Cultural Travel & Adventures

• Albania

• 10 days • from $6,995

  Albania and Kosovo Discovery with Richard Bangs An Exploration of Albania and Kosovo – from Mountains to Sea! departing: July 2013 duration: 10 days activities: river rafting, hiking & trekking, rafting, cultural, new, new for 2013 rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $6,995

• Argentina

• 10 days • from $5,195

  Mendoza to Salta NEW ADVENTURE! Cultural adventures and hiking pair beautifully in Argentina's renowned wine country departing: October 2013, November 2013, April 2014, May 2014, September 2014, October 2014, November 2014 duration: 10 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking, lodge based, overland journeys, biking rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $5,195

• Australia

• 8 days • from $4,995

  Rainforest to Reef Forest walks and coastal hikes through Australia’s oldest, richest wetlands duration: 8 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, snorkeling, lodge based, wildlife, new for 2013, popular summer trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,995

• Azerbaijan

• 17 days • from $4,395

  NEW From the Caspian to the Black Sea: Azerbaijan & Georgia Exploring the mountains, glaciers, and ancient architecture of Eurasia with expert Rob Smurr departing: August 2013, September 2013 duration: 17 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,395

• Bhutan

• 9 days • from $4,195

  Cultural Bhutan Private Adventure Villages,monasteries and ancient buddhist culture duration: 9 days activities: cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,195

• 11 days • from $4,295

  Bhutan Sampler: Cultural Tour and Trek in the Himalayas Exclusive tour of Bhutan with the Himalayan experts since 1980 departing: October 2013, November 2013, April 2014, October 2014, November 2014 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 $4,295

• 15 days • from $5,295

  Bhutan: The Chomolhari Trek Trek around the sacred and spectacular peak of Chomolhari with the first company to pioneer treks in Bhutan departing: October 2013, November 2013, April 2014, October 2014, November 2014 duration: 15 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, most popular rating: Ultimate Challenge pricing: from $5,295

• 16 days • from $5,995

  Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet: Himalayan Passages Explore the three kingdoms of the Himalaya with the adventure travel pioneers since 1969 departing: October 2013, April 2014, October 2014 duration: 16 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, popular fall trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $5,995

• 9 days • from $3,295

  Festivals of Bhutan Insider access to Bhutan's spectacular festivals, including the Tsechu Festival departing: September 2013, April 2014, October 2014 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 $3,795

  BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA (BiH) AND MONTENEGRO: A HIKER'S PARADISE Hike the less-frequented Dinaric Alps with MTS, the first North American adventure travel company to open its doors to Bosnia departing: July 2013, August 2013, July 2014, August 2014 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Moderate to Strenuous pricing: from $3,795

• Cambodia

• 5 days • call for pricing

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

• 3 days • from $750

  Cambodia's Angkor Wat Discover the beauty and magic of Angkor Wat duration: 3 days activities: cultural, quick escapes rating: Easy pricing: from $750

• Chile

• 5 days • from $2,385

  Easter Island Easter Island at Explora Rapa Nui—In the Middle of the Pacific duration: 5 days activities: lodge based, biking, hiking & trekking, family vacations, cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $2,385

• China

• 15 days • from $4,595

  Camels, Mountains and Villages Be one of the first to trek the remote Pamir Mountains on this MTS exclusive with Professor Rob Smurr! duration: 15 days activities: hiking & trekking, new, cultural rating: Strenuous pricing: from $4,595

• 15 days • from $3,695

  Exploring Xinjiang's Ancient Cities Wander ancient towns seldom visited by Westerners on this unique cultural journey departing: July 2013, September 2013 duration: 15 days activities: hiking & trekking, overland journeys, cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,695

• 14 days • from $3,995

  Highlights of Guizhou and Guangxi Immerse yourself in the diversity, arts and culture of southern China on this MTS-exclusive hiking trip departing: August 2013 duration: 14 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new, most popular rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,995

• Croatia

• 8 days • from $3,795

  HIKING AND KAYAKING CROATIA AND MONTENEGRO Explore the beauty of Southern Dalmatia on foot and by kayak with the added bonus of Montenegro! departing: June 2013, August 2013, September 2013, May 2014, June 2014, July 2014, September 2014 duration: 8 days activities: sea kayaking, lodge based, hiking & trekking, kayaking, cultural, new, popular summer trips rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,795

• Egypt

• 8 days • call for pricing

  Egypt Nile Cruise: A Private Adventure Sailing through antiquity – A Private Adventure duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, cruising, cultural rating: Easy pricing: Call for pricing.

