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Our hiking journey brings us to rare sites like remote 13th century Treskavac Monastery, through Macedonia's pine-clad forests and rugged national parks, and into traditional villages in Albania.
Enjoy the best day hikes in Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, Chile's Paine National Park, and Tierra del Fuego at "the ends of the Earth," with accommodations in fine lodges.
Hike the mountain trails of Patagonia's Glacier National Park, home of the renowned Fitzroy Massif, walk on the ice of the massive Viedma Glacier, and enjoy overnights in historic, welcoming estancias.
Our off-the-beaten-path journey takes you to the far north of Argentina, a land of gaucho traditions, exquisite whitewashed colonial towns, labyrinthine red rock canyons, and superb high altitude wines.
Journey across Armenia and mountainous Karabakh exploring stone-built Christian monasteries, walled towns, vineyards, and an ancient culture.
Explore the ancient cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia on this unique Central Asia overland adventure.
Natural history adventures in Tasmania: rainforest and mountain hikes, bushwalks in national parks, exotic wildlife from wallaby to wombat, wild beaches, vineyard visits, and charming accommodations.
Hike in the glorious mountains of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the heart of Bavaria, then head into the alpine splendor of Austria’s Tyrol, with two hiking options each day and wonderful hotels at night.
Explore the Alps, crossing five borders on foot from Chamonix to Salzburg. Hike beneath the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, and travel on the renowned Glacier Express.
Cross four international borders on foot on this unique hiking adventure and enjoy the alpine cultures and varied cuisines of Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria.
A cultural odyssey across West Africa's three most fascinating countries. Discover lost tribal worlds guided by ancient spirits and witness flamboyant festivals and traditional mask dances.
Our hiking journey stretches across Bhutan from Paro, with its famed Taktsang Monastery (the "Tiger's Nest") to Bumthang, a sacred region of towering rhododendron forests, misty gorges, and countless holy sites.
Trek a unique route to Bhutan’s highest village, Laya, and most sacred peak, Chomolhari. Our challenging 14-day trek is one of the finest cultural and scenic experiences in the entire Himalaya.
Discover Bolivia’s otherworldly landscapes and indigenous cultures during our adventure to La Paz, Salar de Uyuni, Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve, the village of Tarabuco, and Sucre.
Explore Borneo's forest floors and treetop canopies, visit cave passages, look for wildlife by boat on jungled rivers, and visit conservation experts on this expedition.
Hike in the alpine setting of Durmitor National Park, the primeval forests and glacial lakes of Biogradska Gora National Park, and enjoy enchanting medieval Kotor, the jewel of Montenegro’s sun-splashed Adriatic coast.
Our classic "under canvas" Botswana mobile safari with extraordinary wildlife, from the game-rich savannas of Chobe and Moremi to the lagoons of Okavango, and the natural wonder of Victoria Falls.
In June and July, discover the pristine Okavango when the water levels are at their highest, attracting fantastic birdlife, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, and wild dog. Plus, explore the teeming savannas of Moremi and Chobe.
Timed for April, enjoy ideal game viewing safari in the spectacular Central Kalahari Desert, a World Heritage Site, in elephant-thronged Chobe, and in the lagoons and islands of the Okavango.
Extraordinary gameviewing in three countries: South Africa's game-rich Greater Kruger National Park, Zambia's Victoria Falls, and Botswana's famed Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.
Amazing safari in Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park with epic game viewing and wonderfully atmospheric lodges.
Meet the legendary San people, see the Kalahari’s unique wildlife, explore Moremi’s game-rich bushlands and the lily-covered lagoons of Okavango.
Discover Yangon, with its magnificent Shwedagon temple, and Mandalay, the cultural heart of Burma, watch a golden sunset over a thousand temples at Bagan, and hike to remote hilltribes villages at ethereal Inle Lake.
A three-country cultural adventure across Southeast Asia, from the temples of Luang Prabang in Laos to ancient Hanoi in Vietnam to Cambodia's ethereal Angkor Wat.
Enjoy the best day hikes in Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, Chile's Paine National Park, and Tierra del Fuego at "the ends of the Earth," with accommodations in fine lodges.
Hike in the stunning Atacama Desert, explore remote Chiloe island, and experience the mountain grandeur of Paine National Park on this exciting adventure in Chile.
Discover Patagonia's epic Aysén region, a vast land of glaciers, fjords, and snow-capped mountains. We'll hike in the new Patagonia Park, created by legendary conservationists Doug and Kris Tompkins, paddle kayaks to the famed Marble Caves of Lago General Carrera, and head out onto the great Ice Field.
