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Top 5 things to do in Ushuaia, Argentina
Top 5 things to do in Ushuaia Our Argentina representative, Alexandra Smirnova, shares her favourite activities in this stunning, remote city. Tierra del Fuego, or literally ‘Land of Fire’ is in a very remote part of Argentina. In spite of this, it is an accessible and welcoming land with friendly people, delicious food and …
Ups and downs on the hike to the Towers of Torres del Paine, Chile
Hike to the towers of Torres del Paine, Chile Andean Trails’ Alan Lyall relives his trek to one of Chile’s finest attractions, ticking off a bucket list trip while pushing himself out of his comfort zone. Check his photos from the journey on our Facebook page. He writes: “I am not the poster boy for …
Classic destinations, pioneering travel and the art of being popular.
Classic destinations You’ve got to be known to win a popularity contest, or so it seems in travel. The Top 10 dream trips, as voted by Trip Advisor users this week, include three of South America’s most iconic destinations: Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (no. 4); The Galapagos (no. 5); Antarctica …
Top 10 tips – Colombia family holidays
Top 10 tips – Colombia family holidays Kathy travelled to Colombia earlier this year with her 7-year-old son Lewis, to see just how much had changed since her previous visits over 10 years ago. Here are her Top 10 (and then some more!) tips on travelling around Colombia. She writes: “We found that there …
Moon Temple trek to Machu Picchu, Peru
Moon Temple trek to Machu Picchu Maria walks the Moon Temple trek in this week’s blog, and takes on the highest mountain pass of her life, in Peru. Check her Facebook pictures and a short video with a guide explaining ‘apachetas.’ She writes: “Quillatambo. Composed of two Quechua words, it perfectly captures this adventure trek, the Moon …
Amazing Peru: Walter Rhein’s inspirational book
Walter Rhein´s inspirational book This week’s guest blogger, Walter Rhein, shares his Choquequirao adventure, the inspiration for the multitude contained in his recently published book. ‘Reckless Traveler’ chronicles a vast array of Walter’s experiences from a decade of living in that most colourful of countries, Peru, from its food to its AK-47s. Walter writes: …
Sol y Luna Luxury Lodge, Sacred Valley, Peru
Sol y Luna Luxury Lodge, Sacred Valley, Peru Sol y Luna is Maria’s favourite Sacred Valley hotel, Peru, for pampering and and luxury. She writes… “Sol & Luna is a charming place on the shores of the Urubamba river, in the heart of the Sacred Valley and on the way to Machu Picchu. The Sacred …
The windy Patagonian road to Torres del Paine
The windy Patagonian road to Torres del Paine Simon Heyes has worked as a guide across South America. He now markets luxury products across the continent, and shares one of his favourite destinations with us… He writes… The wind was whistling as I raced across the unwaveringly straight road towards my goal – the iconic …
Paradise? Galapagos Safari Camp
Paradise? Galapagos Safari Camp Andean Trails’ Tom decided that as he is no longer as young as he used to be, it would be nice to treat himself to a spot of safari luxury at the end of an active trip to the Galapagos Islands. This is his story: “That’s the best sunset in …
On a city bike tour in Lima, Peru
On a city bike tour in Lima, Peru Get off the bus and get on your bike – city bike tours are a fabulous way to discover the hidden corners of the city. Seeing all the sights while pedaling around gives a real feel for a city, and Lima in Peru is no different, replete …
Galapagos guides – an insider’s view
Galapagos guides Meet our Galapagos guides – an inside look at guiding on Galapagos Islands When you plan a trip to the Galapagos Islands, your mind races between the animals you will see and the waters you will snorkel through. Your Galapagos guide is one of the most vital components to making your trip a …
Swimming with pink dolphins in the Amazon of Brasil
Pink dolphins in the Amazon of Brasil Rare, curious and seldom seen, Maria recalls swimming in Brasil’s Amazon river with ‘botos’ – pink dolphins. Trip to Amazonas-Manaus Some friends and I were sailing in a wooden boat near Manaus, Brazil, when our guide excited began to shout ‘Botos! Botos!” We didn’t know what he …
Wildlife of South America
Wildlife of South America South America is home to an enormous amount and variety of wildlife. From giant anacondas in Amazon swamps to the symbollic soaring condor, from llamas to tarantulas, the breadth of fauna and flora is still being catalogued. Here Andean Trails’ staff share our favourite wildlife experiences from travels across South America …
Salt Flats of Bolivia, know before you go
Salt Flats of Bolivia, know before you go See the famous salt flats,Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, through Andean Trails’ Maria’s eyes, in this week’s blog, and check our Pinterest Uyuni board here. Maria writes: Through the world’s largest salt flat With an area of 12,000 km² and a layer of salt almost six metres deep, …
Favourite holiday books to read
Favourite holiday books to read For some it’s their mobile phone, tablet or laptop, and sometimes the travel companion. For others, it’s still the book (or e-reader) to turn to, to while away the hours, to relax while on holiday. Here are Andean Trails’ top travelling books. Let us know what you like to read …
Top 10 dishes to try Chile
Top 10 dishes to try Chile Food and eating are a huge part of a successful and enjoyable holiday. Chile has great seafood and meats, as well as some great wines – our own Alan Lyall lived in Santiago for almost two decades, and shares his favourite Chilean dishes. If you’re heading off to Chile, …
City Walking Tours: Lima, Santiago & Buenos Aires
City Walking Tours: Lima, Santiago & Buenos Aires Capitals on foot A great way to get a feel for a city and also to get your bearings is to do a city tour. The best way to do so and “feel the vibe” is to include a guided walking tour in one of these South …
Top 10 things to see and do in Patagonia
Top 10 things to see and do in Patagonia Patagonia has so much to offer – so this week we look at some of the less well-known Top 10 things to do in Patagonia in both Chile and Argentina. The classics on the Chilean side are the famous Paine W hike and Circuit trek. On the …
Trekking South Patagonia Ice Cap, Los Glaciares, Fitzroy
Trekking South Patagonia Ice Cap, Fitzroy Andean Trails’ Tom describes the once-in-a-lifetime trek in extreme conditions on the South Patagonia Ice Cap in Los Glaciares, Fitzroy National Park, Argentina. He writes: The avalanching ice that was rumbling slowly towards us was completely forgotten about as I suddenly dropped 10 feet into a crevasse. No …
An ode to Galapagos Islands
An ode to Galapagos Islands Andean Trails’ Maria has just returned from an inspiring Galapagos Islands trip that made her pulse race like nowhere before. She writes: “I wear a smile that will last forever. I was in the middle of the Pacific surrounded by volcanic islands full of exotic animals, with deep seas …
