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January 2011
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Unique Trips for the Active Traveler
From our very first days, adventure has played an integral role in almost everything National Geographic does. Now we invite you to share in this thrilling tradition through our newest travel program, National Geographic Adventures. We've crafted 11 unique itineraries for active travelers that combine spectacular places, cultural interaction, and a higher level of physical activity. From the peaks of Patagonia to the Serengeti Plain, you'll trek through fabled landscapes and veer far off the beaten path, discovering wild places on foot, on horseback, or by kayak. Check out these exciting new trips below. | |
What makes a National Geographic Adventure?
Our itineraries are unique, whether you’re setting off across the Mongolian steppe on horseback, hiking through the Andes on your way to Machu Picchu, or climbing a little-known route up Mount Kilimanjaro. You’ll travel in small groups of no more than 16 in the company of top guides. After each active day, unwind in comfort: settle into cozy mountain lodges, charming local hotels, or spacious tents beneath the stars. And, wherever possible, enjoy the insider’s perspective of National Geographic’s experts in the field.
We’ve partnered with the highly respected adventure travel company Mountain Travel Sobek to get you out into some of the world’s most remote and spectacular places. Take a look at the itineraries and activity levels below to find the trip that is right for you.
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Alaska by Sea Kayak: Whales, Bears, and Ice
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| | 9 Days • 2011: July 15–23, July 30–August 7, August 6–14 | | Activity Level: MODERATE | Explore one of the wildest places on Earth by kayak. Encounter whales and dolphins off beautiful Chichagof Island and watch brown bears angling for salmon at Pack Creek. Venture deep into Glacier Bay National Park and spend two days paddling through this otherworldly wilderness of iceberg-strewn bays and jagged mountains.
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Bhutan: Chomo Lhari Trek
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| | 15 Days • 2011: October 1–15, October 22–November 5 | | Activity Level: ULTIMATE CHALLENGE! |  Trek through the gorgeous realm of snowy peaks that tower above the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan. Discover historic dzongs and age-old monasteries inhabited by red-robed monks, as you hike in the shadow of spectacular Chomo Lhari (23,997 feet), Bhutan’s most sacred mountain. Learn more.
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2011 Adventures
at a glance: | | Chile and Argentina: Hiking Patagonia
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| 14 Days • 2011: October 24–November 6, November 26–December 9, December 27, 2011–January 9, 2012
14 Days • 2012: January 23–February 5, February 13–26 | | Activity Level: MODERATE TO STRENUOUS | Set out to discover Patagonia’s most extraordinary parks on foot, hiking amid the ice-clad pinnacles of Chile’s Torres del Paine and the jagged granite crest of Mount Fitz Roy in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park.
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England Coast to Coast
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| | 13 Days • 2011: July 3–15, August 28–September 9 | | Activity Level: MODERATE | Cross England on foot, hiking 137 miles through the mystical landscapes of three national parks: the gem-like lakes and rolling mountains of the Lake District; the long green valleys of the Yorkshire Dales; and the wild, heather-covered hills of the North York Moors.
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Hiking Italy's Dolomites
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| | 8 Days • 2011: July 7–14, August 28–September 4 | | Activity Level: MODERATE | Italy’s Dolomite mountains rise up like a cathedral of rock, full of rugged peaks and stunning pinnacles. Take to the mountain trails to experience this incomparable landscape on a variety of hikes. Discover alpine lakes and meadows with breathtaking ridgeline views, and enjoy delectable Italian food and wine.
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Mongolian Horse Trek
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| | 14 Days • 2011: July 1–14, July 18–31 | | Activity Level: MODERATE | View Mongolia from the perspective of a nomad. Ride horseback across the vast Mongolian steppe. Settle into a private ger camp nestled in a lush valley, and spend time visiting nomad families. Go fishing in nearby rivers, try your hand at Mongolian archery, and get an intimate look at Naadam at a local celebration.
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| | 19 Days • 2011: October 8–26, October 22–November 9 | | Activity Level: ULTIMATE CHALLENGE! | Everest’s daunting summit soars so high that trekking to its base camp (17,590 feet) alone is an adventure of the highest sort. Join National Geographic on a Himalayan trek to Everest’s South Face Base Camp through some of the world’s most spectacular mountain scenery.
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Peru: Machu Picchu Inn to Inn
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| 10 Days • 2011: May 30–June 8, July 4–13, August 29–September 7
10 Days • 2011: September 25–October 4, October 22–31 | | Activity Level: MODERATE TO STRENUOUS | Wind your way from lodge to lodge through the luxuriant forests and towering summits of Peru’s stunning Cordillera Vilcabamba mountain range. End each day at a picturesque mountain lodge, enjoying a cozy fire and delicious meal. As our trek culminates, you'll find yourself standing above the splendid citadel of Machu Picchu.
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Spain: Trails and Treasures of Andalucía
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| | 10 Days • 2011: October 19–28, October 29–November 7 | | Activity Level: MODERATE | Delve into Andalucía, a land of craggy peaks and massive cathedrals, flamenco and guitar, ancient mountain villages and historic cities. Set out on hikes amid the verdant valleys and whitewashed, Berber-style villages of Las Alpujarras, and go trekking in the thick forests and dramatic gorges of Spain’s largest national park.
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| 10 Days • 2011: September 14–23, October 17–26, December 12–21
10 Days • 2012: January 16–25, February 24–March 4 | | Activity Level: ULTIMATE CHALLENGE! | Climb through five climate zones on your way up Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest summit. Following the lesser-known Lemosho Route, take in incredible views, explore geological formations and glaciers, and spend a night on the crater floor. Cap off your adventure with an optional safari extension in Tanzania's most legendary wildlife reserves.
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Tanzania: Walking with the Maasai
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| 11 Days • 2011: September 1–11, October 1–11
11 Days • 2012: January 16–25, February 24–March 4 | | Activity Level: EASY TO MODERATE | Encounter the wildlife-rich landscapes of Tanzania from a unique cultural perspective: walking alongside local tribespeople. Enjoy an intimate view of Maasai culture as you explore the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater on hikes and game drives, and experience the daily life of the Hadza bushmen, some of the last hunter-gatherers on Earth.
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