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Adventure and Sports Recommendations
Swim with the whale sharks
It's time to plan a summer trip to the Yucatan to swim with the largest fish in the world: whale sharks, docile behemoths that grow to 40 feet or more in length, that migrate here to enjoy the warm Mexican-Caribbean Sea. Combine with visiting Mayan ruins. (5 days, custom arranged, July and August)
Walk the Path of the Gods
... the glorious Amalfi Coast...
Spectacular views, astounding architecture and history, grand hospitality. Exclusive hotels that take your breath away in Capri, Positano and Ravello. Private boats ensure incredible access and glamorous entrances abound. (6 nts, from $5,995 or $7,995 per person)
A Private Jet World Journey
Reduce your bucket list!
The Amazon, Easter Island, Samoa, Papau New Guinea, Bali & Komodo, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Kenya and Monaco...these are the highlights on this stupendous 26-day world voyage by private jet limited to 50 guests. (Oct 6, 2013, $105,000 per person based on double occupancy)
Golf St. Andrews
We'll guarantee your tee-times on the Old Course. Programs include three or more rounds of golf based on four-somes; accommodation at a choice of hotels; internal transfers; clubhouse lunches and many other features. does not open on Sundays and it is not possible to make advance reservations for Saturdays. Golfers must be in possession of a handicap certificate showing 24 or less for men and 36 or less for women. IApril thru Oct., 3 nt packages from approx. $2,700 pp)
Biking in Central Vietnam
How about a 10km bike trip visiting local families around Tra Nhieu village, located nearby Hoi An, and learning how the village subsists on making rice, wine, noodles and rice paper. Then riding on to the water coconut jungle and rowing a traditional bamboo basket boat on the river. By trip end, a local foot massage would be just the thing!
World Cup Soccer, Brazil 2014
Be in the heart of the action when the World Cup descends upon Brazil. We have 7-day custom packages using 4- and 5-star hotels in the Copacabana area in Rio as a base, with the flexibility of selecting the games of your choice. Departures are set up in "waves" throughout the month of the tournament: June 12 - 17, June 18 - 23 and June 24 - 29, and include three matches (two in Rio and one out of city, including transfers), on-site host, city sightseeing and more. (One week packages from $8,695)
Adventuring on Lindblad Expedition cruises
National Geographic’s experts will enrich your cruise experience.
Charles Darwin called the Galapagos the “center of creation.” Your visit to the archipelago of volcanic islands off the coast of Ecuador is like turning back the hands of time, revealing Mother Nature’s broad spectrum of wildlife. Marine iguanas and giant tortoises freely roam about you next to waved albatross and Galapagos penguins, the only one of its kind living in a tropical environment. This immersion in Eden with expert naturalists is the highlight of your Lindblad Expedition National Geographic cruise. Plus, you can enjoy signature exclusives while on an adventure cruise unlike any other in the world.
Adventure in Patagonia
There’s little doubt that when Ferdinand Magellan rounded Cape Horn, where the Atlantic meets the Pacific, and arrived in Patagonia during his first-ever trek around the world, he marveled at its stunning beauty. The highlight of a Patagonian vacation is a visit to Torres del Paine National Park, one of South America’s newest nature reserves boasting a stunning array of mountains, glaciers, lakes and forest, as well as some fabulous lodges. Explore this natural wonder by vehicle, on horseback along the back trails, by boat with trips across Lake Grey to its namesake glacier, on zodiac boats down the Serrano River, or by foot with treks ranging from easy walks to much more extensive explorations.
Engage with Tanzania
From a safari in Ngorongoro Crater to scaling Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Variety is the spice of life. That’s what attracts tourists toTanzania. The country is legendary for its safari tours, with over 25,000 large animals living in Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. Here you’ll experience wildebeest, elands, reedbucks and flamingos all living in harmony within the park. After your safari, the islands of Zanzibar provide dozens of beaches to soak up the African sun. If adventure and exploration are on your checklist, head north to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, where guide services lead you every step of the way. Let us take care of the steps to get you there.
Active Costa Rica
Endless activities surrounded by natural wonders...
The country of Costa Rica may be small, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for with its biodiversity and the adventures that await you. Bordered by both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Oceans, you can choose from a myriad options, from parasailing, paddle surfing and other water sports. Venture to the interior of the tropical country and strap yourself in for a zip line ride, hop on an ATV, and careen down a rushing river to take in a unique view of the dense jungles and volcanoes that stretch throughout the country. In the evening, finish off your adventures soaking in Tabacon’s natural hot springs. After all these activities, you’ll appreciate the comfort of our hand-picked resorts.
Hike the Inca Trail
Step back in time and experience history by foot
The Inca Trail offers you one of the world’s most unique hikes. You ascend the Andes mountain range and pass through cloud forests and alpine tundra. On the interwoven routes, you reach elevations of over 12,000 feet. Small Inca ruins dot your path along with tunnels and settlements. Your reward is reaching one of the most famous landmarks on earth: Machu Picchu, which sits 7,970 feet above sea level. The Lost City of the Incas, built in the 15th century overlooking the Urubamba Valley of Peru, provides you a glimpse of history, culture and hidden adventure.
Explore Europe by Bike
Enjoy the sunshine on your shoulders as you enjoy Europe
You feel a sense of freedom on the road, smelling the fresh breeze as you’re pedaling along. On your bicycle sights are up close and personal, offering more intimate experiences of towns otherwise passed over on motor tours. With a guide and van support, biking through the European countryside offers you extensive variety and personal options along the way. With different styles of tours and itineraries throughout Europe, let us arrange the one that best fits you.