For the truly adventurous at heart, there comes a time when the beaten path no longer satisfies. You crave more than a vacation; you seek a challenge that will push you to your limits and forge a new version of yourself. This is the essence of High-Impact Adventures, a category of expeditions designed for the experienced, the active, and the audacious. This is for the person with good energy who thrives on physical challenges and is ready to conquer new heights, both literally and figuratively.

These trips are not for the faint of heart. They are a test of endurance and spirit, taking you to some of the most spectacular and demanding landscapes on Earth. With a trip length of 12 to 15 days, you'll be immersed in a new territory, navigating diverse ecosystems and pushing yourself just enough to discover what you’re truly capable of.

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The Adventures

Here are three epic journeys that define our High-Impact Adventures category:

• Salkantay + Machu Picchu of Peru: Trek Peru's legendary Salkantay Pass, reaching a max altitude of 15,213 ft (4,636 m). This challenging journey includes long hiking days, with a max hike length of 13 miles (21 km). You will experience a dramatic shift in ecosystems, from the lush cloud forests to the high-altitude Andean páramo, and finally, the subtropical jungle surrounding Machu Picchu.
• Andean Peaks of Chile + Patagonia Chile & Argentina: Experience the raw, untamed beauty of Patagonia. This trip features a max altitude of 10,000 ft (3,050 m) and a max hike length of 12 miles (19 km). You will explore a breathtaking range of ecosystems, from the volcanic landscapes of Chile to the majestic glaciers and granite peaks of Torres del Paine in Argentina.
• Volcanoes + Andean Peaks of Ecuador: Conquer the iconic peaks of Ecuador, with a max altitude of 16,400 ft (5,000 m) and a max hike length of 10 miles (16 km). Trek through a diverse mix of ecosystems, from the paramo grasslands to high-altitude volcanic landscapes and the verdant valleys of the Andes.

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