Hiking to Everest Base Camp
We have a confirmed group for the 17-day Everest Base Camp Trek with Tea Houses starting on May 3, 2014. Spring is great time to trek and see all the climbers going for the summit. It’s not tool late to join this trek!
We also have 5 group departures for Fall 2014:
Enjoy this video of Peru in October 2013 including Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail Express, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, and Colca Canyon!
We are happy to announce our 2014 Contest for two free trips!
One trip entrants can win is a 5-day Inca Trail Trek in Peru for 2 people.
It will include a guided tour of Machu Picchu and one night in Aguas Calientes. The winner will be able to join any group trek in 2014 (subject to Inca Trail permit availability).
The other trip is a 4-day Galapagos cruise on the gorgeous Anahi motor catamaran for 2 people.
The winner will be able to join any 4-day departure in 2014 (subject to restrictions and availability), or upgrade to a 5 or 8 day departure.
Contest Dates: January 1, 2014 – March 31, 2014
Contest Notes: Contest is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per household for the duration of the Contest Period, regardless of method of entry.
Adventures Within Reach will be attending three travel shows in 2014. See our Event Calendar for free tickets!
January 25-26, 2014
BAY AREA TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW 
Visit us in booth #1005 (Adventure section near the Global Beats stage) at this great travel show in Santa Clara, California!
Visit us in booth #1135 (Adventure section near the zip line) at this great travel show!
Get your FREE Ticket and enter promo code: EXHAWR.
Visit us in booth #654 (Adventure Pavilion) at this great travel show!
Contact us for FREE tickets!
Antarctica on the Ortellius
Adventures Within Reach is excited to announce new special rates on four select 2014 Antarctica expeditions!
*** Expedition: Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula, aboard the M/v “Ortelius”
Dates: February 13 – March 4, 2014 (18 nights starting and ending in Ushuaia, Argentina)
Itinerary:
Special Rates:
All rates are per person in US dollars
Single travelers can request to be matched, however solo travelers wishing to have their own guaranteed single cabin can book a single cabin with no further single surcharge (normally 1.7 times the twin rate) though no further discounts and no free upgrade are on offer.
*** Expedition: Classic Antarctic, aboard the M/v “Ortelius”
Dates: January 16-25, 2014 (9 nights starting and ending in Ushuaia, Argentina)
Core Itinerary:
Special Rates:
All rates are per person in US dollars
*** Plus a free upgrade to a higher cabin category if you make your reservation on or before December 31, 2013, if upgrades are available, excluding superiors and suite. For example, travelers reserved in a triple cabin and pay US$ 5,200 will receive complimentary accommodation in a twin porthole cabin (value US$ 5,950).
Single travelers can request to be matched, however solo travelers wishing to have their own guaranteed single cabin can book a single cabin with no further single surcharge (normally 1.7 times the twin rate) though no discounts and no free upgrade are an option.
*** Expedition: Basecamp Antarctica, aboard the M/v “Ortelius” – this is a special adventure expedition with a load of included activities, including free camping, sea kayaking, mountaineering and a special photography workshop.
Dates: March 4-15 , 2014 (11 nights starting and ending in Ushuaia, Argentina)
Core Itinerary:
Special Rates:
All rates are per person in US dollars
*** Plus a free upgrade to a higher cabin category (latest booking date 31 December 2013, availability permitting, excluding superiors and suite), for example, clients booked in a triple cabin pay USD 6,480 and will receive accommodation in a twin porthole cabin (value USD 6,950).
*** Expedition: Antarctica Whale Watching, aboard the M/v “Ortelius“ – this is a special late season expedition with a focus on whale viewing.
Dates: March 15-24 , 2014 (9 nights starting and ending in Ushuaia, Argentina)
Core Itinerary:
Please contact us for the specific itinerary, but it is largely based on the standard Classic Antarctica expedition.
Special Rates:
All rates are per person in US dollars
*** Plus a free upgrade to a higher cabin category if you make your reservation on or before December 31, 2013, if upgrades are available, excluding superiors and suite. For example, travelers reserving space in a triple cabin (paying US$ 4,680 will receive accommodation in a twin porthole cabin (value US$ 5,400).
If you have any questions and if you would like to check availability or book your spot on an expedition, please call or email us. We hope you can take advantage of these special prices and join us to breath-taking Antarctica!
Make a Dffference Now (MAD) is planning their second annual fundraiser with the 5-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu for August 6-14, 2014. This is an excellent opportunity to help MAD Now and to have an awesome trek! Options are available to extend your visit.
