Train to Machu Picchu, Peru
Travelling to Machu Picchu just got easier, as Peru Rail, the company that runs the train between Machu Picchu and Cusco, has returned to their normal services after months of temporary services caused by mudslides earlier this year.
Perurail also introduced the new service Expedition which goal is to turn the journey into an expedition that begins long before the passengers arrive at their destination, according to the comfort and high quality service of PeruRail.
Recently at the 18th International AIDS Conference, Bill Clinton noted that he is now old enough to join Freeman and Nicholson’s fictional characters from “The Bucket List” in making a list of things to do before he dies. Clinton, age 63, says he has an A-list of important things, and a B-list of “fun” things.
On Clinton’s B-list are climbing Kilimanjaro before the snows melt and running a marathon. Bill, or anyone else, can do these two “Bucket List” adventures, and the Zanzibar Music Festival, in February 2011 with Adventures Within Reach.
Add a 5-day safari and Bill will have stories that he he can share with his grandchildren, an item on his A-list of important things to do; “I would like to live to see my own grandchildren.”
While we do offer some incredible luxury vacations, we realize that not everyone can afford extravagant travel. The majority of our trips reflect this, and we do everything we can to keep our prices reasonable while offering our clients an outstanding experience.
With rates increasing on everything from postage stamps (going up to 46¢) to passports (increasing by $35 for new holders on July 13th), we began to brainstorm on how to keep our rates consistent.
The result?
We are offering 2010 prices for 2011 Tanzania trips — just book by August 30th!
Moreover, our Galapagos specials for the remainder of July and August are marked down 10- 25% on the Coral and Legend cruises, free park fees and $500 off the Nina cruise and $500-1000 off on the Athala!
So, call us today (303) 325-3746, or stop by the Adventures Within Reach website to book your next trip before the deadline.
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Summer Family Safari
Our custom-excursion company with nearly 10 years of experience assisting thousands of families realize their vision of safe, affordable and memorable trips, takes the guesswork out of it with these tips for intrepid families.
Robin Paschall, founder of Adventures Within Reach, doesn’t underestimate her young son’s abilities. Paschall took her son, then age 6, for a family on vacation through Northern Tanzania, and, when he was just eight, for a Galapagos cruise. Even at a young age, snorkeling, exploring a monkey-filled forest teeming with frogs and bugs and seeing elephants from the back of their land-cruiser were exciting and educational for her young child.
“Tanzania probably offers the best safari experience in Africa,” and combined with “the beaches of Zanzibar, makes for a great family vacation,” according to Anouk Zijlma, travel editor and Board Member of the Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa. Whether your next family trip is to a local state park or to see African wildlife, we’ve got the following tips to make it fun for everyone:
If your destination includes observation, we recommend keeping young children interested in the sites by:
Don’t forget that kids get discounts on everything from transportation to food while traveling. For example, Adventures Within Reach offers special pricing for children on family safaris, including rates with as much as 20% off for kids under 15 at the time of travel in Tanzania, and all kids are 25% off for select Galapagos cruises. We also work with diving companies offer that offer age- related dives, ranging from 5 to 17 years old, so ask about “family departures.” If you have very young children, but still want to have some fun in the sun, you may want to consider a relaxing Costa Rica nature trip, tailored specifically for families. You can still spot parrots, giant iguanas and even manatees in the Tortuguero National Park, while unwinding on dazzling beaches outside your hotel!
Wherever you choose to take your family, we hope these tips will encourage you to explore our amazing planet with them, creating memories and bonds long after your vacation is over.
Want more? Check out these tips for traveling with children ->>
Moivaro Lodge
We’re offering some amazing summer trips to Tanzania for solo travelers or families. It’s never too late to book a custom family vacation, but with only two more months of summer, the sooner the better. If you’d like to join a group, and cut down on costs, check out the tours and treks leaving all summer!