• 13 days • from $5,595

  Egypt Encompassed Ancient myths meet active adventures on this MTS exclusive! departing: November 2013, December 2013 duration: 13 days activities: cultural, new, small boat cruising, popular spring trips, popular winter trips rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $5,595

• Ethiopia

• 15 days • from $5,295

  Ethiopia's Timkat Festival Experience the most important festival in Ethiopia on this special departure! duration: 15 days activities: cultural, new, solo travel, lodge based rating: Moderate pricing: from $5,295

• 15 days • from $5,095

  Tribal Ethiopia Exploring the cradle of mankind with star MTS guide Barbara Wagner departing: October 2013 duration: 15 days activities: cultural, lodge based, solo travel rating: Moderate pricing: from $5,095

• Fiji

• 11 days • from $2,995

  Fiji Kayaking Expedition Island hop by sea kayak through the unspoiled Yasawa archipelago, likened to the Hawai’i of 50 years ago departing: August 2013, September 2013 duration: 11 days activities: sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, multisport, cultural, new, snorkeling, quick escapes, kayaking, family vacations rating: Moderate pricing: from $2,995

• Finland

• 14 days • from $4,695

  NEW Finland, Russia & Estonia Cultural Tour with Rob Smurr Explore the Gulf of Finland & the Baltic Triangle with Professor Rob Smurr departing: August 2013 duration: 14 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, new, overland journeys rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,695

• 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: August 2013, August 2014 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, new, cultural, new for 2013, most popular rating: Moderate pricing: from $5,695

• Ghana

• 13 days • from $4,695

  Festivals of West Africa Step into the dazzling tribal world of Ghana, Togo, and Benin, with the most experienced trip leaders in the region! departing: October 2013 duration: 13 days activities: cultural, lodge based rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,695

• India

• 13 days • from $5,295

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

• 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

• 11 days • from $4,295

  Exploring Hidden Jewels of South India Experience wildlife, culture, and the Blue Mountains on this MTS-exclusive itinerary! duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,295

• 13 days • from $4,595

  India’s Northeast Frontier—Nagaland and Assam Cultural immersion, terrific wildlife viewing and a reception with a king—an MTS exclusive! departing: November 2013 duration: 13 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking, wildlife rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,595

• 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

• 13 days • from $4,695

  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: October 2013 duration: 13 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, mountaineering rating: Strenuous pricing: from $4,695

• 13 days • from $3,450

  The Zanskar River A “Lost Horizon” Journey Down the Zanskar departing: August 2013 duration: 13 days activities: river rafting, rafting, hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,450

• 24 days • from $4,395

  Spiti Valley Trekking Expedition with Sergio Fitch-Watkins A challenging exploration by foot of this little-visited corner of the roof of India departing: July 2013 duration: 24 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Ultimate Challenge pricing: from $4,395

• 14 days • from $3,795

  Nubra Valley: Trekking in Ladakh's Valley of Flowers Visit mystical Ladakh and its unspoiled and rustic Nubra Valley departing: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 14 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking, new rating: Moderate to Strenuous pricing: from $3,795

• 15 days • from $6,295

  Royal Rajasthan - Pushkar Festival Desert cultures, festivals, and royal palaces in India’s “Land of the Kings” departing: November 2013 duration: 15 days activities: cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $6,295

• 14 days • from $4,195

  Highlands of the Spiti Valley Unforgettable hikes and deluxe tent camping in a rarely visited part of the high Himalaya departing: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 14 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, overland journeys rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,195

• Indonesia

• 14 days • from $5,495

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

• Japan

• 11 days • from $4,995

  Walking Japan: Village to Village Travel back in time as you follow in the footsteps of medieval shoguns and samurai while immersed in traditional culture departing: September 2013, October 2013, November 2013 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, lodge based rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,995

• Jordan

• 6 days • from $2,895

  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: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $2,895

• 11 days • from $4,595

  Jordan Adventure: Beyond Petra; Cultural Journey & Hiking Explore the archaeological treasures of the Fertile Crescent by foot and camelback! departing: October 2013, November 2013 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, camel trekking, popular fall trips rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,595

• Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

• 11 days • from $6,995

  North Korea Adventure Be among the first to peek into another world: the unchanged Democratic People's Republic of Korea departing: September 2013 duration: 11 days activities: cultural, trips of a lifetime, new rating: Easy pricing: from $6,995

