93 experiences found
Iceland: The Land of Fire and IceNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice
Reykjavik International Airport, Iceland
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8 Days • from $4,895* per person
Provider: Boundless Journeys (3 testimonials) Iceland is a land of contrasts more extreme than any place we’ve visited. Vast, desolate lava fields are interrupted by lush moss-carpeted valleys. Giant cascading waterfalls give way to vibrantly colored rhyolite mountains. From the other-wordly landscapes of the south coast, to the mystical power of Snaefellsnes Peninsula in the west, our overland expedition takes in the most beautiful and inspiring areas of Iceland.Hiking on the south coast leads us through fairytale landscapes and past dramatic waterfalls, under the powerful… 2 testimonials & more |
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Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet TrailNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Great Hikes and Chefs of Northern Italy's Gourmet Trail
Turin, Italy
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8 Days • from $5,895* per person
Provider: Wilderness Travel Northern Italy is renowned for exquisite scenery and culinary delights. It’s the perfect place for our unique journey combining delightful day hikes and elegant meals created by some of Italy’s most legendary chefs, including Gualtiero Marchesi, the father of modern Italian cuisine. With veteran Trip Leader and dedicated “foodie” Gianluca Canalicchio, we enjoy hikes in the most beautiful settings in the Piemonte, Lombardy, and Veneto regions along with an array of unforgettable meals, including several at distinguished Michelin-starred restaurants, complemented… 1 testimonial & more |
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Mediterranean Island HoppingNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Mediterranean Island Hopping
Alghero, Italy
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11 Days • from $4,995* per room
Provider: Ciclismo Classico (3 testimonials) Catalan-inspired coastal town of Alghero Rustic lunch at a typical Sardinian country farmhouse Island-hopping boat excursion Visit to the 5,000-year-old archaeological site of carved menhirs Astonishing glittering red granite rock walls of Les Calanche Daily dips in turquoise blue coves French and Italian cultures back to backExperience a fascinating contrast in cultures: Italian-influenced Sardinia with its prehistoric nuraghi towers (sculpted pink-rock formations) and the rugged, French-flavored island of Corsica. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, water lover, photographer or cyclist… more |
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Tigers And Travels In IndiaNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Tigers And Travels In India
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi
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19 Days • from $5,595* per person
Provider: Wildland Adventures (3 testimonials) Recognized by National Geographic Travelermagazine as a "Tour of a Lifetime," our Tigers and Travels in India is a comprehensive adventure throughout north-central India dedicated to the search for the elusive tiger and the ancient sites and contemporary cultural fabric of modern India. During our tiger safaris we learn about Project Tiger to bring tigers back from the brink of extinction in Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks. Visit the old city of New Delhi, the Moghul masterpiece of the Taj… more |
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Essence Of IsraelNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Essence Of Israel
Jerusalem Airport, Israel
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9 Days • from $8,990* per person
Provider: Artisans of Leisure (3 testimonials) Perfect for first-time and return visitors alike, “Essence of Israel” is the quintessential private tour of Israel. Our Israel tours are designed for travelers who want a sophisticated private tour that focuses on Israel’s rich history, culture and religious heritage—all with an emphasis on luxury. Daily touring is a mix of the most interesting neighborhoods, markets, architectural highlights, museums, archaeological sites, places of historical and biblical interest, natural wonders, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and our favorite lesser-known attractions.Begin in Jerusalem,… more |
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Uncovering Alexander's EgyptNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Uncovering Alexander's Egypt
Cairo International Airport, Egypt
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14 Days • from $9,305* per person
Provider: Ker & Downey (1 testimonial) Journey to Cairo first where you are introduced to the rich culture and history of Egypt. The Great Pyramids, Memphis ruins and the Museum of Antiquities are all on the menu on this first city of your trip – an appetizer that sets the stage for amazing encounters. After two days full of magical sightseeing in Cairo, venture south to the Bahariya Oasis to the Qasr El Bawity luxury lodge and the home of the Valley of the Golden Mummies.… more |
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Alaska Life List Adventure with Alaska Wildland AdventuresNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Alaska Life List Adventure with Alaska Wildland Adventures
Airport near Anchorage, AK, United States
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10 Days • from $7,695* per person
