At Great Beyond Adventures, we constantly challenge ourselves to discover the next great adventure,
the next unexplored destination, or the next new activity. Then we use our new discoveries to create
an expedition just for you. We started Great Beyond Adventures because we love new sights, new places, and
new experiences. We strive to constantly learn – from you, from each other, from friends and acquaintances,
and from unexpected sources – so that we can craft uncommon journeys just for you.
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An Adventure throughout India
15 days / November - April
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Spend several days whitewater rafting on the Ganges. We’ll be tackling several exciting Class II and Class III rapids.
• Indulge in a unique wildlife experience with a horseback safari.
• Partake in the famous opium ceremony, at your own discretion.
• Spend some time getting to know the fascinating Bishnoi people. Bishnois are fierce advocates for the environment and wildlife. They are considered, by many, to be the first “conservationists," and you’ll get a rare glimpse into their compelling lifestyle.
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An Amazonian Adventure in Brazil
15 days / May - October
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Travel down one of the great waterways in the world – The Amazon – at a leisurely pace. Fish for piranhas, spot river dolphins, swim in the water, and soak up the color and beauty of this remarkable place.
• Spend three days at Jericoacoara, Brazil’s kitesurfing and seaside dune paradise, considered by many one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, if not the world!
• Explore the pristine dunes and crystalline lagoons of the Lençóis, an unparalleled vista.
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A Luxury Intimate Tanzanian Safari - Serengeti, Mahale, Katavi +
14 days / Mid May - Late February
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Overnight stays bring comfort to the bush with luxurious private tents and resort hotels.
• You will have ample opportunities to see Africa’s Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and cape buffalo – in an intimate and unspoiled setting.
• We will visit Ngorongoro Crater, a self-contained ecosystem at the bottom of a 2000-foot-deep caldera. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its abundance of game.
• We will trek and boat through one of the most unspoiled parks in the country (no roads!) and sit among families of chimps on the forest floor.
• Finally we will experience the private luxury of one of the most biodiverse and private parks (estimated 250 visitors in 2005) in the country.
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Eight Days Under The Midnight Sun
8 days / June - July
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Witness the beauty of life at the ice floe edge and beyond it, where frozen ice meets open water – crystalline icebergs calved from glaciers, electric-blue pack ice formations, hundreds of birds diving and weaving, and of course, the migrating pods of whales.
• See the northward migrating bowhead whales breach playfully, fin sideways, and slap their immense fluke on the mirror-smooth water amongst the floating ice pancakes.
• Wonder at the actual immense size of walruses – bigger than a car – as you see large herds sunning themselves on floating ice islands.
• Capture stunning photographs of pods of whales or a mother walrus and baby in the soft glow of the midnight sun.
• Try local Inuit delicacies of seal, caribou or walrus. (your choice of course!)
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Galapagos by Horse, Bike, Kayak, and Foot
11 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Revel in the unique indigenous wildlife of the Galapagos Archipelago, including tortoises, sharks, birds, and dolphins.
• Take a horseback ride across Isabela Island to the Sierra Negra Volcano, the second-largest caldera on Earth.
• Kayak and snorkel through the stunning tropical waters.
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High Adventure in Costa Rica
7 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Thrill to the non-stop adrenaline of Class III and Class IV rapids down the Pacuare River, under the close tutelage of expert rafters.
• Discover the pristine wilderness, crystalline waterfalls, and virgin waterways of Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests while learning the art of canyoning.
• Bike along and sleep on the sides of the active Turrialba Volcano, reveling in a lush and stunning landscape that provides panoramic vistas.
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Kali Sarda Rafting
16 days / November - April
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Take a bicycle tour through the pristine ecosystems of Rajaji National Park.
• Enjoy several days of Class III and Class IV white-water rafting on the Kali Sarda and Ganges, two of the most beautiful and important rivers in the world.
• Discover the beauty and mystery of Corbett National Park, home to a variety of flora and fauna, including Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, and Asian elephants.
• Take a walking tour through Rishikesh, the spiritual birthplace of yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. This is where The Beatles came to stay with their guru, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, back in the 1960s.
