We feel lucky to have spent this year collaborating with hundreds of adventurous travelers and wanted to take a little time to reflect on our 2014 South America Travel Year in Reviews.
“Make this your best vacation year yet. No matter when you’d like to escape, this month-by-month calendar will help you find the best getaway – and the best deals.” – Stirling Kelso
Knowmad Adventures is thrilled to be featured in Money Magazine’s 2015 January – February issue for our Classic Machu Picchu trip idea. Read more for special April travel prices and why this itinerary is the ideal Peru adventure.
This is one of the questions that we get asked most often. When is the best time for snorkeling? Is there a time of year with the calmest waters? And of course, when is the best time for maximum wildlife viewing? Learn more about when the best time is to go to the Galapagos Islands.
Knowmad’s Media Manager, Lisa Kellenberger reflects on how her study abroad experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina taught her how to “go for it” and “gave her the confidence and the skills to pursue a career [she] truly enjoy[s]” in her Translating My Passion Into Real World Opportunities article appearing in University of Colorado – Boulder’s Alumni Spotlight section on December 18, 2014.
Photo Credit: Kokal Photography
Give a truly life-changing, impactful gift this year – give the gift of travel. Below is a round-up of some of the best South America travel deals to inspire your next adventure!
Gifts are a fun way to share in a loved one’s passion and interests. Above is a handful of goodies for the person in your life that loves to get up and go, explore the world and come home to tell the stories.
Season’s greetings from everyone here at Knowmad! With all of the good cheer floating around this holiday season – like “Giving Tuesday” (a day following “Black Friday” dedicated to helping those less fortunate), “Small Business Saturday” (a day celebrating small, local businesses), or the “Patagonia Worn Wear Swap” (an initiative encouraging consumers to buy less and re-use already manufactured clothing) – has reminded us to take a step back and be grateful for what we have and most importantly be thankful for all of the important people in our lives.
Adventure travel company, Knowmad Adventures, is featured in the StarTribune business section for their unique approach and outstanding success. Be sure to read the full article here, ‘St.Anthony: Building adventure travel agency has been an adventure.’
Knowmad travelers Stan and Kathy’s two-week trip to Chile and Argentina is a great example of a well-rounded custom adventure in South America. The two spent a couple of weeks hiking, sightseeing, ice walking, wildlife watching, and photo safariing in both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia. They topped it off with a visit to Iguazú Falls and some incredible food and wine in Buenos Aires. See their full itinerary and photos of the region below.
Well-heeled and adventurous travelers have long favored shoulder seasons when the amount of travelers in a destination dips (often times along with prices) and weather is still good (and in some locations it could be argued better than high season). Fall shoulder season for Peru / Machu Picchu and Chile / Argentina / Patagonia is in March and April and the best spots and some hikes, such as the Inca Trail, are booking up fast. The time to plan for these seasons is now!
From remote, vast landscapes dotted with iconic peaks and bright glaciers to unique wildlife and historic haciendas; for nature and adventure lovers Patagonia is unparalleled. But all that makes it magnificent can also make planning Patagonia trips a bit overwhelming. This article breaks down Patagonia’s main locations, helping you navigate the choices in planning the perfect Patagonian journey for your travel style, time frame, and budget.
We’re beyond excited to announce Jordan’s recognition on the 2019 Travel + Leisure A-List – a collection of the world’s top travel advisors – for the 7th year in a row! As with every big accomplishment, it takes a village: for Jordan (and Knowmad) it’s the combination of like-minded travelers and a rockstar team of Trip and Operations Specialists that made this award possible. Thank you all!
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.
Quite simply the best trip we’ve ever taken. Destinations astounded, logistics and planning flawless, and your intimate knowledge and relationships made for a trip that was personal every inch of the way.
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.
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.
