
Incas & islands: Machu Picchu & Galapagos tour
12 days from $10,175pp
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Tour highlights
Explore the vibrant former Inca capital of Cuzco.
Visit Machu Picchu, the jewel in the Inca crown.
Get up close to the fearless Galapagos wildlife.
See the beautiful scenery and colorful markets of the Sacred Valley.
Price includes:
- Domestic flights in destination
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodations
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
Ask us if you would also like us to arrange your international flights at our preferred rates.
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On arrival in Cuzco, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city and acclimatizing 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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Spend the day exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You'll visit the impressive ruins at Písac and Ollantaytambo as well as a colorful market and overnight in the Sacred Valley.
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Take the train to Machu Picchu, where you'll have a guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel.
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Enjoy a free day to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace, before returning to Cuzco by train and road in the afternoon.
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Transfer to the airport in time for your flight to Quito via Lima. Upon arrival in Ecuador, you'll 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'll be met by a representative of your ship who will take you to your awaiting vessel. The Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre will be your first stop this afternoon.
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Today, you'll explore Floreana Island, starting with a visit to Cormorant Point, where you'll be greeted by sea lions, and then on to Devil's Crown for some snorkeling among the coral reef. In the afternoon, you'll stop by Post Office Bay and learn more about the island's human history. Here, you can also make the short climb up Baroness Lookout, which offers picturesque coastline views.
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Española Island is where you'll spend your morning with the archipelago's largest sea lion colony. In the afternoon, you'll head to the dramatic seaside cliffs at Suarez Point.
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Today, you'll reach San Cristobal Island, beginning with a walk at Pitt Point. This is your best opportunity to see the three booby species of the Galapagos all in the same place. Later on, you'll see an abundance of wildlife at Witch Hill, where you'll snorkel and be able to spot numerous coastal and migratory bird species.
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The final stop on your cruise is Los Lobos, home to three of the most emblematic species in the Galapagos: sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and frigatebirds. Following this stop, you'll disembark the ship and take a flight back to the Ecuadorian mainland.
Accommodation
- Cuzco
- Sacred Valley
- Machu Picchu
- Cuzco
- Lima
- Quito
- The Galapagos Islands
- Santa Cruz Island
- Baltra Island
- Floreana Island
- Baltra Island
- Española Island
- Baltra Island
- San Cristobal Island
- Baltra Island
- The Galapagos Islands
- Quito
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.
When to go
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°F) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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| The Galapagos Islands |