12 days tour

Machu Picchu & Galápagos Islands Essentials

Machu Picchu & Galápagos Islands Essentials

This tour includes:

Others

- Adventure program in private and small groups - English - Spanish speaking certified guide - Wetsuit - Meals described in the program - 11 nights accommodation in selected hotels - Snorkeling equipment - Private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver - Bus round trip (Consettur to Machupicchu) - Personal assistance in English and Spanish. - Excursion to the city of Cusco and 04 archaeological sites. - Excursion to the Sacred Valley + lunch. - Vistadome Train ticket to Machu Picchu. - Excursion to Machu Picchu + lunch.

Transport

Boat - car, speed boat, taxis

Meals

breakfast x11 Lunch x7

Accommodation

STANDARD HOTELS Quito: Wyndham Garden or similar SantaCruz: VillaLaguna or similar Isabela: Hotel La Casa de Marita or similar Lima: Casa Andina or similar Cusco: Royal Inka II or similar

Guide

Certified English / Spanish speaking guide

Not included:

Insurance

Travelers must buy their own travel insurance

Others

- Flight from/to mainland, international flights - Entrance fee to the Galapagos National Park $100,-** (to be paid upon arrival at the airport – CASH ONLY – There is no ATM at the airport. Please bring enough cash) - INGALA Migration card $20** to be paid in cash in Quito or Guayaquil airport (Consejo de Gobierno counter, easy to spot in the airport. There you will also have to register your personal details before you go to the check-in counter of your airline) - International and domestic air tickets. - Travel insurance: mandatory for all tourists entering Ecuador - Entrance to Cusco Cathedral (USD 14) tips (guides expect tips, and also the boat crew – for boat excursions not for transfers between islands)

Flights

Flights from the mainland to/from Galapagos, Flight to Lima and internal flight in Peru are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Machu Picchu & Galápagos Islands Essentials

  • Day 1 Transfer To Your Hotel In Quito
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Your Hotel In Quito

      Private transportation from the airport to your hotel in Quito

  • Day 2 Quito City Tour + Teleférico + Mitad Del Mundo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Quito City Tour + Teleférico + Mitad Del Mundo

      Breakfast in the hotel. Pick up from the Hotel in Quito. The tour will then continue from the Basilica Church, where we will make a brief stop to visit it. After walking through the colonial streets, we will then stop at the Independence Plaza to admire the Cathedral and the Government’s Palace. We will also visit La Ronda Street, The Company Church, Santo Domingo´s Church, The Sagrario´s Church, and San Francisco´s Church, which was built during the 17th century. After visiting the historical sights, we will go to Teleferico. This is one of the best ways to enjoy our city with views of beautiful valleys, snow-capped mountains, and the capital, Quito. From a point of more than 13,000 feet (4000 m), you will enjoy magnificent views of the city. After lunch, you will head to the Middle of the World monument, where you can stand right in the middle of the equatorial line and
      traddle the two hemispheres. In addition, you will have a chance to participate in several experiments at the Intiñan Museum such as watching the water go down a drain in a different direction (only inches away from either side of the equator), or balancing an egg on a nail, or using an ancient sundial and much more. At this place complex, you will also be able to visit a fascinating ethnographical museum that gives a great overview of the many distinct cultures of this small country. You will also enjoy the amazing landscape in Pululahua inhabited crater just 5 minutes from the Equatorial line. Return to Quito. Overnight in Quito


  • Day 3 Quito - Baltra – Highlands – Twin Craters, Lava Tunnels
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Quito - Baltra – Highlands – Twin Craters, Lava Tunnels

      Breakfast in the hotel. Your driver will pick you up to take you to the airport to catch your flight to Galapagos. Arrive at Baltra´s airport, your guide will pick you up at the airport and drive up to the ranch in the highlands. This area concentrates vast extensions of forests of Scalesia, Miconia, and giant tortoises. This is a great place to observe these iconic animals in their natural habitat. We will visit lava tunnels and the twin craters of the Galapagos; it is a rewarding visit for nature-loving tourists. The lush green landscape of the highlands stands in stark contrast to the more arid coastlines of the lowlands, providing a very different Galapagos experience. Lookouts over the crater sinkholes show off the stunning scenery, and there are plenty of interesting birds too. Overnight in a hotel in Santa Cruz.

  • Day 4 Full Day Navigable Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Full Day Navigable Tour

      Breakfast in the hotel. Depending on the dates and/or navigable site available, pick-up from the hotel will be early in the morning (6 or 7:00 am) to take you to the small vessel at the embarkation point in Puerto Ayora for a unique experience with Galapagos wildlife and endemic vegetation. The destination can be either Santa Fe, Pinzon, or Floreana (the destination depends on availability and regulations of the National Park). The activities will include hiking, snorkeling, swimming, and breathtaking sightseeing. After land and sea excursions, we will return to the hotel in Santa Cruz where you can relax and later have dinner at the restaurant specified by the guide. Overnight in Santa Cruz.

