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Category Archives: Travel Advice
Top 5 Treks in Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine, Patagonia: one of the most stunning places on Earth. When planning a trip to Patagonia, at times it can be overwhelming to choose which hikes to do while visiting Torres del Paine National Park; you want to … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Patagonia, South America, Travel Advice, Trekking
Tagged Argentina, Chile, El Calafate, Hiking, Patagonia, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, South America, Torres del Paine, Trekking, W-Trek
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You Won’t Believe These Amazing Sand Dune Pools of Brazil!
Lencois Maranheses, Brazil. The name of this park makes reference to the immense dunes that look like a bed sheet (lençóis) spread across the land. Near São Luis, Brazil this park is divided into Grandes Lençóis and Pequenos Lençóis, separated … Continue reading
Catch the Next Solar Eclipse in Argentina and Chile!
Did you catch the Solar Eclipse? Half of the AWR team got to experience it from Idaho and it was otherworldly! Unfortunately, I was unable to see it as I was in Brazil. I can’t really complain about being in … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Patagonia, Peru, South America, Travel Advice
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Season Kick-Off: 30% OFF Cape Horn Patagonia Adventure Cruise
The Australis small, luxury adventure cruise ships are offering a 30% discount for the season kick-off! On this incredible 5-Day Cape Horn Patagonian adventure voyage, follow the fjords of the southern edge of Tierra del Fuego highlighting the stunning, natural … Continue reading
NEW: Hot Air Balloon Rides Over the Atacama Desert, Chile
Have you ever wanted to go on a magical hot air balloon ride over an exotic landscape? A whole new stunning world will be revealed to you on this epic trip extension, which offers the perfect complement to any of … Continue reading
Planning a Two-Week Trip to Patagonia and Antarctica
We are often asked, how best to combine Antarctica and Patagonia with limited time. We recommend the following: Our best-selling, Antarctica expedition is our 11-Day Antarctic Peninsula Expedition. To accompany this itinerary, we recommend adding on 5 or 6 days … Continue reading
Posted in Antarctica, Argentina, Chile, Patagonia, South America, Travel Advice, Trekking
Tagged antarctica, Argentina, Chile, El Calafate, El Chalten, Patagonia, South America, Torres del Paine, Travel Planning, Ushuaia
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5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Patagonia In The Shoulder Season
The shoulder seasons in Patagonia are magical times! The shoulder seasons are: September-early November, Patagonian Spring and late-March-May, Patagonian Fall. Read on for 5 top reasons to visit Patagonia in the shoulder season: 1) The winds are less intense and … Continue reading
NEW Epic Adventures and Luxurious Cabin Experiences in El Chalten, Argentina!
As we start gearing up for Patagonia’s next season, take a look at some of the new adventure opportunities around El Chalten in Argentina’s Patagonia! Laguna Condor Refugio de Montaña: Enjoy a meal, the day or several days here! Relax … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Family Travel, Luxury, Patagonia, South America, Travel Advice, Trekking
Tagged Adventure Travel, Argentina, Biking Patagonia, Cabins, Chile, El Chalten, family adventure travel, Fitz Roy, Glacier Trekking, Glaciers, Group Travel, Mountain Cabin, Mountain Refugios, Mt. Fitz Roy, Patagonia, Refugios
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Choosing Between Torres del Paine, Fitz Roy Area or Tierra del Fuego
We are often asked: “If you had to choose between trekking in Torres del Paine, the Fitz Roy Area or Tierra del Fuego, which would you choose?” Our Patagonia expert, Gretchen, gives a quick rundown here: “It ultimately comes down … Continue reading
New Machu Picchu Regulations Update
This is following our last update on the new Machu Picchu Regulations (published June 2nd) as additional changes have been announced. Due to the steep growth of tourism to Machu Picchu in recent years, new visiting regulations have been established … Continue reading
Posted in Family Travel, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Advice, Trekking
Tagged inca trail, machu picchu, Peru, peru trekking, Travel Regulations
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