8 Day Machu Picchu and Galapagos Tour, San Cristobal

About this activity

The Peru & Galapagos combination is the perfect option for travelers with not a lot of time. You will see the absolute highlights of South America with the Galapagos Islands and the Machu Picchu in Peru. The trip is full of adventure but combined with comfortable family owned hotels. The hotels are tourist superior class.

HIGHLIGHTS

-Machu Picchu: enjoy the famous ancient Inca ruins

-Santa Cruz highlands: walk around giant tortoises in their natural habitat.

-Charles Darwin Research Station: known for its turtles, born from 3 inches to 4 feet long.

-Bartolome / Floreana / North Seymour: on these uninhabited islands you will find lots of endemic species

-Playa Mann: snorkel and enjoy beach time watching the sea lions around you.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Rebecca Adventure Travel

Ages: Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Return train tickets Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes in Machu Picchu.
Included: Entrance fee Machu Picchu (including guided tour).
Included: Transportation fee between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.
Included: 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Included: Lunch
Included: Transportation on and between the Galapagos Islands as described in the itinerary.
Included: Dinner
Included: Snorkeling equipment in the Galapagos Islands: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
Included: Breakfast
Included: All activities as described in the itinerary: hiking, snorkeling, sightseeing and more.
Included: Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 7 nights (based on number of travelers).
Included: Airport pickups and drop offs at corresponding airports.

Not included

Not included: International and domestic flights.
Not included: Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Not included: Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
Not included: Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card
Not included: Water Taxi $ 1 p.p.
Not included: For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November).
Not included: Optional tips for the guide.

Itinerary

Day 1 · ARRIVAL TO CUZCO

Sacsayhuaman

3 hours

Today you will arrive to Cuzco airport. There are a couple of connecting flights to get to Cuzco from the airport in Lima. You will need to arrange your flight to get to Cuzco. Upon your arrival you will have a private transfer from the airport to your hotel. Please be aware of the sign with your name on it. You will drive with your guide to the nearby ruins of Cuzco, such as Sacsayhuaman Fortress with his immense walls of temples made up of huge stones distributed in a zigzag pattern, the red Fort Puca Pucara, Qenko Amphitheatre and Tambomachay, the Inca baths. After an impressive walk around the area you will turn back to the hotel.

Casa San Blas or similar.

Day 2 · CUZCO – SACRED VALLEY – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

Sacred Valley

3 hours

The Sacred Valley was a key area of settlement to the Incas. Its agreeable climate and fertile plains make a rare and fruitful combination for the high Andes. The visit includes Pisac Indian Market which attracts people from remote communities, dressed in colorful, traditional attire.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

3 hours

In the afternoon, you will visit the Ollantaytambo Ruins. One of its best preserved areas, known as Hanan Hucaypata, lies north of the main square.
Machu Picchu HotSprings

3 hours Admission included

After lunch, you will begin your journey by train enjoying panoramic windows. You will be delighted by the incredible landscapes along the route to Machu Picchu.

El Mapi hotel or similar

Day 3 · MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUZCO

Stop 1

6 hours Admission included

You will start the day by walking to the bus station to take your bus to Machu Picchu. Here, you will have your shared transfer from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, and viceversa. Machu Picchu is considered as one of the most extraordinary examples of landscape architecture in the world. Located in an enclave of a mountain overlooking the canyon of the Urubamba River, in an area of lush tropical forest, it served as a place of worship and a site for star-gazing. In 2007, Machu Picchu was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. In the afternoon, you will take the Executive Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, and then private transport to Cuzco with guide.

Casa San Blas or similar.

Day 4 · CUZCO – GUAYAQUIL

Stop 1

5 hours Admission not included

Today you will have your transfer to the airport of Cuzco from where you will fly to Guayaquil. Upon arrival in Guayaquil you will be picked up by the hotel shuttle. Depending on the flight times you will have a in Guayaquil a city tour by night

Wyndham Hotel Guayaquil

Day 5 · TRANSFER IN – TWINS – HIGHLANDS

Los Gemelos

2 hours

Your tour will start at Baltra airport (GPS) where the guide will pick you up and will take you to the highlands of Santa Cruz. First you make a stop at the Twin Craters. “Los Gemelos”, or the Twin Craters, are located opposite to each other.
Rancho Primicias

2 hours

You will have lunch in the highlands (if your arrival is before 02:00 PM). This includes a visit to the famous Lava tunnels. Rancho Primicias is located on the top of the island Santa Cruz. This is a humid tropical forest and offers varied landscape. Its major tourist attraction are the tortoises that migrate from the park to this property at certain times of the year.

Fiesta Hotel or similar

Day 6 · BARTOLOME / FLOREANA / NORTH SEYMOUR

Stop 1

6 hours

Today you will visit an uninhibited island by boat. It will either be Floreana, Bartolome or North Seymour. You can tell us your preference and we try to get you to that island. Unfortunately due to availability we cannot guarantee the island. You will navigate for about 30 min up to 2,5 hours to get to the island. You will have a short hike to get to know the land species and afterwards you will go snorkeling. Around 04:00 PM you will be back in the village and you might have time to visit the Charles Darwin Station by yourself.

Box lunch provided

Fiesta Hotel or similar

Day 7 · SAN CRISTOBAL – LA LOBERIA SELF-GUIDED – ISLA LOBOS

Isla Lobos

6 hours

At 07:00 AM you take the public speedboat to San Cristobal. Here you’ll be picked up and the driver will take you to your hotel. The rest of the morning is free, and you can visit La Loberia beach on your own. At 01:00 PM you will go to Isla Lobos where you will have a high chance to see blue-footed boobies and a big Galapagos sea lion colony. The boat ride takes about 20 min and upon arrival, you will have a snack / basic local lunch. Afterwards you have a hike of about 1,5 hours before you go snorkeling.

Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar

Day 8 · TRANSFER OUT

Stop 1

3 hours

After breakfast, you will have a drop off at San Cristobal Airport (just 5 min). In the morning you usually have time to enjoy a bit more of the sea lions at Playa Mann or you can go to the interpretation center by yourself. The tour will end upon arrival to the airport where you will depart to Quito or Guayaquil.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

San Cristobal Airport

Using your ticket

Voucher: Please note you receive from the operator an updated travel voucher based on your travel details, flights and availabilities. You will receive this updated travel voucher in general 2 weeks before departure via the Viator chat. If you haven’t received this please send us a message. Your standard Viator voucher is NOT your personal travel voucher and CAN’T be used during your trip.

Cancellation

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are no guides on the transportation by public speedboat between islands.
Try to only bring small baggage/bags since public transportation on the Galapagos Islands is quite small.
Tap water on the Galapagos Islands might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precaution to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat ‘street food’, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
It is important to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without previous notice due to weather conditions, availabilities, National Park regulations or notifications and unforeseeable circumstances.
The exact amount for the fees mentioned in the 'What's excluded' section will be detailed in the voucher. If you want to know this information beforehand, please contact us through the platform.
Accommodation is based on number of travelers, if you are traveling with a group, you will be sharing rooms (single rooms require an extra fee).