• Kyrgyzstan

• 16 days • from $4,795

  Khan Tengri and the Majestic Tian Shan Mountain Range Discover a diverse crossroads of cultures with MTS Senior Guide and Professor Rob Smurr departing: July 2013 duration: 16 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new rating: Ultimate Challenge pricing: from $4,795

• Mexico

• 5 days • from $1,795

  Oaxaca Explorer: Traditional and Contemporary Art, Dramatic Landscapes and Archeological Wonders An immersive, active journey through the region’s famously diverse landscapes and cultures duration: 5 days activities: hiking & trekking, family vacations, wildlife, cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $1,795

• 7 days • from $3,295

  New Colonial Mexico A one-of-a-kind natural and cultural adventure—the way only MTS can do it! duration: 7 days activities: family vacations, wildlife, cultural, overland journeys, quick escapes rating: Easy pricing: from $3,295

• 8 days • from $3,795

  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 vacations, wildlife, cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,795

• 8 days • from $3,195

  Exploring the Yucatan Peninsula Discover the region's intriguing history and abundant natural beauty. duration: 8 days activities: family vacations, cultural, quick escapes, most popular rating: Easy pricing: from $3,195

• Morocco

• 14 days • from $4,095

  Hiking Morocco's Atlas Mountains Follow our intrepid Kristy Larson on this hiking adventure into the stunning Atlas Mountains of Morocco! departing: September 2013 duration: 14 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new rating: Moderate to Strenuous pricing: from $4,095

• 14 days • from $4,695

  Morocco Camel Trek Unravel the magic and mystery of the Sahara with MTS favorite Kristy Larson! departing: October 2013, November 2013, December 2013 duration: 14 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, camel trekking, overland journeys, popular spring trips, popular winter trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,695

• Myanmar

• 10 days • from $3,595

  Ancient Monuments & Culture of Myanmar - A Private Adventure Discover the gilded glories of Myanmar duration: 10 days activities: cultural rating: Easy pricing: from $3,595

• 15 days • from $5,295

  Highlights of Burma with Gary Wintz Explore the cultural highlights of this magical Southeast Asian treasure departing: November 2013 duration: 15 days activities: new, cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $5,295

• Nepal

• 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 duration: 23 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, new for 2013 rating: Ultimate Challenge pricing: from $5,995

• 20 days • from $4,495

  Nepal: Hidden Valley of Tsum Visit the hidden valley of Tsum and experience a unique Himalayan sanctuary! departing: October 2013, November 2013 duration: 20 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new rating: Moderate to Strenuous pricing: from $4,495

• 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 2013, November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, October 2014, November 2014, December 2014 duration: 10 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, rafting, lodge based, new for 2013, popular winter trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $2,795

• 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

• 14 days • from $3,395

  Nepal: Everest Lodge to Lodge Our cornerstone expedition--honed and perfected since 1969! departing: October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, April 2014, May 2014, September 2014, October 2014, November 2014, December 2014 duration: 14 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, popular winter trips, most popular rating: Moderate to Strenuous pricing: from $3,395

• 22 days • from $7,995

  Kailas: Sacred Mountain of Tibet with Cathy Ann Taylor Once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage with the Himalaya trekking experts since 1969 departing: September 2014 duration: 22 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new, new for 2013 rating: Ultimate Challenge pricing: from $7,995

• 15 days • from $3,595

  Nepal: The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek A jaw-dropping trek into the Annapurna Himal with the Himalayan adventure experts since 1970! departing: October 2013, March 2014, October 2014 duration: 15 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Strenuous pricing: from $3,595

• New Zealand

• 11 days • from $5,695

  New Zealand: Wild West Coast The ultimate South Island multi-sport adventure—custom-designed for MTS! departing: December 2013, February 2014 duration: 11 days activities: rafting, hiking & trekking, kayaking, multisport, cultural, new, most popular, sea kayaking, family vacations, trips of a lifetime rating: Moderate pricing: from $5,695

• Panama

• 7 days • from $3,750

  Panama: Journey Between the Seas NEW ADVENTURE! Sail from one ocean to another on an iconic journey through the Isthmus of Panama, and discover its rich history and surprising wildlife departing: November 2013, April 2014, May 2014, October 2014, November 2014 duration: 7 days activities: new, cruising, small boat cruising, wildlife, cultural, sea kayaking, kayaking, snorkeling, new for 2013, quick escapes, most popular rating: Easy pricing: from $3,750

• Peru

• 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 duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new for 2013, popular fall trips, popular winter trips, quick escapes, most popular rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,595

