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Botswana |
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| Activities: | 9 days (begins and ends in Maun, Botswana); 9 days of vehicle-based safari | ||
| Accommodations: | 6 nights camping, 2 nights lodges | ||
| Departures: | May, Oct, Dec. |
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Ghana, Togo, Benin |
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| Activities: | 13 days (begins and ends in Lomé); Long drives on rugged roads; Optional easy day hikes | ||
| Accommodations: | 9 nights hotels, 3 nights camping | ||
| Departures: | Mar, Aug, Nov. |
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Kenya |
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| Activities: | 14 days (begins and ends in Nairobi); 12 days moderate hiking on flat terrain, game driving by 4-wheel-drive vehicle | ||
| Accommodations: | 12 nights private camp, 1 night hotel | ||
| Departures: | Aug, Sep. |
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Antarctica |
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| Activities: | 13 days (begins and ends in Ushuaia); Easy ship travel, optional walks and Zodiac rides, optional sea kayaking | ||
| Accommodations: | 12 nights aboard ship | ||
| Departures: | Departure dates for this trip are all in Feb. |
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Asia |
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| Activities: | 18 days (begins and ends in Kathmandu); 14 days strenuous hiking on rocky, steep terrain at high elevation (maximum 17,880') | ||
| Accommodations: | 8 nights camping, 6 nights lodges, 3 nights hotels | ||
| Departures: | Departure dates for this trip are all in Oct. |
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Asia |
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| Activities: | 12 days (begins and ends in Kathmandu); 6 days moderate hiking (max. elev. 9,023'), 1 day river rafting, wildlife viewing | ||
| Accommodations: | 6 nights hotels & lodges, 5 nights camping | ||
| Departures: | Mar, Oct - Dec. |
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India Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 7-day trip begins and ends in Chennai; 5 nights hotels, 1 night houseboat; Private guide throughout. | ||
| Activity Level: | Easy to moderate touring | ||
| Best Time To Go: | October–February | ||
India |
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| Activities: | 11-day trip begins and ends in Delhi; Moderate to strenuous hiking at medium elevation (maximum 12,200'), moderate touring | ||
| Accommodations: | 8 nights hotels or guesthouses, 2 nights camping | ||
| Departures: | Departure dates for this trip are all in May. |
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India |
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| Activities: | 18 days (begins and ends in Kolkata); 11 days rafting Class IV-V whitewater (paddle boat and oar boat options, previous rafting experience required), 6 days cultural touring, some long drives | ||
| Accommodations: | 7 nights hotel or guest house, 10 nights camping | ||
| Departures: | Departure dates for this trip are all in Dec. |
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India |
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| Activities: | 21 days (begins and ends in Delhi); 13 days strenuous hiking at high elevation (max. 17,400'), some long drives | ||
| Accommodations: | 14 nights camping, 6 nights hotels | ||
| Departures: | Departure dates for this trip are all in Jun. |
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India Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 7-day trip begins and ends in Mumbai 6 nights hotels; private guide throughout |
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| Activity Level: | Easy to moderate touring | ||
| Best Time To Go: | October–March | ||
India Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 8-day trip begins and ends in Delhi 7 nights hotels; private guide throughout |
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| Activity Level: | Easy to moderate touring, moderate road travel | ||
| Best Time To Go: | October–March | ||
Japan |
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| Activities: | 11 days (begins in Kyoto and ends in Tokyo); 6 days of easy to moderate hiking along country trails and village roads | ||
| Accommodations: | 5 nights hotels, 3 nights ryokans, 1 night shukubo, 1 night minishuku | ||
| Departures: | Apr, May, Sep, Nov. |
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Nepal |
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| Activities: | 18 days (begins and ends in Kathmandu; 14 days strenuous hiking on rocky, steep terrain at high elevation (maximum 17,880') | ||
