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Classic Peru, the Nazca Lines, and the Galapagos Islands on Yacht Isabela II

Peru rail, flight, and cruise journey to the Galapagos on Isabela II

Railbookers sells this 25-day, 24-night independent package through Peru, with a Galapagos Islands extension in Ecuador aboard the yacht Isabela II. The trip explores Lima's culture before heading into the Sacred Valley to see its ancient ruins and on to Machu Picchu. From there, the package traverses Cusco, Lake Titicaca, and the Colca Canyon by scenic train, continuing to Arequipa. Travelers also take a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines and a boat cruise around the Ballestas Islands to see marine wildlife, before the itinerary returns to Lima and continues on to Quito and the Galapagos Islands aboard the Isabela II. Because it is sold as an independent package rather than an escorted tour, travelers move between stops largely on their own between the connections Railbookers arranges. Only part of this long journey, the Cusco to Colca Canyon segment, is described as train travel; the rest involves flights, boats, and a yacht cruise.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package in the evidence available to us; confirm the exact schedule, hotels, and cruise dates with them before booking.
  • Only the Cusco, Lake Titicaca, and Colca Canyon segment is described as train travel in the evidence; the Nazca Lines are reached by air, the Ballestas Islands by boat, and the Galapagos Islands portion is a yacht cruise aboard the Isabela II, so most of this package is not rail travel.
  • The evidence available does not include a starting price for this trip; check current pricing directly with Railbookers.
  • The evidence available does not list current departure dates for this trip; check with Railbookers for availability.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included on this trip?
Yes, for part of the journey. The evidence describes traversing Cusco, Lake Titicaca, and the Colca Canyon by scenic train; the Nazca Lines are reached by air and the Ballestas Islands by boat.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent rail package by Railbookers.
Does this trip include the Galapagos Islands?
Yes, the package includes a cruise through the Galapagos Islands aboard the yacht Isabela II.
What scenery and wildlife does this trip include?
Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley's ancient ruins, Lake Titicaca, the Colca Canyon, the Nazca Lines, marine life at the Ballestas Islands, and wildlife in the Galapagos Islands.
How long is this trip?
25 days and 24 nights, covering Peru with a Galapagos Islands extension in Ecuador.

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