Provider: Alaska Wildland Adventures Break away from the ordinary and experience the legendary with our Alaska Life List Adventure, an Alaska trip like no other with an amazing sequence of unusual yet attainable adventures. Each day presents an experience likely to find its way onto many an adventure traveler's life list; and we link it all together on this ten day adventure. No experience is necessary and while truly a legendary expedition by day, each night we return to authentic Alaskan lodging with plenty… more |
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Southern Spain & MoroccoNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Southern Spain & Morocco
Airport near Granada, Spain
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14 Days • from $13,295* per person
Provider: Artisans of Leisure (3 testimonials) This private tour offers a taste of the best of southern Spain and Morocco, both known for great weather, beautiful landscapes, wonderful food, impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites, rich cultural traditions and wonderful luxury hotels decorated in the most evocative local style. This tour is also an ideal introduction for more extensive travel to other destinations throughout Spain and Morocco.Begin in Granada, one of the richest and most populous cities in Europe during Moorish rule and still one of Spain's… more |
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Twin Lakes Paddle - Lake Clark National ParkNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Twin Lakes Paddle - Lake Clark National Park
Airport near Anchorage, AK, United States
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7 Days • from $3,250* per person
Provider: Alaska Alpine Adventures (3 testimonials) Recognized in 2010 as one of National Geographic's "Tours of a Lifetime", join us to experience Alaska’s best kayaking and hiking trip. The supreme wilderness of Twin Lakes, located in the heart of Lake Clark National Park, is a wonderland of crystalline waters set beneath a rugged rim of mountains and vast tundra expanses. It’s home to various birds of prey, moose and caribou, Dall sheep, Black and Brown bears, and the legacy of Dick Proenneke – the conservationist featured… more |
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Great Bear Rainforest Tours by SailNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Great Bear Rainforest Tours by Sail
Bella Bella, BC, Canada
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9 Days • from $4,180* per person
Provider: Maple Leaf Adventures Cruise British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest, guided by the expert crew and naturalist of the 92-foot schooner Maple Leaf.Also called the Inside Passage, the Great Bear Rainforest is a land of fjords, mountains, rainforests and great river estuaries. Here, you can view grizzly bears, the mysterious white Spirit Bear, whales and, if you're lucky, wolves. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., calls it “the last stand of the great North American rainforest.”See the Wildlife and Nature of One of Earth's Great Wild… more |
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Myanmar BikingNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Myanmar Biking
Yangon Airport Road, Mingaladon, Yangon Division, Burma
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9 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Butterfield & Robinson It is the quiet mystique of Myanmar that proves so compelling. Here is a nation that, for many, feels largely undiscovered and yet is one of the gems of Southeast Asia—and one of the most extraordinary trips in B&R’s long history. From biking the lush countryside, to strolling through ancient villages and spectacular temples, to floating along the current in the deluxe comforts of a riverboat, we take in Myanmar at a pace that reflects the gentle character of the… more |
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Sea Kayaking The Scottish Sea Kayak TrailNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Sea Kayaking The Scottish Sea Kayak Trail
Inverness Airport, Inverness, United Kingdom
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6 Days • from £845* per person
Provider: Wilderness Scotland The Scottish Sea Kayak Trail is an unofficial but excellent sea kayaking route from north to south up the West Coast of the Scottish Highlands. This is a new trip for 2011 and it has been designed to allow you to experience some of the best bits of the trail, undertaking a series of day trips which link together to form a journey through the most scenic parts of the route. Each night, we enjoy comfortable accommodation in Highland inns… more |
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10 Night ItineraryNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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10 Night Itinerary
Maun Airport, Maun, Botswana
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11 Days • from £430* per person
Provider: Okavango Horse Safaris On a 10-night itinerary we work out of our base camp Kujwana. And use 3 camps. This is situated on the Xudum River in the Okavango Delta. We also use two other camps in different areas of the concession. All these camps are well situated in big game areas. They are chosen for the variety of terrain and species that favour particular areas.This is a sample itinerary, which may vary according to water levels and game movements. more |
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Amerindian GuyanaNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Amerindian Guyana
Guyana Airport, South America
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16 Days • from $4,236* per person
