Friday, October 24, 2014

Choose Machu Picchu And Galapagos Tours

By Young Lindsay


Deciding where to go on vacation can be difficult as there are so many wonderful choices to be had. The range of options includes everything from relaxing days on a sunny beach, enjoying some fun in the snow, visiting national monuments and historical sites to amusement parks and much more. If looking for an incredible time, Machu Picchu and Galapagos tours are definitely something that should be considered.

Though completely separate entities, both destinations are incredible to behold and contain an enormous amount of unique history. Purchasing a vacation package from a travel agent that encompasses time at each of these places makes for a great time. Visitors are given a once in a lifetime experience twice within the same trip.

Each of these locations share an incredible beauty, though they are as different as could be. One is a testament to the organization, innovation and architectural genius of a civilization long gone. The next is like stepping through a veil and entering a land that exists apart from the rest of the world, hosting a menagerie of unique wildlife, amazing landscapes and a multitude of natural treasures.

The first takes visitors back to the 15th century to see the remains of an ancient Inca city that was practically unseen until it was discovered by an explorer in 1911. The structure sits on an Andean hilltop in the Cusco Region in Peru and looks out over the majestic Urabamba Valley. A set of historical preservation societies care for and preserve its condition and history.

As a wonderful testament to the innovative spirit of the Inca people, the site demonstrates the traditional style of the civilization as well as their knowledge of how to utilize the terrain to their advantage. At the hill's crest sits the temple and other religious buildings, and the residential zone sits just below. Aqueducts transport water to the fields in the lowest areas, letting the natural downward angle of the land.

The second is an amazing grouping of islands that are full of incredible animals who are uniquely adapted to their strange environment, which is unlike any other on the planet. Situated on the equator in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador, the Archipelago consists of nineteen islands and a multitude of islets, all made almost entirely of volcanic rock. Its location creates a mix of climates with interesting results.

Among the amazing sites to see there are the incredible rock towers, the inland lagoons, remotely located mangroves, dramatic cliffs, impressive lava flows, volcanoes and coastlines teaming with activity. Visitors often enjoy visiting the secret pirate hideouts and caves, or scuba diving along the coral reefs and exploring the submerged craters that are abundant with interesting marine life. The islands are famous for their unique wildlife which includes giant tortoises, sea turtles, the world's only marine iguanas, boobies, whales, fur seals and so many more remarkable animal species

With this combination of two amazing destinations, the memories are bound to be treasured forever. Each has its share of history, beauty, charm and allure, but they also have unique qualities found nowhere else on Earth. It is almost like taking a double vacation with very different environments.




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