Would it also be possible to upgrade to 4-star hotels? Both travellers will require single rooms – is this possible? Are the domestic flights included in the tour price? Could you kindly confirm availability for the 29 October 2026 departure?

No sorry we are not able to change the hotels on the trip. Yes the cost of the domestic flights is included in the trip - however in addition to a 10% deposit at the time of booking we need to take an extra non refundable deposit of £400 in order to get the internal flights booked. There is plenty of availability for the 29 October 2026 date.

We want to go to the Galapagos islands, Cusco, Machu Piccu, Rainbow Mountains and sacred valley. Thinking of April 15 ish departure, flexable!

We do not have a departure in April, but do however for this tour have a departure in May: Thu 7 May 2026 to Thu 21 May 2026- do you think that might be of interest to you?

can you please send me a quote for Machu Picchu and Galapagos 15 day tour, would it be possible to include flights to and from Sydney Australia

We are unable to book airfares apologies so the pricing for the tour will be as per the Tour Radar website.

While I am an active adult I cannot swim. How much would I not be able to do as a non swimmer? Are there other options for those activities?

As a non-swimmer you could easily spend your time walking around the islands viewing wildlife. They will also have life jackets on the boat.

How can I pay for my booking?

Payments can be made through our usual payment methods before the travel date. Direct instructions will be provided.

Are there extra fees for changing the flight booking?

Any additional costs will depend on the specific changes and agreements made with the airlines.

I would like to put together a trip for 20 people for 2026 - May.

Our maximum group size that we can offer is 15.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour price generally includes accommodations, some meals, and internal flights during the tour.

Are flights from Cusco to Lima included in the tour price?

Flights from Cusco to Lima and from Lima to Quito are included. You only need to book your flight to arrive in Cusco and the flight home from Quito.

Is Ecuador still safe to travel?

We will only run our tours if we feel it is safe for our passengers. We continuously monitor the situation and keep our travelers informed.

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Machu Picchu and Galapagos

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Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco
Cusco
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tierra Viva Hotel Cusco Central)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
- Welcome dinner with tour group
Landmarks
Plaza de Armas
Day 2
Cusco
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tierra Viva Hotel Cusco Central)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cusco including Sacsayhuaman fortress
- Visit to San Cristobal neighbourhood
- Exploration of San Blas artisan workshops
- Visit to Qoricancha complex
- Visit to Mercado de Wanchaq
Optional Activities
- Museum visits in Cusco
Landmarks
Sacsayhuaman
San Cristobal
Sapantiana Aqueduct
San Blas
Plaza de Armas
Qoricancha
Mercado de Wanchaq
Day 3
Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop in Maras)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hatun Samay Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Moray ruins and agricultural terraces
- Scenic viewing of Maras salt pans
- Train to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Soak in natural hot baths near Aguas Calientes
Landmarks
Moray
Maras
Maras Salt Pans
Ollantaytambo
Urubamba River
Aguas Calientes
Day 4
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tierra Viva Hotel Cusco Central)
Included Activities
- Public bus to Machu Picchu
- Visit to Machu Picchu ruins
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Day 5
Cusco
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tierra Viva Hotel Cusco Central)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of modern Cusco with tour leader
- Museum visits
- Market exploration
Landmarks
Plaza de Armas
Day 6
Cusco to Quito
Cusco to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ikala Quito Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight from Cusco to Quito via Lima
Landmarks
Pichincha Volcano
Day 7
Quito
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Ikala Quito Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Cerro Panecillo viewpoint
- Visit to La Compania church
- Visit to Church of San Francisco
Optional Activities
- Visit to Itchimbia Hill viewpoint (alternative to Cerro Panecillo depending on traffic)
- Museum visits
- Basilica visit
- Self-guided exploration of Old Town
Landmarks
Cerro Panecillo
Virgen de Quito
Itchimbia Hill
La Compania Church
Church of San Francisco
Basilica
Day 8
Quito to Galapagos - Santa Cruz Island
Quito to Galapagos - Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Deja Vu)
Included Activities
- Flight to Santa Cruz Island
- Visit to Los Gemelos volcanic depressions
- Exploration of highlands for giant tortoise viewing
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Puerto Ayora
Landmarks
Santa Cruz Island
Los Gemelos
Puerto Ayora
Day 9
Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island
Santa Cruz Island to Isabela Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hostel Gran Tintorera)
Included Activities
- Speed boat transfer to Isabela Island
- Visit to Arnaldo Tupiza breeding centre
- Walk to Puerto Villamil via Tunel del Estero and beaches
Landmarks
Isabela Island
Puerto Villamil
Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Centre
Tunel del Estero
Day 10
Isabela Island
Isabela Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hostel Gran Tintorera)
Included Activities
- Sierra Negra Volcano walk
- Snorkelling at Concha y Perla
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling equipment rental
Landmarks
Sierra Negra Volcano
Concha y Perla
Day 11
Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Deja Vu)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Tintoreras Islets
- Wildlife viewing at Tintoreras
- Boat return to Santa Cruz Island
Landmarks
Tintoreras Islets
Day 12
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Deja Vu)
Included Activities
- Walk to Tortuga Bay
- Swimming at Tortuga Bay
- Visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Charles Darwin Research Station
Day 13
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Cruz Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Deja Vu)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to one of the smaller Galapagos islands
- Land wildlife exploration
- Snorkelling at nearby site
Landmarks
Seymour Island
Bartolome Island
Santa Fe Island
Plazas Island
Day 14
Quito
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (San José de Puembo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight from Santa Cruz to Quito
Day 15
Quito
Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Landmarks
Plaza de Armas

Landmarks
Sacsayhuaman
San Cristobal
Sapantiana Aqueduct
San Blas
Plaza de Armas
Qoricancha
Mercado de Wanchaq

