Mind-blowing, historical, challenging – these hikes will get your heart pumping and the scenery will take your breath away.
... Read more »Hiking Round Up: Top 5 Treks in South America
Destination: Peru
Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo + Knowmad Adventures
PLEASE NOTE: If you’ve reached this page and you’re looking for information on Midwest Mountaineering’s Spring 2016 Expo, please click here. We invite you to this fall’s Outdoor Adventure Expo hosted by Midwest Mountaineering and the U of M, November 20 through 22.
... Read more »Parting Shots: Custom Inca Trail Trip
After returning home from a phenomenal custom Inca trail trip in Peru, Mary Fransen took time to reflect on the incredible memories she and her friends created not too long ago. She remembered hiking curiously on paths forged hundreds of years ago, exchanging stories with friends, and marveling at intricate agricultural terraces and magnificent ruins. Mary shares
... Read more »Top 10 Places To Get Your Feet Wet in South America: Kayak in Peru, Fly Fish & Surf in Chile
Find out the best places to stand-up paddle board and raft in Peru, surf in Chile, cruise in Antarctica and more with this detailed, visual look at the Top 10 Places to Get Your Feet Wet in South America.
... Read more »A Knowmad Adventures’ Women’s Trip to Peru: Journey to Machu Picchu: Women’s Active & Cultural Adventure
Adventures are the best. Adventures where you connect with like-minded souls and form lifelong friendships are even better. Here at Knowmad we hear stories of college roommates reuniting for a trip after years of losing touch; or old friends that remain just that, old friends, because of an annual travel experience they share together; or
... Read more »Parting Shots: Traveling to Peru – Mountain Biking in the Andes, Exploring the Sacred Valley, Visiting Machu Picchu & More
It starts with a dream to experience a part of the globe your feet have yet to walk on, a desire to meet new people, understand different perspectives and see places beyond your imagination. With a little planning and a lot of excitement a trip is born. Daniel and Stephanie’s trip started with an idea
... Read more »Facts About Peru: Inca Trail Elevations, Andean Activities & More
Did you know that the famed Inca Trail, taking you to the Inti Punku sun gate and down to Machu Picchu, is actually just a small portion of the tens of thousands of Incan roads built throughout South America? Or how about that Cusco is higher in elevation than Machu Picchu? Peru is a fascinating
... Read more »Jordan Harvey Named The Travel + Leisure Argentina + Chile Top Travel Advisor For The Third Year in a Row!
Knowmad Adventures’ very own Jordan Harvey has landed himself a Travel + Leisure Top Travel Advisor hat trick. For the third year in a row, he’s proven that he has a depth of knowledge beyond other operators in some of the most adventurous regions in the world. Jordan’s knowledge of Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador
... Read more »Custom Inca Trail & Machu Picchu Trip
“I feel like the journey to get there made me appreciate the experience all the more,” says Lisa of her and Brittany’s hike up the Inca Trail to the famous Machu Picchu ruins this past March. During their time in Peru they found themselves exploring the Sacred Valley, sharing stories with the Amaru community, and treading
... Read more »Book Your Inca Trail Trip + Machu Picchu Tour Today: Information About The Knowmad Inca Trail Difference + More!
Is Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail on your bucket list? Now is the time to make this dream a reality! It’s the perfect time to book a trip to Peru for April, May, June or July – especially as Inca Trail permits are limited and the season in starting to fill up. Planning your
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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.
Great For: Active Couples, Adventurers, Active Families
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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!
- Irene, Wayzata, MN
Good Works
By traveling alongside Knowmad you will be taking part in culturally and environmentally sustainable travel. You will be spreading the love, and the wealth. You will be doing Good Works. Learn more about Knowmad’s eco-travel efforts.
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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.
- Lisa, Seattle, WA | Custom Ecuador Trip
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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.
Great For: Active Couples, Adventurers, Active Families
