Pudu Puda Travel (2025)

05/04/2025

We are wrapping up another amazing season in Patagonia, grateful for all the buena onda and new friendships forged with travellers who have ventured this far south to explore our beautiful backyard with us.

Every year, Pudu Puda Travel continues to cement our role as Southeast Asia's leading South America specialists, and this would not be possible without our trusted partners .natales .patagonia

We are looking forward to another stellar season in 2025-26. See you in the surreal south! 🩵

29/03/2025

Three beautiful hikes against the majestic backdrop of Colca Canyon in southern Peru. My legs are still tired from the huge descent from Achachihua to Llahuar, but it was eye opening to trek from the plateau to the canyon floor. We also hiked to Uyo Uyo, a village where the Kollawa people used to live. But one of our most memorable moments was probably the few seconds of connection with a juvenile Andean condor in an upclose encounter atop Chimpa Fortress.

March is a great time of the year to visit the region. The rainy season is finally coming to an end, plenty of sunshine especially in the morning, and the wild flowers of a multitude of colours are in full bloom.

Get in touch with us to find out more about the best way to explore one of the world's deepest canyons, as well as the highly underrated city of Arequipa and its rich cuisine!

20/03/2025

The polar regions’ silent & icy landscapes, the infinite possibilities of adventure and the opportunity of seeing some of the rarest natural events on Earth will be a life-changing journey. Between Svalbard, Iceland, South Georgia and the White Continent, intrepid travellers looking for a bucket list worthy trip would be spoilt for choice.

Get in touch with us to find out about promotional fares on selected 2025 voyages on some of the best expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica, including our partners at . As experts in exploring remote lands, our team is happy to shortlist suitable options based on your travel preferences and also ensure that you are best prepared for these explorations.

05/03/2025

After almost a year long closure, has reopened on the verdant banks of the Waikato River in Taupō. Recognised as the grande dame of luxury lodges in New Zealand, the property enters her second century with a beautiful redesign to welcome the next generation of global luxury travellers, including some of our own! We are low-key obsessing about the River Room, which is the beating heart of the lodge, as well as the new wellness grounds.

Taupō is the doorstep to pristine wilderness where you can learn flyfishing, dramatic volcanic landscape of Tongariro National Park, as well as Rotorua which is renowned for its rich Māori culture. Get in touch to find out more about multi-generational trips to New Zealand which can include a private movie set tour of Hobbiton, a couple’s active getaway or even an epic solo trip in the Land of the Long White Cloud.

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01/03/2025

What’s on our travellers’ agendas so far in 2025: cultural immersion with the Naxi people of Lijiang, mokoro safari in the Okavango Delta, exploring the White Continent on a luxury expedition cruise, revisiting Japan off the beaten path, riding across the wild frontiers of Patagonia, traversing the largest salt flat on earth, to name a few!

We are experts in crafting inspirational travel in remote places. Get in touch with us to see where we can take you next! Email us at [email protected] or book a complimentary 30-minute brainstorming session via our link in bio.

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24/02/2025

Remote places may be synonymous with intrepid adventures, but they could also be where you seek rest and tranquility with the waves lapping against the softest, whitest sand while you enjoy a Castaway Picnic on a private island.

From now until 30 April 2025, book a stay at one of our favourite Maldivian resorts with their Stay 2 Pay 1 promo. For guests who are looking for an extended getaway, enjoy complimentary seaplane transfers for stays of 7 nights or more. Terms & conditions apply. Get in touch with us at [email protected] to find out more about spectacular Maldivian sunsets and family-friendly excursions out at sea!

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15/02/2025

This Easter break, how about spending time on the stunning beaches of Sumba catching epic waves, swimming with friendly horses, embracing the vibrant local culture and participating in exciting Easter-themed activities for the whole family?

is offering a Stay 7 Pay 5 promotion for stays between 19 and 30 April 2025, with the following inclusions:
🩵 Round trip airport transfers
🩵 Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner and all non-alcoholic drinks
🩵 Tour of the Sumba Foundation projects
🩵 Resort activities such as padel, pickleball, snorkelling and SUP
🩵 Scheduled group yoga & meditation classes
🩵 Special Easter turndown
🩵 Chocolate making class
🩵 Festive Easter brunch
🩵 1 night Private Chef and nanny services for the entire stay for certain villa types

Get in touch with us to find out more about planning a fun-filled family adventure to this award-winning paradise at the Edge of Wildness!

03/02/2025

Bhutan’s two national carriers have announced new routes and increased frequency of flights connecting the Land of the Thunder Dragon to the world! You can now fly direct from Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai to Paro. With increased connectivity, this is an opportunity for you to discover the place we are so deeply connected to. DrukAir and Bhutan Airlines are also offering discounted flights on certain dates during 2025.

We can’t wait to share our favourite lodges with you - Amankora Paro nestled deeply in a lush pine forest, COMO Uma Paro where you can taste Chef Tshering’s delicious culinary offering, Gangtey Lodge and its sweeping views of Phobjikha Valley and some other pocket-sized hotels you would also love to call your home away from home.

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27/01/2025

After flying amongst the towering mountains of the Mt Aspiring National Park in Buttercup (a bright yellow 3-passenger Cessna plane), Captain Hamish dropped us off on a remote airstrip in Siberia Valley. I crossed the shin-deep Siberia Stream, unable to feel my feet within seconds of being in the icy cold glacial waters. The Siberia Experience by is the ultimate Fly, Walk & Jet Boat experience. Far removed from civilisation, I hiked for a few hours through a beautiful beech forest in the Wilkin Valley before being picked up by to cruise my way back to Makarora.

