AFRICA ADVENTURE COMPANY Experience Africa in all its splendor on a unique wildlife safari for independent travelĀ· ers and small groups (6-8). Join one of our adventurous programs or customize your own private trip. We wrote the guidebook "Africa's Top Wildlife Countries," now in its fifth edition, to plan your safari. And the "African Safari Journal" is the perfect guide/ diary to document your travels.
800-882-9453 www.africa-adventure.com
ABERCROMBIE & KENT'S
ACTIVE ADVENTURE HOUDAYS Safari and eco-adventures; mountain climb- ing and river rafting; archaeological and cul- tural explorations; shipboard expeditions; walking in Europe; fishing Alaska's backwa- ters. On a group departure or independent itinerary A&K EXPEDITIONS are surprising, excit ing, educational, challenging, roman- tic, unpredictable and fun.
E-mail: abercrombiekent.com 800-323-7308
www.abercrombiekent.com
ADVENTURE CENTER Adventure Center's Intrepid programs offer an adventurous way to discover Southeast Asia, avoiding mainstream tourism. Stay in small guest-houses, meet the people, trek, explore and more. Over 85 t rips in Vietnam, Thailand, China, India, Indonesia. 21 day Essence of China, $1590. 21 day Vietnam $945. Free brochure: Adventure Center, 1311-BL 63rd St, Emeryville, CA 94608.
E-mail: bl@adventure-center.com 800-227-8747
www.adventure-cent er.com
AIRTREKS.COM Specialist in around-the-world airfares and land adventures in Nepal, Tibet, India and East Africa since 1987. RTW airfares from $995; Mt Everest trek in Nepal, 28 day, just $1,915. Build your own R1W fare at www.highadv.com. or ask for our free catalog.
E-mail: airtreks@highadv.com 888-258-5902 (24hrs) www.airtreks.com
CARADONNA CARIBBEAN TOURS-SCUBA DIVING AND ADVENTURE TRAVEL
SPECIALISTS Worldwide travel packages customized just for you from your home city. Lowest prices, bulk airfares, special group rates. Up-to- date first-hand knowledge of most destina- t ions. In business since 1985 ... Try us!
E-mail: sales@caradonna.com 800-330-6611 www.caradonna.com
CROSS COUNTRY
INTERNATIONAL Horseback riding and walking. Cross- Country International offers the best horse- back riding and walking vacations in Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Spain, Italy, Wales, Costa Rica and USA. All levels are welcome. Great scenery, great food, great horseback riding, walking and hiking.
E-mail: xcintl@aol.com 800-828-8768 www.walkingvacations.com www.equestrianvacations.com
DISCOVER THE WORLD
OUTSIDE Unique hik'lng, mountain biking and multi- sport backcountry adventures for all abili- ties throughout western North America since 1988. Plus Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Peru, Baja and Belize. Small groups, local guides, great foods, cozy inns, or scenic camps. Singles, family and custom departures.
E-mail:
fun@TheWorldOutside,com 800-488-8483 www.TheWorldOutside.com
G.A.P, ADVENTURES! G.A.P. Adventures welcomes you to every corner of the globe with a new perspec- tive, We are a company of travelers who are dedicated to showing you the world face to face. Our groups are small, our impact is low and sustainable tourism is at the forefront of our agenda. 600 Adventures, 100 Countries, 1 World for the New Traveler ... we are the Great Adventure People!
E-mail: adventure@gap.ca 800-692-5495 www.gapadventures.com
GLOBAL ADVENTURES Kayak and sail to the coastlines of BELIZE, CUBA and CANADA. All trips are designed to introduce the traveler to the local culture and natural history of the areas we travel. Wait no longer for a trip of a lifetime.
E-mail: info@globaladventures.bc.ca 800-781-2269
www.globaladventures.bc.ca
GORP TRAVEL There's a new way to research, prepare for and book the world's greatest trips. Discover GORP. com, the world's premier internet community for the adventurous traveler. Compelling articles, dazzling photography, traveler testimonials, an extensive, searchable trip database and when you are ready, a skilled and friendly expert to assist you in finding the perfect escape. GORp, P.O. Box 1486, Boulder, CO 80306
877-404-GORP www.gorp.com
HIMALAYAN TRAVEL, INC. ADVENTURE VACATIONS
WORLDWIDE Trekking, wildlife safaris, cycling, cultural tours and overland expeditions in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, Britain, South & Central America. The source for affordable interna- t ional adventure travel since 1978. Huge range of trips and departure dates. Color trip catalogs available free on request, but please specify your geographic area(s) of interest.
E-mail: himalayantravel@cshore,com
800-225-2380 (24 hrs) www.gorp.com/hirntravel.htm
MIR CORP SPECIALTY TRAVEL Venture off the beaten path with MIR, des- t ination specialists to Russia, Ukraine, China, Mongolia, Tibet, Central Asia, Iran, the Caucasus, the Baltics, Central/East Europe. Small group adventures and a full range of services for independent travelers. Free brochure.
800-424-7289 www.mircorp.com
MUKUNI-WILDERNESS
WHITEWATER EXPEDITIONS Ready to jump off the beaten path and into the REAL WORLD? Plunge from the con- crete jungle into one of the most pristine regions of the Amazon on PERU'S Class IV Rio Tambopata or BOLIVIA'S Class V Rio Tuichi. Learn insider secrets from tribal vit- lagers while paddling the surging WHITE- WATER of the PHILIPPINES' highlands, Himalayan INDIA, or NEPAL. Enjoy a traffic jam of river otters on Idaho's Wild and Scenic Salmon River. Internationally renowned guides, naturalists and story- tellers lead our small group, environmen- tally-minded river expeditions.
E-mail: info@mukuni.com 800-235-3085 www.mukuni.com
PANGAEA ADVENTURES Sea kayaking and sailing vacations in Alaska and Baja. Kayak near glaciers in the majestic Prince William Sound with sea otters and whales! Escape to the warm beaches of Baja with kayaking, snorkeling and relaxation. Comfort camping, sailboat supported, chef catered, active vacations. Call for a free brochure.
E-mail: pangaea@cal.net 800-660-9637
QUARK EXPEDITIONS-
THE POLAR CRUISE EXPERTS Expedit ion cruises South: to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falklands and the frozen Ross Sea OR North: the North Pole, Greenland, Canada and the fabled Northwest and Northeast Passages. With Ice Strengthened and Ice Breaking Vessels WE GO ANYWHERE!
E-mail:
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