Trips by Trip Rating
We rate each itinerary with one of five ratings—Easy, Moderately Easy, Moderate, Moderate to Challenging, Challenging—as a function of the distances, activity times and/or elevation changes involved. Please see the page for each rating level for a better understanding of the amount of activity involved. These ratings are general and subjective and we therefore recommend that you speak with one of our Trip Experts before making your reservation.
Easy
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Trip Length:
8 days/7 nights
Trip Rating: Easy
Price: Cabin Category 1: $5990
Activities: Boat Cruise, Zodiac Excursions, Hiking, Sea Kayaking, Scenic Flight
Our small ship cruise visits the hidden gems big ships never see. Explore millions of acres of Alaska's pristine coastal wilderness by zodiac, kayak and on foot. See whales, grizzlies, eagles, otters, salmon, ancient forests, calving glaciers and more!
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Trip Length:
8 days/7 nights
Trip Rating: Easy
Price: $4595-$5650
Activities: Cruise, Hiking, Kayaking, Zodiac Excursions, Fishing
Our private yachts visit the hidden gems big ships never see. Far from the cruise ship crowds and accompanied by expert naturalists, we explore millions of acres of Alaska's pristine coastal wilderness by zodiac, kayak and on foot. Whales, grizzlies, eagles, salmon, ancient forests, native cultures, calving glaciers and more!
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Trip Length:
11 days/10 nights
Trip Rating: Easy
Price: $5290 to $11,150 depending upon date and cabin class
Activities: Boat Cruise, Zodiac Excursions, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Diving, Sea Kayaking
Experience the last utterly untamed place on earth as we cruise to the "White Continent". Explore giant penguin and seabird colonies, the greatest concentration of sea mammals in the world, and a vast, stark landscape of monstrous icebergs, snow covered mountains and endless glaciers.
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Trip Length:
10 days/9 nights
Trip Rating: Easy
Price: $4700 to $8900 depending on the vessel and cabin type--see the detailed itinerary
Activities: Boat Cruise, Zodiac Excursions, Hiking
Join us on this small ship expedition over 600 miles above the Arctic Circle. Under the "Midnight Sun" we cruise, hike and explore this wonderland of rugged mountains and massive glaciers home to whales, seals, walrus, reindeer and polar bears!
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Trip Length:
8 days/7 nights
Trip Rating: Easy
Price: Cabin Category 1: $5240
Activities: Cruise, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming, Snorkeling, Zodiac Excursions, Shore Visits, Scuba Diving
Explore the spectacular waters off the coast of Baja, Mexico by zodiak, kayak and on foot. Our small ships visit the hidden gems where big ships never go. See whales, dolphins, sea lions, and clouds of colorful fish all along Baja's magical and unspoiled desert wilderness.
Moderately Easy
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Trip Length:
6 days/5 nights
Trip Rating: Moderately Easy
Price: $3098
Activities: Hiking, Biking, Sea Kayaking, Rafting, Scenic Flight, Ferry Ride, Ice Climb, Glacier Ice Hiking
Revel in the majestic beauty of Alaska as we immerse ourselves in a land of crystal glaciers, endless coastline, and abundant wildlife. Exploring the wilderness by land, air and water, we bike along lakes, hike through meadows, raft whitewater, sea kayak majestic Prince William Sound, and fly into the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Sample the spirit of adventure that defines the Alaskan experience.
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Trip Length:
8 days/7 nights
Trip Rating: Moderately Easy
Price: $3798
Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Whitewater Rafting, Sail, Snorkel and SCUBA Dive, Wildlife Viewing, Boat Cruise, Cultural Encounters
Experience two magical UNESCO World Heritage areas--the Wet Tropics and Great Barrier Reef--and see wildlife found nowhere else on earth. From snorkeling and SCUBA diving to rafting and mountain biking, we do it all while enjoying fine Australian cuisine, elegant inns, and a live-aboard boat along the way.
