Explorers' Corner offers 15 trips/accommodations
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador.
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11 Days • from $4,590* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner It’s no wonder Herman Melville called the Galapagos “Las Encantadas,” “The Enchanted Isles.” This far-flung archipelago, the ancient tops of submerged volcanoes that straddle the Equator 600 miles off the coast of South America, is unique on earth. Here, giant tortoises roam misty island meadows while sea lions loll nonchalantly on pristine beaches, oblivious to human presence. Iguanas bask by hundreds on the sun-baked lava, blue-footed boobies nest in the rocks, and graceful sea turtles, rays and penguins swim with… more |
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Canada: Kayak Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories
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Canada: Kayak Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories
Yellowknife Airport, Yellowknife, NT, Canada
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10 Days • from $4,390* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner High in the Canadian Subarctic lies Great Slave Lake, the deepest in North America and one of the largest in the world. Its 125-mile-long East Arm holds a maze of forested islands, sheltered bays, shale beaches and red granite cliffs sculpted by glaciers, spectacular territory for paddling. The region, part of the rockbound Canadian Shield, sits at the northern edge of the Boreal Forest zone known as the taiga. It is also home to the Dene, a First Nations people… more |
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Bahamas: Island Hopping by Kayak in the Exumas
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Bahamas: Island Hopping by Kayak in the Exumas
Georgetown Airport, Guyana
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9 Days • from $2,990* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner Secluded beaches, superb snorkeling and sublime sunsets await in the “Out Islands”! Beginner to intermediate sea kayaking 2 nights hotel, 6 nights camping Far from the touristy crush of Nassau or Freeport are the Bahamas’ remote Exuma Islands, an idyllic chain of palm-covered outposts ringed by white-sand beaches. Millions of years ago, huge deposits of shell and coral were compacted into one of the largest limestone formations in the world—as the sea level dropped, ocean currents and erosion transformed… more |
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Argentina: Patagonia Paddling and Wildlife Watching
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Argentina: Patagonia Paddling and Wildlife Watching
Buenos Aires Airport, Argentine
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14 Days • from $4,590* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner A thousand miles south of Buenos Aires, Peninsula Valdés juts into the Atlantic like the curved blade of an Eskimo ulu knife. Although sheep estancias occupy most of its interior, the peninsula is one of the finest wildlife reserves in South America, presenting an outstanding coastal wilderness setting. The peninsula’s topography is largely tableland bounded by a fabulously fossil-rich and rugged, stratified coastline. The interior terrain is also surprisingly varied: the salt flats of Salinas Grande and Chica lie some… more |
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Canadian Arctic: Trek Around the Ad Astra Ice Cap
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Canadian Arctic: Trek Around the Ad Astra Ice Cap
Ottawa Airport Shuttle, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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15 Days • from $12,990* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner Just 500 miles from the geographic North Pole, this trek at the top of Ellesmere Island circumnavigates the Ad Astra Ice Cap from Tanquary Fiord via the Mac Donald and Air Force River valleys. Our Arctic journey begins with a chartered Twin Otter flight north from Resolute Bay to Quttinirpaaq National Park. When the weather is clear, the flight is nothing short of breathtaking as we look down upon the expansive glacial systems of Axel Heiberg Island and the jagged… more |
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Canadian Arctic: Kayaking the Fjords of Ellesmere
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Canadian Arctic: Kayaking the Fjords of Ellesmere
Canada near Resolute Bay Airport, Nunavut
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16 Days • from $10,590* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner During the past 25 years we have conducted many kayak expeditions on Ellesmere Island, and we remain convinced that this trip is the ultimate adventure for sea kayakers and Arctic aficionados alike. Ellesmere is one of the world's most pristine wilderness areas. In this dramatic fjordland, located northwest of Greenland at nearly 80° North latitude, we retrace the footsteps of the earliest polar explorers, and in our kayaks we travel as the ancestral Inuit might have done. Paddling among calving… more |
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Canada: Paddling the Coastal Wilderness of Haida Gwaii
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Canada: Paddling the Coastal Wilderness of Haida Gwaii
Sandspit Airport, Sandspit, British Columbia, Canada
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10 Days • from $3,390* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner Paddle where whales, porpoises and sea lions abound, in the islands once known as the Queen Charlottes Intermediate sea kayaking 2 nights bed and breakfast, 7 nights wilderness camping in tents. Or, combine the north and south portions for a 2-week trip.Perched on the outer edge of the continental shelf 60 miles from the mainland of British Columbia lies Haida Gwaii, ‘Place of the Haida People.’ Its ancestral name recently restored by the B.C. government, the archipelago was previously… more |
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Iceland: Kayaking in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
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Iceland: Kayaking in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
Keflavík International Airport, Reykjavik, Iceland
