Sunday, November 16, 2014

There Are Exclusive Machu Picchu Galapagos Packages Online

By Mayra Pierce


Now it is possible to fit two trips of a lifetime into one. There are a number of tour agencies offering exclusive Machu Picchu Galapagos packages. These deals include everything you will need to get the most out of the journey. Getting to two of South America's most remote regions used to be time consuming and difficult but not any more, it can now be done in style.

Travelling in the region can be lengthy due to the mountainous terrain but a good agent will be able to overcome the difficulties with their local contacts and knowledge. Internal flights are a great option as they cut out lots of travelling time. However some of the scenery in the Andes is spectacular so a few road trips can be a pleasure.

Hotels in both countries range from the basic to complete luxury. There are the usual international brands and also lots of unique boutique options. It is possible to stay in old haciendas, colonial properties and even Inka sites. For those who like to pamper themselves there are also some beautiful spa resorts.

A visit to the world famous Galapagos islands is an unforgettable experience. They became famous after Charles Darwin devised his theory of evolution by natural selection when visiting there in the nineteenth century. Due to their isolation the species had undergone changes which he had not seen anywhere else but allowed them to thrive in the unusual environment.

Many of the animals and plants seen on a trip reflect this process. For example, the marine iguana which has evolved a system to filter salt from seawater. Other species of iguana do not have this because they live in areas with fresh water. Depending on the time of year it is possible to see an almost bewildering number of different birds, marine animals, land dwellers and plants.

It is lucky that Peru is next to Ecuador as this enables the traveller to add one of the wonders of the world to an already incredible trip. Machu Picchu is an iconic ruin in the high Andes of Peru. Built by the Inka, it is a mysterious and stunning place. It's location on top of a mountain just as the Altiplano turns into jungle makes it more than your average ruin.

The most famous of these is Machu Picchu, declared a wonder of the world in the year 2000. It is a stunning place, draped over the mountains as they descend from snow capped peaks into the lush jungle. Getting there is just a matter of a train journey from Cusco, the old capital of the Inka empire. Most tours spend at least a day there as it is a tourist attraction in itself. Cusco has some five star hotels and top quality restaurants serving modern cuisine made from local ingredients.

Both Peru and Ecuador are countries which have only started to receive large numbers of tourists recently. They have a feeling of being unspoiled and largely unchanged and very different from the modern world. Having said that the tourist infrastructure is excellent with luxurious hotels and excellent transport.




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