We take travelers to see not only the Big 5 game animals, but to experience to local customs and peoples. Families in particular enjoy spending a day with the Hadzabe’e tribe, Bushmen who make up some of the last hunter-gatherer’s on earth. Some lucky guests have even joined the tribe for early breakfasts of freshly prepared indigenous fare. Our most popular 8-day safari offers families an opportunity to observe, what Anthony, of Queensland, Australia, remembered most, “Lions looking for lost cubs, cheetahs hunting, a zebra taken by a crocodile, lions feeding and mating, even viewing mountain gorillas!”
Zebra at Tarangire Natl. Park, By Josh Lee
While the days are filled with four-wheeling, nights are reserved for quality time at the majestic Moivaro Lodge, an opulent setting for fine cuisine, relaxing in the pool and playing games. Some families opt to bring grandparents and children along for a week of family bonding, assured that their trip will go smoothly due to attentive local guides. One traveler from Ontario Canada who opted for a safari and Mt. Meru climb with Adventures Within Reach noted, “The care and patience that the guides from the outfitter showed with my young nephew and niece and my 75 year old dad was beyond the call of duty.”
Taken on Safari with AWR 2009 By, Kyle Jerichow
With over 75 gorgeous entries in our first Facebook Photo Contest, we decided to let our fans choose the winner. June 15th, Kyle Jerichow’s enchanting photograph of his safari in Tanzania won with 20 “likes,” with Josh Lee’s photo of the view from his lodge coming in second place at 11 “likes.”
Virginia Roosevelt, a fan, remarked of the winning entry, “Yes, I do like this best…it is stunning and I love the movement implied by the different cloud formations, the bush branches going every which way, the giraffe leaning, and the wonderful color palette of distant views. A spectacular photo!”
What’s truly remarkable to me, is that this is a real place on our planet, and the animals featured in these photos- giraffes, gorillas, iguanas, baboons, lions, elephants, zebras and more, are real too.
How does one ever experience something so magical? Well, it begins with your imagination. Peruse through these photos and more, allowing yourself to daydream without limit. Simply allow yourself to explore all the resources you can get your hands on.
Once you’ve done that, determine the cost of your journey, and write down the amount you will need to save by the date that you would like to travel. Put it on a calendar- start pouring your imagination into concrete molds. In the meantime, contact us with any questions you might have. Our specialists, Barbara, Dan and Robin, have been planning trips like yours for over 10 years and we are passionate about sharing our experiences with you.
Perhaps print out this photo, or any others you find, and tape it above your desk as your inspiration to bring a sack lunch to work, ask your boss for a week off, or get in shape to summit Kilimanjaro, and your photo could win our next contest!
Robin and Barbara, our travel goddesses, shared an excellent evening of with all our friends and new supporters at our very first open house event. We wanted to thank everyone who was able to attend, and all who sent us well-wishes but were unable to make it. Also, a special thanks to Landon, Robin’s 8-year-old son, gave a particularly fantastic Power Point on his recent trip to the Galapagos!
We’d like to give a special shout out to all of our 1200 Broadway Suites neighbors including
Hope to see you all, and more, at our next adventure on the mall!
Climb Kilimanjaro with a full moon
Who wouldn’t want to summit the worlds’ tallest freestanding mountain under a full moon?
No headlamps, no street lamps, just you, your new friends, the moon and the stars.
Let us know if you’d like to book for any of the following dates, join one of our groups, or schedule a private trek to climb Kilimanjaro!
