Galapagos Cruise & Best of Peru
per person
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12-night multi centre holiday to Quito, Galapagos Islands, Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu.
This tailor made 12-night adventure begins with one night in Quito, which will give you a taste of the charming historic centre before flying to the Galapagos for a 3-night cruise to experience unique wildlife and pristine islands. After returning to Quito, you’ll head to Lima for two nights, discovering its vibrant culture and colonial architecture. Next, you’ll fly to Cusco to acclimatize and explore Inca sites before visiting the Sacred Valley and spending a night near Machu Picchu for a sunrise tour of the ancient citadel. After a final night in Cusco, you’ll return to Lima to complete the trip with one last evening in the Peruvian capital.
PRICE INCLUDES:
FLIGHTS
- London Heathrow – Quito via Madrid, Iberia Airlines.
- Quito – Santa Cruz Island, Avianca (+/- 2 hours 10minutes flight duration).
- Santa Cruz Island – Quito – Lima, LATAM Airlines (+/- 2 hours flight duration each flight).
- Lima – Cusco return flights, LATAM Airlines.
- Lima – London Heathrow via Madrid, Iberia Airlines.30usd per each 23g checked luggage to be paid to LATAM and Avianca, internal flights only.Manchester, Edinburgh departures available with alternative airlines.
ACCOMMODATION
- 1 night double room on B&B basis at Casona de la Ronda luxury boutique hotel, Quito.
- 1 night double room on B&B basis at Fiesta Hotel, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands.
- 3-night / 4 day Galapagos Luxury Cruise, full board basis.
- 2 nights standard room on B&B basis at Casa Andina Miraflores Centro, Lima.
- 2 nights double room on B&B basis at Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza Hotel, Cusco.
- 1 night double room on B&B basis at Hatun Inti boutique hotel, Machu Picchu.
- 1 night double room on B&B basis at Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza Hotel, Cusco.
- 1 night standard room on B&B basis at Casa Andina Miraflores Centro, Lima.
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED
- Private / shared transportation.
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lima city.
- All of the entry tickets for the tours on your Peru tour.
- Professional English Speaking guide.
- Round trip shuttle bus to Machu Picchu.
- Round trip train ticket on Expedition by Perurail from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes to Poroy.
- 24/7 support and emergency line available throughout the Best of Peru tour.
- ATOL Certificate, issued at time of booking for your financial protection.
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* Galapagos & Peru tailor made holidays 2024 & 2025*
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- Destination
- DepartureLondon. U.K. Regional departures also available
- IncludedGalapagos Cruise & Best of PeruMulti destinationHoneymoonWildlife holidays
- Not IncludedTwin centreSelf drive holidays
FROM OUR GALLERY
Lima - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Puno - Luquina
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London Heathrow - Quito (Ecuador)
Overnight flight to Quito ( typically 12 - 14 hours including a stop over ).
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Welcome to Quito!
Arrive at Quito's International airport.
Meet your driver on arrival at the airport for your private transfer to your confirmed hotel. Afternoon free at leisure.
- 1 night double room on B&B basis at Casona de la Ronda luxury boutique hotel, Quito.
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Quito - Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos N.P.
Enjoy a morning half day historic city tour.
Walk through colonial-era plazas, cathedrals and local markets with an English speaking guide.
Transfer to the airport in the afternoon for your short flight to Baltra Island, Galapagos. Welcome dinner with an introduction to Galapagos ecology.- 1 night double room on B&B basis at Fiesta Hotel, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands.
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Galapagos Islands, Cruise
Enjoy a 3-night luxury cruise covering Santa Cruz, Isabela and Floreana Islands within Galapagos. Highlights:
- Snorkel with sea lions, marine iguanas.
- Explore Charles Darwin Research Station.
- Visit Bartolome Island for stunning views.
- Swim near the iconic Pinnacle Rock.
- Enjoy sea kayaking, visit lava tunnels and spot unique Galapagos tortoises.
