Active Adventure
While you may be a “Hodophile” (Greek for a person who loves to travel and explore), are you an “Adventurer” – a lover of Adventure Travel? Adventure Travel is a personal perspective and therefore difficult to define. It is about connecting with people and places and generally being physically active outside in nature doing so. The essence can be as simple as the desire to try something new or participate in something outside one’s comfort zone. It can be physically challenging, it can be mentally challenging, it can enhance one’s connection to people and place; the thrill of a jungle zipline, the ascent of a mountain peak, or simply the heightened awareness a guided walk in the African bush.
As adventurers ourselves, and with decades of adventure travel planning experience, we can tailor the perfect blend of adventure into itineraries based on your ability level and interests.
Global Inspiration
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New Zealand
An adventure paradise, New Zealand offers a huge landscape variety over its north and south islands. New Zealand offers everything from sailing, spelunking, white water rafting, bungee jumping, sky diving, to peaceful fjordland navigations, horseback riding through river valleys, and iconic hiking trails.
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Dominica
In the native language, the island was named Waitukubuli, meaning, “tall is her body.” Dominica lives up to the name with high jungle peaks connected by 114-miles of hiking trails and deep waters that house resident sperm whales and large schools of fish life.
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Iceland
Rugged and tempestuous, Iceland is a landscape of raw beauty, friendly local people, and as many off-the-beaten path adventures as there are iconic landmarks.
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Patagonia
Breathtaking landscapes, endless adventures, Chilean culture, and outstanding gastronomy are all found on this luxury adventure through Torres Del Paine National Park. Stay in two distinct regions of Torres del Paine. From the vast eastern plains where the iconic Paine Massif frames grasslands favored by herds of guanaco, sheep-grazed estancias, and the elusive puma. Then head to the west where views of Los Cuernos, or “The Horns,” can be appreciated beneath famous hiking trails and glacial lakes.
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Zambia
Zambia is one of Africa's greatest treasures. The birthplace of the walking safari and the conservation-based tourism model, Zambia offers excellent megafauna safaris yet remains far from a mainstream experience.
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Fiji
Bring your sense of adventure and curiosity on this action-filled exploration of the Fijian Islands. Fiji is often unfairly overlooked as an adventure destination due to its beauty and romantic appeal, but the islands offer a variety of adventures woven with classic Fijian character and the “Bula” spirit. Hike across jungle trails, swim in cool freshwater pools beneath thundering waterfalls, reach remote lakes on mountain summits, see endemic flowering plants found nowhere else, snorkel or scuba dive among a kaleidoscope of coral reef, surf famous breaks, end the days with sunset yoga, and immerse in harmony of traditional Fijian song.
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— Barbara Comess and Robert McCarthy