2128 active and adventure experiences found
Magic of Machu Picchu & the Amazon
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Magic of Machu Picchu & the Amazon
14 Days • from $3,975* per person
Provider: Soul Adventures A fantastic land of gold, Peru was sixteenth-century Europe's major source of treasure, and also once the home of the largest empire in the world - the sun-worshipping Incas. Peru also lays claim to the world's first stone pyramids, whose genuine antiquity was only discovered quite recently. The most varied and exciting of all the South American nations, Peru offers the diversity of the immense desert coastline, tropical rainforest, and the Andes rippling the entire length of the nation. The… more |
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Ultimate Egypt
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Ultimate Egypt
Cairo International Airport, Egypt
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12 Days • from $7,445* per person
Provider: Ker & Downey (1 testimonial) A seven night cruise is the perfect way to explore the wonders of ancient Egypt at your leisure. Add to that amazing sightseeing in Cairo, the capital city, and you have one of the most memorable journeys of a lifetime.Spend your first few nights in luxury at the Four Seasons First Residence in Cairo. From here, you will explore with your highly qualified Egyptologist guide the Great Pyramids at Giza, the mysterious Sphinx, and the ancient capital of Memphis along… more |
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Treasures of India
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Treasures of India
International Airport Authority of India, Delhi
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12 Days • from $6,430* per person
Provider: Ker & Downey (1 testimonial) Ker & Downey’s reflective tour of northern India begins in Delhi. The Oberoi New Delhi embodies the city’s spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication. Exquisite interiors, impeccable service and fine cuisine combine to make this the capital’s most graceful and elegant hotel. Set out to explore Dehli’s amazing architecture, from the largest mosque in Asia, the Jama Masjid, to the distinct blend of 20th century styles in Lutyen’s Delhi.Next, travel to Agra for an afternoon tour… more |
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Annapurna Sanctuary
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Annapurna Sanctuary
Kathmandu, Nepal
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16 Days • from $3,795* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel The mountain-ringed amphitheater of the Annapurna Sanctuary is one of the most spectacular settings in the Himalaya, with a 360-degree panorama of snow-covered peaks including mighty Annapurna I (26,545') and the sacred “fishtail” spire of Machapuchare (22,943'). To reach this lofty realm, we hike through a dazzling range of Nepal’s landscapes, from the brilliant green terraces, bamboo groves, and rhododendron forests of Gurung country, where slate-roofed villages and welcoming teahouses dot the trail, to a stunning glacier world surrounded by… more |
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Argentina Private Journey
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Argentina Private Journey
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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9 Days • from $4,295* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel The mountain majesty of Patagonia is a hiker’s dream, with sheer granite peaks soaring to the sky above tumbling blue-white glaciers and gleaming turquoise lakes. On this Private Journey, explore the lively city of Buenos Aires, with its charming Old World architecture and tango halls, then head to Glacier National Park, a World Heritage Site that protects some of the most impressive mountain scenery on the planet. Here the shark fin of the Fitzroy Massif (11,703') and its surrounding satellites… more |
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Bhutan Private Journey
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Bhutan Private Journey
Paro, Bhutan
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10 Days • from $4,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel In the serene, secluded Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, spirituality permeates every aspect of daily life, traditional festivals are living manifestations of a national faith, and the king decrees “Gross National Happiness” as the standard by which to measure the country’s wealth. On this lodge-based Private Journey with your own private guide, hike to tiny villages of whitewashed homes, through magical forests, and up to mountainside chortens (shrines) bedecked with colorful prayer flags. Along the way from Thimphu, the capital, to… more |
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Bhutan: The Chomolhari Trek
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Bhutan: The Chomolhari Trek
Paro, Bhutan
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13 Days • from $5,295* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Chomolhari (23,997'), sacred abode of the goddess Chomo, stands as a mighty sentinel on Bhutan’s frontier with Tibet, reigning over deep forests where snow leopards and Himalayan blue sheep roam. Our fantastic 9-day trek brings us through traditional hamlets, wild rhododendron forests, and into a grand alpine realm to Jangothang (13,250'), right at the base of Chomolhari, with a return route through the remote Yaksa Valley (“Valley of Yaks”). The Bhutanese are fiercely protective of their natural heritage, and their… more |
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Egypt Private Journey
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Egypt Private Journey
Cairo, Egypt
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7 Days • from $3,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel The 5,000-year-long story of Egypt is an epic and extraordinary one, from the colossal Great Pyramids on the Giza Plateau to the monumental temples along the legendary Nile, lifeblood of Egypt, where temples, tombs, and hieroglyphs continue to entrance visitors, as they have for thousands of years. On this Private Journey with your Egyptologist guide, explore the Pyramids and feast your eyes on the glorious artifacts from King Tutankhamen's tomb, then set off on a deluxe Nile cruise, gliding in… more |
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England Coast to Coast
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England Coast to Coast
Manchester, England
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14 Days • from $5,595* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel One of the greatest hikes in the world is the coast-to-coast journey across England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. We’ve perfected this classic walk, hiking its most spectacular stretches as we cut a swath across England’s historic and literary landscape and through three magnificent national parks. We start in the impossibly romantic Lake District, the sublime countryside that provided inspiration for Wordsworth and Coleridge, hike into the stone-built villages of the Yorkshire Dales (James Herriot country), then… more |
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Everest Adventure
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Everest Adventure
Kathmandu, Nepal
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14 Days • from $3,695* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel The legendary peak of Everest is epic in many ways, from its legacy as mountaineering’s ultimate prize to the spiritual esteem in which the Sherpa people hold it. This spectacular lodge-to-lodge trek takes us through a landscape of ancient Sherpa villages nestled below the highest mountain in the world to thriving Tengboche Monastery, from which Everest’s triangular diamond summit is unmistakable amid a cirque of breathtaking peaks. But the adventure of this wondrous Himalayan realm extends far beyond the peaks.… more |
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Dinosaurs of the Gobi