An exciting overland journey brings you from the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa, with stops at Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, and Everest Base Camp. The journey ends with a flight across the Himalaya to the intriguing city of Kathmandu.
A unique overland odyssey from Vietnam to China and Laos and a rare cultural expedition exploring ancient sites and remote villages.
Explore hidden regions of Sichuan and Yunnan, visiting five World Heritage Sites along the way. See China's iconic giant pandas, hike amid the Thousand-Buddha Cliffs, meet the traditional Naxi people of Lijiang.
Visit the Silk Road outpost of Kashgar, the awe-inspiring Hunza Valley, mountainous Kyrgystan,Tajikistan’s spell-binding High Pamirs, view the legendary Wakhan Corridor.
From Xi'an to Kashgar, follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo on this cultural journey on the fabled Silk Road.
Journey to western China for an adventurous trek to the base of K2 (28,251'), the second highest mountain on earth, approaching K2 from the north by way of China’s great desert province of Xinjiang.
With an expert naturalist, explore renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest, hike the trails of Arenal Volcano National Park, and discover the Caribbean deltas of lush Tortuguero National Park, home to 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered mammal species.
Enjoy hikes and cultural exploration in Motovon, a spectacular walled town, Pula, with its immense Roman amphitheater, the cliff-top village of Lubenice, the harbor town of Veli Lovinj, and the World Heritage Site of Trogir.
Hike in the alpine setting of Durmitor National Park, the primeval forests and glacial lakes of Biogradska Gora National Park, and enjoy enchanting medieval Kotor, the jewel of Montenegro’s sun-splashed Adriatic coast.
Enjoy hikes through thriving vineyards, past 13th century monasteries, and between massive stone castles in the wooded countryside, discover the medieval treasures of glorious Prague and Cesky Krumlov.
Enjoy a cultural and hiking adventure in the far-flung Faroe Islands with mountain walks on emerald moorlands, visits to traditional villages and seabird colonies, and overnights in cozy hotels.
Snorkel and swim with humpback whales on the Silver Bank, a unique marine mammal sanctuary 70 miles off the Dominican Republic, with accommodations aboard a 124-foot motor yacht.
Voyage through the western islands of the Galápagos, snorkel with playful sea lions, hike past dancing blue-footed boobies, and experience the wonder of Darwin's islands on this fascinating 8-day cruise.
Cruise the eastern islands of Darwin's famed archipelago, including Genovesa Island, prime nesting site of beautiful red-footed boobies, colorful South Plaza Island, with its hybrid iguanas, and Santa Fé, a great place to snorkel.
Aboard our delightful 16-passenger sailing yacht, set out for a comprehensive 15-day cruise through all the major islands of Darwin's "enchanted" archipelago and enjoy one of the greatest natural history experiences in the world.
Sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan by dahabiya, a traditional yacht, and explore Cairo and the temples of Abu Simbel.
Five-day Nile cruise on the yacht-like Sunboat IV to explore Egypt’s legendary temples and monuments, plus discover Jordan's fabled lost city of Petra and the wild desert canyons of Wadi Rum.
Hike coast-to-coast all the way across England from the impossibly romantic Lake District to the stone-built villages of the Yorkshire Dales and onward to the purple heather lands of the North York Moors.
Hiking and cultural adventure on the Cornish Coastal Path, with overnights in Cornwall's loveliest villages, including Fowey and St. Ives.
Our adventure in Wales reveals ancient Celtic traditions with hikes in the Wye Valley, on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and in Snowdonia.
Explore England and the Channel Islands on this small group adventure, with visits to imposing Stonehenge, the remote islands of Sark and Herm, and the World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast.
Hike the entire route of "Dales Way" in England, a delightful and moderate ramble that brings you through the heart of the magnificent Yorkshire Dales and into Lake District National Park.
Hike the most beautiful trails—and the highest peaks—of Wales, Scotland, and England's Lake District, with wonderful cultural experiences including meeting a traditional piper and hearing a local storyteller.
Explore Axum, the rock churches of Lalibela, Lake Tana, imperial Gondar, and meet the tribal peoples of the Omo River Valley. Trips witness either the Timkat Festival (January) or Meskel Festival (September)
Enjoy a winter adventure in Lapland, with its Sami reindeer herders, snowshoeing, and spectacular Northern Lights.
Hike across the spectacular countryside of Languedoc in southern France and discover a hidden realm of craggy castle-ruins and remote medieval hamlets.
