Tag Archives: Trekking

NEW VIDEO: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Check out our latest video of Gretchen and Diego, from the Adventure Within Reach Team, completing the KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak! Stats: KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike: Total distance: 13 … Continue reading →

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PART 2: Hiking The KM 104 Inca Trail Express Hike to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Peak

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

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 →

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5 Hidden Gem Treks in South America (Plus one bonus trek!)

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

If you are hoping to broaden your adventure portfolio this year, then I am here to help! This year I am extremely excited to share several new treks throughout South America for travelers looking for truly unique, rare and enticing … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

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: How to Pack for The Atacama & Patagonia In One Trip

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

  Chile is an overwhelmingly gorgeous landscape of contrasts: mountains and sea, urban and rural, and, most famously, the Atacama Desert and Patagonia. When planning an epic adventure that encompasses these famous juxtaposing sceneries it is important to know how … Continue reading →

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Travel Advice: Adding The Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca to Your Peru Adventure

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Adventures Within Reach

Lake Titicaca seems almost Mediterranean but at a staggering 14,000 ft and surrounded by the Cordillera Real in the Andes.  The Colca Canyon has amazing hiking, quaint small villages and beautiful hot springs. Learn how to add these destinations to … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP– 3-Day Tierra del Fuego: Trekking at the End of the World

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

The National Park of Tierra del Fuego is in the heart of the rugged wilderness that comprises the land of fire at the end of the world. Join us on our newest adventure, Tierra del Fuego: Trekking at the End … Continue reading →

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NEW TRIP– Argentine Inca Trail: Trekking to the Clouds

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

Everyone always talks about the traditional Inca Trail in Peru leading to Machu Picchu. What many neglect to mention or have no idea about is the rest of the vast network of Inca Trails largely untouched running up and down … Continue reading →

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Further Afield in Chile: Exploring the Wonders of Atacama Explora

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

Arriving in the Atacama Desert, I was speechless as the plane began to descend into Calama, the region’s capitol. The austere and Martian desert stretched out in every direction and was accented with epic snow-capped volcanoes in shades of fiery … Continue reading →

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Hidden Gems of Patagonia: Chile’s Top Three Parks for Trekking Lovers

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Adventures Within Reach

Venturing south of Santiago, into the heart of Chilean Patagonia, one encounters the most impressively rich interweaving of epic national parks brimming with wildlife, biologically abundant nature reserves, jagged and glaciated peaks contrasted against wild and isolated steppe. The best … Continue reading →

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