Chile is a land of extremes, stretching over 2,600 miles from the arid north to the icy south. Whether you’re trekking in Patagonia, exploring the surreal Atacama Desert, wandering through Santiago, or uncovering the secrets of Easter Island, timing your trip right can make all the difference.
Stretching over 2,600 miles from north to south, Chile is a land of wild contrasts. It’s one of the only places on Earth where you can watch the sunrise over the world’s driest desert and trek through glacial valleys by sunset – if you hop a plane, that is. For the adventurous traveler, Chile isn’t just a destination – it’s a journey across extremes.
Spring blooms, summer geysers, fall colors, or winter wildlife. Discover what each season in Yellowstone has to offer.
Yellowstone National Park is open year-round, but conditions vary and only some of the roads stay open during the winter season so its best to plan carefully. Whether you’re dreaming of snow-dusted landscapes or wildflower-filled valleys, the best time to visit depends on what you want to see and do.
Yellowstone is famous for its headline attractions, but some of its most rewarding experiences lie just beyond the main roads. Whether you’re looking for secluded hikes, quiet thermal areas, or wildlife without the busloads of tourists, this list is your guide to Yellowstone’s secret side.
Planning a day tour of Yellowstone? These iconic spots offer the perfect mix of scenery, wildlife, and wonder.
At Adventurehero, the best way to experience Yellowstone National Park is with a custom, guided day tour. Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, these ten must-see destinations are highlights we often recommend – and we’ll tailor your route so you can enjoy them at your own pace.
Updated: March 31st, 2025 – Lukla flights were again diverted from Kathmandu to Ramechhap in March and we expect diversions to continue until the end of the current trekking season. Here is what it will mean for your trek if you need to fly to Lukla via Ramechhap
Trekking in the Everest Region is some of the most beautiful in the world, and getting there is an adventure of its own. Nearly every trek begins with a flight from Kathmandu to the Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla, a small single landing strip airport high in the Himalayan mountains. It is the sole vehicle approach to the Everest Base Camp trek, and many others in the region.
Casual, comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year when on safari. Apart from selecting reasonably neutral or ‘non-bright’ colored clothing, safari-wear is generally casual and practical. Be sure you take clothes that you feel comfortable in – especially when it comes to your walking/hiking boots. The newer quick-drying fabrics, shirts with ventilation and trousers that convert into shorts are all worth considering.
Updated Aug 30th, 2023: Coronavirus Updates
Nepal has reopened and has dropped all Covid related restrictions. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative test result is no longer required to enter the country.
Update Aug 3rd, 2023: Coronavirus Updates
Tanzania has reopened and we have been running all climbs and safaris on schedule. All Covid requirements have been lifted and proof of vaccination (or a negative test) is no longer required to enter Tanzania. We still suggest your travel with your covid vaccination card if you are vaccinated.
Is Bhutan the happiest country in the world because of its many festivals? Perhaps so, as it is commonly believed in Bhutan that if you witness a tshechu (a Bhutanese religious festival) you will be bestowed great luck and will have your wishes realized. This beautiful Himalayan Kingdom is widely known for its untouched beauty as well as exuberantly earning its name as the ‘land of festivals’. Every temple and Dzong in the country holds one Tshechu every calendar year and everyone participates.
Update September 5th, 2022:
Chile and Argentina have both reopened for travel. Please check the entry requirements for each country below.
If you’re planning a trek in Patagonia please plan for the following covid related procedures.
Bhutan is a magical Himalayan kingdom settled between India and China. Known as the happiest country in the world, Bhutan is full of beautiful temples known as dzongs and monasteries where resident monks spend their lives chanting and praying. As a Buddhist country, it is full of lhakhangs, ‘houses of gods’ and covered with stupas or chortens, sacred religious monuments. All sitting against the striking backdrops of pristine valleys and fresh pine covered mountains. A journey into Bhutan is a sacred pilgrimage like none other. Wade into culture and living history so rich and deep that your spirit will feel renewed.
Bhutan’s long standing policy of isolationism has preserved traditional lifestyles and cultures in this part of the Himalayas. Something must be different in a country that aims to put “Happiness” ahead of “Capitalism”, a long term goal of policy makers. The policy is more than just words, and regulations on the tourism industry limits the number of visitors to Bhutan at around 40,000 whereby nearby Nepal receives just shy of a million visitors. Bhutan is a country almost untouched by the cultures of begging and touting that spring up around modern tourist hotspots offering trekkers a unique experience if they are willing to accommodate to policy. For westerners, Bhutan has always been difficult to visit and the government has set not only minimum spending requirements but also requires all treks to be arranged through a local agent.
In a land where lush tropical forests roll into soaring mountains, and crisscross into a matrix of tumbling rivers, Bhutan is home to a richly diverse climate. Elevation varies from 200 meters above sea level in the southern foothills to over 7,000m / 22,000 feet in the high northern mountains. As a result, temperature, humidity and precipitation are hard to generalize. Bhutan receives the bulk of its precipitation during the monsoon season from June to September and in general this is not the best time for travel.
Planning to climb Kilimanjaro? Here are our top 10 tips for first time climbers based on what we have learned from running 100s of climbs and our 10 years on the mountain. Kilimanjaro is a challenge but as long as you’re in reasonably good shape a successful climb is possible with proper planning. Read on to discover our top tips and links to our most read blog posts on Kilimanjaro.
Bhutan, known as the land of the thundering dragon, is a place unlike any other, preserved and undiluted from the rest of the world.Their active desire to safe-keep their land and it’s traditions has made it so that outsiders have only been granted entrance in the past 45 years. Even now the number of visitors is limited to about 40,000 yearly.