Discover the Lot Valley of southwest France, with hikes to cliff-perched towns including Rocamadour and overnights in historic hotels. Explore ancient abbeys, open-air markets, visit the extraordinary prehistoric Pech Merle caves.
Hike the spectacular Emerald Coast, visit ancient Mont St. Michel, St. Malo, and Dinan, walk the D-Day beaches, enjoy legendary cuisine.
Hike the best trails of France's Pyrenees National Park, including the famed GR10 and the dramatic amphitheater called the Cirque de Gavarnie, with overnights in beautiful mountain villages.
Hike from mighty Mont Blanc, with its perpetual glaciers, through traditional villages and national parks to the palm-fringed beaches of the Cote d’Azur, where the Maritime Alps plunge into the blue Mediterranean.
Hike the classic trails that circle glacier-clad Mont Blanc, the highest peak in western Europe, passing from France to Italy and into Switzerland on foot.
Enjoy one of the world's greatest hikes, the classic Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, on trails beneath Western Europe's highest peaks.
Spectacular coastal walks, mountain hikes, cultural exploration, and cuisine in the sublime Mediterranean realms of Corsica and Sardinia.
Explore the Alps, crossing five borders on foot from Chamonix to Salzburg. Hike beneath the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, and travel on the renowned Glacier Express.
Hike the famous "high route" across the French and Swiss Alps from Chamonix, France, to Zermatt, Switzerland.
Enjoy the delights of Basque Country on country hikes, explore Basque heritage, and sample regional food and wine, including a cooking class and dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant.
July 2018
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September 11-22, 2018
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Hike through Georgia's Caucasus Mountains for an incredible cultural and mountain adventure.
Explore the ancient cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia on this unique Central Asia overland adventure.
Hike in the glorious mountains of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the heart of Bavaria, then head into the alpine splendor of Austria’s Tyrol, with two hiking options each day and wonderful hotels at night.
Explore the Alps, crossing five borders on foot from Chamonix to Salzburg. Hike beneath the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, and travel on the renowned Glacier Express.
A cultural odyssey across West Africa's three most fascinating countries. Discover lost tribal worlds guided by ancient spirits and witness flamboyant festivals and traditional mask dances.
Explore the storied isles of the Cyclades, with wonderful hikes on Tinos, Naxos, and rugged Amorgos, each a tranquil realm of bougainvillea-draped hill villages above the gleaming Aegean.
Hike the dramatic Vikos Gorge in the craggy Pindos Mountain, visit timeless Zagorian villages, explore the cliff-top Meteora monasteries, and follow trails to the summit of Mt. Olympus (9,600'), abode of Zeus, ruler of the sky.
Hike across the mythical island of Crete on this adventure, with visits to mountaintops, ancient ruins, villages, and beaches.
Hike northwestern Iceland's stunning Westfjords region, with its sheer mountains, and the magnificent fjords of remote eastern Greenland.
Explore Greenland's spectacular glacier and fjord landscapes on foot and by boat, from Kangerlussuaq to Ilulissat.
Join our unique hiking journey across the Carpathian chain by way of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine and step back in time into a world of pristine beech forests and bucolic villages.
Hike northwestern Iceland's stunning Westfjords region, with its sheer mountains, and the magnificent fjords of remote eastern Greenland.
Enjoy spectacular hikes in the glacier kingdom of Skaftafell National Park and in fantastic Thingvellir National Park and savor some of the most extraordinary natural settings on Earth.
Hiking, snowshoeing, and searching for the northern lights in Iceland's otherworldly landscapes.
Discover the natural wonders of western and northern Iceland, with hikes on steaming volcanoes, across rift fissures, below glorious waterfalls, and wonderful birding and whale-watching.
Experience India on a cultural adventure that includes Rajasthan's colorful Pushkar camel fair, the Taj Mahal, and the wildlife of Ranthambore National Park.
A fascinating cultural tour of South India exploring beautiful temples, exotic spice ports, and tea plantations, while enjoying local festivals and a houseboat cruise on Kerala backwaters.
Explore Ladakh, often called “Little Tibet,” the remote mountain province of northern India with a unique Tibetan culture and breathtaking landscapes dotted with ancient hilltop monasteries.
Discover the fascinating wildlife as well as the tribal cultures of Kanha, explore the traditional Hindu villages around ancient Bharatpur in eastern Rajasthan, and visit elegant Jaipur and the legendaryTaj Mahal.