• 11 days • from $4,595

  Peru: Colca Canyon and Machu Picchu Discover the wonders of the Peruvian highlands with the adventure company that knows best duration: 11 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, new, overland journeys rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,595

• 10 days • from $3,695

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

• 8 days • from $4,095

  Andean Explorer: Explore the Heartland of the Incas Discover the highlights of the region on our unique, comprehensive, and immersive journey showcasing the very best of Peru departing: July 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, March 2014, April 2014, May 2014, June 2014, July 2014, August 2014, September 2014, October 2014, November 2014, December 2014 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural rating: Moderate pricing: from $4,095

• Romania

• 10 days • from $3,495

  NEW Hike to the Heart of Transylvania with John Yost From Bucharest to Brasov—Romania’s National Parks and Historic Landmarks departing: August 2013, September 2013 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, new, popular summer trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,495

• 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 vacations, 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 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, wildlife, cultural, new rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $4,895

• Sudan

• 12 days • from $5,095

  Ancient Kingdoms of Sudan An enthralling exploratory adventure to the untraveled Nile of the Kushite Kings! departing: November 2013 duration: 12 days activities: new, cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $5,095

• Tanzania, United Republic of

• 12 days • from $5,695

  Ultimate Tanzania Safari Three-day Serengeti walking safari combined with classic game safaris in Tanzania’s best parks—we're the first and only company to offer this one-of-a-kind tour! departing: July 2013 duration: 12 days activities: safari, hiking & trekking, family vacations, wildlife, cultural, popular winter trips, most popular rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $5,695

• Thailand

• 15 days • from $5,295

  Treasures of Indochine MTS' exclusive, comprehensive itinerary of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand & Vietnam! departing: November 2013, December 2013 duration: 15 days activities: cultural, small boat cruising rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $5,295

• Timor-Leste

• 12 days • from $3,495

  Journey of Discovery in Timor-Leste Be one of the first to travel in this captivating new country—an MTS exclusive! departing: July 2013, August 2013, September 2013 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new, kayaking, multisport rating: Moderate to Strenuous pricing: from $3,495

• Tonga

• 7 days • from $3,495

  NEW Kayaking in the Kingdom of Tonga's Secluded Ha'apai Islands Paddle with humpback whales and snorkel over pristine reefs by day—relax in your private eco-resort by night departing: July 2013, August 2013, September 2013 duration: 7 days activities: sea kayaking, kayaking, snorkeling, cultural rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,495

• Turkey

• 7 days • from $3,295

  Turkey Private Adventure Explore Istanbul & Cappadocia duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, quick escapes, solo travel, popular fall trips, popular spring trips rating: Easy pricing: from $3,295

• 14 days • from $5,695

  Treasures of Turkey Explore the best of Turkey by land and by sea through the eyes of MTS’ local history specialists! departing: September 2013, October 2013, May 2014, September 2014, October 2014 duration: 14 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, family vacations, cruising, cultural, popular fall trips, most popular rating: Easy pricing: from $5,695

• United Kingdom

• 9 days • from $3,995

  NEW: HIKING WILD SCOTLAND Experience the wild beauty of the Outer Hebrides and Cairngorms National Park departing: June 2013, August 2013, September 2013, June 2014, August 2014 duration: 9 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, new, cultural, popular summer trips rating: Moderate pricing: from $3,995

• United States

• 8 days • from $3,995

  Alaska: Northern Passages & Glacier Bay National Park Kayak, hike, and explore Icy Strait and 3 exclusive cruising days in Glacier Bay National Park aboard the Wilderness Explorer departing: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013 duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, sea kayaking, cruising, wildlife, cultural, new rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,995

• 6 days • from $2,595

  Arizona's Sonoran Desert An exclusive MTS exploration of the Southwest’s lushest and most intriguing desert ecosystem departing: November 2013, December 2013 duration: 6 days activities: hiking & trekking, family vacations, cultural, new, lodge based, new for 2013, quick escapes, popular spring trips, popular winter trips, most popular rating: Moderate pricing: from $2,595

• 7 days • from $3,895

  Alaskan Wildlife Explorer: Inn-to-Inn in Southeast Alaska The most comprehensive, wildlife adventure in Southeastern Alaska—perfect for families! departing: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, family vacations, wildlife, multisport, sea kayaking, cultural, lodge based, new, popular summer trips, quick escapes, most popular rating: Easy to Moderate pricing: from $3,895

• 8 days • from $2,895

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

• Viet Nam

• 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

• 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