Of my many travel goals, and there are many, the top one has been to visit every continent. And while I still have yet to complete this goal, when presented with the opportunity to travel to Antarctica, I jumped at the chance. The journey was everything I expected and more, and along the way I
... Read more »Posts By: Tara Harvey
Events in Minneapolis: Knowmad at the Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo
Are you an adventure enthusiast? The annual Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo is here! Come visit the Knowmad Team (along with other outdoor-loving adventurers) from April 28th – 30th, 2017 at one of the best outdoor events in Minneapolis. Hosted by Midwest Mountaineering, the Outdoor Adventure Expo has over 60 exhibitors and more than 100 presentations by experts in
... Read more »Parting Shots: Two Weeks in Peru – Inca Trail, Machu Picchu + Lake Titicaca
Photos by Knowmad traveler Katie Henly In this multi-generational custom family trip, a group of 7 travelers visited Peru on a bucket list-worthy adventure. Read on to see how they combined the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail, and Lake Titicaca in a fun, active way.
... Read more »Best Place to Visit in South America for Adventure, Gastronomy, Relaxation, History + More
South America is an immense and diverse continent with a myriad of options for every interest. Because of this, diving in to the initial planning stages of a trip to South America and deciding where to go can be incredibly daunting – with so many places to see and things to do, it’s easy to
... Read more »Reflecting On A Year of South America Travel: Travelers’ Reviews + Stories From Their South American Adventures
From the white sand beaches and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, to the ancient Incan ruins of Peru, stunning mountain peaks of Patagonia, and the vibrant culture of Buenos Aires, Knowmad Travelers experienced a lot in 2016. They snorkeled with sea lions and kayaked next glaciers. They hiked the Inca Trail, and camped under the
... Read more »New Year’s Eve Traditions in South America
Left photo via WikiHow. This New Year’s Eve, citizens across the United States will be watching the ball drop in Times Square, singing a round of Auld Lang Syne, and ooh-ing and ahh-ing as fireworks light up the sky. Meanwhile, New Year traditions around South America will also take place, some very similar to our own
... Read more »Knowmad’s South America Small Business Micro Lending Tradition
As we come closer to the end of the year and the holiday season appears on the horizon, we at Knowmad are excited to continue our annual holiday tradition of supporting small, local businesses in South America. Through Kiva, anyone can lend money to low-income entrepreneurs throughout the world, and “connect people through lending to
... Read more »Argentina Weather, When To Go, What To Pack + More by Region
High peaks of the Andes give way to awe-inspiring glacial lakes, acclaimed vineyards, endless vistas of Pampas grasslands, and iconic Patagonian wilderness; this is Argentina. The thunderous Perito Moreno Glacier in the south to the immense Iguazú Falls in the north continue Argentina’s extensive list of natural wonders. A place where gaucho cowboys preserve the
... Read more »Visit Us At One of the Best Events in Minneapolis: Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo
Calling all adventurers, explorers and outdoor-lovers! The annual Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo is here! Come visit the Knowmad Team (and other adventure enthusiasts) from November 18th – 20th, 2016 at one of the best outdoor events in Minneapolis.
... Read more »Parting Shots: Things To Do in Peru – Biking, Hiking, Paragliding, Whitewater Rafting + More
Though many travelers are only aware of the Inca Trail, there is a multitude of things to do in Peru to take advantage of the natural beauty and history of the country. Working along with their Trip Specialist, the Gagners crafted an active traveler’s dream trip to Peru which, in addition to the full Inca Trail
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- Two Weeks in Chile: Contrasting Regions, Atacama + Patagonia Combination Trip
- Condé Nast Traveler Experience Makers Award for the 4th Year in a Row!
- Parting Shots: How a Galapagos Charter Became the Trip of a Lifetime!
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- Parting Shots: Anniversary Adventure to The Inca Trail & Sacred Valley, Peru
- Jordan wins Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist for the 3rd Year in a Row!
- Trek Check: Peru Treks Comparison - Inca Trail, Salkantay + Choquequirao
- 3 Phenomenal Things to do in Ecuador: Hidden Gems + New Experiences I Discovered on My Recent Trip
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- Shoulder Season or High Season: When is the Best Time of Year for Your Trip to Patagonia?
