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Tanzania & Zanzibar Honeymoon

Honeymoon in the wilds of Africa--within the primeval origins of man, woman and beast. Accompanied by your private professional guide and safari crew, you traverse through Northern Tanzania's premier parks and game reserves including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the vast plains of the Serengeti.

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Tanzania, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $7295
DURATION: 11 days
AUDIENCE: Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Tanzania & Zanzibar Honeymoon

Nepal READ Expedition: Mountains, Monkeys and Books

This intimate view of intriguing Nepal offers a unique opportunity to see how READ Global can change a country, one village at a time. You'll get inside the culture by spending time with a host of Nepalis, from farmers, local officials, monks and saddhus, to university chancellors and former ambassadors. Travel from bustling Kathmandu to the serene mountains of Mustang and down into the jungles of the southern Terai.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Nepal, ASIA
AVAILABILITY: October
FROM: $2,995.00 Plus a $300 pp donation to READ
DURATION: 11 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!

France - The Historic Dordogne

Discover 15,000 years of French history as we walk the Dordogne, one of France's most beautiful and unspoilt regions.

Setting off from Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, where 'Cro-Magnon man', one of the earliest modern humans, was first discovered, we explore an ancient world of caves, historic castles, lush farmland and elegant châteaux. We take a boat along the Dordogne River, visit cliff-side villages, dine in majestic surroundings and wonder at the perfectly preserved prehistoric cave paintings of Grottes de Font-de-Gaume.

We also visit Les Milandes, former home of 1930s music-hall queen, Josephine Baker, where we enjoy lunch and a display of falconry.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: June, September
FROM: $3,895
DURATION: 7 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: Walking Vacations in France's Perigord Region

Savannahs and Silverbacks: Luxury Safari in the Heart of Africa

Venture into the heart of Africa on this active luxury safari that combines Tanzania's premier parks and reserves with tracking gorilla in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Throughout our safari in Northern Tanzania we stay at exclusive camps and lodges that offer walking safaris and game drives in less traveled areas. Our stay includes two days of gorilla tracking to optimize photographic conditions and up-close encounters.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Tanzania, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
FROM: From $10650
DURATION: 14 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Savannahs and Silverbacks: Luxury Safari in the Heart of Africa

South Vietnam: Bicycles and Beaches

Cycle the Mekong Delta on 21-speed new Taiwanese bikes, visiting markets, eating and sleeping in local homes and hotels, and traveling as the Vietnamese do. Watch people planting rice, visit coconut and fruit orchards, and enjoy the pace of life along the Mekong River and its canals. Take sampans, local ferries, and get inside the life of South Vietnam. Finish with two luxurious days on the beach in Phu Quoc, an island at the southern tip of Vietnam.

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Vietnam, ASIA
AVAILABILITY: March, November
FROM: $2,995.00
DURATION: 11 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!

The Best of Namibia

Soar over the stark landscapes of Namibia on this fly-in safari. Haunting shipwrecks dot the landscape between sand and sea, and stunning views greet you from the tops of enormous sand dunes after a challenging morning climb.

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Namibia, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $3995
DURATION: 7 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: The Best of Namibia

Costa Rica Active Family Adventure

This action-packed Costa Rica family adventure is designed for families with children 9 and up to explore the diverse habitats, exotic wildlife and fun-loving culture of Costa Rica. Our expert Costa Rica guides share their skills and passion with you hiking in the rainforest, rappelling down waterfalls, walking on canopy bridges, and riding a sky tram through the forest. We'll taste traditional meals from Costa Rican families, learn to milk a cow, harvest tropical fruits, or mill sugar cane and savor its sweet juice.

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Costa Rica, Costa Rica, CENTRAL AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $2695
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Costa Rica Active Family Adventure

Austria - Innsbruck to Salzburg

Experience the essence of the Alps with this colorful trip through Austria, exploring some of Europe's most panoramic landscapes.

Starting with the famous sporting sights of Innsbruck, we journey through alpine forests and traditional villages, across flower-strewn meadows with views of snowy mountain peaks. We travel in cable cars and on mountain railways; we hear Tyrolean music and sample the hearty local cooking, explore magnificent palaces and walk the shores of the dramatic Schwarzsee, or Black Lake.

A popular highlight is the chance to see the Von Trapp family home in Salzburg, setting for the iconic film, The Sound of Music.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Austria, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: June
FROM: $3895
DURATION: 7 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: Luxury Walking Vacations - Austria Innsbruck to Salzburg

Baja's Bounty

Roundtrip La Paz, Baja California Sur

Explore this World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve and visit a culturally-rich centuries-old mission town. Snorkel, kayak, and paddle board in crystalline waters. Experience pods of dolphins, view whales, and radiant sunset cruising.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations, Adventure Cruises
WHERE: Mexico, NORTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: January, February, March, April, November, December
FROM: $2,995
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: Baja's Bounty

Egypt Explorer Land

This comprehensive tour is for those who seek an in-depth perspective on ancient and modern Egypt. Explore the inner chambers of pyramids, traverse the Western Desert in a 4x4 vehicle, and cruise the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor, visiting many sites enroute. Spend four days in the unique oases region where inland lakes surprise you, and traditional culture is barely touched by time.

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Egypt, AFRICA
AVAILABILITY: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
FROM: $3,295
DURATION: 16 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Egypt Explorer Land