Adventure Travel

ADVENTURE TRAVEL TOURS

Discover a bounty of untold pleasures: the exhilaration of achievement as you stretch yourself and the boundaries of your horizons; the deep spiritual enrichment that comes from encountering the planet's diverse people and wildlife; and the sheer fun that comes from being "out there".

Each year we are inspired anew to explore the world's breathtaking diversity in the best way possible - on foot. And with our Classic Tours, Women's Adventures, Special Departures, and Family Adventures, we are offering more opportunities to do so than ever before.  Credit for the highlights of the travel year, however, really rests with our guests - for your spirit of adventure, and the generous communication that helps us chart a course toward enriching travel experiences. Our dedication to continually improving our guests' experience is directly influenced by the comments you share with us through trip surveys, conversations, and written feedback. The trail beckons with opportunities we offer in response to your requests.

Idaho: Whitewater Rafting Trip- The Middle Fork of the Salmon River

Idaho: Whitewater Rafting Trip- The Middle Fork of the Salmon River
6 days starting from $1,995
Imagine six days of pure fun! Our Middle Fork of the Salmon whitewater rafting trip takes you down North America's premier wilderness river, home to s... (click for more)

Vermont: Fall Foliage

Vermont: Fall Foliage
6 days starting from $2,398
Free of billboards, sprawling malls, and crisscrossing highways, Vermont, in many ways, is the way things used to be. Vermonters are justly proud of t... (click for more)

Utah and Arizona: Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyons

Utah and Arizona: Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyons
6 days starting from $2,398
In Arizona and Utah, walks in three distinct canyons amaze with shifting vistas of deeply colored earth, desert flora, and fragrant pine under an over... (click for more)

Maine: Acadia National Park

Maine: Acadia National Park
6 days starting from $2,598
Viewed from the ocean and named Acadia by early French explorers, Mount Desert Island encompasses Acadia National Park, the charming town of Bar Harbo... (click for more)

Montana: Glacier National Park

Montana: Glacier National Park
6 days starting from $2,698
Seventy million years in the making, Montana’s Glacier National Park is one of nature’s masterpieces. A walk through an ancient cedar rainforest to Av... (click for more)

Arizona: Grand Canyon and Sedona

Arizona: Grand Canyon and Sedona
6 days starting from $2,798
The high desert landscape of Arizona is a natural masterpiece to discover on foot—a brilliant palette of color and geological artistry to inspire you... (click for more)

Quebec: Quebec City and the Charlevoix

Quebec: Quebec City and the Charlevoix
6 days starting from $3,098
Québec City—a lively mix of European ambience and New World history—is the ideal launching pad for exploring the province’s beautiful countryside. The... (click for more)

Alaska: Kenai Peninsula

Alaska: Kenai Peninsula
6 days starting from $3,148
For many wanderers, Alaska conjures the ultimate images of a pioneering adventure—rugged natural beauty, remote frontier towns, and abundant wildlife... (click for more)

Canadian Rockies: Banff and Yoho National Parks

Canadian Rockies: Banff and Yoho National Parks
6 days starting from $3,298
The Canadian Rockies possess drama and tranquility—shifting glaciers recede into turquoise lakes, alpine meadows lie below soaring snowcapped peaks. A... (click for more)

Alaska: Denali National Park

Alaska: Denali National Park
6 days starting from $3,998
A trip to Alaska is an incomparable journey into one of the world’s last great wilderness frontiers. The enormity and grandeur of Alaska has to be fel... (click for more)

Ireland: The Southwest

Ireland: The Southwest
7 days starting from $3,198
Old Gaelic culture is alive and well on the Dingle Peninsula. Green, rugged, proud, this westernmost point of Ireland quietly lives among flower-laden... (click for more)

Italy: Cinque Terre

Italy: Cinque Terre
7 days starting from $3,648
The Italian Riviera, which stretches from the French border to La Spezia, is dotted with resorts, medieval towns, and beaches. This tour focuses on th... (click for more)

Italy: Western Sicily

Italy: Western Sicily
7 days starting from $3,798
Archaeological treasures and timeless hamlets forge a link with a dramatic, distant past on Sicily’s western coast, where one day’s route can include ... (click for more)

England: The Lake District

England: The Lake District
7 days starting from $3,798
The poet William Wordsworth was moved to proclaim England’s Lake District “one of the loveliest places that man has ever found.” Painters John Constab... (click for more)

Ireland: Connemara and Galway Bay

Ireland: Connemara and Galway Bay
7 days starting from $3,948
The Connemara and Galway Bay region’s wild, windswept landscapes and, of course, the Irish people themselves make for a perfect walking adventure. In ... (click for more)

Italy: Signature Tuscany

Italy: Signature Tuscany
7 days starting from $4,198
This walking trip takes place in the romantic hills of central Tuscany. The riches of former Etruscan and Roman empires unfold as you follow ancient t... (click for more)

