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Great Places To...

Plan your next Pura Aventura vacation with these exceptional experiences.

1. Hike Somewhere Beautiful

If you love hiking in beautiful places like we do, these ideas will get you reaching for your boots.

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Royal Inca Trail

Peru

Arrive at Machu Picchu on foot in the calm of the afternoon, with no crowds, no rush and the light at its best.

  • Machu Picchu & Amazon Trip
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Mount Fitz Roy

Argentina

Walk between wild meadows and glacial lagoons to a remote lagoon below iconic Mount Fitz Roy.

  • Patagonia Drive & Hike
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Picos de Europa

Spain

Cross spring meadows, pass red-roofed villages and reach rocky highlands in the national park we love most.

  • Picos de Europa Inn to Inn
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Camino de Santiago

Spain

Combine the pilgrim paths, starting on the clifftop trails and bustling fishing ports on Spain's Camino del Norte.

  • Three Caminos Inn to Inn
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Alentejo

Portugal

Cross Portugal east to west, from hilltop villages near the Spanish border to clifftop trails above the Atlantic.

  • Alentejo Inn to Inn
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Minho

Portugal

Explore twisting terraces and pilgrim paths, flowing rivers and quiet coasts of this peaceful pocket of Portugal.

  • North Portugal Inn to Inn
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2. Experience A Natural Wonder

All of the wonder; none of the crowds. Discover new ways to explore our planet's greatest treasures.

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Perito Moreno Glacier

Patagonia

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Argentina

Visit Patagonia's most iconic glacier without the crowds, enjoying the freedom of your own vehicle.

  • Ruta 40 Road Trip
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Iguazú Falls

Argentina

Experience the mighty Iguazú Falls outside of visitor hours by staying within the national park.

  • Salta to Iguazú Trip
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Machu Picchu

Peru

Combine Machu Picchu in the quiet afternoon calm with the noisy dawn chorus of the Amazon Rainforest.

  • Machu Picchu & Amazon Trip
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Torres del Paine

Patagonia

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Chile

Combine headline hikes and the lesser-explored corners with the freedom of your own 4x4 vehicle.

  • Torres del Paine Drive & Hike
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Antarctica

Antarctica

Enjoy a more immersive Antarctica experience on an active cruise with kayaking and even camping!

  • Active Antarctica Cruise
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Galápagos Islands

Ecuador

Get close the rare wildlife on a small-ship cruise then soak up Galapageño life with a relaxed island stay.

  • Ultimate Galápagos Trip
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3. Meet the Locals

To truly know somewhere, you need to meet the people. Here are a few friends we'd love to introduce you to.

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Sacred Valley

Peru

Leave the tourist trail far behind as you spend the day with your guide, experiencing rural life first-hand.

  • Peru Cultural Journey
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Atacama Desert

Chile

Visit the mine of the infamous 2010 collapse in the high Andes. Timed right, you might even meet one of 'Los 33'.

  • Atacama & Patagonia Trip
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Picos de Europa

Spain

Meet the last shepherds of the Picos, preserving an ancient way of life, and enjoy Spain's tastiest cheeses.

  • Asturias to Cantabria Drive
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Andalucía

Spain

Soak up the atmosphere, sample the house specials and practise your Spanish in Seville's lively tapas bars.

  • Andalucía Drive & Explore
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Camino de Santiago

Spain

Make time to chat with locals and pilgrims on an unhurried walk along the best of the Camino Francés.

  • Highlights of Camino Inn to Inn
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Basque Country

Spain

Mix with locals at a weekly market; a social gathering and produce showcase engrained in rural Basque culture.

  • Basque Cultures & Cuisines
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4. Go on a Road Trip Vacation

May your roads be scenic, slow and alive with endless possibilities to go explore somewhere special.

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Carretera Austral

Patagonia

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Chile

Hanging glaciers, primeval forest, glacial lagoons and rewilded grassland - this is the Patagonia few get to see.

  • Carretera Austral Road Trip
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Ruta 40

Patagonia

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Argentina

Follow Argentina's Ruta 40 from lakes to glaciers to forests and through the wild open spaces of Patagonia.

  • Ruta 40 Road Trip
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Seville to Mediterranean

Spain

Enjoy the very best of Andalucía from Moorish palaces to hilltop villages, sunny olive groves to unspoilt coast.

  • Andalucía Road Trip
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Porto to Lisbon

Portugal

Snake from great city to great city, via the winelands, cork oak forests and Fishermen trails of rural Portugal.

  • Porto to Lisbon Road Trip
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Lake District to Atacama

Chile

Immerse yourself in the rich cultures, authentic food and stunning landscapes of the Chilean heartland.

  • Hidden Treasures Road Trip
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Torres del Paine to Fitz Roy

Patagonia

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Chile

Weave together the iconic hikes of Torres del Paine and Mount Fitz Roy, with freedom to explore quieter corners.

  • Patagonia Drive & Hike
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5. Bring the Family Together

Family vacations designed to set aside screens, bring you together and put a smile on everyone's face.

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Picos de Europa

Spain

Blend a choice of activities on foot, on two wheels and on water, in these beautiful and quiet coastal mountains.

  • Picos Family Adventure
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Patagonia

Chile

Patagonia is not your average family vacation. Find out why on this always active lap of Chile's greatest lake.

  • Patagonia Family Vacation
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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Spot sloths on the Carribean, raft in the hills then sleep in a ranger station and a beach house on the Pacific.

  • Costa Rica Family Adventure
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Pyrenees

Spain

Feel the rush of white water, breathe fresh mountain air and watch Bearded vultures soaring over the Pyrenees.

