Category Archives: Ecuador

New Airport Opens in Quito, Ecuador

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Adventures Within Reach

The new airport in Quito, Ecuador (Tababela Airport) opened on February 20, 2013. This new airport will be used to service all our Ecuador tours and Galapagos cruises. Travel time from the new airport into the city center of Quito … Continue reading →

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Great Galapagos Specials

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Adventures Within Reach

For passengers with flexibility there are some excellent specials: save up to $400 per person on select Galapagos cruises! Discounts on the Anahi 16-passenger Catamaran for February and March departures: LAST MINUTE: February 19-22, 4-day Cruise, $1350 per person – Save $390 per … Continue reading →

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Galapagos Specials!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

Our Galapagos Island experts are always keeping track of great specials to these enchanting islands! Below are some superb specials, ideal for travelers with flexible travel dates. Eclipse/ Athala Luxury Boats These are our favorite luxury boats, offering the intimate … Continue reading →

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Ecuador Trekking In The Andes

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Adventures Within Reach

Ecuador is well-known for its iconic volcanoes including Cotopaxi, Chimborazo and Cayambe. These beautiful peaks rise high above the surrounding landscape, the Ecuadorian “Páramo,” and offer the spectacle of pristine glaciers along the equator. Cotopaxi is considered to be one … Continue reading →

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Charity Auction With Go Campaign: Galapagos Cruise Donated to Raise Money

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Go Campaign is a remarkable charity that is dedicated to helping children throughout the world build a better future. By raising money and supporting over 60 programs in 19 countries, Go Campaign ensures that many worthwhile, locally-led programs are able to … Continue reading →

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Luxury Galapagos Boats: the Eclipse and Athala II

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

The Eclipse is perhaps the finest mid-sized luxury vessels to cruise the Galapagos. Accommodating 48 passengers, the Eclipse offers unparalleled service, beautifully appointed rooms, and excellent itineraries that show visitors the best of what the Galapagos has to offer. The … Continue reading →

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The Galapagos Cruise Experience – Choosing the Right Boat

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

I recently enjoyed an amazing cruise in the Galapagos (June 2011). My first trip to “the enchanted islands” (“las islas encantadas” as they were known early on to Spanish sailors who thought the often misty islands floated in the sea) … Continue reading →

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World’s 10 best places to climb

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Lonely Planet and Today Travel posted their list of the world’s 10 best places to climb.  Adventures Within Reach offers a number of the destinations on their list including Kilimanjaro, glacier trekking in Argentina, and Iquitos, Peru. However, I have … Continue reading →

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Best times to climb Ecuador’s highest mountains

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Adventures Within Reach

Ecuador is increasingly being recognized as a fantastic mountaineering destination, one of the best in the Andes, with arguably the best value. Our mountain trips feature ascents of rugged multiple volcanic peaks up to 20,000 feet. One frequently asked question … Continue reading →

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Climbing Ecuador’s Amazing Volcanoes

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

Adventure travel to Ecuador includes visiting the high peaks of the Cordillera de los Andes. Many of Ecuador’s volcanoes are capped with glaciers, offering beautiful scenery and interesting climbing objectives for mountain lovers. Our trips to these peaks take climbers … Continue reading →

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