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Cruising
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Wonders
featuring a 4-Night Cruise
14 DAYS
$6,349
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Journey from the Land of the Incas to the Galápagos archipelago, enjoying a 4-night cruise aboard a personal yacht. Delve deep into ancient cultures at Machu Picchu – the fabled lost city. Explore UNESCO-designated Spanish colonial cities and stand between two hemispheres at the Equatorial Line. Experience the best of the Galápagos archipelago, where an abundance of natural wildlife recalls Darwin’s theories in a pristine world that’s virtually unspoiled. You’ll encounter hidden wonders in Peru, the “Middle of the World” in Ecuador, and see ethereal wildlife on a cruise along Eden-like islands.
Your Tour Includes
- 6 Handpicked Accommodations
- 27 Meals
- 2 Choice on Tour Options
Included Highlights
- Lima
- Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Cooking Class
- Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio
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Your Tour at a Glance
Stay
14 Days
13 Nights
Meals
27 Meals
13 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
8 Dinners
Activity
Travel Style
Customize Your Tour
Pre Tour Peruvian Amazon Land Portion
$599.00 pp
View Pre TourOptional Excursions
Starting at $120.00
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Activity Level
Activity Level
Travel Styles
Highlights And Inclusions
Your Tour Includes
- 6 Handpicked Accommodations
- 27 Meals
- 2 Choice on Tour Options
Must-See Inclusions:
- On a private yacht, embark on a 4-night cruise of the Galápagos Islands with a naturalist guide.
- Explore the fabled ruins of Machu Picchu.
- Meet giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
Cultural Experiences:
- Discover centuries-old Andean textile methods in the Peruvian Andes.
- Wind through the Andes in a train to Machu Picchu.
- Stand tall in the “Middle of the World” at the Equatorial Line Monument and Museum.
Culinary Inclusions:
- Master two of South America’s classics, ceviche and pisco sours, at an interactive cooking class.
- Indulge in a farm-to-table meal in a local community.
Highlights
- Lima
- Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Cooking Class
- Pablo Seminario Ceramic Studio
- Home-Hosted Meal
- Machu Picchu
- Cuzco
- Choice on Tour
- Colonial Quito
- "Middle of the World"
- 4-Night Galápagos Cruise
Book with Confidence
* With Insurance Purchased
- *No Hassle Refunds
- Traveling Well Safety
- No booking fee, *no change fees
- Top Rated Travel Protection
Getting Prepared
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
Notes
Travel Tips
Enhance Your Tour
Room Upgrade
Cruise-Klein Tours Coral II
Day 10 | Galapagos Islands
Enhance your cruise of the Galapagos with an upgrade to a Main or Upper Deck cabin. Imagine gazing out at the waters of the Pacific, the Galapagos Islands in the distance. You've come so far; treat yourself to just a little more comfort.
| Description | Room | Night | *Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Deck | 1 | 4 | $1,200.00 |
| Lower Outside | 1 | 4 | Included |
*Total for all passengers
Day 7
Included
For the afternoon, you have the choice between two activities. You can visit the sacred Inca ancient ruins of the Sacsayhauman Fortress. Your other option is to embark on a walking tour of San Blas, the traditional old quarter of Cuzco, lined with restaurants and artisan shops.
Attraction-Sacsayhauman Fortress
OR
Attraction-Walking Tour of San Blas
Pre Tour Extension
Extension-Peruvian Amazon Extension Land Portion
$599.00 pp
For an immersive experience into the cultures of the Peruvian Amazon, begin your trip with two nights at a rainforest lodge, giving you a first-hand opportunity to delight in the sights and sounds of the mighty Amazon. Your naturalist guide will lead you on a trek through Tambopata National Reserve. Explore by canoe in search of giant otters and caimans; keep an eye out for howler and capuchin monkeys, agoutis, toucans and many other species of birds; venture out for a nocturnal walk to see what animals and insects are active at night; and enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere. The Inkaterra canopy walkway awaits as you ascend 98-feet in the air and cross a series of hanging bridges that connect the treetops. Your other option is to book a pre night?
