As we celebrate the coming of the New Year we honor our travelers, our Knowmad family, with a holiday letter that we hope conveys how much you mean to us.
Lifelong Friends Take the Trip of a Lifetime – Galapagos to Machu Picchu
Having known each other for decades, this group of four already knew any adventure they planned together would be a ball. They came to Knowmad to handle the details and craft experiences that would invite a deeper connection with the landscapes, wildlife, and locals. Little could they have imagined sharing a glass of vino with Margarita, the charming owner of 17th-century Hacienda Zuleta nestled in the Ecuadorian Andes, or exchanging stories with their guide Miguel at Machu Picchu as they walked through mazes of dry-stone walls built over 500 years ago.
Join this lively group of friends as they travel throughout western South America and see why they said, “Our trip was absolutely amazing! An unforgettable experience full of adventure and unexpected beauty”
Knowmad Wins Condé Nast’s Top Honor for Galapagos, Peru, Patagonia, Argentina, & Chile
Knowmad is proud and humbled to once again be one of the few operator/agencies in the world to have not one but two of our specialists awarded with the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Experts accolade. Knowmad General Manager Renee Davies is recognized as the top expert of Galapagos, Ecuador & Peru; while Co–Founder Jordan Harvey for Patagonia, Argentina and Chile.
Travel + Leisure A-List Winner for the 10th Year in a Row!
This is a big one folks!! Knowmad Co-Founder Jordan Harvey won a spot on the Travel + Leisure A-list for the 10th year in a row.
It doesn’t seem that long ago that Jordan “almost fainted right there in the Dallas / Ft. Worth customs,” after finding out he had won the T+L A-List award for the very first time in 2013. A lot has happened in the last 10 years, we’ve grown, expanded into new territories, helped more and more travelers and at the same time, not much has changed. Our commitment to unparalleled levels of knowledge and operating capabilities in our regions has only strengthened and we continue to work hard to build innovative and unique travel experiences for our travelers.
We asked our past travelers to help us in congratulating Jordan by sharing some of their favorite travel moments, keep reading to take a trip down memory lane with us.
Travel + Leisure Spotlights Knowmad’s Peru Epic 9-Day Active Adventure & Inca Trail
Open for travel, sharply declining covid numbers, and a dearth of crowds has us pumped for Peru travel. We were honored when Travel + Leisure recently featured one of Knowmad Co-Founder Jordan’s favored Peru trips, which packs in big adventure in a short period of time. Are you ready to craft your own Peru experience?
Parting Shots: Ecuador’s Haciendas & History with Galapagos Widlife & Adventure
Knowmad traveler Katie seized the day in June and booked a last-minute Galapagos and Ecuador adventure for July, getting unbeatable values and experiences. Check out her 10-day custom adventure below.
Just Got Back from South America
Since the borders have reopened in South America, over 230 Knowmad travelers have returned with incredible memories to last a lifetime and stories to share, giving us a window into what it’s like to travel right now. See what they have to say about their trips here.
Our Co-Founder Jordan Harvey was recently awarded a spot on the Travel + Leisure A-List for the 9th year in a row!! Take a look at his feature and learn more about the accolade here.
Book Now and Save – A Collection of South America’s Best Adventures at Unheard of Values
With travelers rushing to get plans on the books, these limited-time deals won’t last. This is a collection of incredible saving opportunities on some of South America’s greatest adventures.
- Up to 38% off on some of the best guided expedition vessels in the Galapagos – La Pinta, Santa Cruz, and Isabela – for sailings through August. Free Galapagos airfare ($500 per person value) for expeditions from September to December. Book by July 15th.
- $500 off per person on select Galapagos land-based adventures of 7 days or more.
- 50% off for travel companion on the Amazon’s premier small ship expedition cruises Delfin I and Delfin III. Book by July 15th.
- Up to 35% off on Luxury Class Evolution and Grace sailings through August, and $650 off per person on September – December sailings.
- $300 off per person for custom Peru trips. Book by July 15th.
Recently Returning Travelers: Galapagos Marvels All To Yourself
“Getting vaccines in February and March made it possible for us to travel now! We are so happy that we went ahead with the trip this year because so few people were there.
…Safari Camp was wonderful. They gave us a cooking lesson. Food fantastic! Blue Paradise was perfect, only 12 people and an incredible guide! Peter made our trip interesting. A wealth of knowledge! We were the only boat for 5 1/2 days!!
Paradise to ourselves. I would suggest for others to go now before the rest of the world opens up!” – Norma & Jim
Top Ten Unique Things to Do in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is one of the most charming cities in South America and is home to incredible architecture, art, culture, wines, and food. While the “highlights” are essential to understanding this vast city, there are so many other special experiences and things to do in Buenos Aires to get an in-depth view of the city. Here are ten ideas for unique things to do in Buenos Aires, all recommendations from the experts on our Knowmad team.
Extend Your Argentina Trip With An Exploration of Uruguay
Just thirty miles away from Buenos Aires, Uruguay is a country that often gets overlooked by travelers heading to South America. Without the name recognition of sites like Machu Picchu, the Galapagos, or Patagonia, the country ends up as a hazy gray spot on the map, perhaps known to exist but any other information about it still shrouded in mystery. Here at Knowmad Adventures, we strive to fill in those spots on the map for you and create lifelong memories in amazing destinations, even ones you may not know much about yet. Uruguay, being so close to the world-renowned metropolitan city of Buenos Aires, works wonderfully as an extension to a trip to Argentina, anywhere from a few days to a few weeks long.
Condé Nast Traveler Top Specialists
Not one, but two Knowmad Trip Specialists have earned a spot on the Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists list! A big congrats to Jordan Harvey and Renee Davies for their continued excellence. See their travel planning profiles to find out why Knowmad travelers describe our Trip Specialists like this, “I’m not sure which metaphor to use to describe your travel knowledge – you are like a chef or a magician or an artist in the way your mind works.”