Classic Machu Picchu Tour & Galapagos Cruise

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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Machu Picchu & Cusco
- Tour the Galapagos on a 5-day cruise
- Visit an ancient Inca Fortress
- Discover villages in the Sacred Valley
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Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Private tours with professional Andean Discovery guides
- Accommodations based on double occupancy
- All activities and transfers as per itinerary
- Most meals
- 4-night / 5-day cruise on the Santa Cruz
Itinerary

Upon arrival in Lima this evening, a member of our staff will transfer you to your hotel, just steps away from the airport. Enjoy dinner on your own this evening.
Note: The listed hotels are 4/5 star. Please contact us for information on 3 star options.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa
The capital of the Inca Empire awaits! This morning, Andean Discovery staff will assist with your check-in for the spectacular one-hour flight over the Andes Mountains to Cusco....
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Experience one of the world’s great train rides, with stunning views of the Urubamba river gorge, on your way to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in the town of Aguas Calient...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Picoaga Hotel Cusco
This morning take a short bus ride to the sacred ruins of Machu Picchu for a private tour. Explore the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Tomb, ceremonial fountains and baths, and the Sacred Plazas....
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Picoaga Hotel Cusco
Travel by foot and private vehicle during a city tour that takes you down Cusco’s cobbled streets and narrow passageways with brightly painted balconies overhead. Visit the historic Plaza de Armas, the ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Mercure Hotel Quito
Fly to Lima and then Quito, Ecuador. At 9,350 feet above sea level, Quito is the second highest capital city in Latin America. Despite the fact that it’s only 15 miles south of the equator, Qu...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Mercure Hotel Quito
Explore colonial Quito’s cobbled streets, whitewashed adobe walls, and ornate balconies during a private tour. After lunch, transfer to the Middle of the World monument, zero degrees latitude, where you can straddle the equator. This evening enjoy dinner on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Santa Cruz
Fly to Baltra Island, Galapagos, and board the Santa Cruz in time for lunch and a welcome briefing. This afternoon visit Las Bachas beach, an important nesting area for the east Pacific green sea turtle. Look for wading birds, stilts, and flamingos at several brackish lagoons.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Santa Cruz
This morning explore the impressive cliffs of Buccaneer’s Cove, which is home to a large number of marine birds, sea lions, and inter-tidal organisms. Enjoy fantastic natural formations such as...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Santa Cruz
Begin the day at Rabida Island’s red-colored beach, a result of the unusually high content of iron in the volcanic material. A large colony of sea lions is found here, as well as mockingbirds, ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Santa Cruz
The morning begins with a panga ride along the dramatic cliffs of Genovesa Island. Disembark and climb a steep staircase to a flat plateau where you will find yourself surrounded by birds unbot...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mercure Hotel Quito
After breakfast you may opt to visit Cerro Colorado to learn about the giant tortoise breeding program. Return to town and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Quito. Lunch and dinner today are on your own.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics
What's excluded
- International round-trip airfare to Lima
- $110 per person Galapagos park fees
- Fees for passport and travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Cabin upgrades available
Accommodation
Lima Airport Wyndham Hotel
Conveniently located within Jorge Chavez International Airport, the Lima Airport Wyndham Hotel offers guests first class accommodations and services.
Hotel amenities include a 24-hour spa, complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour restaurant, bar, and indoor pool. The spacious and modern rooms include cable television, air conditioning, heating, safe deposit box, mini-bar and hair dryer.
Sol y Luna Lodge Spa
Sol & Luna Lodge and Spa is found within the Urubamba Valley's stunning scenery. Flowers bloom year-round and 35 species of birds call the area home. Sol & Luna's owners are committed to keeping in harmony with the natural environment. Guests's bungalows are made from materials found in the valley: adobe brick, logs, and stones.
Each room features a marble-tiled bathroom with all the accessories required for maximum comfort, a terrace with a view of the gardens, complimentary Wi-Fi, a digital safety deposit box, and 24-hour room service.
The property includes a horse ranch, high quality lounge bar, and dining room.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Inkaterra Machu Picchu is an intimate 85-cottage luxury hotel tucked within 12 secluded acres of cloud forest. Waterfalls and streams gently cascade through acres of orchids, and multiple species of hummingbirds whiz around the property. Guests follow stone pathways to their rooms, located in comfortable one- or two-story whitewashed casitas.
The hotel offers nature activities, spa services, a working tea plantation, and a dining room and bar. Decorated with local crafts and eucalyptus beams, every room offers a fireplace, spa-style bathroom, colonial style wardrobe, Andean slippers crafted from recycled materials, and a complete set of environmentally-friendly toiletries. Complimentary satellite internet is available to guests.
Picoaga Hotel Cusco
The Costa del Sol Hotel Picoaga is located in a charming colonial-era mansion in Cusco. The building dates back to the 17th-century when Marquis Picoaga had it built for himself. The mansion is split into a colonial wing and a more modern wing and all rooms are equipped with cable TV, heating, safe, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, hair dryer and a clock radio. The hotel's restaurant, El Mirador, features a menu mixed with delicious Peruvian and International cuisine. There is also a bar and lounge area that includes a large fireplace and an impressive view of the cathedral, which is lit up at night.
Mercure Hotel Quito
The Mercure Quito is located in the lively Mariscal district near shops and restaurants. Each of the hotel's 147 large and modern rooms features Wi-Fi, safe deposit box, mini-bar, bathrobe, and slippers. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, restaurant, and bar.
Santa Cruz Boat
The Santa Cruz has gained worldwide recognition for its superb service, expert crew, knowledgeable multilingual guides, and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes.
With 48 cabins of varying sizes and configurations, the Santa Cruz's highly-experienced crew and staff are dedicated to making sure your holiday in the enchanted isles is enjoyable, comfortable, and fun from start to finish. The ship features fine dining, ample social areas, a sundeck with a bar, dance floor, sun loungers, a Jacuzzi, a well-stocked library, and the latest in navigation and safety systems.
Choose from suites, double, or single cabins, all with private facilities.
10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 5 Dinners
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