Incas & islands: Machu Picchu and Galapagos tour
12 days from CAD12,260pp
Tour highlights
Explore the vibrant former Inca capital of Cuzco.
See the beautiful scenery and colourful markets of the Sacred Valley.
Visit Machu Picchu, the jewel in the Inca crown.
Get up close to the fearless Galapagos wildlife.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
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On arrival in Cuzco, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city and acclimatising to the altitude.
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Enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Cuzco and the surrounding Inca ruins.
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Full day trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will visit the impressive ruins at Pisac and Ollantaytambo as well as a colourful market. Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
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Take the train to Machu Picchu, where you will have a guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel.
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Free day to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace. In the afternoon return to Cuzco by train.
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Transfer to the airport in time for your flight to Quito via Lima. Upon arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel.
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Enjoy a guided tour of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Transfer to the airport in time for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Here you will be met by a representative of your boat who will take you to your awaiting vessels. Afternoon excursions in the Galapagos.
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Today you'll explore Santiago (James) Island, starting with Buccaneer's Cove, a hiding place for passing pirates and sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries. The cliffs here are clustered with seabirds. In the afternoon, you'll take a moderate guided walk, keeping a lookout for marine iguanas and sea lion colonies.
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Today your first stop is at Rábida (Jervis) Island, known for its iron-rich reddish beaches. Here you can snorkel, take short strolls along the beach, and visit a brackish lagoon where flamingos gather. Look out for marine iguanas, mockingbirds and Darwin's finches. In the afternoon you'll hike to the summit of Bartolomé Island before having a chance to take a glass-bottomed boat trip. Galapagos Penguins are often seen here.
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A day in Genovesa, a remote northerly island swarming with birds such as storm petrels, frigate birds and Nazca boobies. You'll climb to the top of the cliffs via the Prince Phillip Steps and take a short guided walk. In the afternoon, there's an optional walk over slightly more demanding terrain.
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The Galapagos Islands , Guayaquil
Excursions in the Galapagos Islands followed by disembarkation and flight back to the Ecuadorian mainland.
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- Cuzco
- Sacred Valley
- Machu Picchu
- Cuzco
- Lima
- Quito
- The Galapagos Islands
- Guayaquil
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The specialist who designs your trip to Peru will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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