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Kathmandu and Beyond
15 days / North American Spring & Fall
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Traverse one of the world’s most enchanting trekking trails and soak up the rich cultural heritage and up-close views of spectacular snowcapped mountains like Mardihimal, Mt. Machhapuchre (“Fishtail”), Hiunchuli, and Annapurna South.
• Seize the chance to experience the area’s diverse flora and fauna, alpine forests, varied birds species, wild flowers, animals, and natural hot springs.
• Take a tour of Kathmandu’s UNESCO heritage sites.
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Machu Picchu and Far Beyond (Adventeers Wanted)
11 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Explore one the greatest ancient sites in the world – the stunning Machu Picchu.
• Take adrenaline-soaked zip line rides through the tropical rainforest canopy, go white-water rafting down the Sacred River of the Incas, and hike through peerless vistas.
• Contribute in a real and material way to the region’s environment by helping at the local reforestation project and participating in an Andean ceremony to thank Mother Earth.
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Narwhal and Polar Bear Arctic Safari
8 days / June -July
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Camp in high-end luxury on ice at our Arctic Safari-style base camp.
• Enjoy tea made of melt-water from ancient icebergs along the route.
• Hike on Bylot Island and see an old whaling station, the remains of a shipwreck, Inuit tent rings, and flowering spring fauna.
• View a vast array of wildlife at the floe edge from on their annual migration such as pods of the mystical narwhal feed along the floe edge, bowhead whales, walruses, and polar bears.
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Rafting the Sacred Ganges
10 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Thrill to a multi-day rafting trip down the Ganges, through breathtaking scenery, holy sites, and some challenging Class IV rapids.
• Enjoy a guided tour of historic Agra Fort and the stunning Taj Mahal.
• Take a walking tour through Rishikesh, the spiritual birthplace of yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. This is where The Beatles came to stay with their guru, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, back in the 1960s.
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Road of the Apu Ausangate – Machu Picchu
8 days / April - November
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Explore one the greatest ancient sites in the world – the stunning Machu Picchu – with a private guided tour.
• Have an intimate viewing and listening tour of ancient Incan and pre-Incan musical instruments.
• Get an up-close-and-personal view of some of the world’s most spectacular vistas with a trek across the
Andean countryside, including glaciated mountains, pristine lagoons, grazing llamas, and breathtaking panoramas.
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Desert to Jungle with Llamas
9 days /Apr.- Nov.
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Discover the layered ecosystem of Argentina’s mountains on a six-day hike from the high desert plains down through the jungle.
• At the end of your trek, rest and relax in true Argentinean style at a luxurious sugarcane plantation, known as an Estancia.
• Travel down an ages-old path accompanied by a local llama, who is acting as your pack animal, providing a unique glimpse into an ancient way of life.
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Patagonia by Raft and Foot
10 days / Almost Year Round - Call us for an explanation
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Get a ground-level view of the desolate landscapes Southern Chile with treks through the Torres del Paine National Park, from granite peaks to the dense trails in the forest.
• Discover the stunning glacial waters of Rio Serrano via kayak, including an up-close-and-personal encounter with the immense and awe-inspiring Serrano glacier.
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TLC – Thailand, Laos & Cambodia
11 days / Year Round
Pricing FroPricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights
• Cruise down the legendary Mekong River, watching the lush countryside slide by with its beautiful forests, tiny villages, and magnificent scenery.
• Enjoy privately guided tours of some of the region’s most stunning temples, including Angkor Wat, one of the most superb monuments in the history of humanity.
• Get up close and personal with elephants at the Mekong Elephant Camp, where you’ll watch an elephant bathing show and take an elephant ride through the local villages.
• Watch lines of saffron-robed monks make their way silently through the streets of Luang Prabang, accepting offering from the faithful in the light of the breaking dawn.
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Ultimate Himalayan Trek in Style
13 days / October - March
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Get to know the real India with village walks that include 10th and 12th century Hindu temples, overnight stays at authentic village homes, and an intimate view of everyday rural life in the Himalayas.
