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Machu Picchu Galapagos Packages Go To The Most Visited Places In South America

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 a famous archaeological site located in Peru and dating from the Inca empire. It is an incredible sample of stone architecture of that period. Since the Spaniards never made it there, it has withstood the test of time much better than many sites of that period.

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.

No one is able to fly or to drive to Machu Picchu, it has to be reached by foot or by train. If trekking appeals to you, this is fabulous country to hike in. Travelers who prefer a more active holiday will also find horseback riding, rafting, mountain biking, and more in this area.

While in Peru you will be steeped in the history of man, Galapagos is a completely different experience. Here, you are steeped in the world of nature. It is a place unlike any other, right down to the species of animals you can view here and nowhere else.

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 much more recommended that you take your tour via cruise, as this allows you to see the most possible in a shorter time period. Itineraries will vary depending on the boat and the number of days you can travel. Go as long as you can, as this will enable you to see more.

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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