From the vast, isolated Patagonian Steppe to the gorgeous Andes mountains, delicious steaks and empanadas, challenging but rewarding hikes, weather prone to dramatic changes within 15 minutes, glaciers, penguins, pumas, and guanacos galore.... this trip has it all. Upon returning home, we pulled out our roadmap of the region (thanks again for giving us yours, Xavier!!!) and talked about what else we’ll see when we come back one day.
An Incredible Experience, Would Recommend What a trek! We were a little unfortunate with low cloud for the first few days of our trek, but by the time we’d reached the top it was perfectly clear. The view was well worth the wait! Throughout the trek, our guide, Bijay, and our porter, Dawa, were incredibly helpful. Bijay was very knowledgeable about not just the Annapurna region but all things Nepal. He made us feel very accommodated throughout, going out of his way to get anything we needed. Although not speaking much English, Dawa was always very cheerful and happy to help with anything we needed. Overall, an incredible experience that I would wholly recommend.
Your Chance To Be David Attenborough For 2 Weeks!! This was a well choreographed exploration of Costa Rica, with an emphasis on exploring biodiversity and ecology thematically. The choice of hotels/lodges is excellent - you stay 2 nights everywhere which gives opportunity to explore without feeling too rushed. The trip is graded "leisurely" but in fact we seemed to be active throughout, so good basic fitness is important to get the most from the trip.
There were 16 people in our group, and whilst we greatly enjoyed the company, it felt a big group to take for nature walks - usually most of the wildlife had scarpered by the time we arrived as 16 people stomping along a trail are not exactly quiet!).
