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Patagonia Best Hikes - Classic Treks
El Calafate
Los Glaciares National Park
Patagonia
Torres del Paine National Park
Argentina
Chile

Patagonia Best Hikes - Classic Treks

5.0 • Excellent 22 Reviews
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Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,490
12 days
$ 291 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, Trekking & Expeditions, High Adventure

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Hike one of the most famous treks in Patagonia, the Torres del Paine W-Trek, and immerse yourself in a world of granite and ice
  • Admire the Torres del Paine granite towers, French valley and Grey Glacier lookout
  • Famous Cerro Torre and Monte Fitz Roy treks
  • Visit the perpetual ice of the Perito Moreno Glacier and take a boat ride across the Argentino Lake
  • Look out for condors, woodpeckers and a wealth of other bird and animal life
  • Discover the capital of the glaciers El Calafate and the picturesque mountain village El Chaltén
  • Relish the local cuisine: Argentinian steak, empanadas (filled dumplings) & Malbec red wine
  • Insider Tip: Visit the Glaciarium ice museum and ice bar near El Calafate
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Great Serengeti Migration Trail tour
Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park
Tanzania

Great Serengeti Migration Trail

5.0 • Excellent 17 Reviews
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Trip Style
Private guided tour
Trip Pace
For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Full schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 4,000
From : $ 4,920
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8 days
$ 500 / day
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Safari, Nature & Wildlife, Cultural

Flights & Transport:

Internal airfare and ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Serengeti National Park (Wildebeest Migration + Big Five)
  • Ngorongoro Crater (the largest unbroken caldera in the world)
  • Tarangire National Park- Home of Elephants and Cats
  • Lake Manyara National Park- Best for Tree climbing lions
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Puglia and Matera Walking Magnifica Tour tour
Alberobello
Matera
Italy
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,995
From : $ 4,914
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8 days
$ 499 / day
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Hiking & Walking, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Off the Beaten Path

Highlights

  • One night night stay and a walking tour of Matera where they have just filmed the remake of the colossal Ben Hur movie with Morgan Freeman
  • Captivating clusters of conical trulli structures
  • Discover the whitewashed town of Ostuni and the beaches near the fishing village of Savelletri
  • Spectacular fields of ancient olive trees
  • Savory cuisine: grilled vegetables, handmade pasta and fresh seafood!
  • Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alberobello & Matera
  • Beautiful countryside walking among the orchards and trulli of Valle d’Itria
  • Otranto and Lecce
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South Africa – Wildlife Conservation Experience
Johannesburg
Kruger National Park
South Africa

South Africa – Wildlife Conservation Experience

4.9 • Excellent 87 Reviews
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Full schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 3,495
From : $ 4,718
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10 days
$ 350 / day
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Family Friendly, Safari, 50 plus, Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, Birding, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Volunteering & Community Service, Education / Learning, Transformative, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Off the Beaten Path

Highlights

  • Going behind the scenes of the conservation efforts to protect endangered species
  • Visiting an elephant sanctuary to learn about South Africa's gentle giants
  • Tracking the “Big 5” throughout Kruger National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • Learning firsthand about wildlife conservation from experts at the country’s largest reserve
  • Reading and playing with disadvantaged children who want to learn English
  • Visiting a center that rescues and rehabilitates injured wild animals
  • Playing a hands-on role in conservation using camera traps to track leopards and other animals
  • Relaxing poolside at our basecamp, located inside a private nature reserve
  • Admiring the third largest canyon on earth, filled with subtropical vegetation and dazzling birds
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Annapurna Circuit
Tibet
Kathmandu
Pokhara
Nepal

Annapurna Circuit

4.7 • Excellent 100+ Reviews
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Covid Safety+
This Tour Operator has met the guidelines set forth by the WTTC SafeTravels protocols
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,300
From : $ 4,253
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
22 days
$ 143 / day
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Generous cancellation
Operator provides full refund at least 30 days before departure, or full flexible credits up to 5 days before travel date, and no penalty if visa requirements change before travel date

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Take the improved route using New Annapurna Trekking Trails (NATT)
  • Cross the formidable Thorong La pass
  • Enjoy the chance to see sunrise from Poon Hill
  • Experience dramatically changing scenery
  • Spend time in Kathmandu and Pokhara
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India Tiger Safari
Delhi
Khajuraho
Rajasthan
India

