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11 and 14 Days - Machu Picchu & The Galapagos Islands Cruise
The world's most wondrous group of islands is yours for unhurried exploration. Follow the nature trails, enjoy the amazing sights, wade and even dive among the animals of land and sea. There is ample time for walking, swimming, snorkeling, photography, and to observe the abundant variety of wildlife on each island. You can swim with sea lions, walk among black marine iguanas and observe the elaborate mating rituals of the Blue-footed Boobies. Galapagos Expeditionary cruise.
Adventure-filled cruise aboard Galapagos Explorer II
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The Galapagos & Machu Picchu programs are offer year around.
THE REALM OF THE INCAS holds many treasures, from majestic hilltop fortresses to the living culture of the Incas' descendants. Explore the heritage of the Inca capital, Cusco, stroll the narrow streets of traditional Ollantaytambo, then trace the footsteps of explorers as you enter the incomparably beautiful city of stone, Machu Picchu.
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu The Lost City hike, explore, and absorb the splendor of Machu Picchu, a stunning city of stone perched on the edge of a sheer precipice above the Urubamba River. This bewitching sanctuary is the most perfect surviving example of Inca architecture, never looted or damaged by the conquistadors. American historian Hiram Bingham, who had a fascination with Peruvian archaeology, found the site in 1911 while searching for the ruins of Vilcabamba, known to be the last place where Manco Inca took refuge.
Departures Weekly on Mondays
14 days: Departs Monday return Sunday – Experience the wonders of Peru of the Inca Empire the “Lost city of the Incas”, the Sacred Valley and the Enchanted Isles and mainland Ecuador, Includes a four - day adventure - filled cruise aboard " M/V Galapagos Explorer II "
Highlights: Lima - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Sacred Valley - Quito- the Galapagos
Your Expedition Value includes
Set your own pace during a full schedule of private sightseeing in Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco. A private car and guide transform ordinary sightseeing into a comfortable and personalized Adventure. An precedented level of service.
Make new friends and experience the 'real' Peru a private dinner with a Cusquena family.
Sacred valley - Lunch at Huayocari Hacienda with an insider's view into this estate and its private collection of art and artifacts.
Galapagos Islands Educational cruise focused in the Natural history of the Galapagos archepelago that consists 13 large islands greater the 10Km2 six smaller islands and over 40 islets that have official names.
A Magellan bonus - Roundtrip airfare from Quito to Galapagos, plus all airport transfers
are included. Value at $590.
Included - Galapagos National Park entrance fee $100.and $10.transit control card fee.
Naturalist room and scientific exchange with Charles Darwin reseach station biologist. Six Naturalist- bilingual guides on board. Two glass bottom boats.
All cabins are suites M/V Galapagos Explorer II. Large enough to travel the Pacific in comfort and safety, is the perfect size for an expedition-style adventure
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Itinerary
Day 1 USA or Canada / Lima, Peru – Upon arrival you are transfer to your hotel
Day 2 Lima Today tour Lima’s historic center and the Arqueological Museum
Day 3 Lima / Fly to Cusco, transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley afternoon visit Ollantaytambo ruins.
Day 4: Sacred Valley / Pisaq: Visit the bustling market of Pisaq, try your bartering skills for local sweaters, ponchos, jewelry, wall hangings. Lunch at Hacienda Huayocari, a private resident with impressive collection of Inca and colonial artifacts, hosted by the Lambarri-Orihuelas family.
Day 5: Machu Picchu – Board the Vistadome train bound for Machu Picchu. Guided tour. There is time to explore on your own. Overnight.
Day 6: Machu Picchu - Early risers may walk through Machu Picchu in the mist to explore the ruins without the crowds, afternoon return by train to Cusco.
Day 7: Cusco: Tour of Cusco including Cathedral, Koricancha temple and the four ruins of Kenko, Pucapucara, Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman. This evening dinner with a Cusquena family.
Day 8: Cusco/Quito, Ecuador Fly to Quito, Upon arrival you are transfer to your hotel
Day 9: Quito Equatorial Monuments and Colonial city tour.
Day10: Quito / Galapagos This morning fly to the Galapagos archipelago, where you board M/V Galapagos Explorer II. Afternoon Panga ride in Mosquera Islet & North Seymour.
