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NEW VIDEO: Via Ferrata + Sky Lodge + Zip-line Adventure (Sacred Valley, Peru)

This morning we were met by our guides Cesar (a tough mountain guide) and Rodrigo (an energetic rock climber and snowboarder) and escorted out to the start of our adrenaline-filled Via Ferrata mountain climb and action-packed zip-line descent in the … Continue reading

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Arrival in Peru: A First Night in Lima

Our South America Program Director, Gretchen, will be traveling in Peru, Chile and Brazil for the next 6 weeks. Follow her story here! March 22nd: Arrival in Lima– Excitement, Humidity and Taxi Drivers Descending on what looked like numerous crisscrossed … Continue reading

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Best Peru Family Adventures

Come explore Peru with your family on one of our uniquely crafted tours, designed with your kids in mind! Our family-designed tours are based on our own experiences traveling with our own kids to Peru and around the world. We … Continue reading

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Difference Between the Salkantay and Lares Lodge-to-Lodge Treks

Trekking in Peru is one of the best and most sought-after adventure opportunities in South America. To elevate your trekking experience, there are currently two lodge-to-lodge luxury trek options to Machu Picchu: The Salkantay Trail and The Lares Trail. What … Continue reading

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Travel Advice: NOT Doing the Inca Trail and STILL Hiking at Machu Picchu

Many travelers to Machu Picchu love hiking but perhaps do not have the time, money or permit to do the Inca Trail while visiting Machu Picchu. Hiking lovers, fear not! Here are four hikes that you can do right from … Continue reading

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Best Photo Ops: Lima, Cusco, Santiago

Planning your next trip to Lima and Cusco in Peru or Santiago, Chile? Don’t forget these must-visit photo op spots for the best souvenirs of your adventure! Taxis are very reliable in Peru and Chile for you to get to … Continue reading

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Inspirational Trek — Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with CMT

We at Adventures Within Reach are inspired by all of our clients, but we thought we would share the adventures of one amazing client – Minda W.  Minda W. was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT), … Continue reading

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Hike the Inca Trail and Help Children

You are Invited! June 12-20, 2015 – Inca Trail to Machu Picchu SIGN UP NOW >> If you have always wanted to visit Machu Picchu AND make a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth, this is the trip for … Continue reading

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