Cultural Travel & Adventures

• Argentina

• 10 days • from $4,795

  Mendoza to Salta Art and hiking pair beautifully in Argentina's renowned wine country departing: May 2012, October 2012, November 2012 duration: 10 days activities: new, cultural, hiking & trekking, lodge based, new for 2012 rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,795

• Australia

• 8 days • from $4,995

  Rainforest to Reef Forest walks and coastal hikes through Australia’s oldest, richest wetlands departing: July 2012, August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, snorkeling, lodge based, wildlife, new for 2012, popular summer trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,995

• Bhutan

• 9 days • from $4,095

  Cultural Bhutan Private Adventure Villages,monasteries and ancient buddhist culture duration: 9 days activities: cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,095

• 11 days • from $4,195

  Bhutan Sampler: Cultural Tour and Trek in the Himalayas Exclusive Tour of Bhutan with the Himalayan experts since 1974 departing: April 2012, October 2012, November 2012 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, popular fall trips, popular spring trips, trips of a lifetime, most popular rating: Moderate to Strenuous pricing: from $4,195

• 16 days • from $5,795

  Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet: Himalayan Passages—A Cultural Tour with The Himalayan Adventure Experts Explore the 3 kingdoms of the Himalayas with the trekking pioneers since 1969 departing: April 2012, October 2012 duration: 16 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, popular fall trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $5,795

• 15 days • from $5,095

  Bhutan: The Chomolhari Trek with the Himalayan Adventure Travel Experts Hike Chomolhari with the first company to offer treks in Bhutan departing: April 2012, October 2012, November 2012 duration: 15 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, most popular rating: Ultimate Challenge pricing: from $5,095

• 9 days • from $3,295

  Festivals of Bhutan Insider access to Bhutan's spectacular festivals, including the Tsechu Festival departing: September 2012 duration: 9 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking, overland journeys, popular spring trips rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,295

• Bosnia and Herzegowina

• 10 days • from $3,695

  Bosnia & Herzegovina plus Montenegro: A Hiker's Paradise Dramatic limestone peaks, clear blue-green river waters, and picturesque mountain villages departing: August 2012 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Moderate to Strenuous pricing: from $3,695

• 11 days • from $3,995

  Bosnia and Herzegovina & Serbia: A Walk Through Time Treasures and natural wonders where East and West meet departing: July 2012 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, cultural, river rafting, new, new for 2012 rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,995

• Cambodia

• 5 days • call for pricing

  Create Your Own Southeast Asia Journey duration: 5 days activities: cultural, quick escapes rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: Call for pricing.

• 3 days • from $625

  Cambodia's Angkor Wat Discover the beauty and magic of Angkor Wat duration: 3 days activities: cultural, quick escapes rating: Easy pricing: from $625

• Chile

• 9 days • from $3,995

  Chile: Colchagua & the Lake District Sip your way through Chile’s wine country and hike the stunning Lake District departing: December 2012 duration: 9 days activities: hiking & trekking, new, cultural, new for 2012, popular spring trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,995

• Colombia

• 10 days • from $3,995

  Colombia Trekking A magical trek and tour through hidden Colombia departing: March 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 10 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, lodge based, new for 2012 rating: Moderate to Strenuous pricing: from $3,995

• Czech Republic

• 8 days • from $3,395

  Czech Republic Private Adventure Walk Through the Czech Republic's Charming Rolling Hills and Vineyards duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, lodge based rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,395

• Egypt

• 10 days • from $5,495

  Spirit of the Pharaohs - See the best of Egypt! The Pyramids, the Great Sphynx, Luxor, Cairo and More! Ancient myth & modern glory duration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Easy pricing: from $5,495

• 8 days • from $2,995

  Egypt Nile Cruise: A Private Adventure Sailing through antiquity – A Private Adventure duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, sailing & cruising, cultural rating: Easy pricing: from $2,995

• 13 days • from $5,595

  Egypt Encompassed Ancient myth and modern glory in Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula departing: March 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 13 days activities: cultural, new, small boat cruising, new for 2012, popular spring trips, popular winter trips rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $5,595

• Ethiopia

• 14 days • from $4,995

  Tribal Ethiopia Exploring the cradle of mankind departing: September 2012, December 2012 duration: 14 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,995

• France

• 12 days • from $5,695

  Mont Blanc for the Both of You—an MTS Original! Choose challenging hikes or leisurely activities each day, it's Mont Blanc for everyone! departing: July 2012, September 2012 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, new, cultural, new for 2012 rating: Moderate pricing: from $5,695

• Ghana

• 13 days • from $4,495

  Festivals of West Africa NEW ADVENTURE! Step into the dazzling tribal world of Ghana, Togo, and Benin departing: November 2012 duration: 13 days activities: cultural, lodge based, new for 2012 rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,495

• India

• 13 days • from $4,495

  India: Trekking in Sikkim - A Hiking Trip in Northern India with the Himalayan Adventure Experts! Hike in the shadow of Kanchenjunga with MTS favorite Jamling Tenzing Norgay departing: April 2012, October 2012 duration: 13 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, mountaineering rating: Strenuous pricing: from $4,495

