adventure travel

A Wildlife Expedition Deep into Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks in the Winter On this small-group Yellowstone adventure: Search for wolves in the remote Lamar Valley with on-site scientists Travel by private snowcoach to Old Faithful and watch geysers erupt against the snow Journey by sleigh across the National …

January 2 – 23, 2013 In the spirit of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica expedition, our exploration of the White Continent offers in-depth Antarctica, South Georgia, and Falkland Islands adventure travel – all while seamlessly combining rich natural history with some of Mother Nature’s most rugged and dramatic landscapes. Your three-week …

Backroads is truly passionate about experiencing the world actively and seeking out the perfect blend of activities to showcase the most enriching and authentic features of a place. Whether you’re biking tranquil country lanes or strolling through Renaissance hill towns, you can always count on activities that are woven into …

The Tiwi Islands are just a short flight (20 minutes across the Timor Sea) from the mainland of the Northern Territory in Australia, but they are a world away in tradition. Though Bathurst and Melville are just 80 km from Darwin, they are not accessible without a tour. When you …

A great cure for your fear of heights is zip lining!  I experienced my first zip line in the beautiful rain forests of Puerto Vallarta. As I stepped onto the first platform, and looked at the ground 90 feet below, my heart was pounding with fear to the max.  I was about …