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Category Archives: Trip Journals
Spectacular Sri Lanka: Part 1 of The Incredible Beattie and Washer Family 2018 SE Asia Adventure
The Beattie and Washer families have already completed several epic journeys with Adventures Within Reach. At AWR we love helping our guests with select adventure destinations beyond what we list on our website. We have specialist local guide connections in … Continue reading
Posted in Family Travel, Safari, Southeast Asia, Trekking, Trip Journals
Tagged Asia Adventure, Bali, Elephants, Family Adventures, family travel, Indonesia, Leopards, safari, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Train Travel
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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
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, Travel Advice, Trekking, Trip Journals
Tagged Adventure Travel, Argentina, Atacama, Atacama Desert, Bus Travel, Chile, Climbing, Cordones, Explora Atacama, Moon Valley, Mountaineering, Northwest Aregntina, Puritama, Salta, Star Gazing, Trekking, Volcano
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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
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
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
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, Travel Advice, Trekking, Trip Journals
Tagged Argentina, Cachi, family travel, female travel, Foodie, Hiking, Independent travel, Malbec, Salta, South America, Trekking, Wine, Women Travel
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Trip Report: Wine Tasting in Napa and Sonoma
Staff Members: Robin Paschall & Dean Paschall Travel Dates: June 2017 Destinations Visited: Napa & Sonoma Valley, California Two of our staff explored this great region in the U.S. There are many adventure opportunities here, including hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, hot … Continue reading
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Trip Report: Peru with Machu Picchu, Amazon Rainforest, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley
Traveler: Tina C. Travel Dates: July 18-August 4, 2014 Destination Visited: Machu Picchu, Amazon Rainforest, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley We decided to go to Peru last fall, as we had laid out plans to undertake 3 days in the … Continue reading
Posted in Family Travel, Inca Trail, Kayak, Machu Picchu, Peru, Trekking, Trip Journals
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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