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Machu Picchu Tour Combined with a Galapagos Islands Cruise
Combine the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands with the ancient mysteries of Machu Picchu
Duration: 10+ days
Beginning costs with:
4D/3N Cruise
Tourist Superior: +$3305
First Class: +$3480
Cruise Ship: +$3595
5D/4N Cruise
Tourist Superior: +$3490
First Class: +$3750
Cruise Ship: +$3890
8D/7N Cruise
Tourist Superior: +$3940
First Class: +$4250
Cruise Ship: +$4775
Luxury: +$4955
Internal flights are not included in trip costs
Internal airfare: $1170 low season / $1225 high season (subject to change)
Please for cruise itinerary and pricing specifics during your timeframe.
We can arrange this itinerary to either begin or end in Galapagos, depending on your preference.
Combining two of our most popular tours, travel to the mysterious lost city of Machu Picchu after cruising the world-famous Galapagos Islands. Your thrilling adventure begins as you fly to the magical country of Ecuador, where you will embark on a Galapagos cruise of the "Enchanted Isles," famed for inspiring Darwin's theory of evolution. The Galapagos Islands' unique ecosystem sustains extraordinary plant, animal, and geological diversity, creating opportunity for unprecedented wildlife contact and impressive photos. This exciting combo Galapagos and Peru tour continues in the bustling colonial town of Cusco. After touring this fascinating and charming town, travel through the legendary Sacred Valley, stopping to explore villages and ancient Inca ruins along the way. A scenic train ride takes you to the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu. Here, spend two days exploring the captivating ruins and the majestic mountains that surround them. The combination of these two world-renowned destinations makes for the South American adventure of a lifetime!
To arrange a private departure for the Machu Picchu Tour & Galapagos Island Cruise Custom Combo tour, please contact us regarding details and private departure costs.
Itinerary for Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands
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Day 1 ARRIVE QUITO or GUAYAQUIL
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Arrival and transfer to your hotel. If you arrive early, we can arrange optional tours to explore the city, including museum visits, and other sites of interests.
Begin Optional Pre-Itinerary Tour Extensions
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Day 2 QUITO or GUAYAQUIL - GALAPAGOS
Morning transfer to the Quito airport for a flight to the Galapagos Islands to board your cruise. (B,L,D)
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Day 3-4 GALAPAGOS CRUISE
Spend these full days exploring the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of your cruise. Itinerary specifics vary based upon the yacht you select and include four, five, or eight day cruises. Please contact us to send you available cruise options during your timeframe. (B,L,D)
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Day 5 GALAPAGOS - QUITO or GUAYAQUIL - LIMA
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Return flight to Quito to connect with your international flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer your hotel. (B)
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Day 6 LIMA - CUSCO
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Morning departure for flight to Cusco, colonial jewel and center of the Inca Empire. Southern Explorations' guides pick you up at the airport and take you on a guided walking tour of the local markets of Cusco, the colonial cathedral and the city's major Inca ruins, the Koricancha, the impressive Temple of the Sun. After lunch, you'll tour Cusco's temples and visit several nearby distinctive Inca sights, including the fortress of Sacsayhuaman with its megalithic terraces; Kenko's stone surfaces and subterranean alters, Puka Pukara, the small terrace that protected the royal capital from attacks, and the water temple site, Tambo Machay. An evening briefing session orients you to the upcoming trek. Overnight in a charming hotel in Cusco. (B)
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Day 7 CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY
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Embark on a day-long guided excursion through the Andean landscape to the legendary Sacred Valley, passing Inca terracing that climbs the steep valley walls and the ruins of Pisac temples offering panoramic views of granite peaks. In the town of Pisac, enjoy hunting for bargains at one of the best textile markets in the Andes. After lunch, reach the small town of Ollantaytambo (9,185 ft.), where you'll spend the night and visit a famous Inca fortress. (B,L)
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Day 8 SACRED VALLEY - OLLANTAYTAMBO - MACHU PICCHU
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After a satisfying breakfast at your hotel, begin a walking tour of the Ollantaytambo ruins and town. Midmorning take a leisurely walk from the hotel to the train station at Ollantaytambo. Follow the Urubamba River through a scenic cloud forest, arriving at the station where you will have lunch before boarding a bus that will take you to the hidden citadel of Machu Picchu (7,800 ft.). Spend the day exploring the famous ruins and return in the late afternoon to nearby Aguas Calientes to soak in the local hot springs and dine on Peruvian cuisine. Overnight at a nearby hotel. (B)
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Day 9 MACHU PICCHU - CHINCHEROS TEXTILE MARKET - CUSCO
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If you choose to get up before dawn, you can see an unforgettable Machu Picchu sunrise with few other visitors. Spend the morning exploring Machu Picchu on your own which could include a climb to the sacred peak of Huayna Picchu or a walk through the lush cloud forest to the Temple of the Moon. After lunch in Aguas Calientes, embark on the mid-afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo. Meet your private van to travel to the cooperatively run Chincheros Market, home to some of the most remarkable textiles in Peru. Here enjoy an introduction to the way the weavers shear, dye, spin and weave using traditional methods. This is the perfect opportunity for last minute shopping before returning to your Cusco hotel in the evening. (B)
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Day 10 CUSCO - LIMA - HOME
In the morning, transfer to the Cusco airport for the return flight to Lima and your connecting international flight, ending Southern Explorations' services. Trip extensions to other areas or extra days in Lima and/or Cusco can also be arranged. (B)
Begin Optional Post-Itinerary Tour Extensions
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Key:
(B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner
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2009 TRIP DATES
Departure dates depend on the duration of your Galapagos cruise and the boat of your choice. Please contact us for more details.
2 person minimum / 8 maximum
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
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Included in tour cost
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- Meals as indicated
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- All hotel accommodations (twin shared basis)
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- All airport/hotel transfers
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- Entrance fees for all scheduled tours and archaeological sites (except Galapagos National Park)
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- Galapagos Cruise (Duration depends upon preference and availability)
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- English speaking certified guides
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- Southern Explorations pre departure services.
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Excluded in tour cost
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- International airfare to Quito, Ecuador and from Lima, Peru
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- Domestic Airfare: Quito / Galapagos / Quito
Low Season: $360
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $415
(Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31)
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- Domestic Airfare: Guayaquil / Galapagos / Guayaquil
Low Season: $320
(May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31)
High Season: $465
(Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31)
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- airport taxes international (around $30) and local (around $5)
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- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($100 Adult/$50 Child)
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- Tips and gratuities
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- Alcoholic beverages
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- Travel insurance
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- Continental breakfasts are included at all hotels. All other meals are not included unless specified in the itinerary.
PHYSICAL RATING
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Moderate
ACCOMMODATION
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Machu Picchu & Galapagos:
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6 nights hotels
3-7 nights at sea
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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Additional $225
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- Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.
Prices based on 3% cash discount
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Spend these full days exploring the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of your cruise. Itinerary specifics vary based upon the yacht you select and include four, five, or eight day cruises. Please contact us to send you available cruise options during your timeframe. (B,L,D)
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After a satisfying breakfast at your hotel, begin a walking tour of the Ollantaytambo ruins and town. Midmorning take a leisurely walk from the hotel to the train station at Ollantaytambo. Follow the Urubamba River through a scenic cloud forest, arriving at the station where you will have lunch before boarding a bus that will take you to the hidden citadel of Machu Picchu (7,800 ft.). Spend the day exploring the famous ruins and return in the late afternoon to nearby Aguas Calientes to soak in the local hot springs and dine on Peruvian cuisine. Overnight at a nearby hotel. (B)
