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Sustainable Travel — Reducing Plastic on Your Trip

The use of disposable plastic items while traveling is hard on the environment, hard on the communities left with the garbage, it’s expensive, and it can often be unhealthy. No traveler wants to leave a trail of plastic behind them, … Continue reading

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NEW TRIP! 7-Day Dolomites Trek – Alta Via 2

One of the best ways to explore the Dolomites is hiking an Alta Via, the beautiful long-distance “high routes” of the Dolomites. The Alta Via 2 is the furthest west of the Alta Vie. Dubbed the “Alta Via delle Leggende,” … Continue reading

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NEW TRIPS! In Laos, Northern Vietnam, and Thailand

Adventures Within Reach is extremely pleased to unveil three new soul-stirring Southeast Asian itineraries for our highly valued travelers. These new private tours include A fascinating short discovery trip of Luang Prabang, Laos A longer Thailand explorer-style trip with value in mind A … Continue reading

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Luxury Rainforest Experience at Mashpi Lodge

Mashpi lodge is a gorgeous luxury lodge set amid the rainforest in Ecuador.  It is only a 3-hour drive from Quito and offers an amazing wildlife experience.  You will need a minimum of 3 days for this trip, but you … Continue reading

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Climbing Kilimanjaro Responsibly with KPAP

The mistreatment of porters can be a troubling challenge in the climbing industry. We are an approved Partner company with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project – KPAP – and the International Mountain Explorers Connection – IMEC – Partner for Responsible Travel … Continue reading

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Kid Friendly Patagonia Adventures

This season we have gotten several requests from families with kids between the ages of 4 and 13 wanting to experience Patagonia in a kid-friendly way. Read on for suggestions from our Patagonia expert on how to make the best … 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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Adding the Cordillera Blanca to Your Next Peru Adventure

    Don’t have the time for a long trek while visiting Huaraz? No Problem! Take a look at our two shorter versions of Huaraz’s most iconic treks! Huaraz is an incredible destination for trekking with its snow-capped mountains, Andean … Continue reading

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AWR Now Carbon Neutral In Peru

At AWR sustainable and mindful tourism is one of our defining cornerstones. As of October 1st, we are proud to announce that we will be launching are our new carbon neutral plan for all of our Peru programs. A letter … Continue reading

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Family Gallivanting Through Peru: Machu Picchu and Beyond

This family group of five just returned from a customized version of our 7-Day Peru: Machu Picchu Tour by Train. Read on to hear about their adventure! “We used AWR last year for our Galapagos trip and we were blown … Continue reading

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