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Bradt Guide Peru & Bolivia Trekking
Ref: BRA061
For almost three decades, Peru and Bolivia has been the classic hikers' handbook. This comprehensively updated eighth edition continues to provide detailed descriptions of walking routes, together with cultural, historical and practical information, and guidance on low-impact travel. It remains the indispensable item in any rucksack.
Book Reviews
"There is no other book on sale today that presents the attractions en route so engagingly and in such depth."
-- South American Explorer
"Informative, diverting, encouraging and inspirational."
- -Joe Simpson, High Magazine
"An expert guide to hiking in Peru and Bolivia, covering all the crucial history, botany and safety matters that a culturally sensitive hiker needs."
-- Book News, US
"Indispensable item in any rucksack."
-- LATA
About this Destination
At the heart of the ancient Inca empire, and in the shadow of the mighty Andea, Peru and Bolivia boast some of the world's most rewarding long-distance treks. The glory of the region is its Inca roads, built for the fleet-footed chasquis, or runners, who conveyed messages throughout the Inca empire. Few places in the world can boast such well engineered footpaths running through such superb scenery. To visit the region without hiking some of these trails neglects one of the main reasons for going - a better understanding and appreciation of the Incas. To visit without this guidebook confines you to only the most popular and crowded trails. Do yourself a favour and get off the beaten track!
Author's Note, by Hilary Bradt & Kathy Jarvis
Broadly speaking, trekking differs from backpacking in that your gear is carried by pack animals or porters and that a local company is involved in supplying tents, food, transport etc. In effect, a trek is a package tour which leaves you free to enjoy the mountains without worrying about any of the logistics...There are many advantages of trekking over backpacking, not least that all the complications of travel in rural Peru and Bolivia are taken out of your hands. In spite of this, the ultimate hiking experience, for most people, will be with one or two chosen companions, and all the effort and hassle of backpacking. For this is what exploring the wilderness is all about. You are open to serendipitous events, you can stop when you are tired, go as far as you want, and choose the route that most appeals to you.
Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides has been writing about South America since her first trip there in 1969 when she fulfilled her dream of seeing the land of the Incas. For 13 years she led treks to Peru and Bolivia and now lectures and broadcasts on aspects of travel and low impact tourism.
Kathy Jarvis is a tour operator and experienced tour leader who presents slide shows and lectures on various aspects of the Andes. She is also author of Bradt's Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia: The Backpacker's Manual.
£12.95
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