INCA TRAIL & GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

21 days from GBP4,099 to GBP4,399 including flights
Tripcode: TPP

Countries Visited: Ecuador, Peru

Trek to the magnificent Inca ruins of Machu Picchu and discover the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

On this two-part itinerary we first visit the Inca heartland of Peru, discovering the archaeological sites and stunning scenery of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley before starting out on the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The trek takes us over high passes and to Inca temples and fortresses before we arrive at the famous 'lost city'. In complete contrast, we explore the amazing flora and fauna of the Galapagos Archipelago, accompanied by experienced naturalist guides. Our sleep-on-board cruise on a small motor yacht allows us access to areas larger boats cannot reach and also has minimal environmental impact.

Why travel to Peru with Exodus?

We now offer the Moonstone Trek as a fantastic, more challenging and isolated alternative to the Inca Trail on this trip - and no permits are required! For more information please visit the Moonstone Trek Option page.

Walking & Trekking Newsletter - Louisa Richardson, Exodus Marketing Executive, writes about Peru – a Trekker Mecca! (26 March 2009).

Itinerary

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Day 1

Fly to Lima.

Day 2

Fly to Cuzco; free time to explore city.

Day 3

Optional visit to Sacred Valley; time for sightseeing or rafting.

Day
4 - 7

Inca Trail trek from Km82 to Machu Picchu.

Day 8

Visit Machu Picchu; guided tour of site. Return to Cuzco by train.

Day 9

Free time.

Day 10

Fly to Lima; optional visit to Gold Museum.

Day 11

Fly to Quito; afternoon city tour.

Day 12

Early morning flight to Baltra; board boat and visit Plazas.

Day 13

Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Research Station and highlands of Santa Cruz.

Day 14

Sail to southernmost island of Espanola: Gardner Bay and Punta Suarez.

Day 15

Floreana: Punta Cormorant and Post Office Bay.

Day 16

Sail to Isabela, visit Punta Moreno and Elizabeth Bay.

Day 17

Visit Urbina Bay on Isabela, sail on to Punta Espinoza (Fernandina).

Day 18

Puerto Egas and Bartolome.

Day 19

Visit Turtle Cove and sail back to Baltra. Fly to Quito.

Day 20

Depart Quito.

Day 21

Arrive London.

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Group Looking over Machu Picchu