Operator discount: -$565

Friday - Saturday

Oct 02, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
$7526 $6961

Operator discount: -$565

Friday - Saturday

Oct 30, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026
$7627 $7061

Operator discount: -$565

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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