In Buzios there are over 20 bays surrounding the town, each with its own atmosphere and activity so you can swim, snorkel, dive, windsurf, sail, kayak, lie on the beach, etc, depending on where you go each day.

Hire bikes to get around the headland.

How comfortable?
First class small hotels with twin/double en suite rooms throughout except four nights in Patagonia’s mixed, communal refuges.

Your luggage is portaged in Torres del Paine making the pace of this walk very relaxed and comfortable.

In Rio stay in a good four star hotel near the beach in Ipanema.

In Buzios stay in what equates to a four star boutique hotel overlooking the water.

How independent?
In Chile you will be part of a small guided group, 12 maximum although we also offer private and tailor made departures.

In Brazil, you have a guide meet you on arrival and showing you around Rio but from then on you are then free to enjoy yourselves but can relax knowing that support and help is a phone call away.

Who is it for?
In general this holiday attracts people in their 30s through 50s, though there’s no barrier to younger and older. There is usually a 60:40 mix of couples and solo travellers.

How responsible?
Pura Aventura is passionate about the places it visits. To help preserve the integrity of these destinations we:

• Keep groups small to minimise environmental impact.

• Work directly with local businesses and organisations to directly benefit local economies. We use small, locally owned hotels and restaurants. We know the owners except in the large cities.

• Work with local guides so that our holidays are more interesting for clients and more beneficial locally.
• Make payment to suppliers before our clients arrive.

Pura Handmade Holiday

This holiday is unique to Pura. We have designed and deliver this holiday using our own people and carefully selected local suppliers to create a Pura Handmade holiday.

You are looked after by a Pura team on the ground in Santiago, the Atacama and Patagonia.

What makes our Chile and Brazil different?

We ensure that you see places from off the beaten path in the Atacama desert.

In Patagonia we take you on a route through beautiful scenery without your having to completely sacrifice your creature comforts.

The hotels and lodges we have chosen very carefully to best reflect the places you are visiting.

In Brazil you are much more independent but we provide you with all the information you might need to make the most of your time both in Rio and in Buzios.

Useful Links

As you already know, Pura Aventura is dedicated to safe and responsible travel. The links below provide useful content and more information about Chile. Please call us of any special requirements on 01273 676 712.

Country Information

FCO

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides useful travel advices on Chile and Ecuador.

BBC News

BBC News provides useful information about Chile and Ecuador. Read more about it.

Official Government website

Find out more about Chile and Ecuador by visiting their official governement websites.

Prepare your holiday

Health

Before you go on your holiday to Chile and Ecuador please check out the NHS website for advices and visit your GP or a travel clinic, to ensure you have the correct vaccinations.

Currency Exchange

For the latest information on the Chilean Peso currency and the Brazilian Real currency, visit the ICE website.

Weather

To know the forecast in Chile and Ecuador, visit Wunderground.

Pura’s Amazon shop

Find out our own Chile selection and Ecuador selection in Amazon.co.uk for a wide range of travel essentials, such as books, gadgets, clothing, etc. in preparation for your upcoming holiday.

Train ticket

If you are leaving from the UK, and want to be easy in your mind before you leave, book your train ticket or airport hotel now.

Flight deals

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