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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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Drought Affecting Iguazu Falls

Beth Conway July 1, 2009 - 2:27 pm
atching Brasilian news, I am stunned by the drastic drop in water level at Iguaçu Falls (Brasilians also spell it Iguassu Falls and the Argentines insist on Iguazú Falls!) and the Amazon Basin. This phenomenon headlines at least once per week and if the Brasilians are concerned, so am I. The famous falls, [...]

M/Y Eric first Hybrid Galapagos Ship

Beth Conway June 25, 2009 - 7:06 am
In the June/July 2009 issue, National Geographic Adventure highlights the Galapagos yacht, M/Y Eric, in their “World Class: Lodges + Escapes” feature. What makes the Eric so interesting? Complete with solar panels and wind turbines, the yacht is the first hybrid ship of its kind — but let’s hope it’s not the last. [...]

Regulation Changes in Antarctica Travel?

Beth Conway June 23, 2009 - 9:12 am
Travel to Antarctica has always been for those eager to explore the very end of the world. Unfortunately, as the location has been ‘discovered’, more and more cruise ships are making this their destination. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators says visits have risen from 6,700 in the 1992-93 season to 45,213 in [...]

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WELL DONE Adventure Life Travelers!
Since the Galapagos Traveler-Funding program was launched in late November 2006, Adventure Life’s Galapagos travelers have contributed nearly $50,000 to Galapagos conservation. Those numbers are incredible! You should be very proud of your generosity – I know we sure are.

To learn more about the program and how your Galapagos travels can contribute to protecting the islands, click here. ...

Family Travel

Traveling as a family can provide children – and adults – with unbelievable, hands-on learning experiences that inspire us to understand, respect, and appreciate other cultures and environments. Family travel, however, is not without its hazards and can create added challenges for the safety, health, and enjoyment of everyone involved. On top of that, throw a variety of ages and interests in the mix, and now you really have a challenge on your hands.

Whatever the adventure, here are some ...

Great Family Adventures for All Ages


For the wildlife enthusiasts:
Wildlife Odyssey 16-day
Combine a Galapagos cruise with time in the Ecuadorian Amazon at Sacha Lodge. Full of unprecedented wildlife encounters, this tour stays grounded on a yacht and at a top-notch Amazon lodge. Another reason to like this ...
Galapagos tortoise on a wildlife tour of the Enchanted Islands

Fun Fact

Whereas most of the world finds mammals the dominating land animal, reptiles are the principal species on the Galapagos. Unlike mammals, reptiles are able to survive long periods without water, equipping them with the ability to make the epic 620 mile-long journey to the volcanic Galapagos islands from mainland Ecuador. The islands’ most famous reptile species is the giant tortoise. Roughly 15,000 of this ancient reptiles are estimated to reside on the islands. Ten sub-species of giant ...
Entrance to the Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve in Ecuador
Brian's Cayambe-Coca TrekI hiked part of the trek on our Ecuador Adventure trip and visited the village of Oyacachi too.
- Brian