Category Archives: Trip Journals

Trip Report — Uganda Gorillas & Chimpanzees (November 2018)

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

Staff Member: Dan Crandall Trip: Uganda / 10-days November-December 2018 Destinations in Uganda: Kampala,  Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, Lake Mburo National Park Overview Famed for its rare gorillas and chimpanzees, Uganda offers a … Continue reading →

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Family Gallivanting Through Peru: Machu Picchu and Beyond

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

This family group of five just returned from a customized version of our 7-Day Peru: Machu Picchu Tour by Train. Read on to hear about their adventure! “We used AWR last year for our Galapagos trip and we were blown … Continue reading →

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Diving Into The Highlights of Bolivia!

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

This couple just returned from a customized version of our Highlights of Bolivia adventure. Their trip included: Spending the night on the shores of stunning Lake Titicaca Visiting the culturally rich capital of La Paz Exploring the Unesco world heritage … Continue reading →

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Incredible Indonesia: Part 2 of The Incredible Beattie and Washer Family 2018 SE Asia Adventure

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

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 →

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Spectacular Sri Lanka: Part 1 of The Incredible Beattie and Washer Family 2018 SE Asia Adventure

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

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 →

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Family of Six Does The Amazon

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

This family of six just returned from a fun family summer adventure to the Peruvian Amazon. Read on to hear mom’s account of their journey! “We had an incredible time – we loved The Inkaterra Field Guide Station (it was … Continue reading →

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Hiking In Torres del Paine Was An Amazing Experience!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Adventures Within Reach

This family of 9 just returned from hiking the W-trek in Torres del Paine, Chile. Read on to hear their account: “We would highly recommend Gretchen and AWR to friends and others for their travel needs. Our trip was great … Continue reading →

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Puritama Hot Springs: An Oasis in the Atacama Desert

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

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 →

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Atacama: An Adventurer’s Playground

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

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 →

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Mountain Biking Maras and Moray

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

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 →

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