  • Day 5 Isabela - Tintoreras
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Isabela - Tintoreras

      At 6:30 am, you will take the speed boat to Isabela, (2 hours). Upon arrival, a guide will transfer you to your hotel and you will have the rest of the morning free. If you want, you can walk to the nearby flamingo lagoon to spot these graceful birds or visit (entrance free) the tortoise breeding center. In the afternoon, we will visit "Las Tintoreras," a chain of small islets full of the cove and hidden beaches. The islet of Tintoreras is situated in the south of Puerto Villamil. It has a bay where it is possible to see sea lions, marine turtles, iguanas, manta rays, etc. This bay is connected by a superficial crack with crystalline water which is closed off during low tide. In this crack, it is possible to see the sharks from Blanca Point swimming with the rest of the tropical fish and sea lions (snorkel).  Overnight in Isabela.

  • Day 6 Isabela - Cabo Rosa Tuneles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Isabela - Cabo Rosa Tuneles

      Breakfast in the hotel. Departure by boat to Cabo Rosa (45 min by boat), where lava flowed into the ocean and formed beautiful lava tunnels. There you will see penguins, blue-footed boobies, and sea turtles. However, the highlight is diving. You can see sharks, turtles/sea lions, sea lions, rays, seahorses, and many tropical fish. The tour to Cabo Rosa lasts approximately 5 hours. Then, we will take a speedboat to return to Santa Cruz Island. Overnight in Santa Cruz.

  • Day 7 Baltra - Guayaquil / Flight To Lima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Baltra - Guayaquil / Flight To Lima

      Transfer to the airport in Baltra, flight to the main island to take the international flight to Lima. Arrival in Lima and transfer to your hotel. 

  • Day 8 City Tour In Lima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      City Tour In Lima

      Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning visit to the city of Colonial and Modern Lima, we will visit Lima in its 3 historical periods, Pre Hispanic, Colonial, and Modern. We will have a panoramic view of "La Huaca Pucllana", we will visit the imposing Historical Center of Lima, its palaces, houses, churches, and plazas ending with a visit to the residential and financial area of San Isidro. Finally, we will have an unforgettable view of the Pacific Ocean in the district of Miraflores. Overnight in Lima

  • Day 9 Flight To Cusco / City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Flight To Cusco / City Tour

      Flight to Cusco. At the scheduled time we will pick you up from your hotel to start our tour of the Cusco city, where our professional guide will provide you with all the detailed information on all the attractions that we will visit, also the tour guide will be attentive to any questions and / or need that each of our visitors require. The places we will visit are: The main temple of the Sun known as the "Qoricancha", "Sacsayhuaman" known as the head of the Puma in reference to the city of Cusco that was built in a shape of a Puma, and the head of the puma was exactly Sacsayhuaman. We will immediately visit the Qenqo temple in honor of mother Earth or Pachamama. Then we will continue with our bus to Pucapucara which in Inkas time was an entry control to the sacred city of Cusco, later visit Tambomachay Inka temple in honor of the natural element of water. Itinerary subject to change depending on the hour we arrive in Cusco.

  • Day 10 Cusco – Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cusco – Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes

      After breakfast, pick up from your hotel to begin our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will be leaving the city and reach the viewpoint of Taray, from there we can enjoy how the beautiful Inca terraces and existing farmland surround the sacred river of the Incas "Willcamayuc". Later we´ll visit Pisaq the archaeological Park, also the Indian market which is very colorful as the local people. The Pisaq Andean Market is the best place to shop for crafts and souvenirs. After some free time, we continue our journey to the village of Urubamba, where we will have lunch with a delicious buffet. Continuing our journey, we´ll reach the last living Inca town "Ollantaytambo". Ollantaytambo reminds us of a mythical love story, a drama of love that prevails against all obstacles. It is believed that this city was built by General Inca Ollanta in a time of rebellion against the Royal army of the Inca by preventing its binding to the beautiful princess Cusi Qoyllor "beautiful star". A further 40 minutes drive takes us to Chinchero surrounded by the colonial houses, where we will again discover the magnificence of the Incan constructions, terraces and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dresses, all surrounded by the local temple, where we´ll appreciate the painting of local people who later were well-known as the creator of the "Escuela Cusqueña" founders. Colonial church rich in art and jewelry and well appreciated by their population. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. 

  • Day 11 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

      Transfer from the hotel to the train station. We will take the train from Cusco to Machupicchu village, arriving in this town at 10:30 am, then we will immediately board a bus to Machupicchu Inca City. 11:00 a.m. Beginning of our 2 hours guided tour of the main Inca palaces and all his attractions. After that, you will have free time to enjoy yourself at your own discretion and pace this world wonder. We recommend visiting the house of the chosen, the intiwatana (the sun, marking the seasons of the year), kallancas (sheds for warriors), baths and aqueducts, as well as large areas with terraces. Also, you can climb the sacred mountain of Huayna-Picchu, visit the sun gate and Inca bridge or anything you want to do at your convenience. If you want to visit Hot Springs, this day you´ll have enough time to enjoy it. According to the time, we will be approaching the railway station to board the train and start our journey back to Ollantaytambo and then take a touristic bus to Cusco. The train usually returns at 18:30 pm. 22:30 p.m. Arrival in Cusco, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco 

  • Day 12 Cusco - Lima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cusco - Lima

      Breakfast at the hotel.

      At the scheduled hour, transfer to the Airport to board your international flight

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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