Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Tour

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The following itinerary is a popular 15 day Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands tour.  It can be done exactly as you see it here or customized in any way you would like, including doing the trip in reverse order (Galapagos and then Peru).  A popular variation is to do the same itinerary in 12 days with a 5 day Galapagos Islands cruise instead of 8 day.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Great choice of first class/luxury yachts
    • Overnight near Machu Picchu
    • Explore Cusco & the Sacred Valley
    • Visits to any of Lima’s museums can be arranged
    • 4, 5 or 8 day options in Galapagos

What's this trip about?

    The following itinerary is a popular 15 day Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands tour.  It can be done exactly as you see it here or customized in any way you would like, including doing the trip in reverse order (Galapagos and then Peru).  A popular variation is to do the same itinerary in 12 days with a 5 day Galapagos Islands cruise instead of 8 day.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityLima
End CityQuito

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Snorkeling
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • All accommodations and transfers
    • Meals as indicated below
    • All guiding
    • Excursions
    • Entrance fees

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Lima

Meals:

Breakfast

Accommodation: Casa Andina Private Collection Miraflores (upgrades available to Hotel B, Miraflores Park Hotel, and others)

Arrive to Lima, former capital of the Spanish empire in the Americas, and transfer to your first class hotel ideally located in...

Day 2: Cusco/Sacred Valley of the Incas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Sol y Luna

Fly over the Andes to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incan Empire.  When you land in Cusco you will be met at the airport by a local representative who will transport you to your hotel in the Sac...

Day 3:  Machu Picchu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Today you start a 2 day/1 night trip to Machu Picchu, giving you plenty of time to see the area.  In the morning you will be picked up at your hotel for transfer to the tr...

Day 4:  Machu Picchu

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Palacio del Inka  (upgrade to Palacio Nazarenas or other options is available)

Today you make an unguided return visit to Machu Picchu in the early morning to observe the ruins.  This is a great way to experience the site ...

Day 5: Cusco/Sacsahuaman

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Palacio del Inka

Today you’ll have a privately guided exploration of Cusco, including a visit to Sacsahuaman, the massive Incan fortress on the hills above the city, where you enjoy views of the surrounding area.  Cusco is...

Day 6: Depart for Ecuador

Accommodation: Casa San Marcos (upgrade to Casa Gangotena is available)

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival to Lima you will have assistance at the air...

Day 7: Quito

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Casa San Marcos

Today you will be picked up from your hotel for a privately-guided tour of historic Quito, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. You will visit some of the highlights of the colonial “Centro Historico,” an...

Day 8: Fly to the Galapagos

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you fly out of Quito, about 600 miles out over the Pacific Ocean to arrive at the Galapagos Islands.  You will be met at the airport and transferred to your vessel. Visiting the Galapagos Islands is a unique experience, a combination of sheer natural beauty, amazing wildlife, beautiful vessels, and fascinating natural history.

Days 9-14: In the Islands

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The exact itinerary varies from vessel to vessel, but you will spend these days exploring the islands in depth.  Your boat will travel between several different islands, so that you can experience a wide variety of the unique wil...

Day 15: Fly back to Quito / Depart

Meals: Breakfast

Today you will enjoy a final morning in the Islands before flying out from the Galapagos back to Quito, where you will connect with your international flight home or continue your trip in mainland Ecuador. If you have a long layover before your...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,170
Price per day$345
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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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

    • Local airfare (about $1250)
    • International airfare
    • Gratuities
    • Insurance

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Meals Included

14 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 8 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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