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Galapagos Multi Sport & Machu Picchu Tour

Combine the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands with the ancient mysteries of Machu Picchu

Combine the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands with the ancient mysteries of Machu Picchu

Duration: 15 days
4+ Passengers: $4,875
3 Passengers: $5,245
2 Passengers: $5,630
In just two action-packed weeks, this trip allows you to explore two of the top attractions in South America, Peru's Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. Your adventure begins in the magnificent Andean highlands of Peru, where you´ll experience the highlights of the impressive Inca Empire and visit the colorful markets of Cusco and Chincheros. Our native guides will take you off the beaten path to visit the legendary Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Ollantaytambo and the finale, the hidden city of Machu Picchu. Next it´s off to the pristine Galapagos for a land-based week of adventures to observe the archipelago´s unique wildlife at close range on hiking trails, while snorkeling, sea kayaking and mountain biking. You'll explore several of the central and southern islands, staying in comfortable hotels and taking advantage of your prime location to experience the unique Galapagos Island culture. For travelers on a schedule, this Peru Ecuador adventure to these countries' most well-known sights makes a unique South America travel odyssey.
To arrange a private departure for the Galapagos Multi Sport & Machu Picchu Tour, please contact us regarding details and private departure costs.

Itinerary for Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands

GALAPAGOS & ECUADOR EXTENSIONS

Have more time to spend? Why not customize your trip with some of these trip extensions? Add extensions to the beginning or the end of your trip, or add to both ends.
GALAPAGOS & ECUADOR DAY EXTENSIONS
Quito City Scenic Tour (3hrs)
Quito City Tour + Museum (4hrs)
Quito City Tour at Night
Middle of the World (3hrs)
Quito City Tour + Middle (5hrs)
Papallacta Hot Springs (1D)
Rafting Rio Blanco (1D)
Mountain Bicycling (1D)
Otavalo Market (1D)
Sea Kayak Cuicocha Lake (1D)
Cotopaxi National Park (1D)
Bellavista Cloud Forest (1D)
GALAPAGOS & ECUADOR MULTI-DAY EXTENSIONS
Otavalo Market Tour (2D)
Cotopaxi Tour (2D)
Haciendas, Hot Springs & Volcanoes (4D)
CLOUD & RAIN FOREST LODGES
Bellavista Cloud Forest Lodge (2D)
Sacha Lodge (4/5D)
Kapawi Ecolodge (4/5D)
Napo Wildlife Center (4/5D)

PERU EXTENSIONS

Have more time to spend? Why not customize your trip with some of these trip extensions? Add extensions to the beginning or the end of your trip, or add to both ends.
PERU DAY EXTENSIONS
Lima City Tour
Lima Pre-Departure Tour
Lima Culinary Tour
Weaving tour from Cusco
Cachicata Day Hike
Moray - Maras
Paragliding from Cusco
Cusco Countryside
Rafting from Cusco
PERU MULTI-DAY EXTENSIONS
Moras - Moray - Cachicata (2D)
Ica & Nazca (2D)
Ica/Nazca & Ballestas Is. (3D)
Lake Titicaca (3D)
Rafting the Apurimac (3D)
Arequipa & Colca Canyon (4D)
Mancora Beach (4D)
PERU / CLOUD & RAIN FOREST LODGES
Sandoval Lake Lodge (2D-4D)
Posadas Amazonas (3D/4D)
Manu Wildlife Center (4D/5D)
Amazon River Expedition (4-8D)

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The International Ecotourism Society Leave No Trace American Whitewater Ecuadoran Rivers Institute Adventure Travel Trade Association International Galapagos Tour Operators Association Washington Wilderness Coalition Headwaters Institute La Pagina en la Puerta (The Page in the Door) Cascadia Wildlands Project
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2010 SCHEDULED TRIP DATES

Sunday Departures
2 person minimum / 10 maximum

Mar 02/28-03/14 SOLD OUT!
Apr 04-18
May 16-30 SOLD OUT!
Jun 13-27 6 spaces left
Jul 04-18 6 spaces left
Aug 08-22 6 spaces left
Sep 08/29-09/12
Oct 03-17
Nov 14-28
Dec 12/19-01/02 5 spaces left

Private Departures can be arranged. Please contact us regarding private departure costs.

INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

Included in tour cost
- Meals as indicated
- All hotel accommodations (twin shared basis)
- All land and sea transportation during the itinerary
- Entrance fees for all scheduled tours and archaeological sites (Except Galapagos National Park)
- 2 tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Train Ticket back to Cusco - Vista Dome train
- English speaking certified guides
- Snorkeling gear
- Sea kayaking gear
- Mountain bicycling gear
- Southern Explorations pre departure services
Excluded in tour cost
- International airfare to Lima, Peru and from Quito, Ecuador
- Domestic Airfare:
Low Season: $1,240
High Season: $1,290
includes Lima > Quito
Quito < > Galapagos
Lima < > Cuzco
- airport taxes international (around $70) and local (around $5)
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee ($100 Adult/$50 Child)
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Hiking boots and other necessary sports gear
- Wetsuit rental ($35 per week), recommended during May - November
- Continental breakfasts are included at all hotels. All other meals are not included unless specified in the itinerary.
High Season Galapagos Airfare:  Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31
Low Season Galapagos Airfare: May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

ACCOMMODATION

Galapagos Multi Sport & Machu Picchu:
14 nights hotels

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Additional $835
- 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