Guide to Whale Watching in Ecuador by Kat Dougal on 14th October, 2020 Whale watching is on most people’s bucket list – unsurprisingly! Read on to find out all about the whale watching season in Ecuador, the best places to see whales in Ecuador and get our travel information an expert tips to help plan your trip. Ecuador Whale Watching Guide: Season and Best Places to go …
Successful High Altitude Acclimatisation by Kathy Jarvis on 15th September, 2020 How do I successfully achieve high altitude acclimatisation? This is the question that anyone travelling to the high altitude Andean areas of Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina or Colombia should be asking themselves. Successful acclimatisation will make a huge difference to your visit. It will mean you have a much safer and more enjoyable experience, …
Top 5 Cities to Visit in Bolivia by Kat Dougal on 1st September, 2020 Find out our top tips for the best five cities to visit while on holiday in Bolivia. In this blog we’ll tell you what each city has to offer, and what day tours and trips are possible from each of the 5 top cities in Bolivia – from La Paz to Sucre, from Santa Cruz …
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 …
Bolivia’s highest points: La Paz, Lake Titicaca and Bolivia’s mountains by Kat Dougal on 8th August, 2020 How high is Lake Titicaca? How high is La Paz – and what is Bolivia highest point? One of the highest of all Andean nations, the geography of Bolivia certainly sets some impressive records for life at high altitude. Read our blog to find out just how high Bolivia’s landmarks are. La Paz …
What to Wear: Packing Guide For Your Patagonia Holiday by Kathy Jarvis on 31st July, 2020 Patagonia, mythical land at the end of the earth. What a wonderful part of the world. This is one of my all time favourite places. Patagonia is remote and stunningly beautiful. It is a land of vast landscapes, with sharp granite spires such as Cerro Torre and Fitzroy, big mountain ranges, extensive ice-caps, masses …
When and Where to Go Stargazing in Chile by Alan Lyall on 24th July, 2020 The skies over Chile’s Atacama Desert are blessed with over 300 clear nights per year, ideal for stargazing. These clear skies mean that this part of the country has become one of the world’s principal sites for astronomic observatories. Chile is now a major astrotourism destination. Best places for stargazing The towns in the …
Avoid Tourists: A Guide to Non-Touristy Things To Do in Peru by Kat Dougal on 17th July, 2020 Peru has long been one of the hot spots of tourism in South America, and quite rightly so! However, most of us love an element of off the beaten track travelling, and here’s how you can get away from the crowds with our guide to non-touristy things to do on holiday in Peru. Here’s a …
Providencia Island, Colombia’s Caribbean hideaway by Kathy Jarvis on 10th July, 2020 Colombia meets the Caribbean on the beautifully laid back and remote island of Providencia. Providencia, a 17sq km volcanic cone, rich in history and replete with turquoise waters, is perfect. Relax, snorkel and swim, as well as take in some rum and history. Read our quick guide to this marvelous destination. Local …
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 …
South America adventure holiday, start planning for 2021 by Kathy Jarvis on 19th June, 2020 South America offers the traveller an unbelievable variety of options. Whether you are seeking adrenaline filled adventure, gentle trekking or in-depth culture, the dream vacation awaits. The variety of climates, landscapes, wildlife, infrastructure and culture offer a full range of ingredients for us to put together the ideal South America holiday. On the Andean …
A Bolivian guide’s lock down – the potato harvest. by Kathy Jarvis on 11th June, 2020 Marisol, one of our Bolivian guides, tells us a little of her life in lockdown in Bolivia: She writes “I am giving you a little of what I learned living with my grandparents in the country. They are no longer there, but my parents still keep the land and continue the tradition. During the …
Galapagos Islands Guide: A list of the top 10 birds to see by Kathy Jarvis on 5th June, 2020 The Galapagos is a wonderful place to visit. It is on the bucket list of many a nature enthusiast, especially for the fauna and in particular, the Galapagos birds. Here you will find our guide to the top 10 Galapagos birds. Blue-footed Booby Scientific name: Sula nebouxii This bird is a favourite for …
An Eco-Tourism Guide to Travelling in Peru by Kathy Jarvis on 29th May, 2020 Eco-tourism in Peru is key to ensuring that this popular Andean holiday destination will benefit from the large number of travellers it attracts each year, especially at its iconic sites of Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, Lake Titicaca and beyond. Here’s our advice on how to support sustainable tourism in Peru. An Eco-Tourism …
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 …
Galapagos Conservation Trust and Andean Trails by Kathy Jarvis on 15th May, 2020 The Galapagos Islands are a paradise to holiday in. But they are also a paradise in need of protection and conservation. At Andean Trails, while making your Galapagos holiday come true, we are also supporting the fantastic work of the Galapagos Conservation Trust. Read on to find out more… Galapagos Conservation Trust and …
Quilotoa or Cotopaxi? Trekking Guide to Ecuador’s Best Walks by Kathy Jarvis on 11th May, 2020 Kathy Jarvis, Andean Trails director, gives her expert opinion and thoughts on hiking in the Cotopaxi and Quilotoa areas of Ecuador. She writes: I am a great fan of walking, whether half days, full day walks or multi-day treks, so whenever I am heading to the Andes I do a bit of research and …
Best Hiking Trails in the Galapagos Islands by Kathy Jarvis on 2nd May, 2020 Our guide to the best guided and self-guided hiking trails in the Galapagos Islands. Hiking trails are found throughout the Galápagos Islands, and whether you choose to visit the islands on a cruise or opt for a land-based tour, you will certainly have opportunities for walking. Many excursions include gentle wanderings along rocky …
Bucket List: Birds of Patagonia by Kathy Jarvis on 24th April, 2020 Patagonia is a magical territory that covers the southern tip of South America. A land of plains, fjords, mountains, glaciers, rivers and lakes; an extraordinary place and home to the amazing birds of Patagonia. There are nearly 300 bird species to be found in Patagonia, so it is the ideal place for birding. These …