Incredible cultural journey to Rajasthan, including the Holi Festival and the palace-cities of Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Udaipur
Explore Ladakh, "Little Tibet," on a challenging 13-day trek, crossing the Changthang Plateau to mountain-ringed Tso Moriri (15,000'), a remote sacred lake and home of the traditional Changpa nomads.
Overland expedition on the newly opened Asia Highway brings us to rarely visited tribal villages of northeast India and western Burma as well as the Buddhist heartland of Bagan and Mandalay.
A remarkable journey to Ladakh in search of snow leopards, one of the most elusive creatures on the planet, plus explorations in famed Kanha National Park, the great tiger reserve of India, with naturalist guide extraordinaire Indrajit Latey. A portion of your trip fee supports the Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust.
Trek in India's Garhwal Himalayas, following the Curzon Trail for views of Trisul and Nanda Devi.
Experience some of the top snorkeling on the planet with this 11 day small ship and yacht adventure.
With our expert marine biologist Trip Leader, snorkel in one of the most pristine setting on our planet, the Waigeo Islands of the Raja Ampat archipelago in the heart of the Coral Triangle.
Discover the rich heritage and welcoming people of Iran on a cultural odyssey including Tehran, Shiraz, majestic Persepolis, enchanting Isfahan, and the holy city of Mashhad.
Hike the most spectacular landscapes and seascapes of southwest Ireland, from Sheep’s Head Peninsula, one of Ireland’s best-kept secrets, to the Kerry Way, the pilgrim trails of the Dingle Peninsula, and the remote Blasket Islands.
A grand Celtic adventure that crosses Ireland’s most stunning northern landscapes, including the Mourne Mountains, the Giant’s Causeway, and breathtaking Donegal.
Explore from Galway to the Burren, Connemara, Joyce Country, the Aran Islands, and County Mayo on this cultural and hiking adventure.
Explore Tuscany's medieval gems of Sovana and Sorano, radiant Siena, and enjoy a sunset hike into legendary San Gimignano. In the Cinque Terre, hike between secluded villages set beside the sparkling sea.
Hike the spectacular Amalfi Coast and storied isle of Capri, visit ancient Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius, with wonderful cuisine along the way.
In northern Italy, we enjoy superb hikes in Piemonte, Lombardia, and the Veneto along with wine and cheese tastings, a cooking class, and elegant meals created by some of Italy’s most legendary chefs.
Hike in vineyards, along the blue Mediterranean, and on the slopes of mighty Mt. Etna, explore ancient Segesta and Siracusa, with a grand finale at enchanting Taormina, one of Europe's most beautiful villages.
Hike from Siena to Rome on the legendary Via Francigena pilgrim trail, enjoying the villages, cultures, cuisines, and wines of Tuscany and Lazio.
Hike the classic trails that circle glacier-clad Mont Blanc, the highest peak in western Europe, passing from France to Italy and into Switzerland on foot.
In Italy's Aeolian Islands, follow trails to the top the dramatic volcano-isles of Stromboli and Vulcano, hike on magnificent Mt. Etna, and enjoy coastal walks on the islands of Lipari and Panarea.
Spectacular coastal walks, mountain hikes, cultural exploration, and cuisine in the sublime Mediterranean realms of Corsica and Sardinia.
Explore the Alps, crossing five borders on foot from Chamonix to Salzburg. Hike beneath the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, and travel on the renowned Glacier Express.
In northern Italy, explore the villages and vineyards of Piemonte, home of the Slow Food movement, enjoying wonderful hikes and delicious cuisine.
Cross four international borders on foot on this unique hiking adventure and enjoy the alpine cultures and varied cuisines of Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria.
Amid the spectacular deep-blue lakes of Lombardia, hike lakeside promenades, visit villas and villages, and enjoy marvelous cuisine.
October 3-14, 2018
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An exhilarating hiking journey in Italy's legendary Val d'Aosta beneath the "giants of the Alps"—the iconic Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, and Mont Blanc, plus the peaks and valleys of Gran Paradiso National Park.
Discover the 2,000-year-old heritage of Sardinia in its captivating village festivals, complete with colorful parades, masked dancers, medieval tournaments, dancing in the streets, and horse races.
Hike the famed trails of the Dolomites beneath the striking pinnacles of the Pale di San Martino and rose-tinted spires of the Rosengarten Massif and discover one of the greatest mountain realms in Europe.
Enormous rock spires, deep green valleys, and tiny villages: enjoy spectacular hikes in this world-renowned mountain realm in northern Italy, with a choice of two hiking options each day.