• Revel in the breathtaking panoramas of the mountains offered by the unique resort, 360° Leti. This chic and exclusive retreat is situated at 8,000 feet with 360-degree views of the Himalayas.
• Take a private elephant safari in Corbett Tiger Reserve. You’ll spend the morning and afternoon tracking in the bush, away from any other tourist trails as you search for the Bengal Tiger.
• Exhilarate during an active day of adventure white-water rafting on the River Ganges.
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Up Close With The Wildlife and Culture of India
14 days / October - May
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Track the elusive and majestic tiger – on Jeep and on the back on an elephant – at two of India’s most beautiful national game preserves. Also, see swamp deer, black bucks, Indian bison, barking deer, and leopards.
• Marvel at the elegant balance and beautiful symmetry of the Taj Mahal, one of the most stunning monuments in the world.
• Revel in the stark contrasts between New Delhi and Old Delhi in a privately guided sightseeing tour.
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AAA Argentine Aconcagua Adventure: Conquer Canaleta
17 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Tackle the highest summit in the Western Hemisphere with a multi-day ascent up Aconcagua. This is the ultimate mountain experience for individuals without technical experience. The summit is the tallest peak outside of Asia.
• Push your limits physically and mentally. Our guides, porters, cooks, and mules will provide the logistical support to get you to the 22,840-ft peak in the Andes mountain range.
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Vietnam: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Danang, Saigon Bike, Kayak and Boat
13 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Spend two days on the water in Ha Long, kayaking and cruising on a beautiful wooden junk. You’ll see myriad limestone karsts, tiny islands, deserted beaches, and countless caves and lagoons, as well as floating villages.
• Explore the Bac Ha’s market, the most colorful in the region.
• You’ll get to see a dozen different ethnic groups and sample the wares of their skilled craftsmen.
• Seize the chance to really immerse yourself in the culture through a morning spent farming and cooking at Tra Que, a vegetable village renowned for its exceptionally aromatic and flavorful herbs.
• Discover the history and culture of Hanoi through its monuments, museums, and markets.
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Remote Heli-Rafting in Siberia
8 days / June - Sept.
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• A 170km, eight-day, adrenaline-soaked rafting trip down the Snezhnaya River, culminating in a pair of truly awe-inspiring Class VI rapids named Zhaba and Snezhinka.
• A helicopter ride to the start of our adventure, offering an unparalleled view of the breathtaking Lake Baikal.
• A chance to try your hand at fishing in one of the world’s most remote and unspoiled waterways. You might catch grayling or goldilocks.
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Rafting the Indus and Zanskar
18 days / Mid June - September
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Raft down the Indus and Zanskar rivers for five days, soaking in the remote beauty of the region as you challenge yourself to a succession of increasingly difficult rapids.
• Expand your knowledge of temples and temple architecture with visits to some of the area’s most beautiful monasteries, temples, statues, carvings, and gompas.
• Marvel at the Dalai Lama’s beautiful golden-roofed summer palace and visit a local oracle.
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Tracing Shackleton’s Footsteps
18 days / October - November
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Follow in the footsteps of Shackleton with a small group of intrepid skiers. Cross South Georgia Island on an unsupported ski trek, pulling sledges through Alpine passes and stunning glaciers.
• Soak up the harsh and breathtaking beauty of the South Atlantic Ocean and its abundance of wildlife, including abundant flocks of Antarctic birds like albatrosses, shearwaters, petrels, prions and skuas.
• At Salisbury Plain, we’ll get a rare glimpse at world’s second-largest King Penguin colony as well as herds of elephant seals.
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The Mt. Kenya Experience
13 days / Almost Year round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Challenge yourself to a six-day ascent of Point Lenana starting at Sirimon gate and ending at Chogoria.
• Enjoy a three-day safari at Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru , and Hell’s Gate, considered some of the most stunning landscapes in East Africa.
• Wrap up your adventure with two nights in a tented camp in the Masai Mara, which is known for its healthy populations of predators and migratory herds.
