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Penguins on Petermann Island

Great Antarctica Discount. Book by Sept. 30th, 2010

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biVHGrP2KWA&feature=player_embedded] Book by September 30, 2010 to save 30% off an 11-day polar voyage onboard the Antarctic Dream. This discount applies to the November 7, 2010 departure. Here’s a beautiful clip of an Antarctic Dream expedition to give you an idea of what you might expect during a trip to the Great White Continent. Click here for details on the expedition and discount. The month of November (late Austral spring [...]

 

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Alex with Adventure Life travelers, DeAnne and Simon Phillips, on the Cachiccata Trek in Peru

Meet Adventure Life Peru Guide, Alex Vereau

Some of our Peru travelers have already had a chance to meet Alex, one of our Peru guides. For those who have not it’s my pleasure to give a brief introduction. The Particulars: Alex has worked as a guide in Peru for the last 13 years — primarily leading trekking and cultural tours in Peru to some of most sought-after destinations in the region. Born in Lima, he spent his [...]

 

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The Cachiccata Trek: a great alternative to the Classic Inca Trail

Peru Travel: Great Alternative Treks to the Classic Inca Trail

With Inca Trail passes filling up 3 months in advance (sometimes even faster during peak travel months) the last-minute Peru trekker can find themselves wondering what their options are when there’s not a trail pass to be found. Well, don’t fret, there are alternatives, and I am pleased to say they are excellent. Salcantay If you want to stay within the same region as the Classic Inca Trail, consider the [...]

 

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Start planning your Holiday Adventure Tour

Holiday Travel Tips for Your Adventure Tour

These holiday travel tips are about planning for the best — best experiences, best trips, best alternatives if you run into issues. It’s about being smart and traveling well — work out all the kinks in advance, keep a cool head, and you’ll set yourself up for smooth-sailing. 1. Plan in Advance Spaces fill up quickly for holiday departures, especially on the most coveted travel dates — which is exactly [...]

 

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Tango Festival in Buenos Aires - Image from Kallpa Tours

Tango in Buenos Aires

I know this is a bit last-minute, but we couldn’t pass this up; we found out about the Tango Festival and World Championships that take place every August in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and decided to put together an itinerary.  This trip is another addition to our Festival series in Central and South America. Stay at the Mansion Dandi Royal during your time in Buenos Aires and get immersed in the [...]

 

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Trekking in Argentina's Fitz Roy Range

Patagonia Lowdown: Low Elevation South America Treks

  South America’s Andes are the world’s longest continental mountain range, stretching 4300 miles long the west coast of the continent. Starting in Venezuela, the Andes extend through Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina, reaching its highest peak, Cerro Aconcagua, in Argentina at a breathtaking 22,841 feet. Missoula, in Montana’s Rockies — where I rest my head at the end of the day — is at about 3200 ft [...]

 

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My mom, and her three girls (and one grand-baby-to-be) on a canoe trip in Minnesota

Mom, How About Patagonia? A Plea to My Mom on Her Special Day

    Dear Mom, I’ll get right to the point. Today I’m using all tools at my disposal, including the Adventure Life blog, to appeal to you to finally take that mother-daughter trip with me to Patagonia. With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, I thought the timing was right — thematically anyway. Also, you are probably wondering why the card I sent has a picture of Torres del Paine on [...]

 

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Machu Picchu reopens April 1, after January downpours washed away access

Machu Picchu. Yes, It Is Open.

Machu Picchu reopens as scheduled, April 1, 2010. Celebrations were held in Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes) and in Cusco — not to mention in our Adventure Life office. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is also opened. Access to Machu Picchu is very limited — the rail is the only practical way to the ruins, other than your own two feet on the Inca Trail. When downpours in January [...]

 

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Adventure Life recognized by Outside as a Best Place to Work

Outside Magazine Again Calls Adventure Life a Best Place to Work

For the second year in a row, Outside Magazine names Adventure Life one of the 50 Best Places to Work in the nation. We are truly honored. To see our company on a list with household names, globally recognized brands, and publicly traded companies really speaks to the quality work environment here at Adventure Life. We are very proud of our company; a group of folks who work as hard [...]

 

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Vote for Adventure Life Journeys today!

Travel and Leisure Wants to Know

For over a decade, Adventure Life has provided authentic adventures throughout Latin America. And now, we are so pleased to be nominated for Travel + Leisure’s annual World’s Best Award. The World’s Best Awards are completely dependent upon the comments and first-hand experiences from travelers. As an Adventure Life traveler only you can provide Travel + Leisure with personal comments about your experiences with our company. I invite you to [...]