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Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands

Tailor Made Sample Itinerary No.5

We have designed a holiday which combines the top two ‘must see’ destinations in South America – the magnificent Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru, and the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador.

 Day 
  1. Depart London. Change planes.
  2. Arrive Lima and fly to Cusco. Rest of day at leisure to acclimatise to altitude. O/n Picoaga Hotel, BB.
  3. Guided tour of Cusco and surrounding Inca sites. Afternoon at leisure. O/n Picoaga Hotel, BB.
  4. Catch train to Machu Picchu. Guided visit of ruins. Afternoon return to Cusco. O/n Picoaga Hotel, BB.
  5. Fly to Lima and connect with flight to Quito. O/n Patio Andaluz, BB.
  6. Guided tour of colonial Quito. Afternoon at leisure. O/n Patio Andaluz, BB.
  7. (WED): Fly to the Galapagos Islands and begin SEVEN night cruise on the M/Y Cachalote including all meals and daily island visits with naturalist guide. Owing to new National Park regulations two alternating itineraries are operated (see below for details). O/n Cachalote, FB.
  8. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Cachalote, FB.
  9. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Cachalote, FB.
  10. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Cachalote, FB.
  11. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Cachalote, FB.
  12. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Cachalote, FB.
  13. Galapagos Islands cruise. O/n Cachalote, FB.
  14. Return to Baltra and fly to Guayaquil for onward international connection.
  15. Arrive London Heathrow.

Cachalote itinerary 1 - Genovesa
Wed: Baltra. Santa Cruz - El Chato or Charles Darwin Research Centre.
Thu: Plazas and Santa Fe.
Fri: San Cristobal - Cerro Brujo, Galapaguera and El Jungo.
Sat: Espanola - Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez.
Sun: Floreana - Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown and Post Office Bay.
Mon: Santiago - Dragon Hill and Sullivan Bay.
Tue: Genovesa - Prince Phillip's Steps and Darwin Bay.
Wed: Santa Cruz - Turtle Cove. Return to Baltra.

Cachalote itinerary 2 - Fernandina
Wed: Baltra. Santa Cruz - Highlands or Charles Darwin Research Centre.
Thu: Sombrero Chino and Rabida.
Fri: Isabela - Puerto Villamil, Tintoreras and Sierra Negra Volcano.
Sat: Isabela - Punta Moreno and Elizabeth Bay.
Sun: Isabela - Urbina Bay and Tagus Cove.
Mon: Fernandina - Punta Espinosa. Isabela - Punta Vicente Roca.
Tue: Santiago - Puerto Egas and Bartolome.
Wed: North Seymour. Return to Baltra.

Other Galapagos cruises are available. See our Galapagos Yachts page for further details.

 

2011 Prices  

From £3689 per person sharing double/twin rooms and including international flights. 

Please contact us for a definitive quote based on your requirements.

NB: Flights are based on LAN Airlines from London.  We can quote based on any airline and will be pleased to discuss the options.

Itinerary operates on Thursdays.
 

THE MEANING OF TAILOR MADE

Our tailor-made tours offer full date flexibility and freedom of choice regarding locations and content (subject to logistics and availability).  The above itinerary is a good example of what is possible but can be altered and/or extended to suit your individual preferences.  Please contact us by email or telephone to discuss your requirements and one of our friendly and expert travel consultants will be pleased to design your perfect itinerary.
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