The Three Towers

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

The untamed majesty of this 227,298-hectare national park is almost indescribable, with snowtopped massifs, glaciers, valleys and wildlife to enchant. It is a trekking wonderland, with trails taking you through dense forests, alongside waterfalls, imposing granite cliffs, and past turquoise lakes. A highlight will be the three towers, the tallest of which is Cerro Paine Grande, at a height of 2,884 metres. Take a boat tour to the Grey Glacier, one of several significant glaciers in the park. The wall of crevassed blue ice, accompanied by icebergs floating in turquoise-grey water is captivating. While in the park, go horse riding with a gaucho or do a photography tour to try and capture the beauty in your lens. You might spot condors, guanacos, or if you are lucky, the elusive puma on your travels.

Arches National Park, Utah, USA

With the park entrance just eight km out of Moab, Arches National Park is easily accessible for visitors to this adventureladen red rock town. Arches lives up to its name, with more than 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, and giant balanced rocks. There is a lot to do, with many hiking trails – including the popular hike to Delicate Arch – as well as stargazing and tours. Arches is one of Utah’s ‘Mighty 5 National Parks’, with the others being Canyonlands National Park, Zion, Capital Reef and Bryce Canyon.