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South Africa – Wildlife Conservation Experience
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- 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
Iguazu Falls Full Jungle Experience
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- Venture into the jungle and get to know the coatis (native raccoons) and the awe-inspiring “Devil’s throat”.
- Discover walking trails and ride the eco train in perfect harmony with nature.
- Explore an impressive collection of 250 waterfalls.
- Best time to visit: All year round
Magdalena Bay Whale Watching
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- Explore Loreto
- Enjoy Whale Watching in Magdalena Bay
- Exploring swimming, dune walking, whale watching
11-day Isla Carmen Circumnavigation
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- Baja kayaking in the crown jewel of the Sea of Cortez: Carmen Island. Cliffs of red-hued basalt rising sharply out of the sea and the bold outlines of towering cacti provide the backdrop for paddling sea kayaks 60 miles on this little known, classic 9-day circumnavigation of Baja California’s Isla Carmen, the largest island in Loreto Bay National Marine Park in the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California).
- While visitors frequent the southern tip of Isla Carmen, the northern part of the island is a place few humans will ever set foot. On this unique paddle, you'll have a chance to snorkel with brilliant king angelfish and lobster, watch plunge-diving blue-footed booties, and search for 60-foot whale sharks – the world’s largest fish.
- You'll even find a historic element on this wildlife and nature tour. Mid-way around the island, you'll make a brief stop at Salinas Bay to visit an abandoned 19th century salt mine and coral chapel.
- A two-day paddle rounding the island’s remote north shore leads to Balandra Bay, where you can hike an arroyo into the island’s desert interior past saguaro-like cardon cactus and wild figs in the company of desert iguanas and big-horned sheep.
- From your tented camps in sheltered coves, watch vermillion skies as they illuminate the banded layers of the Sierra de la Giganta range, the plume of a whale lingering in the still air, and leaping manta rays flopping back into the glassy water as guides dish out margaritas and tasty chili rellenos.
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- Experience the best wildlife viewing in the world.
- Meet our local friends on a visit to a Maasai, Hadzabe and Datoga .
- Waken to the sound of monkeys running across the roof.
- Escape modern-day distractions in eco-friendly camps
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- Enjoy Game Viewing
- Visit the fascinating OlduvaiMuseum
- Experience first-class hospitality and delicious cuisine at our stunning tented camps.
- Stay at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp in Central Serengeti or follow the Great Migration Patter
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- Daily wildlife viewing keeps the whole family entertained.
- See Tanzania’s most famous landmarks: the Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and west Kilimanjaro.
- Eat every breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a family.
- Meet our local friends on a visit to a Maasai home and Hadzabe tribe
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- See the animals you’ve dreamed of seeing on safari.
- Escape modern-day distractions in eco-friendly camps.
- Visit all of Tanzania’s top parks.
- Get out on foot on guided hikes
Galapagos Family Travel
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- Explore the galapagos islands
- Kayak to a beautiful beach then take the catamaran to kicker rock, this is an amazing day of snorkelling
- Hike of isabela’s sierra negra
- Visit los tuneles and snorkel
- A two and a half hour boat ride to santa cruz island
- Visit bachas chicas for another opportunity to snorkel with multicolor fishes and nesting pelicans
Letty Yacht Cruises In The Galapagos
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- See thePost office Bay, not the most scenic, but one of the most famous sites in Galapagos
- Explore Los Gemelos, Spanish for “The Twins”, a pair of large pit craters where we find the bright red male vermilion flycatcher
- Visit Las Bachas, (Spanish for “barges”) there is a long stretch of a soft white sand beach and interior lagoons where we find the Greater Flamingo
- Explore largest colony of Magnificent Frigate birds found in Galapagos
- Discover Interpretation Center opened on San Cristobal Island in 1999 by bus
The Whale Extravaganza
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- Enjoy this non-kayaking itinerary is Baja whale watching at its best, and perfect for youth 6+ or adventurers who prefer not to paddle.
- Explore 8-day itinerary includes 4 days at our very special, safari-style gray whale basecamps in the heart of Magdalena Bay.
- See the whales in these lagoons have become "friendly" with boat operators and tour guests, and so babies will often come right over to see the people looking at them.
- Our basecamp is located on the mouth of Magdalena Bay's exit to the sea, and gray whales like to hang out in these deep waters. Consequently, we are privileged to see whales right off shore from our campsite quite regularly. This greatly increases the "whale time" for our guests, as whale watching by boat is regulated by time and duration for all companies.
