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Looking for a fun, challenging short break in beautiful scenery? The Picos de Europa mountains offer great variety in a small area from high mountains to sandy beaches and everything in between. Stay in a charming small hotel and eat hearty Asturian food. This is a tailor made short break run privately for you.

A bespoke short break experience to La Rioja combining food, wine and walking in one short gastronomic adventure. Guided by local experts, you’ll get under the skin of La Rioja as you walk and taste your way round the mountains, valleys and vineyards of Spain’s smallest region.

Pura’s dedicated Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu is special. A slower pace on the first days of the trail mean you have time to really appreciate the walk, without contending with crowds. With more time to acclimatise in Cusco and small groups of like minded walkers, this is a Pura handmade experience.

A privately guided six night land-based holiday to the Galapagos Islands. Flexible pacing and greater levels of activity contrast with necessarily more rigid and less active boat cruises. Very good for families, people who like to be more active and anyone who is on a tight schedule. 6 nights.

The most comfortable way to walk to Machu Picchu. Follow a stunning route from the shadows of Mount Salkantay, down through the cloudforest to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Premium accommodation in incredibly remote locations and one of the best examples of responsible travel in the world.

Self guided walking holiday in the Picos de Europa mountains of northern Spain. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a fly-drive holiday with the added bonus of a full day of private guiding, maps, walking notes and extensive local information for you to make the most of your holiday.

Self guided active family holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees most dramatic valley. Tailor made to suit you, this self drive holiday offers active families an amazing range of options from mountain hikes to white water rafting, hydro-speed, canoeing, mountain biking and canyoning.

Self guided inn to inn walking holiday through the Picos de Europa mountains of northern Spain. Exclusive to Pura, this walk takes you across the forests, meadows, valleys, villages and high mountain peaks of the Liebana Valley. Airport transfers included and friendly local support always on hand.

Small group, active family holiday in northern Spain. Explore the Picos de Europa with other families as your Pura guides lead the way on a series of fun adventure activities such as mountain biking, hiking, canoeing and canyoning. This is a fully guided small group family adventure holiday.

Premium self guided adventure holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees. Tailor made and independent, this active self drive holiday covers the central Pyrenees. Sleep in real comfort, eat well and then burn it all off with active days of hiking, biking and fun watersports.

Small group family adventure holiday in Spain’s Pyrenees. Included activities include walking, canyoning, rafting, canoeing and mountain biking making this a perfect holiday for active families with children aged 12 and over. The holiday starts and ends in Barcelona.

Portillo is the oldest and most charming ski resort in Chile. Though compact in size, it has a big, big personality which brings people back year after year. Great off piste and fast downhills combine with delicious food and even better service to make a week in Portillo a great Chilean institution.

An alternative Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the Lares trail is in fact a beautiful walk in its own right. Hike over the course of four days through the remote Lares Valley as you experience walking in the high Andes. As with any ‘alternative’ trail, remember you do not arrive at Machu Picchu on foot.

A short family adventure holiday in Peru. Based around Cusco and Machu Picchu, this active family holiday is privately guided so you choose the departure date to suits you. With varied activities, this holiday is great for families with children 8 years old and over.

A self guided active family holiday in northern Spain’s Picos de Europa mountains. Tailor made to suit you, this holiday combines guided activities with independent time as a family. With comprehensive local information, maps and walking notes, you are never short of things for the family to do.

A little bit of everything on this small group Peru adventure holiday. As well as mountain biking, rafting and horse riding, this holiday includes the full Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. Nothing fancy on the accommodation front, this holiday is all about fun adventure activities in incredible surroundings.

A premium self guided walking holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees. Tailor made for you, this independent walking holiday covers three valleys of the Central Pyrenees, all beautiful and all different. Relax, our expert advice and support is all part of our service.

A fun, informal small group adventure holiday to southern Peru. Combine the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu with a rafting expedition on the Apurimac River. With time spent in fun Cusco in between, this is a perfectly paced active adventure holiday.

Challenging, rewarding and amazing trekking in the Peruvian Andes. Hike over eight days between the rarely visited Choququirao Incan citadel to its slightly older sister, Machu Picchu. This is a walking holiday for those who want to get far off the beaten track.

