We have some great news about the Argentina reciprocity fee!
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Great News! Argentina Reciprocity Fee Information
Meet Kayli: Knowmad’s Operations Specialist & South America Travel Industry Expert
Meet our new Operations Specialist, Kayli Kirkegaard! She began working in international travel as an in-country guide for high school travel groups in Central America and is now excited to help Knowmad travelers become enraptured with Latin America time and time again. Read on to find out what Kayli’s passions are, what motivates her, why she is drawn to the travel industry and more…
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Parting Shots: 9 Things To Do in Chile; A Photo Essay by Knowmad’s Media Manager
What kind of trip does someone who works in the travel industry take? Meet Lisa, the Media Manager at Knowmad Adventures – a South American travel company that crafts active, authentic and sustainable experiences for the independent traveler. Follow her two-week itinerary in Chile through the photo essay, “9 Things To Do in Chile.” Lisa and her travel companion Cole visited the Atacama Desert, the capital city, the Lakes District and the two ended their trip near the end of the world in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia. Read about Lisa and Cole’s adventurous Chile trip below.
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Midwest Mountaineering + Outdoor Adventure Expo: An Outdoor Enthusiast + Adventure Travel Gathering
We invite you to the spring Outdoor Adventure Expo hosted by Midwest Mountaineering and the U of M, April 22nd through 24th. Come join us at this terrific outdoor enthusiast and adventure travel gathering!
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Tara’s Staff Itinerary Pick: An Active Take on Visiting Machu Picchu + The Sacred Valley in Peru
I’ll never forget my first time in Peru. My roommate from college and I had been traveling for over a month in Ecuador and decided to splurge on an overnight bus with plush, reclining semi-cama seats. I fell into a deep sleep as we made our way down the coastline from the more humid and tropical climate of Ecuador to the low-lying desert outside of Lima on the way to visiting Machu Picchu. I awoke to an outer world landscape; morning light seeping through ocean mist and casting a gentle glow over the sand dunes. I knew that I would love this country. We made our way to the southern Andean highlands and I felt as if I had stepped into the pages of National Geographic.
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Guide Spotlight: Meet Wilfredo Huillca, A Private Tour Guide in Peru
Our private tour guide in Peru, Wilfredo “had such a passionate connection to the trails, the Incan sites, and the history that he shared with us. And, it seemed like there was no joy greater for him than to share this with us.”
– Mary, Northfield MN | Custom Inca Trail Trip
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Parting Shots: Traveling to Argentina + Chile: Wine Country, Patagonia + More
Julia and Justin had a blast traveling to Argentina and Chile. They first spent time in Mendoza sipping wine in the Lujan de Cuyo valley, hiking outside of El Salto and even rappelling off of a waterfall! The two spent the next portion of their trip in Patagonia, visiting the Perito Moreno glacier and crossing the border to Chilean Patagonia to explore Torres del Paine National Park and stay at the rustic luxury lodge Tierra Patagonia.
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Parting Shots: Active Argentina Adventure: Mighty Iguazu + Remote Patagonia
This active Argentina adventure was phenomenal. Waking up in a rustic, luxury lodge in remote Patagonia with views of the Andes mountains peaking up over the forested lakeside of Lago del Desierto was just one part of this fantastic journey.
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Simple, Delicious Quinoa Recipe
You need not give up on your adventurous taste buds as we spend time at home in the upcoming weeks. Bring Peru home with this simple, yet delightful quinoa recipe. Developed by our friends in Cusco, we share a bacon quinotto with you, a quinoa recipe that is sure to have your mouth watering for more.
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Chile Weather, When To Go, What to Pack + More By Region
A long, narrow sliver of land clinging to the edge of the South American continent, Chile’s diversity of travel experiences matches its jaw-dropping geography and landscapes. Encompassing the world’s driest desert, fertile vineyards, cosmopolitan Santiago and eclectic Valparaíso, lush temperate rainforests of the Lakes Region, the peaks of Patagonia and even Easter Island, this country pinched between Pacific shores and Andean peaks unveils incredible natural beauty and cultural intrigue at every turn.
Here we’ve compiled a list of essential information about Chile divided into 5 distinct regions. Read about Chile weather, points of interest, when to go, trip specialist tips and what to pack.
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Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists + Knowmad Adventures
What is the Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist award, and what does it mean to earn a spot on this prestigious list? Join us as we extend a hearty congratulations to two of our Trip Specialists, Jordan Harvey and Renee Davies, for each earning this extraordinary award – their knowledge of South America travel is absolutely unmatched!
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Welcome Home
This has been and will continue to be a challenging time for us all – one that calls for unity, understanding, love, and hope.
As the world was reeling in response to the escalating coronavirus, with little to no warning, border after border of several South American countries began closing. The Knowmad team worked around the clock to get our travelers home safely.
We appreciate and thank you all for your caring support and positivity, and we send our heartfelt empathy to every person and industry affected. It is our privilege and honor to be a part of and serve this travel community.
Read the inspiring messages from Knowmad travelers who were in South America as the coronavirus accelerated.
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Best Peruvian Amazon River Cruises
Which is the best of the Peruvian Amazon River cruises? There are many cruise options out there, and navigating the differences can be a bit of a daunting task. Plus, what’s best for one person may not be the best for another, which is why Knowmad Adventures specializes in custom trips that are unique to each traveler. Our detailed Amazon cruise comparison below keeps that in mind, dives into the best Amazon River cruises, and details the most notable differences between them.
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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
REVIEWS
You and your team did such a wonderful job and I can’t thank you enough. Our guide, Celinda, was incredible, extremely knowledgable and passionate about the Andean people and the Incan culture/ruins. We learned more than I could’ve imagined to. We loved the picnic, the climb up Waynapicchu, Machu Picchu and the ruins tours, the cooking class and the trip to the Amaru community!
- Gina, New York, NY
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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REVIEWS
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
