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Entries from March 2008

Best of Peru: 7-day Tour

March 29, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Our most popular Peru tour!

Join us to one of the seven wonders of the world — Machu Picchu! This tour shows you the amazing architecture, culture, and history of the ancient Incas as well as as the Spanish Colonial period. You will join other travelers for each of the tours, but you will have independent free time in between.

Tour Includes:

  • Train to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu
  • Tour the beautiful city of Cusco and local Inca ruins
  • Day trip to Ollantaytambo village and Pisac market
  • City tour of Lima and museums

Land-only Prices:

Number in Group: 2 3 4-6 7-9 10-12 Single Supplement
Price per Person: $840 $800 $790 $770 $765 $130

Optional Tours:

  • River rafting on the Urubamba River
  • Day trip to Maras salt mines and Moray terraces
  • Volunteer at local school or orphanage
  • Hiking or mountain biking
  • Upgrade to the Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu

Extend your trip with

Sample Flights:

  • Los Angeles-Lima: $715/person round-trip
  • Miama-Lima: $467/person round-trip
  • Chicago-Lima: $801/person round-trip
  • London-Lima: $1428/person round-trip
  • Internal flights: $150/person/leg

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Categories: Machu Picchu · Peru

Kenya Luxury Safari Discounted for June

March 28, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Enjoy the luxurious Porini camps in Kenya this June with two great value safaris — almost half off!

Staying at the Porini Camps in Selenkay/Amboseli, Laikipia and Mara.

  • Accommodation in spacious and comfortable tents with ensuite bathrooms
  • Day and Night Game drives in open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles
  • Highly experienced professional safari guides
  • Sundowners at scenic viewing points
  • Escorted walks with Maasai guides and visit to Maasai village
  • All meals, house wines, beer, gin & tonics, soft drinks, mineral water
  • All internal flights & park/conservancy fees
  • Valid for travel in June only
  • Valid for bookings confirmed and paid by May 15th 2008

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Categories: Kenya · Safari

Inca Trail Groups for 2008

March 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Inca Trail permits are now sold out through July 2008, and August is selling quickly. If you would like to join a group on an Inca Trail trek, there are three dates in August with guaranteed departures.

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If you would like a private group trek in August-October, we need to book your permits as soon as possible!

INCA TRAIL AVAILABILITY >>

Categories: Inca Trail · Peru

Climb a mountain with Robin Mountain!

March 25, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Robin Mountain will be your host on your trek and safari. Anyone is free to join the trek, but the group will be limited to 14 people.

Robin was born and raised in South Africa on a farm and speaks 4 languages. He has been privileged to have spent much time discovering the natural history and incredible beauty of the African continent. He possesses extensive knowledge of the bush and has spent much time hiking and on safari in different areas of Africa.

Traveling with Robin is a tremendous experience because of his great leadership skills and his unique ability to share his passion for life, his knowledge and enthusiasm.

7-day Machame trek and 5-day luxury safari, flying back from the Serengeti

  • $3490/person

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Categories: Kilimanjaro · Safari · Tanzania

Sale on Flights U.S. to Africa

March 24, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Kenya Air is having a sale on flights from the U.S. to Africa! You must book by April 15, 2008 and start your travel before June 15, 2008. The flights are in conjunction with United Airlines via London-Heathrow.

Sample fares (per person round-trip excluding taxes and fees):

  • NYC-Nairobi, Kenya: $1115
  • LA-Johannesburg, South Africa: $1325
  • DC-Entebbe, Uganda: $1150
  • Atlanta-Kigali, Rwanda: $1290

We can help you with your safaris, gorilla treks, trekking, and tours in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and southern Africa!

Categories: News

Tibet Tourism on Hold

March 24, 2008 · 2 Comments

Visitor permits to Tibet are temporarily on hold for the month of April. For people booking trips to Tibet, the deposits will be fully refundable until tourism opens up. If you are interested in visiting Buddhist Himalaya, consider Nepal and Bhutan. You can do both of these countries in one trip.

NEPAL DETAILS >>
BHUTAN DETAILS >>

We pray for peace in this incredible region!

Categories: Tibet

Kilimanjaro Climbers In The News

March 17, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Three Massachusetts men, climbing Kilimanjaro with Adventures Within Reach (Machame Route) in March 2007, made it into their local newspaper, the Beverly Bee. READ MORE >>

Six people from Vail, Colorado were in their local paper, the Vail Daily. Four people will be climbing Kilimanjaro (Rongai Route) in March 2008, and two will be volunteering at the Shalom Orphanage in Karatu before joining the Kili group for safari. The Town of Vail also donated over 100 jackets to Kilimanjaro porters. READ MORE >>

Two women climbed Kilimanjaro (Rongai Route) in December 2007 after graduating from college. They were written up in the college newspaper, The Daily Cardinal. READ MORE >>

These climbers are an inspiration!

Categories: Kilimanjaro · Tanzania

Alex Shockley on Aconcagua

March 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Alex Shockley looking very stylish in his Adventures Within Reach hat on Aconcagua!

AWR is now offering treks to Aconcagua. Join us for one of the Seven Summits! We will be adding Elbrus shortly….

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Categories: Aconcagua

$100 off the Inca Trail

March 2, 2008 · Leave a Comment

The 10% discount applies to the price of a 5 day Inca Trail group trek, which starts on any Sunday or Wednesday after August 1, 2008. Initial payment must be made between March 1 and March 31, 2008.

More on the Inca Trail >>

Making Your Reservation

On the Reservation Details page of our reservation system (first page), enter “MAR08SPECIAL” under Special Instructions. Your $100 discount will automatically be calculated for you.

Or, call us to complete your reservation: 877-232-5836 or +1 303-325-3746

International Flights

We can help you with your international flights into Peru and between Lima and Cusco. Keep in mind that August is high season, so the flights can be a bit expensive. Starting in September, flights get a little more reasonable.

There is no better time to book your dream holiday to Peru!

Categories: News