Best Time to Visit the Galapagos Islands: Weather & Wildlife by Month by Tom Shearman on 27th April, 2026 When Is the Best Time to Visit the Galapagos Islands? The best time to visit the Galapagos Islands depends on what you want from your tour: Dec to May: warm, calm seas, best for snorkelling Jun to Nov: cooler, richer marine life, best for diving Wildlife: year-round on the Galapagos Islands. There’s no single ‘perfect’ …
Best Time to Visit Bolivia: Weather, Seasons & Month-by-Month Guide by Tom Shearman on 14th April, 2026 Best Time to Visit Bolivia: Weather, Seasons & Month-by-Month Guide The best time to visit Bolivia is during the dry season from May to October, when clear skies and stable weather make travel easiest across the Andes, Uyuni Salt Flats, and Lake Titicaca. However, Bolivia is a year-round destination. The ideal time to visit depends …
Best Time to Visit Peru: Weather, Seasons & Month-by-Month Guide by Tom Shearman on 10th March, 2026 Peru: Weather and Season Travel Guide The best time to visit Peru is May to September, during the dry season in the Andes. This period offers clear skies, excellent trekking conditions, and ideal weather for visiting Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley. However, the best time can vary depending on where you travel: Andes …
Andean Trails Review: Patagonia Highlights by Tom Shearman on 19th February, 2026 Andean Trails Review: Patagonia Highlights Trekking Tour The brief: A once-in-a-lifetime trip for a honeymoon, exploring Patagonia. The solution: Three national parks in two weeks on our Patagonia Highlights trip. Tyler and Khalid approached Andean Trails in September 2024, looking for the perfect honeymoon after their June 2025 wedding. Patagonia was at the …
Top Things to Do in Puerto Natales, Chile by Tom Shearman on 13th February, 2026 The Best Things to Do in Puerto Natales, Chile Puerto Natales is more than a gateway to Chile’s world-famous Torres del Paine National Park. There are many wonderful things to do in this seemingly sleepy Patagonian town. Get up close to hanging glaciers, go horse riding like a gaucho on an Estancia, enjoy fine food, …
Andean Trails Travel Review: Torres del Paine, Chile by Tom Shearman on 30th January, 2026 Andean Trails Travel Review: Torres del Paine, Chile What better Andean Trails’ review than one direct from our happy travellers. We helped design an incredible two-week Patagonia research and hiking tour for two teachers and 12 teenage students from Dollar Academy, Scotland. Fortune accompanied the Clackmannanshire school team, with stunning weather—and adventure—all the way. Read …
Top Things to Do in Punta Arenas, Chile by Tom Shearman on 21st January, 2026 Best Things to do in Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile There are many things to do in Punta Arenas, before, as most do, visiting the nearby Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. As one of Patagonia’s most southerly cities, Punta Arenas is the perfect destination for wildlife-spotting tours and walks, and it boasts a rich …
The Best Things To See and Do Around Salta Province and Jujuy, Argentina by Tom Shearman on 4th September, 2025 The Best Things To See and Do Around Salta Province and Jujuy, Argentina There are many great things to see and do around Salta and Jujuy. This province is an area of incredible beauty and fascinating high Andes culture. Salta is the charming capital and colonial city of North West Argentina, or NOA to the …
Review: Mount Chimborazo Mountain Biking Tour by Tom Shearman on 22nd May, 2025 Mount Chimborazo Mountain Biking Tour. It had been two decades since I’d done any downhill mountain biking. Fortunately, a comeback ride MTBing down Ecuador’s highest volcano would quickly bring back the joyous thrill of downhill mountain biking, the closest I’ll ever feel to a condor swooping through the skies. Mountain Biking Chimborazo …
