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Machu Picchu and the Galapagos
16-day adventure
Enhance your Galapagos adventure with a visit to Machu Picchu. We begin with an overnight in Lima, Peru, then fly to Cuzco for a walking tour of historic Cuzco. We explore Sacsayhuaman above Cuzco en route to the Urubamba Valley to overnight at a country inn.
The next morning we catch the early train to Machu Picchu for our 3-day/2-night stay at the ruins. You will have time to explore the less-visited corners, to contemplate the ruins at your own pace, visit the Inca Bridge, hike to the Sun Gate, or take optional hikes with our guide to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain.
Then it's off to Ecuador for a Galápagos adventure including an overnight on the Island of Santa Cruz to complete this nature and cultural experience!
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Top: Your reward for climbing the stairs to the top of Bartolomé: a view along the narrows of Bartolomé to the lava fields of Santiago . (Weston Walker)
Above: Looking through one of the windows of the "Temple of the Three Windows" in Machu Picchu. (Wes Walker)
Day 1 |
Fly to Lima, Peru, overnight in Lima. |
Day 2
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Fly to Cuzco, enjoy a leisurely walking tour of Cuzco, visit Sacsayhuaman en route to the Urubamba Valley. |
Day 3 |
Spectacular train ride to Machu Picchu. Explore Machu Picchu site. |
Day 4 |
Sunrise to sunset in Machu Picchu. Optional hike with guide to Machu Picchu Mountain or to Huayna Picchu. |
Day 5 |
Morning in Machu Picchu. Afternoon train back to Cuzco. |
Day 6 |
Fly from Cuzco to Quito, Ecuador via Lima. Overnight in Quito. |
Day 7
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Fly to Galápagos Islands. Visit Santa Cruz Island Highlands. Overnight at The Royal Palm Resort (Integrity) or in Puerto Ayora (Reina Silvia). |
Day 8
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Visit Charles Darwin Research Station. Tour Academy Bay. Board our yacht at dinnertime. |
Day 9-14 |
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, timed 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.
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Day 15 |
Breakfast on board the yacht, then disembark and fly back to Quito for dinner and overnight.
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Day 16 |
Depart for home, or on to other adventures. |
For a deeper look at this adventure, please read the Detailed Itinerary. |
Departures • Machu Picchu and the Galapagos
choose your yacht and then your trip date; trip prices follow
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2012
Integrity |
Jan 21 - Feb 5
Feb 4 - Feb 19
Feb 18 - Mar 4
Mar 10 - Mar 25
Mar 31 - Apr 15 ‡
Apr 14 - Apr 29
Apr 28 - May 13
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May 12 - May 27
May 26 - Jun 10
Jun 16 - Jul 1
Jun 23 - Jul 8 #
Ju1 7 - Jul 22
Jul 28 - Aug 12
Aug 11 - Aug 26 |
Sep 22 - Oct 7
Oct 13 - Oct 28
Nov 3 - Nov 18
Nov 24 - Dec 9
Dec 8 - Dec 23
Dec 22 - Jan 6 Ω |
2012
Reina Silvia |
Jan 21 - Feb 5
Feb 18 - Mar 4
Mar 10 - Mar 25 |
Mar 31 - Apr 15‡
Apr 28 - May 13
Jun 16 - Jul 1 |
Jul 7 - Jul 22
Jul 28 - Aug 12
Dec 22 - Jan 6 Ω |
Prices & Supplements • Machu Picchu and the Galapagos |
2012 |
Integrity:
$9695
‡ $10,095
Ω $10,495
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Reina Silvia:
$8495 double, call for triple price
‡ $8895 double, call for triple price
Ω $9295 double, call for triple price |
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# = Inti Raymi, Inca "Festival of the Sun," departure |
Suites |
Integrity
Owner’s Suite:
$1800 per person |
Reina Silvia
Main Deck Suite: $500 per person
Upper Deck Suite: $700 per person |
Single |
Land Single Supplement: $1850
Integrity Single Stateroom Supplement: $1800
Inquire for Reina Silvia or other Integrity yacht Single Staterooms |
Triple option |
The Reina Silvia has the option for a triple stateroom upon request. The triple price is for three people sharing a stateroom, and will apply only when there are three guests in the stateroom. Otherwise, the stateroom will be considered a double. |
Small Group |
A Small Group Supplement applies if there are fewer than four travelers on your trip. |
Fuel Surcharge
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On April 15, 2011, the Ecuadorian Government decreed a 30% increase in the price of fuel for all yachts and ships in the Galápagos Islands.
After fruitless protestations and appeals, the yacht owner has reluctantly imposed a per person Fuel Surcharge of $175 on the Reina Silvia and $200 on the Integrity, effective for all departures after July 1, 2011.
This applies to all travelers including those already booked. |
Notes • Machu Picchu and the Galapagos |
Included
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Roundtrip airport transfers as specified in itinerary, all yacht and hotel accommodations in Peru and Ecuador (double occupancy, unless Single purchased) as specified in itinerary; all meals while on yacht and as specified in itinerary; all non-alcoholic beverages and all draft beer (Integrity only) while on yacht; all guides, activities, tours and sightseeing arrangements as specified in itinerary; use of kayaks and snorkel equipment while on yacht as specified in itinerary. |
Not Included |
Not included are any airfare, airport taxes and fees; Galapagos National Park Fee; Galápagos yacht Fuel Surcharge; tips for yacht crews, guides or naturalists (at your discretion); wetsuits; excess baggage charges, or other items of a personal nature.
Price also excludes any insurance coverage for trip cancellation-interruption, travel accident, travel delay, baggage delay or baggage theft (we recommend you obtain coverage for these items), medical or hospitalization expenses. |
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