Friday, March 13, 2015

Incredible Machu Picchu And Galapagos Tours

By Lena Stephenson


Life is just full of choices when it comes to where to spend one's vacation time. There are always to tried and true traditional favorites like popular beaches, amusement parks and famous landmarks for those who want to stay within the proverbial box. Many people who are looking for something a little more unusual find that Machu Picchu and Galapagos tours seem to satisfy their need for a unique experience.

These types of South American excursions are structures in such a way to optimize the traveler's experience and provide incredible memories. Guides will lead the group through all of the high points at each of the sites, and time will be allotted for everyone to go one their own to delve into the local offerings. There is no shortage of things to do and ways to occupy one's days or evenings.

The versatility of these packages is a major benefit. Even though their physical locations are in close proximity, the destinations are worlds apart in so many ways. In essence, the plan provides two very different getaways rolled into one conveniently put together trip with a single set of travel and accommodation arrangements.

Each destination is unique in its offerings of charm, appeal and charisma. Even though they are so very different, they do share an ability to provide the visitor with a feeling of leaving modern day and stepping back in time. One is a chance to see how a great ancient civilization organized their cities and went about daily life, while the other is a strange and unexpected melding of wildlife and ecosystems not normally found together.

Nestled within the Andean mountains in Peru and nearly perfectly preserved, rests a remarkable structure built in the fifteenth century. Dubbed the "Lost City of the Incas", this site was protected from the influence of modern man because of its remote positioning. Under the protection and direction of several historical societies, the complex is operated in such a way as to provide visitors with an active and realistic view into the Inca Empire from the 1400's.

In contrast, the archipelago consisting of 19 islands and various islets and volcanoes has a highly eclectic collection of flora and fauna that seems to be stalled at various points along the evolutionary time line. In this place, a menagerie of animals and a ecosystems that theoretically would never exist in one location, flourish and thrive together. Again, the limited influence of modern humans has allowed this place to remain as pure and unobstructed as possible.

Guided journeys through each location will highlight all of the must see features of the sites and provide adequate information on their significance. Time is set aside to allow individuals the opportunity to relax, shop or partake of the various activities that are available. There is so much history and culture to experience, as well as such incredible beauty and unbelievable nature to see, that one may find themselves wanting to stay longer.

Dual destination trips such as these can easily double the fun of one's vacation experience. They are designed to get the maximum impact and most efficient use of planning so that the individual is free to relax and enjoy themselves. Without the stress of having to make multiple travel, lodging and accommodation arrangements, one can simply become immersed in the moment.




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