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29 Years, People Have Been Entrusting Their Travel Dreams to Us Wilderness
Travel was launched in 1978 with a handful of unusual Andean treks and
expeditions into the far reaches of the Amazon. Since those pioneering
days we have grown to offer innovative journeys on all seven continents.
Over the years, our rigorous standards for quality have earned us one
of the highest rates of repeat travelers in the business. Maybe that’s
because our core philosophy has remained the same for decades: it’s
not just where you travel but how you travel that makes all the difference.
The “how” at Wilderness Travel hinges on expert Trip Leaders—the
best in the business—a meticulously planned itinerary, and the
camaraderie of a small group.
 We
Offer Hand-Crafted and Artfully Executed Itineraries Itinerary
design, done well, is an art form, and it makes all of the difference
to your experience. Our journeys are carefully designed to capture the
very best of each particular destination. You travel at an appropriate
pace, stay in the most charming, well-located inns or most spectacular
camping sites, enjoy introductions to fascinating local people, and
make discoveries of off-the-beaten-path gems—hidden villages,
secret footpaths, special hikes—that only an insider could know
about.
 No
Matter How Remote the Destination, We Bring the Good Life Along
Even though some of our trips go to very remote places and include camping,
we make sure you enjoy plenty of comforts. In the Andes and Himalayas,
you have a full camp staff at your service and camp amenities like dining
tents and hot coffee or tea brought to your tent each morning. In Africa,
our mobile safari camps are downright luxurious, with walk-in tents
furnished with beds and linens. On all of our camping adventures, we
work very hard to bring you the tastiest, most varied camp meals you
could ever imagine. When you’re on one of our European country
rambles, you enjoy sumptuous picnics with wine as well as memorable
meals in fine restaurants and local bistros, and at night you sleep
in cozy, charming inns.
 Private
Trips! Enjoy your own private departure just for your family
and friends by taking over a departure of one of our scheduled trips
or by selecting one of our Independent Journeys (see page 114). It’s
a great way to travel with your kids, celebrate an important birthday,
mark an anniversary, or enjoy a reunion with cherished friends! We have
decades of experience in arranging private journeys, including wildlife
safaris in Africa, treks in the Himalayas, and active natural history
cruises in the Galápagos. Call us for details at 1-800-368-2794.
 We
Help You Choose Your Trip, and We Handle All Your Travel Details
At Wilderness Travel, our Area Managers specialize in a particular part
of the world and they possess a wealth of knowledge about our destinations.
That means they can answer your questions frankly and promptly and help
you choose the trip that’s right for you. The Detailed Daily Itinerary
for each trip provides helpful preparation information, and we are happy
to put you in contact with previous trip members who have been on the
trip you’re interested in so you can ask them about their experience.
When you sign up, which you can do by phone with a credit card deposit,
the Area Manager is usually your single point of contact, taking care
of trip details, trip extensions, and providing you with specifics on
everything from clothing to visas to immunizations. We also provide
a reading list to spark your imagination for the journey ahead. In short,
we take care of every detail so you can just pack your bag and set off
on the adventure of a lifetime. In the field, this high level of service
continues in the good hands of our world-class Trip Leaders.
We Travel Responsibly As Wilderness
Travel plays its small part in the world’s largest industry—tourism—we
are sensitive to the effects of travel on the places we visit. Our commitment
to ecologically responsible, low-impact tourism goes back a very long
time, and we actively support conservation and cultural groups such
as the Wildlife Conservation Society, Charles Darwin Foundation, the
American Himalayan Foundation, and many other organizations. We firmly
believe that responsible tourism can be an extraordinary tool to connect
people across borders and cultures.
Your Safety Is Our Most Important Charge
Our Trip Leaders and support staff take the utmost care with every aspect
of your trip, from altitude-related concerns to ensuring hygienic food
preparation in camp. Of course, emergencies are extremely rare, but
traveling with a company as experienced as we are adds a strong element
of safety and security to your journey.
You Can Browse Our Trips by Destination, Activity,
or Date
On this site, journeys are arranged by destination, activity, and date.
You can download a Detailed Daily Itinerary for any trip, look
up leadership assignments and your Trip Leader’s bio, take a “virtual”
tour of our office, check out our latest Special
Events, and sign up to receive email updates announcing new expeditions
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