Authentica Travel and Dive Coordinating

02/03/2024

Check out our latest blog post! Don't let anything keep you from living this life fully and abundantly through adventure!

This article is written by our dear friend, Michelle, who is excited to join us on our Mont Blanc Circuit this year (June 2024). From Authentica to Michelle: "We love your adventurous spirit. You belong on the trail with us, and in fact, we'd be incomplete without you." If you’re a plus-size perso...

23/02/2024

✨Bucket List Adventure Incoming ✨

Embark on an unforgettable journey with us as we return to Tanzania for another incredible adventure! In late December 2024, we will be conquering the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro standing tall at 19,341 feet, following the breathtaking 7-day Lemosho Route.

Prepare to be mesmerized as we explore two iconic safari locations, immersing ourselves in the beauty of the wildlife and landscapes that Tanzania has to offer. From the stunning savannas to the vibrant culture, this trip promises to be an experience of a lifetime.

Mark your calendars, secure your spot, and get ready to tick off an item from your bucket list! Join us for this extraordinary escapade that will create memories to last a lifetime. See you there!

Comment below if you’d like to see the brochure!

23/02/2024

Taking on big adventures can feel daunting. We're here to help!

Take the quiz below to see if summiting Africa's tallest peak is a good fit for your next adventure challenge!

14/02/2024

🤿 Unearth your passion to ignite your purpose🏔️

Being in outdoor spaces has been integrated into my life since I was a child. I don’t think I saw my outdoor adventures as my passion until much later in life though. Once I truly dived in (see what I did there?), there was no going back.

My favorite to ways to push myself is throughh scuba diving, high altitude trekking, and mountain summitting.

From the top of high mountain passes, to the depths of the ocean, I love exploring the outdoors. Pushing my limits in nature helps me center and transform my mind, connect more deeply with myself and others, and explore new possibilities of what can be.

If you’d like to be transformed by an outdoor challenge, send me a DM!

Authentica Travel and Dive Coordinating

13/02/2024

It’s hard to believe that just 5 years ago I had never been out of the country and I had never hiked at high elevation for more than a couple miles. I held myself back on the premise that the life that I thought I should be leading didn’t have room for big adventures.

Fast forward and now I have the privilege of leading groups of adventurous souls all over the world. I have the great joy of seeing people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, all experiences levels, and all fitness levels, take on challenges that ultimately enrich their lives.

Many people think that you have to have a lot of experience or some prior qualification to achieve your dreams. I’m telling you that you just have to start. No one has to give you permission or sign off on your ability. The life you want is waiting for you. Take it.

Check out my page Authentica Travel and Dive Coordinating for updates on upcoming badass adventures that you can be a part of!

12/02/2024

🚨New Trip Alert 🚨

Scotland’s West Highland Way and Ben Nevis Summit, May 3-12, 2025 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Join us as we emmerse ourselves in the culture and landscapes of the Scottish Highlands! Walk the world famous, 96 mile, West Highland Way. The culmination of the trip is in Ft.William where we will summit Scotland’s tallest peak!

See the beautiful country of Scotland with us!

Comment below to receive the brochure 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

03/02/2024

This week we are in Mexico with 8 divers enjoying the beautiful cenotes of Tulum, Mexico.

The cenotes are a very unique diving experience and if you haven’t had the chance to see them, we highly recommend this adventure!

28/01/2024

The rooftop of Africa 🇹🇿

Despite standing at an imposing 19,341 ft tall, being the tallest mountain in Africa, one of the seven summits, AND the tallest free standing mountain in the world, Mt. Kilimanjaro is not a technical summit and is one of the most accessible tall peaks in the world. Don’t underestimate it though!

If climbing Kilimanjaro has been on your bucket list drop a 🏔️ below!

We’re currently building our January 2025 itinerary which will include a 7 day summit of our favorite mountain in Africa!