Following in the footsteps of the great 8th century Buddhist saint Kobo Daishi, hike the age-old pilgrim route from temple to temple on Japan’s secluded Shikoku Island.
On this wonderful cultural adventure in Japan, explore the majestic Himeji Castle, the ancient town of Kurashiki, the samurai streets and traditional potters of Hagi, and the exquisite walking trails of Kumano Kodo, where we’ll join pilgrims on thousand-year-old forest paths.
Experience the wonders of Japan with this winter adventure in Hokkaido. See the snow monkeys, winter cranes, and the Sapporo Snow Festival.
Follow the famed route of Basho, Japan's celebrated haiku poet, and experience many fascinating places he wrote about, from remote pilgrim trails and castle towns to exquisite shrines set among ancient cedars.
Cultural walking adventure in the heart of sacred Japan: teahouses and gardens of Kyoto, tours of Kyosan temples, and Kanazawa's ancient treasures.
Five-day Nile cruise on the yacht-like Sunboat IV to explore Egypt’s legendary temples and monuments, plus discover Jordan's fabled lost city of Petra and the wild desert canyons of Wadi Rum.
Enjoy an epic overland journey through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, with cultural highlights from magnificent Bukhara, a 2,000-year-old Silk Road city-state, to Khiva, a walled medieval town in a vast desert.
Enjoy phenomenal game viewing and “insider” experiences on our special safari in three renowned national parks: Tsavo East, Samburu Game Reserve, and Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Enjoy an epic overland journey through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, with cultural highlights from magnificent Bukhara, a 2,000-year-old Silk Road city-state, to Khiva, a walled medieval town in a vast desert.
Visit the Silk Road outpost of Kashgar, the awe-inspiring Hunza Valley, mountainous Kyrgystan,Tajikistan’s spell-binding High Pamirs, view the legendary Wakhan Corridor.
A three-country cultural adventure across Southeast Asia, from the temples of Luang Prabang in Laos to ancient Hanoi in Vietnam to Cambodia's ethereal Angkor Wat.
A unique overland odyssey from Vietnam to China and Laos and a rare cultural expedition exploring ancient sites and remote villages.
Cross four international borders on foot on this unique hiking adventure and enjoy the alpine cultures and varied cuisines of Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria.
Our hiking journey brings us to rare sites like remote 13th century Treskavac Monastery, through Macedonia's pine-clad forests and rugged national parks, and into traditional villages in Albania.
Explore Madagascar's remote and seldom-visited nature reserves renowned for their endemic biodiversity: Ranofomana and Isalo National Parks, and Andasibe (Perinet) Reserve, home to the Indri indri lemurs.
A once-in-a-lifetime natural history adventure in Madagascar introduces you to a variety of lemurs, surreal landscapes, and botanical wonders found nowhere else on earth. Explore Andasibe (Perinet), Berenty, and Ankarana and Amber National Parks.
Explore Borneo's forest floors and treetop canopies, visit cave passages, look for wildlife by boat on jungled rivers, and visit conservation experts on this expedition.
Sea kayak and snorkel in the Sea of Cortez, watch breaching whales from the comfort of your small ship cruise on this adventure to Baja Sur.
This rare journey explores the unique Kazakh culture of the Altai Mountains in Mongolia’s wild west and the epic Gobi Desert in the south.
Visit the epic Gobi Desert, Flaming Cliffs, and ancient Kharakhorum, capital of Genghis Khan’s empire, and watch a Naadam, a spectacular Mongolian festival.
Hike in the alpine setting of Durmitor National Park, the primeval forests and glacial lakes of Biogradska Gora National Park, and enjoy enchanting medieval Kotor, the jewel of Montenegro’s sun-splashed Adriatic coast.
Experience the glorious dunes of the Moroccan Sahara, visit magical Fez, Marrakesh, and seaside Essaouira, explore the spectacular red-rock canyons of Todra and Dades.
Trek in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, meet the Berber people in their villages, explore fabled Marrakesh and the great walled city of Fez.
Explore Cordoba, Seville, and the pueblos blancos of Ronda and Grazalema, then ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to visit Tangier, the Rif Mountains, and medieval Fez.
Discover Yangon, with its magnificent Shwedagon temple, and Mandalay, the cultural heart of Burma, watch a golden sunset over a thousand temples at Bagan, and hike to remote hilltribes villages at ethereal Inle Lake.
Track leopards and cheetahs at Okonjima and elephants in Damaraland, safari in Etosha National Park, climb the dunes at Sossusvlei, and take a 3-day walking safari in NamibRand Nature Reserve.
