Cultural and Spiritual Journey |
Cultural and Spiritual Journey
Delhi airport, IGI Airport T3 Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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14 Days Contact provider for price
Provider: Royal Expeditions Home to some of the world's most influential religions and steadfastly anchored in a heritage of philosophy, religious mythology, yoga and meditation that goes back to over 5000 years, India is one of the world's leading cultural holiday destinations.To discover these rich and fabulous cultural offerings we journey from the historic city of Delhi, India’s capital to some of the country’s most spiritually uplifting leisure hubs. Everywhere in this mosaic of staggering diversity of lands and people you will discover… more |
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Provence Walking: From Les Baux to the Luberon |
Provence Walking: From Les Baux to the Luberon
Avignon, France
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6 Days from $4,198* per person
Provider: Backroads Provence is beautiful. You'll feel it. Cézanne and van Gogh felt it. To think they could have been anywhere and they were here. Among the burnt oranges of Roussillon. The rugged cliffs of Gordes. They could have taken your same path through the gardens of St-Rémy and through the olive groves van Gogh painted. Cézanne gazed up at the same Alpilles mountains you will. It won't surprise you what inspired them to express the beauty of Provence. But you won't… more |
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San Juan Islands Multisport: Biking, Hiking & Sea Kayaking Washington's Islands of Adventure |
San Juan Islands Multisport: Biking, Hiking & Sea Kayaking Washington's Islands of Adventure
Anacortes, Washington
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6 Days from $2,898* per person
Provider: Backroads I knew I would love it here. Red-orange madrona trees. Sparkling blue mountain lakes. Ripe roadside blackberries and luscious Rainier cherries. Northwest sunlight filtered through pure green fir trees. Pelindaba Lavender farm, awash in purple. The colors of the San Juans jump out in all directions. I can feel life's stresses fading away. My legs feel stronger, my body healthier. My worries are few: Get a massage, or do the long option? What delectable entrée should I order for dinner?… more |
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Brittany & Normandy Biking |
Brittany & Normandy Biking
Caen Airport, France
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6 Days from $3,998* per person
Provider: Backroads These places will move you. They already have. You're reading this because you need to know more. Not just by what a book or the latest Hollywood epic can tell you, but by witnessing them for yourself. France is full of significant spots, but Brittany and Normandy are heroic. And you may know the history, but biking along the coastline and standing next to the bunkers and gun posts at Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc make everything you've heard… more |
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Ireland Biking: Through Counties Cork & Kerry in the Southwest |
Ireland Biking: Through Counties Cork & Kerry in the Southwest
Cork Airport, Ireland
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6 Days from $3,998* per person
Provider: Backroads There's just something about Ireland. You get swept up in it. The indescribable hues of green. Tiny thatch-roofed homes. City names that sing like songs - Ballylickey, Clonakilty and Glengarriff. Your stay at Park Hotel Kenmare only adds to the drama. Herds of sheep add to the comedy. The accents of locals. Stopping in a small pub for a pint. And every person you meet strikes up a conversation. It seems like everyone has a story to tell in Ireland.… more |
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Dolomites Walking & Hiking: Mountain Majesty in Northern Italy |
Dolomites Walking & Hiking: Mountain Majesty in Northern Italy
Bolzano Airport, Italy
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6 Days from $3,898* per person
Provider: Backroads Imagine a rustic mountain hut that serves piping hot spaghetti al ragu and vino rosso. More than a warming hut, the traditional Dolomite rifugio is an oasis of simple comfort and hearty cuisine. No celebrity chefs. No pretense. But they’re like everything in this region - like the sweeping pastures of wildflowers, the raw jagged snowcapped cliffs, the never-ending views from gondola rides, and the charm of Cortina, a bustling Italian Alpine village. They’re vibrant, filled with flavor and satisfying.… more |
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China Biking |
China Biking
Hong Kong International Airport, Sky Plaza Road, Hong Kong
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9 Days from $4,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Maybe it's the bike. It's disarming. Friendly. It shows you China in a way you can't see by any other means. Ride by a group of school girls or a farmer in his rice paddy, and it instantly changes China. It's no longer about walls you can see from space or newspaper images of students in front of tanks. It's closer than that. It's real. The foods are richer. The language is spoken with your eyes. Yes, this journey somehow… more |
