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Chasing the Marvels: Machu Picchu and the Galapagos

12 days
From Cusco to San Cristóbal Island
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cusco

    Start point
    Cusco, Peru (Pick-up from Cusco airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-Star Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore charming streets of Cusco city center
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  2. Day 2

    Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Dishes prepared during cooking class)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • San Pedro Market visit and local ingredients learning experience
    • Hands-on cooking class: trout ceviche, lomo saltado, Andean dessert preparation
    • Pisco sour mixology with head bartender
    • Lunch featuring prepared dishes
    • City tour visiting Cusco Cathedral
    • Visit Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha)
    • Visit Sacsayhuaman fortress
    • Archaeological site visit: Qenqo
    • Archaeological site visit: Puca Pucará
    • Archaeological site visit: Tambomachay
    Landmarks
    San Pedro Market
    Cusco Cathedral
    Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha)
    Sacsayhuaman
    Qenqo
    Puca Pucará
    Tambomachay
  3. Day 3

    Cusco to Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Regional flavors)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Pisaq Market visit
    • Ollantaytambo fortress exploration
    • Lunch with regional flavors
    Landmarks
    Pisaq Market
    Ollantaytambo
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  4. Day 4

    Machu Picchu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu
    • Shared guided excursion to Machu Picchu ruins
    • Return train journey to Cusco
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
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  5. Day 5

    Rainbow Mountain

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch amidst stunning backdrop)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through the Andes
    • Guided hike to Rainbow Mountain summit
    • Lunch with mountain views
    Landmarks
    Rainbow Mountain
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  6. Day 6

    Cusco to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (4-Star Airport Hotel)
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  7. Day 7

    Santa Cruz Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local ranch with giant tortoises)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cross Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island
    • Santa Cruz highlands visit
    • Galapagos Giant Tortoises observation
    • Lunch at local ranch
    • Charles Darwin Research Station visit
    Landmarks
    Galapagos Ecological Airport
    Charles Darwin Research Station
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  8. Day 8

    El Garrapatero Beach

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • El Garrapatero Beach visit
    • Leisurely shoreline walk
    • Kayaking in calm waters and hidden coves
    • Wildlife observation: sea lions, iguanas, seabirds, sally lightfoot crabs

    Optional Activities

    • Flamingo spotting (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    El Garrapatero Beach
  9. Day 9

    Uninhabited Island Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Warm meal served on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride to uninhabited island
    • Island exploration with unique landscapes and wildlife
    • Meal served on board
    • Snorkeling experience
    Landmarks
    Bartolomé Island
    North Seymour Island
    Santa Fe Island
    South Plaza Island
  10. Day 10

    San Cristobal Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Public speedboat ride to San Cristobal Island
    • Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center visit
    • Tijeretas Hill visit
    • Frigatebird observation
    Landmarks
    Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center
    Tijeretas Hill
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  11. Day 11

    360° Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunchbox)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3-Star Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Bahía Rosa Blanca visit and snorkeling
    • Punta Pitt visit with wildlife observation
    • Bahía Sardina visit with water activities
    • León Dormido (Kicker Rock) snorkeling
    Landmarks
    Bahía Rosa Blanca
    Punta Pitt
    Bahía Sardina
    León Dormido (Kicker Rock)
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  12. Day 12

    San Cristobal Island Departure

    End point
    Avenida Alsacio Northia, San Cristóbal - Galápagos, 2001, Ecuador (Drop-off at San Cristobal airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Last glimpse of Galapagos Islands

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