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Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu without the crowds. Take longer to acclimatise and longer to walk the Inca Trail for a more intimate and peaceful walking holiday. Pura only runs its own dedicated Inca Trail walks with our own guides and teams of porters. Enjoy quieter walking on the Inca Trail and arrive at Machu Picchu in the afternoon – the quietest time of day.

The most comfortable way to walk to Machu Picchu. Follow a stunning route from the shadows of Mt Salkantay, down through the cloudforest to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Premium accommodation in incredibly remote locations in the Peruvian Andes make this a true active holiday in comfort.

Experience a gastronomic walking holiday through the Aracena hills of Andalucía. Enjoy the full variety of the area’s scenery and cuisine while staying in three remarkable sustainable properties. A relaxing, in-depth walking holiday combining the landscapes, food, culture and history of Andalucía.
Eco-friendly and responsible tourism.

A self-guided inn to inn walking holiday to the Aracena hills of Andalucia, southern Spain. Walk through the forests, olive groves, white villages and rolling mountain scenery of the little known Aracena and Picos de Aroche National Park.

A self-guided inn to inn walking holiday to the beautiful Picos mountains of northern Spain. Walk a route exclusive to Pura Aventura without carrying your bags. Walk through the forests, valleys, villages and high mountain scenery of the Picos de Europa, Spain’s oldest national park.

Explore northern Spain’s Picos de Europa mountains as part of a guided small group. Explore Spain’s most spectacular and least known mountains in the company of experts. Varied day walks throughout the Picos mountains end with hearty meals and nights spent in charming rural inns and hotels.

A self guided inn to inn walking holiday in Spain’s la Rioja region. Walk a varied and beautiful route across the mountains of southern Rioja Spain. This walking holiday is exclusive to Pura Aventura. Enjoy challenging walks during the day, sleep in considerable comfort at night.

Explore northern Spain’s La Rioja as part of a guided small group. Explore the vineyards, wineries, mountains and forests of Spain’s smallest region. Varied day walks throughout La Rioja end with delicious a la carte meals in restaurants and nights spent in first rate rural hotels.

A nine days holiday in Peru suitable for those who enjoy walking in mountain environments. The views of the snow topped peaks keep you company most of the way. Enjoy to soak in the hot- springs at Lares village as well as the opportunity to barter for local weavings along the route. Visit Inca ruins and enjoy a superb walk down on an original Inca trail.

This trip is ideal for travellers looking to experience a great multi-activity adventure in a wonderful place. From Cusco explore ruins on horseback, raft the fun grade III-IV rapids of the Urubamba River. Have the opportunity to visit the authentic Pisac artisan market. Enjoy descend into the Sacred Valley of the Incas by mountain bike. Finish by hiking the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

A luxurious self-guided walking holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees. Tailor made for you, this walking holiday takes you to three valleys of the central Pyrenees mountains – Tena, Pallars and Seu. Each holiday is tailor made to suit you. Choose from a great variety of walks, stay in comfort and enjoy expert support and back up.

The ‘Circuit’ of Torres del Paine is considered one of the world’s great hikes. The National Park contains every type of Patagonian landscape from mountains and grasslands to glaciers and lakes, all of which you will see as you walk. Fully portaged and supported camping plus two nights in mountain refuge make this a wilderness trek with comfort.

This twelve days great expedition leads you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing by the Inca town of Ollantaytambo, then embarking on the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Enjoy spectacular Andean scenery along an ancient paved Inca trail visiting many ruins. Thereafter, set off of wild rafting in the heart of an impressive 3,000m deep Granite canyon.

Walk through the heart of Brazil’s most beautiful National Park: the Chapada Diamantina. Explore the fantastically lively streets of colonial Salvador. Get off the beaten track as you stay with locals in the remote Pati Valley. Walk through scarcely inhabited valleys, watch sunsets from mountain tops, bathe in warm river pools, hike to the top of waterfalls and swim in a beautiful grotto. This is a fully guided and portaged walk.

This two week holiday in Chile and Argentina is a great way to see the highlights of Patagonia, on foot, for a great price. The services are comfortable and delivered very well but this is predominantly a trip about seeing the fantastic scenery in the company of first rate guides and friendly small groups of fellow travelers.

This eight-day mule supported hike to Choquequirao and beyond takes in high passes, perfectly preserved Inca Trails and awesome Andean peaks, ending with a spectacular and rarely seen view of Machu Picchu and a full guided tour of these world famous ruins. This expedition is ideal for travellers looking for a challenging trek in a remote mountain environment.

