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The Andes, Amazon, Galapagos, Central America & Antarctica -- the treasures of Latin America are endless! Destination specialists, our trips are designed to provide authentic experiences to some of our world's most legendary locations, but are also intended to make travel through the region effortless and easy. At Adventure Life, we've traveled, studied, worked and lived in these wonderful places and we want you to share in our experiences and enthusiasm. Custom tours, family vacations or multisport adventures, we have the first-hand know-how to take you well beyond ordinary travel.

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Maya Ruins of Belize

Beth Conway November 5, 2009 - 2:42 pm
The following post is written by Belize traveler, Gail Gross. Thanks for the contribution, Gail! Travel to breathtakingly beautiful Belize must include excursions to the awe-inspiring stone temples and palaces of the ancient Maya civilization. The architecture of this highly advanced civilization remains stunning, adding another spectacular facet to the beauty and culture of Belize. [...]

Polar Icebreaker, Kapitan Khlebnikov, to Retire

Beth Conway October 29, 2009 - 1:16 pm
That’s right — one of the only passenger icebreakers in operation — the Kapitan Khelbnikov — has announced it will end its career as an expedition vessel in March 2012. The Kapitan Khelbnikov was built in Finland in 1981, and was originally designed for the rigors of northern Siberia. The ship has sailed [...]

The Kuna People of the San Blas Islands

Beth Conway October 23, 2009 - 2:32 pm
The following article was written by Panama traveler M. Leonard. Thanks for the contribution! In the Caribbean Sea, a few miles off the east coast of mainland Panama, lies the San Blas Archipelago, a series of exquisite tropical islands. The Archipelago consists of 360 low-lying islands, including sixty that are homeland to the indigenous and [...]

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Share your travels. Win a Trip

Share Your Travels. Win a Trip!

Back by popular demand -- I am pleased to announce this season's Trip Journal and Trip Video contest. Adventure Lifers, send us your submissions today for a chance to win a Patagonia or Galapagos adventure! I'll get right to the good stuff ... the prizes.

Best Trip Journal
Win a Patagonia trip for two to EcoCamp's luxury suite domes, combined with a Mare Australis cruise!

Retreat to EcoCamp's Suite Domes in Torres del Paine National Park. Designed with the ...

Best New Trips for 2010

National Geographic Adventure calls our Peru trip one of the Best for 2010. Our new Cachiccata Service Project tour, is recognized for its thoughtful itinerary and fresh approach to a classic adventure. We are so pleased with the feature article. Here's a highlight:

"Long before the term 'voluntourism' became etched into the travel lexicon, Adventure Life Journeys was a model practitioner. For years, the Latin America–focused outfitter has made a point of incorporating meaningful ...

Holiday Departures

Every year we reserve spaces in advance for the busy holiday travel season. There is a handful of spaces remaining for the upcoming holidays -- including some of the most coveted departures dates.

Let us know which trip works best for your holiday escape. We can always customize a trip to fit your needs, so let us know if you have specific dates or destinations in mind. Click here! ...
Day 3: first next excavation with Carol

Featured Travel Journal: Costa Rica Family trip

Adventure Lifer travelers, the Lovato family, share their experiences during the "turtle patrols" at the Pacuare Reserve. Here the Lovatos worked hands-on with researchers as they continue to protect, monitor and study the intriguing turtles that return to this region each year to lay their eggs.

...About an hour after we got there, we were asked to accompany two volunteers on an excavation. This is where they dig up a nest that has already hatched and count the eggs in categories ...
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Who Wants a Galapagos or Andes Photography Book?

Thanks to everyone who is already spreading the adventure -- but we still need your help to reach our goal of 1200 within the next week.

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The first 20 fans to invite at least 10 of your facebook friends to become a fan of our page – I'll send you your choice of three gifts just to say "thanks" for helping spread the word!

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Guatemala Classico TripEven though our visit to Guatemala was short, it equated to a lifetime of memories that Jens and I will never forget.
- Monika Sundem