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10 Day Galapagos Marine Safari

10 Day Galapagos Marine Safari

Guayaquil International Airport, Guayaquil, Ecuador for 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

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Ancient Greece - Islands, Myths and Legends

Ancient Greece - Islands, Myths and Legends

Athens Airport, Athens, Greece for 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

Offered September
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 16 people
Must form your own group? No

Medieval Treasures of Eastern Europe - Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland

Medieval Treasures of Eastern Europe - Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland

Prague Airport, Czech Republic for 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

Offered August
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Tunisia - Oasis to Roman Ruins across the Sahara

Tunisia - Oasis to Roman Ruins across the Sahara

Tunis Airport, Tunis, Tunisia for 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

Offered March
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 16 people
Must form your own group? No

Bhutan - Land of The Peaceful Dragon

Bhutan - Land of The Peaceful Dragon

Kathmandu Airport, Nepal for 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

Offered October
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 16 people
Must form your own group? No

Mongolia - Grasslands, Nomads and the Gobi

Mongolia - Grasslands, Nomads and the Gobi

Ulaanbaatar Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for 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

Offered July
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 16 people
Must form your own group? No

Burma - The Road to Mandalay

Burma - The Road to Mandalay

Rangoon Airport, Burma for 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

Offered January, February
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 16 people
Must form your own group? No

Laos - Along The Mythical Mekong

Laos - Along The Mythical Mekong

Bangkok Airport Thailand for 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

Offered February
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 16 people
Must form your own group? No

Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

Phoenix International Airport ,Arizona for 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

Offered October-May
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Sundance Trail Guest Ranch

Sundance Trail Guest Ranch

Denver International Airport ,Colorado for 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

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Bonanza Creek Guest Ranch

Bonanza Creek Guest Ranch

Bozeman, Billings or Helena Airport ,Montana for 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

Offered June-September
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

Seven Lazy P Guest Ranch

Seven Lazy P Guest Ranch

Great Falls Airport ,Montana for 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

Offered May-September
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 20 people
Must form your own group? No

Long Hollow Ranch

Long Hollow Ranch

Redmond Airport ,Oregon for 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

Offered April-October
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 15 people
Must form your own group? No

Absaroka Ranch

Absaroka Ranch

Jackson Airport ,wyoming for 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

Offered June-September
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 18 people
Must form your own group? No

Klondike Ranch

Klondike Ranch

Airport in Casper, Wyoming, United States for 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

Offered June-September
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 10 people
Must form your own group? No

A Tribute to Turkey

A Tribute to Turkey

Istanbul Airport, Turkey for 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

Offered April, May, October
Exertion level: 4
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 18 people
Must form your own group? No

Portugal Independent Journey

Portugal Independent Journey

Porto, Portugal for 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

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Independent Journey

Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Independent Journey

Tashkent, Uzbekistan for 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

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

India's Rajasthan Independent Journey

India's Rajasthan Independent Journey

New Delhi, India for 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

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

North Korea

North Korea

Beijing, China for 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

Offered April, May, August-October
Exertion level: 3
Luxury accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No