- A Personal Take on Galapagos Animals, Unique Experiences + More
- Inca Trail Permits: Book Your 2018 Inca Trail Trip Before It’s Too Late
- How To Travel Like A Knowmad: Stories From Kayli's Trip + Things To Do in Argentina + Chile
- 2017 Travel + Leisure A-List Winner: Jordan Harvey is the Best Trip Planner for Argentina + Chile!
- Parting Shots: Amazon, Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu, Peru Trip
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- Jordan's Staff Itinerary Pick: Finding Fate on Easter Island
- Parting Shots: Two Weeks in Peru - Inca Trail, Machu Picchu + Lake Titicaca
- Forbes Travel + Knowmad Adventures: Adrenaline + Zen - Five Trips of a Lifetime
- Renee's Staff Itinerary Pick: One Week in The Galapagos Islands, An Active Land-Based Adventure Trip
- Best Place to Visit in South America for Adventure, Gastronomy, Relaxation, History + More
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- Passport Expiration Information: Why Do I Need Six Months On My Passport?
- Parting Shots: A Patagonian Odyssey - Chiloé Island, Rafting, Ice-Hiking + More
- 2016 Knowmad Adventures Annual Travel Photography Contest
- Reflecting On A Year of South America Travel: Travelers' Reviews + Stories From Their South American Adventures
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- Parting Shots: Custom Atacama Desert + Patagonia Chile Trip
- We did it! Knowmad Adventures wins Condé Nast Traveler Experience Makers + Top Travel Specialist Award for the Second Year in a Row
- The Relais & Châteaux Difference
- Knowmad's South America Small Business Micro Lending Tradition
- Argentina Weather, When To Go, What To Pack + More by Region
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- Parting Shots: Comprehensive South America Vacation to Argentina, Chile + Peru
- Ask The Experts: Pregnancy + Newborn Asks Tara Harvey About Travel With Kids
- Visit Us At One of the Best Events in Minneapolis: Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo
- Meet Krista! Knowmad's Newest Team Member, Ready to Help You Plan A Trip To South America
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- Parting Shots: Things To Do in Peru - Biking, Hiking, Paragliding, Whitewater Rafting + More
- The Best Way to See the Galapagos Islands: Cruise or Land-Based?
- Design Mom: Living With Kids + Home Tour Column Features Tara Harvey / Knowmad Adventures
- Parting Shots: A Trip to Ecuador + The Galapagos Islands
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- Starting a Company: The Challenges + Triumphs of Starting a Travel Company
- How To Make The Most Out of Your Trip To Torres Del Paine, Patagonia: Including The Best Excursions For You
- 4 Unique Experiences + What to Pack For A Trip to Ecuador
- Relais + Châteaux Deal: 3 Chilean Luxury Lodges Combined Into 1 Incredible Deal!
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- Chile Weather, When To Go, What to Pack + More By Region
- Parting Shots: Galapagos Islands Land-Based Adventure
- 2015 Annual South America Travel Photography Contest
- A Fun List for the New Year: Paddle Board, Make Pancakes, Travel to South America + More!
- Now is the Time to Book Your Travel to Peru: 2016 Inca Trail Permits Are Selling Out Fast!
- 2015 in Review(s): What Traveler’s Are Saying About Their South American Adventures
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- Top 5 Best Family Vacations in South America
- Parting Shots: Peru + Chile Combination Trip - Hiking, Mountain Biking + More
- Knowmad Featured In Condé Nast Traveler: The Experience Makers 2015
- May Your World Be Filled With Happiness - Knowmad Adventures South America Travel
- Gift Guide for the Explorer
- Continuing a Tradition: Microlending in South America
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- Crossing the Andes: Explore Chile, Argentina & Patagonia with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum & Knowmad Adventures
- Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo + Knowmad Adventures
- Parting Shots: Custom Inca Trail Trip
- Top 10 Places To Get Your Feet Wet in South America: Kayak in Peru, Fly Fish & Surf in Chile
- A Knowmad Adventures' Women's Trip to Peru: Journey to Machu Picchu: Women's Active & Cultural Adventure
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- Celebrating 6 Years of South America Travel
- Parting Shots: Ecuador Honeymoon - Galapagos Islands, Amazon & Avenue of the Volcanoes
- Chile: Farm-to-Table Food + Wine Deal
- The Romance of Patagonia: Awasi Patagonia Lodge in Chile, South America
- Parting Shots: Traveling to Peru - Mountain Biking in the Andes, Exploring the Sacred Valley, Visiting Machu Picchu & More
- + August
- Facts About Peru: Inca Trail Elevations, Andean Activities & More
- Jordan Harvey Named The Travel + Leisure Argentina + Chile Top Travel Advisor For The Third Year in a Row!
