Galapagos Cruise & Machu Picchu Tour

11 DAYSStarting from $7,490 per person

This 11-day Galapagos and Machu Picchu tour allows you to experience the two leading destinations of South America in one seamless and comfortable tour. Explore the wildlife-paradise of the Galapagos Islands in a private luxury boat, visiting natural and geographical wonders. Then immerse yourself in the incredible Incan heartland of Peru, visiting Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu citadel – the lost city of the Incas.

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Highlights

  • A tour of key sites of the Galapagos Islands on a luxury boat, with your every need catered for.
  • A visit to Dragon Hill to watch land iguanas in their natural habitat.
  • Visit Rábida Island with its red beaches, flamingos and finches.
  • Learn about the archipelago’s geology on the tiny island of Sombrero Chino.
  • Discover Genovesa Island, often called Bird Island for its abundance of avian species, including boobies and great frigates. You will also encounter playful sea lions.
  • A morning at Bartolome Island where you’ll take in lunar-like craters, volcanic cones and lava fields.
  • An afternoon exploring the still-active volcanic island of Santiago, one of the best places for observing fur seals in the Galapagos.
  • Explore the lush forest highlands of Santa Cruz, and visit lava tunnels and enormous sink holes.
  • A free day to relax, acclimatize to the altitude and explore Cusco, the one-time capital of the Incan Empire.
  • Take a guided private tour of Cusco, with stops at Sacsayhuaman, an immense Incan complex, Koricancha, an important Incan temple, and Cusco’s Cathedral.
  • Journey through the breath-taking scenery of the Sacred Valley, with stops at the agricultural terraces of Moray, the salt mines at Mara, and the ruins of Ollantaytambo.
  • Uncover the secrets of Machu Picchu on a private guided tour then take time to explore on your own. You can hike to the top of Huayna Picchu for a bird’s eye view of the ruins.
  • An optional private tour of Lima’s main attractions. You will visit the Larco Archaeological Museum, the San Francisco Monastery, Lima's historic colonial squares, and the waterfront district Miraflores.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Pricing includes everything from your international arrival to your departure, with the exception of flights and a few lunches and dinners.

Welcome to Ecuador. You will be greeted at the airport by our representatives and taken to your Guayaquil hotel to settle in and prepare for your flight to the Galapagos the following morning.

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