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Trip Length:
7 days/6 nights
Trip Rating: Moderately Easy
Price: $2298
Activities: Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling, Hiking, Surfing, Whale Watching, Town Tour, Boat Rides
Experience the sun-drenched beauty of Baja Mexico. Snorkel and kayak its turquoise waters, hike to waterfalls in the desert, tour a colonial village, cruise for whales and learn to surf! Top it off with evenings at beautiful boutique hotels and in a peaceful fixed tent camp on the bay.
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Trip Length:
7 days/6 nights
Trip Rating: Moderately Easy
Price: $2398
Activities: Hiking, Mayan Temples Tour, Canoeing, Cave Tour, Cave Tubing, Snorkeling, Diving, Free Day, Scenic Flight
Experience Belize's wild jungle and the turquoise waters of the barrier reef. With local guides, explore the jungle on foot and delight in a stunning variety of wildlife. Canoe the gentle Mopan River and snorkel crystal-clear Caribbean waters.
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Trip Length:
15 days/14 nights
Trip Rating: Moderately Easy
Price: $3198 for High Season
Activities: Hiking, Game Drive, Boat Cruise, Mokoro Tour, Scenic Flight, Whitewater Rafting, Bungee Jumping, River Boarding, Museums
This value-priced Botswana camping safari has it all: the Okavango Delta, Moremi and Chobe National Parks, Savuti, Tsodilo Hills World Heritage Site plus Namibia's utterly wild Caprivi game reserves and awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in Zambia.
Moderate
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Trip Length:
6 days/5 nights
Trip Rating: Moderate
Price: $2998
Activities: Hiking, Sea Kayaking, Rafting, Scenic Flight & Bear Viewing
The Kenai is Alaska distilled. Tundra-clad mountains, tidewater glaciers, mist-shrouded coastlines, primeval forests and enough wildlife to fill a dozen rolls of film. Come with us as we hike, raft and kayak this wilderness paradise, including a chance to visit Alaska's Kingdom of the Grizzlies, awesome Katmai National Park.
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Trip Length:
8 days/7 nights
Trip Rating: Moderate
Price: $2998
Activities: Hiking, Sightseeing, Archaeological Sites/Ruins Tours, Train Ride, Boat Cruise
Considered by National Geographic as "one of the 50 places you should visit in your lifetime," Italy's Amalfi Coast is a picturesque network of pathways that once served as the lifeline between terraced lands and rural villages. Along our hikes, we enjoy magnificent views above lemon gardens and vineyards set amidst terraced cliffs over the crystal blue sea.
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Trip Length:
12 days/11 nights
Trip Rating: Moderate
Price: $3498
Activities: Hiking, Biking, Rafting, Festival, Cultural Encounters
Bhutan, nestled in the heart of the great Himalaya, has for centuries remained aloof from the rest of the world. Since its doors were cautiously opened in 1974, visitors have been mesmerized: the environment is pristine, the scenery and architecture awesome and the people hospitable and charming.
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Trip Length:
7 days/6 nights
Trip Rating: Moderate
Price: $2998
Activities: Hiking, Canoeing, Historic Fort Visit
Big Bend National Park, named for the great turn the Rio Grande River makes in southwest Texas, is America's least visited national park due to its remote location. Join us for this week-long glimpse into the splendors of the "Last Frontier of Texas" as we hike to the rim of the Chisos Mountains and canoe along the Mexican border through magnificent Santa Elena Canyon.
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Trip Length:
6 days/5 nights
Trip Rating: Moderate
Price: $2598
Activities: Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Cave Tour
Criss-cross the path of General George Armstrong Custer's 1874 Black Hills Expedition on foot, bicycle and horseback. Expect to see herds of bison, flocks of wild turkeys, pronghorn, elk, mule and white-tailed deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, prairie dogs, and wild burros as we explore the Badlands and Custer State Park. Top it off with some introductory rock climbing at beautiful Sylvan Lake.
Moderate to Challenging
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Trip Length:
13 days/12 nights
Trip Rating: Moderate to Challenging
Price: $2398 for 6 days lodging/ 6 nights camping for February-April 2012
Activities: Hiking, Free Day
Visit and hike through two UNESCO World Heritage Sites --Argentina's Los Glaciares and Chile's Torres del Paine-- and the most important national parks of Patagonia. This trip offers a perfect balance of the outdoors and creature comforts. Keep a watchful eye out for guanacos, lesser rheas, flamingos, condors and eagles as we explore this windswept land.
