Larry W Harrell

Certified Vacation Specialist
Incredible Journeys by Dream Vacations
  • Experience the best of South American history, culture and nature in one unforgettable trip

  • Machu Picchu and Galapagos Tours from 9-10 days or more

  • Take a train to Machu Picchu or hike the Inca Trail

  • 4-day, 3-night or longer Galapagos Cruise (or hotel-based stay)

  • All itineraries fully customizable – flexible travel dates


Peru, Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands

If you had to pick just two places to visit in South America, there’s no doubt that a tour of Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands should be top of your list.

These two destinations are not only unique to South America, but also in the entire world. With the Galapagos featuring wildlife found nowhere else on Earth, and the marvel that is Machu Picchu perched atop a cloud forest-clad mountain, together they hold the promise of a life-changing vacation.

The tour, in addition to Machu Picchu, gives you the option to visit Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire as well as the nearby Sacred Valley of the Incas. You can take a train to Machu Picchu or hike there, on the Inca Trail. In the Galapagos, the minimum cruise duration is 4 days, and this can be extended to 5 or 8 days. Or you can stay in a hotel on the Islands and explore from there – land-based.

Tip: Each cruise ship visits different islands, so if you have somewhere in particular on your Galapagos Islands bucket list, be sure and let us know!

All our Machu Picchu and Galapagos trips are fully customizable and can be personalized to fit your own needs and trip duration. The following sample itinerary suggests a 10-day vacation, but this can be extended as needed.