10 Day Galapagos Marine Safari |
10 Day Galapagos Marine Safari
Guayaquil International Airport, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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10 Days from $5,550* per person
Provider: Bushtracks Expeditions Set off on one of the world's most incomparable wildlife adventures aboard the 47-berth ship, The National Geographic Islander, in the magical Galapagos Islands. From snorkeling and kayaking with sea lions, to strolling among nesting boobies, and sidestepping around marine iguanas, to hiking in the highlands in search of giant tortoises, this will be a journey you will never forget.For seven days you'll navigate this volcanic archipelago with expert naturalists and a seasoned crew, enjoying varied landscapes and animal encounters… more |
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Ancient Greece - Islands, Myths and Legends |
Ancient Greece - Islands, Myths and Legends
Athens Airport, Athens, Greece
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17 Days from $6,595* per person
Provider: ElderTreks (3 testimonials) Journey into the realm of the Gods…Athena, Apollo, Hercules, Poseidon and the mighty Zeus. Bring the mythology and legends of ancient Greece to life in an epic adventure taking you from the impressive Parthenon in Athens’ Acropolis, to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic games, to the stunning islands of Tinos, Naxos, Mykonos and Delos. Starting in Athens, we visit a myriad of ancient sites including the Parthenon, the Panathenaic Stadium and the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion. In… more |
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Medieval Treasures of Eastern Europe - Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland |
Medieval Treasures of Eastern Europe - Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland
Prague Airport, Czech Republic
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15 Days from $5,595* per person
Provider: ElderTreks (3 testimonials) Eastern Europe is a fascinating place with great history and culture, lovely little medieval towns, picturesque landscapes and hospitable people. On our adventure, we see the best of three old European countries: the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland; including seven prominent UNESCO sites boasting riches of cultural heritage and well-preserved architectural monuments. There are, however, many hidden gems in this region yet to be discovered by crowds of tourists, and it is this variety that makes our adventure so special.Immerse… more |
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Tunisia - Oasis to Roman Ruins across the Sahara |
Tunisia - Oasis to Roman Ruins across the Sahara
Tunis Airport, Tunis, Tunisia
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16 Days from $4,395* per person
Provider: ElderTreks (3 testimonials) Despite its small size, Tunisia is a country that has played a significant role in world history. Less than 100 miles from Italy, Tunisia’s strategic location on the southern shore of the Mediterranean has inspired the Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, Arabs, Ottomans and French to locate here.The underground dwellings and sun-baked landscapes led movie director George Lucas to film his science fiction epic Star Wars here, and the well-preserved Roman ruins at El Jem are sure to inspire the hidden archeologist… more |
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Bhutan - Land of The Peaceful Dragon |
Bhutan - Land of The Peaceful Dragon
Kathmandu Airport, Nepal
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18 Days from $5,895* per person
Provider: ElderTreks (3 testimonials) Land of the Peaceful Dragon — if ever there was an intriguing description of a country, this must be it. A land of friendly, devout Buddhists, mountain monasteries and snow-capped 22,000-foot peaks, Bhutan and its neighbors, Darjeeling and Sikkim, are the cultural explorer’s Philosopher’s Stone.Our trip begins with a short flight to the Nepal/India border. From here, we drive to the former hill station of Darjeeling, famous for its tea plantations, temperate climate and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Views of… more |
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Mongolia - Grasslands, Nomads and the Gobi |
Mongolia - Grasslands, Nomads and the Gobi
Ulaanbaatar Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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17 Days from $5,350* per person
Provider: ElderTreks (3 testimonials) Grasslands extend to a horizon of cobalt-blue skies, pastel-hued rocks color the Gobi Desert and fast-flowing rivers cut deep canyons in arid steppes in this remote Asian nation land-locked between China and Russia. The people, descendants of Genghis Khan, are an eclectic mix of rugged nomads, Buddhist monks, farmers and merchants. For the truly adventurous, Mongolia holds the promise of an exotic culture rarely visited by travelers.Starting in Ulaanbaatar, the tour uses the capital as a hub to visit the… more |
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Burma - The Road to Mandalay |
Burma - The Road to Mandalay
Rangoon Airport, Burma
