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Walking Holidays in South America
Walking Holidays in South America

Walking Holidays in South America

South America Walking Holidays

Peru

The Inca Trail

Walking Holidays in South America
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8 Days from £ 1745

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Follow in the footsteps of the Incas as you trek to the once-lost city of Machu Picchu

Walking & Trekking
Peru

Glamping on the Inca Trail

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9 Days from £ 3399

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Trek the classic Inca Trail, glamping each night to wake each morning refreshed

Walking & Trekking
Peru

Inca Trail, Titicaca & Nazca

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15 Days from £ 4099

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Peru's deserts and high Andes and follow a classic trekking route

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Argentina

Classic Patagonia Treks

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13 Days from £ 5849

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Complete the famous W-Trek in Chile’s Torres del Paine N.P.

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Peru

Inca Trail & the Amazon Rainforest

TPJ
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15 Days from £ 4899

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Trekking, jungle and indigenous culture – the best Peru has to offer

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Peru

The Salkantay Trek

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14 Days from £ 3049

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Peru's Cordillera Vilcabamba, join the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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Ecuador

Galapagos Walking Adventure

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14 Days from £ 5499

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

A unique trek amid the volcanic Galapagos archipelago

Walking & Trekking

Top 5 Highlights of Walking Holidays in South America

The Inca Trail: This is undoubtedly one of the most famous and iconic walking routes in South America, and the world. The trail winds through breathtaking Andean landscapes and presents stunning views of snow-capped peaks and ancient ruins. The highlight of this trek is reaching Machu Picchu, the legendary “Lost City of the Incas.” As you make your way along the trail, you’ll witness the remnants of this ancient civilisation.

Galápagos Islands: These remote and isolated islands are a haven for wildlife and nature lovers. Exploring the islands on foot lets you witness the incredible biodiversity of the archipelago close-up. From giant tortoises to marine iguanas and playful sea lions, the Galápagos Islands host a staggering array of indigenous species found nowhere else on earth. Observe wonderful creatures in their natural habitat and appreciate the delicate balance of nature that exists in this ecological paradise.

Torres del Paine National Park: This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Chile boasts towering granite peaks, shimmering glaciers and glistening lakes. The park offers a network of well-marked trails that cater to different levels of ability. Whether you take on the challenging W Trek or choose a shorter day hike, the incredible vistas of Torres del Paine will leave you in awe of the raw beauty of this region.

Amazon Rainforest: Walking through the Amazon rainforest is an adventure like no other, giving you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover the world’s largest tropical wilderness. The lush vegetation, vibrant wildlife and symphony of sounds are a sensory overload. As you trek through dense foliage, you’ll encounter monkeys swinging through the trees, colourful birds soaring overhead and perhaps even an elusive jaguar or giant river otters.

Lake Titicaca: situated between Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is an immense freshwater lake that holds great cultural significance for the local indigenous communities. Walking along its shores offers a unique insight into the traditional way of life of the local people, who have lived on floating reed islands for centuries. Explore the fascinating islands and interact with the locals, learning about their customs and traditions.

This was a lovely weeks hiking and we were lucky to have great weather for all of our hiking days (October). It was great to start in Samos to ‘tune in’ a bit to the more busy sections of the path and having a day at the end in Santiago is essential. The distances are sometimes long, but navigation is so easy as it is so well signed, which enabled people to go at their own pace with regular meeting points for a cafe con leche. Before booking, we debated guided v unguided as it is so easy to follow but opted to go with the minimal faff option, which was good. The route was interesting and prettier than I expected, but possibly not for those who prefer more remote hiking environments and solitude.

Keith Bevan Trekking the Camino de Santiago

Just returned from walking the highlights of Mount Blanc! There was a variety of hikes and all had great views. Our guide and chalet hosts were very knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome!

Elizabeth Carter Mont Blanc Hiking Highlights

An amazing adventure to the top of Africa on a much less crowded route than Lemosho.
This was my first high altitude experience, and the professionalism of the leader and the assistant guides in making sure that the group were well looked after was second to none.

Elliott Brown Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route
Walking Holidays in South America