Landmarks
Moray
Maras
Maras Salt Pans
Ollantaytambo
Urubamba River
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Machu Picchu

Landmarks
Plaza de Armas

Landmarks
Pichincha Volcano

Landmarks
Cerro Panecillo
Virgen de Quito
Itchimbia Hill
La Compania Church
Church of San Francisco
Basilica

Landmarks
Santa Cruz Island
Los Gemelos
Puerto Ayora

Landmarks
Isabela Island
Puerto Villamil
Arnaldo Tupiza Breeding Centre
Tunel del Estero

Landmarks
Sierra Negra Volcano
Concha y Perla

Landmarks
Tintoreras Islets

Landmarks
Tortuga Bay
Charles Darwin Research Station

Landmarks
Seymour Island
Bartolome Island
Santa Fe Island
Plazas Island

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Where You'll Stay

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Tierra Viva Hotel Cusco Central
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 4, 5
Hatun Samay Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 3
Ikala Quito Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7
Hotel Deja Vu
Hotel 3*
Days 8, 11, 12, 13
Hostel Gran Tintorera
Hotel 3*
Days 9, 10
San José de Puembo Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 14

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Overall rating based on 13 Reviews

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4.4
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4.2
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4.8
Accommodation
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Jean4.0•September 2025
Overall experience was very memorable. Both of our guides could have been more helpful on a number of occasions....
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a 4 star review for your trip with us! I am glad to see you had such a memorable time and got to enjoy some beautiful parts of the world like Machu Picchu and the Galapagos. We were sorry to read that your Tour Leaders were not as helpful as expected. This has come as quite a shock to us as we have not received similar feedback for these guides before. We have passed your comments on to our team to follow up further. We wish you the best with any of your future travels!
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Virginia4.5•May 2023
I was so blown away by Machu Picchu - it far exceeded my expectations. It was nice to spend a few days in Cusco...
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Robert5.0•May 2023
Absolute highlights - travelling to and arriving at Machu Picchu then exploring the ruins amongst the magnificent...
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Sue4.7•June 2023
*Cusco. *Arriving to see the classic National Geographic view of Machu Picchu and a tour of the ruins. *Galapagos....
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Elaine3.8•August 2023
Galapagos especially the three snorkelling trips. The last day on the yacht was amazing
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Helen4.2•August 2023
Machu Picchu was fabulous as were the Galapagos Islands.
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Suzanne4.2•September 2023
Snorkeling through a canyon with our guide Javier, in the Tintoreras Islets, over dozens of snoozing white tipped...
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Bryan4.8•October 2023
Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Quito were fantastic, but the wildlife on Galapagos was astonishing, awesome holiday.
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Darren4.5•October 2023
The Tour Leaders never disappoint and always feel like another member of the group. all of the experiences were great...
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Chris4.7•November 2023
Everything except Quito was just fabulous
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Joy
Asked on October 8th, 2025
Would it also be possible to upgrade to 4-star hotels? Both travellers will require single rooms – is this possible? Are the domestic flights included in the tour price? Could you kindly confirm availability for the 29 October 2026 departure?
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- Explore!Operator•Written October 2025
  No sorry we are not able to change the hotels on the trip. Yes the cost of the domestic flights is included in the trip - however in addition to a 10% deposit at the time of booking we need to take an extra non refundable deposit of £400 in order to get the internal flights booked. There is plenty of availability for the 29 October 2026 date.
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Maria
Asked on September 22nd, 2025
We want to go to the Galapagos islands, Cusco, Machu Piccu, Rainbow Mountains and sacred valley. Thinking of April 15 ish departure, flexable!
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2025
  We do not have a departure in April, but do however for this tour have a departure in May: Thu 7 May 2026 to Thu 21 May 2026- do you think that might be of interest to you?
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Daniela
Asked on July 23rd, 2025
can you please send me a quote for Machu Picchu and Galapagos 15 day tour, would it be possible to include flights to and from Sydney Australia
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2025
  We are unable to book airfares apologies so the pricing for the tour will be as per the Tour Radar website.
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2025
  We would not be able to provide flights. Would you be okay with arranging your own international flights? If so, we would be able to take care of everything else.
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Patrick
Asked on March 25th, 2025
While I am an active adult I cannot swim. How much would I not be able to do as a non swimmer? Are there other options for those activities?
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
  As a non-swimmer you could easily spend your time walking around the islands viewing wildlife. They will also have life jackets on the boat.
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Jose Antonio
Asked on March 4th, 2025
How can I pay for my booking?
Payments
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
  Payments can be made through our usual payment methods before the travel date. Direct instructions will be provided.
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Cecilia
Asked on February 28th, 2025
Are there extra fees for changing the flight booking?
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Payments
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
  Any additional costs will depend on the specific changes and agreements made with the airlines.
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Jackie
Asked on February 20th, 2025
I would like to put together a trip for 20 people for 2026 - May.
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- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
  Our maximum group size that we can offer is 15.
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  Jackie
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  I do believe we'll have more than 15 travelers, thus this won't work for us.
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Mina
Asked on February 10th, 2025
What's included in the tour price?
Price / Availability
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
  The tour price generally includes accommodations, some meals, and internal flights during the tour.
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Mar
Asked on February 4th, 2025
Are flights from Cusco to Lima included in the tour price?
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- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
  Flights from Cusco to Lima and from Lima to Quito are included. You only need to book your flight to arrive in Cusco and the flight home from Quito.
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Cindy
Asked on January 20th, 2025
Is Ecuador still safe to travel?
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- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
  We will only run our tours if we feel it is safe for our passengers. We continuously monitor the situation and keep our travelers informed.

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