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 area is now a national park and the authorities have put strict rules in place to protect the flora and fauna. Access is limited so it is far easier to take an organized tour than to try and travel there independently. There are a number of different styles and sizes of boat to choose from with the largest carrying about one hundred passengers. Most of the tours take in a range of islands so that passengers get to see the full variety of animals available so the main things to consider are price and comfort.
For the Indiana Jones part of your trip you would head to the capital of the Inca Empire in Peru. High in the Andes is the city of Cusco. It is worth the trip just for this as the historic meets the modern in the most beguiling way. The city is full of cobbled streets, museums, ruins and traditional markets. It also has modern restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and a burgeoning gastronomic scene.
The other half of the trip will take in majestic Peru. It has the deepest canyons, the highest sand dunes, the most diverse rainforest and a mind boggling number ruins left by many ancient civilizations. The most important of these is Machu Picchu.
The Inka people are admired for their skills in architecture. The site has a number of palaces, an observatory, incredible water systems and mind boggling carved stones. Archaeologists are still puzzling over how people with limited technologies managed to create these wonders. In Cusco there is a new museum which has artifacts recovered from the first excavations of the city.
A day in Machu Picchu is something you will never forget. It is amazing to arrive early to watch the morning clouds lift to reveal the ruins and surrounding jungle. Guided tours take a couple of hours so that you can understand what the different areas were used for and then you can explore freely to take photos and just soak it in.
A trip of this nature requires quite a lot of organization. Both places require special passes and have to enforce rules to preserve their current states. An organized tour always includes a guide who makes sure that travelers understand the rules and have everything they need. It is a hassle free way to see two of the most precious places in the world.
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 area is now a national park and the authorities have put strict rules in place to protect the flora and fauna. Access is limited so it is far easier to take an organized tour than to try and travel there independently. There are a number of different styles and sizes of boat to choose from with the largest carrying about one hundred passengers. Most of the tours take in a range of islands so that passengers get to see the full variety of animals available so the main things to consider are price and comfort.
For the Indiana Jones part of your trip you would head to the capital of the Inca Empire in Peru. High in the Andes is the city of Cusco. It is worth the trip just for this as the historic meets the modern in the most beguiling way. The city is full of cobbled streets, museums, ruins and traditional markets. It also has modern restaurants, a vibrant nightlife and a burgeoning gastronomic scene.
The other half of the trip will take in majestic Peru. It has the deepest canyons, the highest sand dunes, the most diverse rainforest and a mind boggling number ruins left by many ancient civilizations. The most important of these is Machu Picchu.
The Inka people are admired for their skills in architecture. The site has a number of palaces, an observatory, incredible water systems and mind boggling carved stones. Archaeologists are still puzzling over how people with limited technologies managed to create these wonders. In Cusco there is a new museum which has artifacts recovered from the first excavations of the city.
A day in Machu Picchu is something you will never forget. It is amazing to arrive early to watch the morning clouds lift to reveal the ruins and surrounding jungle. Guided tours take a couple of hours so that you can understand what the different areas were used for and then you can explore freely to take photos and just soak it in.
A trip of this nature requires quite a lot of organization. Both places require special passes and have to enforce rules to preserve their current states. An organized tour always includes a guide who makes sure that travelers understand the rules and have everything they need. It is a hassle free way to see two of the most precious places in the world.
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