Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Galápagos Islands

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Combine a small-ship wildlife cruise in the Galápagos...

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galapagos seaman journey cruise

Onboard a fabulous 16-passenger catamaran...

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cycling maras to moray sacred valley

With a unique private-guided journey...

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... Through the Inca heritage of the Peruvian Andes

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chinchero female weaving coperative

Experience Peru's traditions, cuisines and ways of life...

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smiling weaver in peru's sacred valley

... To see an Inca culture that still flourishes today

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inca trail to machu picchu

Then hike the last part of the Inca Trail...

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To reach Machu Picchu at its quietest and without camping...

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quito cathedral roof

After time to explore Cusco and Quito with your guides...

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photographing blue-footed booby galapagos

Get THIS close to the famous Galápagos wildlife...

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snorkelling with sea turtle galapagos

Snorkel with sea lions, penguins and turtles...

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penguin and zodiac boat galapagos

... And fall in love with this precious natural paradise

Duration

A small-ship wildlife cruise in the Galápagos meets active discovery in Peru's Inca heartland, experienced in the company of your private guide and through the eyes of weavers, shepherds, farmers and more.

  • Private Peru guide
  • Vibrant Inca culture
  • Epic mountain views
  • One-day Inca Trail
  • Machu Picchu at its best
  • Small-boat cruise
  • Sensational snorkelling
  • Wildlife galore!
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

9 nights in first-class hotels

6 nights first-class catamaran cruise

All breakfasts

8 x lunches

10 x dinners

All transfers and transportation

Internal flights

Galápagos National Park fees

Guided activities as described


Guided Activities

Private full-day cultural experience

Private one-day Royal Inca Trail hike

Royal Inca Trail permits

Private half-day tour to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu entrances

Private two-hour weavers visit

Private half-day guided hike near Cusco

Private full-day Cusco tour

Private half-day Quito tour

Shared guided activities in the Galápagos


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide App with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: International flights not included

Itinerary

Day 1

Settle into the Sacred Valley


Your travels begin as you land in Cusco, where your private guide will be waiting. Importantly, they stay with you throughout your time in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco. Begin with a visit to the monumental terraces of Pisac before settling into a small hotel in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Its gardens are a flower-filled trove, with quinoa, kiwicha and elderberry grown for the restaurant.

Day 2

Experience the valley's rich Inca culture


Day 3

Cycle between famous Inca sites


Day 4

Follow the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu


Day 5

Return to Machu Picchu in the quiet afternoon


Day 6

Continue to Cusco via a weaving co-operative


Day 7

Discover the Inca's imperial city


Day 8

Fly to Quito in Ecuador


Day 9

Discover Quito with our local guide


Day 10

Start exploring the Galápagos Islands


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Be the only tourist...

In a typical Andean market

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Marvel...

At stellar mountain views

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Capture...

The color of local life

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Find out...

How Peruvian's bake bread

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Lose track of time...

Watching hummingbirds feast

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Savor...

Your first sip of chicha morada

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Step back in time...

At monumental Inca ruins

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Chance upon...

Local farmers high in the hills

Inca Trail

Hike...

The one-day Royal Inca Trail

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Make like an explorer...

As you pass hidden Inca ruins

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Play spot the people...

As you arrive to Machu Picchu

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look closer...

And there's still no one there

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Say hello...

To the welcome party

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Fall in love...

With Peru's Pisco sours

Peru cusco huchuyqosqo traditional food

Feast...

On the flavors of the Sacred Valley

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Be awed by...

The skill of Chinchero's weavers

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Learn about...

Inca traditions being kept alive

Cusco

Gaze out...

Over the red rooftops of Cusco

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People-watch...

On Quito's lively squares

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Fly above...

The Avenue of Volcanoes

Galapagos Dolphins GPS latin trails

Spend a week...

In a wildlife mecca

Galapagos GPS Experience latin trails

Try not to trip...

On the creatures all around

Galapagos Trekkings latin trails

Go for a walk...

Across the lava fields

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Pause for a while...

To enjoy volcano views

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Snorkel & swim...

With friendly marine life

Galapagos Resting Sea Lions latin trails

Snooze on the beach...

Like the locals do

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Slow things down...

To a tortoise pace

Galapagos Post Office latin trails

Post a letter...

That doesn't need a stamp

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Get close enough...

To take photos like this!

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