The original post: /r/travel by /u/Winter_Oil1189 on 2025-02-18 21:01:16.

My husband and I are planning to go to Ecuador, Peru and Brazil later this year but I’m not sure if I’m dreaming too big. We’re going for 19 days and wanted to hit Galápagos Islands, Machu Picchu and Christ the Redeemer. All criticisms are welcome.

Ecuador

Day 1: Fly into Quito, Ecuador

Day 2: Quito to Galápagos Islands • $200 (?) per person to enter the islands, do I pay for this when I arrive?

Day 3-8 (6 days): Galápagos Islands • wanted to stay under $2000 per person for this. Is that possible? Should we risk booking when we arrive to get cheaper options?

Peru

Day 9: Fly from Galápagos Islands to Cusco, Peru

Day 10-15 (6 days): Machu Picchu • still deciding between the Incan or Salkatay Trek but wanted to keep this under $900. Might book this one ahead of time bc this one is top priority on the list

Brazil

Day 16: Fly from Cusco to Rio de Janiero, Brazil

Day 17-18 (2 days): Beach/Christ the Redeemer

Day 19: Fly back home

Questions:

• Is the best place to book for Galapagos Cruises on https://www.galapagosislands.com/cruises

• If we were to do day trips on Galapagos, where do we book those?

• What company is best for Machu Picchu hikes?

• Is Brazil worth it for 2 days or should we spend more time in Peru instead?