Category Archives: Trekking

Travel Advice: NOT Doing the Inca Trail and STILL Hiking at Machu Picchu

Many travelers to Machu Picchu love hiking but perhaps do not have the time, money or permit to do the Inca Trail while visiting Machu Picchu. Hiking lovers, fear not! Here are four hikes that you can do right from … Continue reading

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Travel Advice: Adding The Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca to Your Peru Adventure

Lake Titicaca seems almost Mediterranean but at a staggering 14,000 ft and surrounded by the Cordillera Real in the Andes.  The Colca Canyon has amazing hiking, quaint small villages and beautiful hot springs. Learn how to add these destinations to … Continue reading

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Peru’s Craziest Hotels

Sleep hanging from the side of cliff, in the roof the Amazon canopy or surrounded by some of the most awe-inspiring peaks of the Andes! For true adventure-seekers, check out our top three most unique and craziest hotel experiences in … Continue reading

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NEW TRIP– 3-Day Tierra del Fuego: Trekking at the End of the World

The National Park of Tierra del Fuego is in the heart of the rugged wilderness that comprises the land of fire at the end of the world. Join us on our newest adventure, Tierra del Fuego: Trekking at the End … Continue reading

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NEW TRIP– Lakes District: Rainforest Multisport Adventure

This epic adventure through the staggeringly beautiful Huilo Huilo rainforest is a daredevil’s dream: white water rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and ziplining, all topped off with a relaxing spa visit and a cold one from a local brewing pub! DAY … Continue reading

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Argentina’s Best Kept Secret: The Northwest

Northwest Argentina is beckoning! Come hike through the multicolored hills and crimson canyons of Jujuy. Follow llamas across epic salt flats where all perception is lost and land and sky seamlessly mingle. Trek among some of the most ancient Cacti … Continue reading

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Hidden Gems of Patagonia: Chile’s Top Three Parks for Trekking Lovers

Venturing south of Santiago, into the heart of Chilean Patagonia, one encounters the most impressively rich interweaving of epic national parks brimming with wildlife, biologically abundant nature reserves, jagged and glaciated peaks contrasted against wild and isolated steppe. The best … Continue reading

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Remote Beauty at the End of the World

At the end of the world beckons a remote beauty: Patagonia. Here, mighty winds, glorious sun, epic starry skies, towering glaciers, majestic mountains and turquoise lakes create an exceptional landscape dotted with spirited gauchos, doe-eyed guanacos and soaring condors. Hike … Continue reading

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NEW TRIP! 13 Day Active Bhutan with Day Hikes

AWR announces a new trip to Bhutan designed for people who want a more active tour with day hikes almost every day — 13-Day Active Bhutan with Day Hikes! Just $2995/person! In this tour, you arrive in Paro, the main … Continue reading

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NEW TRIP! 6-Day Rongai Trek (Alternate Route)

AWR announces a new route on Kilimanjaro — 6-Day Rongai Trek (Alternate Route).  Our 6-day “alternative” Rongai trek includes a night at super scenic Mawenzi Tarn Hut camp. Soak up the rugged mountain views while camping in the shadow of … Continue reading

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