Luxury Galapagos & Machu Picchu Tour

Combine two of the South America's highlights in one trip - Peru for its colorful Andean cities and astonishing archaeological sites and Ecuador's Galapagos Islands for a wildlife experience unmatched by any other destination on earth. Both regions are within two hours flying distance and make for signature travel experiences. We prefer to begin in Peru and end in the Galapagos, but the trip can be arranged both ways. Travel to the mysterious lost city of Machu Picchu and then continue to Ecuador to cruise the world-famous Galapagos Islands.
 
This fascinating combo (which can be customized as a simple, premium or luxury level trip) begins in the legendary Sacred Valley, to help travelers with acclimatization to the high altitudes; explore villages and ancient Inca ruins and then continue to a scenic train ride to the magnificent Machu Picchu ruins. Here, spend two days exploring the captivating ruins and majestic mountains that surround them. Finish your trip in the bustling colonial town of Cusco, Peru. You’ll have the chance to tour this fascinating and charming town, and learn more about its colonial landmarks and Inca architecture.
 
The thrilling adventure continues as you fly to Ecuador, where you will embark on a five or eight day cruise of the "Enchanted Isles," famed for inspiring Darwin's theory of evolution. The Galapagos Islands' unique ecosystem sustains extraordinary plant, animal and geological diversity, creating opportunity for unprecedented wildlife contact and impressive photos. The combination of these two world-renowned destinations makes for the South American adventure of a lifetime!

Itinerary Summary 13 Day

17 Day option also available, depending whether you choose a 5 or 8 day Galapagos cruise.

DAY 1	Arrive in Lima, Peru.
DAY 2	Fly to Cusco and transfer to the Urubamba Valley, or Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit terraced ruins at Pisac and the village’s famed market, as well as the hillside fortress of Ollantaytambo.
DAY 3	Early morning transfer to train station to board train to Machu Picchu – lost city of the Inca. Stay overnight in the village of Aguas Calientes. (Choose the deluxe Vistadome train or the luxury Hiram Bingham option.)
DAY 4	Visit the ruins for a second day to explore more, and perhaps climb Huayna Picchu. This afternoon train ride to Cusco.
DAY 5	Walking tour of Cuzco and visit to impressive ruins just outside city limits.
DAY 6	Explore Cusco’s famed museums, colonial sites and shopping areas.
DAY 7	Fly from Cusco to Quito, Ecuador. Overnight in Quito.
DAY 8	Fly to Galapagos Islands.
DAY 8-12	Live aboard the yacht and spend as much time exploring the islands as park rules permit. Each night we travel on to the next island.
DAY 12	We have our last island visit in the morning then fly back to Quito for overnight.
DAY 13	Depart for home, or on to other adventure

 

 

 

2010 Rates

Prices range from: $4,200 - $6,500
(depending on deluxe or luxury hotels and yacht)

 

Contact us now about reserving your Galapagos and Machu Picchu ultimate trip now.