A smooth, expertly organized Patagonian trekking journey through El Calafate and El Chaltén, filled with beauty and care.
We’re just back from a great trip in large part to all of your help. The services provided by Andean Trails from El Calafate were outstanding – super professional, helpful and included touches that made a world of difference (printing out boarding passes for us and changing our bus reservation upon arrival to El Calafate to get us in to el Chalten earlier). I want to stress that we really loved the services you provided and feel you guys do an outstanding job. It would have been so much work for us to plan all this for ourselves. Also we were very happy with the accommodations. We would recommend you to any of friends!
An inspiring Peruvian adventure on the Lares Trek, filled with breathtaking scenery, cultural warmth, and unforgettable achievement.
The trek was an absolute success! We reached new heights – both physically and personally – and had an amazing time. We have both done a fair amount of recommending Andean Trails and the Lares Trek. The trek was truly a one of a kind experience that not only will we excitedly discuss, but also rank as one of the best travel experiences we´ve had thus far. A huge shout-out to our guide Smitty, and the fantastic crew for the amazing meals, setup, and help! Thanks so much for all of your help with getting the trek booked. We truly appreciate it and had the best time, and it wouldn´t have been possible without you! Thanks again!
A wonderful Argentina–Brazil adventure highlighted by the breathtaking beauty and energy of Iguazu Falls.
The trip was great and we enjoyed the falls very much. Both of our guides were great also, very professional and helpful. So thanks for your help in getting this tour organised.
An exceptional Amazon experience in Peru’s Manu, guided by experts and filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Every aspect of my trip to Manu was above and beyond my expectations! The guides were so knowledgeable. Without them, my experience wouldn’t be half as pleasurable.
An exhilarating Patagonia adventure combining the iconic Paine W trek with unforgettable kayaking in Chile’s wild landscapes.
I would not only consider Andean Trails as an option if I were lucky enough to be looking for another adventure, it would be my first choice.
A flawlessly organized Peruvian Amazon adventure filled with vibrant wildlife, cultural tastes, and smooth travel from start to finish.
I was quite amazed how everything just fell into place, arriving on time, transfers showing up as planned, reaching destinations, airplanes departing and arriving on time, wildlife showing up on queue in the Amazon, and very nice weather. I was also very pleased to have limited bug bites after the Amazon region. The local tour operator was great, handling everything from translation and direction to providing the vegetarian meals for my friend. I tried the guinea pig meal. Glad I tried it, but don’t need to try it a second time haha.
An unforgettable visit to Iguazu Falls, where breathtaking beauty and expert guidance created a truly awe-inspiring experience.
Iguazu also exceeded expectation – we have been to Niagara but Iguazu is just another ball game altogether, what a place! And a wonderful guide too – Elcio – who was very patient and unrushed and for whom nothing was too much trouble.
A challenging yet awe-inspiring Cordillera Huayhuash trek through Peru’s magnificent Andean landscapes.
We had a great time but for sure this is one tough but wonderful trek. The 9hr coach from Lima to Huaraz was a nightmare so we cheated and flew back in 50mins. The bags came back on the bus though! Everything went smoothly so MANY, MANY thanks.
A beautifully organized Patagonian adventure filled with glacier walks, mountain vistas, and smooth, memorable travel experiences.
I loved it-had wonderful time-we saw so many mountains & glaciers. At first I was unsure about the idea of having optional excursions but on reflection I do think that was a good idea – I did the glacier walk but many did not & I opted to have more time in Ushuaia rather than see the penguins. The food was excellent, the tents I had were fine & the facilities on the campsites were good. The hostels were also clean & comfortable. Overall the trip was really well organised by our leader there – Lucia – she is such a nice person & very good at her job, she made sure everything went smoothly & that we all had a good time.
An unforgettable Inca Trail journey through Peru, combining breathtaking scenery, expert guidance, and seamless adventure from start to finish.
I think only one work can describe our trip and that is ‘spectacular!’. Both of us want to sincerely express our thanks and gratitide for everything you did to make our trip as incredible as it was. From beginning to end, everything worked like clockwork, we just seemed to moved seamlessly from one stage to the next. When it comes to the trek, we wanted an adventure and that is exactly what we got!
Our guide Lobo was outstanding! Incredibly knowledgable, fun, patient and inspirational in lots of ways, he contributed massively to our huge enjoyment of the hike. He was always keen to ensure that everyone was safe, happy and well fed!