Visit the only place in the world where desert lions exist and have the chance to work with vets at a big cat rehabilitation center on this 13-day once-in-a-lifetime journey.
A once-in-a-lifetime safari! Track leopards and cheetahs at Okonjima, look for desert rhinos in Damaraland, safari in Etosha National Park, and assist in GPS radio-collaring giraffes with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation team.
Trek to Everest Base Camp at the foot of mighty Mt. Everest (29,035'), Mother Goddess of the Snows, with accommodations in comfortable Sherpa lodges.
Trek to beautiful Sherpa mountain villages, visit Buddhist monasteries including Tengboche, enjoy spectacular Everest views.
Trek through high, remote Himalayan valleys of Dolpo, one of the last enclaves of pure Tibetan culture.
Trek through the Khumbu and Gokyo Valleys to Everest Base Camp, crossing the spectacular 17,700-foot Cho La Pass.
Experience a marvelous Himalayan realm on a delightful lodge-based trek in the Annapurna foothills.
Trek through beautiful Gurung villages to reach the extraordinary mountain-ringed cirque known as the Annapurna Sanctuary.
An exciting overland journey brings you from the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa, with stops at Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, and Everest Base Camp. The journey ends with a flight across the Himalaya to the intriguing city of Kathmandu.
October 2018
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Experience the wildest and most untouched corners of New Zealand on this 10-day hiking and wildlife adventure on the South Island.
Hike the South Island's most beautiful national parks, swim with dolphins, cruise Milford Sound, taste local wines, enjoy Kiwi culture.
The Te Araroa Trail runs the entire length of New Zealand—and our special adventure hikes the very best sections as it crosses the North Island. We’ll visit remote villages, cross native bush, hike coastal cliffs, and savor Kiwi culture at its best.
On this adventure above the Arctic Circle in the Lofotens, learn about Viking culture, meet reindeer herders, track whales at sea, savor amazing seafood, and kayak under the midnight sun.
Our unique cultural and hiking journey in Norway explores this spectacular realm with hikes along high ridges above mighty fjords, into deep forests, and to tiny villages nestled by the sea.
Uncover the wonders of this enchanting realm, from opulent Sultan’s palaces, historic Islamic forts, the towering Hajar mountains, and more on this 12 day Oman adventure.
Visit the Silk Road outpost of Kashgar, the awe-inspiring Hunza Valley, mountainous Kyrgystan,Tajikistan’s spell-binding High Pamirs, view the legendary Wakhan Corridor.
Natural history sea kayaking and snorkeling tour of Palau including the Rock Islands, coral reefs, sharks and turtles, mangrove forests, Peleliu Island and marine archaeology.
Experience Wilderness Travel's perfectly paced five-day trek, superb camp amenities, and spectacular campsites as you hike the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Enjoy fine hotels and spectacular day hikes in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit traditional Quechua hamlets and hidden Inca sites, with a special overnight at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, right at the ruins.
This journey features lodge-based trekking in the stunning Cordillera Vilcabamba, the steep green mountains cradling Machu Picchu. Hike ancient Inca trails by day, enjoy comfortable overnights in cozy mountain lodges by night.
Our cultural odyssey brings you to colonial Arequipa, ethereal Lake Titicaca, and majestic Machu Picchu, including an overnight stay at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, adjacent to the Machu Picchu ruins.
Hike the spectacular alpine trails of the snow-capped Cordillera Blanca, the world's highest tropical mountain range, home to Peru's highest mountains, including Huascaran (22,205').
This challenging trek brings you to Choquequirao, a spectacular "lost city" of the Incas yet one with few visitors, plus visit Machu Picchu with an overnight at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, steps from the ruins.
Hike a breathtaking trail circling Peru's entire Cordillera Huayhuash, one of the world's most spectacular mountain massifs, with continuous panoramas of towering, knife-edged peaks and deep blue lakes.
Join our unique hiking journey across the Carpathian chain by way of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine and step back in time into a world of pristine beech forests and bucolic villages.
Discover Portugal’s exquisite landscapes and rich cultural heritage on this hiking adventure through pilgrim routes and castle towns.
Join our unique hiking journey across the Carpathian chain by way of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine and step back in time into a world of pristine beech forests and bucolic villages.
Explore intriguing Moscow, then head into medieval Russia, visiting the "Golden Ring" of towns along the Volga River, including Rostsov and Sergeiv Posad, with a grand finale In St. Petersburg, romantic city of palaces and art.
