Salta, Argentina: La Linda

Salta, nicknamed La Linda (The Beautiful), is the name of both the city and province in the far northwest of Argentina. It is known for its breathtaking scenery, gaucho culture, and robust wines.    It’s ideal for travelers who want to sample fine wines in the midst of some of Argentina’s most breathtaking and wild…

How To Prepare Yourself For A Biotrek Trip

  We’ve already discussed how best to pack for your Biotrek excursion and given you ideas about things to bring along with you. But what about the intangible aspects of preparing yourself for an international adventure? We have some suggestions there, too!    The first thing you have to do is decide exactly where you…

Travel Photography 101: Gear

Biotrek excursions are full of photo opportunities. The question we always get is: What kind of gear should I bring? Like almost everything about photography, the answer is, “It depends.” That answer is never adequate, so here are some thoughts from our photographers who travel. Just Use Your Phone! Bring the least cumbersome amount of…

What To Pack For Your Biotrek Trip

Whenever people travel, there is an age-old quandary – what should I bring? The answer is complicated by the fact that we’re all different, with different needs and preferences. We provide an in-depth packing list for each trip, but here are some considerations for you. Essentials – At the top of every list are the…

A Costa Rican Eco-Adventure

  Join us on a luxurious eco-adventure in Costa Rica next January 13 – 21.  Exchange the bitter cold of winter for “La Pura Vida!” Make sure you sign up before July 15 to catch our Early Bird Special Our tour in Costa Rica focuses on two key areas: the stunning beaches of Manuel Antonio…

5 Reasons to Visit Chile

Why should you visit Chile with us? Here are 5 of our top reasons! 1. Patagonia: Torres del Paine National Park A visit to Chile would not be complete without seeing the 8th wonder of the world and the center of Chile’s ecotourism efforts. We stay at the Las Torres reserve inside Torres del Paine…

Germany is Wonderful!

Deutschland ist wunderbar! Are you considering our December Germany trip? Sign up now, so we can lock you in. We have to make reservations for the hotels and tours because they’re already filling up – There is only room for 10 travelers on our small group travel excursion! Joining us in Germany will be Allan…

How We Craft A Trip

What all goes into a “Biotrek Adventure”? When we say “we do all the hard work so you don’t have to,” we mean it! But what exactly do we do? Well, we’re  glad you asked! Here’s a peak behind the scenes. First, we identify a destination. We get ahead of the rush by identifying up-and-coming…

Tanzania: The Trip of a Lifetime

Tanzania: The Trip of a Lifetime   Tanzania is one of those bucket list destinations, one of those truly once-in-a-lifetime adventures. See the sunset through the branches of an acacia tree on the plains of the Serengeti. Meet members of the Maasai and Hadza tribes and experience their traditional cultures. Witness one of the greatest…

Sicily

This is our 4th or 5th trip with Biotrek, and just like the other trips things were meticuloulsly planned, informative Sicilian history with great docents, and an enjoyable group of people. Things always work better with smaller groups , and people get to know each other compared to some of the cattle-herding done by many.…