- When you've had your fill of looking eye-to-eye with charming whale babies, we'll cross to the other side of the peninsula in the Sea of Cortez for two day tours exploring the waters of Loreto Bay National Marine Park in search of the largest animal on Earth: the blue whale.
- These whales are normally deep-ocean creatures, so this part of the Sea of Cortez offers a rare opportunity to find them near shore. Most human beings never have a chance to encounter them!
Galapagos by Kayak
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- Explore Galapagos is all about wildlife. A wild menagerie of remarkable animals thrives on these remote islands, scattered nearly 700 miles (1000 km) off the coast of Ecuador. The seclusion of this archipelago honed the development of unique animals, untouched and unafraid of human civilization.
- See though the Galapagos now allows a limited number of visitors to its enchanted shores, careful habitat-management preserves this charmed ecosystem. The beauty of a sea kayak as a vessel for wildlife viewing lies in its non-intrusive, eco-friendly presence.
- Exoerience this 8-day itinerary, live the wonders of the Galapagos by getting down to sea level in this exquisite marine environment. Giant tortoises, iguanas, blue-footed-boobies, and Darwin’s finches delight on island reaches, while penguins, sea lions, and an endless palette of underwater life beckon from the surf in this "Bucket List" adventure.
- The “up-close-and-personal” nature of this itinerary allows for 5 nights spent camping on the beach on two different islands, and plenty of time on the water for paddling.
- You’ll also enjoy the classic Galapagos highlights, like a visit to the wild tortoises farm and volcanic lava tunnels, with ample time to explore beautiful and fascinating beaches as well as the pockets of interesting animal populations that make the Galapagos unique. Finally, no Galapagos trip is
Active Ecuador - A Multisport Adventure
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- Explore Quito City Tour
- Enjoy the horseback ride which awaits as you scale the highest peak on the slopes of Rumiñahui's.
- Experience the Sincholagua Volcano Hiking
- Explore Amazon Jungle and have a wonderful River Cuyabeno you will ride a canoe downstream in the midst of the Amazon jungle’s thick vegetation
- Seek the opportunity to see reptiles, birds and diurnal mammals at Amazon Jungle.
- Experience the extraordinary Cotopaxi Bike Tour
- Visit the Otavalo which like other regional markets is crucial to Indian culture because of the opportunities afforded to these people to meet, socialize and trade
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- See ing animals in their natural habitat, so close that you actually feel as if you coul touch them.
- Big five viewing
- See Tanzania’s most famous landmarks: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.
Galapagos Islands Multisport
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- Explore Quito
- Explore, Kayak & SUP Board Isabela Island
- Visit to the Tortoise Breeding Center
- Visit Garrapatero
Friendly Whales & Ancient Paintings of Baja
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- Enjoy Loreto
- Relax at our coastal campsite in San Ignacio
- Visit the prehistoric cave paintings and rock art near Mulege
- Visit Cueva de la Soledad
Haida Gwaii Kayaking Adventure
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- The totem poles at the Skung Gwaii (Ninstints)
- Experience Kayak Gwaii Haanas National Park R
- Isolated from British Columbia by the infamous Hecate Strait, Haida Gwaii (formerly, the Queen Charlotte Islands) are ecologically unique. These emerald isles are often referred to as the "Canadian Galapagos."
- Visits to ancient native sites unearth the echoes of stories, traditions
- Haida Gwaii is a singular destination to visit on its own, or combine it with an orca paddle through Johnstone Strait.
- Save up to 32% off trips to every continent on earth
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- Enjoy authentic interactions with the Maasai and Hadzabe
- See the big cats
- See the greatest show on earth the wildebeests migration
- See more animals than you ever thought possible
- See the Endless plains of the Serengeti
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- Close to Natural-Khao Yai National Park;
- Relaxing bike tour at the "Historical Park of Old Sukhothai";
- 1 day Elephant camp tour with elephant ride;
- Colorful overland transfer with temple trips;
- Visit landmark of Myanmar-the Shwedagon Pagoda;
- Golden triangle tour of Yangon, Mandalay and Inle lake
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- See the largest elephant herds in Africa.
- Chances to see Lions, giraffes, zebras and over 500 different birds species.
- Visit Lake Manyara, best known for its rich variety of bird life and tree climbing lion.
- Experience seeing blue wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, and buffalos.
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