Travel the Camino de Santiago along Spain’s north coast. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a fly drive combined with the local expertise Pura can provide you. Start your holiday with guided time before setting off to explore some of Spain’s most beautiful and least known countryside and villages using Pura’s maps, walking notes and local information.

Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu then relax on the golden sands of Buzios in Brazil. The fantastic contrasts of South America in one active, comfortable and responsible holiday. Take four full days to walk to Machu Picchu and enjoy the journey more. Fly to Brazil where you explore Rio then relax on the beaches of nearby Buzios.

Stay in good three star hotels on this tailor made walking holiday to Peru. Combine our special Inca Trail walk to Machu Picchu with the other highlights of Southern Peru. Look for wildlife in the Amazon, explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley with your dedicated Pura guide, explore Lake Titicaca and relax in the beautiful city of Arequipa.

Explore the fantastic, contrasting landscapes of the Atacama Desert and Patagonia on this walking holiday to Chile. Comfortable, responsible walking holiday in South America.

A relaxed holiday in the great outdoors from the north of Chile to the south of Argentina. Enjoy half day walks in landscapes as diverse as the Atacama Desert, the Lake District and Patagonia. Add time in Santiago and Buenos Aires and you get to see the best of both countries. Stay in charming and comfortable hotels that best reflect the places you are visiting.

Our premium tailor made walking holiday to Peru. Explore the Amazon from the comfort of your lodge. Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu avoiding the crowds (or choose to visit by train). Cross Lake Titicaca to stay in rustic luxury on Suasi Island. Explore beautiful Arequipa at your own pace. A premium walking holiday which is comfortable and responsible.

Walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu then sail the Galapagos Islands holiday. Walk to Machu Picchu over four full days to acclimatise more slowly, enjoy no crowds on the Inca Trail and arrive at Machu Picchu in the quiet of the afternoon. Explore the Galapagos on a locally owned small boat Galapagos cruise.

Stay in good three star hotels on this family adventure holiday to Peru. Combine our special Inca Trail walk to Machu Picchu with the other highlights of Southern Peru. Look for wildlife in the Amazon, explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley, explore Lake Titicaca and relax in the beautiful city of Arequipa.

Ski in Chile then hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: the fantastic contrasts of South America in one active, comfortable and responsible holiday. Ski the Andes in Chile’s premier ski resort of Chillan. Stay in five star comfort, soak in volcanic hot springs and ski the Andes. Travel on to Peru where you explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas before setting off on to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu over four beautiful days.

A Patagonia walking holiday combining tailor made travel with time walking as part of a small group. Explore Buenos Aires with a private guide. Fly to the beautiful Argentine lakes near Bariloche. Cross into Chile over the lakes through the heart of the Andes and some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the world. Hike the ‘W’ route across Torres del Paine National Park as part of a small Pura group. Travel back to Buenos Aires via the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Walk the contrasting extremes of Chile then relax on the golden sands of Buzios in Brazil. The fantastic contrasts of South America in one active, comfortable and responsible holiday. Walk varied day hikes in the Atacama desert, cross Patagonia’s Torres del Paine on a five day portaged hike. Explore Rio then relax on the beaches of nearby Buzios.

Walk the some of the greatest routes in South America. Combine Chile’s Atacama and Patagonia with the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in one great walking holiday. Walk varied day hikes in the Atacama desert, cross Patagonia’s Torres del Paine on a five day portaged hike. Travel on to Peru where you explore Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas before setting off on to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu over four beautiful days.

Walk in Chile then sail the Galapagos Islands: the fantastic contrasts of South America in one active, comfortable and responsible holiday. Explore the fantastic, contrasting landscapes of Chile’s Atacama Desert and Patagonia in depth, on foot. Cruise the Galapagos Islands on board one of Pura’s carefully selected range of small and mid-sized boats.

The ‘Circuit’ of Torres del Paine is considered one of the world’s great hikes. Antarctica is the last great frontier. Combine our fully portaged Circuit walk with a first class cruise to Antarctica. This is an active, comfortable and responsible holiday to two of South America’s most pristine wilderness regions.

Explore the fantastic, contrasting landscapes of Chile’s Atacama Desert and Patagonia in depth, on foot. Cruise on a small ship to the Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy the surprising and beautiful diversity of Chile and Antarctica in the company of expert guides. First class accommodation and food make this an active, comfortable and responsible holiday.