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Peru and Galapagos

20-day adventure

Combine two of the world's wonders-Machu Picchu and Galápagos. Visit Lima's museums, Cuzco, Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros. Spend 3 days and 2 nights at Machu Picchu. Then, fly to Ecuador for a 9-day Galápagos adventure-that's the ultimate nature and cultural experience!

Other companies offer Galapagos and Machu Picchu in a shorter itinerary. We have found that, due to travel times, altitude changes, and the majesty of these places, attempting to see them in fewer days does not do them, or you, justice. You travel so far just to get to there, you want to experience where you are, too.

Watching the blowhole at Punta Suarez, Española (Hood) Island, where the Waved Albatross nest.

Peaks surrounding Urubamba Valley, the Andean version of California's "Central Valley."

Highlights

Museums and ceviche in Lima

2 days Cuzco, 2 days Urubamba Valley El Monasterio del Cuzco, Sol y Luna

3 days Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Sanctuary or Machu Picchu Pueblo

2 days Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos and/or Quito Royal Palm or Colon

8-day Galapagos cruise on yacht Integrity or Reina Silvia

Peru and Galapagos Itinerary Summary

Day 1

Arrive in Lima, Peru. Overnight in Lima.

Day 2

Tour historic Lima. Visit the National Museum of Archeology and the Larco Museum. Afternoon grand buffet of seafoods and Peruvian specialties.

Day 3

Fly to Cuzco, walking tour of Cuzco historic, dinner of typical Cuzqueñan specialties.

Day 4

Visit the Inca Museum, Central Market and Archbishop's Palace. Afternoon visit to Sacsayhuaman. View a special shamanic ceremony in the ruins.

Day 5

En route to the Urubamba Valley, visit Lake Huacarpay, tour the Church San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, see a weaving demonstration and have a picnic lunch in San Salvador. Then descend into the Urubamba Valley to explore Pisac village and ruins.

Day 6

Stroll Chinchero Sunday Indian market, visit the Moray Incan horticultural center and the Maras salt pans, explore Ollantaytambo town and extensive ruins, then rest up at the inn.

Day 7-9

Three days at Machu Picchu (an INCA exclusive)! At your own pace, ponder the mysteries of this spot, hike with our guide to Huaynu Picchu, the peak of Machu Picchu or along the Inca Trail, take photos or just "hide out" while trainloads of day-trippers make midday cameo appearances. Return to Cuzco on the afternoon of Day 9.

Day 10

Fly to Quito, Ecuador via Lima.

Day 11

Integrity departures: Fly to Galápagos Islands. Visit Santa Cruz Island Highlands. Overnight at The Royal Palm Resort.

Reina Silvia departures (noted below with the symbol R in many colors):
Free day in Quito.

Day 12

Integrity departures: Visit Charles Darwin Research Station. Board our yacht at dinnertime.

Reina Silvia departures: Fly to Galápagos Islands, board our yacht and start Galápagos cruising!

Day 13-18

Live aboard the yacht and spend as much time exploring the islands as park rules permit. We have at least two shore visits each day, timing them to avoid the large cruise ship groups. We have several chances to swim and snorkel during our week. Each night we travel on to another unique island.

Day 19

We have breakfast on board the yacht, then disembark and fly back to Quito for dinner and overnight.

Day 20

Depart for home, or on to other adventures.

For a deeper look at this adventure, please read the Detailed Itinerary.

Peru and Galapagos Departures
(on Integrity unless noted with R or R for Reina Silvia)

2010

Jan 26 - Feb 14

Feb 23 - Mar 14

Feb 23 - Mar 14 R

Mar 9 - Mar 28 †

Mar 9 - Mar 28 R

Mar 23 - Apr 11 †

Mar 23 - Apr 11 R

Mar 30 - Apr 18

Apr 13 - May 2

Apr 27 - May 16

May 18 - Jun 6

Jun 8 - Jun 27

Jun 8 - Jun 27 R

Jun 22 - Jul 11 †

Jun 22 - Jul 11 R†

Jul 13 - Aug 1

Jul 13 - Aug 1 R

Jul 27 - Aug 15

Jul 27 - Aug 15 R

Aug 10 - Aug 29

Sep 1 - Sep 20 •

Oct 19 - Nov 7 •

Nov 9 - Nov 28 •

Nov 9 - Nov 28 R

Prices & Supplements

2010

Integrity: $10195 / † = $10595 / † = $10495 / • = $9795

Reina Silvia: R = $9195 / R† = $9495

† = Inti Raymi, Incan "Festival of the Sun," departure

Fuel Charge

On February 25, 2008 the Ecuadorian Government imposed a substantial fuel surcharge upon all Galapagos yacht and ship departures after June 1, 2008.

All Peru and Galapagos trips after September 1, 2009 include the fuel charge (until further notice).

Single

Land Single Supplement: $2650
Inquire for Yacht Single Supplement.

Small Group

A Small Group Supplement applies if there are fewer than four travelers on your trip.