Thursday, August 14, 2014

See The Best With A Galapagos And Machu Picchu Tour

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By Linda Ruiz


A trip to South America is the stuff of bucket lists. The continent has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife, archaeological sites, mysterious cultures, adventure and fun. It is now possible to do a Galapagos and Machu Picchu tour to see two great attractions in one trip.

Ecuador and Peru are both special countries with lots to offer us as travelers. They both have rich histories of mysterious cultures set in beautiful landscapes with volcanoes, glaciers, jungles and deserts. Ecuador is on the equator and so has a fantastic climate all year round. Peru is larger and has an incredible array of micro-climates, the weather will depend on where you are in the country.

The park has to enforce strict rules to protect the animals as sometimes they are so inquisitive they will approach visitors. There are lots of islands in the group so it is best to take a cruise on a boat so that you can take in everything on offer. Cruises usually last around a week and visit a range of islands with different things to see on each.

The best way to see them is on a boat cruise. They take in a range of islands and show you all the different species which you will not see anywhere else. Cruises normally last for about a week. Each day there are safaris on different islands and opportunities to swim and snorkel in the teeming seas.

Ecuador also has incredible things to see on the mainland. The capital city Quito is a World Heritage site with beautiful colonial buildings. There are lots of volcanoes, glaciers, pristine cloud forest and beautiful jungle.

The Inkas left a huge number of sacred sites, palaces and forts for the adventurous traveler to discover. Machu Picchu is the most famous and was voted one of the new wonders of the modern world. The location and the architecture are both impressive. It is situated on top of a mountain overlooking the high jungle region with steep hills shrouded in misty forests.

Any tour has to take visitors to Cusco. This was the Inca capital and is now a charming historical city with modern amenities. From there, travelers take a unique train ride down the Sacred Valley to the mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu. It is situated in the high jungle and the climate is totally different from a few miles away in the city, it is humid and warm with palm trees and orchids.

Travelling to the high Andes requires some planning. The rainy season can be challenging for visitors and the climate is unique. It is dry and hot during the day and cool, even cold at night. At 3300 meters above sea level, Cusco can cause some visitors to suffer from altitude sickness so make sure to prepare well.

Special holidays are something we save for and dream of for a long time. A trip to the Galapagos Islands and the Inka region is something you will treasure forever. Using a reputable tour company so that you get the best accommodation, prices and guides is a must.




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