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Our Amazing Trip to the Falkland Islands

By : Greg Michaels and Brienne Thornbury
Trip Begins: Dec 14, 2012
Trip Ends: Dec 23, 2012
With the help of Adventure Life, we planned a last-minute trip to the Falkland Islands last December. We wanted to time our travels with the breeding cycle of the migratory penguins and we definitely succeeded - we saw so many fluffy, chubby baby penguins and were lucky enough to see albatross chicks and baby seals too!
Want to go? Wildlife Week

Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica Trip

Ushuaia
By : Steve Dolberg
Trip Begins: Feb 3, 2012
Trip Ends: Feb 22, 2012
Albatross. Penguins. Seals. Whales. Giant waves. Glaciers. Spectacular land- and seascapes. All this and more on a 17 day voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina, to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Darwin's Islands and Quito Add On

A gull in flight on Santa Cruz Island
By : Steve Alcorn
Trip Begins: May 12, 2013
Trip Ends: May 18, 2013
A great trip with highlights being a morning scuba dive off Santa Cruz Island, an exhilarating hike up the Sierra Negra volcano, lots of curious and nonchalant animal/sealife, great company, accommodations and food, and knowledgable guides who accompanied us throughout our islands visit. Adventure Life arranged a last minute guided bus/walking tour in Quito to structure my last day while …
Want to go? Darwin's Islands
I went to: Ecuador, Galapagos

Un Hombre y Dos Mujeres in Nicaragua

Sandino statue in Managua
By : Diane Dusini
Trip Begins: Nov 30, 2012
Trip Ends: Dec 9, 2012
From the Rio San Juan wildlife preserves to the beaches of San Juan del Sur
Want to go? Nicaragua Custom
I went to: Nicaragua

Only Solo for So Long...Galapagos Multisport

Sunset, San Cristobal
By : Hope
Trip Begins: May 24, 2013
Trip Ends: Jun 2, 2013
A solo adventurer to Quito & Galapagos finds a vibrant community of nature, wildlife & new friends
I went to: Ecuador, Galapagos

Tortoises and Iguanas - Galapagos Island Trip

Dayton at Adventura Lodge
By : Barbara Holmes
Trip Begins: May 5, 2013
Trip Ends: May 12, 2013
Documents our Darwin's Islands Trip to Galapagos through Adventure Life - full of exciting tortoises, iguanas and the natural beauty of the islands.
See my photos : Galapagos Island Trip
Want to go? Darwin's Islands
I went to: Ecuador, Galapagos

Patagonia - 2013

The wonderful views of Tierra del Fuego
By : Michele
Trip Begins: Feb 23, 2013
Trip Ends: Mar 12, 2013
To the "end of the world" and back. My sister and I started the trip with a stay over in Buenos Aires before taking a flight to Ushuaia. Together we hiked and kayaked through Tierra del Fuego. We set foot on Cape Horn and an island inhabited only by penguins. Together, we sailed the Straits of Magellan; we learned about the history of Patagonia: the indigenous people, plants, animals, …

Peru

Getting ready
By : Rob Sterling
Trip Begins: May 17, 2013
Trip Ends: May 25, 2013
See my photos : Peru
I went to: Peru

Epiphanies in Ecuador and the Galapagos

Queen of the Cloudforest
By : wayne ng
Trip Begins: Jul 17, 2008
Trip Ends: Aug 2, 2008
An account of the adventures and epiphanies of a diverse group of travelers in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
I went to: Galapagos

Exploring Peru

Miraflores Shopping Center
By : Mindy Teini
Trip Begins: Aug 11, 2011
Trip Ends: Aug 26, 2011
In 2011 my husband and I had two weeks to explore all through Peru! We participated in a multi-sport trip with hiking, biking, rafting, and horseback riding. We ended with a spectacular cruise on the Amazon River!
See my photos : Peru
Staff Travel Journal

Galapagos Cruise - 11 islands in 8 days

(Quito) View from Cruz Loma, Pichincha Volcano
By : Glory Moore
Trip Begins: Dec 10, 2009
Trip Ends: Dec 17, 2009
Jaw dropping flora and fauna in the Galapagos Islands. Spectacular guides with a wealth of knowledge. Amazing photography opportunities. Quite possibly the best vacation I have taken thus far. I highly recommend extending your stay on the mainland of Ecuador to experience the culture too.
I went to: Galapagos

Knowles Antarctica Trip

Sunset
By : Pamela Knowles
Trip Begins: Jan 1, 2013
Trip Ends: Jan 10, 2013
See my photos : Knowles Antarctica Trip
I went to: Chile, Antarctica

Magical Machu Picchu

Winay Wayna
By : Kristine Kyllander
Trip Begins: Apr 28, 2013
Trip Ends: May 8, 2013
Chronicle of our four person journey to and on the Inca Trail which culminated in a romantic proposal at Machu Picchu to which I said YES!!!
See my photos : Magical Machu Picchu
I went to: Peru

Elusive Patagonia

Day 3: Chilean Firebush with The Horns in background
By : George Sloan and Suzanne Lance
Trip Begins: Mar 17, 2013
Trip Ends: Mar 30, 2013
Patagonia. How does one describe an area that is indescribable? It's a land of stark contrasts--jagged snow-capped mountains peaks, pristine lakes, and massive glaciers of mesmerizing beauty, but also a landscape of barren emptiness inhabited only by the incessant Patagonian wind. We called it ''Elusive Patagonia.'' After reading our journal and viewing our photos, what would you call it?
See my photos : Elusive Patagonia

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