moderate
10 days
Galapagos Island to Machu Picchu Getaway
Combine two of South America's most iconic destinations - the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu - in one unforgettable adventure.
Duration
10 days
Group Size
2-12
Max Altitude
4300m
Destination
peru
Overview
Combine two of South America's most iconic destinations - the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu - in one unforgettable adventure.
Trip Highlights
- Explore the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
- See giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas
- Visit the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu
- Experience the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Explore colonial Cusco and its rich history
- Scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes
- Guided tours with expert naturalists and archaeologists
- Combine two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Galapagos
Meals: lunch, dinnerStay: Galapagos cruise ship or island hotel
Day 2
Galapagos Island Exploration
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinnerStay: Galapagos cruise ship or island hotel
Day 3
Galapagos Wildlife Adventures
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinnerStay: Galapagos cruise ship or island hotel
Day 4
Galapagos Final Day
Meals: breakfast, lunchStay: Hotel in Guayaquil or Quito
Day 5
Flight to Peru - Cusco
Meals: breakfastStay: Hotel in Cusco
Day 6
Cusco City Tour
Meals: breakfastStay: Hotel in Cusco
Day 7
Sacred Valley
Meals: breakfast, lunchStay: Hotel in Sacred Valley
Day 8
Train to Machu Picchu
Meals: breakfastStay: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Day 9
Machu Picchu
Meals: breakfastStay: Hotel in Cusco
Day 10
Departure
Meals: breakfastStay: N/A - departure day
What's Included
- All domestic flights (Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil - Lima - Cusco)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- Galapagos cruise or island-hopping accommodation
- All meals in Galapagos
- Hotel accommodations in Peru (3 or 4-star based on package)
- Train tickets to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Sacred Valley tour
- Professional English-speaking guides throughout
- All ground transportation
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- International flights to/from South America
- Travel insurance (required)
- Galapagos Transit Control Card (~$20)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Optional activities and excursions
- Alcoholic beverages
Pricing
Starting from
$4,500
per person
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