Author Archives: Adventures Within Reach

NEW TRIP! 7-Day Los Glaciares National Park: Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre Trek

From north to south, trek to the basecamps of Mt. Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, camping at each and trekking to Paso del Viento with views of the second largest icecap outside the polar regions! Experience classic Argentine Patagonia landscapes … Continue reading

Posted in Argentina, Chile, Family Travel, Patagonia, Trekking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Puritama Hot Springs: An Oasis in the Atacama Desert

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

Posted in Chile, Family Travel, South America, Trekking, Trip Journals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Atacama: An Adventurer’s Playground

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

Posted in Argentina, Chile, Family Travel, Luxury, South America, Trekking, Trip Journals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

NEW TRIP: 9-Day Costa Rica Hiking Adventure

Our new 9-day Costa Rica Hiking Adventure includes three distinct and compelling ecosystems: Scenic Arenal Volcano Mystic Monteverde Cloud Forest Beautiful Manuel Antonio on the central Pacific coast This flexible adventure is designed for travelers who want to get out of … Continue reading

Posted in Costa Rica, Trekking | Leave a comment

Mountain Biking Maras and Moray

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

Posted in Family Travel, Peru, South America, Trip Journals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Trekking To The Clouds: An Inca Trail In Argentina

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

Posted in Family Travel, Inca Trail, South America, Trekking, Trip Journals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gastronomic Delights and Mummies in Salta, Argentina

Once back in Salta, I had just enough time to visit the fascinating MAAM (Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña de Salta, Salta Museum of High Altitude Archeology), experience some of the incredible local restaurants and head off to the … Continue reading

Posted in Aconcagua, Argentina, Chile, Family Travel, Inca Trail, South America, Trekking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Exploring Salta: Argentina’s Undiscovered Land of Adventure and Wine PART 2

This morning we awoke to the mountain mist lifting from the rustic fields stretching out around Cachi. We piled into Jorge’s 4×4 and set off on the windy roads towards the famous high altitude vineyards of Donald Hess’ Colome. (Read … Continue reading

Posted in Argentina, Chile, Family Travel, Luxury, South America, Trekking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Transformative Father-Daughter Inca Trail Journey

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

Posted in Family Travel, Machu Picchu, Peru, Trekking, Trip Journals | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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

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

Posted in Argentina, Chile, Luxury, Trekking, Trip Journals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments