2128 active and adventure experiences found
Lost Worlds of Ethiopia
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Lost Worlds of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
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17 Days • from $6,795* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Ethiopia is like no other place in Africa, from its Orthodox Christian heritage, revealed in stunning 12th century rock-hewn churches, to its kaleidoscopic array of animist tribes in the Great Rift Valley. We begin in the craggy northern highlands, discovering Ethiopia’s genuine mystique at fascinating places including the holy city of Axum, once home to the Queen of Sheba, and imperial Gondar, seat of Ethiopia’s emperors. Heading south, we encounter an amazing tribal heritage that includes the Mursi, with their… more |
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Czech Castles & Country Walks
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Czech Castles & Country Walks
Vienna, Austria
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9 Days • from $3,995* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Fairytale castles built by feudal lords reign over the lush countryside and traditional villages of the Czech Republic. There’s hardly a better place in Europe for a journey built around country walks, and many of ours begin and end at wondrous castles. The medieval heritage of this vibrant nation is enchanting and beautifully intact in wonderful towns like Mikulov, a quintessential Moravian town of pale yellow Renaissance houses, and in tiny Telc, one of the best preserved 16th century towns… more |
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Futaleufu Adventure
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Futaleufu Adventure
Balmaceda, Chile
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8 Days • from $3,995* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Imagine Caribbean-colored water, grander rapids than the Colorado, scenery on a scale rivaling Alaska, no bugs, and summertime from December through March! The Futaleufu adventure in northern Patagonia is a marvelous journey along a translucent ribbon of aquamarine water flowing through a primeval forest below snow-capped peaks and soaring Patagonian towers. Recently trip members have been describing the scenery of the Futaleufu as “right out of Avatar!” Our unique multi-sport adventure uses a gorgeous trail system (no motorized vehicles) to… more |
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Granada to Sevilla
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Granada to Sevilla
Granada Airport, Spain
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8 Days • from $4,395* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Southern Spain holds two impossibly romantic cities: Granada, with its extraordinary Alhambra Palace, and vibrant Sevilla, home of flamenco. In between these cultural icons, we hike through glorious landscapes to tranquil pueblos blancos, the dazzling whitewashed villages of Andalucia, with their Iberian, Roman, and Moorish heritage. We begin in Las Alpujarras, below Spain’s dramatic Sierra Nevada, hiking back in time amid tiny hamlets festooned with roses. Our westward arc brings us into the Sierra de Grazalema, where atmospheric villages include… more |
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Great Alpine Traverse
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Great Alpine Traverse
Airport near Chamonix, France
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16 Days • from $7,395* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Looking for the ultimate Alps odyssey? Our five-country adventure links the best trails of France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, crossing five international borders—on foot! We feast our eyes on Mont Blanc in France, the Matterhorn from both the Italian and Swiss sides, and the glacier-clad Tyrolean Alps of Germany and Austria. We make great use of cog rails, cable cars, and even Switzerland’s famed Glacier Express to connect one glorious alpine realm to another. Ours is a cultural journey,… more |
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Guatemala Private Journey
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Guatemala Private Journey
Guatemala City, Guatemala
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8 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Enter the heart of El Mundo Maya, with its intriguing Mayan culture and lavish temple cities rising out of misty rainforests. Our Private Journey in Guatemala features elegant Antigua, colonial capital of the Spanish realm in Central America, the mysterious mountain village of Chichicastenango, with its famous open-air market, and the stunning volcano-ringed lake called Atitlan, surrounded by traditional Mayan villages. For a grand finale, explore Tikal, the greatest Mayan religious center yet discovered, where thousands of structures have been… more |
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Hidden Bhutan
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Hidden Bhutan
Paro, Bhutan
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12 Days • from $5,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel In the serene, secluded Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, spirituality permeates every aspect of daily life, 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 cultural walking journey, we discover this unique culture in a mystical Shangri La setting as we hike to tiny villages and mountainside chortens (shrines) bedecked with prayer flags, explore riverside markets, and meet red-robed monks in fortress-monasteries reigning… more |
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Hiker's Journey to Machu Picchu
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Hiker's Journey to Machu Picchu
Lima, Peru
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9 Days • from $4,895* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Looking for exhilarating day hikes to incredible places in Peru’s Sacred Valley, complemented by the amenities of overnights in fine hotels? This is your trip! The Incas placed their sacred sites high above the dramatic Sacred Valley, and the crown jewel, Machu Picchu, is perched on a promontory at its easternmost reaches. By day, we hike to traditional Quechua hamlets and hidden Inca ruins, surrounded by a dazzling landscape of granite crags and the snow peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba.… more |
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Hiking the Haute Route
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Hiking the Haute Route
Chamonix, France
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13 Days • from $5,595* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel The Haute Route is the celebrated high-level hiking traverse across craggy mountain passes from Chamonix, France, to Zermatt, Switzerland. This route is where the sport of mountaineering was born in the 19th century and just a glance at the 360-degree panorama explains why: 10 of the 12 highest peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc and the crooked spire of the Matterhorn, rise along this magnificent “high route.” Our spectacular hike crosses 11 glacier systems and 10 alpine passes, yet… more |
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Italy's Lake District
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Italy's Lake District
Como, Italy
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7 Days • from $4,695* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Just hear the words “Italian lakes” and the imagination conjures long ribbons of gleaming deep blue water, snow-capped peaks, and opulent lakeside villas with rose-laden promenades. On this enchanting journey, we explore two legendary mountain lakes in Italy and one in Switzerland. Connecting the lakes by ferry, we hike age-old paths to stone hill villages with tiny chapels, walk up to an alpine rifugio for spectacular lake views and a delicious lunch of traditional polenta uncia, boat to an island… more |
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Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites
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Hiking in the Cortina Dolomites
Venice, Italy
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8 Days • from $4,195* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Nothing quite prepares the eye for the awesome spectacle of the Dolomites, Italy’s magnificent rooftop of enormous spires and pinnacles. These snow-dusted towers soar like an apparition above deep green valleys, storybook villages, and steepled churches. This magnificent natural setting is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our journey focuses on the Cortina Dolomites, justly famed for unearthly towers including the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and the broad expanse of Marmolada, the highest peak in the Dolomites. With two (and… more |
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Adventure Mongolia
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Adventure Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions Explore the wonders of Mongolia’s scenic and cultural treasures on foot and horseback, atop a Bactrian camel or in four-wheel-drive vehicles. Adventure Mongolia! is an active trip designed for enthusiastic explorers who want to travel off the beaten track, from the meadows and pine-forested mountains of the Central Mongolian countryside to the dramatic landscapes of the legendary Gobi Desert.This adventurous journey begins in the Orkhon Valley, the cradle of Mongolian civilization, and continues to Erdene Zuu Monastery, erected from the… more |
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Adventure Trekking in the Altai Mountains
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Adventure Trekking in the Altai Mountains
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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11 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions For an unforgettable outdoor adventure, join us on a trek through the magnificent Altai Mountains, located at the borders of Russia, China, and Mongolia. One of the last untouched wilderness areas of Asia, the stunning beauty of these peaks - Mongolia's highest, with several reaching upwards of 14,000 feet - will be the backdrop of our journey. Western Mongolia is still relatively unexplored and this expedition offers active travelers a unique opportunity to trek among the region’s snow-capped mountains and… more |
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Bhutan: Gangtey Trek
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Bhutan: Gangtey Trek
Paro, Bhutan