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Argentina's Lake District Biking |
Argentina's Lake District Biking
Bariloche Airport, Argentina
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7 Days from $4,698* per person
Provider: Backroads Everyone who comes here feels like they're the first. It's an incredible feeling like you're on an expedition of one. Land on the shores of the Quetrihué Peninsula and stand among the arrayán trees that are more than 300 years old. Embark on an epic ride through the Seven Lakes region, and be blown away by the endless beauty of riding through Argentina's three national parks. You'll find yourself describing every incredible view to the people you're with because they… more |
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Bhutan Multisport |
Bhutan Multisport
Bangkok International Airport Bangkok Thailand
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8 Days from $5,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Nothing can prepare you for Bhutan. It’s like nowhere else you’ve been. It has a magic about it that's indescribable. The quiet smiles. The natural rhythms of life. The temples that seem to challenge the Himalayas. The mystery of Buddhism. The crisp air. The striking mountains always looming, protecting. It’s a people rooted in history and yet changing with the times. And yet it’s not Shangri-La. It’s more real than that. It’s a country balancing the modern with the ancient.… more |
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Canadian Rockies Walking & Hiking |
Canadian Rockies Walking & Hiking
Banff Airport, Banff, AB, Canada
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6 Days from $3,198* per person
Provider: Backroads How long does a trip last? Not in duration. In memories. In the stories you’ll tell friends. In the spare minutes when you think back to that hike to Yoho Lake—when you looked in awe across to Takakkaw Falls and your leader quietly mentioned it’s the second highest in Canada and you’re amazed that there could be a higher one. Then you think of the enormity of Plain of Six Glaciers. The intense blues of Moraine Lake. And the sun… more |
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Patagonia Walking & Hiking |
Patagonia Walking & Hiking
El Calafate, Argentina
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8 Days from $4,998* per person
Provider: Backroads That whole "time flies" theory just doesn't work in Patagonia. Imagine slowly ambling along a small ferry through a tremendous fjord on Lago Argentina heading toward Upsala Glacier. Time is moving so slowly but you can't possibly take in the scenery fast enough. The Andes are so windswept they almost look like petrified ocean waves, white caps and all. The lake is bouncing a clear blue sky back up at you. Framing everything perfectly. It's like time freezes in Patagonia… more |
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Czech Republic & Austria Walking & Hiking: Prague to Salzburg: Baroque Treasures & Austrian Peaks |
Czech Republic & Austria Walking & Hiking: Prague to Salzburg: Baroque Treasures & Austrian Peaks
Airport near Prague, Czech Republic
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6 Days from $3,698* per person
Provider: Backroads Start with Prague, a true gem of Eastern Europe, a bustling culture and dramatic architecture that inspires at every turn. Head south and the Czech Republic reveals itself one quiet village at a time. Hearty meals. Earnest people eager to share stories. Stretches of quiet road. Simple farmland. Raw beauty. Cross the Danube and speed through time. You’ll encounter Austria's stark, jagged peaks. And a joy in the countryside, in the people and in the culture. It’s amazing the contrast… more |
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Ireland Walking & Hiking: The Marvels of County Kerry |
Ireland Walking & Hiking: The Marvels of County Kerry
Cork Airport, Ireland
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6 Days from $3,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Appreciate the artistry of a stone wall. The warmth of a wool sweater. The charm of an afternoon pint. The laughter of strangers. Recognize a beautiful day can be cloudy with a chance of rain. And that vacations don’t need to be measured in tan lines. Ireland is unmistakable. In its culture, its landscape, its weather, its charm and its worldwide appreciation. Walk quiet centuries-old footpaths with us to discover your very own inner Irishman. Ireland’s spectacular natural beauty… more |
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Maine Biking: In Acadia National Park & Along Penobscot Bay |
Maine Biking: In Acadia National Park & Along Penobscot Bay
Portland Airport, Maine, United States
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6 Days from $2,798* per person
Provider: Backroads Maine’s beauty lies in its rawness. Fresh tart blueberries growing wild on the side of the road. Hills rising from the rocky shores of Camden. Winding roads built centuries ago that hug the shore connecting village to village. Morning mist on Penobscot Bay. But in between the ruggedness lies the real beauty of Maine. Even a delicacy like Maine lobster still involves shells and claws. It’s raw. It’s true. It’s Maine. Discover the understated beauty of Maine's coastline Pedal under… more |
