Choose Machu Picchu Galapagos Packages For An Exotic Vacation

By Joanna Walsh


If you want to do something a bit more exotic for your next vacation, there are several places that should be on your list. Machu Picchu Galapagos packages offer the opportunity to visit two of the best. These are among the most visited sites in all of South America, and for good reason.

Machu Picchu is an archaeological site in Peru dating back from the time of the Incas. It is an amazing example of stone architecture from that period. Because it was not discovered by the Spanish conquistadors, it is more intact than many other sites dating from that time.

Even if you are not a huge history buff, the site is undoubtedly an impressive one. This is partly due to the location of it, an amazing perch high in the Peruvian cloud forest. It's worth visiting just for the stunning views.

To arrive at Machu Picchu, you'll first have to fly in to Lima and then to Cusco. As it was the Inca empire's capital city, there's lots to do in Cusco and in the surrounding area. Close by is the Sacred Valley which also holds much gorgeous scenery and ruins from antiquity.

It's impossible to either fly or to drive to Machu Picchu. You can only reach it by walking or by train. If the idea of hiking intrigues you, this is a beautiful place to do it. For those who prefer active vacations, there is also rafting, horseback riding, and mountain biking available.

In Peru, you find yourself learning about the history of man. In Galapagos, you will have a different experience, that of the world of nature. This place is not like any other, and nor are many of the animals that make their homes here.

The Galapagos Islands are located off the coast of Ecuador. They are reached by first flying to the mainland and then from there to the islands. Once there, you have can other have a tour by cruise or by island hopping, and this should be decided well ahead of time as cruises can sell out months in advance.

It is far and away more recommendable to tour the Galapagos by cruise, as this will allow you to get to see the most in a shorter amount of time. The itineraries vary according to boat and the amount of time you can travel. The longer you can afford to go for, the more you will be able to see.

There are islands that are best for viewing wildlife and others that are more interesting for the flora. If there's something that you are especially interested in seeing, discuss that with the tour operator you choose. Otherwise, you could find that the tour you've chosen doesn't go to the spot that's best for viewing the creature you are most excited to see.

Whatever islands are on your tour's itinerary, you are sure to find the time to be well spent. Both Galapagos and Machu Picchu are the types of destinations that will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. To get to see them both on the same trip is unforgettable.




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