Quito, Galapagos Islands / Machu Picchu
12 days
Starting at USD 8599 per guest
Where Two Wonders Begin
Touch down in Quito. A private transfer to Casa Gangotena, Quito — your Machu Picchu and Galapagos combined tour begins.
One Foot in Each Hemisphere
Quito city tour through colonial plazas, then a foot in each hemisphere at Mitad del Mundo. Night at Casa Gangotena.
Into the Islands — Hotel-Based
Fly from Quito to Baltra. Visit Santa Cruz Highlands for giant tortoises. Settle into Finch Bay for hotel-based Galapagos days.
Out to the Surrounding Islands
Sail aboard the Sea Lion yacht to surrounding islands for snorkeling and Galapagos wildlife. Return to Finch Bay for dinner.
Paddle Into a Hidden World
Kayak into Divine Bay mangrove maze in search of sea turtles, rays, and another tick from the Galapagos Big 15.
Another Day, Different Islands
Second day aboard the Sea Lion yacht — different islands, more Galapagos wildlife encounters, back to Finch Bay each evening.
From the Pacific to the Andes
Fly from the Galapagos to Lima. Should you start with Machu Picchu or the Galapagos first? You just answered that yourself.
City of Kings & the Pacific Cliffs
Half-day Lima city tour — Plaza Mayor, San Francisco catacombs, Pacific cliffs at Miraflores. Lunch and a luxury hotel included.
Into the Inca Heartland
Fly Lima to Cusco—Full-day Sacred Valley tour — Pisac, Ollantaytambo, terraced ruins. Lunch included. Night at the luxury Valley hotel.
Where the Andes Touch the Sky
Full-day Machu Picchu tour by train. Walk among Inca temples and terraces — return to Ollantaytambo for the night.
The Answer to How Many Days You Really Need
Full-day Sacred Valley. How many days for a Machu Picchu and Galapagos hotel tour? Twelve, like this. Drive to Cusco.
Carry Two Wonders Home With You
Half-day Cusco. Walk among Inca stones reused by Spanish friars. Transfer to Velasco Astete Airport — Andean chapter closes.
Seamless travel
Airport transfers in Quito, Lima, Cusco, and Baltra. Round-trip flights to Galapagos. Round-trip train journey to Machu Picchu. Luggage assistance
Handpicked stays
Carefully selected luxury accommodations throughout your journey
Curated gastronomy
Daily breakfast, lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary
Expert-led experiences
Half-day city tours in Quito, Lima, and Cusco. Full-day experiences in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu · Guided cultural and nature experiences with professional bilingual guides
Expedition & immersive experiences
Two yacht excursions aboard the Sea Lion Yacht. Half-day kayaking experience at Divine Bay* · Entrance fees to featured attractions and archaeological sites
International airfare – Domestic flights between Lima and Cusco – Galapagos National Park fee (USD 200) – INGALA migration card (USD 20) – Alcoholic beverages – Meals not specified – Personal expenses, gratuities & taxes – Fuel surcharges*
*Kayak activities are subject to tide and weather conditions.
*Fees and surcharges are subject to change without prior notice.
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