Our Trek Tips guide has been prepared to provide you with much of what you'll need to know about your forthcoming trek, however, it is not a complete guide. Your Tour Leader will provide you with a much more detailed information en route. As you prepare for your journey, please take time to consider some important points.

We have published the most important Trek Tips & Destination information on our website and you can browse the sections by using the left-hand links. To read the Trek Tips information offline please download the TrekAmerica or TrekAdventures South America acrobat pdf file.

We have put a lot of effort into organising your holiday, but its final success depends on you - so be adventurous and make the most of each and every opportunity as it arises. Participation is a key factor in the success of your trek. The more you and your fellow trekkers put into your trek, the more entertaining, enlightening and fulfilling your holiday will be.

You may be on tour, but don't lose your self-reliance. When we get to cities or parks where you are on your own for the day, go out and explore. Take subways, trolleys and buses. Go for a hike, get to know the place intimately, stay out all night if you want to.... Live It Up! When you visit cities or towns, you will have the opportunity to dance and party to your heart's content. Enjoy the nightlife and let loose. However, when you are in the campsites, especially the National Parks, remember that quiet hours are in effect. Please respect your fellow campers who are there for the peace and tranquility of camping. Enjoy the campfire nights without disturbing your neighbours.

Another matter that is becoming increasingly important is for all of us to become more aware of the delicate balance that exists in the variety of natural wonders you will visit. National Parks and Monuments, archaeological sites and other sensitive areas should and must be treated with respect. TrekAmerica strives to operate treks with minimum impact on the land. So, if you see a notice to 'stay on the path' or 'please do not feed the animals', please be a responsible traveller and understand that there is a good reason for the notice.

A final point to consider is that TrekAmerica groups are made up of a variety of nationalities. English is the common language, so please make every effort to speak English for the group's benefit. If English is your native language, please speak a bit slower and more clearly for the benefit of non-native English speakers. Good communication will make for a more enjoyable trek and will give you the opportunity to meet more locals as you travel.

Flexibility is the key with TrekAmerica! Our routes are not completely rigid - so if there is a chance to take a back road, or spend longer at the beach, or take in an unexpected attraction or festival, then we do it!

Have a great time and keep on Trekking!