Ecuador Tours

Galapagos and Machu Picchu are two of the most popular destinations in South America. Your tour begins in Quito, which has a well-preserved colonial center and spectacular views of the Andes and nearby volcanoes. You will then travel to the Galapagos Islands for a four day cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend, where you will enjoy plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth. The final part of your tour will take you to Peru to see Machu Picchu, the spectacular mountain top citadel known as the ‘Lost city of the Incas’.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 11 nights (2 nights in Quito, 3 nights on the Galapagos Legend, 2 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Machu Picchu), and 19 meals (11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 3 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

Get ready for an incredible South American vacation with this Machu Picchu & Galapagos tour filled with adventure and mystery. Explore famous archeological ruins, historical sites, cultural towns, and the enchanted Galapagos Islands for a closer look at the wonderful things this part of the world has to offer.

This 13-day adventure is one of the best Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos tours for solo travelers, couples, families, or groups alike. You’ll stay in your choice of the best 4-star and 5-star hotels during your tours to Peru and Ecuador and relish the luxurious comforts aboard your Galapagos Islands cruise.

Highlights

• Explore Peru and Ecuador's most famous sites
• Visit Lima's Santo Domingo convent & renowned Larco Museum
• Marvel at the majesty of Machu Picchu
• See the ancient sites of the Incan Sacred Valley
• Experience the colonial charms of Cusco
• Luxury Galapagos expedition cruise
• Witness the remarkable endemic species of the Enchanted Isles
• Activities and accommodations can be tailored to suit your taste and budget
• Private guided excursions and transfers to enrich your experience

Discover the wildlife and landscapes of the Eastern Galapagos Islands while traveling aboard the Coral I & II. Beginning in Quito, you will have a city tour and visit the Middle of the World complex. Highlights include observing giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Center on Santa Cruz Island and at the Cerro Colorado reserve on San Cristobal Island, spotting blue-footed boobies and frigate birds on North Seymour Island and hybrid iguanas on South Plaza Islet, and circumnavigating Kicker Rock.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 6 nights (3 nights in Quito and 3 nights aboard the Coral I & II) and 12 meals (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners).

Best Time to Go: Year-Round.

Galapagos Safari Camp offers a combination of activities on Santa Cruz Island and boat excursions to beautiful, uninhabited neighbouring islands such as North Seymour, Bartolomé, Plazas and Santa Fe islands. From hiking and biking to wildlife spotting or a trip to Tortuga Bay, Galapagos Safari Camp offers something for everyone.

The Galapagos Marine Reserve is among the largest in the world, a sanctuary for hundreds of different species, many highly endangered. One in four marine species is endemic, found nowhere else on the planet. As a result, SCUBA diving in the Galapagos is considered one of the world’s finest underwater experiences.

Designed for dive enthusiasts, Dive Safaris include two dives per day and a land excursion on arrival. Galapagos Safari Camp are happy to tweak programs with more days of activities on Santa Cruz Island and/or yacht excursions to beautiful, uninhabited neighbouring islands.

Galapagos Family Safaris are a combination of activities on Santa Cruz Island and boat excursions to beautiful, uninhabited neighbouring islands such as North Seymour, Bartolomé, South Plaza or Santa Fe as well as one day’s Fishing Adventure.

As one of the most diverse islands in the Galapagos archipelago, Santa Cruz has a variety of ecosystems; from the forested highlands where the camp is based to the dry, arid coastline, and the transitional zone between the two. These different landscapes offer a multitude of ways to explore the island’s wildlife and geology, making it fun, and above all, easy for families to explore these Galapagos wonders.

Explore the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Galapagos Islands during this unforgettable 13-day adventure.

This trip combines many of our exciting opportunities into one expansive experience. Explore markets and ruins in the Sacred Valley, explore the citadel of Machu Picchu, soak up history among the colonial buildings and Incan architecture of Cusco, tour the political palaces and churches of charming Quito, embark on a luxurious cruise of the beautiful and mystifying Galapagos Islands.

The second half of your trip offers a more relaxed pace during which you will be immersed in the exotic environments of diverse and rare wildlife present on the islands.