Hike the most beautiful trails—and the highest peaks—of Wales, Scotland, and England's Lake District, with wonderful cultural experiences including meeting a traditional piper and hearing a local storyteller.
Hike on the Isle of Skye, in the far Cuillins, at historic Glencoe, and on Harris Island, and enjoy Scotland's ancient culture.
Join our unique hiking journey across the Carpathian chain by way of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine and step back in time into a world of pristine beech forests and bucolic villages.
Hike the trails of the snow-capped Julian Alps and explore Slovenia's traditional villages and historic towns, including Kobarid, immortalized in Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms, and medieval Piran on the blue Adriatic.
Enjoy hikes and cultural exploration in Motovon, a spectacular walled town, Pula, with its immense Roman amphitheater, the cliff-top village of Lubenice, the harbor town of Veli Lovinj, and the World Heritage Site of Trogir.
Explore South Africa including Kruger National Park, plus hiking the Garden Route and the Drakensberg Mountains, with welcoming accommodations and exceptional leaders. Extend your trip to Cape Town or Victoria Falls.
Extraordinary gameviewing in three countries: South Africa's game-rich Greater Kruger National Park, Zambia's Victoria Falls, and Botswana's famed Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.
Hike the ancient pilgrim trail to the holy city of Santiago de Compostela on Spain's legendary pilgrimage route.
Hike the Pyrenees from Basque Country to Catalonia, discovering ancient cultures and stone-built villages and savoring a range of distinctive local cuisines and wines.
Enjoy the delights of Basque Country on country hikes, explore Basque heritage, and sample regional food and wine, including a cooking class and dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Hikes and cultural exploration in southern Spain from the whitewashed villages of Las Alpujarras to the trails of the Sierra de Grazalema.
Explore Cordoba, Seville, and the pueblos blancos of Ronda and Grazalema, then ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to visit Tangier, the Rif Mountains, and medieval Fez.
Explore the glorious legacy of an early Buddhist civilization, visit with tea planters and orange-robed monks, sample fragrant curries, and view the wildlife of Yala National Park, with its extraordinary birdlife and herds of elephant.
In Sudan's legendary Kingdom of Kush, explore the breathtaking Pyramids of Meroe and the painted tombs of Napata, visit ancient Nubian villages, and try a camel ride!
Hike Europe’s first trans-Alps trail on this hiking adventure across a 75-mile stretch of Switzerland’s legendary mountain landscapes.
Discover enchanting Lake Lucerne, the great snow peaks of the Bernese Oberland, and Lake Geneva’s Lavaux wine country on our hiking and cultural odyssey in Switzerland.
Hike the classic trails that circle glacier-clad Mont Blanc, the highest peak in western Europe, passing from France to Italy and into Switzerland on foot.
Enjoy one of the world's greatest hikes, the classic Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt, on trails beneath Western Europe's highest peaks.
Explore the Alps, crossing five borders on foot from Chamonix to Salzburg. Hike beneath the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, and travel on the renowned Glacier Express.
Hike the famous "high route" across the French and Swiss Alps from Chamonix, France, to Zermatt, Switzerland.
Cross four international borders on foot on this unique hiking adventure and enjoy the alpine cultures and varied cuisines of Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria.
Amid the spectacular deep-blue lakes of Lombardia, hike lakeside promenades, visit villas and villages, and enjoy marvelous cuisine.
Visit the Silk Road outpost of Kashgar, the awe-inspiring Hunza Valley, mountainous Kyrgystan,Tajikistan’s spell-binding High Pamirs, view the legendary Wakhan Corridor.
Classic wildlife and walking safaris with skilled trackers in Serengeti National Park, plus Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Parks. Expert Masai guides, exclusive private camps, luxury lodges.
Climb Kilimanjaro along the spectacular and less-traveled Lemosho-Crater Camp Route with expert guides. Adding a Serengeti safari extension makes this the ultimate experience of East Africa.
An exciting overland journey brings you from the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa, with stops at Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar, and Everest Base Camp. The journey ends with a flight across the Himalaya to the intriguing city of Kathmandu.
Retrace the steps of Seven Years in Tibet author Heinrich Harrar on this 23-day hiking adventure through the mystical land of Tibet, including the holy city of Lhasa.
On this unique Everest trek, hike up to the surreal world of Camp III at 21,100 feet on the North Face of Mt. Everest. Our warm-up trek brings us through rugged foothills below Shishapangma (26,286'), the world’s 14th highest peak.