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18 Days from $4,595* per person
Provider: ElderTreks (3 testimonials) Burma is a vibrant tapestry of culture, history and geography. A mosaic of ethnic groups, graceful Buddhist monasteries, ancient pagodas and the gently flowing Irrawaddy River welcome travelers to this exotic country. Bordering Thailand, Laos, India and China, Burma (also known as Myanmar) is at the cultural crossroads of Southeast Asia. Our extensive 18-day itinerary has been designed to explore this country’s extraordinary cultural and geographic treasures to the fullest.Beginning in Rangoon (Yangon), we visit the opulent Shwedagon Pagoda ensconced… more |
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Laos - Along The Mythical Mekong |
Laos - Along The Mythical Mekong
Bangkok Airport Thailand
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16 Days from $4,895* per person
Provider: ElderTreks (3 testimonials) Experience the ancient traditions of a welcoming culture. The culture and traditions of Laos are the least changed among Southeast Asian countries and make it a mecca for those searching for a truly exotic adventure. Here, you will find ancient temples, exquisite scenery, an eventful history and exotic cuisine, all within the warm embrace of a welcoming people.We begin in Bangkok, Thailand and travel north to Chiang Rai, then on to the Golden Triangle. A two-day Mekong River journey takes… more |
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Kay El Bar Guest Ranch |
Kay El Bar Guest Ranch
Phoenix International Airport ,Arizona
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7 Days from $1,500* per person
Provider: The Dude Ranchers' Association Kay El Bar Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona, is an affordable and all-inclusive, authentic western dude ranch in the foothills of Arizona's Bradshaw Mountains. An hour from Phoenix and four hours south of the Grand Canyon, our dude ranch has welcomed guests since 1926. The friendly and comfortable atmosphere creates a warm and intimate environment where guests quickly become part of the family. Kay El Bar Ranch surrounds guests with thick walled adobe dwellings where each room is a cowboy postcard… more |
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Sundance Trail Guest Ranch |
Sundance Trail Guest Ranch
Denver International Airport ,Colorado
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7 Days from $1,708* per person
Provider: The Dude Ranchers' Association Family friendly summer dude ranch and pet friendly winter Country InnOnly 100 miles from Denver International Airport, yet lost in the quiet beauty of the mountains. We love living here, and we love guests!Families play together and make dude ranch memories of shared adventures: Horseback riding, mountain hiking, seasonal white-water rafting, rock climbing & belaying instruction, evening campfires, trout fishing,mountain bicycles, frisby golf,Jacuzzi,orenjoying a book on a sunny porch.Kids gather eggs for breakfast, enjoy kittens and goats, and sleep out… more |
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Bonanza Creek Guest Ranch |
Bonanza Creek Guest Ranch
Bozeman, Billings or Helena Airport ,Montana
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7 Days from $1,700* per person
Provider: The Dude Ranchers' Association Come to Bonanza Creek Guest Ranch, where since the 1870s, Montana ranch hands have roamed the range and worked cattle along the banks of Bonanza Creek. A century later, very little has changed...the only difference is that now we have set a place at the table for you. Personal attention is the norm with only 8-12 guests invited per week. The demand to conform to strict routine simply floats away on the Montana breeze.Hospitality and friendly atmosphere, responsive horses, challenging… more |
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Seven Lazy P Guest Ranch |
Seven Lazy P Guest Ranch
Great Falls Airport ,Montana
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7 Days from $1,550* per person
Provider: The Dude Ranchers' Association Nestled in the Teton Canyon, our 1200 acre ranch offers a diversity of riding experiences. From the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Front to the canyons entering the Bob Marshall Wilderness, you can enjoy the magnificence of nature at it's best. A capable and experienced staff, with room for 20 guests, and owner operated, we have made this our home and business since 1958. Enjoy your free time in our spacious lodge or dining room with-a-view, or in your comfortable,… more |
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Long Hollow Ranch |
Long Hollow Ranch
Redmond Airport ,Oregon
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7 Days from $1,550* per person
Provider: The Dude Ranchers' Association Long Hollow Ranch is a historic pioneer ranch in central Oregon. The original ranch buildings, over a century old, have been preserved and renovated for hosting ranch guests.The main ranch house has been updated to include five ensuite guest rooms.The original ranch "store" (once a stage stop)is now the guest cottage.All guest areas are decorated in a manner designed to evoke the feeling of "Grandma's house".Guest activities center around the horse program: trail rides, cattle drives and arena lessons.Fly-fishing for… more |
