Category Archives: Trekking

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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Purchasing Passes for Hikes at Machu Picchu

October 7, 2011 – 1:47 pm

Hiking the ruins of Machu Picchu itself can be enough for some travelers. But there are some amazing peaks to trek while at the ruins — and offer a rare perspective to the legendary Inca ruins. The catch? There’s a fee, and you’ll want to do a little planning in advance to save your spot. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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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, Inca Trail, Natural Disasters, Peru Tours, Travel general | 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, Inca Trail, Natural Disasters, Natural Environment, Peru Tours, Safety and Security, Travel general, Volunteer service | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (2)
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