If you’d like to know when our next trip is live, sign up for our newsletter at: www.authenticatravelanddive.com

24/01/2024

Only 7 days remaining to sign up for our Peru adventure in August 2024. 🇵🇪

Join us in the magical land of Peru as we explore iconic sites like Maras, Moray, Salineras, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail and much more!

This action packed itinerary will help you explore the Sacred Valley like an expert. Let us do all the heavy lifting, and you just get to enjoy the journey!

Comment below if you’d like to learn more.

22/01/2024

A group of sisters lounging in the sun before their next meal.🦁

The Ngorogoro Crater is a surreal place! It’s an ancient caldera that now is home base for a wide variety of animals including this family of beautiful lionesses.

Explore the wonder of Tanzania with us in 2025! (Dates coming soon)

19/01/2024

Check out our latest blog post with information and advice regarding altitude sickness!

*I am not a medical professional or a high-altitude mountain guide. The information provided in this article is not a substitute for the advice of medical professionals or mountain guides. This article is only meant to share my experiences and to offer my anecdotal observations of Acute Mountain Sic...

06/01/2024

Peru: A Sacred Valley Adventure

August 1-11th

Pack your bags and let's soar to the breathtaking land of Peru's Sacred Valley! It's a journey unlike any other, where we'll hike along the legendary Inca Trail, take in the splendor of Machu Picchu, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture and history of the locals. Get ready to witness Peru's stunning beauty like never before on this unforgettable adventure!

Sites that you'll experience on this journey:
Cusco
Machu Picchu
Ina Trail
Laguna Humantay
Ollantaytambo
Maras
Chincero
Salineras
Moray
And MORE!

Don't miss your chance to sign up! Sign up window closes February 1, 2024.

02/01/2024

Divers: New Adventure Alert!

Join us August 31-September 7, 2024 for a Labor Day Weekend that you'll never forget!

Enjoy 4 days of diving some of Costa Rica's best dive spots including "The Big Scare". We'll be there during peak humpback whale migration season and we're likely to see these amazing mammals breaching and hear them singing while we dive.

After our 4 days of diving, the fun doesn't stop! We'll head inland to enjoy jungle tours to see sloths, high jungle bridges, waterfalls, and more!

For more info on this trip, go to this link: https://tbsc.kartra.com/page/CostaRica

Spots are limited and the sign up period ends on February 1st!

09/12/2023

After summiting the mountain, and enjoying your safaris, it’s nice to have a moment of peace and relaxation.

Have you ever been to Tanzania? If you love big adventure travel, THIS is the country for you!

09/12/2023

🗻Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

10 people
6 days
50 miles
3 camps
1 summit
19,340 ft

We have conquered Mt. Kilimanjaro! Each day brought a new surprise, but our group overcame all odds and maintained good spirits throughout.This trip was incredible, and humbling. I’m so grateful for each person who said yes to this big adventure with me!
From vomiting on the mountain and moving on, to laughing immediately after waking up, this group was a joy. They were so resilient and I was proud to be by their side on the mountain. May all the mountains you conquer have better weather than this one. 👌

“If you do not respect the mountain it will spit you out.”

01/12/2023

We’re so excited for 11 days of Mt. Kilimanjaro and safari adventures here in lovely Tanzania!

Our hikers are prepped and ready to set off on the mountain tomorrow morning!

Have you ever wanted to climb Africa’s tallest mountain??

18/11/2023

Come witness the magical land of Peru for yourself!

August 1-11th

Enjoy an authentic tour of the Sacred Valley of Peru. Walk the path of the Inca on the Inca Trail. Tour the local markets and textile regions of Chinchero. Walk through the Sungate and see Machu Picchu the way the Inca would have seen it!

Comment below to receive the brochure!

13/11/2023

We are looking for one more female diver to join us in March 2024 for a trip to Belize!

We'll be diving all of the most amazing sites in Belize like Lighthouse Reef, the Blue Hole, Aquarium Reef, Halfmoon Caye Reef and more.

-18+ dives
-Accommodation
-3 meals a day
-Airport transfer
- Snorkeling
-Kayaking
-Living your best Belizean life!