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Trip Length:
12 days/11 nights
Trip Rating: Moderate to Challenging
Price: $2098 for May and September
Activities: Hiking, Biking, Swimming, Snorkeling, Beach Time
Bali is so picturesque and immaculate it could almost be a painted backdrop. It has rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, dense tropical jungle, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and very friendly people. Lombok is noticeably different than its neighbor--mountainous and lush on the north side and arid savanna on the south.
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Trip Length:
6 days/5 nights
Trip Rating: Moderate to Challenging
Price: $3198
Activities: Hiking
Few areas match the sheer spectacle of the Canadian Rockies. Our creative itinerary features this region's renowned sights, as well as the lesser-known treasures that make The World Outdoors' trips so special. Each day highlights a unique facet of this wonderland, blending the best of Banff and Yoho National Parks. Experience alpine tundra, pristine meadows, and magnificent wilderness.
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Trip Length:
8 days/7 nights
Trip Rating: Moderate to Challenging
Price: $2598
Activities: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Boat Cruise
Patagonia is a landscape created by the forces of wind, ice, volcanic activity and time. Glaciers blanket entire mountain ranges with their icy blue stillness, patiently sculpting granite into magnificent stone structures. ace up your hiking boots for an unforgettable journey at the bottom of the earth as we trek the world famous "W" Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
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Trip Length:
6 days/5 nights
Trip Rating: Moderate to Challenging
Price: $1598
Activities: Hiking
The promise of a backcountry, wilderness experience is fulfilled completely during our multi-day hiking adventure in the heart of Colorado's incomparable high country. By day we explore portions of the 10th Mountain Trail System, the country's most extensive, backcountry accommodation-served trail network. Gaze at the stars at night before settling into the comforts of a European-style chalet.
Challenging
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Trip Length:
10 days/9 nights
Trip Rating: Challenging
Price: $2098
Activities: Hiking
This spectacular tour crosses the Alps from picturesque Bavaria to the glaciated peaks of the Tyrol and on to the Mediterranean Meran on the famous "E5" trekking route. Beautiful mountain huts at 6000 to 9000 feet are mixed with charming hotels and guesthouses down in the valleys. Wildflower-filled meadows, glaciers, and rugged peaks highlight one of Europe's most famous and challenging trails.
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Trip Length:
6 days/5 nights
Trip Rating: Challenging
Price: $2598
Activities: Hiking
These special departures feature the full grandeur of the Grand Canyon as we hike from its North to South Rim, crossing the mighty Colorado River en route. Stimulate your senses and revel in the Canyon's mystery as we enjoy the rim vistas and explore its incredible depths. Beginning with hauntingly beautiful Antelope Canyon, this is the trip of a lifetime that few will experience.
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Trip Length:
11 days/10 nights
Trip Rating: Challenging
Price: $2798
Activities: Hiking
The Dolomites, well known for sheer pinnacles and high walls, are the most stunning mountains in the eastern Alps. This demanding but rewarding trek takes us through wildflower-filled alpine meadows, past blue and green lakes, and above tree line at over 10,000 feet. One of the area's most spectacular hikes leads to our hut at the base of the Tre Cimes Di Lavaredo, the Dolomites' best known landmark.
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Trip Length:
13 days/12 nights
Trip Rating: Challenging
Price: $4098
Activities: Hiking, Cultural Immersion
Climb Africa's highest and most storied summit, 19,344' Mt. Kilimanjaro. Over 90% of our guests make the summit! After the climb take a wildlife safari through the legendary game country of the Serengeti Plain and Ngorongoro Crater.
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Trip Length:
8 days/7 nights
Trip Rating: Challenging
Price: $2998
Activities: Hiking
From Mont Blanc's glacier-clad 15,771' summit, the highest in Western Europe, sublime alpine valleys radiate to three countries creating some of the most awe-inspiring mountain landscapes on the planet. We circle this great peak crossing from France to Italy and Switzerland on foot, savoring the changes in language, architecture and cuisine as much as the magnificent scenery itself.