Entries from April 2008
Each year, National Geographic Traveler showcases 50 of the world’s top destinations, places that every curious traveler should visit in a lifetime. This year, Adventures Within Reach was selected for our “Four Volcanoes: Mount Kenya, Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Ol Doinyo Lengai” itinerary!
Four peaks — four weeks!
This trip takes you on a “warm up” trek up Mt. Meru (14,990 feet), followed by a trek up the highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro (19, 340 feet), then off on safari and climb up Ol Doinyo Lengai at Lake Natron (10,000 feet), and finished off with a trip to Mt. Kenya. Participants have the choice of doing a non-technical climb to Point Lenana (16, 355 feet) or a longer technical climb to the very summit (17,060 feet).
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See full list in National Geographic >>
Categories: Kenya · Kilimanjaro · News · Safari · Tanzania
1/3 off Galapagos 8-day cruises on the Evolution!
Prices:
- $3375/person for C class cabin
- $3130/person for D class cabin
Dates:
- May 3-10, 2008
- May 10-17, 2008
Contact us for more information!
Categories: Galapagos
There has been a lot of activity with our non-profit Charities Within Reach! We encourage all travelers to give back to the countries to which they visit, and we can help.
Garage Sale — Eco Fundraising
CWR is encouraging local Colorado people to reduce, reuse, and recycle at our second annual fund raiser garage sale. Besides the basic sale of quality used items, there will be a bake sale, lemonade stand, and photo sale.
It will be held on June 28, 2008 behind the Adventures Within Reach office, and we can use donations and volunteers with this fun event!
Free A Child
CWR is sponsoring a volunteer trip to Nepal in honor of the 10th anniversary of Free A Child. This 13-day itinerary shows you the project in motion in the remote at-risk villages as well as taking you to some of the most beautiful and interesting regions of Nepal.
Shalom Orphanage
This is a popular stop for volunteers and donors while on safari in Tanzania. We have received donations of goods, time, and money from churches, schools, various organizations, and many individuals.
Global Porters Project
CWR is now working with the International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC) to gather and transfer clothing and gear to Tanzania and Nepal. Thanks to all the volunteers who have taken over extra bags of gear to be donated to the local porters!
Peru Schools
CWR continues to support remote schools in various parts of Peru. Our focus is to assist schools that are not in the main tourist areas and do not see many visitors or donations. CWR is now supporting children in Boca Amigo, a village in the remote jungle of Peru, the Children’s Land Promotion Center (CPTiNi) in Puerto Maldonado, and the Rumira public school near Ollantaytambo.
We can use your help!
CWR is always looking for volunteers to help with the various projects. You can live anywhere in the world and still help.
- Events and fund raising
- Volunteer programs
- General office work, recordkeeping
- Graphics for brochures, etc.
- Website
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Categories: Sustainable Tourism
Adventures Within Reach is proud to announce the addition of Kenya to our portfolio of amazing destinations!
We are offering 3-10 day safaris to the best parks in Kenya with adventure camping, standard lodges and tented camps, and luxury accommodations.
- See the incredible migration of wildebeest in the Masai Mara
- Photograph Kilimanjaro from Amboseli
- See the pink tapestry of flamingos at Lake Nakuru
- Hot air balloon over spectacular landscape and wildlife
- Combine a Kenya and a Tanzania safari for the best of both countries
AWR is also offering Mt. Kenya treks. At 17,057 feet, Mt. Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. Trekking routes can be done in 4-6 days up to Pt. Lenana (16,355 feet). The true summit is a technical climb and takes 7 days.
MORE ON KENYA >>
Categories: Kenya · Safari
As peace is restored in Tibet, tourism to Tibet will reopen in June, 2008.
Nepal continues to remain calm and safe for tourists. Good news from the Nepal Tourism Board — tourism to Nepal increased 27% in 2007.
The Tibetan and Nepalese people desperately need your tourism dollars. Plan your Himalayan trip today!
Bhutan continues to be peaceful and calm. Visit this land of tranquility!
Categories: Nepal · Tibet
Galapagos Fuel Surcharge
All Galapagos cruise bookings for 2008 will have a fuel surcharge of $100/person for 3-4 night itineraries and $200/person for 7-night itineraries.
Pay in full by April 30 for any cruise in 2008, and the fuel surcharge is waived!
Galapagos Tourist Card
All tourists visiting the Galapagos are also now required to have a $10 tourist card. This card will help control the number of visitors to the islands and also reduce the amount of paperwork visitors have to fill out. AWR will combine this fee with the national park tax for a total of $130/adult and $70/child.
Quito Hotel Tax
Starting April 1, 2008, all Quito hotels will be charging a new tourism tax to all visitors. This tax is $1/room/night for first-class hotels and $2/room/night for deluxe hotels. Visitors will have to pay this tax directly to the hotel upon check-out. This tax only applies to hotels in Quito.
Categories: Ecuador · Galapagos