Day 11 Morning: Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, afternoon Bahia Gardner, Espanola . Day 12 Morning: Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora, Sta. Cruz Island, afternoon Rabida Is. Day 13 The Galapagos / Quito - AM:Visit to Bachas Beach, Sta. Cruz Island. Disembark and return to Quito Day 14 Quito / USA or Canada – Board your homebound flight
Deluxe Hotels: Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Quito & M/V Galapagos Explorer II
Magical memories to last a lifetime!
Land & Cruise Only prices per person in double occupancy - from:
Classic Suite $ 5,855*
Premium Suite $ 6,030*
Deluxe Balcony $ 6,325*
Renaissance Suite $ 6,465*
Value Season: January 8 to 14 - May 1 to June 15 - November 24 - December 15
Hotels: Lima/San Isidro Golf course: Hotel Libertador
Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Private Collection
Machu Pichu : Inka Terra El Pueblo
Cusco: Hotel Novotel
Train: Vistadome ( Orient-Express Rail )
Classic Suite $ 5,970*
Premium Suite $ 6,175*
Deluxe Balcony $ 6,475*
Renaissance Suite $ 6,625* High Season: January 15 to April 30 - June 16 to November 23 December 16 to January 7
Surcharge will apply: Weeks of : Christmas - New Years & Easter
*Price per person, based on double occupancy, and does not include international or internal air. *Plus fuel surcharge $105 per guess. Some restrictions may apply.
All cruise itineraries are subject to change
" The Lost City of The Incas " Machu Picchu & "The Enchanted Isles"
11 Days Cusco, Machu Picchu & The Galapagos Islands Yacht cruise
Departures: Weekly on Mondays choice your date
Your Expedition Value includes
Day 1. USA -Cusco – Transfer to your Hotel – afternoon city tour includes La Compania cathedral and Koricancha temple, next visit archaeological Inca ruins the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, site of Inca religious celebrations, Tambomachay and Kenko Amphitheater.
Day 2. Sacred Valley – Trip thru Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas - visit the bustling market of Pisaq, try your bartering skills for local sweaters, ponchos ,Jewelry, wall hangings, enjoy lunch at a pleasant hostelry in the countryside and continue to the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo.
Day 3. Machu Picchu – Board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu, the magical “Lost City of the Incas.” Explore the ruins in a guided tour and visualize the lives of those who inhabited this mysterious citadel, afternoon return back to Cusco.
Day 4. Cusco – A free day to explore the town and the many arts & crafts shops.
– This evening an Andean dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a colorful folklore show.
Day 5. Cusco-Lima-Quito –Transfer to the Cusco airport Fly to Quito, Ecuador with a connecting flight in Lima. Quito transfer to your hotel upon arrival.
Day 6. Quito – Colonial city tour & the middle of the world.
Day 7. Quito-Galapagos – Transfer to the airport for you flight to the Galapagos Islands – 4 days 3 nights Galapagos Islands Cruise aboard M/Y Coral I or II
Included - Galapagos National Park entrance fee $100.and $10.transit control card fee.
A Magellan bonus - Roundtrip airfare from Quito to Galapagos, plus all airport transfers
are included. Value at $590
Day 8. Galapagos - Suarez Point - Gardner Bay
Day 9. Galapagos - Cormorant Point - Champion
Day 10. Galapagos - North Seymour - Baltra, Galapagos airport - transfer from airport to your hotel in Quito.
Day 11. Quito. Transfer to the Quito airport - Board your homebound flight.
Hotels: Cusco, Peru - Casa Andina San Blas Quito, Ecuador: Dann Carlton Galapagos Yacht cruise aboard the M/Y Coral Click picture to view Yacht & Islands
Land & Cruise Only prices per person in double occupancy - in USD from:
Standard Cabin $ 3,770*
Moon Cabin $ 4,080*
Junior Cabin $ 4,435*
Value Season: January 8 to 14 - May 1 to June 15 - November 24 - December 15
Standard Cabin $ 3,845*
Moon Cabin $ 4,195*
Junior Cabin $ 4,550*
High Season: January 15 to April 30 - June 16 to November 23 - December 16 to January 07
Optional: Overnight in Machu Picchu, including 2nd day ruins entrance & lunch from $189 per person double occupancy.
Surcharge will apply: Weeks of : Christmas - New Years & Easter
Price per person, based on double occupancy, and does not include international or internal air. Some restrictions may apply. * Plus fuel surcharge $95 per guess.
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