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Madagascar : Photo Expedition to the land that time forgot

Madagascar : Photo Expedition to the land that time forgot

Antananarivo International Airport, Madagascar for 14 Days • from $5,599* per person

Provider: Terra Incognita Ecotours (3 testimonials)

Join us on a unique adventure through Madagascar, one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. Here you will find all of the world’s lemurs (some 40+ species) and over half of the world’s chameleons, in addition to more than 170 kinds of frogs. Every year scientists discover new species of plants and animals in its deserts and forests. There is no question Madagascar is a nature lover’s dream. It is also an exceptional photographic destination: many of the animals… more

Offered June
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 15 people
Must form your own group? No

Southern Africa Deluxe

Southern Africa Deluxe

Johannesburg Airport, South Africa for 9 Days • from $5,860* per person

Provider: Adventures In Africa

Enjoy exceptional Big 5 game viewing and adventure activities in Botswana & South Africa at three of the most unique and dramatic game reserves. On this Deluxe Southern Africa safari, accommodations are first class, but the experience is really geared toward travelers who want to push their game viewing to the limit. Also, scenic drives uncover stunning landscapes that most visitors miss. Inspire all of your senses on this safari!HIGHLIGHTS:•    3 nights in the “Land of Giants”, Mashatu, Botswana•    2… more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Ultimate Uganda Safari

Ultimate Uganda Safari

Entebbe Airport, Uganda for 13 Days • from $5,623* per person

Provider: Adventures In Africa

Uganda is a wildlife Eden complete with more than 13 primate species, rare birds such as the Shoebill, and tree climbing lions—just to name a few. On this adventurous safari, explore the far reaches of Uganda with excellent local guides from comfortable lodges. From Murchison Falls to gorilla tracking in Bwindi, you’ll hit all of Uganda’s highlights plus travel far off the beaten path. more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Secrets of Khumbu

Secrets of Khumbu

Kathmandu, Nepal for 17 Days • from $2,050* per person

Provider: Karma Quest

Christmas in Khumbu: The Khumbu, better know as the Everest Region, is deservingly one of the most popular trekking areas of Nepal . This trek will show you why: you’ll stand in awe of some of the highest peaks on earth - Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse - and get to know the warm-hearted Sherpa people while sharing a cup of Tibetan butter tea -- or hot buttered rum! --‘round their hearth. You'll be staying in cozy Sherpa guest houses where… more

Offered December
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 15 people
Must form your own group? No

Tracking Ecotourism (and a Yak’s Tail) Through Langtang, Nepal

Tracking Ecotourism (and a Yak’s Tail) Through Langtang, Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal for 20 Days • from $2,150* per person

Provider: Karma Quest

On this 12-day trek up the spectacular Langtang Valley, you'll hike through an ever-changing landscape of lush rhododendron and oak forests to glaciated meadows and soaring peaks. Langur monkeys and ghoral (mountain goats) are easily spotted along the stream, while Himalayan thar dot the cliffs on high. You'll meet village leaders and youth with whom KarmaQuest founder Wendy Brewer Lama worked to establish community-based ecotourism. You’ll track the benefits of ecotourism, while learning from villagers and national park staff about… more

Offered April, November
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 15 people
Must form your own group? No

Trans-Himalaya Tour: Kathmandu Overland to Qomolangma

Trans-Himalaya Tour: Kathmandu Overland to Qomolangma

Kathmandu, Nepal for 17 Days • from $2,950* per person

Provider: Karma Quest

Tibet is a land of immense natural beauty and a fascinating culture built around an unbending Buddhist faith. Some of the truly memorable experiences you'll encounter are the images of wispy white clouds against an expansive azure sky, the endless yak-trimmed grassland, the vibrant pink, peach, lavender-colors of exposed, twisted earth, the people's spirit in their eye and in their places of worship. Driving from Kathmandu to Lhasa, across the vast Tibetan plateau, awakens a yearning to further explore this… more

Offered September
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 15 people
Must form your own group? No

