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

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

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)

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

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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Cusco: Peru’s Gateway to Adventure

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Cusco is Peru’s gateway to adventure! In the city, cobble-stoned streets lined with Inca walls connect the most important sites such as the Central Market, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun (Koricancha) found inside the church of Santo … Continue reading →

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Arrival in Peru: A First Night in Lima

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Our South America Program Director, Gretchen, will be traveling in Peru, Chile and Brazil for the next 6 weeks. Follow her story here! March 22nd: Arrival in Lima– Excitement, Humidity and Taxi Drivers Descending on what looked like numerous crisscrossed … Continue reading →

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Best Travel Apps #4 – Documenting Your Travels

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

We have rounded up our favorite apps in our Best Travel Apps series.  Here is Part IV – Documenting Your Travels, which includes: Photography Track your Wanderings Trip Journals Please visit the other installments of our Best Travel Apps series: Top … Continue reading →

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Exploring Brazil: Bonito, An Adventurer’s Paradise

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Here is part one if you haven’t already read it: Exploring Brazil: The Pantanal and Bonito Prying ourselves away from the majesty of the Pantanal’s landscapes and warmhearted people was a difficult task. To ease the pain of separation, we … Continue reading →

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Exploring Brazil: The Pantanal and Bonito

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Vibrant sunsets, pastel sunrises, crystal clear waters, scuba diving, caving, country cycling, wildlife spotting and a real taste of the Pantaneiro (Brazilian cowboy) way of life: welcome to Brazil’s Wild West. Several months ago, I had the extraordinary opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Best Travel Apps #3 – Communications

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

We have rounded up our favorite apps in our Best Travel Apps series.  Here is Part III – Communications, which includes: Learn a Language Translation Communications Please visit the other installments of our Best Travel Apps series: Top 7 Travel … Continue reading →

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Iguazu, Patagonia and Atacama: An Epic Guest Trip Report

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Jeanne and Carol just returned from an epic adventure across Argentina and Chile. Beginning their journey amongst the glittering falls in Iguazu on the boarder of Argentina and Brazil. They continued down to Argentina’s southern Patagonia and trekked through the … Continue reading →

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