Adventure Travel

Enjoy photography, birding, and exceptional wildlife viewing as part of a guided small group camping trip exploring the very best reserves and sanctuaries of Botswana.

This high-value bush camping safari offers a superb insight into the cultures, wildlife, and natural environments of famous and little-known sanctuaries of Botswana.

This 22-day safari offers indigenous cultures, the greatest wildlife reserves and spectacular scenery of Namibia, the Okavango, and Victoria Falls.

This is a professionally-guided camping and photography safari in its most refined, luxurious, and comfortable style set in the wildest and most animal-rich sanctuaries of Botswana.

If you don't need fancy lodges, luxury camps, and hotels, this is the perfect value safari for experiencing all the best of southern African nature and culture.

Africa's second-highest mountain attracts trekkers from all over the world who have long envisioned themselves on this majestic earth. The ascent, while not technical, is challenging, yet rewarding.

This is the most scenic, least-utilized and best paced route to the summit of Kili. Choose private arrangements or weekly group departures.

Choose this route up Kilimanjaro for extra time acclimatizing, fewer other hikers and wide ranging views of the sister peaks and target Kibo summit.

Camp in Kilmanjaro's Kibo Crater en route to Uhuru Peak. Descend via the Mweka Route. Guided departures on your dates year around.

Fulfill your life-long goal of climbing Kili. Afterward, search for the "big five" game animals on safari in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Then, congratulate and indulge yourself on Zanzibar's powder white sand beaches.

Visit renowned Berenty, Isalo, Ranomafana and Perinet Reserves, Nosy Be, and meet some of the Malagasy children. Let the Indri Indri's siren song lure you to this magical island, the dancing Verraux's Sifaka enchant you, and its beauty capture your heart!

An exciting exploration of Rabat, Fez, and the Atlas Mountains with their atmospheric Berber villages. Journey by 4x4 and camel to a tented oasis camp deep in the Sahara. Roam deep mountain gorges, wander Marrakech's dense, delightful markets, and more.

Visit one of the world's most amazing and beautifully austere mountain ranges, including the summit of Mount Toubkal -- at 13,300' the highest in north Africa -- on this trekking trip. Start and end in mysterious, magical Marrakech, one the most fascinating cities on earth.

Meditate on Africa's most colorful landscapes. Meet remarkable desert cultures. Track spectacular wildlife where you wouldn't expect it.

Savor the wonders of Nambia from luxury camps in the wild bush.

This is the grand tour that local South Africans might choose for themselves, combining a great variety of culture, wildlife, scenery, and activity on a fast-paced adventure.

Follow the famous Serengeti wildebeest migration through some of the best parks in Tanzania.

With JOURNEYS' amazing Paul Tamwenya as your naturalist guide, seek out shy, highly-endangered Mountain Gorillas on treks, boat trips and a vehicle safari to observe the many mammals and birds of Uganda.

Savor the wonders of Zambia from comfortable mobile camps in the wild bush. This is a great choice if you don't need fancy lodges or luxury camps, and want to experience natural Zambia up close.

Explore the diversity of Tunisia's environments from Tunis and Carthage through the Sahara to the coast and Djerba Island. Meet Tunisians from all walks of life as you retrace North Africa's history and witness an historic ongoing transformation.

Explore the scenic and wildlife wonders of Patagonia with active hiking, sailing, birding, and glacier walking in this land of high peaks, high winds, and high adventure.

Become an ancient Mayan in spirit as you join your expert guide, Luis Godoy, and JOURNEYS Latin American Program Director, Lene Minder, in exploring the ruined cities, living forests, and reconstructed archaeology of a vanished civilization.

Explore two of the most famous natural features of South America with in-depth adventures at Iguazu Falls and the wild Amazon Basin near Manaus.

Three of Brazil's most unique attractions invite your focus on the watery wildlife wonderland of the Pantanal, Rio's scenic natural and architectural beauty, and Iguazu's lush rain forest.

This famous hike of Southern Chile circles the the most scenic mountains in the southern Andes. Delight in spectacular trekking by day and comfortable ecocamps and rustic refugios at night.

