Inca Trail & Galapagos Islands

20 Days - from $5616

Trek to the magnificent Inca ruins of Machu Picchu and discover the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

On this two-part itinerary we first visit the Inca heartland of Peru, discovering the archaeological sites and stunning scenery of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley before starting out on the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The trek takes us over high passes and to Inca temples and fortresses before we arrive at the famous 'lost city'. In complete contrast, we explore the amazing flora and fauna of the Galapagos Archipelago, accompanied by experienced naturalist guides. Our sleep-on-board cruise on a small motor yacht allows us access to areas larger boats cannot reach and also has minimal environmental impact.  Why travel to Peru with Exodus?We now offer the Moonstone Trek as a fantastic, more challenging and isolated alternative to the Inca Trail on this trip - and no permits are required! For more information please visit the Moonstone Trek Option page.Walking & Trekking Newsletter - Louisa Richardson, Exodus Marketing Executive, writes about Peru – a Trekker Mecca! (26 March 2009). 

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Lima. 2 Fly to Cuzco; free time to explore city. 3 Optional visit to Sacred Valley; time for sightseeing or rafting. 4-7 Inca Trail trek from Km82 to Machu Picchu. 8 Visit Machu Picchu; guided tour of site. Return to Cuzco by train. 9 Free time. 10 Fly to Lima; optional visit to Gold Museum. 11 Fly to Quito; afternoon city tour. 12 Early morning flight to Baltra; board boat and visit Plazas. 13 Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Research Station and highlands of Santa Cruz. 14 Sail to southernmost island of Espanola: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez. 15 Floreana: Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay. 16 Sail to Isabela, visit Punta Moreno and Elizabeth Bay. 17 Visit Urbina Bay on Isabela, sail on to Punta Espinoza (Fernandina). 18 Puerto Egas and Bartolome. 19 Visit Turtle Cove and sail back to Baltra. Fly to Quito. 20 End Quito.

Mode of travel: 4 days point-to-point walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 4200m, average 3050m. Low altitude on Galapagos.
Group size: Min. 2, max. 16, plus leaders and appropriate local staff. Registered guide on Galapagos Islands.
Accommodation: 8 nights hotels, 4 nights camping and 7 nights on motor yacht.
Food: All breakfasts, 12 lunches and 11 dinners included.
Local Taxes: (Galapagos Tax USD100 and Galapagos Tourist Card USD10) PAID LOCALLY - USD 110.00
Optional Single Supplement: from $255.15
Trip Reference: TPP
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.