Ancient stone ruins of Machu Picchu sit among steep, green mountains under a bright blue sky.

Machu Picchu to the Galápagos

Explore Machu Picchu and the Galápagos, where history and nature meet.

Highlights

  • Tour Lima’s colonial highlights, visit Cusco, and explore the Sacred Valley’s Inca sites and Indigenous villages.
  • Experience Machu Picchu with two guided visits and an overnight stay near the historic sanctuary along the Vilcanota River.
  • Spend four nights on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos, with private yacht cruises to nearby islands led by naturalist guides.
  • Enjoy a city tour of Quito’s historic center and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about local conservation efforts.
This is an exclusive U-M departure operated by Odysseys Unlimited.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lima, Peru
Day 2: Lima
Day 3: Lima | Cusco | Sacred Valley
Day 4: Sacred Valley
Day 5: Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Aguas Calientes
Day 6: Machu Picchu | Cusco
Day 7: Cusco
Day 8: Cusco | Lima
Day 9: Lima | Quito
Day 10: Quito
Day 11: Quito | Baltra | Santa Cruz Island
Day 12: North Seymour Island | Bachas Beach
Day 13: South Plaza Island | Punta Carrión
Day 14: Santa Cruz Island
Day 15: Santa Cruz Island | Baltra | Quito
Day 16: Quito | Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
Sept. 27-Oct.13, 2027

Starting price

$10,793

Deposit per person

$650

Countries Visited

Ecuador, Peru

Activity Level

High
Sept. 27-Oct.13, 2027

Starting price

$10,793
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$650

Countries Visited

Ecuador, Peru

Activity Level

High

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