Exploring Ancient Mexico and the Yucatan
Adventure Holiday: Exploring Ancient Mexico and the Yucatan Vacation Type: Archaeologic and Historic Tours Walking Tours Travel Location: North America Mexico See the spectacular ball courts and ruins of the Aztec culture.Vist Teotitlan del Valle where Oaxaca serapes are woven.Explore the ruins of Uxmal, with their intricate mosaic stone facades.This activity is for adults only. [...]
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Trekking in the Taurus and Cappadocia Ranges
Adventure Holiday: Trekking in the Taurus and Cappadocia Ranges Vacation Type: Archaeologic and Historic Tours Hiking and Trekking Journeys Travel Location: Middle East Turkey See the amazing cave dwellings of the eroded Goreme Valley.Swim and fish in Cappadocia’s clear streams and in the Mediterranean Sea.Cross the Taurus Mountain Range in a challenging and beautiful trek.Children [...]
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Field School of the Center for American Archeology
Adventure Holiday: Field School of the Center for American Archeology Vacation Type: Archaeologic and Historic Tours Youth Programs Travel Location: North America United States Midwestern USA Illinois Learn about prehistoric inhabitants of the lower Illinois River valley. Participate in excavations and analyses at working archaeological sites. Use native techniques to reconstruct ceramics and early American [...]
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Easter Island Expedition
Adventure Holiday: Easter Island Expedition Vacation Type: Native Culture Tours Archaeologic and Historic Tours Travel Location: South America Chile Explore the secrets of the gigantic sculptures of Easter Island.See the sites at Anakena Bay where archaeological digs are taking place.Experience Polynesian culture and the memorable Polynesian music.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of [...]
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A Cultural Trek Through Ladakh
Adventure Holiday: A Cultural Trek Through Ladakh Vacation Type: Hiking and Trekking Journeys Archaeologic and Historic Tours Travel Location: Middle Asia India Walk close to the soul of the earth in rugged, beautiful Ladakh, India. Visit villages and monasteries where the 17th-century is alive and well.Choose from a variety of treks designed to show you [...]
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Trekking through Turkey
Adventure Holiday: Trekking through Turkey Vacation Type: Hiking and Trekking Journeys Archaeologic and Historic Tours Travel Location: Middle East Turkey Trek in the beautiful Turkish highlands.Peruse the amazing historic treasures of the ancient city of Istanbul.Follow the ancient Silk Road through Turkey.This activity is for adults only. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of Camping at [...]
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Learning About the Incas in the Andes
Adventure Holiday: Learning About the Incas in the Andes Vacation Type: Nature and Wildlife Tours Archaeologic and Historic Tours Travel Location: South America Peru See the ancient Nazca Lines, mile-long figures etched in the desert.Explore the Sunday market in Pisac and ruins of the Incas’ Sacred Valley.Enjoy on-site lectures about Machu Picchu, Lost City of [...]
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Exploring Dancing Ghosts and Festivals in Tibet
Adventure Holiday: Exploring Dancing Ghosts and Festivals in Tibet Vacation Type: Native Culture Tours Archaeologic and Historic Tours Travel Location: Middle Asia Tibet Be among the first Westerners to see the Tibetan Shua Ba Zi Festival. Watch masked dancers as the festival culminates with a Jumping Ghost Dance.Spend three days on foot or horseback exploring [...]
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Exploring Tibet, the Roof of the World
Adventure Holiday: Exploring Tibet, the Roof of the World Vacation Type: Native Culture Tours Archaeologic and Historic Tours Travel Location: Asia Hong Kong Hong Kong Visit a 6th-century Tibetan castle, one of the oldest active monasteries.See some of Tibet’s famous palaces, temples and bazaars.Learn about the unique culture of Tibet that has survived for centuries.Children [...]
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Trek in the Andean Highlands
Adventure Holiday: Trek in the Andean Highlands Vacation Type: Archaeologic and Historic Tours Hiking and Trekking Journeys Travel Location: South America Bolivia Complete a three-day trek of Bolivia’s Cordillera Real.Visit the pre-Inca ruins of Tiahuanaco.Explore remote Andean valleys and forgotten villages.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of The vast expanse of Lake Titicaca. [...]
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