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6/18/2024 2:07:28 PM EDT
Anyone have any experience with hiking in the Andes?

so I work most of my summer and have months of free time in the winter. I want to do a backpacking trip in that free time.

I've done the Colorado Trail, so I'm not dumb when it comes to long trails.  However, never been to South America and don't speak any other language.

What resources and information to look for?  Maybe a group or club?  Things to avoid?
6/18/2024 7:33:52 PM EDT
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If you want to go with a known company, then Backroads is really good.

We have used them for several trips to South America.
6/18/2024 8:53:26 PM EDT
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As cliche as it sounds, the Inca Trail up to the Sun Gate and Macchu Picchu.
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6/19/2024 4:47:23 PM EDT
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Have you guys done multi-week backpacking trips down there or shorter trips?

Anyone have experience with backpacking in New Zealand?

6/19/2024 6:33:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Wattles:
Have you guys done multi-week backpacking trips down there or shorter trips?

Anyone have experience with backpacking in New Zealand?

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We did this backroads trip in Peru which was 9 days, but we spent a couple extra days in Cusco.  https://www.backroads.com/trips/WPEI-9/peru-lodge-lodge-trekking-tour

We have done some tours in New Zealand, but no pure hiking.  I do know there are a huge amount of trails on the south island.


If I had to choose between the two, I would go with New Zealand (it's one of the few places we have talked about going back to).

The longest hikes we have done is 2 weeks and that's due to getting time off of work.


Norway was a great hike https://www.backroads.com/trips/WNWQ/norway-walking-hiking-tour
The Alps was pretty good too https://www.backroads.com/trips/WFII/french-italian-alps-walking-hiking-tour

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