23 days in Sacred Valley, Cusco & Galapagos Islands Itinerary
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Start: New Delhi, India
Fly
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Machu Picchu, Peru
— 4 nights
Train
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Ollantaytambo, Peru
— 2 nights
Shuttle
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Cusco, Peru
— 6 nights
Fly to Baltra Island, Fly to Puerto Villamil
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Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
— 3 nights
Ferry
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Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
— 3 nights
Ferry
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
— 3 nights
Drive to San Cristóbal Airport, Fly to New Delhi
End: New Delhi, India
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Machu Picchu, Peru — 4 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Winay Wayna and Intipuncu. Change things up with a short trip to Zipline in Santa Teresa (about 32 minutes away). The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Mariposario de Machupicchu, admire the natural beauty at Mandor, and make a trip to Plaza Manco Capac.
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New Delhi, India to Machu Picchu is an approximately 31-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Machu Picchu. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Ollantaytambo.
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New Delhi, India to Machu Picchu is an approximately 31-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Machu Picchu. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Ollantaytambo.
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Ollantaytambo, Peru — 2 nights
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On the 6th (Wed), admire the striking features of Iglesia San Martin de Tours, steep yourself in history at Sacred Valley of the Incas, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Cerveceria Willkamayu. On the 7th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks and then contemplate the long history of Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo.
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Traveling by train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. December in Ollantaytambo sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can catch the shuttle to Cusco.
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Traveling by train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. December in Ollantaytambo sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can catch the shuttle to Cusco.
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Cusco, Peru — 6 nights
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Imperial City
Discover out-of-the-way places like Cerro Colorado Vinicunca and Spas. Make the 9th (Sat) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Museo Historico Regional, explore the ancient world of Tambomachay, admire the striking features of Centro Historico De Cusco, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.
To find reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Cusco trip itinerary website.
Traveling by shuttle from Ollantaytambo to Cusco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. December in Cusco sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Puerto Villamil.
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Traveling by shuttle from Ollantaytambo to Cusco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. December in Cusco sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Puerto Villamil.
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Puerto Villamil, Ecuador — 3 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Los Tuneles and Centro de Crianza Tortugas Gigantes Arnaldo Tupiza Chamaidan. And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Las Tintoreras, stroll through Concha de Perla, don't miss a visit to Malecon Cuna del Sol, and explore the fascinating underground world of Cueva de Sucre.
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You can fly from Cusco to Puerto Villamil in 14 hours. The time zone difference moving from Peru Standard Time (PET) to Galapagos Time (GALT) is minus 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to ride a ferry to Puerto Ayora.
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You can fly from Cusco to Puerto Villamil in 14 hours. The time zone difference moving from Peru Standard Time (PET) to Galapagos Time (GALT) is minus 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to ride a ferry to Puerto Ayora.
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Puerto Ayora, Ecuador — 3 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to El Chato - Giant Tortoise Reserve and Think Galapagos. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Las Grietas, stroll around Parque San Francisco, don't miss a visit to Santa Cruz Fish Market, and explore the activities along Laguna las Ninfas.
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Ride a ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayora in 3.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayora is 1 hour. In December, daily temperatures in Puerto Ayora can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to ride a ferry to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
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Ride a ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayora in 3.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayora is 1 hour. In December, daily temperatures in Puerto Ayora can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to ride a ferry to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador — 3 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): appreciate the history behind Busto de Charles Darwin., explore the activities along Mirador Cerro Tijeretas, then make a trip to Kicker Rock, then don't miss a visit to La Casa del Ceibo, and finally don't miss a visit to Estatua de Charles Darwin. On your second day here, kick back and relax at La Loberia, then kick back and relax at Playa de Oro, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Eco-Challenger Galapagos Tour Agency.
For where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Puerto Baquerizo Moreno trip itinerary planner.
You can ride a ferry from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in 3.5 hours. In December in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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For where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Puerto Baquerizo Moreno trip itinerary planner.
You can ride a ferry from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in 3.5 hours. In December in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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Sacred Valley travel guide
Sacred Valley, once the heart of the Incan Empire, remains a favorite destination for tourists, not solely because of its proximity to Cuzco and Machu Picchu. The lush, fertile valley formed by the Urubamba river and surrounded by the imposing Peruvian Andes, contains numerous Incan ruins, sleepy villages, and scenic hiking trails. Besides an array of archaeological sites, attractions in Sacred Valley include picturesque colonial towns and their famous markets, as well as opportunities for trekking, rafting, and rock climbing.
Galapagos Islands travel guide
Famous worldwide thanks to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, the remote World Heritage-listed Galapagos Islands are situated in the Pacific Ocean and belong to Ecuador. On a tour of Galapagos Islands, you can witness the staggering amount of endemic wildlife the archipelago is noted for. Besides a couple of cities on the main islands, the landscape remains mostly pristine, as the guided tours follow strict rules and limit visitor numbers. Fascinating creatures, untouched nature, unrivalled snorkeling, scuba diving, and more await you on your Galapagos Islands trip.
