Machu Picchu & Galapagos

15 days - from $4640

South America's archaeological and natural jewels
This fascinating trip combines two of the truly outstanding places in South America. Flying to Cuzco in the Peruvian highlands, we encounter a city replete with Inca architecture and colonial charm. A beautiful train ride through mountains and cloud forest takes us to the extraordinary lost city of Machu Picchu. Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago is one of the world's leading ecological sites, with incredible fauna both on land and at sea as well as striking volcanic landscapes. We explore the islands from the comfort of our small sleep-on-board yacht, which grants us access to areas out of the reach of larger boats.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Cuzco; afternoon walking tour. 2 Free day in Cuzco or optional Sacred Valley tour. 3 Visit the Lost City of Machu Picchu by train; optional daywalk to Machu Picchu via Winay Wayna ruins. 4 Dawn tour of Machu Picchu; afternoon return to Cuzco. 5 Fly to Quito; free afternoon. 6 Quito city tour. 7 Fly to Galapagos; board boat. 8-9-10-11-12-13-14 Galapagos cruise; fly to Quito. 15 End Quito.

Mode of travel: Travel by flight, minibus, train, and motor yacht.
Group size: Normally 5 to 16, plus leaders and appropriate local guides.
Accommodation: 7 nights comfortable hotels, all en suite, 7 nights on Cachalote I in twin cabins with en suite facilities.
Food: All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners included.
Local Taxes: (Galapagos Tax US$100 and Galapagos Tourist Card US$10) PAID LOCALLY - CAD
Optional Single Supplement: from $245.00
Trip Reference: APG
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Notes: Compulsory Galapagos taxes US$110 (approx. GBP70), paid locally Land only price excludes all flights except Quito to Galapagos return.
Trip Reference: APG