General Info On Machu Picchu And Galapagos Combined Tours

By Stella Gay


Those who enjoy traveling or adventuring around the world may get use out of guided tours. This is often considered a convenient option for people who will be spending a short amount of time in a given area but still want to see all of the important places. Often, people will take trips to countries in South America, including Peru and Ecuador. These are two areas are in close proximity and house major tourist attractions, Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands. Machu Picchu and Galapagos combined tours are available through numerous companies.

Machu Picchu, also called the Lost City of Incan people, is located in Peru. It is believed that this was built centuries ago as the estate of an emperor known as Pachacuti. Its origins date back to the fifteen century, circa 1450. This area was abandoned for some time during the late 1500s and discovered by outsiders in 1911. Since then, it has been a major attraction for travelers.

Over the years, this area has been restored in many ways. It is on the eastern part of the Andes mountains and surrounded by a tropical forest. Stone walls and terraces are now signature of the landmark. Traveling to this region by foot can take anywhere between two and four days. Train rides last only a few hours.

The primary structures make up the sacred district on Machu Picchu: Temple of Three Windows, Temple of Sun and Intiwatana. There are rules in place for those interested in visiting this site. Many may choose to travel to this area with a tour guide for convenience purposes. Guided tours allow people to see important landmarks and provide travelers with additional information about these places.

Galapagos Islands are also a popular attraction for people who love to travel. This refers to the Ecuadorian volcanic islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The Islands and the water that surrounds them create an Ecuadorian biological marine reserve, province and national park.

People go to this place for many different reasons. Most are drawn to the endemic species, which Charles Darwin studied. In fact, Darwin collected and observed a lot while on his voyage of the Beagle and his finders are what helped him come up with the Darwin Theory of evolution.

People visiting South America may have interest in tours available in this area, many of which offer multiple destinations. There are a lot of people who would want to visit both locations so tour companies have begun to accommodate travelers with combined trips. It is important that people do research to determine what all is included in these packages. Doing research should include reading the fine print details. Costs will range and might be relative to a number of factors, including the services.

That travel time between these two spots is generally two days and one night. The trip may be organized to visit the places in a specific order and may provide travelers with all the necessary reservations and accommodations they may need for commuting and lodging. Some companies even offer tourists the opportunity to engage in various activities, such as hikes, snorkeling, walks and more.




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