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Penultimate Kilimanjaro - Tanzania
13 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Climb the highest free-standing mountain in the world with an 8-day ascent to the summit of Kilimanjaro and a chance to stand at the top of the world and watch the sun rise over the distant horizon.
• Walk and talk with the local Maasi people and learn about their lifestyle and their unique way of interacting with the wildlife.
• Explore the area with a series of guided game drives that afford a uniquely intimate view of the animals and countryside at the foot of the mountain.
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An Explorers Arctic Base Camp
15 days
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Camp under the icy Arctic stars.
• Kayak across the deep green waters of the Arctic Ocean.
• Hike, snowshoe, or even climb across the tundra under expert guidance.
• Dive under the frigid waters around North Spitsbergen.
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Kerala River Regeneration (Adventeers Wanted)
9 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Immerse yourself in an ancient and thriving culture with an intimate tour of Kerala’s villages, music, dance, and cuisine.
• Sail the backwaters of Kerala on a houseboat. This unique geographical formation has engendered a unique lifestyle which can only be appreciated from onboard a boat.
• Stay in one of the last remaining namboothiri illam, a traditional Kerala Brahmin manor, boasting a 2-acre sacred grove.
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Machu Picchu Eco Lodge Adventure
11 days / April - December
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• A five-day trek along the Salkantay Route through the mountains of the Andes, with breathtaking vistas during the day and luxurious mountaintop lodges at night.
• A guided two-day tour of the sacred and stunning Machu Picchu, one of the great wonders of the world.
• A chance to fully explore the famous Sacred Valley, with a personal guide.
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Rafting & Trekking in China
12 days / Octobter - January
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Get up close and personal with the Great Wall of China – one of the greatest architectural achievements in the history of humanity. See the whole thing, end-to-end, and actually hike along the well preserved portions.
• Take a sheepskin raft down the Yellow River, the second longest river in China.
• Ride back in time with a camel-back camping trip along the Old Silk Road through the Tengger Desert.
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Sailing Under the Aurora Borealis
18 days / October - November
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Catch a glimpse of the magical and mysterious Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights. Far from land, you will get the best chance to see this splendid celestial show shimmering across a velvety black sky.
• Seize a rare chance to watch ice forming on the fjords in the crystalline cold of breathtaking northern nights.
• Watch polar bears swim, Arctic foxes frolic, and beluga whales breach in this pristine and fragile ecosystem.
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Sailing, Beyond the Pyramids
11 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Walk in the footsteps of the Pharaohs as you visit the Pyramids at Giza, the only remaining structure of the Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today.
• Visit the great ancient sites of Egypt, including the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple at Luxor, and Karnak.
• Sail to Edfu where you will get a chance to tour the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Temple of the falcon god.
• Watch the sunrise from the peak of Mount Moses and visit the Chapel of the Burning Bush, where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
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Sunderbans Adventure with Tigers and Rhinos
12 days / November - April
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Catch a glimpse of the rare Great Indian Rhinoceros in its only natural habitat, the Kaziranga National Park. Get an intimate look at this magnificent and vanishing creature from the back of an elephant.
• Stalk the elusive and majestic Bengal tiger at the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve via riverboat cruise.
• Immerse yourself in a thriving and ancient culture with visits to small villages, encounters with local people, and performances of traditional dances and songs.
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The 3 Rs: Rustic, Rural, Rajasthan (Adventeers Wanted)
13 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Immerse yourself in an ancient and thriving culture with a village-by-village tour of rural Rajasthan.
• Discover the living traditions of skilled artisans and craftspeople with workshops, market visits, and one-on-one personal interactions.
• Spend the night in real India homestays in small villages, far from the usual tourist haunts.
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Eastern Sayan Mountain Cat-Rafting Adventure
9 days / June - September
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Tackle the Orkha-Bom Canyon, one of the toughest sections of river rafting in all of Siberia.
• Marvel at the beauty of the Eastern Sayan Mountains, one of the planet’s most remote and beautiful ecosystems.
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Mayans, Marine Life, and More... oh Mayans!
