Compare Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure - Upgraded by G Adventures vs Incas & islands: Machu Picchu and Galapagos tour by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 3 days | 14 days |
| Price From | $ 799 | $ 7,935 |
| Price Per Day | $ 246 | $ 567 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch | N/A |
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This comfortable and compact adventure serves up Machu Picchu, one of the world's true treasures, in style. Embrace cultures past and present in the hills surrounding Cusco and delight in the amazing views of the Sacred Valley as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. You'll ride the rails through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu, perched on a mountain ridge. Then, let your local guide explain this Incan masterpiece before catching your train back to Cusco. |
Explore the vibrant former Inca capital of Cuzco. See the beautiful scenery and colourful markets of the Sacred Valley. Visit Machu Picchu, the jewel in the Inca crown. Get up close to the fearless Galapagos wildlife. |
Day 1 Cusco/Aguas Calientes
In the morning, transfer to the Sacred Valley and enjoy a guided tour. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa community restaurant in Huchuy Qosco.
A hotel night in Cusco is not included, we highly recommend booking pre or post accommodation through G Adventures for ease, to acclimatize to the altitude, and explore the city. If a pre night is booked through G Adventures, an arrival transfer is included from the airport and you'll be picked up at 8am from your start hotel on Day 1. If a hotel night is booked on your own, please make your own way to Hotel Prisma (address on your G Adventures Tour Voucher) for the 8am pick-up.
Day 2 Machu Picchu/Cusco
Wake up bright and early for a guided tour of the inspiring Machu Picchu ruins. Return to Cusco in the evening.
After a detailed tour of the site with a local guide head back to Cusco for the night.
Day 3 Cusco
Depart Cusco at any time. Transfer to the airport is included.
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lima.
Day 2 : Cuzco
On arrival in Lima you will connect with your flight to Cuzco where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 3 : Cuzco
Enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Cuzco and the surrounding Inca ruins.
Day 4 : Sacred Valley of Incas
Full day trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will visit the impressive ruins at Pisac and Ollantaytambo as well as a colourful market. Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Day 5 : Machu Picchu
Take the train to Machu Picchu, where you will have a guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel.
Day 6 : Cuzco
Free day to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace. In the afternoon return to Cuzco by train.
Day 7 : Quito
Transfer to the airport in time for your flight to Quito via Lima. Upon arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel.
Day 8 : Quito
Enjoy a guided tour of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 9 : Galapagos Islands
Transfer to the airport in time for your flight to the Galapagos Islands. Here you will be met by a representative of your boat who will take you to your awaiting vessels. Afternoon excursions in the Galapagos.
Day 10 : Galapagos Islands
Today you'll explore Santiago (James) Island, starting with Buccaneer's Cove, a hiding place for passing pirates and sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries. The cliffs here are clustered with seabirds. In the afternoon, you'll take a moderate guided walk, keeping a lookout for marine iguanas and sea lion colonies.
Day 11 : Galapagos Islands
Today your first stop is at Rábida (Jervis) Island, known for its iron-rich reddish beaches. Here you can snorkel, take short strolls along the beach, and visit a brackish lagoon where flamingos gather. Look out for marine iguanas, mockingbirds and Darwin's finches. In the afternoon you'll hike to the summit of Bartolomé Island before having a chance to take a glass-bottomed boat trip. Galapagos Penguins are often seen here.
Day 12 : Galapagos Islands
A day in Genovesa, a remote northerly island swarming with birds such as storm petrels, frigate birds and Nazca boobies. You'll climb to the top of the cliffs via the Prince Phillip Steps and take a short guided walk. In the afternoon, there's an optional walk over slightly more demanding terrain.
Day 13 : International return flight
Excursions in the Galapagos Islands followed by disembarkation and flight back to the Ecuadorian mainland.
Day 14 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