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22/01/2025

It is difficult not to fall in love with a new destination when our first day out looked like this. Great flying conditions, sunshine, an alpine landing next to a tarn, another landing at Earnslaw Burn which was an absolute gem, as well as a stellar pilot like Scotty from , all made for a memorable flight over the Southern Alps to Milford Sound. What made it more special was being able to share my parents' first heli experience 🩵

Looking for a destination with epic landscapes for multi-generational travel? Get in touch with us at [email protected] to start planning your family's next bucket list trip!

07/01/2025

Being able to share our love for the great outdoors as a familyhas always been important to us. Three years ago, we embarked on our first multi-day trekking adventure with our toddler to La Junta Valley in Cochamo. To start her young, so to speak. Surrounded by ancient Patagonian cypresses (alerces) and birdsong, we hiked to a mountain refuge where we spent the night before heading even deeper into Valle Co**ha, home to the granite peaks of Cerros Gorila, Laguna, Wawalun and Anfiteatro.

Pudu Puda Travel is Singapore’s leading South America travel specialist. Get in touch with us to find out more about family adventures to Chile.

03/01/2025

Rising more than 70 metres above the surface of lake Lago Argentino, Perito Moreno glacier in Argentine Patagonia is a sight to behold!

A trip to Perito Moreno glacier is best combined with nearby destinations like El Chalten and Torres del Paine National Park. You can get up close to the ice in many ways. If you are up for an adventure, you can trek on the glacier itself or take a boat to the edge of the ice for a moderate hike. Otherwise, you can also observe the ice breaking off from close proximity along the network of wooden walkways.

18/12/2024

Nothing quite epitomises slow travel like taking a train. An adventure such as travelling the fabled route from Cusco, the historical capital of the Inca Empire, to Machu Picchu deserves an exceptional journey with the . And aboard the multi-day , the unique and unforgettable journey which traverses high altitude landscapes itself becomes the destination.

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15/12/2024

Planning for our scouting trips in 2025 is in full swing! We will be flying to our trailhead in New Zealand’s Southern Alps on Buttercup, staying on the country’s first Carbon Zero-certified farm, hiking in the Himalayas from one village house to another in Ladakh, venturing even deeper into one of Bhutan’s most secluded regions and then meeting some of the best minds in luxury Latin American travel at a retreat in Chapada dos Veadeiros.

What is on your wish list for 2025?

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12/12/2024

What midweek in Patagonia looks like: took advantage of an unseasonably long weather window (hoping I didn't jinx it) to visit 's Estancia Silvio Torres and learn about their conservation vision, stopped along the road to catch up with friends participating in 's "arreo" where they move sheep to the summer pastures, enjoyed unobstructed views of the towers from various angles and a short walk in the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve. Days like these remind me why we chose this part of the world to call our home.

Come explore Patagonia with us locals! Get in touch at [email protected] to plan an authentic discovery of Chile's surreal south.

04/12/2024

Deep into the remote vastness of the puna and surrounded by some of the highest peaks of the Andes, our adventure to the northeast corner of Argentina was a multi-day, multicoloured adventure.

The otherworldly columns of Campo de Piedra Pómez were formed by an ancient pyroclastic cloud and shaped by the harsh weather elements, while the origin of the Cono de Arita in the middle of one of the world’s largest salt flats is still unknown.

Puna means high and arid plateau, very much treeless, and is home to flora and fauna which can withstand the extreme conditions of dryness and significant temperature change during the day. And as we covered long distances by 4WD, we sometimes stopped at little oasis villages. There was one which was occupied by two squabbling siblings, each occupying a house on opposite ends of the oasis. This story does not seem uncommon, as I know of a similar story in a small village in the north of Chile.

Whenever you’re ready to plan an epic road trip like this on paths less travelled, accompanied by homemade empanadas you will learn to make with the the chef from , check in with us at [email protected]!

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27/11/2024

This week has been all about planning Nordic adventures and this has us dreaming of northern lights and soaking in mineral-rich geothermal pools in Iceland.

’s Deplar Farm is located literally on top of the world in the remote and mountainous Troll Peninsula. This is solitude in its purest form. Its architecture is designed with the northern lights in mind, with sky-facing loungers in the thermally heated outdoor pool and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the lodge so you can enjoy an uninterrupted connection to the night sky.

Once a 15th century sheep farm, it is now an award-winning adventure lodge with all-inclusive guided adventures such as hiking, snow shoeing, fat biking and ice fishing.

We seem to be partial to sheep farms turned luxury getaways! From Iceland to the far south of Chilean Patagonia, and even New Zealand, we work with luxury farms to curate memorable outdoor holidays for friends and families alike. Get in touch with us at [email protected] to plan your next farmstay!

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15/11/2024

Bhutan is made for soulful journeys.

In Tibetan Buddhism, a beyul is a sacred and hidden place where the physical and spiritual worlds overlap, and serves as a refuge. While catching up with one of our travellers who is currently on the ground, I was reflecting on how Bhutan as a place nourishes travellers who go there not only to marvel at its landscapes and unique architecture, but to experience traversing the destination through the profound spirituality and kindness of its people, very much like discovering a beyul.

We invite you to travel to the Land of the Thunder Dragon to experience its unspoken magic, and have no doubts that the locals will impress you with their pride for their beautiful mountainous country, their rich culture and religion – all intertwined to create the country’s unique Himalayan heritage, and their warm hospitality.

Get in touch with our Bhutan destination experts at [email protected] to start planning your Bhutanese exploration.

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