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Galapagos and Machu Picchu are two of the most popular destinations in South America. Your tour begins in Quito, which has a well-preserved colonial center and spectacular views of the Andes and nearby volcanoes. You will then travel to the Galapagos Islands for a five day cruise aboard the Coral I & II, where you will enjoy plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth. The final part of your tour will take you to Peru to see Machu Picchu, the spectacular mountain top citadel known as the ‘Lost city of the Incas’.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 12 nights (2 nights in Quito, 4 nights on the Coral I & II, 2 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Machu Picchu), and 22 meals (12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 4 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

Combining the Galapagos with Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca is an excellent way to experience the best of Ecuador and Peru. You will begin in Quito and then travel to the Galapagos Islands for a four day cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend, where you will observe plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth. In Peru, you will visit Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu, and then travel to Puno and Lake Titicaca to experience the unique cultures of the inhabitants of the Altiplano.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 14 nights (2 nights in Quito, 3 nights on the Galapagos Legend, 3 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, 1 night in Machu Picchu, and 2 nights in Puno) and 23 meals (14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 3 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

Galapagos, Machu Picchu, and the Peruvian Amazon are three of the most popular destinations in South America. Your tour will begin in Quito, which has a well-preserved colonial center and spectacular views of the Andes and nearby volcanoes. You will then travel to the Galapagos Islands for a four day cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend, where you will enjoy plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth. In Peru, you will visit Machu Picchu, the spectacular mountain top citadel known as the ‘Lost city of the Incas’ and Posada Amazonas in the Peruvian Amazon, which features an amazing parrot clay lick.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 15 nights (2 nights in Quito, 3 nights on the Galapagos Legend, 3 nights in Lima, 2 nights in the Sacred Valley, 1 night in Machu Picchu, 2 nights in Cusco, and 2 nights at Posada Amazonas) and 28 meals (15 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 5 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

Explore Quito and the northern Galapagos Islands on this luxury tour of Ecuador. The tour starts in Quito with a city tour and visit to the Middle of the World complex, and continues on to the Galapagos. Highlights include observing giant tortoises at the Highlands of Santa Cruz Island and marine iguanas on Sombrero China Islet, hiking to the summit of Bartolome Island, and viewing frigate birds, boobies, and mockingbirds on Genovesa Island. Opportunities for snorkeling, sea kayaking, and glass bottom boating are also available.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 7 nights (3 nights in Quito and 4 nights aboard the La Pinta), and 15 meals (7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners).

Best Time to Go: Year-Round.

Begin your trip with several days on the Ecuadorean mainland, exploring Quito and the surrounding highlands. A full day will be spent in the highlands stopping at small villages en route to the town of Otavalo, home to the renowned Otavalo Indian Market.

From here you'll take the short flight to the Galapagos Islands.

Your cruise itinerary gives you a full week exploring the Galapagos islands on a luxury-class cruise vessel. Cruise programs include two daily guided excursions while sailing throughout the archipelago, from island to island. Alternately, you may opt for a land-based program from one of the upscale hotels located on Santa Cruz Island. Hotel programs include daily yacht excursions to various islands and/or overnight excursions to other islands.

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This 11-day Galapagos and Machu Picchu tour allows you to experience the two leading destinations of South America in one seamless and comfortable tour. Explore the wildlife-paradise of the Galapagos Islands in a private luxury boat, visiting natural and geographical wonders. Then immerse yourself in the incredible Incan heartland of Peru, visiting Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, and the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu citadel – the lost city of the Incas.

Galapagos and Machu Picchu are two of the most popular destinations in South America. Your tour begins in Quito, which has a well-preserved colonial center and spectacular views of the Andes and nearby volcanoes. You will then travel to the Galapagos Islands for an eight day cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend, where you will enjoy plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth. The final part of your tour will take you to Peru to see Machu Picchu, the spectacular mountain top citadel known as the ‘Lost city of the Incas’.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 15 nights (2 nights in Quito, 7 nights on the Galapagos Legend, 2 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Machu Picchu), and 19 meals (15 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 7 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

Treat yourself to the finest accommodations in Ecuador and Peru on this fabulous journey. In Quito, you will stay at Casa Gangotena, a boutique luxury hotel in the old town center, and in the Galapagos, the luxurious La Pinta will be your base to discover the fascinating wildlife and landscapes of the Islands. In Peru, we include all Orient Express hotels, and transport you via the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, for a private guided tour and an overnight stay at the Sanctuary Lodge.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 12 nights (2 nights in Quito, 4 nights on the La Pinta, 2 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Machu Picchu), and 24 meals (12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.