What to do For 3 Days in El Chalten, Patagonia by Thomas Shearman on 12th May, 2022 Do you have three days in El Chalten, Argentina? Here’s the lowdown on the best tours and attractions, plus sample itineraries to make the most of your time in Patagonia. El Chalten is a small town built on the floodplain of Rio de Las Vueltas and part of the vast Los Glaciares National Park. The …
Galapagos Islands: Guide to the Best Beaches. by Thomas Shearman on 30th November, 2021 Galapagos Islands beaches are a traveller’s dream. There are white sand beaches (and other colours!), warm weather, and very few other people to be found on most Galapagos beaches. Jump into the crystalline waters, and you could be snorkelling with sea lions, sea turtles, manta rays, and more. Or watch the wildlife from the shore, …
Inca Ruins near Cusco, Peru: Top Tours & Sights by Kathy Jarvis on 25th August, 2020 Visit the top Inca ruins around Cusco, Peru on your adventure holiday. Get our top travel trips about Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman and more. You’ve heard of Machu Picchu without a doubt – but what about Pumamarca, Choquecancha, and Quillatambo? These fabulous sounding names are lesser known Inca sites, all within a few hours travel …
Top 10 Things to do With Kids on Holiday in Argentina by Alan Lyall on 17th August, 2020 Argentina is a great country to visit and has a great deal of attractions for families travelling with kids. High mountains, pristine lakes, wildlife filled wetlands, glaciers and waterfalls are just some of the attractions this beautiful country has to offer. Argentina is huge, covering an area more than eleven times that of the …
Northern Peru Travel Guide by Kathy Jarvis on 29th June, 2020 THE NORTH OF PERU The north of Peru is brimming with treasures and it is much less travelled than the southern hot spots of Cusco and Machu Picchu. Northern Peru travel never fails to surprise and impress, it is a fascinating part of this wonderful country well worth exploring. There is masses to see …
The best things to do in Mindo, Ecuador by Kathy Jarvis on 22nd May, 2020 Mindo, just 80 km from Quito is a small, friendly and fun town, popular with tourists and packed with fabulous things to do. It is easy to get to Mindo as it is just 80km from Quito and it’s beautifully located in the wildlife rich cloud forest on the western slopes of Ecuador’s Andes. Mindo …
Santiago self-guided panoramic city tour by Alan Lyall on 22nd November, 2019 The centre of Santiago is dominated by San Cristobal hill in the Metropolitan Park. The park covers an area of over 700 hectares and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. San Critsobal hill is the highest point and is crowned by a statue of the Virgin Mary which is lit at night …
Top 10 things to see and do in Buenos Aires by Alan Lyall on 26th April, 2019 Buenos Aires is Argentina’s exciting, enticing and elegant capital city. Flanked by the River Plate on one side and the immense Argentine Pampa on the other, this bustling city is normally the first port of call for visitors to Argentina. It is certainly worth spending a few days there to get a …
Top 10 things to see and do in Easter Island, Chile by Alan Lyall on 5th April, 2019 Easter Island is a remote Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The nearest land mass is a 4 and a half hour flight away – that is similar to London Cairo, or New York Denver. Easter Island or Rapa Nui as it is known by the islanders, is Chilean territory and is …
Visit South America’s Top 10 Tourist Attractions by Alan Lyall on 11th January, 2019 South America has many tourist attractions being a large and diverse continent. It covers an area greater than that of Europe. The west of the continent is dominated by the Andes mountain range and bordered by the Pacific Ocean whilst the east is flanked by the Atlantic. The North of the continent edges into the …
Best Hikes to Trek in South America by Alan Lyall on 4th January, 2019 South America is a great destination for adventure lovers especially those who are looking for a good trek. Mountains, forests, jungle and desert provide spectacular backdrops for hikes on and off the beaten path. In no particular order, here are our top 10 treks or hikes in South America. Paine W Trek, …
Top 5 places to visit around Salta, Argentina. by Alan Lyall on 4th October, 2017 Visit Salta North West Argentina (NOA to the locals), is an area of incredible beauty and where you will find the peoples and culture of the high Andes. Salta is a charming colonial city nestling into the Andean foothills. Located in the Lerma Valley at just over 1000 metres above sea level, it is the …
Travel guide to Bariloche, Argentina by Alan Lyall on 29th September, 2016 Travel guide to Bariloche, Argentina Andean Trails and its team lend their advice on the best attractions to enjoy in Bariloche, as well as some great restaurants to sample. Contact us and get planning for your adventure holiday in Bariloche. Alan writes: “San Carlos de Bariloche nestles into the Argentine side of the Northern …
Top things to do in Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas by Alan Lyall on 15th September, 2016 Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas Read out guide to the top things to do in Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas. Chile’s southernmost cities of Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales offer the visitor to Patagonia much more than just an overnight stay. PUNTA ARENAS As with many far-flung settlements, Punta Arenas started life in the …
Colombia – Top 10 places to visit and things to do by Tom Shearman on 19th August, 2016 Top 10 places to visit and things to do in Colombia Travel advice and tips for Colombia holidays Colombia is the country that has everything you could need from a South America holiday. Andean Trails’ Tom spent two months enjoying the diverse landscapes and people that make this a country rich in wildlife, nature and …
The Top 5 Things To Do In Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina by Tom Shearman on 6th May, 2016 The Top 5 Things To Do In Ushuaia Ushuaia is the gateway to Antarctica and a popular holiday destination for people travelling around Patagonia. Its famous Tierra del Fuego National Park and Beagle Channel, the stunning mountain backdrop and varied wildlife make it many people’s favourite stop. Ushuaia, which labels itself as the southernmost city …
A guide to 24 hours in Buenos Aires by Alan Lyall on 24th December, 2015 A guide to 24 hours in Buenos Aires Buenos Aires: big, brash and bulging with things to do. You’ll pass through here on almost any trip to Argentina, and for those short on time, here are some ideas of how to make the most of your visit to the capital – 24 hours in Buenos …
Top 10 things to do in La Paz by Kat Dougal on 10th December, 2015 Things 10 things to do in La Paz 1. Cholito wrestling. Ladies of La Paz get mean and wrestle every Sunday afternoon. It’s best to get a taxi to and from the neighbourhood – read more in Kat’s blog. 2. Witches’ market The ‘chifleras’ or witches are on Calle Linares, close to the main …
Top 10 things to do in Salta by Kathy Jarvis on 12th November, 2015 Top 10 things to do in Salta Argentina’s most ‘Andean’ of cities, Salta is the gateway to the northwest of this amazing country. The city itself is a bustling hub full of commerce and history, surrounded by mighty Andean peaks, arid puna and crazy, coloured rock formations. Here are 10 great things to do …
Top 10 tips – Colombia family holidays by Kathy Jarvis on 21st August, 2015 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 …
