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Galapagos Cruise & Machu Picchu Tour

11 DAYS Starting from $7,490 per person

This 11-day Galapagos and Machu Picchu tour allows you to experience the two leading destinations of South America in one seamless and comfortable tour. Explore the wildlife-paradise of the Galapagos Islands in a private luxury boat, visiting natural and geographical wonders. Then immerse yourself in the incredible Incan heartland of Peru, visiting Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu citadel – the lost city of the Incas.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • A tour of key sites of the Galapagos Islands on a luxury boat, with your every need catered for.
  • A visit to Dragon Hill to watch land iguanas in their natural habitat.
  • Visit Rábida Island with its red beaches, flamingos and finches.
  • Learn about the archipelago’s geology on the tiny island of Sombrero Chino.
  • Discover Genovesa Island, often called Bird Island for its abundance of avian species, including boobies and great frigates. You will also encounter playful sea lions.
  • A morning at Bartolome Island where you’ll take in lunar-like craters, volcanic cones and lava fields.
  • An afternoon exploring the still-active volcanic island of Santiago, one of the best places for observing fur seals in the Galapagos.
  • Explore the lush forest highlands of Santa Cruz, and visit lava tunnels and enormous sink holes.
  • A free day to relax, acclimatize to the altitude and explore Cusco, the one-time capital of the Incan Empire.
  • Take a guided private tour of Cusco, with stops at Sacsayhuaman, an immense Incan complex, Koricancha, an important Incan temple, and Cusco’s Cathedral.
  • Journey through the breath-taking scenery of the Sacred Valley, with stops at the agricultural terraces of Moray, the salt mines at Mara, and the ruins of Ollantaytambo.
  • Uncover the secrets of Machu Picchu on a private guided tour then take time to explore on your own. You can hike to the top of Huayna Picchu for a bird’s eye view of the ruins.
  • An optional private tour of Lima’s main attractions. You will visit the Larco Archaeological Museum, the San Francisco Monastery, Lima's historic colonial squares, and the waterfront district Miraflores.

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