Travel Articles: Trekking & Hiking

Delving into the rich wildlife of the Amazon, we explore the Napo and Aguarico Rivers of Ecuador. Then it on to Sacha Lodge to experience the unique atmosphere at this ecolodge on our Ecuador tour.

This was my second time in Lima. The arrival was much more comfortable than my arrival a few years ago -- an Adventure Life representative met us at the airport, whisked the luggage out of our hands, and maneuvered us calmly through the throngs.

I traveled to Mexico! I visited Chiapas, where I hiked through waterfalls, Baja, where I went on many zodiac rides to ride alongside whales, Oaxaca, where I went kayaking alongside sea lions, Yucatan, where I saw amazing views and Copper Canyon. Overall, an amazing trip!

It was a great Ecuadorian rainforest kayaking adventure trip! And we learned: that a large black garbage bag makes a great raincoat in a pinch.That you keep your toes away from streaming ants.To bring extra clothing in small dry bags so that you can go to dinner in something other than your pajamas. . .That you are ALONE when you are alone in the …

Ashley and Cody experienced the wonderful hospitality of the quaint Haciendas of Ecuador on their trip. Then the were off to visit the Galapagos and take in the extraordinary wildlife of the islands aboard the ELF.

Our Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca Adventure: Nothing prepares you for Machu Picchu, not pictures, descriptions, or words. Going to Machu Picchu has been a dream of mine for many years. Although I'd read about the amazing accomplishments, the actual trip, with a fantastic guide whose name is Marco, brought this journey to life and gave it its due. …

My philosophy has always been that life is too short to do things you don’t enjoy, and too short to be missing out on doing things you do want to do. That is why I built my business in the way I did – so that it would free me up to do what I want to do. Our Brazil and Peru tours were interesting - but huge. Everytime we went to a new place, …

My husband and I do the Manco Multisport, which explores the Cusco area, including Machu Picchu, and then Lake Titicaca. It was incredible!

The Greenberg family decided to give back to the area they were visiting in Peru. They participated in a home restoration Volunteer Service Project in Cachicatta community. They continued their tour on the Salcantay Trek where they ended on the Inca Trail at Machu Picchu ruins.

With just 3 free days, Cuenca has so many places to visit in short time... a great Ecuador trip experience.

I left with a friend for a 2 week trip to peru; cachicatta trek/sndoval lake. Its hard to write a review because there really arent words to do the experience justice. Ill try though-- Thanks to: Marco, Vidal, Jaun, Javier, Luccho, Manuel, Miguel & Po

Trek through the Peruvian Andes

After visiting Peru three years ago, I returned with my daughter to hike the Inca Trail in 2013.

69 LAKE - HUAYHUASH TREK

Day 01: Huaraz – Cebollapampa (12 795ft/3900) – 69Lake (14 599/4450m)
Day starts early at 7:00 am our private transport will pick you up from your Hotel after your breakfast. This transport will take us up to Cebollapampa Where starts the hike; from there hike follows by a wide marked route up to the Lake with a …

Santa cruz - 69 Lake

Day 01: Huaraz - Cashapampa 2900m - Llamacorral 3760m
From the hotel in Huaraz, we will aboard the minivan and driving along Callejon de Huaylas to Cashapampa village, where the donkey driver and the donkeys wait for us, from Cashapampa we will start to hike for around 5 hours, after that we will arrive to Llamacorral and …

From the stark and stunning Atacama Desert, to its legendary Patagonia peaks, a Chile tour provides an outdoor playground for adventure enthusiasts and offers a landscape that seems tailor-made for the active adventure traveler. There is no shortage of options to actively explore Chile and here are five of our favorites ways to do just …