Comment below for more info! Sign ups end soon!

04/11/2023

A trip for the most adventurous spirits launching in 3....2.....1

🇵🇪 Welcome to the Sacred Valley of Peru! 🇵🇪

Embark on an 11-day group adventure and discover the enchanting Sacred Valley of Peru. From trekking the legendary Inca Trail to soaking in the sights of Cusco, this trip covers it all. Immerse yourself in Peru's vibrant culture with a local guide by your side, and discover the heart of this beautiful country like a true adventurer!

Highlights of this trip include but are not limited to:

Inca Trail
Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes
Maras
Moray
Pisac
Ollantaytambo
Chinchero
And more!

Fill summer 2024 with big adventures! Secure your spot by December 1, 2023 and receive $200 off your trip! Comment below for more details and to receive the trip brochure.

21/09/2023

Don’t wait! Time is running out to sign up for this amazing dive trip!

12/09/2023

Why should you choose adventure travel for your next trip? 🥾✈️🏔️🚴‍♀️🤿

This is my favorite question of all because I have had the joy of exploring adventure travel and it has completely changed my life!

1) While you may be a tourist/traveler in a foreign country, when you are taking on adventure travel like an international trek, a scuba diving adventure, or a mountain climbing summit experience, you will find fewer other travelers doing that thing. You tend to experience fewer travelers in your path and those travelers you do bump into are typically like-minded adventure seekers. I’ve met tons of friends on my scuba diving and trekking adventures. Get away from the typical tourist experience and do something AMAZING.

2) Adventure travel, particularly trekking, gives you views of a country that you just can’t see from a bus, train, or airplane. Putting your boots on the ground and exploring a country is the BEST way to see a country. Our brains are literally programmed to take in our surroundings at a walking pace. So increase your capacity to experience a country and choose to do an international trek. You’ll also meet more locals, eat more authentic local food, and be more absorbed in the culture generally.

3) Challenging yourself is so rewarding! People of all fitness levels, ages, backgrounds, and abilities take on adventure travel all over the world. Despite different paces and unique challenges of each individual, I always find that we always feel so RICH and REWARDED by the journey. I have never ever met someone who took on a big adventure and regretted it.

4) History comes to life when you take on adventure in a country. Whether you are scuba diving wrecks in the Red Sea, walking in the footsteps of the Inca in Peru, or experiencing the tough Alpine Peace Crossing that the Jews took to escape Germany, history is under our feet and all around us! We are just a small piece in the giant puzzle of human existence. Open yourself up to experiencing it more richly!

09/09/2023

Don’t forget we have an amazing trip to Belize planned for March 2024! 5 spots are remaining and we’d love for you to join us!

Deposits are due by October 1st so don’t miss your chance to dive some of the coolest sites in Central America!

March 16-23, 2024

We have secured partnership with a fantastic dive resort called Turneffe Flatts, located on one of the largest marine preserves in the country--Turneffe Atoll.

Staying at this resort will give us quick access to over 65 of Belize's best dive sites including the Blue Hole, Aquarium Reef, Lighthouse Reef, Secret Garden, Half Moon Caye Reef, and so much more.

We'll enjoy 3 dives a day (nitrox) along with gear concierge each day so we just show up to the boat and dive!

Accommodations will be in ocean front or garden villas, double occupancy, and all accommodations are included in the trip price. We will also have private airport transportation for our group so that we don't have to hassle with anything once our feet are on the ground in Belize. We'll enjoy 3 meals a day at the resort and other inclusions like kayaks to explore the atoll, an infinity pool, and more!

I hope you'll join be for this incredible dive adventure to Belize!

If you'd like to see the full brochure, please comment below. Serious inquiries only please!

Date: March 16-23, 2024
Location: Turneffe Atoll, Belize
Dive requirements: Advanced and nitrox certifications required
Deposit due: October 1, 2023

Inclusions:
All airport transfers
Accommodations at dive resort (double occupancy)
3 dives per day
Gear concierge service
Dive guides for each dive
3 nitrox tanks
3 meals per day
Kayaks
And more!