A cultural odyssey across West Africa's three most fascinating countries. Discover lost tribal worlds guided by ancient spirits and witness flamboyant festivals and traditional mask dances.
Discover Tonga’s enchanting Ha’apai Islands on a journey filled with sea kayaking adventures, snorkeling, and spectacular encounters with humpback whales.
Explore the brilliant coast of Turkey in a traditional "gulet" yacht. Glories of Rome, Greece, and Lycia along the Aegean coast, day hikes, unrivaled ruins, and cultural visits.
Enjoy an epic overland journey through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, with cultural highlights from magnificent Bukhara, a 2,000-year-old Silk Road city-state, to Khiva, a walled medieval town in a vast desert.
Hiking, sea kayaking, and natural history adventure by private expedition vessel, and marine life from orcas to whales.
In Alaska's remote reaches, you'll kayak in protected coves, hike in spectacular glacial landscapes, encounter an amazing variety of wildlife, and stay aboard our historic 86-foot vessel.
Track mountain gorillas on foot through Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, view the primates of Kibale Forest, and enjoy gameviewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Join our unique hiking journey across the Carpathian chain by way of Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Ukraine and step back in time into a world of pristine beech forests and bucolic villages.
Enjoy an epic overland journey through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, with cultural highlights from magnificent Bukhara, a 2,000-year-old Silk Road city-state, to Khiva, a walled medieval town in a vast desert.
Visit the Silk Road outpost of Kashgar, the awe-inspiring Hunza Valley, mountainous Kyrgystan,Tajikistan’s spell-binding High Pamirs, view the legendary Wakhan Corridor.
Snorkel, hike, sea kayak, reef walk, and encounter the friendly and welcoming Ni-Vanuatu people (including Pentecost land divers!) on this exciting multisport journey in the Vanuatu archipelago.
A three-country cultural adventure across Southeast Asia, from the temples of Luang Prabang in Laos to ancient Hanoi in Vietnam to Cambodia's ethereal Angkor Wat.
A unique overland odyssey from Vietnam to China and Laos and a rare cultural expedition exploring ancient sites and remote villages.
Our adventure in Wales reveals ancient Celtic traditions with hikes in the Wye Valley, on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and in Snowdonia.
Hike the most beautiful trails—and the highest peaks—of Wales, Scotland, and England's Lake District, with wonderful cultural experiences including meeting a traditional piper and hearing a local storyteller.
Our classic "under canvas" Botswana mobile safari with extraordinary wildlife, from the game-rich savannas of Chobe and Moremi to the lagoons of Okavango, and the natural wonder of Victoria Falls.
Track game on foot, explore by open 4WD vehicles, look for nocturnal wildlife on night drives, and explore unspoiled South Luangwa National Park. Small groups, expert guides.
Extraordinary gameviewing in three countries: South Africa's game-rich Greater Kruger National Park, Zambia's Victoria Falls, and Botswana's famed Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.
Our classic "under canvas" Botswana mobile safari with extraordinary wildlife, from the game-rich savannas of Chobe and Moremi to the lagoons of Okavango, and the natural wonder of Victoria Falls.
Journey to Zimbabwe and discover the wildlife of Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls.
Amazing safari in Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park with epic game viewing and wonderfully atmospheric lodges.
Enjoy an epic overland journey through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, with cultural highlights from magnificent Bukhara, a 2,000-year-old Silk Road city-state, to Khiva, a walled medieval town in a vast desert.
Explore hidden regions of Sichuan and Yunnan, visiting five World Heritage Sites along the way. See China's iconic giant pandas, hike amid the Thousand-Buddha Cliffs, meet the traditional Naxi people of Lijiang.
Our hiking journey brings us to rare sites like remote 13th century Treskavac Monastery, through Macedonia's pine-clad forests and rugged national parks, and into traditional villages in Albania.
Meet the legendary San people, see the Kalahari’s unique wildlife, explore Moremi’s game-rich bushlands and the lily-covered lagoons of Okavango.
Explore Ladakh, "Little Tibet," on a challenging 13-day trek, crossing the Changthang Plateau to mountain-ringed Tso Moriri (15,000'), a remote sacred lake and home of the traditional Changpa nomads.
Explore the brilliant coast of Turkey in a traditional "gulet" yacht. Glories of Rome, Greece, and Lycia along the Aegean coast, day hikes, unrivaled ruins, and cultural visits.
Journey to western China for an adventurous trek to the base of K2 (28,251'), the second highest mountain on earth, approaching K2 from the north by way of China’s great desert province of Xinjiang.
