Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands

Day 1  Lima, Peru      
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.      

Day 2  Lima      
Explore the dynamic 'City of Kings' on a guided tour.      

Day 3  Lima to the Sacred Valley      
Fly to Cusco and drive through scenic countryside to the Sacred Valley. En route stop at an Andean textile centre to see traditional weaving techniques.      

Day 4  Sacred Valley      
Admire the beautiful scenery, visit bustling markets at Pisac and discover the fascinating ruins of the Inca site of Ollantaytambo.  

Day 5  Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu      
Sure to be a highlight, journey by train and bus to Machu Picchu then enjoy a guided tour of the magical ruins of the ‘Lost City of the Incas’.  

Day 6  Machu Picchu to Cusco      
This morning there is time to further explore Machu Picchu before travelling back to Cusco.      

Day 7  Cusco      
See the city’s highlights and surrounding Inca ruins, including the hilltop fortress of Sacsayhuamán.    

Day 8  Cusco to Quito, Ecuador      
Fly to Quito via Lima. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in Ecuador’s pretty capital.      

Day 9  Quito      
Today explore the cobbled streets of the old town and visit the Equatorial Monument.      

Day 10  Quito to the Galápagos Islands      
Fly to the Galápagos Islands and board the 4★ Isabela II to start exploring this enchanting destination.  

Days 11-13  Galápagos Islands      
Spend the next three days cruising these spectacular islands and heading out on excursions with your expert naturalist guides. Their incredible knowledge and enthusiasm will help you discover the diverse and unique wildlife on land, by boat and kayak, or by snorkelling in the crystal clear waters.      

Day 14  Galápagos Islands to Guayaquil      
Enjoy a final glimpse of the Galápagos Islands before flying to Guayaquil.

Day 15  Guayaquil      
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.