Ultimate International Adventures

Whether I'm in Paris or Papua New Guinea, I love to venture off the beaten track. But sometimes it's too intimidating or too impractical to journey solo. That's when a group tour offers a liberating alternative: On an adventure tour you can wander way off the beaten track and still feel comfortable with a seasoned guide and a sophisticated back-up system to aid you if needed. The members of the Adventure Collection excel at such far-flung explorations. May these whet your wanderlust! — Don George, Travel Journalist

Biking from Venice to Ljubljana

Backroads

This new trip reveals Europe less traveled as you journey from Italy's northern Adriatic to the rocky heights of Slovenia's Julian Alps. You begin in the green Friuli-Venezia Giulia area, a hidden gem whose Celtic and Roman histories have been meticulously preserved, then pedal through... Read More

Geography: Europe

Dzanga-Ndoki National Park in the Central African Republic

Bushtracks

You begin by boarding light aircraft for the Congo Basin and one of the most untouched national parks in Africa -- Dzanga-Ndoki. On your first afternoon take a relaxing cruise in traditional pirogues (canoes) along the banks of the Sangha River in search of birds and monkeys... Read More

Geography: Africa

High-Flying Heli-Adventure in the Bobbie Burns Range

Canadian Mountain Holidays

This is a special trip that Canadian Mountain Holidays designed exclusively for those seeking a major adrenaline rush. The first afternoon will provide a chance for guests to test their mountain legs and gain some personal insight into how this heli-hiking adventure will unfold. But don't get too comfortable... Read More

Geography: Canada

Exploring the Galápagos Aboard La Pinta

Geographic Expeditions

Here's a new and better way to see some of the oldest—and most deeply moving—wonders in the world: La Pinta is the just-launched green queen of the Galápagos fleet, featuring an array of ecological innovations... Read More

Geography: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Exploring the Baltic’s Historic Waterways

Lindblad Expeditions

In September 2009, Lindblad's National Geographic Explorer will set sail from the city of St. Petersburg, Russia, departing from a dock near the famed Hermitage Museum—an illustrious beginning to a grand voyage. Experience the culture of eight countries... Read More

Geography: Russia

The Hemingway Wing Safari

Micato Safaris

Big game, unabashed luxury and the enthralling vistas of Africa are sure to dazzle even the most avid traveler on Micato's Hemingway Wing Safari. This 14-day adventure takes the road less traveled, journeying to... Read More

Geography: Africa

Classic Polar Bear Expedition

Natural Habitat Adventures

Natural Habitat's flagship polar bear expedition features polar bear watching in the polar bear capital of the world! See the world's greatest concentration of polar bears, just outside Churchill, Manitoba. Experience the frozen wilderness on Hudson Bay from the comfort of... Read More

Geography: Canada

Patagonia Backpacking & Fly Fishing

National Outdoor Leadership School

For the backcountry fly fishing expedition of a lifetime, journey the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Patagonia, Chile, where you'll find the fabled wild brown and rainbow trout of Patagonia's Aisen region swimming in the pristine rivers and freestone streams that rush through these... Read More

Geography: Patagonia, Chile

Rafting on Alaska's Tatshenshini River

Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (O.A.R.S)

Deep in the Alaskan wilderness, the Tatshenshini River lies at the heart of the Tatshenshini-Alsek Wilderness Park, encompassing over 27 million acres and five U.S. and Canadian parks and preserves. Bound by two towering mountain ranges—the Alsek and the St. Elias... Read More

Geography: Alaska

New Zealand's South Island—Mountains, Beaches, Rain Forests and Fjords

Off the Beaten Path

Experience New Zealand's wonderful diversity, from calm, turquoise waters, to high peaks and dramatic fjords, to an authentic sheep station on the high southern plains. Join Off the Beaten Path on fully supported backcountry hikes and walk-in lodging in Abel Tasman National Park and... Read More

Geography: New Zealand

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Topics: Sports & Active , Travel
Geography: Africa | Canada | Galapagos Islands, Ecuador | Russia | Patagonia, Chile | Alaska | New Zealand
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