Machu Picchu and Galapagos Vacation.

Day 1 - After your arrival in Lima we will meet you and transfer to your chosen hotel.  For our 3*/4* clients this could be the Casa Andina Classic or similar and for luxury travellers it may be the 5* Miraflores Park Hotel or Casa Andina Private Collection. Enjoy the rest of the day as free time in this hectic capital city.

Day 2

In the morning you will be driven back to Lima airport for your short flight to Cusco.  Upon arrival in Cusco we will meet you and transfer you to the hotel of your choice (subject to availability).  For some clients this could be the boutique hotel Casa San Blas or one of the Casa Andina hotels and for luxury clients maybe the fabulous Monasterio Hotel or the Libertador, subject to space of course.

In the afternoon you will enjoy a Cusco city tour visiting the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the Cusco Cathedral and the most important temple of the Inca Empire, the Coricancha - the Inca Temple of the Sun. In the evening you will be free to enjoy the famous nightlife of this Inca city.

Day 3

After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel for a full day tour of the Sacred Valley, we will be visiting the Inca ruins of Pisac (if on a private tour) and Ollayantambo also the Market at Pisac, a great place to buy souvenirs. You will have an English-speaking guide all day and a great buffet lunch in Yucay included in the sunny valley. You will then spend the night down in the valley to take advantage of a change of scene, more oxygen (as you are 800 meters lower), and a shorter journey tomorrow on the train to Machu Picchu.

We recommend these 2 hotels but there are many more that we use in all price ranges. Casa Andina PC Valley and Sol y Luna are our favorites.

Day 4

Today you will have an early start to catch your chosen train to Machu Picchu which could be either the Vistadome or luxury Hiram Bingham service. The advantage you have is that you have stayed in the valley overnight and therefore don´t have to get up so early to get your train from the Ollantaytambo station. A taxi will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the station.

Comparison of the Trains to Machu Picchu

After arriving in Aguas Calientes and the bus journey up to the Machu Picchu site you will enjoy a private tour with a qualified English speaking guide. Take the rest of the day as free time to enjoy this incredible site.  In the late afternoon you will return to your chosen hotel in Aguas Calientes, the town that nestles in the valley below Machu Picchu. 

For some travellers we recommend the Inti Inn, Machu Picchu Inn, or similar.  For luxury travellers we recommend the Pueblo Hotel or the Sumaq Hotel, both excellent high end hotels down in the village. If you prefer to stay right at the gate of Machu Picchu you could choose the Sanctuary Lodge as its location cannot be beaten.

Day 5

A day to revisit Machu Picchu and enjoy this fabulous site at leisure.  You may choose to climb Huayna Picchu, the peak that overlooks Machu Picchu and affords fantastic views and photo opportunities.  In the late afternoon you will board the train for your trip back to Cusco.  You will leave the train at Poroy, the last station before Cusco, for a faster and more convenient transfer by road back to your hotel.

Day 6

Today you will fly back to Lima and check into your hotel. Then in the afternoon you will enjoy a half day tour of Colonial Lima, visiting the Lima Cathedral and the Church and Convent of San Francisco amongst other sites. If you wish we can extend the tour to include a visit to the spectacular fountain park in the center of Lima. It is a full day of sightseeing in this crazy but historic metropolis. After you are worn out we recommend recovering at a dinner / show at one of our favorite restaurants where you will enjoy traditional music and dances from all over Peru.  

Day 7

In the morning we will transfer you to Lima airport for your 3 hour flight to Quito in Ecuador, the starting point for your flight to the Galapagos Islands.  You will be transferred to your chosen hotel and enjoy the rest of the day as free time.  Our hotels include the Hotel Quito for our classic level clients and the Patio Andaluz hotel for our luxury tours. 

Day 8

Today you will enjoy a full day city tour of Quito visiting the fabulous colonial city centre and the "Middle of the World" monument, which sits directly on the Equator.  Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage city.

Day 9 - 12 Today we will transfer you to Quito airport for your flight to the Galapagos Islands.  You will be met upon arrival at Baltra airport and be transferred to your Yacht (of which you have a large range of choice). You will then marvel at the experiences during the next 3, 4 or 7 day tour of the Galapagos Islands visiting their fascinating landscapes and unique wildlife.

Why visit the Galapagos Islands?

What can you see during the year?

The tables below give you an idea of the range of yachts and hotels we can include in your Galapagos and Machu Picchu vacation package. Ask us for more!

Our Favorite Galapagos Yachts

Yacht Name Capacity	Departure Day Tour Duration	Yacht Class	Price Guide	More info & Photos
Legend 100 passengers	Monday 4 or 8 Days	First Class	4 Days from US$ 1295	Click here
Isabela II 40 passengers	Tuesday 8 Day Tour	First Class	8 Days from US$ 4195	Click here
Coral II 20 passengers	Sun & Wed 4, 5 or 8 Days	Tourist	4 Days from US$ 1499	Click here
Mary Ann 16 passengers	Wednesday 8 Day Tour	First Class	8 Days from US$ 2995	Click here
Evolution 32 passengers	Saturday 8 Day Tour	First Class	8 Days from US$ 3295	Click here
Santa Cruz 90 passengers	4 or 8 Days	First Class	4 Days from US$ 1495	Click here
Seaman II 18 passengers	Monday 5 or 8 Days	First Class	5 Days from US$ 1750	Click here

 

Our Favorite Galapagos Hotels

Hotel Name	Options	More Info.
Finch Bay	4 star hotel and / or package, beach location	click here
Sol y Mar	3 star superior hotel / package, town location	click here
Red Mangrove	3 star superior hotel / Island hopping package.	click here
Royal Palm	5 star hotel / package, exclusive location.	click here

 

Day 12 (13 or 15 if you extend your tour) - After your incredible experience in the Galapagos we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Quito or Guayaquil (or wherever you decide to go, linking with other tours or going home). 

There are a number of ways of extending this tour including additional days in the Galapagos staying land based such as at the hotels shown above, plus further tours in Ecuador and of course extending your time in Peru to include, for example the Nazca Lines, Ballestas Islands or the Colca Canyon. Please ask for further details.