| Accommodations: | 8 nights camping, 6 nights lodges, 3 nights hotels | ||
| Departures: | Departure dates for this trip are all in Oct. |
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Southeast Asia Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 3 to 13 day itineraries that you mix and match to create your own Southeast Asia journey! | ||
| Activity Level: | Easy to Moderate, varies by itinerary | ||
| Best Time To Go: | October-April, varies by itinerary | ||
Southeast Asia |
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| Activities: | 11 days; 8-day boat cruise, easy to moderate shore excursions | ||
| Accommodations: | 7 nights aboard luxurious Jayavarman cruise ship, 3 nights hotels | ||
| Departures: | Nov, Dec. |
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New Zealand Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 7-day trip begins and ends in Queenstown; 4 nights hotels and B&Bs, 2 nights rustic hiker’s inn; local guide | ||
| Activity Level: | 6 days moderate hiking on uneven slippery terrain | ||
| Best Time To Go: | Mid-October to early April | ||
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Costa Rica Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 3- to 4-day trips. Combine 2 or more trips! | ||
| Activity Level: | Wildlife viewing, nature walks, hiking, bird watching, swimming, snorkeling; optional activities (at extra cost) | ||
| Best Time To Go: | November–August | ||
Guatemala |
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| Activities: | 10 days (begins and ends in Guatemala City); 8 days hiking, some long transfers | ||
| Accommodations: | 9 nights hotels or lodges | ||
| Departures: | Jan, Nov, Dec. |
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Croatia |
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| Activities: | 7 days (begins in Zagreb and ends in Split); 5 days moderate hiking, walking & cultural tours | ||
| Accommodations: | 6 nights hotels | ||
| Departures: | May, Jun, Sep. |
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Croatia |
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| Activities: | 7 days (begins in Trogir and ends in Dubrovnik); 6 days moderate hiking, easy walking & cultural tours | ||
| Accommodations: | 6 nights hotels | ||
| Departures: | May, Jun, Sep. |
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France Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 8-day begins and ends in Avignon | ||
| Activity Level: | 8 days moderate walking | ||
| Best Time To Go: | May–October | ||
Iceland |
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| Activities: | 9 days (begins and ends in Reykjavík); Includes 5 days moderate to strenuous hiking, 3 days easier touring and day hikes | ||
| Accommodations: | 3 nights huts or camping, 2 nights guesthouse, 3 nights inns and hotels | ||
| Departures: | Jun - Aug. |
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Italy |
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| Activities: | 8 days (begins and ends in Venice); 6 days easy and moderate hiking on uneven, terrain with use of some ladders. Minimum age is 8. |
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| Accommodations: | 5 nights hotels, 2 nights mountain inns | ||
| Departures: | Jun, Jul. |
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Italy |
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| Activities: | 6 days (begins and ends in Venice); 4 days moderate to strenuous hiking on uneven, sometimes steep, mountainous terrain (maximum elevation 8,400') | ||
| Accommodations: | 3 nights hotels, 2 nights mountain inns | ||
| Departures: | Jun, Sep. |
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Italy |
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| Activities: | 6 days (begins and ends in Florence); 5 days easy to moderate hiking on hilly terrain | ||
| Accommodations: | 4 nights hotels, 1 night in fattoria (country farmhouse estate) | ||
| Departures: | May, Sep, Oct. |
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Norway |
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| Activities: | 7 days (begins in Bergen, ends in Kirkenes); Easy ship travel, optional walks and canoe rides | ||
| Accommodations: | 6 nights aboard ship | ||
| Departures: | May, Jul - Sep. |
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Norway |
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| Activities: | 8 days (begins in Bardufoss and ends in Oslo); 5½ days moderate hiking, ½ day canoeing, ½ day boat trip | ||
| Accommodations: | 6 nights inns or hotels; 1 night camping | ||
| Departures: | Jun, Aug. |
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Spain |
