Below are a number of links to other resources which we feel may be of interest to you.
Please note that as these are external websites, we do not have any control over their content.
ATOL Protection
Andean Trails offers ATOL protection to some of its customers, depending on where they reside and if they buy flights. Learn what protection ATOL gives you. Find out how to make sure you are covered and see what to do if your travel company has collapsed.
Bruce Percy
Photographer Bruce Percy travels the globe to remote places to seek unusual blends of the light and landscapes.
His stunning collections of portraits and scenes are, as he says, “a great way of getting closer to the land in a way that I wouldn’t ordinarily experience. It has made the joy of travel much more satisfying for me.” Visit his website.
Trees for Life
With deforestation and increased carbon emissions a critical global problem, Trees for Life plants trees as a vital step for a sustainable future.
We encourage our passengers to calculate their holiday CO2 emissions and plant trees to compensate.
Peru Embassy
A wide range of information about Peru and its links with the United Kingdom.
Includes information and advice on visas for work and travel and Peruvian contacts within the UK from the Peru Embassy.
Spirit of the Andes
More than 1,000 indigenous women of the Bolivian high Andes formed this non-profit organisation to help tackle poverty.
Spirit of the Andes use traditional methods to hand-knit quality Alpaca clothes for sale to the world – self esteem and economic power for women.
Rainforest Concern
Rainforest Concern was established in 1993 to protect threatened natural habitats, particularly rainforests, the biodiversity they contain and the indigenous people who still depend on them for survival.
At present the Rainforest Concern has thirteen conservation projects in nine countries across Latin America and in Sri Lanka, and works closely with local conservation organisations in these countries to protect rainforests.
TravelPharm
TravelPharm provide information on malaria risk and a range of travel health aids.
IGTOA
As an International Galapagos Tour Operators Association member, we are dedicated to the protection of the Galapagos.
The IOGTA mission is to preserve the Galapagos Islands as a unique world heritage site that will provide enjoyment for generations of travellers.
Archipelago Azores
Archipelago Azores is a UK-based independent tour operator organising a wide range of exciting holidays.
Whale and dolphin watching, guided and independent walking, cycling, honeymoons and family holidays – all in beautiful manor house accommodation.
SafariQuip
SafariQuip has over 21 years experience in supplying essential kit for travellers.
All the things you need to make your travels that bit more comfortable and enjoyable.
Paramo
Paramo are innovators of functional and comfortable mountain and travel clothing.
Endorsed by Outdoor Professionals and aspired to by recreational outdoor enthusiasts.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
UK Government’s travel advice branch, with information on visas, political situations and more.
The Galapagos Conservation Trust
Get free membership to The Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) by booking a cruise to the islands through Andean Trails.
The GCT is a UK-registered charity that works to protect and raise awareness of the conservation issues of the Galapagos archipelago.
Chilean Embassy (UK)
A wide range of information about Chile and its links with the United Kingdom from the Chilean Embassy.
Responsible Travel
Responsibletravel.com was launched in 2001 to help travellers book real and authentic holidays that also benefit the environment and local people.
We offer 1,000s of adventure and family holidays that benefit local communities and conservation projects.
Ecuador Ministry of Tourism
Ecuador and Galapagos travel information from the Ecuador Ministry of Tourism.
Official travel information for Ecuador and the Galapagos islands.
Argentine Embassy
Embassy of the Argentine Republic in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – in English and Spanish – for information on visas etc.
Tourism Concern
For many years, Andean Trails has been a supporter of Tourism Concern.
Tourism Concern fights exploitation in tourism, and is an independent, non-industry based, UK charity, with members and supporters from around the world.
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Pam and Paul, Australia, Paine W self-guided, Chile. March 2025 As an older non Spanish speaking couple hailing from Australia, booking our 5 day solo Torres del Paine W trek with Andean Trails was the perfect start to realise our adventure. Having all our accommodation, transfers, inclusive meals and comprehensive pack list sorted to suit our itinerary by such knowledgeable, professional and amenable travel experts meant we could focus our efforts entirely on the trek. We were blessed by great weather - a considerable bonus given we took a few hours longer to complete each daily walk as some of the trails were challenging too but the stunning views that unfolded along the trails provided impetus for us to persevere. We also found our walking poles were essential for ascents and descents on steeper slopes. Our last night was a fixed tent camping spot - comfortable enough and allowed for unreal Milky Way stargazing in the wee small hours. Our 3 nights in Refugios were good - took a bit of getting used to sharing space with 4 other bunk bed mates and it helped being organised the night before when setting off for a pre-dawn start with head torches. The food provided was fine and portions adequate to needs and the Chilean staff were all friendly and helpful. In summary whilst we have physically come down from the mountain tops we are still on an emotional high! Our entire Patagonian trip was nourishment for the heart and soul and a truly awesome experience to be immersed in such an incredible, diverse and unique natural environment - the sound of roaring rivers, the thunder of shifting glaciers , the winds through the forest and high peaks further complimented our sensory experience. There are many options for trekkers to explore in terms of walks and destinations within this mighty National Park to suit fitness and/or time constraints. Our advice would be take your time considering what you feel comfortable with challenging yourself (I was certainly apprehensive about my ability to complete the full 70km circuit and we ended up doing less kms towards the end which felt just fine and meant we we could have more time sitting on a rock admiring Grey glacier from a greater distance) and then make it happen, one beautiful step at a time - you might even glimpse a Puma along the way!
Pam Christmas » Self-Guided Paine W Trek
C. Cooper, UK. Photography Tour, Chile and Bolivia, April 2025 We had a truly amazing experience. Chile and Bolivia are stunning. Our guides were professional, knowledgeable and friendly. All of the guides said we had a very well planned itinerary that gave us the best chance of acclimatising to the altitude properly (the hike in Atacama and the trek to the Hot Springs before departing for Bolivia). Our driver in Bolivia was fantastic. He was professional and very competent. Despite the condition of the roads and the amount of time we spent travelling we always felt completely safe. The hotels in Bolivia were basic but charming. Some of the facilities were a bit more rustic than we had expected (no heating and/ or no hot water in the mornings) but we managed. Food was simple but good. Overall, it was a very special trip and has given us a lot of amazing memories. If someone asks what the best part was, I couldn’t decide because there were so many best bits….Moon Valley, the flooded Solar de Uyuni, The Milky Way, Sunsets & Sunrises, the Flamingos at Laguna Colorado. It was exhausting and unforgettable - just how we like it :-) I will eventually get to reviewing my photos and will send you some. Many thanks for your help in organising everything.
C. Cooper » Bolivia Uyuni Salt Flats 4WD Tour
