Category Archives: South America

3 Ways to do the Famous W Trek in Torres del Paine

Trekking season in Patagonia is upon us! Read on to discover three different ways to do the famous W Trek in Torres del Paine with us this season. 1) Self-guided 5-Day Patagonia: Traditional W Trek in Torres del Paine (Staying … Continue reading

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Discover The Ballestas Islands of Peru

The Ballestas Islands are located right off the coast of Paracas, a vibrant wildlife sanctuary filled with a stunning scenery and a variety of wildlife species. Discover the islands and see the stunning rock formations and landscapes that surround them. … Continue reading

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The More You Know: Argentina Travel Tips

A successful trip to Argentina begins before the adventure! Read on for our tips on weather and when to go, packing and literature. WHEN TO GO: The best time to visit Argentina depends on the region you’re traveling to. October … Continue reading

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NEW VIDEO: Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Embark on a journey with us along the extraordinary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! The legendary Inca Trail takes you through the diverse wilderness of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, passing numerous Inca ruins on the magnificent stone highway before … Continue reading

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The More You Know: Chile Travel Tips

A successful trip to Chile begins before the adventure! Read on for our tips on When To Go What To Bring Additional Reading & Advice 1) WHEN TO GO: The best time to visit Chile depends on the region you’re … Continue reading

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Top 10 Off the Beaten Path “Bucket List” Adventures

Overcrowding at some of the world’s most iconic sites and destinations has become a fast growing issue over the past years. With this in mind, our team at AWR has put together our favorite ALTERNATIVE bucket list adventures: just as … Continue reading

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GUEST REVIEW: Lima, Lares Trek and the Amazon

This group of four just returned from a custom 15-day Peru adventure. They began in the culinary capital of South America and capital city of Peru, Lima. From there, they made their way up to the colonial and historic streets … Continue reading

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GUEST REVIEW: Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, Maras and Moray

This couple just returned from a custom Peru adventure to Machu Picchu. Read on to hear what they have to say: “We highly recommend AWR. I liked their reminder emails a lot. There was a lot of info and it … Continue reading

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GUEST REVIEW: Rainbow Mountain, Rafting and The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Doreen and Karen just returned from a custom Peru adventure with us! Read on to hear about their trip highlights and get an even greater insight to their journey through their photos! Trip highlights: –Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu … Continue reading

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Top 5 Museums to Visit in Santiago

On your next trip to Patagonia or Atacama, take some time to explore Chile‘s exciting capital and dive deep into the country’s local history and culture via the numerous museums that the city has to offer! Read on for our … Continue reading

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