Nature Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025
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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Theme
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
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Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy &am ...

- Cycle well-paved bike paths amid stunning alpine beauty in France and Switzerland
- Pedal along three stunning lakes of the Rhône-Alpes region–Geneva, Annecy, and Saint-André–delighting in bike paths along the Rhône and Isère rivers
- Savor Swiss and French cuisine and wine to fuel and enhance your journey, from fondues and Fendant to coq au vin and Pinot Noir
- Stroll the atmospheric medieval Old Towns of Annecy and Chambéry, grand cultural capitals of once-mighty French kingdoms
- Savor a two-night stay in a grand French château, built in 1450 by a chivalrous noble family
Arizona: Saguaro National Park & the Sonoran Desert

- Explore the walking trails and fascinating exhibits of the highly regarded Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.
- Bike and picnic among the beautiful saguaro cacti of Saguaro National Park.
- Visit the Tumacácori National Historical Park for a self-guided tour, home to three Spanish mission communities and beautiful orchards and gardens.
- Cycle on The Loop, named the number one bike path in America by USA Today, through vibrant Tucson, along the Santa Cruz and the Rillito Rivers.
- Savor local cuisine infused with Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo-American influences.
France: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux & Avignon

- Delve into the imagination of artist Vincent van Gogh on a private guided tour.
- Roll through pastoral landscapes of olive groves, vineyards, farms, and villages, set against the lofty Alpilles.
- Stride across the Pont du Gard, the magnificent, UNESCO-cited Roman aqueduct.
- Join a local guide on a tour of Avignon, the “City of the Popes.”
Greece: Sparta, Monemvasia & the Peloponnesia ...

- Uncover the treasures of the hillside medieval gem of Mystras, the Byzantine Empire’s cultural capital for nearly a millennium, with an expert archaeologist-guide.
- Savor the recipes and the flavors of ancient Byzantine cuisine during a special dinner.
- Walk through the maze of alleyways in the medieval castle town of Monemvasia, a crossroads of civilizations with Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian, and Ottoman influences.
- Cruise around the monolithic Rock of Monemvasia.
- Join a taverna owner on a shrimp-harvesting excursion, then join him for a cooking lesson and prepare garidopetoules—a savory shrimp pancake.
Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Ch ...

- Indulge in the lakeside amenities of a historic resort.
- Stroll the shop-lined streets of Middlebury, one of Vermont’s inimitable charming towns.
- Pedal the Champlain Valley’s gently rolling farmlands, dotted with typical red barns, silos, and dairy cows.
- Marvel at stunning Green Mountain vistas as you cycle through the quaint farmland of Panton.
- Pause on your own to visit the Morgan Horse Farm, where the famed breed is bred and preserved.
Vietnam: Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An & Saigon

- Explore Hanoi on two guided tours and a cyclo (rickshaw) ride.
- Attend a performance that’s unique to Vietnamese culture: a water puppet show.
- Delve into Vietnam’s ancient history on a guided tour of the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City of Hue.
- Admire shifting landscapes of fish and duck farms, rice paddies, palm forests, mountains, and coastline on scenic cycling routes.
- Savor the local cuisine—including a hands-on class at a cooking school.
Holland & Belgium Bike & Boat: Amsterdam ...

- Cycle along tranquil rivers and past meadows, dairy farms, quaint villages, and polder countrysides.
- Get acquainted with local people—and local life—during a visit to a family home.
- Join a local guide for a boat tour of Ghent, whose history dates to around 600 AD.
- View the famous Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Heritage site.
- Sip authentic Belgian beer during a special tasting on board.
Colorado: Aspen to Vail, Valleys of the Rockies

- Ride among alpine peaks and breathe bracingly clean air as you discover the majestic beauty of the Colorado Rockies
- Enjoy easy, hand-selected routes that take advantage of descending canyons, valley floors, recreational trails, and paved bike paths
- Marvel at the breathtaking views of “The Bells,” twin 14,000-foot summits mirrored in sublime reflection at Maroon Lake
- Cycle the gradual descent through the Roaring Fork Valley on the car-free Rio Grande Trail from Aspen to Glenwood Springs
- Learn about early settlers and the history of the 19th-century Colorado Silver Boom during an interpretive walk through a deserted mining town
Maine: Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park

