Travel Articles: Adventure Travel

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 …

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The Trip: Turtles and Rainforest 8-day Costa Rica Tour

The Pacuare Nature Reserve, or Reserva Pacuare, was established by the Endangered Wildlife Trust in 1989 and protects 800 hectares of lowland tropical rainforest and 6 km of deserted beach on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.

The special mission of the reserve has been to protect the Leatherback …

Book by September 30, 2010 to save 30% off an 11-day polar voyage onboard the Antarctic Dream. This discount applies to the November 7, 2010 departure. Here's a beautiful clip of an Antarctic Dream expedition to give you an idea of what you might expect during a trip to the Great White Continent. Click here for details on the expedition and …

Some of our Peru travelers have already had a chance to meet Alex, one of our Peru guides. For those who have not it's my pleasure to give a brief introduction.

The Particulars:

Alex has worked as a guide in Peru for the last 13 years -- primarily leading trekking and cultural tours in Peru to some of most sought-after destinations in the …

I know this is a bit last-minute, but we couldn't pass this up; we found out about the Tango Festival and World Championships that take place every August in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and decided to put together an itinerary.  This trip is another addition to our Festival series in Central and South America.

Stay at the Mansion Dandi Royal during …

In late May 2010, thirty-nine giant tortoises were released onto the Galapagos' Pinta Island. Called the "Pinta Project 2010", the release and monitoring of the tortoises is definitely a team effort that includes Ecuador's Ministry of Environment, the Galapagos Conservancy, Galapagos National Park, State University of New York, …

Update June 23, 2010: Over the weekend, strikes came to an end, and things have returned to normal.

Over the past ten days, there have been 3 strikes in the Cusco-Machu Picchu region that have disrupted the transportation systems, requiring Adventure Life to adjust itineraries for our travelers in the region. After eleven years of providing trips …

For over a decade, Adventure Life has provided authentic adventures throughout Latin America. And now, we are so pleased to be nominated for Travel + Leisure's annual World's Best Award. The World's Best Awards are completely dependent upon the comments and first-hand experiences from travelers. As an Adventure Life traveler only you can provide …

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" …

***PLEASE NOTE: AS OF MARCH 24, 2016, ALL US CITIZENS AND ARGENTINIAN-BORN US CITIZENS NO LONGER NEED TO PAY THE RECIPROCITY FEE TO VISIT ARGENTINA FOR TOURISM.***

On December 20th, the government of Argentina will start charging a "reciprocity fee" for travelers entering the country through Buenos Aires international airport (Ezeiza). …

Last month, Adventure Life teamed up with our partners in Costa Rica, to sponsor a holiday party for a group of Costa Rican children from the Turrubares Mountains. The following is from our friends in Costa Rica regarding a few details of the celebration. Looks and sounds like it was a delightful day.

On November 28, 2009 Costa Rica Reps based in …

As of 7PM Ushuaia time, the Kapitan Khlibnikov remains trapped in the ice near Snow Hill - making it 6 days, I believe, of being stuck. In the mean time, I continue to explore Ushuaia. Today and yesterday, I hiked up snowy slopes behind my hotel. The views were fantastic, seeing far out into the Beagle Channel and the surrounding …

That's right -- one of the only passenger icebreakers in operation -- the Kapitan Khelbnikov -- has announced it will end its career as an expedition vessel in March 2012. The Kapitan Khelbnikov was built in Finland in 1981, and was originally designed for the rigors of northern Siberia. The ship has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe …

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!

Best Trip Journal: Win a trip for two to EcoCamp's …

Boasting the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, Belize offers some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world. This 8-day Belize tour is based from Turneffe Flats Resort on Turneffe Atoll. The Turneffe Atoll is one of only three coral atolls in the Caribbean. Formation of these coral atolls is a result of years of coral buildup …

Adventure Life's first journal contest has come to a close. From the Pacuare Turtle Reserve in Costa Rica, to kayaking in the remote Amazon Basin, the submissions are terrific -- competition was tough and selecting our winners was no easy task.

Winner of our Best Journal contest is Wayne Ng for his entry, Epiphanies in Ecuador and the Galapagos. …

Adventure Life's own Jennifer Barile is earning her SCUBA certification. One of our incredible Trip Coordinators, Jen is adding SCUBA to her list of outdoor hobbies that include rock and ice-climbing, trekking, camping and cross-country skiing. Adventure Life supplies our full-time employees with funding for continuing education opportunities. In …

Travel writer, Mark Resnicoff and examiner.com feature our La Selva Ecuadorian Amazon trip as their "Deal of the day."

Missoula, Montana ecotourism specialists Adventure Life are currently offering an awesome 75% discount on their September 2009 La Selva Lodge Ecuadorian Amazon tours. Even in today's tough economic climate, this …

Last week came news from the Galapagos National Park that Lonesome George -- the last Pinta Island Tortoise in the world -- may yet become a father. 5 perfect eggs were found in the nest of one of the two female tortoises that share a corral with ol' George. It will be another 120-130 days before the incubation process is completed and before …

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, and Neil Armstrong's curiosity and sense of adventure is now taking him to Antarctica. And how fitting for the legendary astronaut to turn his attention to Antarctica; the great white continent has frequently been described as alien and out-of-this-world. Neil will be boarding the …

While Iguazu Falls still pours over the cliffs and makes for a great stop on any trip to Argentina, in 2005, there was a threatening drought that had a severe impact on this natural wonder. Read more here.

In the June/July 2009 issue, National Geographic Adventure highlights the Galapagos yacht, M/Y Eric, in their "World Class: Lodges + Escapes" feature. What makes the Eric so interesting? Complete with solar panels and wind turbines, the yacht is the first hybrid ship of its kind -- but let's hope it's not the last. Take a look at the write-up …

Travel to Antarctica has always been for those eager to explore the very end of the world. Unfortunately, as the location has been ‘discovered’, more and more cruise ships are making this their destination. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators says visits have risen from 6,700 in the 1992-93 season to 45,213 in 2008-09. …