12 days tour

12-Days Trip Galápagos Islands & Machu Picchu

$ 3,479 .00 USD

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12-Days Trip Galápagos Islands & Machu Picchu

This tour includes:

Guide

Certified English / Spanish speaking guide

Meals

Day 1. Lunch Day 2. Breakfast, lunch Day 3. Breakfast, lunch Day 4. Breakfast, box lunch Day 5. Breakfast, lunch Day 6. Breakfast, box lunch Day 7. Breakfast Day 8. Breakfast, dinner Day 9. Breakfast, dinner Day 10. Breakfast, lunch Day 11. Breakfast, lunch Day 12. Breakfast

Others

- Daily visits with a Guide certified by the National Park (Galapagos) – we use local guides on each island, and you are also assisted by our operation staff on each island (English speaking) - Meals mentioned - Accommodation - All transportation on the islands (boat, car) (except transportation during the free time) - Snorkeling gear including fins and Wetsuit (shorty 2.5mm) when the excursions include water activities (not during free time activities) - Activities as mentioned in mainland

Transport

Boat - car, speed boat, taxis

Accommodation

Ibis Hotel or similar in Quito Cabañas Pimampiro or similar in San Cristobal Deja Vu or similar in Santa Cruz El Tambo Hotel or similar in Lima Hotel Imperial Cusco or similar in Cusco Inca Tower Hotel or similar in Aguas Calientes

Not included:

Flights

Flights from the mainland to/from Galapagos, Flight to Lima and internal flight in Peru.

Insurance

Travelers must buy their own travel insurance

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Itinerary of your trip 12-Days Trip Galápagos Islands & Machu Picchu

  • 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

      Learn about the history, architecture, and customs of the people of Quito on this trip. You will have the best view of the city once up on the top of Teleférico at over 13,400 feet (4090 m) above sea level. Experience new things at the Intiñan Museum in Mitad del Mundo excursion.

  • Day 3 Arrival To San Cristobal / Galápagos/ Tijeretas Hill And Carola Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival To San Cristobal / Galápagos/ Tijeretas Hill And Carola Beach

      You will be picked up at the airport by your private certified guide and he will take you to the hotel. After your lunch with the guide, you will follow the trail to the Frigate bird hill, a viewpoint from which you have a beautiful view over the island. You will be able to snorkel the shallow waters of Tijeretas Bay or Carola beach, where you can see sea lions, various tropical fishes, and turtles. We can also do kayaking to have a better view of the species. Your small hike will finish at Carola beach from where you will go back to the hotel and have the rest of the day free time.

  • Day 4 Lobos Island Or Kicker Rock
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lobos Island Or Kicker Rock

      Option 1 – Lobos Island (more hiking): On a 30 min boat ride from the port you arrive on Lobos Island, as its name implies a home to a large sea lion colony. But that’s not the only thing you’ll find while you’ll hike and snorkel at the island on this half-day tour. During the hike, you hopefully spot blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas and frigate birds, while during snorkeling you can often see the marine iguanas eating, as well as rays and turtles in the sandy bottom that separates Lobos Island from the mainland of San Cristobal. This tour includes a stop at Playa Ochoa. In the early afternoon, you be back at the port and have the rest of the afternoon free time.  Option 2 – Kicker Rock (more snorkeling): You will visit the famous Kicker Rock (Leon Dormido – sleeping Lion), a volcanic formation amid the ocean. There you will be able to snorkel with sharks, rays, turtles and if you are luck also with hammerhead sharks! After lunch on the boat you will go to a beautiful, pristine beach, where you will have time to relax. At afternoon you will be back at the port. The rest of the day is at your leisure. 

  • Day 5 Speed Boat To Santa Cruz Island + El Chato Reserve + Garrapatero Beach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Speed Boat To Santa Cruz Island + El Chato Reserve + Garrapatero Beach

      You will be picked up at the port by your private certified guide. Subsequently, you will go in the taxi to a ranch (El Chato) in the highlands to see giant tortoises in the free environment. You will continue to Garrapatero Beach where you will have the opportunity to swim. In the evening, you can choose among a lot of restaurants close to the pier for dinner.

  • Day 6 Pinzón Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Pinzón Island

      The tour to Pinzon is a real adventure!! Once we get there you will enjoy a great volcanic landscape of Pinzón Island, we will Anker in the bay and from the boat we will swim and snorkel in a pristine environment, sea turtles LOTS of white tip reef sharks, sea lions, big parrot fishes, more than 45 minutes snorkeling to an hour enjoying it, then back on board and box lunch.

  • 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

      After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning City Tour in Lima: In the historic center, understand the majesty of buildings like the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, the Archbishop's Palace and City Hall. Admire the stone facades and wooden balconies of the colonial houses and the beauty of our churches. Visit the Convent of San Francisco and its "Catacombs" (includes entrance), the ancient underground cemetery of Lima. We cross the main streets and avenues of modern Lima, including "El Olivar" of San Isidro, concluding with a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean from the Love Park in Miraflores. 

  • 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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