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Galapagos Islands, Cruise
Galapagos Cruise.
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Galapagos Islands, Cruise
Galapagos Cruise.
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Return to Quito and fly to Lima (Peru)
Disembark in Baltra Island for your flight to Lima via Quito. Meet your driver on arrival at Lima's International airport for your private transfer to your confirmed hotel.
- 2 nights standard room on B&B basis at Casa Andina Miraflores Centro, Lima.
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Explore Lima
Morning guided city tour of Lima's highlights: the historic centre, Miraflores and Barranco districts.
Optional visit to Larco Museum showcasin pre-Columbian art.9
Lima - Cusco
After breakfast, meet your driver at your hotel for your transfer back to Lima airport. Lima - Cusco internal flight (+/- 1 hour 25 minutes flight duration ). Welcome to the imperial city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire. Once you arrive in Cusco, our local representative will be waiting at the airport to pick you up and take you to your hotel. Remember that you will be arriving at a high elevation from sea- level as Cusco sits at 3400 meters elevation! You will then have all the day to relax and enjoy the magical beauty of Cusco and its surroundings as you acclimatize for your Machu Picchu tour.
- 2 nights double room on B&B basis at Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza Hotel, Cusco.
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Cusco
Free day at leisure. A perfect day in Cusco for a first-time visitor starts with an early morning coffee overlooking Plaza de Armas, followed by a gentle walk through ancient Inca streets to explore the Qorikancha temple and marvel at its blend of Inca and Spanish architecture. Around midday, head up to Sacsayhuamán for panoramic views of the city, then enjoy a traditional Peruvian lunch with dishes like lomo saltado or ceviche. In the afternoon, stroll through the San Blas neighborhood, filled with artisan shops and cozy cafes, and end with a sunset over Cusco from Cristo Blanco. Top it off with a Pisco Sour at a local bar to unwind after the day’s adventure.
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Cusco - Machu Picchu
Morning transfer to the station for your 2-hour scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu local village. Aguas Calientes is a charming, bustling village nestled in the lush valley below Machu Picchu, surrounded by misty mountains and dense jungle. The town has a cozy, relaxed vibe with small cafes, lively markets, and thermal hot springs perfect for unwinding. With the sound of the river rushing through and trains weaving around, Aguas Calientes feels like a hidden gateway to the ancient Incan citadel above.
- 1 night double room on B&B basis at Hatun Inti boutique hotel, Machu Picchu.
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The Machu Picchu Cultural Heritage Tour
Early morning breakfast, then head for Citadel for an early start with your guide. Enjoy sunrise at Machu Picchu archaelogical site. Visit the House of the Guardian, Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza, and other key locations. As you walk around, enjoy spectacular views across the agricultural terraces of Machu Picchu and across the surrounding mountains and plunging gorges. Return to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon for lunch, then take the train back to Poroy /Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the station, terminate back at your hotel in Cusco.
- 1 night double room on B&B basis at Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza Hotel, Cusco.
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Cusco - Lima
Morning flight Cusco - Lima. Private transfer to your confirmed hotel.
- 1 night standard room on B&B basis at Casa Andina Miraflores Centro, Lima.
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Return home
After breakfast, private transfer to Lima airport for your return flight back home.
TOUR LOCATION
London - Quito - Galapagos Islands - Lima - Cusco - Machu Picchu
What's included in the price?
Flights
Return flights London to Quito, Lima back to London. Internal flights Quito to Galapagos, Galapagos to Lima, Lima to Cusco and Cusco back to Lima also included. UK regional departures also available.
Accommodation
12-night accommodation in centrally located hotels in Quito, 3-night Galapagos Cruise, Lima, Cusco and Aguas Calientes for Machu Picchu
Mixed board
Breakfasts included
Transfers
Private transfers included
ATOL protection
ATOL Certificate, issued at time of booking for your financial protection
