Love gorgeous landscapes and being out in the wild?
These guided treks will take you off the beaten path.
The elevation here is nearly 12,000 feet, and the views of the Sacred Valley below are impressive.
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On a trek withUpscape Travel, spend nine days traversing areas like Patagonia National Park.
Four-wheel drive vehicles deliver you to the starting point, where the hike through the dunes begins.
The culture is shared through storytelling and meals, with nights spent in hammock camps and community guesthouses.
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On a journey withFlashpackerConnect, you’ll cross mountain passes ranging between 15,000 and 17,000 feet.
Llamas carry all the gear and supplies, leaving you unburdened to tackle the rugged terrain.
The true prize of this journey is at the treks end.
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Cross the Antisana Reserve and Cotopaxi National Park, camping for three nights in the shadow of the Andes.
A stop at the Papallacta thermal springs is your reward at the end of the journey.
Before heading home, you have a night in El Calafate to enjoy some Argentinian delicacies.
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