Cusco: Top 10 Restaurants and Best Peruvian food by Tom Shearman on 12th January, 2025 Almost every tour to Peru will pass through the famous Inca capital of Cusco. Learn which typical plates to taste, where to grab a quick and hearty meal and where to enjoy fine dining. Below is a list of various restaurants to suit all occasions and budgets, not just those flying close to Michelin stars. …
Top 10 Things to do in Ecuador by Tom Shearman on 11th December, 2024 Top 10 Things To Do In Ecuador Our travel experts give their Top 10 things to do in Ecuador. The Top 10 things to do in Ecuador are as varied as the country itself. Ecuador offers a breathtaking variety of outdoor adventures, culture, and landscapes within its easily accessed attractions. Ecuador’s world-famous travel highlights are …
Visitor Guide to the Best Machu Picchu Circuits by Tom Shearman on 2nd December, 2024 Travel Guide to the Best Machu Picchu Circuits Peru’s Machu Picchu is a dream destination. Most people only visit the Inca citadel once in their lives. Did you know that three main circuits — each with several sub‑routes — making 10 official routes in total crisscross the ancient ruins? This guide will help travellers choose …
Travel Review of Mindo Cloud Forest Lodge, Ecuador by Tom Shearman on 29th November, 2024 Where is Mindo Cloud Forest? The town of Mindo lies in the cloud forest north of Quito. It is a small, relaxed place that boasts a range of cafes and restaurants. More importantly, it lies in one of Ecuador’s most beautiful cloud forest areas. Mindo Cloud Forest Adventure We asked Andean Trails’ Kat about …
The Best Snorkel Sites in the Galapagos Islands by Tom Shearman on 25th November, 2024 Galapagos Islands’ Best Snorkel Sites Want to know the best snorkelling sites in the Galapagos Islands? This guide will help identify the top spots, including those only available to guests on Galapagos cruises. Without a doubt, snorkelling around the Galapagos Islands is a true highlight of any Galapagos holiday. An abundance of curious and beautiful …
Guide to Tipping in Bolivia by Tom Shearman on 8th October, 2024 Tipping in Bolivia and Salar de Uyuni A guide to tipping in Bolivia and Salar de Uyuni. Want to know how much to tip in Salar de Uyuni and across Bolivia? This guide helps you understand why people tip when visiting Bolivia and how much to leave. Do I Need to Tip in …
Guide to Tipping in Chile by Tom Shearman on 7th October, 2024 Tipping in Chile: Know How Much to Tip Here’s our guide to tipping in Chile. Want to know how much to tip in Chile? This tipping in Chile guide helps you understand why people tip when visiting and how much to leave. Do I Need to Tip in Chile? Chile has a stable and …
Guide to Tipping in Peru and the Inca Trail by Tom Shearman on 4th October, 2024 Tipping in Peru and the Inca Trail Tipping in Peru and the Inca Trail—here’s our guide. Want to know how much to tip in Peru, the Inca Trail, Amazon, and more? This guide helps you understand why people tip when visiting and how much to leave. Do I Need to Tip in Peru …
Guide to Tipping in Argentina by Tom Shearman on 27th September, 2024 Tipping in Argentina: How Much? Andean Trails’ tipping in Argentina guide. Want to know how much to tip in while on holiday in Argentina? This guide helps you understand why people tip when visiting and how much to leave. Do I Need to Tip in Argentina? Tipping may seem awkward or alien to people …
Bolivia Salt Flats: Best Things to Do in Uyuni by Tom Shearman on 18th September, 2024 Guide to the Best Things to Do in Uyuni, Bolivia Salt Flats The Bolivia salt flats attractions are many. Here’s our guide to the best things to do in Uyuni. What Are Bolivia Salt Flats Famous For? Bolivia’s salt flats are called Salar de Uyuni. These are the world’s largest and highest salt flats, …
Galapagos Cruise Ship Categories: How to Choose by Tom Shearman on 30th August, 2024 The Galapagos Islands— and Galapagos cruise ships—offer visitors the chance to get close to incredible and tame wildlife, on land and in the sea, among a backdrop of dramatic volcanic landscapes. The islands are a living laboratory, marrying preservation and conservation to create life-changing holidays. This year-round destination’s ever-changing seasons ensure every visit is spectacular, …
