MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS
We're sure to encounter plenty of wildlife in the Galapagos, like this handsome land iguana.
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lima, Peru We depart
today for the Peruvian capital. Upon arrival tonight
we transfer directly to our hotel.
Day 2: Lima This morning we visit a prominent art
museum in Lima. Then we encounter colonial Lima
on an afternoon tour, followed by a welcome dinner
at our hotel. B,D
Day 3: Lima/Cuzco/Sacred Valley Arriving in
Cuzco today, we stop at the important Incan site of
Koricancha, dedicated to the Sun God. Then we continue on to Sacred Valley, a region of Inca sites and
indigenous villages. We visit the colorful Indian market
at Pisac before reaching our hotel late afternoon. B,L,D
Day 4: Sacred Valley Today we explore Ollantaytambo, both a living town and site of massive Incan
ruins that still inspire wonder. Then we visit the Incan
farming town of Chinchero, where residents live much
as their ancestors did and where we see a traditional
weaving demonstration. Before dinner at our hotel
tonight, we attend a native “Offering to the Earth”
ceremony. B,L,D
Day 5: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu This morning
we board a train for the 1½-hour journey to Aguas
Calientes, where we transfer by shuttle bus to our
hotel for lunch. Then we embark on our first guided
visit of the stunning ruins at Machu Picchu, the “Lost
City of the Incas.” Thanks to the small size of our
group, we will be able to move nimbly through the
ruins and have the leisure to absorb both the beauty
and the mystery of this impressive site. With an over-
night stay here, we have the rare privilege of seeing
the ruins after the tourists have departed. B,L,D
Day 6: Machu Picchu/Cuzco This morning before
the day trippers arrive, we enjoy our second guided
tour of this UNESCO site. Following lunch at our
lodge, we return to Aguas Calientes with some free
time before our mid-afternoon train to Cuzco. B,L
Day 7: Cuzco Known for its Incan and Spanish
colonial heritage, Cuzco is the archaeological “hub”
of the Americas and the continent’s oldest continuously
inhabited city. This morning we tour this UNESCO
site then stop at the ruins of Sacsayhuaman fortress, a
masterpiece of Incan architecture. We enjoy lunch
today in the home of a gracious Cuzco family. B,L
Day 8: Cuzco/Lima/Quito Early today we fly via
Lima to the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, arriving late
afternoon. We attend a briefing about our Galapagos
adventure then dine at our hotel. B,D
16 days from $7,793 total price
from Miami
($7,095 air & land inclusive plus $698
airline taxes and fees)
They rank as two of South America’s greatest treasures, and a small group tour
is the natural selection for both: the enigmatic
ruins at Machu Picchu, where we overnight at
an intimate on-site hotel; and the fascinating
Galapagos Islands, Darwin’s “living laboratory,”
for a four-night island-based adventure.
Your Small Group Tour Highlights
Lima touring • Historic Cuzco and beautiful Sacred Valley
• Overnight stay at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, adjacent to
Machu Picchu • Two guided visits to Machu Picchu •
Quito city tour • Four-night Galapagos stay at beautiful
hotel in lush Santa Cruz highlands • Day cruises on privately
chartered yacht, plus island-based exploration • Expert
Galapagos naturalist guide • Unique Galapagos wildlife
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating
1 Depart U.S. Westin Lima Hotel Sup. First Class for Lima
2 Lima Westin Lima Hotel Sup. First Class
3-4 Sacred Aranwa Sacred Sup. First Class Valley Valley Hotel
5 Machu Belmond Sanctuary Sup. First Class Picchu Lodge
6-7 Cuzco BelmondHotel Deluxe Monasterio
8-9 Quito Swissotel Quito Deluxe
10-13 Galapagos Royal Palm Hotel Sup. First Class Islands Galapagos
14 Quito Swissotel Quito Deluxe
15 Quito/Depart for U.S. (overnight flight)
16 Arrive U.S.
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel
industry standard reference.
PERU
ECUADOR
Cuzco/Sacred Valley
Quito
Lima
Destination
Air
Train
Extension (air)
Entry/Departure
Map Legend
Machu
Picchu
Galapagos Islands
Santa Cruz
South Plaza
Santa Fé
Rabida
North Seymour
Baltra
From Galapagos
To Galapagos
Pacific Ocean
Avg. High (°F) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Lima 79 83 83 80 74 68 67 66 68 71 74 78
Cuzco 66 64 65 66 67 66 66 66 67 68 67 66
Quito 70 66 66 66 66 67 67 67 68 67 67 66
