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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 4 – Hike to Colpa Lodge

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

Today, we had a relaxed start 8:45 AM. The hike is 5 miles downhill and 3000 feet vertical over 4 hours. There were lots of flowers, plants, and birds, including Andean Ibis, orchids, and huge yellow corn flowers. Everyone wore … Continue reading →

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 3 – Salkantay Pass

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

Today is the hardest day of the trek, and the highest point of Salkantay Pass at 15,090ft/4600mt. The hike is 4 miles up and 3.5 miles down. Breakfast at 6 AM / Gather for departure at 7:00-7:15 AM. The hike … Continue reading →

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 6 – Hike to Aobamba River, Train to Aguas Calientes

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

Our last day of hiking! We had a great stop at a viewpoint where we could see Machu Picchu in the distance. Another stop at the Yactapat Ruins, which is fascinating. The end of the hike is at the train … Continue reading →

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Peru: Luxury Lodge Trek – Day 2 – Day Hike to Humantay Lake

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

Today is a day hike to a beautiful turquoise lake at 13,845ft/4,221mt — Humantay Lake. Schedule: For this hike, you go up one trail and down another so we don’t run into people. It is a spectacular turquoise lake, but … Continue reading →

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Dolomites: Via Ferrata

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

A via ferrata is a climbing route in the mountains that uses steel cables, rungs, or ladders, fixed to the rock to which the climbers affix a harness with two leashes, which allows the climbers to secure themselves to safely … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Trip to Buenos Aires

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

How to plan your trip to Buenos Aires! 1) Plan your days of the week: 2) Then plan your meals and evening entertainment plans. Options for evening are (book in advance): Great neighborhoods for dinner and nightlife: Lunch options: Steakhouses: … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Mendoza

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

There is a great selection of hotels for your visit to Mendoza! 1) Posada Verde Oliva (Maipu / low 4-star) The Posada Verde Oliva has 10 Rooms: The only difference between Standard and Superior is the size. All rooms have … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Buenos Aires: Palermo Soho

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

There are some amazing hotels in the Palermo neighborhood for your visit to Buenos Aires. In Palmero, there are endless restaurants and bars. This is a great area if you are looking for nightlife. We do not recommend staying in … Continue reading →

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W-Trek: EcoCamp – Las Torres – Camping – Refugios

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

There are a few options for hiking the 5-Day W-Trek: A couple of basic differences between the options: Here is a map of the W-Trek.  EcoCamp is right next to Hotel Las Torres (and Welcome Center) in the Central Sector. … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Buenos Aires: Recoleta

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Adventures Within Reach

There are some amazing hotels in the Recoleta neighborhood for your visit to Buenos Aires. In Recoleta, at night, go to the Alvear Park by the Recoleta Cemetery.  It is very lively with local people out for a stroll with … Continue reading →

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