• 13 days • from $5,295

  India: Royal Rajasthan Trek Palaces, fortresses, & wildlife trek departing: November 2012 duration: 13 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $5,295

• 8 days • from $4,295

  India: Treasures of North India Culture and Colors of Rajasthan - Palaces, Fortresses and the Taj Mahal duration: 8 days activities: cultural rating: Easy pricing: from $4,295

• 7 days • from $3,395

  India: Images of South India Coast-to-coast culture, wildlife and architecture duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural, quick escapes rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,395

• 7 days • from $3,495

  India: Splendors of Central India Temples, churches and monasteries duration: 7 days activities: cultural, quick escapes rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,495

• 13 days • from $5,595

  India’s Northeast Frontier—Nagaland and Assam Rich cultural immersion, wildlife, and meeting with a king! departing: November 2012 duration: 13 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking, wildlife rating: Moderate pricing: from $5,595

• Indonesia

• 14 days • from $5,495

  Sa-dan & Lariang Rivers A Sobek Signature Series trip with John Yost departing: April 2012 duration: 14 days activities: new, rafting, cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $5,495

• Italy

• 8 days • from $4,595

  From Rome to the Amalfi Coast with Silvia Giacon Living history and Italian culture with MTS favorite Silvia Giacon departing: May 2012, September 2012 duration: 8 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking, lodge based rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,595

• 8 days • from $4,695

  Sicily Explored with Silvia Giacon Hike and tour your way around Sicily in all its splendor departing: April 2012, October 2012 duration: 8 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, new, wildlife, new for 2012 rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,695

• Japan

• 11 days • from $4,995

  Walking Japan: Village to Village Imperial Trail: Mountains, Temples & Traditions departing: April 2012, September 2012, November 2012 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, lodge based rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,995

• Jordan

• 6 days • from $3,495

  Jordan Private Adventure: Petra & the Dead Sea Visit Petra, the Dana Nature Reserve, and the Dead Sea duration: 6 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, quick escapes rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,495

• 11 days • from $4,295

  Jordan Adventure: Beyond Petra; Cultural Journey & Hiking Hiking & archaeological treasures in the Fertile Crescent departing: May 2012, October 2012, November 2012 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, camel trekking, popular fall trips rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,295

• Mexico

• 8 days • from $3,195

  Mexico: Chiapas Wildlife Adventure - Raft, Hike, Discover Wildlife and Explore the Mayan Ruins of Southern Mexico Mayan ruins, jungle trekking, and river cruising! duration: 8 days activities: river rafting, rafting, hiking & trekking, family, wildlife, cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,195

• 9 days • from $2,595

  Mexico: Hiking Copper Canyon - A hiking and cultural adventure in North America's most amazing canyon system! Lodge-based exploration of the “other” Grand Canyon duration: 9 days activities: hiking & trekking, family, cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $2,595

• Morocco

• 13 days • from $3,995

  Morocco Camel Trek: See the Highlights of Morocco from Marrakesh to Fes and Camel Trek Across the Sahara An insider's cultural tour of Morocco guided by the experts since 1975 departing: March 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 13 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, camel trekking, overland journeys, popular spring trips, popular winter trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,995

• Myanmar

• 10 days • from $3,295

  Ancient Monuments & Culture of Myanmar - A Private Adventure Discover the gilded glories of Myanmar duration: 10 days activities: cultural rating: Easy pricing: from $3,295

• 15 days • from $4,795

  Highlights of Burma with Gary Wintz Explore the cultural highlights of this magical Southeast Asian treasure departing: November 2012 duration: 15 days activities: new, cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,795

• Nepal

• 15 days • from $3,495

  Nepal: The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek Into the heart of the Annapurna Himal with the Himalayan adventure experts since 1970! departing: October 2012 duration: 15 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Strenuous pricing: from $3,495

• 20 days • from $4,995

  Nepal: Mustang—The Hidden Kingdom - Trekking with the Himalayan Experts since 1969! Step into the past and explore a kingdom long isolated from the outside world departing: May 2012, September 2012 duration: 20 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Strenuous pricing: from $4,995

• 10 days • from $4,595

  Nepal: Trekking & Tigers Private Adventure Temples, mountains, villages, & wildlife duration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,595

• 23 days • from $5,995

  Nepal: Nar & Phu - The Forbidden Valleys of Annapurna Range with Cathy Ann Taylor Our first ever trans-Himalayan trek to Nar Phu Valley and Thorong La Pass departing: October 2012 duration: 23 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, new for 2012 rating: Ultimate Challenge pricing: from $5,995

• 22 days • from $7,395

  Kailas: Sacred Mountain of Tibet with Cathy Ann Taylor Once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage with the Himalaya trekking experts since 1969 departing: September 2012 duration: 22 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new, new for 2012 rating: Ultimate Challenge pricing: from $7,395

