But, it's not just the highly sophisticated composition that one marvels at, it's the vastness of
the surrounding high jungle.
Not exact matches
But once you've added diapers and sippy cups to your packing list, you have more than just your whims to consider when selecting a destination... That beach might be
surrounded by
jungle that's filled with malaria - carrying mosquitos; reliving that moment in history may involve trekking through territory that's politically unstable, and that fabled spot may be so
high it'll cause altitude sickness.
The spiritual centre of Tikal boasts the Mayan's
highest pyramids and abundant flora and fauna in the
surrounding jungle.
Flying through the air
surrounded by a dense tropical
jungle, suspended
high above spectacular waterfalls, is a truly exhilarating experience not to be missed!
Climb up the
High Temple via the original stairway built by the Mayas, and be rewarded with a spectacular panoramic view of the New River Lagoon and the
surrounding jungle.
Day 4 - Machu Picchu: Because of the natural splendor of the
jungle - clad mountains
surrounding the ruins, and the artistry of the buildings perched on a ridge
high above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is one of the archeological wonders of the world.
Day 9 Optional excursion to Sigiriya Rock Fortress (bookable locally) which sits vertiginously
high above the
surrounding jungle on a massive rock, best known for its views and rock paintings.
The 5th - century fortress Citadel of Sigiriya sits vertiginously
high above the
surrounding jungle on a massive rock and is best known for its views and rock paintings.
This Robert Trent Jones 27 - hole golf course is
surrounded by the Mayan
jungle and offers
high - end services.
Located
high in the Selva Alta (
high jungle) mountains of Cusco, in a
high altitude hollow
surrounded by snow - capped peaks, sits the magnificent Inca ruins of Machu Picchu.
Day 5 Machu Picchu Because of the natural splendor of the
jungle - clad mountains
surrounding the ruins, and the artistry of the buildings perched on a ridge
high above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu is one of the archeological wonders of the world.
Set in a lush,
jungle mountainside eco-refuge
surrounded by fabulous trees and wildlife, this newly constructed villa offers breathtaking views of Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas from one of the
highest points in Puerto Vallarta.
Following the route of the Urubamba River all the way to the cloud forest that
surrounds Machu Picchu you enjoy the beauty of the
high jungle with reach diversity of flora and fauna throughout the course of the train ride.
There's the gorgeous towns of Antigua and Quetzalenango,
surrounded by volcanoes, with fine dining and great live music, the
jungle - shrouded Mayan megacity of Tikal and many other remains of Guatamala's Maya heritage, Central America's biggest and oldest market at Chichicastenango with stalls piled
high with colourful handicrafts, the volcano - ringed Lake Atitlan in the Highlands, the Garifuna culture of Livingston and traditional Ixil Maya villages of Nebaj,
jungle trips, bat - filled caves and the coastal playground of Monterrico and idyllic beach town of Tilapita.