Adventure Collection, Experts in Culture & Connection

One of the great gifts of travel is the ability to stretch ourselves. As a result, we grow, we embrace, we expand; and we return to our old worlds with new, expanded boundaries. The member companies of the Adventure Collection offer a host of such distinguished journeys – adventures in culture and connection -- that revitalize, enrich and sustain us.

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In real estate, the mantra is: location, location, location. Over a quarter-century as a travel writer, I’ve learned that the equivalent mantra for travel is this: attitude, attitude, attitude. While it is wonderful to travel halfway around the world to have adventures, with the right attitude, you can discover adventures all around you, even in your own back yard.

 

Backroads: Experience Asia

Backroads' definition of adventure travel centers around the enrichment that comes from venturing off the touristed trial, exploring new places and meeting diverse people. Traveling with Backroads in Asia provides an amazing array of unique cultural experiences and connections.
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Bushtracks Expeditions:  
Casablanca to the Cape

Start your adventure in Morocco – Casablanca and Marrakech - then on to Mopti and Timbuktu in Mali. Traveling on our private jet, you will explore the best of the west coast of Africa - the Sahara, Gabon, Namibia and South Africa. Full brochure here


Canadian Mountain Holidays:  Beyond the Canadian Rockies

Are you looking for a transformational experience? Do you need to escape from the day to day? Under the watchful eye of our dedicated and professional hiking guides, these mountains are just waiting for you and your family to uncover this summer!
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Geographic Expeditions:  New Citys & Ancient Landscapes From Shanghai to Hong Kong

This inventive trip is book-ended with two of the world’s most mind-boggling megacities, Shanghai and Hong Kong, 24-hour festivals of urbanity, sky-scraping, and money majesty.
In between, it offers a chance to revel in back-country serenity in some of southern China’s most beautiful locales.
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Lindblad Expeditions:  Sea Kayaking

Guests on Lindblad Expeditions (LEX) voyages can connect with the ruggedly beautiful natural wonders of Alaska, Antarctica, Baja California, and the Pacific Northwest at “elbow height” as part of LEX’s Sea Kayaking program.
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Micato Safaris: Take the road less traveled on Micato Safaris’ brand new Hemingway
Wing Safari.
 

Visit all of East Africa’s legendary game parks and stay in not one, but two luxurious tented camps on this 14-day sojourn.  Experience all the romance and adventure of a classic African safari.


Natural Habitat Adventures:  Ultimate Churchill 

A total immersion into the world of the polar bear and the Northland!
On these exclusive itineraries, we complement our tundra trips, where we view polar bears, Arctic fox, Arctic hare and other northern wildlife from our polar buggies, with an exploration of Churchill and its rich culture. Read more



NOLS:  Year in Patagonia

This extended expedition combines outdoor skills and international culture to create one of NOLS’ most unique adventures. From mountain travel on never-before climbed peaks to sea kayaking Chile’s fjords and rock climbing at the foot of the Andes, this is an unparalleled immersion into Patagonia. Read more


O.A.R.S.: Highland to Islands Fiji Multi-Sport Adventure

Fiji is a cultural crossroads where a blend of ethnicities brings a surprising diversity in the form of food, customs, language, and much more. A highlight of the trip will almost certainly be your visit to the village of Nakavika where friendly locals will welcome you with a tour, a traditional kava ceremony, and a lovo dinner. Read more


Off The Beaten Path:  Uniquely Chile: Experiencing the people and places of Chilean Patagonia

THERE’S MORE TO PATAGONIA THAN MEETS THE EYE; more than snow-capped mountains, sparkling fjords, and wide-open spaces. There are people: rug makers, gauchos, farmers, herders, hosteria operators, environmentalists, salmon farmers, and the list goes on. Meet some of those people on this special journey into the soul of Patagonia. Read more