- Day 1
- Lima, Peru - Tour Begins
- Your extension begins with an overnight stay in Lima.
- Day 2
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Peruvian Amazon Basin
- Fly from Lima to the Puerto Maldonado airport where you meet your naturalist guide. Board a canoe and transfer up the Madre de Dios River to the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción Lodge. After a welcome lunch, take a walk through the Concepción trails and learn about the rainforest’s composition, its uses, the human impact and its relevance to the world climate. At dusk, once again take to the water on a motorized canoe. Your evening excursion will teach you about the river’s ecosystem, Amazonian creeks, nocturnal animals’ behavior and the southern sky’s constellations. Then, you’ll enjoy a delightful dinner in the Casa Grande’s dining room.
- Day 3
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tambopata National Reserve - Lake Sandoval
- After an early breakfast, your naturalist guide will lead you on a trek through Tambopata National Reserve. Arrive at pristine Lake Sandoval and board a dugout canoe. Glide along taking in your peaceful surroundings. Keep an eye out for the endangered giant river otter, blue and yellow macaw, red howler monkey, black caiman, and one of the world’s biggest fresh water scaled fish, the paiche. After lunch, the Inkaterra canopy walkway awaits. Begin at the Interpretation Center to learn about the project. Then ascend 98 feet in the air and cross a series of hanging bridges that connect the treetops, taking in the breathtaking panoramas and discovering the wildlife that surrounds you. This evening, explore the Amazon rainforest by moonlight and listen to the unique nocturnal sounds of the rainforest. Your day concludes with a wonderful dinner.
- Day 4
- Breakfast
- Puerto Maldonado - Lima
- After breakfast, take a scenic boat ride back to Puerto Maldonado. Arrive at the Inkaterra Lounge (Butterfly House) where you may wait for your flight back to Lima, the Peruvian capital.
Pre Night Stay
Hotel-Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
$70.00 pp
Machu Picchu Sunrise
Day 6 | Machu Picchu
$120.00 pp
Ascend to Machu Picchu in the early hours of the morning. Be one of the first to enter the sanctuary just as the sun rises over the high mountains encircling it. Spend time exploring the grounds at your leisure or merely pick a spot to sit and enjoy the morning serenity of this magical place.
Unique Experience
Must-See Inclusions
On a private yacht, embark on a 4-night cruise of the Galápagos Islands with a naturalist guide.
Explore the fabled ruins of Machu Picchu.
Meet giant tortoises in their natural habitat.
IncludedIncluded
Cultural Experiences
Discover centuries-old Andean textile methods in the Peruvian Andes.
Wind through the Andes in a train to Machu Picchu.
Stand tall in the “Middle of the World” at the Equatorial Line Monument and Museum.
IncludedIncluded
Culinary Experiences
Master two of South America’s classics, ceviche and pisco sours, at an interactive cooking class.
Indulge in a farm-to-table meal in a local community.
IncludedIncluded
Accommodations
Arrive Earlier
Pre Night: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
From $70 per night
Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
Nights 1-2
Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley
Nights 3-4
Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu
Night 5
Casa Andina Premium Cusco
Nights 6-7
Mercure Hotel Alameda Quito
Nights 8-9
Coral II
Nights 10-13
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Notes
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The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour.
Smaller buses, which may not be lavatory equipped, may be used on this program. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods.
In general, hotels in Peru (outside of Lima) are small with one or two levels and do not have elevators which may require you to climb 10-15 steps to get to/from the room.
Each guest is responsible for proper medical documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact your local travel clinic or personal physician for specific details on the destinations you are traveling to and from.
To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions.
Single accommodations are limited and will be confirmed upon request and availability from the cruise line. Triple accommodations are not available.
This tour may require a certificate of Yellow Fever inoculation if you have travelled to Brazil, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda prior to arrival in Ecuador. These fees are at your own expense.