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| Activities: | 9 days (begins and ends in Bilbao, Spain); 8 days of strenuous hiking on varied, sometimes rocky, terrain (maximum elevation 8,800'), optional rock scrambling | ||
| Accommodations: | 6 nights hotels, 2 nights historic paradores | ||
| Departures: | Departure dates for this trip are all in Aug. |
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Iran |
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| Activities: | 18 days (begins and ends in Tehran); 17 days moderate touring, some long drives | ||
| Accommodations: | 16 nights hotels, 1 night caravanserai | ||
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Yemen |
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| Activities: | 15 days (begins and ends in Sana'a); 13 days moderate hiking on varied terrain, driving, sightseeing | ||
| Accommodations: | 10 nights hotels, 4 nights camping | ||
| Departures: | Oct, Dec. |
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Mexico |
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| Activities: | 8 days (begins in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and ends in Villahermosa); 2 days hiking, jungle exploration, river travel, easy touring, 1 day easy rafting (Class II/III rapids—paddle boat only) | ||
| Accommodations: | 7 nights hotels or lodges | ||
| Departures: | Jan, Mar, Oct - Dec. |
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Mexico |
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| Activities: | 6 Days (begins and ends in Veracruz City; 1-2 days of class III-IV white water rafting (optional), 1 day moderate hiking | ||
| Accommodations: | 1 night hotel, 4 nights lodges | ||
| Departures: | Jun - Aug, Nov. |
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Argentina |
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| Activities: | 7 days (begins and ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina); Moderate hiking and lake kayaking (no previous experience required), optional horseback riding | ||
| Accommodations: | 1 night hotel, 5 nights estancias | ||
| Departures: | Jan, Feb, Nov. |
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Argentina Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 6-day trip begins and ends in Mendoza, Argentina;5 nights hotels; private guide throughout | ||
| Activity Level: | 5 days moderate walking on varied terrain, wine tasting | ||
| Best Time To Go: | September-April | ||
Chile |
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| Activities: | 7 days (begins and ends in Santiago); Easy to moderate walking on varied terrain, wine tasting | ||
| Accommodations: | 6 nights hotels | ||
| Departures: | Feb, Apr, Oct, Dec. |
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Chile & Argentina Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 11 days - begins in Calama and ends in Iquique, Chile; 5 nights hotels, 5 nights eco-camps | ||
| Activity Level: | 9 days moderate hiking on varied terrain; optional horseback riding, cycling; some long drives | ||
| Best Time To Go: | April–December | ||
Chile & Bolivia Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 9 days - begins in Calama, Chile, and ends in Salta, Argentina; 3 nights hotels, 5 nights eco-camps; local guides | ||
| Activity Level: | 7 moderate days hiking on varied terrain; some long drives | ||
| Best Time To Go: | April–December | ||
Colombia |
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| Activities: | 11 days (begins and ends in Bogota); 6 days strenuous hiking including 4 passes above 14,000' (max. elev. 17,060') | ||
| Accommodations: | 5 nights camping, 2 nights hotels, 3 nights cabanas | ||
| Departures: | Jul, Aug. |
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Patagonia Private Adventures |
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| Trip Details: | 9-day trip begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, and ends in Calafate, Argentina; 8 nights hotels and lodges; Local guides at each location. | ||
| Activity Level: | Moderate to optional strenuous hiking and lake kayaking (no previous experience required), optional horseback riding | ||
| Best Time To Go: | Year-round | ||
Peru |
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| Activities: | 11 days (begins and ends in Lima); 6 days strenuous hiking (max. elev. 16,564') | ||
| Accommodations: | 6 nights hotels, 4 nights lodges | ||
| Departures: | May - Aug. |
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Peru |
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| Activities: | 13 days (begins and ends in Lima); 11 days strenuous hiking at high elevation (max. 15,908') | ||
| Accommodations: | 9 nights camping, 3 nights hotels | ||
| Departures: | May - Aug. |
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