Exploratory

Exploratory trips promise only that you will be among the first travelers to experience a new destination or itinerary. It might be a newly-opened trek route in Bhutan, a new wildlife tour of new national parks in Gabon, an experimental trip based on small coffee farms in Nicaragua, or an attempt to link different countries or destinations in an extended theme based trip. You might have to accept some delays, some problems with language, limited food options, uncertain transportation, bad roads, risks to personal safety and limitations on how much luggage you can bring. The U.S. Department of State may have scary things to say about these destinations. Still interested? Consider some of the options below. (Some of our customers only take this category of trip, time after time.)

EXPLORATORY TRIPS
Ecuador: Aboard Eric-Flamingo-Letty, Southern Circuit
Cost: $3,750-$4,550  •  Duration: 11 days  •  Friday, biweekly departures (cruise departs on Sunday). Call for dates and special family departures.

  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 naturalist guides attend...

Active Antarctica Adventure
Cost: $4,595-$21,595  •  Duration: 12 days  •   9 upcoming departures •  Sea Adventurer

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.

Peru: Active in the Andes
Cost: $3,175  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Jul. 26-Aug. 6, 2014

Combine hiking, biking, rafting, cross-cultural engagement and archaeological discovery in one fantastic, seamless itinerary.

Turkey: Cappadocia, Ephesus and the Coast
Cost: $4,295  •  Duration: 17 days  •   Privately on Request

Sail by gulet to small Mediterranean coves, wander among fairy chimneys and cave dwellings in Cappadocia, explore some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world in Ephesus, and seek out grand mosques while experiencing everything Istanbul has to offer.

Charming Czech Republic
Cost: $3,560  •  Duration: 8 days  •   Privately on Request

Join us in exploring Renaissance palaces, historical towns, and contemporary, bustling metropolises. Enjoy the natural beauty of two national parks, and stop for lunch along the Vltava River in Prague.

Iceland & Greenland: Fire and Ice
Cost: $6,575  •  Duration: 13 days

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.

Tanzania: Full Moon Kili Summit, Safari & Zanzibar
Cost: $5,725  •  Duration: 15 days  •   3 upcoming departures

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.

Arctic & Greenland: Greenland Discovery
Cost: $4,395  •  Duration: 8 days  •   11 upcoming departures or Privately on Request

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.

Iceland Glaciers and Waterfalls
Cost: $3,475  •  Duration: 7 days  •   Privately on Request

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.

Nicaragua Eco-Escape
Cost: $3,250  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Jan. 18-26, 2014 or Privately on Request

Settle into the waterscapes and lush volcanic landscapes of Nicaragua. Note Nicaraguans' friendliness and pride. Stroll the plaza and boulevards of colonial Granada, walk the trails of Masaya and Mombacho volcanoes, visit the "pueblos blancos", explore Ometepe Island, and watch the sunset over the Pacific.

India: Rajasthan Royal Wildlife Safari
Cost: $5,375  •  Duration: 14 days  •   Privately on Request

Expert naturalists lead this search for tigers and other wildlife in the parks of northern India. Visit both famous and lesser-known sites and sanctuaries.

Indonesia: Savoring Sumatra
Cost: $3,295  •  Duration: 12 days  •  Jul. 13-24, 2014

Join this exploratory departure accompanied by JOURNEYS founder and director Will Weber. Explore wildlife-rich rainforests, volcanic mountainscapes, and distinctive cuisine, cultures, and architecture.

Scotland: Scottish Highlands Adventure
Cost: $4,295  •  Duration: 11 days  •   Privately on Request

Experience the varied terrain thorough the highlands and spend two full days on the Isle of Skye. Overnight in a historic castle, climb to ridge tops for breathtaking views, meander lovely villages, and celebrate in a Scotch whiskey distillery.

Scotland: Scottish Highlands Week
Cost: $3,345  •  Duration: 8 days  •   Privately on Request

Wander the Highlands with a guide who can tailor each day's walks and sights to your tastes (haggis, anyone?). Daily hikes are punctuated by cultural adventures. Have a dram at a distillery, enjoy the wilds of the Cairngorms, and overnight in a historic castle.

Tanzania: Top of Africa-Kili Climb: Shira Route
Cost: $3,795  •  Duration: 10 days  •   37 upcoming departures or Privately on Request

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

Morocco: Toubkal Trekking
Cost: $2,550  •  Duration: 11 days  •   Privately on Request

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.

Trekking the Albanian Alps
Cost: $2,545  •  Duration: 9 days  •  Sep. 29-Oct. 7, 2013 or Privately on Request

Encounter the Alps in their remotest corner, in Northern Albania. Walk shepherds' paths among medieval castles, mountain springs, traditional villages, and picturesque passes. Begin and end in Tirana, where you will see a city still unfolding after the end of Communism.

Turkey Coast & Cave Adventure Trek
Cost: $3,995  •  Duration: 14 days  •   Privately on Request

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.

Africa: West African Kingdoms
Cost: $6,350  •  Duration: 21 days  •   4 upcoming departures •  Guaranteed Departure - ON SALE NOW $5,080

Enter ancient kingdoms. Encounter distinct local customs. Witness voodoo rituals. This unusual trip is a great fit for culturally adventurous travelers.

Zambia: Wild Zambezi Camping Safari
Cost: $4,050  •  Duration: 10 days  •   8 upcoming departures or Privately on Request

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.

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