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Absaroka Ranch |
Absaroka Ranch
Jackson Airport ,wyoming
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7 Days Contact provider for price
Provider: The Dude Ranchers' Association The Absaroka Ranch is located 16 miles northwest of Dubois, Wyoming, on the slopes of the Absaroka mountain range, overlooking the immense Dunoir Valley.Wildlife abounds here - elk, deer, moose, bighorn sheep, bear, eagles, beaver, and badger. The valley is surrounded by National Forest and Wilderness, offering the peace and solitude that is rare to find in the West today. This area is unspoiled and unchanged.At an elevation of 8,000 feet, the ranch enjoys one of the most delightful spring,… more |
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Klondike Ranch |
Klondike Ranch
Airport in Casper, Wyoming, United States
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7 Days from $1,519* per person
Provider: The Dude Ranchers' Association Klondike Ranch is located at the base of the Big Horn Mountains in north central Wyoming. We are not only a guest ranch, with accommodations for 6 to 10 guests, 14 years and older, at a time, but a working cattle ranch along with our hay and wheat crops. After our calving season, we trail the cows and calves to the mountain the end of June and back home the end of September. Through the summer we move them, by… more |
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A Tribute to Turkey |
A Tribute to Turkey
Istanbul Airport, Turkey
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14 Days from $7,450* per person
Provider: Geographic Expeditions “I have fallen a hopeless victim to the Turk,” Gertrude Bell once wrote in a letter to her family. “He is the most charming of mortals.”We deliver this information (it’s hardly news) about the Turks because in all the world we can think of very few places whose people are so wonderful to meet and whose roster of places to avidly look at is so long and rich. We’ll have many charming Turks to meet, and many places upon which… more |
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Portugal Independent Journey |
Portugal Independent Journey
Porto, Portugal
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8 Days Contact provider for price
Provider: Travcoa Savoring life slowly is a Portuguese passion. For any lover of fine food and wine, this journey is a dream come true. This epicurean adventure is set against the backdrop of historic Portugal, a country covered with international World Heritage Sites and graced by one of Europe’s most relaxed and attractive capitals. Discover the historical landmarks, lovely old restaurants, and sun dappled vineyards. It might be hard to discern if the warm feeling inside is coming from the natural beauty… more |
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Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Independent Journey |
Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Independent Journey
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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15 Days from $6,415* per person
Provider: Travcoa Travel through a part of the world older than time in search of off-the-beaten-path treasures. You'll visit centuries-old tombs, mosques and palaces, explore the great bazaars of Central Asia, and immerse yourself in the tradition and culture of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. On your travels, don't forget to take some time to shop for exquisite carpets, drink a cup of tea with a local and stand in awe at the layers of history that gild every surface in this ancient land. more |
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India's Rajasthan Independent Journey |
India's Rajasthan Independent Journey
New Delhi, India
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8 Days from $3,815* per person
Provider: Travcoa Journey to Rajasthan—legendary home to princes, pageantry and incredible opulence. Begin in Delhi where you’ll visit World Heritage Site after World Heritage Site. See the Taj Mahal from your deluxe room in Agra and tour the mausoleum in the lovely morning light. In Jaipur, relive the days of the maharajahs and ride an elephant through the doorways of the magnificent Amber Fort. In the lake city of Udaipur, savor the sunset and royal palaces on a private cruise. Experience the… more |
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North Korea |
North Korea
Beijing, China
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14 Days from $6,575* per person
Provider: Travcoa Join us on this expedition to one of the most isolated nations in the world. Begin in Beijing with a private tour of some of the city’s fascinating old quarters, the hutongs, by rickshaw. Then fly to Pyongyang, North Korea and see the sights in the capital, including the solemn Kumsusan Memorial Palace and a center for after-school studies where you’ll marvel at a spectacular student performance. Then travel into the mountains to explore North Korea’s natural landscape, a beautiful… more |
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