Only 5 spots left for this trip and deposits are due by October 1, 2023. Don't miss this awesome opportunity!

*Advanced Open Water and Nitrox Certs are required*
If you don't have those certs yet, you do still have time to get them!

If you’d like the full brochure, comment below and I’ll get it to you.

29/08/2023

New Blog Post: Why wool makes a great base layer no matter what weather conditions you'll be in! Check it out!

If you're looking to be fully outfitted for an adventure, you can't skip your base layers! Base layers are the first layer in your adventure wardrobe. They can increase the insulation effectiveness (R value) of any outerwear you have on. Contrary to popular belief, base layers will not always have y...

16/08/2023

We may be a little biased…but we couldn’t agree with this more!

09/08/2023

We’re very excited to invite you to…THE GALAPAGOS!

As far as bucket list scuba diving trips go, this is at the top for most adventurous scuba divers. Join us for a week long luxurious liveaboard experience in one of the most biodiverse diving locations on earth!

Enjoy accommodations aboard the Galaxy Diver I yacht, with 3 meals a day, nitrox included, guiding diving, and a week long sail around these beautiful islands.

The diving will be some of the most unique you’ve ever seen with endemic species of penguins, marine iguanas and fur seals as well as migratory species of dolphins, manta rays, hammerhead sharks, and whale sharks!

Dates are from April 17-24th and we’re taking up to 11 scuba divers. Advanced and nitrox certifications along with at least 50 logged dives are required for this trip due to strong currents that support this vast biodiversity.

For more information, comment below!

07/08/2023

We're going to BELIZE! If you're a scuba diver you won't want to miss this!

March 16-23, 2024

We have secured partnership with a fantastic dive resort called Turneffe Flatts, located on one of the largest marine preserves in the country--Turneffe Atoll.

Staying at this resort will give us quick access to over 65 of Belize's best dive sites including the Blue Hole, Aquarium Reef, Lighthouse Reef, Secret Garden, Half Moon Caye Reef, and so much more.

We'll enjoy 3 dives a day (nitrox) along with gear concierge each day so we just show up to the boat and dive!
Accommodations will be in ocean front or garden villas, double occupancy, and all accommodations are included in the trip price. We will also have private airport transportation for our group so that we don't have to hassle with anything once our feet are on the ground in Belize. We'll enjoy 3 meals a day at the resort and other inclusions like kayaks to explore the atoll, an infinity pool, and more!

I hope you'll join be for this incredible dive adventure to Belize!
If you'd like to see the full brochure, please comment below. Serious inquiries only please!

Date: Marcch 16-23, 2024
Location: Turneffe Atoll, Belize
Dive requirements: Advanced and nitrox certifications required
Deposit due: October 1, 2023

Inclusions:
All airport transfers
Accommodations at dive resort (double occupancy)
3 dives per day
Gear concierge service
Dive guides for each dive
3 nitrox tanks
3 meals per day
Kayaks
And more!

Only 9 spots available for this trip and deposits are due by October 1, 2023. Don't miss this awesome opportunity!
*Advanced Open Water and Nitrox Certs are required*

If you don't have those certs yet, you do still have time to get them!

04/08/2023

We have SIX spots remaining for our June 2024 Tour du Mont Blanc trip!

If this has been on your mind, NOW is the time to put your deposit down. Don’t wait and miss out.

If you’d like to see the full brochure and itinerary, comment below!

01/07/2020

If you’re not sure how to explore the Forgotten Coast of Florida’s serene waterways, let Authentica Travel and Dive set you up with a local north Florida ecotour!

Just sit back and enjoy the paddle, let us do the rest!

06/05/2020

The Forgotten Coast of Florida is the a great place to practice social distancing. And we know all the great spots!

13/03/2020

It’s a beautiful day on Florida’s forgotten coast. We love the forgotten coast because it showcases the natural beauty of this biodiverse state.