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Machu Picchu and Galapagos

15 days
From Cusco to Quito
4.5
12 traveler reviews

Machu Picchu and Galapagos

15 days
From Cusco to Quito
4.5
12 traveler reviews
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient Inca streets in Cusco
  • Discover Machu Picchu's lost city wonders
  • Tour the Sacred Valley's Inca agricultural sites
  • Witness giant tortoises in the Galapagos
  • Snorkel with sea lions around Isabela Island

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Cusco
  2. Day 2 Walking tour of the old Inca capital; visit to Sacsayhuaman
  3. Day 3 Explore the Sacred Valley, train to Aguas Calientes
  4. Day 4 Discover the majestic Machu Picchu, return to Cusco
  5. Day 5 Free day in Cusco
  6. Day 6 Fly to Quito
  7. Day 7 Tour the Andean colonial capital
  8. Day 8 Fly to the Galapagos
  9. Day 9 Boat to Isabela Island, overnight in Puerto Villamil
  10. Day 10 Sierra Negra Volcano walk, afternoon snorkelling
  11. Day 11 Tintoreras Islets trip
  12. Day 12 Discover Seymour, Plazas, Bartolome or Santa Fe Island
  13. Day 13 Visit Tortuga Bay; afternoon Charles Darwin Station visit
  14. Day 14 Fly back to the mainland
  15. Day 15 Trip ends in Quito
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

532

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · May 29th, 2023
    I was so blown away by Machu Picchu - it far exceeded my expectations. It was nice to spend a few days in Cusco first to learn more of the history and experience the Andes before moving to the jungle area of Machu Picchu. The whole Peru segment was magical.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · May 30th, 2023
    Absolute highlights - travelling to and arriving at Machu Picchu then exploring the ruins amongst the magnificent Andes. Equally amazing - the wildlife, plants & geology of Galapagos
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 5th, 2023
    *Cusco. *Arriving to see the classic National Geographic view of Machu Picchu and a tour of the ruins. *Galapagos. All of it, but especially the snorkelling trips. Seeing large green back turtles in the wild, being eyeballed by a sea lion who came over to see what sort of fish I might be, watching pelicans fish in the shallows, blue footed boobies on the cliffs.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · August 27th, 2023
    Galapagos especially the three snorkelling trips. The last day on the yacht was amazing
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    Trip date: August 2023
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  • A
    · August 29th, 2023
    Machu Picchu was fabulous as were the Galapagos Islands.
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    Trip date: August 2023
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  • A
    · September 24th, 2023
    Snorkeling through a canyon with our guide Javier, in the Tintoreras Islets, over dozens of snoozing white tipped reef sharks was awesome. Also the sheer numbers and variety of fish we saw in Bartoleme was wonderful.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 1st, 2023
    Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Quito were fantastic, but the wildlife on Galapagos was astonishing, awesome holiday.
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 21st, 2023
    The Tour Leaders never disappoint and always feel like another member of the group. all of the experiences were great and for me the three times we were able to snorkel in the Galapagos were my personal highlights
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    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    Everything except Quito was just fabulous
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    Trip date: October 2023
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  • A
    · December 19th, 2023
    Almost too many to list! It felt like two holidays with machu Piccu followed by the Galapagos .. For Peru it was - The sacred valley and the trip to Machu Piccu itself - The food throughout was excellent - Cusco was a fabulous city - and the people lovely For The Galapagos - Snorkelling - the turtles, penguins and sea lions who joined you - The animals - tortoises, pelicans, iguanas and birds galore - Final highlight was seeing a pod of over 100 dolphins playing around our boat.
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    Trip date: November 2023
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Dates & Availability

15 days
Machu Picchu and Galapagos
From Cusco to Quito

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Patrick

    Asked on March 25th, 2025

    While I am an active adult I cannot swim. How much would I not be able to do as a non swimmer? Are there other options for those activities?

    Tour Details
    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      As a non-swimmer you could easily spend your time walking around the islands viewing wildlife. They will also have life jackets on the boat.

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    Jose Antonio

    Asked on March 4th, 2025

    How can I pay for my booking?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      Payments can be made through our usual payment methods before the travel date. Direct instructions will be provided.

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    Cecilia

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    Are there extra fees for changing the flight booking?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      Any additional costs will depend on the specific changes and agreements made with the airlines.

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    Jackie

    Asked on February 20th, 2025

    I would like to put together a trip for 20 people for 2026 - May.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      Our maximum group size that we can offer is 15.

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      Jackie

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      I do believe we'll have more than 15 travelers, thus this won't work for us.

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    Mina

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    What's included in the tour price?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      The tour price generally includes accommodations, some meals, and internal flights during the tour.

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    Mar

    Asked on February 4th, 2025

    Are flights from Cusco to Lima included in the tour price?

    Flights / Transfers
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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      Flights from Cusco to Lima and from Lima to Quito are included. You only need to book your flight to arrive in Cusco and the flight home from Quito.

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    Cindy

    Asked on January 20th, 2025

    Is Ecuador still safe to travel?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      We will only run our tours if we feel it is safe for our passengers. We continuously monitor the situation and keep our travelers informed.

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    Josep

    Asked on December 11th, 2024

    Can I cancel my flight and rebook from a different airport?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      There won't be reimbursement for changes; the flight can just be changed as per your request.

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    Debbie

    Asked on December 4th, 2024

    do you have tour that would include also the Amazon river

    Tour Details
    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      We do have a tour that might be of interest to you, it is Brazil Amazon by Boat. Do you think that this trip may be of interest to you?

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      Debbie

      TravelerWritten December 2024

      The price of $5220 per person is way about out budget.. and we want the amazon river to be part of the tour.

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    Elke

    Asked on November 20th, 2024

    What kind of accommodation will I have during the tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2024

      Accommodation details are provided in the trip notes, and we can arrange extra nights if necessary.

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