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Galapagos with Machu Picchu

16-day adventure

Augment your Galapagos adventure with a visit to Machu Picchu. Begin in Peru with a walking tour of Cuzco, an overnight in Urubamba Valley and 3-day / 2-night stay at Machu Picchu. There you will have time to explore the less-visited corners, to contemplate the ruins at your own pace, and to hike, if you choose, with our guide to Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, the Stone Bridge and/or the Sun Gate. Then it's off to Ecuador for a 9-day Galápagos adventure-that's the ultimate nature and cultural experience!

Galapagos land iguana on North Seymour Island.

A window into mystery, Machu Picchu, Peru.

Highlights

Walking tour of Cuzco and ruins of Sacsayhuaman

Overnight in Urubamba Valley 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

Galapagos with Machu Picchu Itinerary Summary

Day 1

Arrive in Lima, Peru for an overnight.

Day 2

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. Optional hike to Machu Picchu Mountain, and exploration of Machu Picchu.

Day 4

Sunrise to sunset in Machu Picchu. Optional hike to Huayna Picchu.

Day 5

Morning in Machu Picchu. Afternoon train back to Cuzco.

Day 6

Fly from Cuzco to Quito, Ecuador via Lima.

Day 7

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):
Free day in Quito.

Day 8

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 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, 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 15

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

Day 16

Depart for home, or on to other adventures.

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

Galapagos with Machu Picchu Departures
(on Integrity unless noted with R for Reina Silvia)

2010

Jan 30 - Feb 14

Feb 27 - Mar 14

Feb 27 - Mar 14 R

Mar 13 - Mar 28 †

Mar 13 - Mar 28 R

Mar 27 - Apr 11 †

Mar 27 - Apr 11 R

Apr 3 - Apr 18

Apr 17 - May 2

May 1 - May 16

May 22 - Jun 6

Jun 12 - Jun 27

Jun 12 - Jun 27 R

Jun 26 - Jul 11

Jun 26 - Jul 11 R

Jul 17 - Aug 1

Jul 17 - Aug 1 R

Jul 31 - Aug 15

Jul 31 - Aug 15 R

Aug 14 - Aug 29

Oct 23 - Nov 7 •

Nov 13 - Nov 28 •

Nov 13 - Nov 28 R

Prices & Supplements

2010

Integrity: $8995 / † = $9395 / • = $8595

Reina Silvia: R = $7995

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 Galapagos with Machu Picchu trips after September 1, 2009 include the fuel charge (until further notice).

Single

$1850

Small Group

A Small Group Supplement applies if there are fewer than 4 travelers on your trip.