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Kenya and Rwanda Masai Mara and Mountain Gorillas |
Kenya and Rwanda Masai Mara and Mountain Gorillas
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
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9 Days from $7,249* per person
Provider: Terra Incognita Ecotours (3 testimonials) This could be the next time! Join us on a unique journey to experience the famed Masai Mara in Kenya and follow that with a visit to Rwanda, home to the critically endangered Mountain Gorilla, where we can TWICE track these gentle giants. The Mountain Gorillas inhabit some of the most spectacular scenery on earth, high on the flanks of the Virunga Volcanoes. A veterinarian from the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project will join us during this ecotour, and will detail… 3 testimonials & more |
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Italian Lakes Walking & Hiking: A Stylish Sojourn in the Lake District |
Italian Lakes Walking & Hiking: A Stylish Sojourn in the Lake District
Airport, Italy near Milan, Italy
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6 Days from $5,598* per person
Provider: Backroads They were premature naming the Great Lakes. Maggiore, Como, Lugano and Orta could easily steal that title. Sitting quietly among the Swiss and Italian Alps. Tiny villages. Classic red clay roofs nestle beside the deep blue waters in the lush green shorelines. Most travelers are familiar with Amalfi and Tuscany, Florence and Venice, but people who truly know Italy know not to overlook the views, the flavors, the wines, the stunning beauty of Orta, and the luxury of places like… more |
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Loire Valley Family Biking: Fun in France's Regal Touraine |
Loire Valley Family Biking: Fun in France's Regal Touraine
Airport, France near Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, France
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6 Days from $4,198* per person
Provider: Backroads There’s nothing to see in the Loire Valley. Nothing but fairy-tale castles in every shape and size. Imposing towers and pincushion spires. Flying buttresses and astonishingly flawless gardens. Nothing but fertile fields crisscrossed by gracefully meandering rivers. Easygoing routes for younger riders. And lots of pedaling options for the older crowd. Nothing but treats at patisseries, gourmet cuisine and exquisite wines. A visit to Leonardo da Vinci’s house and a fencing lesson just for kids. History comes to life. The… more |
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Dolomites Family Multisport: Northern Italy's Awesome Alpine Playground |
Dolomites Family Multisport: Northern Italy's Awesome Alpine Playground
Venice Airport, Italy
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6 Days from $3,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Ready, set, go! It's amazing, the activities you'll pack in during these six sensational days. You'll be biking old railway paths. Taking chairlifts and gondola rides among Italy's most dramatic peaks and spires. Getting a mountain goat's view of limestone massifs, deep valleys and alpine lakes. Exploring World War I trenches carved into the hillsides. Enjoying a hearty lunch at a traditional hiker's hut. Rock climbing lessons for kids and wine tastings for grown-ups. It's pure family fun in an… more |
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Costa Rica Family Multisport |
Costa Rica Family Multisport
San Jose Airport, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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6 Days from $3,398* per person
Provider: Backroads Holy cow! Or rather, holy huge millipede! Was that a toucan? Get a closer look from the suspended bridges high in the rain forest canopy. Can you spot those howler monkeys you’ve been hearing? Swinging through the jungle, Tarzan style. Do some swinging of your own on a zip-line. Or will it be beach time? Or paddling through mangroves? Or TLC at the spa? It’s up to you. And you really can’t go wrong. With these activities. With private charter… more |
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Costa Rica Multisport |
Costa Rica Multisport
San Jose Airport, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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6 Days from $3,398* per person
Provider: Backroads What's the best way to experience Costa Rica? May we suggest: mountain biking, jungle hiking, surfing, Class III river rafting, toucan and oropendola watching, howler monkey spotting, blue morpho butterfly viewing, fresh pineapple tasting, Costa Rican coffee sipping, Pacific breeze feeling, national park strolling, the day's catch indulging, breathtaking vista gazing and deep deep sleeping. But that's just a suggestion. A perfect line-up of activities make for great adventures throughout the country Spot wonderful wildlife (sloths, monkeys, lizards and… more |
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