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Category Archives: Sustainable Tourism
The Right Way to Explore Torres del Paine: The Patagonia O-Circuit
We love to do things fast these days, but the reality is sometimes you just need to take it slow. The W trek is an excellent case in point because it can pass by far too quickly, which is a … Continue reading
Sustainable Travel — Reducing Plastic
In light of our Carbon Neutrality in Peru, we would like to take a quick moment to talk to our travelers about avoiding plastic while traveling (and at home!). The use of disposable plastic items while traveling is: hard on … Continue reading
Adding the Cordillera Blanca to Your Next Peru Adventure
Don’t have the time for a long trek while visiting Huaraz? No Problem! Take a look at our two shorter versions of Huaraz’s most iconic treks! Huaraz is an incredible destination for trekking with its snow-capped mountains, Andean … Continue reading
Posted in Family Travel, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Advice, Trekking
Tagged Alpine, Camping, Cordillera Blanca, Hiking, Huaraz, Huayhuash, Peru, Santa Cruz Loop, Trekking
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AWR Now Carbon Neutral In Peru
At AWR sustainable and mindful tourism is one of our defining cornerstones. As of October 1st, we are proud to announce that we will be launching are our new carbon neutral plan for all of our Peru programs. A letter … Continue reading
Make a Difference Group Climbs Kilimanjaro to Help Local Tanzanian Children (August 2018)
Climbing the tallest mountain in Africa is not your average adventure. In fact, it can be life changing. In August 2018, Gina Galdabini of Chicago, IL, Paula Gambina of Redondo Beach, CA, and Joey Villarreal of Los Angeles, CA will … Continue reading
Posted in Kilimanjaro, Safari, Sustainable Tourism, Tanzania
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How To Avoid Crowds at Machu Picchu
In light of AFAR magazine’s most recent article, “The True Magic of Machu Picchu Isn’t Where You Think It Is”, we would like to highlight the items that they discuss, and we offer, that will help make your next adventure … Continue reading
Experiencing Luxury on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
At AWR we pride ourselves in always working top-tier local guides who make all the difference when traveling to a new destination. Read on to hear from two AWR travelers who just returned from the 5-day Luxury Inca Trail Trek … Continue reading
Posted in Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Advice, Trekking
Tagged Adventure Travel, Couples Travel, Guide Reviews, Hiking, inca trail, Luxury, machu picchu, Peru, Romantic Travel, Salkantay, Trekking
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New W Trek Departures For Early Spring in Patagonia
We have exciting news! If you have been thinking about taking a trip to Patagonia to hike when the cold of winter is coming to an end, then you might want to keep on reading. This September we have three … Continue reading
Posted in Chile, Family Travel, Patagonia, South America, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Advice, Trekking
Tagged Chile, EcoCamp, El Calafate, El Chalten, family travel, Glaciers, Hiking, Patagonia, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, September Travel, Sustainable Travel, Torres del Paine, Trekking, W-Trek, WTrek
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Family Patagonia Adventure
This family of four just returned from trekking in Argentina and Chile. They began their adventure in Buenos Aires, continued on to trek and visit glaciers in El Calafate and El Chalten, explored the incredible Torres del Paine National Park … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Family Travel, Luxury, Patagonia, South America, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Advice, Trekking
Tagged Adventure Travel, Argentina, Buenos AIres, Chile, El Calafate, El Chalten, Family Adventure, family travel, Los Glaciares, Multigenerational travel, Patagonia, Patagonia Camp, Punta Arenas, Santiago, Torres del Paine, W-Trek
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Bahian Magic at UXUA: Trancoso, Brazil
Our own South America Program Director and Brazil expert, Gretchen, just returned from a family dream holiday at the incredible UXUA hotel in Trancoso, Brazil. Read on as she describes her experience at UXUA and exploring Trancoso. Authenticity is the … Continue reading