Category Archives: Chile Tours

Atacama Desert: Driest Place on Earth Hit with Snow

July 14, 2011 – 12:44 pm

The Atacama Desert has been experiencing an unusual amount of snow. The cold front that came through the region dumped nearly 32 inches of snow on the desert — more snow then the region has seen in the last half-century. The Atacama Desert is known as one of the driest place on Earth. The Atacama [...]

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Argentina Travel Update: Flights Cancelled Due to Chilean Puyehue Volcano Eruption

June 6, 2011 – 3:24 pm

UPDATE June 9, 2011: Flights on LAN and Aerolineas Argentinas are experiences ongoing delays and cancellations. For the most recent statement released from LAN Airlines, click here. For the most recent statement released from Aerolineas Argentinas click here. American Airlines just released the following statement: Due to volcanic ash, all AA flights between the U.S. [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Argentina Tours, Latin America Travel, Natural Disasters, Natural Environment, Patagonia tours, Safety and Security, Travel Updates | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (4)

Adventure Life Favorites Featured in National Geographic Traveler 2011 Stay List

April 20, 2011 – 10:04 am

National Geographic Traveler’s annual Stay List is out. For 2011, they focused on a region of the world we know a thing or two about — South America. Three of Adventure Life’s favorites are recognized in the Stay List: Ecuador’s Sacha Lodge; Bolivia’s Chalalan Lodge; and Patagonia’s EcoCamp. Traveler’s approach to selecting great accommodations: With [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Adventure Travel Company, Amazon tours, Awards, Best Trips, Bolivia, Guides & Suppliers, Latin America Travel, Patagonia tours, Press, Travel Product | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Win 2 Tickets to South America on LAN airlines

March 28, 2011 – 3:23 pm

Adventure Life and LAN airlines have partnered to offer you the chance to win two round trip tickets from the USA to anywhere LAN flies in South America. That’s a prize valued around $2500. A Machu Picchu trek, a Galapagos voyage, Patagonia’s legendary spears, or a trip to bustling Buenos Aires — whatever is on [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Amazon tours, Argentina Tours, Contests, Ecuador Travel, Latin America Travel, Travel general, Travel Giveaways, Travel Product | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

LAN Airlines New Direct Flights Make Custom Trips Easier and More Affordable

October 27, 2010 – 12:06 pm

UPDATE 10/28/10: As of Oct 28 (interestingly enough one day after I posted this article) LAN announced flights from Lima to Iguazu will now go through Foz do Iguazu International Airport (IGU, Brazil) replacing the original published operation from LIM-IGR in Argentina. Still totally doable — but now many travelers (including US travelers) will be [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Argentina Tours, Custom Travel, Travel general, Travel Product, travel tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Patagonia Lowdown: Low Elevation South America Treks

June 25, 2010 – 12:53 pm

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 [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Argentina Tours, Inca Trail, Patagonia tours, Safety and Security, Travel general, Trekking | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

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

May 6, 2010 – 1:15 pm

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 [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Belize tours, Family Travel, Galapagos Cruises, Girl Trips, Travel general, Trekking | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Earthquake Effects on Chile Travel

March 1, 2010 – 2:33 pm

Over the weekend an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Chile. Our thoughts are with our friends and partners in Chile. All of our travelers are safe; some have run into issues because of flight cancellations, but we are hopeful that flights will resume shortly so our travelers can head home. LAN Airlines is [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Natural Disasters, Natural Environment, Patagonia tours, Safety and Security, Travel general | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Little Drizzle Means Big Trouble in Desert City

August 19, 2009 – 1:50 pm

Late last month, less then 1/100th of an inch of rain fell in the desert city of Iquique, Chile. Typically, drizzles don’t make headlines, but when a drizzle damages roofs, shuts down schools, and even knocks out power, the press — and bloggers — take notice. Located in the heart of Chile’s Atacama Desert, Iquique [...]

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Outside Magazine Best Trips Issue, April 2009

April 29, 2009 – 10:45 am

In this tough economy, travelers are looking for the greatest deals on the planet. Adventure Life was honored with Outside Magazine’s Killer Value award in their April 2009 Best Trips issue. Our featured trip was our new Patagonia Wildlife Safari – trekking in the famed Torres del Paine. You can check it out here: http://www.adventure-life.com/chile/chile_tours/tour/PWS5-7.php5.

By Brian Morgan | Also posted in Awards, Press | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a Comment
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