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions On this active journey into Bhutan explore trails that wind past isolated villages, strings of colorful prayer flags, and stunning views of the Himalayas. Experience the incredible vistas and ancient culture of this remarkable country during a three-day journey through Phobjika Valley, Bhutan's finest low-level trek, passing through lush valleys, wildlife preserves, and fields of rhododendron, juniper, and bamboo.This trip is scheduled to coincide with the conclusion of the teschu mask and sword dances of the Ura Yak-choe Festival, a… more |
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Explorer's Mongolia and Siberia
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Explorer's Mongolia and Siberia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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13 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions Explore some of the most magnificent and pristine wilderness regions of Central Asia on this active outdoor adventure. Traveling by rail and road, foot and kayak, discover the historical treasures, vast steppe, and sand dunes of Mongolia before visiting Siberia and the shores of Baikal, the world's deepest lake.Trek through Mongolia's rolling grasslands and forested mountains, with stops along the way to relax in hot springs, visit centuries-old monasteries, and share tea with nomads. Nights will be spent camping in… more |
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Temples and Trekking in Tibet
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Temples and Trekking in Tibet
Beijing, China
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15 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions This active expedition to Tibet explores the monasteries, historical sites, and scenic landscapes of one of the world’s most intriguing and spiritual destinations. Discover ruined hilltop palaces, visit ancient monasteries and cave retreats, and trek to Lhamo La Tso, Tibet’s most important oracle lake.After visiting Beijing and the grandeur of the Forbidden City, fly to Lhasa, home to such architectural and cultural treasures as Potala Palace and the 17th-century Jokhang Monastery. Tour the city’s famed temples, experience the daily life… more |
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Mountains and Monasteries: A Solu Explorer
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Mountains and Monasteries: A Solu Explorer
Kathmandu airport, Nepal
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13 Days • from $2,550* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains The Solu area of Nepal boasts beautiful views of Everest, Shorung Yu La, Kanteiga, other snow-capped mountains; some of Nepal’s most interesting monasteries; friendly Sherpas; and trekking routes with few tourists. Beginning in Phaplu, with views of Shorung Yu La, the holiest mountain to the Solu Sherpas, you will climb to Chiwong monastery, with its beautiful frescoes, and then to Junbesi, site of the first of Rural Education and Development’s libraries. After visiting the town, we walk to Tuptencholing, the… more |
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Kalapatar & Everest Base Camp
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Kalapatar & Everest Base Camp
Kathmandu airport, Nepal
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18 Days • from $2,695* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Everest should always be seen with “right vision,” with elegance, not arrogance. Flanked by such peaks as Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse and other sky-touching mountains, Chomolungma, or “Mother Goddess of the World” as she is called by the Sherpas, is an awesome sight. Join us, during these busy times, on one of the world’s greatest treks up to Kalapatar and Everest Base Camp. Here, after struggling to climb up to 19,000 feet, you can gaze across at a mountain that… more |
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The Untraveled Northeast: People, Nature, and Archeology
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The Untraveled Northeast: People, Nature, and Archeology
Bangkok Airport Bangkok Thailand
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11 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Far less frequently visited than the hill tribe areas of the northwest, Esaan, or Northeast Thailand, has a beauty all of its own and rice fields that stretch for miles. This special trip blends visits to rural villages with bronze-age archeology, the Khmer heritage, and some of Thailand's national parks. Beginning in Bangkok, you head northeast to Khao Yai National Park and on to Khorat. Here you can visit the archeological finds of Ban Chiang, as well as the Khmer… more |
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Galapagos + Peru's Land of the Incas Aboard National Geographic Polaris
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Galapagos + Peru's Land of the Incas Aboard National Geographic Polaris
Guayaquil, Ecuador
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16 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Lindblad Expeditions Thematically, one might ask, why connect a visit to Peru with an expedition to the Galápagos Islands? For that, we have two distinct answers: Firstly, as magnificent as the Galápagos Islands are for wildlife, so is Peru from an historical and archaeological perspective. Secondly, Peru’s capital city of Lima, is less than two hours away by air from Guayaquil. So, if you have the time, you’re almost there anyway!There are a couple of key issues to point out following the… more |
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