AUG 6: Arrive Lima, transfer next day fly to Cusco
AUG 7: Arrive Cusco, transfer, afternoon tour, overnight Cusco
AUG 8: Full day tour of the Sacred Valley with lunch, overnight Sacred Valley
AUG 9-13: 5-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu trek; 5th day at Machu Picchu; end in Cusco
AUG 14: Departure from Cusco (or extend trip to Amazon Rainforest)
Cost of Climb and Tour: $1,500 USD
(Price is contingent on 8+ people)
Fundraising Goal:Minimum of $1,500 USD
(MAD can help you set up your fundraising)
2013 Inca Trail Trek Fundraiser with MAD
The price above includes:
Not included:
Alpacas, llamas, and vicuna are found in the higher regions of Peru. Besides being cute and fun to watch, you can easily buy alpaca products on your tour in Cusco, in the Sacred Valley, and near the Colca Canyon.
Alpacas near Cusco
Alpaca
Llama near the Colca Canyon
Llama
Vicuna in the Sacred Valley
Vicunia
Shopping for Alpaca Products
Alpaca Factory near Cusco
Baby alpaca is much nicer that adult alpaca, but can be 4 times the price
Joe Koehly making new friends in Peru!
Backwoods Adventures is offering a guided group trip to Peru including the 5 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu for May 10-20, 2014. This will be Joe’s fourth trip with AWR!
Extensions to Lake Titicaca and the Galapagos are available, as well as other side trips.
Contact us to join Joe Koehly and a small group for an amazing adventure!
1. What is so magical about the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu?
2. Do you have a favorite spot inside Machu Picchu ruins?
3. Should everyone climb Huayna Picchu, if possible?
4. What training do you recommend for people before they hike the Inca Trail?
5. What would you recommend for people to acclimatize to the altitude of Cusco (11,000 feet)?
6. Is there something that a lot of people pack that they really don’t need to?
7. Is there something that people tend to forget to pack?
8. Can you share an interesting story about an interesting local person you have met in Peru?
Which is the best experience for you?
Winnay Wayna Ruins on the 5 Day Inca Trail Trek
Pro’s
Con’s
Camp on 4 Day Inca Trail Trek
Con’s
Becky Perlow traveling in Mongolia
On her quest to visit every country in the world, Becky Perlow of Pikesville, MD will be climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in February 2014. Only in her mid-20’s, Becky has been to 25 countries, and after this Africa trip, it will be 29.
Ms. Perlow will be climbing Kilimanjaro on the 7-day Machame Route. Also known as the Whiskey Route, this route is the second most popular route. It is a more difficult route but incredibly beautiful. Although the climb is not a technical climb, summit day is long, strenuous and at high elevation (19,340 ft).
“Everyone that knows me knows that I have two goals in life, and one is to see every country before I die, so Tanzania is just another notch to my belt,” says Ms. Perlow. That being said, I think there’s a real possibility that I might not make it up to the top of the mountain, but knowing that doesn’t deter me. In fact, it encourages me to push myself to a place I don’t usually experience in my daily life but I still crave daily.
“I’ve backpacked all over Europe and Asia with my trusty backpack, Jeremy (yes, I’ve named my backpack — don’t judge), so I’m not too concerned about the physical part of the hike. I was also fortunate enough to spend two weeks horseback riding in Mongolia and in that time, I didn’t shower for 12 days. I can’t say I’m really looking forward to that again — but what’s seven days without a shower after nearly two weeks without one? 🙂
“When I tell my friends and family about the trek, none of them are surprised — they know I love traveling and will try anything once, whether that’s scuba diving with sharks in the Caribbean, jumping out of a plane in Israel or playing with scorpions in Malaysia (and yes, I’ve done all of that).
“After Kili, I’m heading to Rwanda to play with gorillas (and by play, I mean take pictures from 10 yards away and pray none of the baby gorillas are brave enough to come near me and steal my camera), then to visit Zambia and Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls.”
Mount Kilimanjaro, located three degrees south of the equator in northeastern Tanzania, is the tallest mountain in Africa, and the highest freestanding mountain in the world. “Kilimanjaro is our hottest destination,” says Robin Paschall, owner of Adventures Within Reach. “What a great way to see the country and meet the people!”
“My goal in life is to see every country before I die,” says Ms. Perlow. “On my bucket list of great things to see in the world, hiking Kili is one of them — mostly to prove to myself that I can do it.”
