Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands Yacht Based Accommodations

(Suggested Itinerary)

Day 1 - Arrival to Lima airport where we will meet you.  Transfer to your chosen Hotel, for the Classic 3*/ 4* Tour you will be staying at the 4* Casa Andina Private Collection in Miraflores.  For Luxury Travellers it will be the 5* Miraflores Park Hotel.  Enjoy the rest of the day as free time.

Day 2 - In the morning transfer to Lima airport for your one hour flight to Cuzco.  Arrive to Cuzco where we will meet you and transfer you to you chosen Hotel. 

For the Classic Tour your will be staying in the beautiful 4* Casa Andina Private Collection just two blocks from the Plaza de Armas in Cuzco.  For Luxury travellers it will be the 5* Miraflores Park Hotel, voted the best Hotel in the whole Continent of South America by Conde Nast Traveler for the last 4 consecutive years. Need we say more?

In the afternoon you will enjoy a City Tour of Cuzco visiting the Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuamán, Cuzco Cathedral and the most important temple of the Inca Empire - Coricancha the Inca Temple of the Sun.

Day 3 - Collection from your Hotel for a full day Tour of the Sacred Valley, visiting the Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollayantambo also the Market at Pisac, a great place to buy souvenirs.

Day 4 - An early start to catch your chosen train to Machu Picchu either the Vistadome or Luxury Hiram Bingham services.

Comparison of the Trains to Machu Picchu

Reception and transfer to Machu Picchu where you will enjoy a Private Tour with a qualified English speaking guide. Enjoy the rest of the day as free time to enjoy the Sanctuary.  In the late afternoon transfer to your chosen train for the trip back to Cuzco.

Day 5 - In the morning fly to Lima and transfer to your chosen Hotel.  In the afternoon a half day Tour of Colonial and Modern Lima, visiting Lima Cathedral, the Church and Convent of San Francisco and a Museum of your choice

Day 6 - In the morning transfer to Lima airport for your 3 Hour flight to Quito in Ecuador the starting point for your flights to the Galapagos Islands.  Transfer to your chosen Hotel and enjoy the rest of the day as free time.

In Quito we recommend the 4* Patio Andaluz, in a converted Colonial Mansion right in the center of historic Quito for both Classic & Luxury travellers.

Day 7 - Enjoy a full day Tour of Quito visiting the fabulous Colonial Centre and the Middle of the World Monument, which sits directly on the Equator.  Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage City

Day 8 - 12 (or Days 13 or 15) Transfer to Quito Airport for your flights to the Galapagos Islands.  We will meet you at the airport and transfer to your Choice of Yacht.  Enjoy a 3 / 4 or 7 Day tour of the Galapagos and their fascinating and unique wildlife

We have contracts with over 95 Galapagos Yachts which means you have the widest possible choice. Factors in your choice will include

• Your dates of travel
• 4, 5 or 8 Day Cruise
• Budget
• Degree of luxury required
• Services you wish to be available on your Yacht.

Below are some of our most popular Yachts with an indication of price to assist you in seeing what is available to you.

The prices shown are for the Yacht only.

First Class Yachts			Luxury Yachts
Name	Pax	Price Range	Name	Pax	Price Range
Coral I & II	36 & 20	$1,590-$4,090	Galapagos Legend	90	$1,229-$5,299
Queen of the Galapagos	16	$1,698-$3,125	Galapagos Explorer II	100	$1,445-$4,590
Seaman II	16	$2,428-$3,879	Santa Cruz	90	$1,500-$6,078
Anahi	16	$1,850-$4,140	Grace	18	$4,750-$5,650

 *cheaper and more expensive Yachts are available please ask

Day 12 (13 or 15) - In the morning we will collect you from your Hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flights back to Quito.  At Quito airport wait for your connecting flights home (not included).

There are a number of ways of extending this Tour including additional days in the Galapagos, further Tours in Ecuador or of course extending your time in Peru.  Please ask for further details.