10 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Explore Mayan ruins, including the sites of ancient human sacrifices, as well as the Lost Valley of the Mayans and the Caracol Ruins.
• Snorkel off Laughing Bird Caye, and enjoy the coral reef abundance that makes this one of Belize’s most stunning natural treasures.
• Take a day long catamaran cruise through the turquoise waters and lush cays off of Placencia.
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Rafting, Mt. Everest
20 days / April - October
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Visit the Everest Base Camp, one of the most spectacular places in the Himalayas.
• Raft along the Drigung Chu and Tolung Chu rivers, getting a unique view of some of the world’s most stunning landscape.
• Delve into local culture with visits to palaces, monasteries, temples, and more.
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Family Adventure in New Zealand
13 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Hike through New Zealand’s most beautiful scenery with treks through Mt. Cook National Park, the South Westland World Heritage Area, Mt. Aspiring National Park, and Franz Josef Glacier.
• Raft through Skippers Canyon, a stunning and safe family river trip.
• Learn to kayak on scenic Lake Mapourika.
• Race through Rakaia Gorge’s winding waterways on a jet boat.
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Southern Islands Adventure
14 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• A three-day hiking and kayaking trip on Stewart Island lets you explore the stunning and unspoiled wilderness of New Zealand’s southernmost landmass.
• Swim with dolphins at Akaroa, watch soaring seabirds, and perhaps glimpse the elusive brown kiwi.
• Soak in Maruia hot pools, a natural way to unwind.
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Australia’s Rainforests and Reefs
14 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, and discover one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, complete with corals, urchins, mollusks, rays, and brightly colored coral-fish.
• Fly through an ancient rainforest, with zipline rides through Daintree, the oldest rainforest in the world.
• Get up close and personal with the area’s wildlife, thanks to flora and fauna tours guided by informed experts.
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Escape From Sex in the City, Moroccan style!
8 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Explore the ancient city of Marrakech, including its timeless souk and fortified medina.
• Trek through the Atlas Mountains, and get to know the proud and beautiful Berber people who call these mountains home.
• Enjoy a hot air balloon ride above Marrakesh.
• Arrive at a luxurious oasis on camelback!
• Learn to cook Moroccan food and enjoy a private spa.
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Wildlife and Culture Collision - Live like a Tanzanian for a day
15 Days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• 3 days of immersion in a teaching or nursery school position (your choice).
• You will have ample opportunities to see Africa’s Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and cape buffalo.
• We will visit Ngorongoro Crater, a self-contained ecosystem at the bottom of a 2,000 foot deep caldera. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its abundance of game.
• We will visit the Serengeti plains, one of the best know sites for the great migration (one of the animal natural wonders of the world) as well as 3 other park.
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Luxury Kenya Safari
13 days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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Highlights:
• Dinner at the famous Carnivore restaurant where every type of meat imaginable is served buffet style - even crocodile and ostrich
• Stay at the iconic Serena lodges and other luxurious sites such as a 'treehouse' on the side of Mt Kenya
• We will visit the Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Sweetwaters, a private game reserve where you will be able to see ALL of the "Big 5".
• Visit the schools and projects of Wandrian Adventure's Kenya partners. You may teach an english class or lay a few bricks in our new schoolroom project if you like. (Optional)
• Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the most lion rich area of Kenya.
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Bhutan Exploration
8 Days / Year Round
Pricing is based on group size and seasonality
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An Exploration through Bhutan
8 days / Year Round
Pricing From: Pricing is based on group size and seasonality, please check with us to secure the best pricing.
Highlights:
• Feel the grandeur of the last stages of construction of the world's largest sitting Buddha.
• View the Punakha Dzong fortress now used as the winter seat of the Je Khenpo (the Spiritual head of Bhutan). This Dzong had served as the capital seat of the Kingdom for more than three hundred years.
• 360 degree views of the snow capped mountains from Lungchu Seka Monastary.
• Taktsang monastery, Bhutan's most iconic and photographed destination.
• Weekend farmer's market, the biggest in the country, where farmers from nearby valleys come together to sell their produce.
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