Summertime Quest for the Snow Leopard and the Ancient Buddhist Culture of Ladakh

Summertime Quest for the Snow Leopard and the Ancient Buddhist Culture of Ladakh

Delhi, India for 18 Days • from $3,450* per person

Provider: Karma Quest

KarmaQuest has teamed up with the Snow Leopard Conservancy and Ladakhi partners in ecotourism to offer this one-of-a-kind trip -- trekking through snow leopard country in Ladakh, India. Your visit will help support local farmers to protect these endangered wild cats and generate income for education and jobs in these remote mountain villagers.The trek through Hemis National Park takes you through mountainous terrain where some of the world's remaining 4,500-7,000 snow leopards roam. You are sure to find markings and… more

Offered July
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 15 people
Must form your own group? No

Trekking with the Nomads of Kyrgyzstan

Trekking with the Nomads of Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for 20 Days • from $3,050* per room

Provider: Karma Quest

The Central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan offers some of the finest trekking in the world, combining spectacular mountain scenery with the fascinating lifestyle of the nomad herders. Every summer the Kyrgyz people drive their livestock to the high mountain pastures, called “Jailoo,” where they live in traditional felt yurtas, produce wool felt carpets, and make a fermented drink from mare’s milk.Your days in Kyrgyzstan will be spent hiking amidst the wildflowers and alpine meadows of the Tien Shan range, camping… more

Offered July
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 15 people
Must form your own group? No

Ring of Kerry Guided Holiday

Ring of Kerry Guided Holiday

Killarney, Ireland for 8 Days • Contact provider for price

Provider: SouthWestWalks Ireland (1 testimonial)

This trip takes us on a circular route from Killarney, unveiling some of the most beautiful scenery in the region, exploring both the southern and northern coastlines of the Iveragh peninsula. After spending two nights at Killarney, we move onto Derrynane on Kenmare Bay, where we also stay for two nights. Here you will find Derrynane National Park and Derrynane House, the ancestral family home of Daniel O'Connell, 'The Liberator', a 19th century politician.Moving on we spend the last 3… more

Offered April-October
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 24 people
Must form your own group? No

Black Mountain Trek

Black Mountain Trek

Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan for 12 Days • from $3,550* per person

Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials)

Fully experience the Buddhist character, spectacular scenery, and ancient trails of Bhutan. Trek to the home village of your guide near the remote Black Mountain. This area is newly opened to foreign trekkers, and the trails are sometimes steep, but this is one of the easier treks in Bhutan. High altitude, cold temperatures, or un-bridged stream crossings are not concerns. You will, however, travel and camp in a remote part of the country. If you are unsure of your physical… more

Offered March, November
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Views, Valleys And Visions

Views, Valleys And Visions

Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan for 10 Days • from $3,495* per person

Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials)

Experience the scenery and cultural majesty of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. This non-trekking Bhutan tour will take you deep into the kingdom, from Paro to the remote  Phobjika Valley. You’ll appreciate Bhutan’s remarkable location deep within the Himalayan Range. You will get to know your guide well and appreciate his Buddhist hospitality, knowledge of his country and strong Buddhist ideals.  Visit famous Tiger's Nest Monastery built into a sheer mountain face 3,000 feet above Paro and the fabled Punakha… more

Offered February-May, September-December
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Brazil Amazon And Beyond

Brazil Amazon And Beyond

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil for 14 Days • from $4,450* per person

Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials)

On this adventure focus in depth on three distinct regions -- the Amazon, the Pantanal, and Bonito -- at a beautiful time of year. Start in Manaus, a unique metropolis on the Rio Negro, and travel by boat to your stunning jungle lodge in the vast Parque Nacional de Anavilhanas, in the heart of the Amazon Basin. Explore the channels and islands, looking for diverse wildlife. Then travel south to the Pantanal, an enormous region of wide-open wetlands where the… more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Burma: Ruins And Rivers

Burma: Ruins And Rivers

Yangon Airport Road, Mingaladon, Yangon Division, Burma for 16 Days • from $3,975* per person

Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials)

Visit the locations of Sacred Sites & Sanctuaries, and include a comfortable boat cruise from Mandalay to Bagan on the RV Paukan. proceed at a more contemplative pace offering more time for in-depth exploration of the great sites included and more time and opportunity for cross-cultural interaction. Your trip will feature our own fluent English speaking JOURNEYS Burmese guide. He or she will lead you to encounters with local places and people from all walks of life. You will feel… more

Offered January, October
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Treasures Of The Golden Land

Treasures Of The Golden Land

Yangon International Airport, Burma for 12 Days • from $3,125* per person

Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials)

