5-day Galapagos Islands Itinerary aboard any of our expedition vessels
2 nights of accommodation in Lima
1 night of accommodation in Cusco
1 night of accommodation in the Sacred Valley
1 night of accommodation in Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes)
Subject to availability
Published rates are valid for 2023 (except Christmas & New Year’s departures).
Listed prices are based on double occupancy. For child rates and single supplements, please get in touch with your destination expert.
A minimal deposit of 15% per person is required to confirm your reservation.
Credit card payments are exempt from additional fees.
Breakfasts and taxes are included for Quito Hotel.
Galapagos itineraries are subject to change due to weather conditions, logistical reasons, guests’ safety, and/or Galapagos National Park Regulations.
All entrance fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Restrictions may apply.
Please be aware that you can combine this Package with our Galapagos Cruise itineraries. Our Destination Experts will customize the Package based on your request and send you a quote.
International flights to Quito (Ecuador), Lima (Peru), and Cuzco (Peru)
Domestic flights in Peru (Lima-Cuzco-Lima)
Alcoholic beverages
Tips
Wi-Fi (due to the Galapagos’ remote location, internet connection is intermittent and low-bandwidth. The cost for accessing Wi-Fi is $40 + taxes/per device).
Personal expenses (late checkout, laundry, gifts, etc.)
Meals not described in the program.
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Place: Quito
Activities: Arrival and transfer
Highlights: Relaxing and settling in at your cozy hotel
Place: Quito
Activities: Walking Tour of Quito’s Historic Center and the Middle of the World
Highlights: Independence Square, Presidential Palace, numerous beautiful cathedrals and churches, Middle of the World monument
Places: Quito & Galapagos (Baltra & Dragon Hill)
Activities: Transfer and arrival, land excursion
Highlights: Iguanas, flamingos, beautiful views of the bay and western islands
Places: Isabela & Fernandina Islands
Activities: Land excursions and aquatic activities
Highlights: Penguins, flightless cormorants, sea turtles, and fascinating geology
Place: Santa Cruz Island
Activities (to be determined): Your choice of sightseeing, land excursions, aquatic activities
Highlights: Charles Darwin Research Station, giant tortoises, lush and cooler highlands
Places: Floreana Island & Champion Islet
Activities: Land excursions and aquatic activities
Highlights: Post Office “Barrel,” American flamingos, beautiful beaches
Places: Baltra Island, Galapagos & Lima, Peru
Activity: Transfer to airport, arrival in Lima
Highlights: Relaxing and settling in at your cozy hotel
Place: Lima
Activities: Sightseeing and tour of Lima’s Historic Center
Highlights: Beautiful squares, Government Palace, Santo Domingo Convent, museums, pre-Columbian art
Place: Sacred Valley
Activities: Cultural tour, sightseeing, and shopping
Highlights: Textile and ceramic workshops, Pisac Market
Places: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Town
Activities: Cultural tour, sightseeing, and train ride
Highlights: Chinchero Town, Maras Salt Pans, Ollantaytambo Fortress, Aguas Calientes
Places: Machu Picchu & Cuzco
Activities: Walking tour, transfer to Cuzco
Highlights: Citadel’s Main Square, Sacred Sun Dial, Temple of the Three Windows
Place: Cuzco
Activity: Walking tour, transfer, and departure
Highlights: Admiring Cuzco’s rich history and culture
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ICONIC GALAPAGOS SPECIES YOU'LL SEE
Curious to know which iconic Galapagos species you’ll see on this sample itinerary? Have a peek at them below!
In total, there are 15 must-see iconic Galapagos animals. We call them the BIG 15!
Blue-footed Booby
Galapagos Albatross
Nazca Booby
Red-footed Booby
American Flamingo
Galapagos Frigatebird
Galapagos Fur Seal
Galapagos Penguin
Galapagos Sea Lion
Galapagos Giant Tortoise
Galapagos Hawk
Galapagos Land Iguana
Galapagos Sea Lion
Marine Iguana
Santa Fe Land Iguana
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Karin Mori
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— Christine and Ken
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