Brazil’s best walking combined with its most vibrant culture. Hike along the Pati Valley through the heart of Brazil’s most beautiful National Park: the Chapada Diamantina. Enjoy the the fantastically lively streets of colonial Salvador. This is a fully guided and portaged walk.

Independent walking holiday following the northern branch of the Camino de Santiago. Combine the freedom of a fly drive with the expertise and guidance of Pura. Base yourselves in beautiful small hotels as you explore beautifully remote areas along the coastline of Asturias and Galicia.

A bespoke honeymoon showcasing the very best of Costa Rica. Private transfers throughout leave you to enjoy the Osa Peninsula, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloudforest and Pacific coast. Fantastic destinations and very high quality hotels and lodges make this an ideal honeymoon.

Beagle is one of the most loved of the sail boats in the Galapagos. Being owner run means a great atmosphere on board. The original 14 night itinerary and arguably the best. With just seven cabins, Beagle is also one of the most intimate of the Galapagos sail boats. Sail on Beagle for either 7 or 14 nights.

Galapagos M/V Santa Cruz is a well run, mid-range ship carrying up to 90 passengers in comfort. Larger than our other boats, Santa Cruz is great for people looking for a more stable Galapagos cruise. Sail on Santa Cruz for 4, 5, 9, or 13 nights.

Isabela II is a deluxe class small ship, one of the very best appointed boats in the Galapagos. She offers a great variety of cruise lengths which makes her ideal for people travelling on fixed dates or wanting a shorter cruise. Sail on Isabela II for 4, 6, 8, 10 or 14 nights.

Cachalote is a mid-range Galapagos sail boat for 16 passengers. Cabins are small with single upper and lower bunks but they do the job and first rate guides mean that the overall experience is top notch. Sail on Cachalote for either 7 or 14 nights.

Angelito is one of the most charming small boats in the Galapagos as she is one of the few to be owner operated. Reasonably comfortable cabins, 16 passengers and the stability of a motor cruiser make her one of our favourite small boat options in the Galapagos. Sail on Angelito for 3, 4, 7, 10 or 14 nights.

The most striking of the ‘first class’ sail boats in the Galapagos Islands. With capacity for 34 but carrying just 16 passengers in a 200ft three masted ship Mary Anne offers an enormous amount of space as well as fantastic itineraries and a great team on board. Sail on Mary Anne for 4, 5, 9, 10 or 14 nights.

Beluga is a superior first class Galapagos motor cruiser carrying 16 passengers in 8 cabins with a lovely atmosphere and lots of deck space. Previously sold as luxury but now more realistically defined, Beluga is at the top of the first class tree. Sail on Beluga for either 7 or 14 nights.

A Galapagos cruise on board Samba is for those who don’t need frills but will not compromise on the quality of their Galapagos cruise. Small, sturdy and robust, Samba is a no-nonsense Galapagos cruise experience with the highest quality guides and itineraries. Choose to sail on board Samba for either 7 or 14 nights.

Eric, Flamingo & Letty are three basically identical sister ships. They are among the most comfortable ‘first class’ boats in the Galapagos. Excellent, well conceived itineraries. With two guides for 20 passengers, the passenger:guide ratios don’t get better than this. Sail on Ecoventura for 7 or 14 nights.

Galapagos La Pinta yacht is a deluxe class small ship operated by one of the most responsible outfits in the islands. Excellent passenger:guide ratios of 12:1 make this a premium small group cruise. Sail on La Pinta for 3, 4, 7, 10, 11 or 14 nights.

Eclipse offers what is arguably the finest small ship experience in the Galapagos. Just 48 passengers on board mean that there is lots of space for you. Crew and guides are first rate to ensure the best possible Galapagos cruise experience for discerning clients. Eclipse offers 7 and 14 night cruises.

The highlights of western Nicaragua. Walk on beautiful Ometepe Island, spot wildlife off the beach near Leon, explore the colonial city of Granada, relax on the Pacific beach of San Juan del Sur. Travel with a dedicated Pura guide to get under the skin of fascinating and little visited Nicaragua.