Explore the great monuments and tribal villages of Burma. Travel by Panadaw riverboat down the Irrawady.  Visit village markets, sacred caves, Inle Lake, Buddhist pilgrimage sites, and archaeological wonders in the company of our extraordinary Burmese guide.  You will stay in delightful private hotels and guesthouses that offer honest glimpses of village life and insight into how Buddhist society helps people adapt to a harsh government.  This is a perfect trip for experiencing the real Burma at a time of… more

Offered October-April
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

China Unchanged

China Unchanged

Airport, Beijing, China for 15 Days • from $3,950* per person

Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials)

This is a most unusual journey via back roads and trains through rice-terraced countryside to surprisingly well-preserved ancient sites and traditional villages.  Explore hanging temples, ancient grottoes and old walled cities. Visit in the villages of the ethnic minority Geija, Dong and Miao cultures. Highlights of this unusual and ambitious itinerary include Yungang Grottoes, the Five-Terrace Mountain at Wutaishan, and the remarkably preserved UNESCO World Heritage City of Pingyao. This superlative itinerary thoughtfully integrates cross-cultural interaction, broad historical perpective, art… more

Offered March-November
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Enchanted China For Families

Enchanted China For Families

Airport Road, Hong Kong, China for 12 Days • from $2,450* per person

Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials)

This twelve day family China trip is guaranteed to impress the whole family by combining China’s must-see sites with the quirky local attractions beloved by local Chinese families. The tour will take your family from busy Hong Kong Harbor to beautiful Guilin, then onward for a bike tour in Yangshuo and a ride down the River Li. You’ll then explore Chengdu and visit the Giant Panda Research Center to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures. Xian’s Terracotta… more

Offered March-November
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 16 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Pandas And Pagodas For Families

Pandas And Pagodas For Families

Airport, Beijing, China for 13 Days • from $2,650* per person

Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials)

This memorable family trip, accompanied by our excellent in-country guide Wang Qin (“Emily”), is a great way to get acquainted with China's diverse sights, flora, and fauna.  Prepare to be awed by the scale and size of Beijing's Forbidden City, poke around Beijing's historic hutong neighborhoods, climb the towers of the Great Wall of China, learn about and care for giant pandas, and bicycle around stunning countryside.  Visit the lovely and green city of Chengdu, explore atmospheric old Huanglongxi, sit… more

Offered March-December
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 16 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.

Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek

Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek

Kathmandu Airport, Nepal for 15 Days • from $1,800* per person

Provider: Responsible Adventures

The trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp has been designed to take you to some of the prettiest Sherpa villages within easy walking distance of the Namche Bazaar Sherpa capital, with the ultimate objective of standing at the foot of the region’s most beautiful mountain. This trek is also part of Responsible Tourism with the specific intention of helping the villages of Thame, Khumjung and Pangboche, which very few trekkers pass through, to get some income through your participation on… more

Offered September-June
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

Luxury Everest Trek To Kongde

Luxury Everest Trek To Kongde

Kathmandu Airport, Nepal for 14 Days • from $3,500* per person

Provider: Responsible Adventures

The Everest region has been a popular destination for trekkers and climbers, since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1950's. Up until now trekking in the stunningly beautiful region involved either camping or staying at basic tea houses. It is now possible to trek in the Khumbu staying at comfortable lodges with all the modern conveniences of a proper hotel. The Yeti Mountain Home luxury lodges all offer spacious rooms which are pleasantly decorated… more

Offered March-May, September-November
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? No

Adventure Venezuela

Adventure Venezuela

Airport near Caracas, Venezuela for 13 Days • from $1,863* per person

Provider: Turpial Travel & Adventure (3 testimonials)

Trip Highlights:    Visit the Venezuelan Andean region with its unparalleled biodiversity and Venezuela’s tallest peaks.     Travel through vast plains that shelter hundreds of bird species (over 300) and more than 50 mammals, promising encounters with anacondas, armadillos, peccaries, opossums, caimans, and many other species.    Explore Lake Maracaibo, where Christopher Columbus found the inspiration for the country’s name…    The Caribbean is like a jewelry box full of precious islands with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. It will leave you with… more

Offered Year-round
Exertion level: 3
Comfort accommodations
Max group size: 12 people
Must form your own group? Yes (custom departure). Price based on group size.