| New moon | First quarter | Full moon | Last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 07 | |||
| January 15 | January 23 | January 30 | February 05 |
| February 14 | February 22 | February 28 | March 07 |
| March 15 | March 23 | March 30 | April 06 |
| April 14 | April 21 | April 28 | May 06 |
| May 14 | May 20 | May 27 | June 04 |
| June 12 | June 19 | June 26 | July 04 |
| July 11 | July 18 | July 26 | August 03 |
| August 10 | August 16 | August 24 | September 01 |
| September 08 | September 15 | September 23 | October 01 |
| October 07 | October 14 | October 23 | October 30 |
| November 06 | November 13 | November 21 | November 28 |
| December 05 | December 13 | December 21 | December 28 |
| New moon | First quarter | Full moon | Last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 04 | January 12 | January 19 | January 26 |
| February 03 | February 11 | February 18 | February 24 |
| March 04 | March 12 | March 19 | March 26 |
| April 03 | April 11 | April 18 | April 25 |
| May 03 | May 10 | May 17 | May 24 |
| June 01 | June 9 | June 15 | June 23 |
| July 01 | July 8 | July 15 | July 23 |
| July 30 | August 6 | August 13 | August 21 |
| August 29 | September 4 | September 12 | September 20 |
| September 27 | October 4 | October 12 | October 20 |
| October 26 | November 2 | November 10 | November 18 |
| November 25 | December 2 | December 10 | December 18 |
| December 24 |
May 31, 2010 marked the 32nd Bolder Boulder 10k race in Boulder, Colorado where “Team AWR” joined over 50,000 of our nearest and dearest friends on a quest to find our way to the University of Colorado football stadium.
AWR Bolder Boulder Team 2010
The Bolder Boulder route winds its way through the streets of Boulder through shops and office buildings, as well as residential areas. There must be at least 20 bands playing along the way, including the Blues Brothers and Elvis. Did I mention belly dancers, bag pipers wearing kilts, and tap dancers?
While there are water and Gatorade stations along the route, it’s the extras provided by those who live along the course that which makes the race so unique. They offered us important provisions like marshmallows, popsicles, bacon, Doritos, doughnuts, and beer to sustain us along the course. Spectators also put out sprinklers, slip-and-slides, and, for the first time this year, a plunge pool.
Our race finished at the CU football stadium with thousands of adoring fans cheering us on!
Around noon, they cleared the course from us “regular folk” and started the elite race with professional teams of three runners each from various countries around the world. The packed stadium erupted when the three Kenyan men entered the final lap side-by-side and hand-in-hand. I don’t think I’ve seen longer, skinnier legs in my life….
The day finished with a special Memorial Day celebration complete with parachuters, fighter planes, and a rendition of Taps where you could not hear a pin drop.
Please contact us if you are interested in joining Team AWR next year!
Photo by Aaron Minton
With so many astounding entries in our photo contest, it will be almost impossible to pick just one winner. Our fans are truly adventurers at heart and artists in spirit, and I just have to thank them for contributing their experiences to our Facebook Page as an inspiration to those who uncertain about where to travel, when to go and what to see when they finally take the plunge. While we all have this inner nomadic drive, a voice that speaks into our ears and minds and souls, that says, “Go! See the world! Explore! Feel! Taste! Try!” We often listen to the louder voice that tells us to “Work! Earn! Save!”
Photo by Jenny Cech Young
Why do we ignore our instincts to be courageous and summit Mt. Kilimanjaro? Face the lions of Africa? Embark on that cruise around the Galapagos?
Photo by Aaron Minton
Traveling to any corner of the globe you can imagine is attainable in just a few hours, it is the simplest it has been in human history, and relatively speaking, probably the least costly. It is available to anyone who so chooses to do so.
We at AWR hope to inspire our clients to see what they have never seen, do what they have never done, and experience something out of this world.
As Dan, an AWR staff member, put it today, “Night snorkeling, surrounded by bio-luminescent algae, and looking up at the stars, I felt like I was in space, and I was surrounded by light,” of his 8 day voyage to the Galapagos.
Wherever your adventurous dreams may be, we are here to guide you. All of these photos were taken by people just like yourselves, who had a dream and allowed us to bring them to the gorillas of Uganda, to the spice trails of Zanzibar, and to meet locals and safari through Tanzania.
Photo by William Jacobs
If you’d like to vote for your favorite entry in our photo contest, just become a fan of us on facebook (if you haven’t already), click on our “Photos” tab and “Like” your favorite! We’ll be announcing the winner June 15th, so vote now by clicking here.