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10 Days • from $2,790* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner Explore the wild and remote Westfjords region at the edge of the Arctic Circle Intermediate kayaking, optional intermediate to difficult day hikes 8 nights wilderness camping in tents, 1 night guesthouseExperience some of the most remote sea kayaking, camping and hiking in Europe on this adventure to the wild northwest corner of Iceland. Here on the very edge of the Arctic Circle, magical paddles through uninhabited fjords immerse you in an otherworldly landscape, where day and night merge into… more |
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Belize: Multisport Fun from Rainforest to Reef
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Belize: Multisport Fun from Rainforest to Reef
Airport near Belize City, Belize
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8 Days • from $2,390* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner Belize is a tropical wonderland, an idyllic montage of turquoise sea, white coral beaches and emerald jungle. Two of nature’s most productive and diverse habitats—the rainforest and coral reef—reveal their interconnected wonders as we explore them via hiking, rafting, kayaking and snorkeling. This multi-faceted trip offers a range of exciting active adventures: inland, we’ll glide down subterreanean rivers through dimly lit caves, explore spectacular Mayan ruins above and below ground, and listen to the pulsing sounds of the rainforest while we… more |
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Portugal: Kayaking and Culture on the Douro River
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Portugal: Kayaking and Culture on the Douro River
Oporto Airport, Portugal near Porto, Portugal
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9 Days • from $4,490* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner At Explorers’ Corner, we take pride in sharing with our guests some of the world’s most unique places, well off the usual tourist paths. That’s certainly the case with this exclusive soft adventure in one of Europe’s ‘secret’ travel destinations: the Douro River Valley in northern Portugal.We’ve spent nearly a decade refining this joyful journey with our Portuguese friends who have long-term relationships with wine-farming families along the Douro River. This trip is a rare opportunity for us to share… more |
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Madagascar: Kayaking in Masoala National Park
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Madagascar: Kayaking in Masoala National Park
Antananarivo International Airport, Madagascar
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10 Days • from $5,190* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner Always in search of the less-discovered, we’ve found one of the most exotic and pristine tropical wilderness areas in the world for paddling: Madagascar. Explorers’ Corner is proud to announce a kayaking adventure in one of the most remote areas of this truly unique country -- Masoala National Park. Though not on the radar of many tourists, the island is an utterly captivating place to visit. Much of its wildlife is found nowhere else on earth, the Malagasy people are… more |
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Republic of Georgia: Trekking in the High Caucasus
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Republic of Georgia: Trekking in the High Caucasus
Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi, Georgia
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13 Days • from $3,690* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner Since the peaceful Rose Revolution in 2003, the Republic of Georgia has returned to the world map as a very safe and fascinating new country to explore. The historic and geographic divide between Europe and Asia, Georgia’s ancient culture and wild mountain landscapes are steeped in tradition, and its people exude a hospitality that will capture your heart. The northern Caucasus Mountains are the centerpiece of this small country that has garnered far more than a typical share of scenic drama… more |
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Ecuador: Galapagos Kayaking Adventure
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Ecuador: Galapagos Kayaking Adventure
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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11 Days • from $4,290* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner Active adventure in the world’s most unique wildlife destination Easy tropical sea kayaking, easy day hikes, snorkeling & sailing 3 nights hotels, 7 nights aboard catamaranIt’s no wonder Herman Melville called the Galapagos “Las Encantadas,” “The Enchanted Isles.” This far-flung archipelago, the ancient tops of submerged volcanoes that straddle the Equator 600 miles off the coast of South America, is unique on earth. Here, giant tortoises roam misty island meadows while sea lions loll nonchalantly on pristine beaches, oblivious… more |
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Greenland Hiking Adventure: Ammassalik
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Greenland Hiking Adventure: Ammassalik
Keflavík International Airport, Reykjavik, Iceland
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12 Days • from $4,490* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner Boat Supported Greenland Hiking & Trekking Adventure 3 Nights Hotel or Huts, 8 Nights Tented CampA trekking expedition in the pristine rugged high arctic with a support boat and only carrying a medium -sized day pack. We invite you to join a small group of adventurers and hike in the Tassilaq Area. And we will do it in a enjoyable way – with a boat that bring our gear to the next camp– which will make the hiking more… more |
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Indochina: Discover Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia by Kayak
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Indochina: Discover Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia by Kayak
Hanoi Airport, Vietnam
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15 Days • from $4,890* per person
Provider: Explorers' Corner Few regions on earth can match the natural and cultural wonders of Indochina and few companies know Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia like Explorers' Corner. We've created an itinerary which brings our favorite Indochina paddle locations into a single but diverse trip. We start with the exotic lagoons, caves and islets of World Heritage listed Halong Bay before visiting the hidden gem of Northern Laos, Luang Prabang. From here we make our way to the south and ride elephants into the… more |
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