Subscribe to Blog via Email
Join 3,855 other subscribers-
Recent Posts
- Cape Horn Voyage with Australis
- Hotels in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Planning Your Trip to Cape Town
- Hotels in Cape Town, South Africa
- Hotels in Winelands: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
- Cape Town: Wineries for Families
- Okavango Delta Sleep Out Deck
- Salt Pans Sleep Out at Leroo La Tau in Botswana
- Johannesburg Airport Hotels
- Travel Apps 2024
Categories
- Aconcagua (15)
- Alps (19)
- Amazon (13)
- Antarctica (18)
- Argentina (71)
- Bhutan (13)
- Bolivia (5)
- Botswana (8)
- Brazil (43)
- Buenos Aires (5)
- Cambodia (6)
- Camino de Santiago (12)
- Chile (88)
- Colombia (10)
- Costa Rica (24)
- Cuba (1)
- Dolomites (9)
- Easter Island (2)
- Ecuador (38)
- Europe (34)
- Family Travel (82)
- Galapagos (52)
- Iceland (4)
- Iguazu-Argentina (3)
- Iguazu-Brazil (2)
- Inca Trail (59)
- India (5)
- Kayak (4)
- Kenya (24)
- Kilimanjaro (103)
- Laos (5)
- Luxury (61)
- Machu Picchu (74)
- Mendoza (2)
- Morocco (6)
- Myanmar (9)
- Nepal (28)
- News (79)
- Packing (8)
- Panama (2)
- Patagonia (64)
- Peru (147)
- Safari (99)
- South Africa (19)
- South America (129)
- Southeast Asia (28)
- Specials (26)
- Sustainable Tourism (38)
- Tanzania (162)
- Thailand (13)
- Tibet (20)
- Travel Advice (111)
- Travel Products (9)
- Travel Technology (7)
- Trekking (195)
- Trip Journals (53)
- Trip Photos (16)
- Uganda / Rwanda (25)
- Victoria Falls (1)
- Vietnam (7)
- W-Trek (5)
- Zanzibar (5)
Archives
Like us on Facebook
Category Archives: Trekking
New Trip: 8-Day Colombia Los Nevados Trekking
Enjoy an awesome mix of city, mountains, and rural coffee country on our new custom, private 8-Day Colombia Los Nevados Trekking Tour that you can start any day of the year! The trek has a number of days at over … Continue reading
Posted in Colombia, South America, Trekking
Tagged bogota, Botero Museum, Cardenas River, Cerro Monserrate, Cocora Valley, El Cedral, El Jordan, Gold Museum, hot springs, La Candelaria, La Pastora refuge, mountain tapirs, Otun Quimbaya Wildlife Sanctuary, Paloquemao, Pereira, Plaza de Bolivar, Salento, Santa Rosa de Cabal, trek
Leave a comment
5 Things to do in Aguas Calientes that DON’T include Machu Picchu
With the new Machu Picchu time slot regulations, most guests will now be spending at least one night in Aguas Calientes, the little town located below the Machu Picchu citadel. For those with some extra time, wanting to explore Aguas … Continue reading
Posted in Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trekking
Tagged Aguas Calientes, machu picchu, Peru, Urubamba River
Leave a comment
Tips For Altitude Acclimatization in Peru
When traveling to Peru, we have many guests ask us about altitude acclimatization for when they arrive in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Colca Canyon and/or Arequipa. Here is a quick list of tips to remember … Continue reading
Posted in Family Travel, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, Trekking
Tagged Altitude, inca trail, Machu Pichu, Peru, South America, Travel Tips, Trekking
1 Comment
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, Trekking
Tagged antarctica, Argentina, Chile, El Calafate, El Chalten, Patagonia, South America, Torres del Paine, Travel Planning, Trip Planning, Ushuaia
Leave a comment
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
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Patagonia, South America, Trekking
Tagged Argentina, Chile, El Calafate, El Chalten, Patagonia, Patagonia Fall, Patagonia Spring, Shoulder Season, South America, Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine, Trekking, W-Trek, WTrek
Leave a comment
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! Come check out some new options in Los Glaciares National Park! Laguna Condor Refugio de … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Family Travel, Luxury, Patagonia, South America, 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
1 Comment
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
Truly Sustainable Adventures in South America
This weekend we would like to highlight our some of our best sustainable tourism adventure options in South America! Hiking and Camping in Argentina Hiking is a growing trend for independent travelers in search of a personal challenge and a … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Family Travel, Patagonia, South America, Sustainable Tourism, Trekking
Tagged adventure travel with purpose, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, colombia, Community-based tourism, Hiking, make a difference, South America, Sustainable Tourism, travel with purpose, Trekking
Leave a comment
Bucket List Adventures: Lencois Maranhenses
The lagoons are full, it’s the best time to visit this sensational national park! This year, due to heavy rainfall, the lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park have been full since March and will probably maintain their water level until … Continue reading
Chilean High Mountain Expeditions
Climbing a mountain or a volcano and reaching peaks of more than 5,000 meters (16,400 feet above sea level) is a unique experience. Preparing to go up to the Licancabur volcano is a challenge for every mountain lover, and even … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Luxury, Patagonia, South America, Trekking
Tagged Adventure Travel, Argentina, Atacama, Atacama Desert, Bolivia, Chile, Climbing, Epic, Hiking, Jujuy, Licancabur, Patagonia, Salta, Stargazing, Trekking, Uyuni, Volcano Climbing
Leave a comment