• 14 days • from $3,295

  Nepal: Everest Lodge to Lodge Simply the best lodge to lodge Everest trekking adventure with the Himalayan experts since 1969! departing: April 2012, May 2012, September 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 14 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, popular winter trips, most popular rating: Moderate to Strenuous pricing: from $3,295

• 10 days • from $2,795

  Annapurna: Lodge to Lodge NEW ADVENTURE! Easy rafting and trekking in the heart of the serene Annapurna Range departing: October 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 10 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, rafting, lodge based, new for 2012, popular winter trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $2,795

• New Zealand

• 7 days • from $3,395

  New Zealand: The Best of the North Island NEW ADVENTURE! A cultural Kiwi adventure through the magnificent North Island departing: March 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 7 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, kayaking, rafting, new for 2012, popular winter trips, quick escapes rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,395

• Norway

• 8 days • from $4,895

  Norway: Hiking and Canoeing North of the Arctic Circle Exploring the land of the midnight sun! departing: June 2012, August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: canoeing, hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,895

• Panama

• 7 days • from $3,450

  Panama: Journey Between the Seas - Cruise the Panama Canal aboard a deluxe yacht NEW ADVENTURE! Navigate the world's most famous canal departing: April 2012, May 2012 duration: 7 days activities: new, sailing & cruising, small boat cruising, wildlife, cultural, sea kayaking, kayaking, snorkeling, new for 2012, quick escapes rating: Easy pricing: from $3,450

• Peru

• 10 days • from $3,695

  Peru: Ausangate Inn to Inn Lodge to lodge trekking in a seldom explored corner of the Peruvian Andes departing: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Ultimate Challenge pricing: from $3,695

• 7 days • from $3,595

  Realm of the Incas: Travel to Machu Picchu with The Andes Experts Since 1969 The best of Peru’s Incan legends—without trekking or camping departing: May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, September 2012, October 2012, December 2012 duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new for 2012, popular fall trips, popular winter trips, quick escapes, most popular rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,595

• South Africa

• 5 days • from $2,195

  South Africa: Cape Town Extension or Private Adventure Historic, scenic jewel of South Africa duration: 5 days activities: safari, wildlife, cultural, family, quick escapes rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $2,195

• Sri Lanka

• 12 days • from $4,895

  Magical Sri Lanka Villages, ruins, and wildlife in the Pearl of the Orient departing: October 2012 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural, new rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,895

• Sudan

• 12 days • from $5,495

  Sudan Cultural Journey An exploratory adventure to the less-frequented land of the Nile departing: November 2012 duration: 12 days activities: new, cultural, new for 2012 rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $5,495

• Tanzania, United Republic of

• 12 days • from $5,595

  Serengeti on Foot - A Walking Safari in Tanzania's World Famous Serengeti & Classic Safari in Ngorongoro Crater Get up-close on a walking safari in the Serengeti -- we're the first company to offer this one-of-a-kind tour! departing: June 2012, July 2012 duration: 12 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, family, wildlife, cultural, popular winter trips, most popular rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $5,595

• Turkey

• 8 days • from $3,495

  Turkey: Walking the Lycian Way Hike along the spectacular Turkish Coast on the famed Lycian Way departing: April 2012, October 2012 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, lodge based rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,495

• 14 days • from $5,495

  Turkey: Treasures of Turkey In-depth tour of Ephesus, Cappadocia and Istanbul, plus sailing adventure on the Turquoise Coast departing: May 2012, September 2012, October 2012 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family, sailing & cruising, cultural, popular fall trips, most popular rating: Easy pricing: from $5,495

• 7 days • from $2,795

  Turkey Private Adventure Explore Istanbul & Cappadocia duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, quick escapes rating: Easy pricing: from $2,795

• United States

• 8 days • from $2,895

  New Mexico Hiking Adventure The Best of the Southwest! departing: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, river rafting, cultural, family, new, kayaking rating: Moderate pricing: from $2,895

• 6 days • from $2,495

  Arizona: Arizona's Sonoran Desert Discover the Southwest’s most intriguing ecosystem—from saguaro-covered desert floor to high mountain forests departing: April 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 6 days activities: hiking & trekking, family, cultural, new, lodge based, new for 2012, quick escapes, popular spring trips, popular winter trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $2,495

• 7 days • from $3,695

  Alaskan Wildlife Explorer: Inn to Inn in Southeast Alaska Our favorite active wildlife adventure in Southeastern Alaska—from the experts since 1972 departing: July 2012, August 2012 duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, family, wildlife, multisport, sea kayaking, cultural, lodge based, new, popular summer trips, quick escapes, most popular rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,695

• Viet Nam

• 8 days • from $2,795

  Vietnam South to North Journey back in time to this rich exotic land! duration: 8 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking rating: Easy pricing: from $2,795

• 13 days • from $4,795

  Vietnam: Undiscovered Vietnam Private Adventure Hiking, sea kayaking, & cultural adventures duration: 13 days activities: sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,795