The fleet of three identical first-class motor-yachts, M/Y Eric, Flamingo I, and Letty, was custom-designed for Galapagos excursions, offering tremendous value for superior comfort. Two experienced English-speaking...

Immerse yourself in one of the most amazing, diverse, and remote places on earth where the land animals ignore human visitors as they go about their lives, the scenery is stunning and diverse, and the marine life is among the planet's best.

The Eclipse is a perfect base for any Galapagos cruise: a generously proportioned ship with a small yacht atmosphere. Ever since her arrival in 1999, the Eclipse has...

The Evolution looks as boats did in the 1920s but brings a modern level of comfort and safety to explore the wonders of the Galapagos Islands. Accommodating up...

The ghost of Darwin may walk this ship, admiring her classic lines and Victorian elegance. Sail the historic Galapagos islands aboard a completely modernized, comfortable mid-sized yacht.

Enjoy your ship as much as your shore excursions on this classic, refurbished 1920s yacht that comes with a rich history, royal credentials, and elegant, comfortable appointments.

Newly-refurbished in 2011, the luxury catamaran Athala was specifically designed and built to cruise the Galapagos Islands in style. This elegantly-designed ship provides comfort, superior speed, excellent stability, and...

Explore the Galapagos from the comfortable base of a first class luxury catamaran as you immerse yourself in what may be the only great natural paradise remaining in the world in a near-pristine condition - remote, stunning, diverse - perhaps more than your wildest dreams

The Eclipse offers very high quality accommodation and guiding services aboard a ship big enough to afford comfort, but fast enough to offer a full circuit of the best landing points in the Galapagos

Choose this as the best supported, guided, paced, and accommodated trip available for hiking the full traditional Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Join Florine Herendeen for a unique entree into Andean Peru, with generous time in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Enjoy a special JOURNEYS base camp for the spectacular festival of the Virgen del Carmen, way off the tourist path.

Nicaragua is more than you imagined. This is a coffee gourmet's dream java journey and a nature lover's fantasy tropical ecosystem escapade.

Trek through ancient mountain battlegrounds of warrior monks whose legends still echo in deep glacial valleys, never-conquered peaks, and dense, dark forests. Don't trek alone!

Hike to the Himalayan highlights of Nepal and Bhutan for great mountain views, intimate encounters with Buddhist culture, and spectacular natural environments. Savor an insider's view of Sherpa culture. Departs on your schedule.

Trekking through the tiny villages at the base of the towering Burmese Himalayas offers rich nature, tribal hospitality, and an unbounded exploration challenge.

Your family will actively experience China's most appealing wonders on a trip paced for learning, laughing, and building cross-cultural understanding.

Stalk tigers, leopards, and other felines in the great national parks of India with our senior naturalist, Avi Sakhrel, on this Special Signature trip. Consider the snow leopard tracking extension.

Indulge your passions for finding and learning about the world's wildlife and habitats on this South India wildlife odyssey to parks and wild areas on the country's southern roads -- and forest paths -- less traveled. Let our superlative guide, Avi, show you the way.

Join a small group with expert naturalists in this search for tigers and other wildlife in the parks of northern India and visit both famous and lesser-known sites and sanctuaries.

Since our first Everest trek in 1978, JOURNEYS guides have led hundreds of hikers on personalized visits to the greatest mountain on earth. JOURNEYS first began with this great trek!

Hike the scenic foothills beneath towering Annapurna, spending comfortable nights in cozy, hospitable guest houses along your trail. Porters carry your gear.

Soak up medieval magic in fascinating Kathmandu, then trek mountain ridges and ride swirling river currents through tranquil lands and traditional villages. Meet friendly Nepalese and learn about their rich, varied, and ancient culture.

This is a rugged trek at high elevations that takes you back in time and upward in your imagination of inspiring cultural and natural experiences.

Hike to the heart of the Sherpa homeland and stay awhile in a cozy Sherpa lodge nestled in the highest valley of Nepal's Himalayas.

