Author Archives: Adventures Within Reach

Which Route on Kilimanjaro is Best for Me?

Which route is best for you?  The short answer is that the 7-day Machame Route and the 6-day Rongai Route are the most popular routes with our travelers.  BUT — it depends on what you are looking for! Kilimanjaro Route … Continue reading

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Introduction to The Luxury Salkantay Lodge to Lodge Trek

Trekking in Peru is one of the best and most sought-after adventure opportunities in South America. Experience the Salkantay Trek with our South America specialist, Gretchen! Salkantay Luxury Lodge to Lodge Trek Humantay Lake Hike To elevate your trekking experience, … Continue reading

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Airport Lounges Make Travel Special

Airport Lounges are a great way to make traveling more enjoyable.  Here are some that AWR staff has visited recently. Priority Pass San Francisco – United Red Carpet Club Light snacks – breakfast items then lunch Bar with free house … Continue reading

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An Introduction to The Luxury Lares Lodge to Lodge Trek

On the Lares Luxury Lodge to Lodge Trek, daily expeditions will lead you along seldom-traveled highland trails surrounded by exquisite snow-capped peaks, past roving herds of llamas and alpacas, around impossibly hued turquoise lakes, and through graceful waterfalls. Lares Luxury … Continue reading

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2017 Group Kilimanjaro Treks and Safaris

AWR has just announced the dates for group Kilimanjaro treks and Tanzania safaris for 2017.  There are multiple departures each month except for low season (April, May, and November).  The group safaris are offered 5-day and 7-day itineraries in standard … Continue reading

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NEW VIDEO: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak

Check out our latest video of Gretchen and Diego, from the Adventure Within Reach Team, completing the KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak! Stats: KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike: Total distance: 13 … Continue reading

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Top 5 Budget Safari Lodges and Tented Camps in Tanzania

A safari in Tanzania can still be “within reach” of all travelers.  Here are our 5 favorite budget accommodations on safari in Tanzania.  These are offered on our Group Tanzania Safaris and also on our 5-day Private Safaris. Endoro Lodge … Continue reading

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

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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PART 1: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak

The little-known KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike an outstanding mini-trip for those wanting “a taste” of the Inca Trail, but either lack the time or energy for the full 4- or 5-day Inca Trail. There is one day of … Continue reading

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NEW VIDEO: Via Ferrata + Sky Lodge + Zip-line Adventure (Sacred Valley, Peru)

This morning we were met by our guides Cesar (a tough mountain guide) and Rodrigo (an energetic rock climber and snowboarder) and escorted out to the start of our adrenaline-filled Via Ferrata mountain climb and action-packed zip-line descent in the … Continue reading

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