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Great Treks of the Andes
The multi-day treks and big day hikes our guides would choose for themselves, from the Inca Trail to Fitz Roy.6 storiesUpdated 11 Oct
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Andes Trails
Guided treks and high-altitude adventures across Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentine Patagonia.
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Article29 Sept
Gear Review: Do You Need Trekking Poles on the Inca Trail?
The Inca Trail's descents are brutal on knees. We compared fixed, folding and telescopic poles over a season of departures, and the rubber tips matter more than you think.6 minBe the first to review
Stay16 Sept
Refugios and Campsites on the W Trek
Who runs which site, what a full-board refugio night includes and why Chileno and Francés sell out first. Our guide to sleeping on the W.Be the first to review
Activity6 Sept
Moray and Maras by Mountain Bike
A half-day ride across the plateau above Urubamba to the circular terraces of Moray and the salt pans of Maras, finishing with a long descent to the river.Be the first to review
Article27 Aug
Gear Review: Five Trekking Boots on the W and the Inca Trail
We gave five pairs of mid-weight boots to guides in Cusco and Puerto Natales and asked them to walk until something broke. Here is what survived.8 min
5.0 out of 5(3)
Activity22 Aug
El Tatio Geysers at Sunrise
The highest geyser field in the southern hemisphere is at its best in the freezing hour before sunrise. What to expect on the 4:30 departure from San Pedro.Be the first to review
Article12 Aug
Mendoza: Malbec in the Shadow of Aconcagua
After a week on the trail, nothing beats a few days among the vineyards of Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, with the highest mountain in the Americas on the horizon.7 min
4.3 out of 5(3)
Restaurant2 Aug
Where to Eat Ceviche in Lima
Limeños eat ceviche at lunchtime, never at night, and they argue about it constantly. Our favourite cevicherías from Surquillo to Callao.4.5 out of 5(2)
Destination28 Jul
La Paz: A City in a Canyon
The world's highest seat of government spills down a canyon below Illimani. How to spend a few days in La Paz and El Alto before heading to the salt flats.7 minBe the first to review
Article23 Jul
Packing for Patagonia: The List We Give Our Groups
Patagonian weather changes by the hour. Here is the exact kit list we send to everyone joining a W Trek or Fitz Roy departure, and why each item is on it.7 minBe the first to review
Activity13 Jul
Walking on the Perito Moreno Glacier
The boardwalks are spectacular, but nothing compares to strapping on crampons and walking across the ice of the Perito Moreno itself.3.0 out of 5(2)
Activity8 Jul
Rainbow Mountain Without the Crowds
Vinicunca's stripes are real, but so are the queues. Our early start and the loop through the Red Valley make it one of the best day hikes from Cusco.4.5 out of 5(2)
Guide3 Jul
San Pedro de Atacama: Desert, Salt and Stars
Moon valleys, altiplanic lagoons, geysers and some of the darkest skies on the planet: how to spend a week around San Pedro de Atacama.9 minBe the first to review
Event28 Jun
Inti Raymi: Cusco's Festival of the Sun
Every 24 June Cusco re-enacts the Inca festival of the sun at Qorikancha, the Plaza de Armas and Sacsayhuamán. How to see it and how to combine it with a trek.Be the first to review
Destination23 Jun
Lake Titicaca from Both Shores
The highest navigable lake in the world straddles Peru and Bolivia. How to see the Uros, sleep on Amantaní and cross to Copacabana and Isla del Sol.8 min
5.0 out of 5(1)
Article13 Jun
Eating in Cusco: Markets, Picanterías and Pisco
From fresh juice at Mercado San Pedro to chicharrón and chicha in a picantería, how to eat well in Cusco before and after the trail.6 min
3.0 out of 5(1)
Guide5 Jun
El Chaltén and the Fitz Roy Day Hikes
Laguna de los Tres, Laguna Torre and Loma del Pliegue Tumbado: the best day hikes from El Chaltén, with no permits, no fees and no bookings.9 min
4.0 out of 5(4)
Guide29 May
Salar de Uyuni and the Lípez Lagoons
The world's largest salt flat, red and green lagoons full of flamingos, and geysers at dawn: how the classic Uyuni 4x4 route works and when to go.11 minBe the first to review
Destination24 May
The Sacred Valley of the Incas
Lower, warmer and greener than Cusco, the Urubamba valley is where we start every Peru trip: two nights among terraces, markets and Inca towns before the trail.7 min
3.5 out of 5(2)
Guide14 May
Salkantay to Machu Picchu Without a Permit
Glaciers, cloud forest and coffee farms: the five-day Salkantay trek is wilder than the Inca Trail and needs no permit, which makes it our favourite last-minute option.10 min
2.0 out of 5(1)
Guide4 May
Machu Picchu Logistics: Tickets, Trains and Circuits
Timed entry, fixed one-way circuits, trains from Ollantaytambo and the bus from Aguas Calientes: the practical side of visiting Machu Picchu, updated for this season.8 minBe the first to review
Article29 Apr
Altitude Sickness in the Andes: A Practical Guide
Headaches, sleepless nights and breathlessness are normal above 3,000 m. Here is how we acclimatise our groups, what the warning signs are and when to go down.9 min
3.5 out of 5(2)