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Dinosaurs of the Gobi
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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16 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions The 2010 ‘Dinosaurs of the Gobi August 13-28, 2010’ will offer participants the unique opportunity to participate in the excavation of the famous ‘Dragon’s Tomb’, a duck-billed dinosaur bonebed that contains skeletons of Saurolophus that are as big or bigger than T.rex from North America. The site is located in the heart of the best and most picturesque dinosaur badlands in the Altai Gobi region of southern Mongolia. The site was originally discovered and collected in the late 1950’s by… more |
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Epic Mongolian Overland Adventure
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Epic Mongolian Overland Adventure
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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15 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions This off-road adventure showcases some of the most spectacular, varied, and historically important sites in Mongolia. Traverse the country from north to south in four-wheel-drive vehicles and discover historic monasteries, ancient monuments, a fascinating traditional culture, and endless expanses of breathtaking scenery.After exploring the museums and monasteries of Ulaanbaatar, begin the journey with a flight north to Lake Hovsgol, where there will be opportunities to visit local nomads, ride horses, fish, or simply relax among some of the world's most… more |
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From Yak to Kayak
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From Yak to Kayak
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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13 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions Join one of our most unique adventures and explore diverse regions of Mongolia by traditional modes of transport. Traveling by kayak, glide across pristine Lake Hovsgol in the north, considered the cleanest freshwater lake on the planet, and explore the surrounding mountains on horseback. In the south, camel-trek through the Gobi and discover an awe-inspiring landscape with a surprising variety of wildlife. And in Central Mongolia, discover the beauty of Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, where nomads camp and gazelles cross the… more |
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Gobi Trek
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Gobi Trek
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions Of all the world's arid lands, the Gobi has about it the greatest air of mystery. This adventurous journey is designed to provide trekking enthusiasts with a desert experience like no other, through a land of boundless sand dunes, hidden mountain springs, isolated forests of saxaul bushes, and canyons where ibex roam among prehistoric rock paintings. Follow in the footsteps of the many explorers who have been drawn to this dramatic desert, such as Marco Polo, who crossed its trade… more |
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Golden Eagles of the Kazakhs
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Golden Eagles of the Kazakhs
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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8 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions Experience the thrill of riding alongside Kazakh nomads as they hunt with trained Golden Eagles. Specially timed for the winter hunting season, this journey leads to Mongolia’s far western province, Bayan-Ulgii, where Kazakh hunters track small rabbits and foxes in the snow with the help of their magnificent eagles. Following the hunt on horseback through the mountains of Western Mongolia, witness firsthand a unique tradition that has survived for centuries in this remote corner of Asia. Spend the night in… more |
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Hidden Treasures of Tibet
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Hidden Treasures of Tibet
Beijing, China
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions Join us on a journey to the "Roof of the World" and experience the spiritual, cultural, and artistic riches of Tibet. Explore the holiest sites of Lhasa, including the Potala Palace, before embarking on an overland adventure to some of the world's most stunning temples and monasteries.Highlights include the tombs of Tibet's first kings in the Yarlung Valley and the temples and stupas of Gyantse and Shigatse. Beginning and ending in Beijing, this journey is ideal for those who wish… more |
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Northern Mongolia on Horseback
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Northern Mongolia on Horseback
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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15 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions This eight-day horse trek passes through the spectacular forests and meadows of Mongolia's northernmost province before reaching Lake Hovsgol, a crystal-clear alpine lake known as Mongolia's "dark blue pearl."Designed for more experienced horseback riders who are comfortable riding over steep and difficult terrain, a highlight of this journey will be visiting the Tsaatans, members of the Turkic-speaking Tuvinian ethnic group known as Dukha. Tsaatan families herd domesticated reindeer, which they use primarily for transportation and milk, and live in teepees… more |
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Western Mongolia Expedition
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Western Mongolia Expedition
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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11 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions On this journey into the wild and rugged Altai Mountains, travelers experience the traditional cultures, ancient history, and unforgettable scenery that make this one of Asia's most exciting and unique adventure destinations.Explore Mongolia's remote western frontier, where Kazakh nomads hunt with Golden Eagles amidst unspoiled valleys, lakes, and snow-covered peaks. Beginning in the provincial capital of Ulgii, travel deep into the mountains and forests, passing ancient Turkic "stone men" on the way to remote lakeside campsites. Visit with Kazakh nomads… more |
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Homeplace Ranch
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Homeplace Ranch
Calgary International Airport ,Canada
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7 Days • from $1,506* per person
Provider: The Dude Ranchers' Association Horses, Horses, Horses,Homeplace Ranch is nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, a Sarcee and Stoney Indian territory of the past that was and still remains cattle and horse country. Your stay will let you ride these rugged areas, venturing along lands the Indians called "Paradise". A year round working ranch, The Homeplace is 25 miles southwest of Calgary. Bordered by ranches and the Kananaskis Forest Reserve, the ranch offers an abundance of wildlife, including deer, elk, moose,… more |
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Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
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Western Pleasure Guest Ranch
Spokane, WA Airport ,Idaho
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7 Days • from $1,680* per person
Provider: The Dude Ranchers' Association Located on 1100 acres of summer pastures with tall pines and breathtaking views of the Selkirk and Cabinet mountain ranges is the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch. A fourth generation cattle ranch that has been operating on the same land since 1940. The ranch is located in Idaho's scenic Panhandle region, about 16 miles northeast of Sandpoint, Idaho. Roley and Janice Schoonover, and her parents, ranchers Jim and Virginia Wood, have transformed this historic ranch into one of Idaho's quality guest… more |
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