France: Provence

France: Provence
7 days starting from $4,398
Art and nature fuse perfectly in Provence, where the scent of herbs is in the air and the landscape is bathed in a light cherished by the Impressionis... (click for more)

Italy: Amalfi Coast and Isle of Capri

Italy: Amalfi Coast and Isle of Capri
7 days starting from $4,398
The towns of the Sorrentine Peninsula and Amalfi Coast have been part of the European “Grand Tour” since the 18th century, and with good reason. Dram... (click for more)

Greece: Crete and Santorini

Greece: Crete and Santorini
8 days starting from $3,198
The Greek islands beckon with mesmerizing scenery and a fascinating historical legacy. Timeworn rural lanes lead through cypress and olive groves en r... (click for more)

Costa Rica: Cloudforest and Coastal Escape

Costa Rica: Cloudforest and Coastal Escape
8 days starting from $3,398
Trails wind through cloudforest ecosystem where a towering canopy of trees form a cathedral-like ceiling, and a gentle river meanders alongside your r... (click for more)

Italy: Sicily

Italy: Sicily
8 days starting from $3,698
Sicily embraces warmly, like a glass of its own sweet moscato. Its radiance stems from a gloriously temperate climate paired with the Sicilian love of... (click for more)

Spain: Granada to Seville

Spain: Granada to Seville
8 days starting from $3,898
From legendary Granada to vibrant Seville, this walking journey explores the best of Southern Spain; the most beautiful mountain villages and spectacu... (click for more)

Spain and France: The Basque Country

Spain and France: The Basque Country
8 days starting from $4,398
Your adventures throughout this lush, mountainous region explore scenic landscapes and an ancient culture unchanged since the time Columbus launched h... (click for more)

Greece: The Southern Coast

Greece: The Southern Coast
9 days starting from $3,298
The central “finger” of the southern Peloponnese is dominated by the massive bulk of Mt. Taygetus, which rises almost 8,000 feet before dropping into ... (click for more)

Ecuador: Highlands and Haciendas

Ecuador: Highlands and Haciendas
9 days starting from $3,598
Your route into the countryside begins on the western slopes of the Andes—a landscape of some of the world’s highest volcanoes rising above rolling hi... (click for more)

Peru: Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley

Peru: Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
9 days starting from $3,698
Your journey begins on the cobblestone streets of Cusco, the archaeological capital of the Americas. Nestled at 11,000 feet above sea level, the city ... (click for more)

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Patagonia

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Patagonia
9 days starting from $4,798
The lively hub city of Buenos Aires enchants as you wander among colorful homes in La Boca and the cobblestone streets of San Telmo, where the tango w... (click for more)

Italy: Tuscany Fall Harvest and Tuscan Cooking with Chef Claudio

Italy: Tuscany Fall Harvest and Tuscan Cooking with Chef Claudio
10 days starting from $6,448
This walking trip takes place in the romantic hills of central Tuscany. The riches of former Etruscan and Roman empires unfold as you follow ancient t... (click for more)

Italy: Tuscany Fall Harvest and Tuscan Cooking with Chef Claudio

Italy: Tuscany Fall Harvest and Tuscan Cooking with Chef Claudio
10 days starting from $6,488
This walking trip takes place in the romantic hills of central Tuscany. The riches of former Etruscan and Roman empires unfold as you follow ancient t... (click for more)

Italy: Sicily and Sicilian Cooking in Modica

Italy: Sicily and Sicilian Cooking in Modica
10 days starting from $6,948
Sicily embraces warmly, like a glass of its own sweet Moscato. Its radiance stems from a gloriously temperate climate paired with Sicilian hospitality... (click for more)

Nepal: Annapurna Trek and Seti River Excursion

Nepal: Annapurna Trek and Seti River Excursion
11 days starting from $3,698
Few trips to Nepal encompass the whole of this rich and spiritual country. Designed to take in temples and snowcapped peaks, mountain villages, and tr... (click for more)

China: Cultural Treasures and Country Routes

China: Cultural Treasures and Country Routes
11 days starting from $4,998
The wonders of ancient China have amazed explorers through the ages. Today’s adventurous travelers are inspired anew by such achievements as the Great... (click for more)

Tanzania: A Grand Safari 2010

Tanzania: A Grand Safari 2010
11 days starting from $5,765
This grand African safari takes you to some of Tanzania’s most renowned game reserves for the vacation of a lifetime. Take this opportunity to observe... (click for more)

China Biking

China Biking
11 days starting from $5,798
The history, culture and scenic riches of China have long intrigued the Western world, enticing travelers with its grand monuments, serene countryside... (click for more)

Antarctic Quest:Antarctica Peninsula, South Georgia, and Falkland Island

Antarctic Quest:Antarctica Peninsula, South Georgia, and Falkland Island
20 days starting from $8,025
Our grandest Antarctic journey offers the many splendors of the Antarctic Peninsula plus two big bonuses: the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. The ... (click for more)

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