Benefits Of Machu Picchu And Galapagos Tours

By Young Lindsay


There are so many amazing vacation destinations from which to choose that it can be difficult to decide where to go. With selections like beautiful sun laden beaches, fluffy snow covered slopes, thousands of monuments and sites of historical significance, the ever popular amusement parks and more, picking just one may be mind wrenching. Signing up for Machu Picchu and Galapagos tours provides two locations that offer complimentary adventures.

Each of these locations is truly unique in their existence and have so much history and wonderment to offer. Vacations deals that include transportation, lodging and guided site seeing to both places within the same package are available through travel agencies. They are sure to leave each person with a sense of awe and amazement.

Although both of these destinations are truly incredible, they could not be any less alike. At one, history comes to life and the innovative spirit, engineering genius and societal organization of a past civilization becomes apparent. In the other it is like entering a whole new world with its own climate, unique natural beauty, plenty of hidden treasures and a blend of wildlife seen nowhere else.

The ancient ruins of a fifteenth century Inca civilization is the first location and prior to 1911, it was unknown to anyone other than the indigenous people of the land. The city lies on a hilltop of the Andean Mountains which overlooks the beautiful Urabamba Valley in Peru's Cusco Region. Several historical societies meticulously protect this site and maintain it in as pristine condition as possible.

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 other location is an Archipelago with its very own unique environment and an unlikely mix of wildlife that seem perfectly suited to the strangeness of their home. The nineteen island grouping and all the surrounding islets, are constructed primarily of volcanic rock and sit in the Pacific Ocean, on the equator, adjacent to the coast of Peru. The climate is an odd mix between tropical and polar, creating an environment like no other.

This place is home to some breathtaking sites such as the fabulous rock towers, secluded mangroves, lagoons inland, majestic cliffs, unbelievable lava flows, impressive volcanoes and coastlines that amaze. People enjoy seeking out the caves and old pirate hideouts, as well as scuba diving among the coral reefs while exploring the under water craters filled with marine life. Perhaps the islands are most famous for their unique menagerie which includes ancient giant tortoises, the only sea faring marine iguanas in the world, sea turtles, fur seals, whales, boobies and hundred of other unlikely species.

Opting for a vacation that includes two fantastically authentic locations as these is a sure way to create everlasting memories. Both are filled with historical significance, present beautiful vistas and have a charm and allure that is uniquely their own. The combination is a creative one, providing a range of stimulating attractions to make each day of the stay an adventure in itself.




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