When it comes to trekking, there is a fine balance to strike between being prepared and keeping it light. Luckily, we have compiled a comprehensive packing list for you to make sure you have everything you need for a successful and unforgettable trek in Bhutan! Note, that this packing list is oriented towards longer high elevation treks and on the shorter treks that stay below 4000m you may not need as much cold weather gear.
Al hacer trekking en el Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, puedes optar entre el Circuito O y el W, tanto con guía o sin él. A diferencia de otros destinos famosos de trekking, aquí los excursionistas tienen la libertad de elegir.
No zoophile can resist the thrall of the unique wildlife of Patagonia. With over 500 animal species, the animal lover in you will be screaming in delight at the otherworldly species that only an environment as wild, harsh and untamed as Patagonia will create. Here you can find a cornucopia of flightless birds, mountain lions and cats, small fluffy mammals and those with natural armored plates. Not to mention the abundance of sea life, many of which migrate to Patagonia seasonally to lay their eggs, birth their pups or simply to wave their fins hello as they pass by.
Access to clean, potable water along the trail isn’t something to stress about while trekking in Nepal. However, as with all high altitude treks (anything above 5000 ft), it’s important to hydrate more than you would at lower elevations. The recommended intake while trekking is 3-4 liters per day. In the past, many trekkers on the way to Everest Base Camp drank from plastic water bottles that negatively impacted the local environment. As these were banned as of January 2020, we will review the following options to show you what the best ways to stay hydrated are while trekking to Everest Base Camp!
All trekkers attempting Kilimanjaro or any other high elevation trek should be aware of the potential threat of High Altitude Sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). AMS is caused by the limited oxygen available at altitude. Atop Kilimanjaro there is half the oxygen that there is at sea level, which means you are likely to feel some of Acute Mountain Sickness’ physiological effects. There’s no understating how important it is to be aware of this potentially life threatening condition and its symptoms. It’s a common misconception that physically fit persons are less likely to feel its effects. Everyone is susceptible to AMS, it does not discriminate. For safety reasons, this article is worth a read even if you have been to high elevations without symptoms before.
Everest Base Camp is regarded as one of our planet’s best treks for good reason. It takes you through the heart of the Himalayas to the foot of our planet’s tallest mountain. On the way you will pass caravans of yaks, ancient Buddhist monasteries, bustling sherpa villages, and cross over suspension bridges over gaping ravines. Not to mention the sensational views of the snow covered mountains; Ama Dablam, the matterhorn of the Himalayas, will be the first to capture your heart. Followed closely behind by Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu -three of Earth’s tallest peaks! To get the most out of this once in a lifetime journey, continue reading our guide for first time trekkers!
Home to the world’s highest mountains, most visitors to Nepal head straight for the Himalayas. While it’s undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest trekking destinations, it would be ridiculous to assume that all Nepal has to offer is the Himalayas. It’s a country with an incredibly diverse and rich history; a lavish tapestry of interwoven cultures, vibrant colors and experiences. Here the opportunities for adventure abound, safari through tropical forests in search of rhinos and tigers, visit the world’s holiest pilgrimage sites, or paraglide over turquoise lakes. The possibilities are endless.
Nepal’s festivals are based in ancient, fascinating Hindu and Buddhist mythology going back centuries. It’s no surprise that in a country so rich in culture, customs and colors, the festivals are breathtaking and intricate. Mask dances are frequently performed retelling the epic sagas of demons versus deities, enshrouding all the festivals in a sense of mysticality. It has been said there’s not a day in Nepal that goes by without a festival being celebrated. Here are some of the most fantastic festivals this ethnically diverse country celebrates!
The trek to Everest Base Camp is nothing less than a playground for photographers. From start to finish, there are visually interesting elements ranging from stupas to vibrant monasteries all painted against the arresting backdrop of our planet’s tallest mountains. For those who are vying for the best photos the trek has to offer we’ve put together a photo guide of the best locations for shots along the trail!
Adventure: “An enterprise of hazard; a bold undertaking, in which hazards are to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events.”
Webster’s American Dictionary.
Welcome bold adventurers to Nepal! Now, we are sure that everyone on our Base Camp Treks knows exactly what they are getting into when they travel to a remote part of the world to ascend to the base camp of the World’s tallest mountain, but just in case your biggest adventure in the last year was walking around London without Google Maps, then here are the top 10 things that may surprise you while trekking. A little bit of mental preparedness goes a long way.
If you’ve ever stumbled upon snapshots of Patagonia’s dramatic peaks and valleys online then you might have found yourself immediately pulling up flight schedules in the tab over. However, before you can book your trip it’s paramount that you first find the dates that cater to your adventuring interests. Are you headed to the world’s most southerly national parks to trek, ski, fly fish, or a combination of everything? Here’s a month by month overview of the best months to go depending on your preferred vacation. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact our adventure consultants to discuss details.
Patagonia’s untamed frontier is too big for most to see all in one trip so to maximise time spent adventuring, we suggest focusing on Southern Patagonia. With everything from horseback riding to river rafting, visiting penguins colonies to canoeing through icebergs, Southern Patagonia is an adventurer’s wildest dream. In Patagonia’s heartland there are a magnitude of postcard worthy national parks and protected biospheres to explore across both Argentina and Chile.
The white continent is nothing less than a magical place. It hosts endless vistas of rocky, seal covered beaches and gently bobbing icebergs. Penguins on ridiculously photogenic cliffs and glaciers in every hue of blue. Stunning lenticular clouds grace the skies and magnify the natural beauty of sunsets at the bottom of the world. And fun fact, in addition to being the largest desert in the world this polar region also has the oldest ice on the planet. There are endless reasons to cruise to the land of the midnight sun and here are a few of our favorites.
