17 avril 2015

What To Know Regarding 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.

This area has undergone a lot of restoration. Located to the east side of the Andes mountains, the area is settled amongst a tropical forest. There are numerous stone cut structures and walls that have become signature to this landmark. Visiting the site today requires hiking by foot, which can take two or four days. Travelers might also reach the area by train, which takes 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 another area that is frequented by tourists and people who enjoy traveling. This is the name given to volcanic islands that are located in Ecuador. The Islands, as well as the Pacific Ocean that surrounds them, come together as an Ecuadorian national park, province and biological marine reserve

People are attracted to this place for numerous reasons. These endemic species were studied long ago by Charles Darwin. In fact, his observances and collections during his voyage of the Beagle are what contributed to the Darwin Theory on evolution via natural selection.

Those who have made arrangements to travel to South America might have interest in the tours that service this area and offer visits to multiple destinations. There is a lot of interest in these two locations and most tour companies offer packages that offer combined trips. It is essential that people do their research to find out what all is involved with the packages, including reading the details listed in fine print. Costs will vary and may be based on numerous factors, including the services being provided.

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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