23 Mar 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£13,490pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £18,480
Escorted tour
Galapagos Expedition Cruise & Machu Picchu with Flights – 19 Days
Machu Picchu, Cusco and Quito, then an eight-night Galapagos expedition cruise, with UK flights and all meals.
19 days
From £13,490 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 19-day journey combines Peru's Inca highlights with an eight-night expedition cruise around the Galapagos Islands, with return flights from the UK, four-star hotels on land and all meals included. Groups have between 12 and 28 travellers aged 12 and over, with an English-speaking tour director and local guides on land and an expedition team of naturalist guides at sea. You stay eight nights in four-star hotels in Peru and Ecuador and eight nights aboard the MS Santa Cruz II, a comfortable expedition ship, with drinks included on board.
After flying to Lima, you continue to Cusco and the Sacred Valley, visiting the circular Inca terraces of Moray and the valley's markets and villages. The panoramic Expedition train carries you along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes for a guided visit to Machu Picchu, then you return to Cusco for a tour of the imperial capital, beginning at the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Back in Lima, a city tour takes in the Plaza Mayor and colonial centre.
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Flying to Quito, you explore Ecuador's capital, beginning at Independence Square, before a short flight to Baltra to board the MS Santa Cruz II. Over the following days, you sail to the remote tip of Isabela at Punta Vicente Roca and to Fernandina, the youngest island, home to marine iguanas and flightless cormorants, then visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz and the giant tortoises of the highlands.
Panga rides and landings follow on Floreana, the rugged volcanic island of Santiago, the red-sand beach of Rabida and the famous viewpoint on Bartolomé, before you climb Prince Philip's Steps on Genovesa, home to colonies of red-footed boobies, frigatebirds and storm petrels. A final morning on the north shore of Santa Cruz precedes your return to Quito and flight home.
The physical rating is medium, with altitude in Peru and wet and dry landings in the islands. This journey suits travellers who want a comprehensive Galapagos cruise and Machu Picchu in comfort, with everything arranged. Premium drinks and tips are extra. Wet landings mean sandals or water shoes are useful in the islands. Departures are limited.
Trip highlights
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Moray's Inca terraces (Day 3)
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The Expedition train to Machu Picchu (Day 4)
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Cusco and Sacsayhuaman (Day 6)
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Fernandina's marine iguanas (Day 11)
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Bartolomé's viewpoint (Day 16)
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Prince Philip's Steps on Genovesa (Day 17)
Your route
22 stops from Lima to Quito
- Lima Day 1
- Pisac Day 2
- Sacred Valley Days 2–3
- Moray Day 3
- Maras Day 3
- Ollantaytambo Day 3
- Aguas Calientes Day 4
- Machu Picchu Day 4
- Cusco Days 5–6
- Lima Day 7
- Quito Days 8–9
- Baltra Island Day 10
- Isabela Island Day 11
- Fernandina Island Day 11
- Santa Cruz Island Day 12
- Floreana Island Day 13
- Baltra Island Day 14
- Santiago Island Day 15
- Rabida Island Day 16
- Bartolome Island Day 16
- Genovesa Island Day 17
- Quito Days 18–19
Why choose this tour
An eight-night Galapagos cruise and Machu Picchu, with flights and all meals. Four-star hotels on land and drinks included on board.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- Wildlife lovers
- Couples and families with older children
- First-time visitors to South America
Day-by-day itinerary
19 days from Lima, Peru to Quito, Ecuador
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Day 1 · Lima Fly to Lima
Fly from the UK and transfer to your hotel.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Cusco, Sacred Valley Sacred Valley
Fly to Cusco and drive to the valley.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Moray Sacred Valley
The circular terraces of Moray.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Machu Picchu
The Expedition train and a guided visit.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Aguas Calientes, Cusco Cusco
A free morning, then back to Cusco.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Sacsayhuaman, Cusco Cusco
A tour of the Inca capital.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Lima Lima
Fly to Lima for a city tour.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Quito Quito
Fly to Ecuador.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Quito Quito
Explore the colonial centre.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Baltra Board the ship
Fly to the Galapagos and board.
- Hotel
- MS Santa Cruz II
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Punta Vicente Roca, Fernandina Isabela and Fernandina
The youngest island and its iguanas.
- Hotel
- MS Santa Cruz II
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · Charles Darwin Research Station Santa Cruz
The research station and tortoises.
- Hotel
- MS Santa Cruz II
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13 · Floreana Floreana
A panga ride along the north shore.
- Hotel
- MS Santa Cruz II
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14 · Baltra Baltra
An easy morning on board.
- Hotel
- MS Santa Cruz II
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 15 · Santiago Santiago
A rugged volcanic island.
- Hotel
- MS Santa Cruz II
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 16 · Rabida, Bartolomé Rabida and Bartolomé
A red-sand beach and a famous viewpoint.
- Hotel
- MS Santa Cruz II
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 17 · Genovesa Genovesa
Prince Philip's Steps and seabird colonies.
- Hotel
- MS Santa Cruz II
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 18 · Santa Cruz, Quito Leave the ship
A final landing, then fly to Quito.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 19 · Quito Fly home
Fly back to the UK.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Lima (1 night) Four-star hotel
- Sacred Valley (2 nights) Four-star hotel
- Aguas Calientes (1 night) Four-star hotel
- Cusco (2 nights) Four-star hotel
- Lima (1 night) Four-star hotel
- Quito (2 nights) Four-star hotel
- Galapagos cruise (8 nights) MS Santa Cruz II
- Quito (1 night) Four-star hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from the UK and internal flights
- Accommodation 9 nights in four-star hotels and 8 nights on an expedition ship
- Meals 18 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 18 dinners, including all meals, with drinks included on the cruise
- Expedition train to Aguas Calientes
- Guided visits to Moray, Machu Picchu and Cusco
- Lima and Quito city tours
- Eight-night Galapagos cruise with naturalist guides
- Tour director and local guides
Not included
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee and transit card where not stated
- Premium drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group
- You get seasick
- You want independent time
- You are on a tight budget
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–19 · Lunch: Days 2–18 · Dinner: Days 1–18
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Departures & prices
From £13,490 per person, including flights. 3 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £18,480 (single supplement from £4,990).
Flights from UK airports.
02 Nov 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£13,490pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £18,480
07 Mar 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£13,990pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £19,180
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from the UK and all internal flights are included.
What is the ship like?
The MS Santa Cruz II is a comfortable expedition ship with naturalist guides and drinks included.
Are meals included?
Yes, all meals throughout the tour and cruise.
Is altitude a concern?
Cusco is at about 3,400m, and the route visits the lower Sacred Valley first.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 12.
How many people travel together?
Between 12 and 28 travellers, with a tour director on land.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary