8-Day Machu Picchu & Galapagos Superior: Ultimate Bucket List Experience
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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.
Additional Info
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).
What To Expect
ARRIVAL TO CUZCO
Accommodations
Casa San Blas or similar.
Sacsayhuaman
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.
CUZCO – SACRED VALLEY – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES
Accommodations
El Mapi hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Sacred Valley
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
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
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.
MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUZCO
Accommodations
Casa San Blas or similar.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
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.
CUZCO – GUAYAQUIL
Accommodations
Wyndham Hotel Guayaquil
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
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
TRANSFER IN – TWINS – HIGHLANDS
Accommodations
Fiesta Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Los Gemelos
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
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.
BARTOLOME / FLOREANA / NORTH SEYMOUR
Accommodations
Fiesta Hotel or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Box lunch provided
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.
SAN CRISTOBAL – LA LOBERIA SELF-GUIDED – ISLA LOBOS
Accommodations
Hotel Casa Opuntia or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Isla Lobos
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.
TRANSFER OUT
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
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.
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8-Day Machu Picchu & Galapagos Superior: Ultimate Bucket List Experience
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Return train tickets Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes in Machu Picchu.
Entrance fee Machu Picchu (including guided tour).
Transportation fee between Baltra Airport – Itabaca Channel.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.
Transportation on and between the Galapagos Islands as described in the itinerary.
Dinner
Snorkeling equipment in the Galapagos Islands: mask, snorkel, fins and life vest.
All activities as described in the itinerary: hiking, snorkeling, sightseeing and more.
Accommodation in a single, double or triple room x 7 nights (based on number of travelers).
Airport pickups and drop offs at corresponding airports.
International and domestic flights.
Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fee for the Galapagos National Park.
Migratory Control Card / Ingala Transit Card
Water Taxi $ 1 p.p.
For rent: wetsuit (recommended between May – November).
Optional tips for the guide.
Pickup points
San Cristobal Airport
Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical Peru and Galapagos cruise
Freedom771702,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We embarked on a custom tour expertly crafted by Rebecca Travel. We spent 8 magical days in Peru with our private guide, Junior, exploring remote communities, hiking the Inca Trail, immersing ourselves in nature and marveling at the wonders of Machu Picchu. Junior was the best guide I have ever had the pleasure of traveling with. He provided us with in-depth information and insights, was incredibly patient, and ensured our safety. All of the experiences selected by Rebecca Travel were excellent and provided insight into daily life in Peru. The food was excellent! After our time in Peru, we embarked on a Galapagos cruise on Galaxy Orion. The crew and cruise director were excellent and the food was phenomenal! We enjoyed all the excursions, including snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and panga rides. We especially enjoyed all of the remarkable wildlife of the islands.
best Honeymoon
fmarchi90,Jul 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Something perfect. Honey moon unforgettable and really suggested. Miguel our tour guide was lovely and very nice with us.
Excellent service, puntuality and professionality
willoski,Oct 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience with this company was just great! The itinerary was to the point and actually being more than I expected! The tours were flawless and Angelica was available 24h giving me constant help and advice. This trip is something I will never forget. Thank you Rebecca Adventure Travel. William.
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