Visitors are required to have valid travel/health insurance to travel to Ecuador. The health insurance must cover medical services abroad. If you have purchased our Travel Protection Plan, your coverage meets this requirement. We will attach a document for proof of coverage that you are required to keep with you while on tour. If you opted not to purchase our travel protection, you will be required to have proof of your own coverage. We assume no responsibility for any expense associated with your failure to obtain coverage or provide proof of this required coverage. We certainly encourage you to buy our comprehensive travel protection that not only covers this requirement; but also allows a full refund for cancellation any time up to the day prior to departure.
Due to tour scheduling, return flights should not be booked prior to 8:00 p.m. on the last day.
Please be advised that backpacks brought into Machu Picchu cannot exceed 40x35x20cms/16x14x8in or have a capacity larger than 20 liters. Backpacks that exceed the indicated measurements can be left in storage, at an approximate cost of 2 US Dollars. Also, please take notice that bringing in single-use plastic bottles, plastic bags, plastic straws or Styrofoam containers has been forbidden. We suggest bringing canteens or reusable water bottles.
The internal flights on this program in Peru and Ecuador are not included in the land price of your tour and must be purchased through us. Internal flights that are purchased will be ticketed and distributed on tour by your Tour Manager. For guests wishing only to purchase internal flights from us, your international air must be arranged into Lima and out of Quito.
Onboard gratuities are not included in the price of your tour. Suggested tipping on board cruise: 15-20 US dollars per person, per day, for the on-board crew and 10-15 US dollars per person, per day, for the naturalist guides. Gratuities should be paid in US dollars.
**While cruising the Galapagos, our ship’s program is subject to change due to weather conditions or national park directives, as well as seasonality which may influence animal behaviors. The captain may deviate from the published itinerary for any reason he deems advisable.
*At the Mercure Hotel Alameda, Quito, our guests will be staying in the Deluxe room category.
Travel with no more than 16 guests on this tour where a smaller group setting means a more personal travel experience.
Cabins available are Lower (Standard) Cabins, located on the Lower (Sea) Deck. Upgrades may be available for Junior Cabins located on the Main (Earth) or Upper (Sky) Decks. Please inquire at time of booking.
The yacht has a limited quantity of cabins available in each cabin category, and some cabins may only have one bed. Specific categories are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will make every effort to accommodate your cabin category preference at the time of booking. If the cabin category preferred is not available at the time of booking, the next closest category available will be offered and a surcharge may apply.
This sailing will have a maximum of 16 passengers; however, if we are unable to fill the minimum capacity of 9 on the yacht, inventory will be opened to the general public.
The overall activity level of this tour is a level 4. This means you’re ready to seize the day, whatever it may bring. You lead an active life at home (walking, biking, and hiking are things you may enjoy) and few thousand steps a day isn’t out of the norm. You can handle longer walking tours (more than 90 minutes), traversing dusty or uneven terrain, standing for periods of time, varying altitudes and temperatures, and don’t mind being on the go with some early starts, late-night experiences, and full days. During this tour you will spend 7 consecutive days at altitudes over 8,000 feet/2,438 meters. Unfortunately, this level is not appropriate for individuals who use wheelchairs or walkers.
Please note this itinerary includes some longer travel days. On days when you have internal flights, you can expect early morning departures. Traveling from Cuzco to Quito requires two flights and you can anticipate about a 10-hour travel day.
A normal daily schedule on board the ship starts with breakfast immediately following a shore excursion, lunch aboard the ship, and then an afternoon shore excursion. Transfers to/from the boat are by small boats called "pangas." Landings are either "dry" or "wet," and you might have to wade ashore in shallow water. At all times you are accompanied by your naturalist guide. Shore excursions normally last 2 - 2.5 hours each. In some cases, the terrain can be a little strenuous. Passengers should consult their physician if they have any concerns regarding their physical condition.
Galapagos National Park entrance fees (approximately 100 US Dollars) and INGALA Transit Control Card (approximately 20 US Dollars) are not included in the land price of your tour. These fees are government driven and may change due to the unique nature of the government restrictions on the Galapagos Islands and are payable at time of final payment.
Ecuador uses the US Dollar as their currency.