India Tiger Safari

4.6 • Excellent 100+ Reviews
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Covid Safety+
This Tour Operator has met the guidelines set forth by the WTTC SafeTravels protocols
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Full schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,900
From : $ 4,797
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
15 days
$ 260 / day
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Themes

Safari, Hiking & Walking, Cultural, Education / Learning

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Off the Beaten Path

Highlights

  • Explore 5 different national parks over 2 weeks in search of the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger
  • Search for wildlife in Bandhavgarh, boasting the highest population-density of tigers in the world
  • Private 4WD safaris and a boat trip to seek out India's exotic wildlife
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Finnish Wilderness Week
Finland

Finnish Wilderness Week

4.7 • Excellent 100+ Reviews
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Covid Safety+
This Tour Operator has met the guidelines set forth by the WTTC SafeTravels protocols
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,375
From : $ 4,658
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
8 days
$ 431 / day
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Generous cancellation
Operator provides full refund at least 30 days before departure, or full flexible credits up to 5 days before travel date, and no penalty if visa requirements change before travel date

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Skiing / Snowboarding

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Enjoy a host of winter activities in magical surroundings
  • Stay in fantastic lodge accommodation
  • Experience an evening snowshoeing under the Northern Lights
  • Citizen Science departures available on this trip
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Essential Peru - Inti Raymi Festival Departure
Machu Picchu
Lima
Nazca
Lake Titicaca
Peru

Essential Peru - Inti Raymi Festival Departure

4.7 • Excellent 100+ Reviews
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Covid Safety+
This Tour Operator has met the guidelines set forth by the WTTC SafeTravels protocols
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,779
From : $ 6,271
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
16 days
$ 290 / day
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Generous cancellation
Operator provides full refund at least 30 days before departure, or full flexible credits up to 5 days before travel date, and no penalty if visa requirements change before travel date

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, Festivals & Special Events, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Attend Inti Raymi (the Festival of the Sun), when Cuzco is awash with dancing and processions
  • Discover Machu Picchu with a guided tour
  • Enjoy a homestay on the traditional island of Amantani in Lake Titicaca
  • See Colca Canyon and its soaring condors
  • Wander through the colonial city of Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Convent
  • Drive deep into the Andean highlands and the Apurimac Valley
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The Silk Road
Almaty
Bukhara
Samarkand
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan

The Silk Road

4.7 • Excellent 100+ Reviews
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Covid Safety+
This Tour Operator has met the guidelines set forth by the WTTC SafeTravels protocols
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,750
From : $ 5,265
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
14 days
$ 279 / day
Popular
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Generous cancellation
Operator provides full refund at least 30 days before departure, or full flexible credits up to 5 days before travel date, and no penalty if visa requirements change before travel date

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, National Parks

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • Marvel at the Islamic architecture of Registan Square in Samarkand
  • Wander through the Silk Road city of Bukhara, full of domes and minarets
  • Enjoy the mountains and lakes of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
  • Explore the Charyn Canyon in Kazakhstan
  • Stay a night in a Kyrgyz yurt
  • Get a taste of rural Uzbekistan in the small town of Urgut
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Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek
Chamonix
France
Italy
Switzerland

Tour du Mont Blanc Camping Trek

4.7 • Excellent 100+ Reviews
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Covid Safety+
This Tour Operator has met the guidelines set forth by the WTTC SafeTravels protocols
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Small group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,060
From : $ 4,010
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
15 days
$ 198 / day
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Generous cancellation
Operator provides full refund at least 30 days before departure, or full flexible credits up to 5 days before travel date, and no penalty if visa requirements change before travel date

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Cultural

Flights & Transport:

Ground transport included

Itinerary Focus:

Classic Highlights

Highlights

  • See some of the most dramatic scenery in Europe
  • Cross beneath colossal glaciers and meander through beautiful alpine meadows
  • Walk in the shadow of the highest peak in the Alps, Mont Blanc (15,781ft/4,810m)
  • Get back to nature on one of the most sustainable Exodus trips
  • Enjoy the rewarding experience of completing the Mont Blanc circuit in full
  • Three rest days to explore the alpine towns of Courmayeur, Les Contamines and Chamonix.
  • Part of the Aldo Kane collection
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