Peru + Galápagos Islands – 14–16 Days
Approximate Total Cost from India:
₹7,00,000 – ₹12,00,000+ per person
Ideal Durations:
Short: 12–13 Days (Peru + Short Galápagos Stay)
Standard: 14–16 Days (Recommended – Cruise + Machu Picchu)
Extended: 17–20 Days (Add Amazon or Quito Exploration)
Key Highlights:
Machu Picchu + Inca heritage
Unique Galápagos wildlife (nowhere else on Earth)
Excellent snorkelling and small-ship intimacy
Sample 9-Day Itinerary:
Days 1–7: Peru (Machu Picchu & Cusco focus) Days 1–2: Lima arrival & city
Days 3–6: Cusco + Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu (full exploration)
Day 7: Flight from Cusco/Lima toward Galápagos (via Quito or direct connections)
Days 8–14: Galápagos Islands (Cruise-based) Day 8: Fly to Galápagos (Baltra/San Cristóbal) + embark cruise
Days 9–13: 5–6 day expedition cruise visiting multiple islands (Santa Cruz for giant tortoises, Isabela, Española for blue-footed boobies & marine life, snorkelling with sea lions/turtles)
Day 14: Final island visit + flight back to mainland
Days 15–16: Buffer / Departure Day 15: Optional Quito or Lima buffer
Day 16: International departure to India
Other Options:
Budget: ₹5.5L–7.5L (land-based Galápagos + group tours)
Luxury: ₹13L–18L+ (premium yachts + private guides in Peru)
Family: Great for older kids (wildlife + easy activities)
Honeymoon: Romantic Galápagos beaches + private Peru lodges
Self-planned: Save 15–25% but complex flight & cruise coordination