Category Archives: Trip Journals

Hiking In Torres del Paine Was An Amazing Experience!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

This family of 9 just returned from hiking the W-trek in Torres del Paine, Chile. Read on to hear their account: “We would highly recommend Gretchen and AWR to friends and others for their travel needs. Our trip was great … Continue reading →

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Puritama Hot Springs: An Oasis in the Atacama Desert

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Last month, our South America Program Director, Gretchen Traut, along with her husband, Diego Arelano, were traveling in Chile’s Atacama Desert and got to trek to the Puritama Hot Springs while staying Explora Atacama! Take part in their adventure with … Continue reading →

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Atacama: An Adventurer’s Playground

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

From Salta, in northwestern Argentina, I planned to head east and visit Chile’s Atacama Desert. I had been there in 2014 for a week and was left completely mesmerized. The contrast of fiery-colored canyons, impressive dunes, enchanting hot springs and … Continue reading →

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Mountain Biking Maras and Moray

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

This past April, our South America Program Director, Gretchen Traut, along with her husband, Diego Arelano, were traveling in Peru and got to experience Maras and Moray, in the Sacred Valley while mountain biking! Take part in their adventure with … Continue reading →

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Trekking To The Clouds: An Inca Trail In Argentina

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

The following morning, I set out with my companions to embark on the exhilarating Trek to the Clouds! This trek was developed based on the famous “train to the clouds” that used to run through the high Andes connecting Salta … Continue reading →

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Transformative Father-Daughter Inca Trail Journey

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

This father-daughter duo just completed the Inca Trail together and shared their incredible experience with us upon their return. Continue on to hear about their transformative journey! “This vacation was not only great for us because we achieved so much … Continue reading →

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Exploring Salta: Argentina’s Undiscovered Land of Adventure and Wine PART 1

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Arriving in Salta, located in northwest Argentina, from Buenos Aires always turns my world upside down. It had been three years since I was in Salta last. Salta is one of Argentina’s best kept secrets for nature and adventure enthusiasts … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Staff Members: Robin Paschall & Dean Paschall Travel Dates: June 2017 Destinations Visited:  Napa & Sonoma Valley, California Two of our staff explored this great region in the U.S.  There are many adventure opportunities here, including hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, hot … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Peru with Machu Picchu, Amazon Rainforest, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Traveler: Tina C. Travel Dates: July 18-August 4, 2014 Destination Visited: Machu Picchu, Amazon Rainforest, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley We decided to go to Peru last fall, as we had laid out plans to undertake 3 days in the … Continue reading →

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PART 2: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

In the morning we arise early and visit the central plaza of Aguas Calientes and a small local market. The surrounding mountains, blanketed in jungle, seem to seamlessly merge with the town. Spindly fingers of mist hang low at this … Continue reading →

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