Category Archives: Trekking

VIDEO: Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek

Come trace the steps of our breathtaking 5-Day Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek here: Want to join the adventure and book this trek for your next Peru adventure? Contact us! Your friendly Peru expert, Gretchen

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NEW TRIP! 5-Day Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek

Our 5-Day Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek is a breathtaking journey in the Cordillera Vilcanota, on a route we call the “Camino Del Apu Ausangate”, the route to the sacred Rainbow Mountain. Apus, or “sacred mountains” in Quechua, … Continue reading

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NEW TRIP! 3-Day Petropolis Teresopolis Trek

Just outside of Rio lies the mind-blowing Serra dos Orgaos National Park and mountain range. Trek one of Brazil’s most beautiful routes through this incredible park on the 3-Day Petropolis Teresopolis Trek! The trail is known for its breathtaking vistas, … Continue reading

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Using GPS on the Camino de Santiago Trek

The Camino trail is relatively easy to follow — the route is very well sign-posted, so you just follow the yellow arrows and shell signs along the way. However, after you book your Camino de Santiago Trek we can also … Continue reading

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TRIP REPORT: Adventures In The Cordillera Blanca of Peru

Over the past two weeks, our South America program director, Gretchen, has been exploring the Ancash region of Peru. Read on to hear about wild treks, hidden glacial lakes, towering peaks and cozy mountain huts all found in the Cordillera … Continue reading

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Colorful Treks in The Andes of Peru

Embark on an Andes trek and discover a show of beauty only Mother Nature could deliver. Vivid green valleys accented with crystal clear pools eternally reflect the sky above. Turquoise lagoons are made even more beautiful by the soaring glacial … Continue reading

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7 Bucket List Trips for 2019

The end of the year is around the corner and our travelers are already scheming to hit more of their bucket list destinations in 2019 than ever before! While most people’s bucket lists vary, there are a few iconic places … Continue reading

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Make A Difference in Tanzania and Nepal in 2019

If you want to “travel with a purpose”, Make A Difference is offering two great charity trips in 2019 — Kilimanjaro in July and Everest Base Camp in October. These trips typically sell out, so contact us right away if … Continue reading

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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

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NEW TRIP! 6-Day Dolomites Trek – Alta Via 1

We are excited to introduce Dolomites treks to our list of amazing adventures! Starting with the The Alta Via 1 is a fantastic trek, highlighted by breathtaking views, rustic and lively mountain refuges, a sense of excitement of what lies … Continue reading

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