Category Archives: Patagonia tours

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, Chile Tours, Latin America Travel, Natural Disasters, Natural Environment, 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, Chile Tours, Guides & Suppliers, Latin America Travel, Press, Travel Product | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Strike Near Torres del Paine, Patagonia Comes to an End

January 19, 2011 – 10:30 am

Following an announcement last week from the Chilean government of a proposed 17% increase in natural gas expenses – protests broke out in the Magallanes region of Patagonia. Protests came to an end yesterday evening as the government and the people of Magallanes came to an agreement, finalizing the end of the strike. The new [...]

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Itching for a Patagonia Trek? Find the best routes to Torres del Paine

September 16, 2010 – 10:23 am

The remoteness of Patagonia’ Torres del Paine allows the park to continue to boast its incredible pristine environment and natural beauty. Because of this remoteness, it is a little adventure in itself just getting to the park. Whether you’re coming from Argentina or Chile, we can get you to the park. Here’s a little direction [...]

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

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, Inca Trail, Safety and Security, Travel general, Trekking | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

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, Chile Tours, Natural Disasters, Natural Environment, Safety and Security, Travel general | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Share Your Travels. Win a Trip.

October 22, 2009 – 2:15 pm

Back by popular demand… I am pleased to announce our new Trip Journal, and Trip Video contest. Submit your best entries for a chance to win a trip for two with Adventure Life! Contest is open to all Adventure Life alumni. I’ll get right to the good stuff … the prizes. WHAT YOU WILL WIN! [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in 1, Galapagos Cruises, Travel Journal, Uncatagorized | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (1)

Best Ecolodges in Latin America

August 6, 2009 – 1:16 pm

From Patagonia to Costa Rica, traveler, Shannon Beineke, weighs in on ecolodges and the regions where you can relax your head, take in remarkable surroundings and enjoy examples of effective ecotourism at work.

By Beth Conway | Also posted in 1, Amazon tours, Bolivia, Costa Rica Tours, Green Travel, Natural Environment, Peru Tours | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)
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