Parting Shots: Traveling to Ecuador

Ecuador Travel

Kristen, Eirik and Lillian embarked on a 20-day trip of a lifetime last July. They explored a multitude of regions while traveling to Ecuador last summer, starting out at a phenomenal ecolodge in the Amazon Jungle, visiting Cotopaxi National Park, and enjoying time in the Galapagos Islands.

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24 Hours in Patagonia with Knowmad Adventures + Artful Living Magazine

Artful Living Feature Knowmad Adventures
Patagonia holds a special place in the hearts of Jordan and I. We first traveled to Torres del Paine together while we were engaged, hiking and camping for about a week. Freshly married we returned shortly thereafter  to live in Chile’s Northern Patagonia and start the journey that is Knowmad Adventures, a boutique South American travel company with big dreams. We never hesitate to return to the region and every experience, be it in a new luxury adventure lodge like Awasi or roughing it with packs on our back, is unforgettable.
I was thrilled when Artful Living Magazine asked me to give their readers a twenty-four hour window into what adventuring in Patagonia is like. Read on for a look into Awasi Patagonia Lodge and more…

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Crossing the Andes: Explore Chile, Argentina & Patagonia with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum & Knowmad Adventures

Bariloche Travel

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in conjunction with Knowmad Adventures is proud to host this encore of the beloved, “Crossing the Andes: Explore Chile, Argentina and Patagonia.” This 13-day small group trip from January 21st to February 2nd will highlight the incredible landscapes of Chile and Argentina as well as the varied cultures throughout these regions while visiting Santiago, Chilean wine country and coast south to the Patagonia and across the Andes by way of fjords and glacial lakes into beautiful Bariloche, Argentina ending in vibrant Buenos Aires. From Buenos Aires you will have the option to extend your adventure and visit the magnificent Iguazu Falls.* We will enjoy exclusive private garden visits curated by a variety of designers, architects, and garden owners. This trip attracts mostly travelers over 50 with wide ranging interests as well as a taste for horticulture and gardens. As the small group adventure is nearly sold out, registration will be closing very shortly. Inquire today to join!

Update: This trip has already departed. Please use the below trip idea as a starting point and contact a Knowmad Trip Specialist at 612-315-2894 or [email protected] to begin planning your private and custom Chile and/or Argentina adventure today! 

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Parting Shots: Custom Inca Trail Trip

Machu Picchu Trips

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 with us that their guide Wilfredo, “had such a passionate connection to the trails, the Incan sites, and the history that he shared with us. And, is seemed like there was no joy greater for him than to share this with us. At pinnacle locations, he pulled out a flute that he had made himself and played for us. He created such a heart-felt connection with our group. Truly, one of the most unforgettable people I have met while traveling.”

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Top 10 Places To Get Your Feet Wet in South America: Kayak in Peru, Fly Fish & Surf in Chile

Kayaking in Patagonia

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.

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