Saturday, April 18, 2015

Basics About Machu Picchu And Galapagos Combined Tours

By Stella Gay


People who enjoy traveling and adventuring around the world are often interested in making use of guided tours. These are especially convenient for people who have limited time in a place and want to make sure to visit the hot spots. On a frequent basis, people travel to Peru and Ecuador in South America. These two countries are situated next to each other and home to Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands, both major tourist attractions. Machu Picchu and Galapagos combined tours are available through various 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.

There are three key structures that make up the Machu Picchu sacred district: Temple of Sun, Intiwatana, and Temple of Three Windows. There are certain rules for visitors of this landmark. Many opt to travel here via a guided tour for its convenience. Tours permit people to see important local landmarks and also provide them with interesting facts about the areas they visit.

The Galapagos Islands are also a popular attraction for traveling people. This is the name used to refer to an archipelago of volcanic islands. These are located on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean in Ecuador. The Islands and surrounding water make up an Ecuadorian national park, province and biological marine reserve.

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.

Those who have arranged to travel to South America may be interested in tours that combine visits to multiple countries. There is great interest in both sites and many tour companies offer combined tour packages. It is important that people do research to learn more about what is included with these packages, including the fine-print details. The costs will range based on a number of factors, such as the services being offered.

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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