“The Pantanal in Brazil is the second-largest inland seasonal floodplain on Earth and largely unknown. Ever since reading about the Pantanal and its wildlife in National Geographic, I’ve dreamed of visiting this isolated part of South America. The highlights on this trip are almost endless. A biologist at heart, experiencing the Pantanal’s wide array
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Shutting down my inbox and hanging up my travel planner hat for a bit, once again I got to step into the role I help others live: the traveler, the adventurer. Chile offers no shortage of opportunities for exploration, but this year’s scouting mission to Rapa Nui was a true highlight of my trips
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Pumas, also known as mountain lions or cougars, are among the most widespread mammals in the world, with their habitat spanning from the Yukon in Canada through different ecosystems — such as lowlands, tropical rainforests, and mountainous regions — all the way down to the Strait of Magellan in southern Patagonia. This elusive feline
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“WOW, we loved this trip. I was blown away by Bolivia, and the road trip from Atacama was an absolute adventure. Flamingo-filled lagoons, dramatic rock formations, steaming geysers. Herds of graceful vicuñas crossing the open roads, viscachas sunbathing on boulders like they owned the place, and a culpeo fox so curious it practically posed
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The results of the 2025 Knowmad Photo Contest are here. Over the past year, our travelers shared powerful moments from across South America, each image paired with a story that reminds us why we love what we do. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit photos and reflections. Keep scrolling to
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Suzette and Dennis are lovely, expert travelers. They seek out intimate and unique experiences and love to learn about and participate in local culture. Dennis likes more luxurious accommodations and relaxed adventures, while Suzette is inspired by being physically active. Knowmad’s Antarctica and Patagonia Specialist, Krista, thrives on helping them find the perfect balance
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We’re excited to share that our Founder, Jordan Harvey, has been named to the Travel + Leisure A-List of Top Travel Advisors for the 14th consecutive year. Planning meaningful journeys across South America takes deep destination knowledge, thoughtful design, and a team that cares about every detail. This recognition highlights the dedication of our
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“Our multigenerational family of eight just returned from a two-week trip to Chile over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. From our first conversation, I knew that Jordan understood exactly what we were looking for in a family holiday and the challenges of traveling with both teenagers and grandparents.”
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Since opening what have now become iconic lodges in Atacama and Patagonia, the Awasi lodges brand has made its name by offering extremely intimate lodges set in spectacular wilderness with privately-guided outings, along with Relais & Châteaux food and wine experiences. As a long-time partner of Knowmad, I jumped at the chance to be one
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Journey through the rugged and otherworldly terrain of Southern Bolivia, exploring lagoons, volcanoes and Uyuni salt flats before ending in the capital of La Paz, perched atop the Andes Mountains, stopping at the historical rich communities of Potosi and Sucre along the way. Ideal connection with Chile’s Atacama Desert or start and finish in La Paz.
Our trip could not have been better. You attended to every detail, no matter how small. Being met at every airport, hot tea and water in the van, all the charming hotels. How special you made Tripp’s birthday 3 times during the day! All our guides and drivers, the experience in Amaru and the Amazon. And of course our guide, Harry, who really is the best!
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The Knowmad team put together the trip of a life time for us. Everything was perfect, from the guides to the accommodations to the activities, and your extensive knowledge of the area and personal relationships with the people we met in Chile were invaluable. We can’t recommend Knowmad highly enough.
After traveling to Chile two years ago with Knowmad Adventures there was no question as to who was going to help plan my trip to Peru! Thank you so much to Knowmad Adventures. The places they recommended, connections, and knowledge of these regions were impeccable. I highly recommend using Knowmad Adventures to plan your next trip to Peru or Chile!
Our trip was everything we dreamed it would be and more. Your group did a great job everywhere we went. We especially loved our guide Paula, and Explora was top notch too. All perfect.
Please don’t ever change the way you operate. You fulfill lifelong dreams and provide people with the chance to live what they thought could only be read about.
You put together a one-of-a-kind vacation for my group that I’ll long remember and enthusiastically recommend. I thank you and look forward, with much anticipation, to my next adventure with you.
We got back last night and I must say that the organization of the entire trip was AMAZING. We all loved Peru and thanks to Knowmad we even enjoyed it a lot more. Thanks a lot Jordan for everything as we had sooooo much fun. I’ll definitely recommend you to anybody that wants to experience Peru.
Journey through the rugged and otherworldly terrain of Southern Bolivia, exploring lagoons, volcanoes and Uyuni salt flats before ending in the capital of La Paz, perched atop the Andes Mountains, stopping at the historical rich communities of Potosi and Sucre along the way. Ideal connection with Chile’s Atacama Desert or start and finish in La Paz.
