Category Archives: Inca Trail

A Sample Menu from our Inca Trail Treks in Peru

February 1, 2012 – 1:13 pm

A hardy hike deserves nothing less than some hardy food — and on our Inca Trail treks you’ll get it; sometimes with little extras that leave a big impression. For example, last time I was traveling in Peru my husband was celebrating a birthday during our trek. Surprise — a cake and candles were presented [...]

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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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Machu Picchu Travel Gets Much Love from National Geographic

June 21, 2011 – 11:50 am

We’re not the only ones who are all a-buzz with the swiftly approaching centennial celebration of Hiram Bingham’s rediscovery of Machu Picchu. National Geographic joins us in our enthusiasm for this mysterious landmark and is giving Machu Picchu much love with a great online feature. Highlights includes Top Ten Secrets of Machu Picchu, great reads [...]

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Adventure Life in Outside Magazine Best Trips for 2011 Issue

February 22, 2011 – 2:32 pm

We are thrilled to see Adventure Life’s Andean Multisport Peru trip featured in Outside Magazine’s annual Best Trips issue. Check us out in their Hot-List that gives you 23 great reasons to “Get Out There.” Our Andean Multisport trip is specially designed for those adrenaline junkies who suffer from a bit of been-there-done-that. Spend 10-days [...]

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Peru Travel: Great Alternative Treks to the Classic Inca Trail

August 11, 2010 – 10:40 am

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 [...]

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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, Chile Tours, Patagonia tours, Safety and Security, Travel general, Trekking | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Tips To Help Avoid Altitude Sickness

April 30, 2010 – 10:49 am

Soroche, acute mountain sickness (AMS), altitude sickness — whatever you call it, it does not discriminate. The simple fact is, the higher you go above sea level, the thinner the oxygen in your blood becomes. By 10,000 feet oxygen levels have gone from roughly 98% saturation to 89%. This catches many travelers off-guard; young, old, [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Natural Environment, Safety and Security, Travel general, travel tips, Trekking | Tagged , , , , | Comments (3)

Machu Picchu. Yes, It Is Open.

April 2, 2010 – 1:35 pm

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 [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Archaeological Site, Natural Disasters, Peru Tours, Travel general, Trekking | Tagged , , , , | Leave a Comment

Update on Travel to Machu Picchu and the Cusco Region

February 23, 2010 – 8:29 am

We have updated information regarding the re-opening of access to Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Town (also called Aguas Calientes). Following up on our blog post from earlier this month — there are changes to the original schedule that may affect your upcoming Peru trip. The short version: The damage on the lengthy, “backroad route” [...]

By Jonathan Brunger | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Galapagos Cruises, Natural Disasters, Peru Tours, Travel general, Trekking | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Peru Mudslides Affect the Railway. What This Means for Your Trip

February 2, 2010 – 2:39 pm

UPDATE: As of Feb. 22, 2010, there are changes to the original schedule regarding re-opening access to Machu Picchu. Click here for details. Many of you are familiar with the heavy rainfall that hit southern Peru at the end of January. Peru is no stranger to such downpours, but this season the rainfall that hit [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Natural Disasters, Natural Environment, Peru Tours, Safety and Security, Travel general, Trekking, Volunteer service | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (2)
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