Machu Picchu & the Galapagos

Your South America holiday begins in Peru. Set in high Andean mountains at 3320m, Cusco is an attractive town which draws people from all over the world. Built on the foundations of an Inca city, you can still see intricate Inca masonry and buildings as you walk through the town.

There is an opportunity to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including the colourful market in the town of Pisac, and the Inca ruins and town of Ollantaytambo. It is then just a short train ride to Aguas Calientes and a visit to the magnificent Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

From Machu Picchu you head back to Cusco by train, before flying to Lima. From here you fly to Quito in Ecuador and then on to the Galapagos Islands. Your South America holiday finishes with a 7 night cruise around the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences. Your home for the next week is a prestige class yacht and you will have the opportunity to explore some of the islands on foot and also go swimming and snorkelling, perhaps even being joined by sea lions.

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Trip information

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Included

All accommodation (in 3* hotels or yacht cabin), meals and excursions as shown, flights Lima-Cusco-Lima, Lima-Quito and Quito-Galapagos-Quito.

Not included

Please consult.

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip.

Best time

Between April and October (dry season). The Galapagos Islands are a year round destination.

Getting there

From the UK, flights to Lima cost from £700.

Weather and highlights

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Relaxing in Cusco
Exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Visiting Machu Picchu
Cruising the Galapagos Islands

Itinerary

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Duration: 14 days.

Day 1 (FRI):
Arrive in Lima. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2:
Fly to Cusco. Afternoon shared tour of Cusco and the surroundings. (B)
Day 3:
Tour of the Sacred Valley. (B,L)
Day 4:
Take train to Machu Picchu. Explore the ruins, then return to Cusco on afternoon train. (B,L)
Day 5:
Fly to Lima. Connections permitting, fly to Quito. (B)
Day 6:
Fly to the Galapagos Islands. Start your cruise. (FB)
Days 7-12:
Cruise the Galapagos –ask us for itinerary. (FB)
Day 13:
Fly back to Quito. (B)
Day 14:
Transfer to airport for flight home. (B)

Pricing guidelines for Peru holidays

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £750 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Peru combines very well with Ecuador (including the Galapagos Island), but can also be linked with Brazil.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	under £60
	£60 to £100
	£100 to £150
	£150 to £300
	Over £300

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
2 weeks highlights of Peru using good quality accommodationBetween £2200 and £3000
2 week holiday based in top end hotelsFrom around £4000+
9 day trip, such as Cusco & the Inca TrailBetween £1300 and £1600
18 days Peru & Galapagos (this can be very variable due to Galapagos yacht prices)Between £3750 and £6500

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