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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.
Please see Our Galápagos Cruising Routes for a list of islands visited on the Western and Eastern routes.
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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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2013
Integrity |
Jan 12 - Jan 27 w
Jan 26 - Feb 10 w
Feb 9 - Feb 24 w
Feb 23 - Mar 10 w
Mar 16 - Mar 31 e ‡
Apr 6 - Apr 21 w
Apr 20 - May 5 w |
May 4 - May 19 w
May 11 - May 26 e
May 25 - Jun 9 e
Jun 8 - Jun 23 e
Jun 22 - Jul 7 e #
Jul 6 - Jul 21 e
Aug 15 - Aug 25 w |
Aug 31 - Sep 15 e
Sep 21 - Oct 6 w
Oct 12 - Oct 27 e
Nov 2 - Nov 17 w
Nov 16 - Dec 1 w
Nov 30 - Dec 15 w
Dec 14 - Dec 29 w Ω |
2013
Reina Silvia |
Jan 26 - Feb 10 w
Feb 23 - Mar 10 w
Mar 16 - Mar 31 e |
May 4 - May 19 w
Jun 8 - Jun 23 e
Jun 22 - Jul 7 e # |
Nov 16 - Dec 1 w
Dec 14 - Dec 29 w Ω
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2014
Integrity |
Jan 11 - Jan 26 w
Jan 25 - Feb 9 w
Feb 8 - Feb 23 w
Feb 22 - Mar 9 w
Mar 8 - Mar 23 w
Mar 22 - Apr 6 w
Apr 5 - Apr 20 w ‡ |
Apr 19 - May 5 w ‡
May 3 - May 18 w
May 17 - Jun 1 w
May 31 - Jun 15 w
Jun 7 - Jun 22 e
Jul 5 - Jul 20 w
Jul 26 - Aug 10 e |
Aug 9 - Aug 24 e
Oct 11 - Oct 26 w
Nov 1 - Nov 16 e
Nov 15 - Nov 30 e
Nov 29 - Dec 14 e
Dec 20 - Jan 4 e Ω |
2014
Reina Silvia
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Dec 28 - Jan 12 w
Mar 22 - Apr 6 w |
Apr 5 - Apr 20 w
Jun 7 - Jun 22 w |
Jul 5 - Jul 20 e
Dec 20 - Jan 4 e Ω |
Key |
e Eastern Route | w Western Route — See Galápagos Cruising Routes
‡ Easter | Ω Year-End Holiday | # Inti Raymi |
Santa Cruz Hotels |
Santa Cruz Island accommodations are at Galapagos Safari Camp, Finch Bay Eco Hotel or Royal Palm Hotel. Please inquire with the INCA office to find out which hotel has been confirmed for a specific trip date. |
Prices & Supplements • Machu Picchu and the Galapagos |
2013 |
Integrity
$10,295
‡ $10,695 | Easter/Spring
Ω $11,095 | Holiday
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Reina Silvia
$9,395 double, $8,595 triple on yacht only
Ω $10,195 double, $9,395 triple on yacht
only | Holiday |
2014 |
Integrity
$10,495
‡ $10,895 | Easter/Spring
Ω $11,295 | Holiday |
Reina Silvia
$9,595 double, $8,795 triple on yacht only
Ω $10,395 double, $9,595 triple on yacht
only | Holiday |
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 |
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. |
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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