
Frankly, organizing a trip to South America may be a bit intimidating. Of course, you have admired the pictures of the region, haven’t you? The mysterious ruins, the limitless green canopy, and the fascinating creatures. At the same time, you are probably questioning yourself, if it is really as great as it appears. Can the Amazon rainforest tours and Machu Picchu tours be the right choice for spending your money?
We got in touch with many tourists who had made the trip, and their reply almost all of the time was an emphatic yes. But, let’s explore the reasons why, so you can make a decision on your own.
Two of the most well-known places in the world are Machu Picchu and the Amazon; they are very different places. One is old, sitting miles up in the clouds of the Andes on a hill overlooking the remains of a brilliant, ancient civilization; the other is chaotic, teeming with life through the depths of the jungle up into the sky.
Those working together provide you with something which you won’t find elsewhere: an experience so unique that it combine history and nature on a truly magnificent level.
Most travelers say the Amazon surprised them the most. They expected bugs and heat – and yes, there’s a lot of both – Still, they didn’t expect how everything feels so alive. Macaws flying overhead. Pink river dolphins surfacing beside canoes. Poison dart frogs so tiny and colorful, they appear as if they were painted.
But, Machu Picchu touches people in a different way. They say that it makes them feel small in a good way. To be among those ancient stone terraces, shrouded in morning fog, with mountains going in every direction – it is one of those times which won’t be forgotten even after you’ve returned home.
People often ask this question. Honestly, it differs with each person and travel style. To get to the Amazon, you have to get a flight to a jungle town like Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado, and then a boat ride to the forest. It’s not a quick trip, but the route and nature experience is a big part of what makes the Amazon so special.
Many people think Machu Picchu is very far. Actually, you can take a very nice and scenic train ride passing through the Sacred Valley, and then a short bus ride to the entrance. There won’t be any serious hiking required if you don’t want to. Of course, if you like hiking, the Inca Trail is definitely one of the world’s best.
Under proper mentorship and a good plan of a travel itinerary, it is possible for most travelers, including families, to visit these two destinations.
Attempting to navigate the Amazon alone is just like hoping to understand the plot to a language you never learned. You might grasp the basic concepts, but you’ll lose the nuances.
The important thing is that a good guide doesn’t simply escort you down a trail; he emphasizes the things you would otherwise ignore someone is surely lucky enough to spot the cloaked lizard at the base of a fern, the secret pool in the forest, the plant whose leaves the locals have chewed for generations. And that is what makes Machu Picchu so incredible.
The history behind every wall, every terrace, and every temple is so deep and so ever-present. Alone, it is stunning. With a good guide, unbelievable. Our tours to the Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu have been planned to give you the complete experience the awe, the tales, the stillness, and those moments when your mouth drops open
Time and again, people come back repeating the very same thing: they wished they had gone earlier. The Amazon can humble you. Machu Picchu can deeply touch your heart. Taken together, they are a powerful reminder of just how enormous, beautiful, and ancient this world really is. If you have been hesitating, this is your sign to act.
They are not merely tourist checklists they are experiences that radically alter your perception of the world. At Tree House Inn we think that traveling should be personal, not a rushing experience. Our well-designed tours to the Amazon and Machu Picchu offer you the opportunity to feel Peru its lands, its past, and its people.
If it is your first visit to South America or your fifth, we are committed to making your experience unforgettable.
Explore our guided Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu tours and start planning the trip of a lifetime.