- South America Travel Discounts: Awasi Patagonia Lodge Deals & More
- Argentine Empanada Recipe: Bringing Buenos Aires to Your Kitchen
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- How To Prepare For An International Trip
- Ecuador Travel: Macalester College Alumni Association Dynamic Group Trip
- From Phone to Frame: Preserving Travel Memories with Instantly Framed
- Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine: The Sisterhood of Motherhood + Knowmad Adventures
- 6 Highlights From My Trip to Peru By Peru + Ecuador Travel Expert Renee Davies
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- The Top 10 Galapagos Cruises for all Different Groups & Budgets
- The Peterson Family "Trip of a Lifetime" to Peru
- January South America Travel Deals
- 2014 Annual South America Travel Photography Contest Results
- How to Order a Coffee in Spanish
- Our 2014 South America Travel Year in Review(s)
- Money Magazine's Where to go in 2015 List
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- When is the Best Time to Visit the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador?
- Cu-Boulder Study Abroad Alumni Spotlight: Translating my passion to real world opportunities
- Happy Holidays from the Knowmad Family!
- Give the Gift of Travel: South America Travel Deals
- Gift Guide for the Traveler
- Tis' The Season: Micro Loans in South America
- StarTribune Business: Building adventure travel agency has been an adventure
- Two Weeks in Chile + Argentina
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- What's In My Carry-On
- 5 Must Do Activities In Torres del Paine National Park
- Top 10 Travel Tips from the Knowmad Travel Experts
- Join Knowmad at The Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo
- Chilean Wine Country: The Next Best Vineyard Destination
- Women's Adventure Magazine Features Knowmad's Tara Harvey
- Southwest Journal Features South America Travel Experts, Knowmad Adventures
- The Minnesota Laker/Pioneer Features Knowmad Adventures: The Knowmad Life
- Best Family Vacations in South America: Peru, Ecuador and Chile - $400 Off!
- Travel Inspiration
- Peru Trip: Amazon Jungle, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca & Lima
- + September
- Travel + Leisure's 'World's Greatest Dream Trips' Features Knowmad Adventures' Patagonia Dream Trip
- South America Travel with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Happy Birthday: Knowmad Celebrates 5 Years of South America Travel!
- Knowmad Adventures' Lisa Kellenberger Featured in International Studies Abroad Newsletter
- Southern Amazon Basin versus Northern Amazon Jungle Visit
- Meet Our Peru Travel Coordinators, Katty and Haelin!
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- Travel to Brazil With Knowmad Adventures and The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Lost Lands of the Incas: Amazon Jungle & Machu Picchu Travel
- Chile Luxury Travel Deal: Unheard of Savings at Explora Patagonia and Easter Island
- Knowmad’s Jordan Harvey Named Best Trip Specialist for Argentina and Chile with praise for Peru by Travel + Leisure
- Top 3 Things to Do in The Sacred Valley
- Book Your 2015 Inca Trail Hike Now and Save Big: The Perfect Way To Experience Peru Active Travel!
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- Hola Arepa: Latin American Cuisine At It's Finest
- Design Mom Interviews Knowmad Co-Founder Tara Harvey
- Adventures of the Louis Family: A Patagonia Vacation
- Meet Renee and Jack: Our New South America Trip Planners
- Awasi: Torres Del Paine's Newest Patagonia Luxury Lodge
- Galapagos Cruise Vacation Deals: Huge Savings on Galapagos' Best Small Ship Cruises
- Henson Chile Family Vacation
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- Last Call for Our Photography Contest!
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- Reports Are In: New Peru Adventure
- Making Headlines: Frommer's Chile & Easter Island
- AdventureHER and Knowmad Head to Peru July 2012
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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.
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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.
- Ben and Sarah, New York, NY | Custom Chile Trip
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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!
- Deanna, Santa Barbara, CA | Inca Trail & Beyond
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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.
- Rosella, Denver, CO | Custom Chile Trip
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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.
- Kevin, Minnetonka, MN | Amazon to Andes Odyssey
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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.
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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.
- Barbara, Barcelona, Spain | Peru Active Explorer
Featured Journey
Ultimate Bolivian Adventure
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.