Tour · 14 nights · with Explore Worldwide
Machu Picchu and Galapagos
A two-week escorted tour by Explore Worldwide that links the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu with the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, combining archaeological walking and volcanic island exploration with ample time to take things at a steady pace.
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Departures
- 14 dates
- Choose a month below
- Countries
- Peru, Ecuador
- Operator
- Explore Worldwide
- From
- £3,995
- per person
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Walking tour of CuscoIncluding Sacsayhuaman and artisan workshops
Visit to Moray agricultural terraces and Maras salt pans
Day at Machu Picchu archaeological site
Wildlife viewing on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands, Galapagos
Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano and snorkelling at Concha y Perla
About the trip
This small-group tour begins in Cusco, formerly the centre of the Inca Empire, where stone walls meet colonial plazas and the local coffee scene makes a notable appearance. Walking past archaeological sites and craft workshops, the itinerary sets a measured pace before heading into the Sacred Valley to visit semi-circular Moray terraces and the stark salt pans of Maras.
After a night near Machu Picchu, the itinerary includes a morning on the mountain with its well-preserved temples and stone buildings, before a flight to Ecuador’s high-altitude capital Quito. The second half of the trip moves to the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife, including giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies, live under remarkably relaxed scrutiny. Time on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands mixes nature reserves, volcanic hikes and short boat rides between islets, with opportunities for snorkelling alongside sea lions and rays.
The tour ends quietly with a final night near Quito, providing a contrast to the action-packed days and reminding travellers that a wellbeing pause often makes for the best travelling companion.
- 1 Cusco
- 2 Machu Picchu
- 3 Quito
- 4 Santa Cruz Island
- 5 Isabela Island
Itinerary
The route
Cusco
Machu Picchu
Quito
Santa Cruz Island
Isabela Island
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Flights
- Not included: you book your own to the start
- What’s included
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Accessibility
- Check with Explore Worldwide
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Machu Picchu and Galapagos?
- Machu Picchu and Galapagos is a 14 nights tour holiday.
- Who operates Machu Picchu and Galapagos?
- Machu Picchu and Galapagos is operated by Explore Worldwide.
- How much does Machu Picchu and Galapagos cost?
- Prices for Machu Picchu and Galapagos start from £3,995, subject to availability.
The operator
Explore Worldwide
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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