Provider: Wilderness Explorers For thousands of years the Guianan Shield has been home to a dynamic mix of Amerindian and immigrant populations: indigenous Akawaio, Arekuna, Carib, Macushi, Patamona, Waiwai, and Wapishana tribes have been joined in the last century by European colonialists, west African slaves, and indentured servants from Java and India. As a result, intrepid travelers who venture to the Guianas discover a cultural experience remarkably unlike any other in South America.Our 16-day journey introduces us to the rich culture and pristine… more |
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The Lower VolgaNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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The Lower Volga
Moscow, Russia
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14 Days • from $3,585* per person
Provider: Exeter International Few travelers ever have the chance to explore the truly Russian towns that line the waterways from Moscow south to the enchanting city of Astrakhan on the Caspian Sea. This is truly the real Russia, filled with historic towns and cities that we have all heard and read about, Stalingrad (now Volgograd) not the least among them. Set far away from the typical tourist routes, the Lower Volga will take you back in time and show you a part of… more |
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Bicycle Tours in Spain: Cycling the Camino de Santiago - Roncesvalles to SantiagoNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Bicycle Tours in Spain: Cycling the Camino de Santiago - Roncesvalles to Santiago
Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain
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15 Days • from $5,350* per person
Provider: ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours (3 testimonials) "A pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is the finest journey in Spain," wrote James Michener in his book Iberia. Join our bicycle tour across northern Spain and you too will discover the magic of the Camino de Santiago. Our tour follows the original guide for the Camino written by a monk in the 12th century. Along the way you'll explore Gothic cathedrals, visit medieval monasteries, pedal through one of Spain's premier wine growing regions - the Rioja - and encounter… 3 testimonials & more |
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8 Day Gorillas in the Virungas & BwindiNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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8 Day Gorillas in the Virungas & Bwindi
Kigali Airport, Kigali, Rwanda
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8 Days • from $5,406* per person
Provider: Volcanoes Safaris (3 testimonials) Safari Highlights include: * GORILLA TRACKING in PNV, Bwindi and Nkuringo (four opportunities). * DIAN FOSSEY’S grave in PNV/Ros Carr’s orphanage * GOLDEN MONKEYS in Mgahinga/PNV * CLIMB the Muhavura or Gahinga Volcanoes/nature walk. * NATUREWALK in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 1 testimonial & more |
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Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge TrekNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge Trek
Cusco Airport, Peru
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7 Days • from $2,990* per person
Provider: Mountain Lodges of Peru We have created an adventure in which you will be able to experience Peru at its best and like never before: trekking from lodge to lodge, enjoying the comfort and service of 4 top quality mountain lodges located in pristine areas and finally reaching Machu Picchu (the crown jewels) as a final destination.In this journey you will trek from 3,900m/12,800ft to 2,100m/6,900ft, traversing across magnificent mountain passes, enjoying enormous and mystical snow-capped peaks, seeing nature in its purest form and… more |
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Costa Rica ConnoisseurNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Costa Rica Connoisseur
San Jose, Costa Rica
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9 Days • from $2,008* per person
Provider: Costa Rica Expeditions (2 testimonials) Featuring a guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and visit to the Butterfly Garden. At Arenal walk the Hanging Bridges trails then soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of the Volcano. Head to remote Tortuguero for boat trips through rainforest creeks and a night excursion to observe sea turtles nesting (June-Oct. only). Return to San Jose in light charter plane, on your last full day in Costa Rica, visit the Cafe Britt Plantation. more |
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Turkey: The Lycian Way & EphesusNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 
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Turkey: The Lycian Way & Ephesus
Antalya Airport, Muratpaşa, Antalya, Turkey
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10 Days • from $5,298* per person
Provider: Country Walkers At the intercontinental crossroads of Turkey, you’ll enter a living museum spanning 10,000 years of Asian and European history. Your walking itinerary begins on the Turkish Riviera’s Turquoise Coast, where age-old trails take you to the ancient sarcophagi of Termessos and the eternal flames of the Chimaera. Explore beachfront ruins and Roman baths, then set sail for the secluded coves of Kekova Sound and swim above the underwater remnants of the 2,400-year-old Lycian city of Aperlae.From Fethiye’s Ottoman center, you… more |
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