Adventure Associates of Washington offers 11 trips/accommodations

The Lost City, A Journey To The 10th Century In Colombia

National Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011

The Lost City, A Journey To The 10th Century In Colombia

Santa Marta,Colombia for 6 Days • from $736* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

Tairona is a group of chiefdoms in the region of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in present-day Cesar, Magdalena and La Guajira Departments of Colombia, South America, which goes back at least to the 1st century AD and had significant demographic growth around the 11th century. The Tairona people formed one of the two principal linguistic groups of the Chibcha family, the other being the Muisca, who migrated from present-day Central America in around 1200 C.E. and were initially forced to… more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	9 people
Must form your own group?	Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Coffee Harvest Tour: Guatemala

Guatemala airport, Guatemala City for 9 Days • from $1,799* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

Adventure Associates' newest venture into Coffee Tours with Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Foundation (HRNS), brings us to rural and modern Guatemala for an exciting blend of educational experiences and historical sightseeing. On this one-of-a-kind tour, we will visit extensively with the HRNS project farms. Enjoy meeting the producers and farmers, cherry picking, and coffee cuppings. We will explore the harvesting, washing, and drying. Enjoy visting historical sights, walking charming city streets, the comforts of quaint Guatemalan accommodations and traditional Guatemalan… more

Offered February
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	15 people
Must form your own group?	No

San Juan Islands: Base Camp Whale Watch Kayak

Airport near San Juan Island, WA, United States for 3 Days • from $549* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

There's nothing like it - paddling your kayak while eye-level with an Orca whale! Being close to one of the world's largest, wild mammals is an incredible experience! The west coast of San Juan Island is the prime viewing area for resident pods of Orca. These gentle marine giants follow the salmon run in Haro Strait. The islands are also rich with other marine life - seals, porpoises, eagles, sea birds and otter. Sea kayaking is an ideal way to… more

Offered May-September
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Yellowstone National Park: Winter Ski Safari

Bozeman Airport ,Montana for 8 Days • from $1,450* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

Yellowstone awaits the winter adventurer with a wonderland of sights and experiences. Explore a quiet, pristine winter wilderness full of elk, bison, moose, deer, and coyotes. Experience Yellowstone's warm winter heart as steam from its famed geysers and hot pools make geologic changes in the landscape. Thousands of acres of protected parkland provide access to miles of backcountry and track trails for the novice or experienced skier (no experience necessary). Each day will provide an opportunity to practice cross-country technique… more

Offered February
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

Queen Charlotte Islands, BC: Sea Kayak Expedition

Vancouver International Airport, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada for 10 Days • from $2,725* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

Ranked the #1 National Park in North America by National Geographic and home to the native Haida people, the "Gwaii Haanas" - Place of Wonder, is a wilderness paradise. This relaxed expedition is one of our most popular tours, as we navigate the greater part of Gwaii Haanas National Park, off the coast of British Columbia. At low tide, kayaks are the perfect craft to unobtrusively view the rainbow explosion of marine creatures and witness black bears feeding on the… more

Offered May-September
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	8 people
Must form your own group?	Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Tanzania, East Africa: Cultural & Wildlife Safari

Arusha Airport, Arusha, Tanzania for 10 Days • from $3,942* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

Celebrated by National Geographic Adventure Magazine's Best Outfitters on Earth survey, our classic Wildife and Cultural safari has been an Adventure Associates staple for over 20 years! Roaming wild in this vastly beautiful landscape is the world's greatest concentration of mammals ... lion, cheetah, wildebeest, elephant, giraffe, zebra and endless birdlife. Tanzania offers the most superb wildlife viewing in East Africa! We travel far beyond "the beaten path" to enjoy rich encounters with several traditional African tribes (two nights camping… more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Wilderness Cruise Package

Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador for 10 Days • from $4,129* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

Join us for this unforgettable wildlife expedition through one of the most diverse and stunningly beautiful marine environments in the world! With your local naturalist guide you spend eight exciting days cruising these islands, snorkeling with colorful fish and taking short day hikes through one of the world's greatest wildlife and volcanic island environments! Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity! more

Offered August-March
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Queen Charlotte Islands, BC: Mothership Sea Kayak Voyage

Sandspit Airport, Sandspit, British Columbia, Canada for 8 Days • from $2,799* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

This private cruise is limited to five people! Off the coast of British Columbia and home to the native Haida people, the "Gwaii Haanas" or "Place of Wonder," is a wilderness paradise! Repeatedly ranked the #1 National Park in North America by National Geographic, it is common to see whales, porpoise, sea lions, sea birds, and the rare Tufted Puffin in this remote area. At low tide, kayaks are the perfect craft to unobtrusively view the rainbow explosion of marine… more

Offered July-September
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	5 people
Must form your own group?	No

Baja, Mexico: Sea Kayak the Sea of Cortez

Loreto Airport, Loreto, Mexico for 8 Days • from $995* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

The Sea of Cortez offers miles of spectacular coastline and crystal waters - it's a sea kayaker's dream! This is one of the richest environments in the world with over 30% of all marine mammal species represented. Sea kayaking is the ideal way of viewing this dramatic landscape! Each day we paddle 3-4 hours (5 to 10 miles), exploring the remote coastline that most travellers to Baja never see. Our trips are self-sufficient. We load equipment, food and water into… more

Offered October-May
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	10 people
Must form your own group?	Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Escape To Bhutan Festival Tour & Cultural Trek

Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan for 18 Days • from $3,959* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

Journey to one of the world's smallest and most extraordinary countries in the great Himalayas... the "Dragon Kingdom" of Bhutan. Nested between India, Tibet and Nepal, Bhutan is a proud nation of one of the earth's best-preserved ecologies and cultures. Opened up to tourism in during the mid 1980s, Bhutan hosts relatively few tourists each year. The landlocked country of two million people are practicing Buddhists. They greet you with a genuine smile and penetrating personal warmth. The breathtaking countryside… more

Offered February, November
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	No

New Zealand: South Island Active Adventure

Airport near Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand for 16 Days • from $3,799* per person

Provider: Adventure Associates of Washington (3 testimonials)

Explore the best of New Zealand's stunning South Island - the Jewel of the Pacific! - with a multi-activity trip and plenty of options to suit your fancy! We begin and end in the "Garden City" of Christchurch. At time of booking, choose your three-day adventure: Backpacking through Nelson Lakes National Park, Sea Kayaking in Marlborough Sounds, or Mountain Biking on the Queen Charlotte Track! With your full group, enjoy a snorkeling trip to a seal colony, a wine tasting… more

Offered October-April
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size:	12 people
Must form your own group?	Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

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