Austin-Lehman Adventures: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel

Africa Family | Zambezi to Victoria Falls

Travel by foot, truck, mountain bike, macoro and houseboat on this 9-day family-friendly African safari, chock full of wildlife, wilderness and one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world.

Keep your eyes peeled for fish eagles, herons, egrets and cormorants on a guided safari walk on Sakazima island
Get to know the teachers and children at a local school in Namibia
Try your hand at fishing for the Zambezi’s legendary tiger fish
Saddle up for a ride on a mountain bike donated by ALA after a visit with our friends at Bicycles for Humanity in Ngoma
Travel by houseboat along the Zambezi and Chobe rivers, anchoring on the river’s edge to sleep beneath the starts in roof-top tents
Keep your eyes peeled for elephant, lion, lechwe, zebra, giraffe and buffalo on a game drive in Chobe National Park
Stand beside Victoria Falls, squinting into a refreshing mist and marveling at the bone-rattling thunder of 360-feet of roaring water

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $3,898
DURATION: 9 days
AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Southern Africa Family Vacation

Morocco | Fez to Marrakech

From the imperial cities of Fez and Meknes to the desert sands of the Sahara, soak up Morocco’s finest souks and Kasbahs, local Berber culture and spectacular High Atlas scenery on foot, camel, bike and four-wheel on this ten-day North African adventure.

Wander a maze of narrow alleys and bustling souks on a walking tour of the 2,000-year old medina of Fez
Try your hand at local Moroccan fare at a cooking class in Marrakech
Bike the sheer-walled canyons of Dades gorge and lunch in the traditional Berber town of Ai Ben Haddou overlooking the set of Lawrence of Arabia
Ride camels along an ancient caravan trading route through the Saharan dessert
Travel the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Trek through a patchwork of crops and wildflowers in Ouirgane Valley
Listen to the intoxicating beat of Berber drums during a traditional pouring of mint tea, and delight in a Moroccan feast of harira (lentil and tomato) soup, a savory tagine (stew with meat and vegetables) and couscous

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Morocco, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: April, May, September, October
FROM: $5,498
DURATION: 11 days
AUDIENCE:
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Morocco Adventure Tours

Namibia | Etosha to Okaukuejo

With sweeping deserts, traditional culture and remarkable flora and fauna, Namibia is among the world’s best kept secrets.

Track the desert-adapted black rhino, elephant, zebra, giraffe and kudu and predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard and spotted hyena on a 4x4 safari on the Palmwag Concession
Relax under a swaying palm in the desert oasis of Palmwag Lodge
Scan a breathtaking horizon for elephants while taking a dip in the pool at Mowani
Marvel at the bushmen engravings at the Living Museum of the Damara
Watch at close quarters as wildlife congregates around a flood-lit water hole in Okaukuejo
Traverse the massive mineral plane of Etosha Park on the hunt for elephants, giraffe, rhino, and lions
Get up-close with cheetah and leopard on a visit to AfriCat, a foundation that’s rescued over 1000 predators over the past 17 years
Dine in an open-air lapa, toasting to an incredible day in the bush before calling it a night in Okonjima’s luxury bush camp

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Namibia, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $6,798
DURATION: 10 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Namibia Adventure

South Africa | Cape Town to Kruger

Soak up the friendship and expertise of homegrown guides on this exciting family-friendly adventure that begins in the thriving metropolis of Cape Town and ends in the wildlife-rich greater Kruger National Park.

Ride a tram up Table Mountain for spectacular3,400-foot views of Cape Town
Visit Nelson Mandela’s prison cell on Robben Island and walk the streets of a thriving local township
Pedal from Stellenbosch to rolling wine country, with time to stop for a tasting along the way
Kayak with African penguins and float an arm’s length from a 50-ton Southern Right Whale
Ride horseback through coastal forests of fynbos, Africa’s unique vegetation
Explore Sabi Sabi Private Reserve by open vehicle or bush walk, on the hunt for giraffe, zebra, lion, wildebeest, hippo and rhino
Savor a plate of fresh-off-the-boat seafood and a glass of award-winning Nederburg wine in the comfort of your upscale guesthouse or nature based lodge

ACTIVITY: Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: South Africa, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: February, July, September
FROM: $6,268
DURATION: 11 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: South Africa Adventure Safari

Israel/Jordan | Tel Aviv to Petra

Journey to the city of Jerusalem, the mountain refuge of Massada, the ancient synagogues of Galilee and the sandstone “Red Rose” city of Petra by foot, camel and Segway on this unforgettable ten-day adventure.

Mingle with the locals in Tel Aviv’s bustling Jaffa Flea Market
Relax in the mineral-rich pools of a natural hot tub in Hamat Gader
Breeze from the The Forest of Peace to Sherover Promenade on a Segway tour through ancient Jerusalem
Hike Mount Massada to a beautifully preserved first-century Roman villa
Relax on a private beach and enjoy lunch along the shore of the Dead Sea
Cross the Arava border to Jordon and drive the Desert Highway to the awe-inspiring sandstone city of Petra
Take a dip in the Red Sea
Hike to a waterfall in the middle of the desert in Ein Avdat
Ride camels along the ancient “perfume route” and savor a traditional meal perched on a cushion under a Bedouin tent

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Israel, Jordan, ASIA
AVAILABILITY: May, June, July, September, December
FROM: $5,308
DURATION: 10 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Israel Adventure Tours

Belize | Maya to Moho Cay

Ancient Mayan ruins, tropical rainforests teeming with wildlife, the second largest barrier reef in the world, Belize’s pristine habitat has it all.