  • Pyrenees Family Vacation
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Andes and Amazon

Peru

Watch the sun rise over the jungle; tackle rapids and bike trails together; hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

  • Inca Trail Family Adventure
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Amazon & Galápagos

Ecuador

Experience the Amazon from dawn to dark; snorkel, kayak and get close to fearless wildlife in the Galápagos.

  • Ecuador Wildlife Vacation
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6. See Wildlife Up Close

Tourism and conservation come together to showcase and protect nature in all its unspoilt beauty.

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Pyrenees

Spain

Join the Bearded Vulture Conservation Project for privileged insights and views of this majestic creature.

  • Pyrenees Hike & Drive
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San Gerardo de Dota

Costa Rica

Creep through a wilder cloud forest, for your best chance of glimpsing the majestic Resplendent quetzal.

  • Costa Rica Wildlife Vacation
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Galápagos Islands

Ecuador

Time a cruise to see elaborate mating dances by Blue-footed boobies and Waved albatrosses in April and May.

  • Ultimate Galápagos Trip
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Andalucía

Spain

Watch vast flamboyances of flamingos (surely the best collective noun) gather in the saline lagoons of Doñana.

  • Andalucía Drive & Explore
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Andalucía

Spain

Sail into the Strait of Gibraltar to look for Bottlenose and Striped dolphins; Pilot, Fin and Sperm whales.

  • Andalucía Drive & Explore
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Castile

Spain

Enjoy the expert company of host Javier as you explore the bird-rich valleys of the wide Ebro River valley.

  • Castile Riverside Inn to Inn
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7. Linger Over Local Food & Drink

We know few better ways to understand a place than through its food and drink. Here are a few ideas for your trip.

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Peru

Peru

Learn to prepare Pisco sours with a private lesson in Cusco, then enjoy Peru's finest ceviche by the coast.

  • Peru Cultural Journey
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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Explore coffee production and taste the best of the harvest as you stay on a historic finca in the coffee highlands.

  • Costa Rica Hidden Highlights
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Douro Valley

Portugal

Gain special access to Paulo's wine estate, joining him for a private river boat ride and a lingering family lunch.

  • Porto to Lisbon Road Trip
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Andalucía

Spain

Join your guide for a special tapas tour of Seville, sampling tasty food in authentic neighborhood bars.

  • Andalucía Drive & Explore
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Alentejo

Portugal

Pause for a long seafood lunch above pristine beaches as you follow the fishermen trails of the Costa Vicentina.

  • Alentejo Inn to Inn
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Andalucía

Spain

Enjoy a relaxed guided tasting session of Tim & Claire's small batch olive oil at their farmhouse B&B.

  • Córdoba to Granada Inn to Inn
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8. Sleep Somewhere Special

Where you stay matters. Warm welcomes, delicious food, lovely views... and a few stories to tell.

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Iguazú Falls

Argentina

Enjoy spectacular views of the Iguazú Falls in blissful peace as visitors depart and the light is at its best.

  • Ultimate Argentina Trip
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Basque Rioja

Spain

Kick off your boots and savour some post-walk luxury and top notch food in this iconic architectural gem.

  • Basque Rioja Inn to Inn
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Lago General Carrera

Patagonia

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Chile

Discover why Carolina and Stefan's cabins are one of our favourite places to indulge in doing absolutely nothing.

  • Carretera Austral Road Trip
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Osa Peninsula

Costa Rica

Experience an off-grid night at a Rainforest Ranger Station, in the most biodiverse place on Earth.

  • Ultimate Osa Peninsula Trip
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Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctica

Experience the peace and cold beauty of Antarctica on a night you'll never forget. Just don't expect much sleep!

  • Active Antarctica Cruise
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Catalonia

Spain

Rest up in Roy & Goretti's 800-year-old rectory house one day, Albert & Christina's quirky farmhouse the next.

  • Girona to Costa Brava Walk
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9. Get Active in the Great Outdoors

All the ways we know to indulge an adventurous spirit and challenge yourself with something new.

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Pyrenees

Spain

Take control of your river descent, manoeuvring your inflatable canoe down the lively waters of Pyreneean rivers.

  • Pyrenees Family Vacation
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Osa Peninsula

Costa Rica

Paddle past monkeys and crocodiles, and perhaps glimpse dolphins and whales, on the peaceful Pacific coast.

  • Ultimate Osa Peninsula Trip
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Cerro Castillo

Patagonia

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Chile

Make like a gaucho to ride out from your gorgeous lakeside lodge into the hills overlooking Chile's greatest lake.

  • Carretera Austral Road Trip
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Patagonia

Patagonia

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Chile

Look out for marine mammals and birdlife as you kayak on a pristine fjord, where forest meets glaciers.

  • Carretera Austral Road Trip
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Andalucía

Spain

Paddle between fishing villages along the coast of mainland Europe's only desert environment: Cabo de Gata.

  • Andalucía Road Trip
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Pyrenees

Spain

Ease the burden on your calf muscles and relax into the Pyrenees' dramatic scenery as you explore by eBike.

  • Pyrenees Hike & Drive
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Why Pura Aventura?

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Exceptional Vacations

Authentic food, characterful hotels, lovely locals and beautiful walks - that's what our clients tell us they love about our holidays and why we consistently achieve the highest possible 5* Feefo Platinum Award.

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Peace of Mind

We have frequently been praised by Which? for putting our customers first, our trips are ATOL and ABTOT protected and we personally experience every detail of our trips. In other words, you're in safe hands.

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Positive Impact

Winning praise from Wanderlust, Condé Nast and The Independent, our Travel Positive initiatives ensure that looking after the planet, the places you visit and the people you meet is engrained in every trip.