A genuinely exceptional holiday to Ecuador combining two great highlights of the Amazon and Galapagos Islands but from off the beaten track. Stay with the Huaorani community as you immerse yourself in the nature and culture of the Amazon. In the Galapagos explore the islands with private guides as you stay on three of the islands.

A self guided family adventure holiday to Costa Rica. Let us tailor the holiday to you and your family, from hotels to activities and vehicle rental. Pura handle all the details while you enjoy a fun, active family holiday in this amazingly compact yet varied country.

A tailor made self drive holiday to Costa Rica which takes in all of Costa Rica’s main ecosystems and yet stays off the beaten track. Explore quiet cloudforest trails, watch wildlife in lush tropical rainforest, visit hot springs, see cowboys and cattle ranching, relax on a Pacific beach.

Tailor made southern Peru holiday, including the full inca trail to Machu Picchu. Broadly the same content as our Peru Uncovered holiday but staying in first class rather than premium properties. Guided in Cusco and the Inca Trail, the rest of your holiday is tailored to you.

An inspiring combination of activity and relaxation. Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu the Pura way so less crowds and more time. Travel to Brazil where you have time to relax on the coast. This holiday combines small group walking in Peru with tailor made time in Brazil.

This tailor made holiday combines our handpicked highlights of Bahia in Brazil’s northeast. Enjoy the mountains, grasslands and waterfalls of the Chapada Diamantina National Park to the tropical beaches of Boipeba and vibrant culture of Salvador.

Perhaps the most striking contrast in the world. Skiing in the Chilean Andes combined with active exploration of the Atacama Desert. Chile’s greatest contrast distilled into one premium, active two week trip. Tailor made to suit you, we can make this holiday as great for honeymoons as for families.

An in-depth tailor made exploration of mainland Ecuador. Combine the Andean cloud forest, avenue of the volcanoes and Amazon jungle as you stay in comfortable lodges and inns, giving you a true sense of this beautiful, colourful and compact country.

South America’s most dramatic contrast. Ski the Chilean Andes before heading over to Brazil where you relax on the beach. Perfect for a special occasion or honeymoon, this holiday is available from June to September and is totally tailor made to suit you.

A premium tailor made holiday to Peru. The highlights of southern Peru from Arequipa to Lake Titicaca and the Amazon. Includes the inca trail to Machu Picchu, if you want to walk! Handmade by Pura, stay in small hotels and lodges throughout your Peru holiday.

This is our best wildlife holiday to Ecuador. A dream combination suitable for anyone from the most avid enthusiast to those who simply like to see animals in their natural environment. Over the course of just over two weeks you visit the Amazon jungle, the Andean cloudforest and the Galapagos Islands.

A tailor made family adventure holiday to southern Peru. Perfect for families with children from around 8 years old, this active family holiday combines a special one-day walk to Machu Picchu with other activity and destination highlights. Peru is a great active family holiday destination.

A holiday for the truly adventurous. Ski the Andes at one of Chile’s premier ski resorts before swapping skis for walking boots to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Experience the contrasting wonders of the Andes on foot and on piste.

Our most popular South America combination holiday: walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu then sail the Galapagos Islands. Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu as part of a Pura group to travel more slowly and avoid any crowds. Travel on to the Galapagos to explore the islands by sea or land.

The fantastic contrast of South America in one amazing holiday. Skiing in the Andes and the wonderful wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Ski for a week at Chile’s premier ski resort, Portillo. Then fly to Ecuador for a Galapagos wildlife cruise on board the boat of your choice.

Combine highlights of northern Argentina with a taste of southern Brazil on this tailor made, self guided holiday. From Buenos Aires to the deserts of Salta, your holiday in Argentina gets you off the beaten track. Brazil provides the drama of the Iguassu Falls and the beautiful beaches of Paraty.

Our tailor made culture, beach and wildlife focused holiday which combines the rich landscapes, culture and history of Nicaragua with the wildlife and comforts of Costa Rica. This holiday itinerary should give you a sense of what each country can offer and be read as a start point for us to handmake your perfect holiday.