South America offers top bucket list treks like Peru’s Classic Inca Trail and the awe-inspiring W Trek in Patagonia. However, there are countless other great hiking opportunities in Peru and Patagonia alone – not to mention the rest of this great continent! Including a trek to your South & Central America holiday allows you to explore, challenge yourself, and connect with fellow hikers.

Many hikes in South America involve camping, such as the Inca Trail, Choquequirao, or La Ciudad Perdida in Colombia. But there are also plenty of more glamorous options if a tent is not your idea of a good time. Peru and Ecuador offer wonderful lodge-to-lodge hiking options where your accommodation at the end of each day is a reward. While in Patagonia, there are plenty of exclusive luxury lodges from where you can take challenging day walks.

Destinations such as El Chalten, Argentina, or the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru are wonderful places to simply lace up your walking boots and go. While others, such as volcano climbing in Chile or hiking the Cordillera Blanca in northern Peru, require the experience of an expert local guide. From laid-back walks across the undulating countryside to mountaineering in the Andes, there are countless ways to incorporate a trek into your next South American holiday.

Whether you are looking for a multi-day hiking adventure to challenge yourself or simply add a bit more activity to your holiday, Contours Travel has a range of single and multi-day hikes to suit almost every fitness level. Get in touch with the team today.