- Ride along Rockefeller’s historic, car-free carriage roads through Acadia National Park
- Browse Bar Harbor’s enticing shops, art galleries, and seafood bars
- Ride through a refreshing and unspoiled landscape of rugged coastline, forested coves, and idyllic fishing harbors
- Pause at Jordan Pond’s pristine waters reflecting the beautiful curves of the Bubbles, two of Acadia’s distinctive small peaks
- Sample the Pine State’s famous mouth-watering scones, pies, cobblers, and martinis infused with Maine blueberries
Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Fore ...

- Explore three countries on a single journey—on one memorable day you eat breakfast in Switzerland, lunch in France, and dinner in Germany.
- Cycle through idyllic countryside, framed by the Vosges Mountains, providing a stunning backdrop for your adventure.
- Immerse yourself in the dual French and German culture of Alsace, and learn about the region’s history as a hotly contested territory.
- Behold Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages in France. It’s even won awards for its overflowing flower boxes decorating the half-timbered buildings and cobblestone streets!
- Stroll through the cobbled streets of Colmar’s old town and embark on a “floating tour” of La Petite Venise (Little Venice) aboard a small boat.
- Cycle some of the most scenic stretches of the Route des Vins—the Wine Route. Pause along the way to taste some of the world-class wines produced here.
The Netherlands Bike & Boat: Springtime in Ho ...

- Learn how historic windmills work and how they are used to reclaim land called “polders.”
- View rare and historic flower bulbs at the flower garden museum, Hortus Bulborum.
- Explore the living catalogue of spring flowers at Keukenhof Gardens.
- Explore Holland’s “Green Heart,” a rural and peaceful nature zone.
Chile: Coastal Vistas & Vineyards

- Marvel at Humboldt penguins and sea lions as they lounge on islands just offshore.
- Join a captain in his small boat and help him bring in the catch of the day.
- Admire the pride of Viña del Mar, the Reloj de Flores—a large clock made of flowers.
- Stroll the cobbled, winding streets of hillside Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a local guide.
- Blend your own wine with a sommelier, then have it bottled and labeled to go.
Utah: Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks

- Cycle among the dramatic red sandstone landscapes of Snow Canyon.
- Ride to Bryce Canyon City along the Red Canyon Bicycle Trail, a stunning canvas of red earth, low shrub, and rising slopes.
- Marvel at the spindly hoodoos of Bryce Canyon at the park’s famed Inspiration Point.
- Explore the unique geological formations of Bryce Canyon by foot when you opt for a half-day hike.
- Pedal along the Pa’rus Trail, tracing the Virgin River, and follow the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive to the Temple of Sinawava, a spectacular natural amphitheater.
Danube Bike & River Cruise: Budapest to Prague

- Unpack once, then bike and boat along the Danube in four countries and three cultural capitals—all on one trip.
- Follow the car-free and scenic Danube and EuroVelo 6 bike paths in this bicycle-friendly region.
- Enjoy an exclusive Viennese concert with the music of Strauss and Mozart.
- Choose to be as active or relaxed as you wish from our menu of cycling routes and walking tours.
- Visit one of the oldest breweries in the world in Weltenburg.
France: Normandy & Brittany

- Learn how cider is made during a visit to a family-run apple orchard—and enjoy a taste and picnic.
- Visualize the dramatic events of D-day as you tour Omaha Beach with a local guide.
- Stroll a fairytale setting of ramparts, half-timbered houses, and harbor views on a guided tour of the Breton town of Dinan.
- Savor crepes, a paper-thin-style savory pancake and specialty of Brittany and Normandy during dinner at an authentic creperie.
- Visit spectacular Mont Saint-Michel, the medieval island village crowned by its well-preserved Benedictine abbey.
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