Explore ancient caves and traditional Mayan villages en route to Lubanntun, the Place of Fallen Stones
Hike Boden Creek Ecological Preserve past freshwater lagoons to a cacophony of exotic birdsong
Kayak to Jungle Camp, where safari-style bungalows and meandering walkways hover several meters above the jungle floor
Watch the sun set alongside roosting parrots from a Tree Canopy Platform suspended 80' above the forest floor
Come nose to nose with spider monkeys, green iguanas, loggerhead turtles, ospreys, toucans, hummingbirds and kingfishers on an electric pontoon boat river safari
Snorkel the azure waters around Lime Cay, keeping an eye out for manatees and sea rays
Kick back with a cocktail on the private veranda of your luxury safari-style lodge overlooking a palm tree-lined white-sand beach on Moho Cay

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Belize, CENTRAL AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $3,150
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Belize Adventure Tour

Costa Rica Family | Los Angeles Cloud Forest to Manuel Antonio

Welcome to Costa Rica – a land of unspoiled scenic beauty and protected ecological habitat, and one of the world’s most family-friendly destinations.

Relax in the sulfur-rich waters of Costa Rica’s hot springs
Soar through the treetops on a canopy zip line tour
Keep an eye out for sloths, agoutis, green iguanas, basilisk lizards and howler, squirrel and white-faced monkeys in Los Angeles Cloud Forest
Kayak, snorkel and surf off the beach in Manuel Antonio National Park
Stand perfectly still as a hummingbird eats from your hand and hunt for colorful tree frogs on a guided nocturnal nature walk
Savor the finger-licking flavors of authentic Costa Rican cuisine and relax and recharge in the comfort of your beautiful jungle lodge, plantation-style casa or eco-friendly beach hotel

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Costa Rica, CENTRAL AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: March, April, June, July, August, December
FROM: $2,998
DURATION: 7 days
AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Costa Rica Family Vacations

Costa Rica | Arenal to Tortuguero

Cradled between two continents and two seas lies a land as wild and primeval as any on earth: Costa Rica. Protected in this tiny isthmus are more species of wildlife and flora than any other place on the planet.

Explore seething volcanoes, flourishing rainforests and turquoise bays teeming with marine life
Rappel down thundering waterfalls and sail through the trees on an adrenaline-induced zip line tour
Float the canals of Tortuguero National Park to a soundtrack of exotic birdsong, watching for manatees, caimans, crocodiles and turtles
Tackle the epic class III-IV Pacuare River rapids
Relax in the sulfur-rich waters of the Ecotermales hot springs
Watch as glowing red boulders tumble in slow motion from the smoldering mouth of Arenal Volcano

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Costa Rica, CENTRAL AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: February, April, July, August, December
FROM: $2,398
DURATION: 7 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Costa Rica Adventure Packages

Austria Family | Alps to Salzburg

With soaring, snow-capped peaks, thundering waterfalls, fortress-topped hills and elaborate cave systems, Austria brings out the adventurer in everyone.

Pedal your way through Mittersill and Zell to a backdrop of 14,000-year-old gorges, azure lakes and towering Alps
Take a spin on a toboggan in the hills of Hochkönig
Catch a scenic ride on a cable car, hike into the Salzach valley and – for a true adrenaline rush –opt for a tandem paraglide or an afternoon of glacier skiing
Swoosh down the giant slide at the entrance to the Hallein salt mines
Feel the thunder of rushing water at the Lichtensteinklamm gorge
Bike along the Salzach River past homes decked in flowers to the Gollinger Waterfall
Explore the Hellbrunn Castle and its trick fountains and take an evening ride through Salzburg on a horse-drawn carriage

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Austria, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: July, August
FROM: $3,298
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Austria Family Vacation

Austria | Alps to Salzburg

With soaring, snow-capped peaks, thundering waterfalls, glacier-carved gorges and scenic villages, Austria is the perfect playground for the adventurous at heart.

Pedal your way through Mittersill and Zell to a backdrop of 14,000-year-old glacier-carved gorges, crystal blue lakes and towering Alps
Bike from Lake Zell through quaint villages to the market town of Saalfelden
Soak up eye-popping panoramic views on a cable car ride to Schmittenhöhe
Hike into Salzach Valley and (for a true adrenaline rush) opt for a tandem paraglide or an afternoon of glacier skiing
Pedal along the enchanting Salzach River past flower-decked homes to the 250-foot Gollinger Waterfall and Hellbrunn’s palatial castle
Hum a tune from The Sound of Music as youfeast on trout strudel and cream cheese lemon mousse at the two-Michelin star Obauer restaurant

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Austria, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: June, July, August
FROM: $3,498
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Austria Adventure Vacation