The food was 5 star, we were in a group of 8 and we could not believe that night after night the chef prepared the most incredible meals, both of us agreed that we ate better at 4,000m than we did at sea level! The porters who supported the trek were also outstanding, nothing was too much trouble, everything was done with a smile and every single porter was quite literally olympic in their efforts to make sure everything (dining tent, food, toilets etc) was timed perfectly to be ready as soon as we arrived to camp. The views were breathtaking, the hiking fantastic and a good challenge, the weather perfect and we met some incredible people on our journey and that was before we even made it to Machu Picchu – which was everything we hoped it would be and more! You will be glad to hear that I also managed to pack within our weight limit too… another achievement for me! Neither of us can speak highly enough of our trip. It really was one of those holidays where you come back with you heart still in the place you left. I have already been raving to all my co-workers about the trip and recommending Andean Trails- you certainly made a good impression! The highlight was going to sleep on the second night camping and seeing the cloud sit below in a huge gulf of a valley with the mountains rising from the clouds under an incredible carpet of stars! Certainly no low points on this trip! It was 5* – I really cannot rate anything higher – we were seriously impressed by everything! Thanks so much again Alan, we really did have the dream trip – thanks for everything you did to make it happen!
Delighted anticipation for a flawlessly organized, tailor-made journey through Peru’s vibrant culture and landscapes.
Thank you so much! It has been an absolute pleasure working with Alan at Andean Trails. Have been very impressed at the ease, speed and professionalism he has shown us supporting our booking. Cannot wait to go on our trip!!
A memorable Inca Trail trek culminating in breathtaking views of Machu Picchu and unforgettable moments at dusk.
We had a good time…..was great. The highlight was seeing the last camp inca site, we arrived in the afternoon and managed to hit the site at dusk, and of course Machu Pichu was awesome as well.
A breathtaking off-the-beaten-track journey through Bolivia’s Sajama, filled with wildlife, hot springs, and Andean majesty.
What a stunning part of the Andes, for wilderness, wild life (flamingos, vicunas, viscachas), and vast open spaces, at over 4,000 metres this is not to be missed. The small village of Sajama is supported by vast flocks of alpaca. The volcano towers above the village. Accommodation is simple but comfortable, food is delicious and the hot springs with such a beautiful backdrop are unbeatable. This really off the beaten track.
An extraordinary Peruvian Amazon journey combining research, rare wildlife, and unforgettable immersion in nature.
Thanks so much for organising a longer stay in the jungle with a trip to TRC as well as Refugio Amazonas. Both were great – but the time we spent at TRC, with fewer other tourists and lots more rare wildlife, was really outstanding, not least thanks to our guide Jhin. Both of us – but particularly Clare, I know – loved the working/research nature of the place and the more in-depth contact with the wildlife.
A perfectly organized Easter Island adventure blending comfort, culture, and the island’s captivating ancient wonders.
I write you to thank you for organising the trip for us. Everything was perfect, we didn’t encounter any problems whatsoever. We also appreciate the choice of accommodations, they were pleasant and comfy. We would definitely recommend you and Andean Trails to our friends.
An expertly organized Galapagos adventure filled with wildlife encounters, engaging activities, and exceptional guiding.
Andean Trails were very helpful in getting us properly advised about the trip in advance, they did everything they could to ensure people had a good time and took great trouble over many minor details that contribute significantly to overall satsfaction. The guide they assigned to our group, Zambo, was also excellent – knowledgeable and caring.
A magical Atacama adventure featuring starlit skies, unique wildlife, and captivating glimpses of Chile’s ancient past.
The Atacama stars were all I was hoping for. Some excellent shooting starts and clear nights. Good tours of flamingos, geysers and ancient forts there too.
A seamless, tailor-made Patagonia cycling adventure through Argentina and Chile’s breathtaking southern landscapes.
I just wanted to let you know how extremely pleased we were with Tom Shearmans work on helping us plan our recent bike trip to Chile/Argentina. He was extremely responsive and informative right from the start and he made the whole experience of planning such a big trip that much easier and smoother. He was always very pleasant and amiable in his communications and even helped keep me from panicking when the down payment I sent for the holiday went half way around the globe before it got in to the right account!
Based on our experience with Tom, I would certainly recommend your company to anyone looking to plan a holiday in South America and we would certainly use him again should we venture again to that part of the world.
A demanding yet awe-inspiring Cordillera Huayhuash trek through Peru’s magnificent Andes, expertly guided and seamlessly organized.
It was amazing – and very demanding!! We were very impressed by Andean Trails personnel and organization. We felt safe in your hands!
A unique and adventurous Salkantay trek through Peru’s stunning ecosystems, rich culture, and unforgettable mountain solitude.
The Salkantay trek was definitely one of the highlights! It was only myself and Neil on the trek and we barely saw anyone for the first 3 days so we really felt like we were on an adventure, going through so many different microclimates and ecosystems! Our guide Paul was excellent, he was from a small community in the mountains so had loads of stories to tell us in the evenings. The food was delicious and there was loads of it. We’re delighted we couldn’t get the classic Inca Trail tickets now as we wouldn’t have had the same experience.
A remarkable Guyana adventure filled with wildlife, cultural warmth, and exceptional hospitality in the heart of the rainforest.
Being vegetarian on this trip was extremely easy and I appreciated everyone accommodating us. The Iwokrama River Lodge staff were exceptional, and overall I thought the guides everywhere were fantastic.