Meet the indigenous people of Thailand by trekking to their remote villages. This is a walk back in time, leaving technology trappings behind.

Make the most of your time in this intriguing destination with wildlife exploration and visits to historical sights and ruins. And -- consider an extension to the Maldives or India.

Japan is a spectacular dynamic destination for the entire family. Experience the profound traditions and the 21st century energy. Join a group in summer or visit on your dates. Early April is cherry blossom time!

Here's a very active Greek adventure that can be tailored for your family with hiking and river rafting in the Louisos gorge as well as exploration in Olympia, Nafplio, Mycenae, and Athens.

Experience the energy and excitement of learning and exploring with other JOURNEYS families and a fantastic fun-loving guide. Enjoy lots of hands-on fun and interactions with Greek families in Athens, Nafplio, Delphi, and the islands of Tinos and Mykonos.

Savor spectacular wildlife, scenery, geology, and Viking history of Greenland and Iceland on an active adventure with day hiking, kayaking, Zodiac exploration, helicopter overflights, and optional glacier walking. Will Weber will accompany this new JOURNEYS Signature Trip.

Set foot on one of the world's most geothermally active places, exploring the sea and the mountains while finding glaciers and waterfalls in this mystical and amazing wild place. Afterward, relax in the otherworldly cobalt-colored waters of the Blue Lagoon.

Hike seaside cliffs and villages and experiencing the landscape much as the ancient Anatolians and Byzantines did. Get to know the historic and cosmopolitan capital of Istanbul. Explore the surreal caves and culture of Cappadocia.

Explore classical Turkey, from exotic yet cosmopolitan Istanbul to otherworldly Cappadocia. Experience the charm of small towns, explore ancient sites, swim in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, and more.

This special JOURNEYS itinerary was selected by Travel + Leisure Magazine as a "Trip of the Month". Fantastic, comprehensive, exploration of Turkey with special features and pricing.

Explore the ancient landmarks in Jordan and Israel. Visit the Dead Sea, the rose city of Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem. (Also see Egypt itineraries.)

Travel Down Under to be moved by the dramatic experience of a total eclipse, spending time before and after in Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Australia's rain forests, and more.

See the spectacular Hagen sing-sing and the fabled Sepik River, Tari Highlands, and Waghi Valley, all with top-level accommodations and an expert escort.

Witness the famous Hagen sing-sing show, then visit the fabled Sepik River, Tari Highlands, and Waghi Valley accompanied by great local guides.

Combine a classic sing-sing show with explorations of the fabled Sepik River, Tari Highlands, and Waghi Valley, all with top-level accommodations.

Accompanied by our great local guide, Cedric, and Journeys founder, Will Weber, witness the famous Hagen sing-sing show, then visit the fabled Sepik River, Tari Highlands, and Waghi Valley.

Cross the Antarctic Circle and sail much farther south along the Antarctic peninsula than most trips while enjoying options for kayaking and camping on the icy coast.

Don't just view Antarctica: hike, kayak, camp, ski, and climb it! This is an active person's polar dream trip for energetically engaging the ice.

Combine the Antarctic peninsula with visits to the wildlife-rich Falklands and South Georgia on a small polar exploration ship equipped for kayaking, camping, and numerous landings.

The Arctic's harsh climate defeated many explorers in the past, but you'll conquer the region's dense pack ice aboard the Yamal, one of the world's most powerful icebreakers.

Undertake a complete circumnavigation of the major islands of the Svalbard Archipelago, making frequent shore stops to hike, photograph, bird or to simply admire the spectacular scenery. The August 2 departure is a special polar bear safari for families!

This trip offers adventuresome travelers the stunning visual impact of an iceberg-covered sea and the awe-inspiring beauty of glaciers flowing into tranquil fjords. Intense green colors, leafy tundra, and colorful settlements add to the trip's rich character. Add an Iceland extension.

Take the family on a complete circumnavigation of the major islands of the Svalbard Archipelago, making frequent shore stops to hike, photograph, bird, or simply admire the spectacular scenery. This August 2 departure is a special polar bear safari for families!