Jordan Harvey's 14-day Itinerary to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos An itinerary from a member of Travel + Leisure's A-List, a collection of the top travel advisors in the world. By Jordan Harvey Jordan Harvey Facebook Instagram Website Jordan Harvey is one of the world’s leading experts on South American travel. Since founding Knowmad Adventures while living in Patagonia well over a decade ago, he has won countless awards for creating innovative custom trips that blend adventure and luxury. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on April 23, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Knowmad Adventures Jordan Harvey is a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List, a collection of the top travel advisors in the world, and can help plan your perfect getaway. He is the co-founder of Knowmad Adventures, which, after being founded in Patagonia, operates exclusively in South America and specializes in high-quality, custom adventures. Below is an example of the type of itineraries he creates. To work with Jordan, you can contact him directly at jordan@knowmadadventures.com. Day 1: To Lima Fly to Lima overnight, likely arriving late in the evening and resting up to begin your adventure the next morning Stay: Wyndham Costa del Sol Airport Hotel or similar Day 2: Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley Fly to Cusco and explore Incan stone terraces at Sacsayhuaman, along with other fascinating Incan sites as you head into the Sacred Valley. Continue on to charming accommodations for a relaxing evening. Stay: Sol y Luna Courtesy of Knowmad Adventures Day 3: Sacred Valley Visit the Amaru indigenous community, learning of their lifestyle and textile production. Explore the Pisac ruins before bargaining for wares in the vibrant market below. Stay: Sol y Luna Day 4: Moray and Maras – Machu Picchu Visit Incan agricultural terraces and pre-Columbian saltpans before taking the train along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Stay: El Mapi Day 5: Machu Picchu Revel in the early morning sun from the lost city of Machu Picchu perched amidst Andean peaks and lush cloud forest. Enjoy a complete guided tour of the site with time to explore on your own as well. Stay: El Mapi Day 6: Machu Picchu – Cusco Train to Ollantaytambo and see the vast Incan ruins towering above. Lunch at a colonial-era hacienda before continuing to Cusco. Stay: Aranwa Day 7: Cusco Enjoy the day at your leisure exploring dynamic Cusco. Stay: Aranwa Day 8: Cusco – Lima – Quito A short flight to Lima and onward to Quito, Ecuador where you’ll enjoy the evening at your leisure. Stay: Patio Andaluz Day 9: Quito Explore Quito, taking in the history and architecture on your privately guided discovery of the city. Visit the center of the world as you experience how it feels to stand directly on the equator. Stay: Patio Andaluz Day 10: Quito – Galapagos Fly 600-miles over the Pacific to the Galapagos Islands where you are transferred to your vessel and begin exploring the Galapagos on your luxury cruise. Day 10 – 14: Galapagos Island hop aboard an intimate catamaran and get face-to-face with an incredible array of animal species. Whether walking, snorkeling, kayaking or in a zodiac, you will be overwhelmed with wildlife such as the giant Galapagos Tortoise, marine iguanas, albatrosses, blue-footed boobies and more. This 5-day Galapagos cruise takes you to some of the famed sites through the islands while stopping at a few lesser-known locations along the way. (Exact itineraries vary depending on the vessel and your available dates. We select partner ships based on expert naturalist guides, fantastic and diverse itineraries, comfortable cabins, food quality, and overall experience. Let Knowmad Adventures help pair you with your perfect Galapagos experience.) Day 14: Galapagos – Quito – Home Return flight to Quito and connect to your overnight international return flight home. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit