Running the Chatkal River in Turkestan
Adventure Holiday: Running the Chatkal River in Turkestan Vacation Type: Rafting Native Culture Tours Travel Location: Middle Asia Uzbekistan Experience challenging rafting on the Chatkal River.Visit the isolated villages of Central Asia’s Tien Shan mountains.Spend a day in Moscow before you return home.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of Hiking in the vast [...]
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The Arts, Culture and Textiles of Sumatra
Adventure Holiday: The Arts, Culture and Textiles of Sumatra Vacation Type: Native Culture Tours Art Tours Travel Location: Southeast Asia Indonesia Visit the museums and temples that abound on the island of Bali.Talk to artists, woodcarvers, weavers and basket makers in Indonesia.Visit the Minangkabau people, the world’s largest matrilineal society.This activity is for adults only. [...]
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Bike Through Southern China
Adventure Holiday: Bike Through Southern China Vacation Type: Bicycle Touring Native Culture Tours Travel Location: Asia China Bike through the beautiful Guilin region of China.Meet China’s people in their villages, farms and markets.See the limestone towers of Guilin and enjoy this country’s beauty.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of The beautiful hills of [...]
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Llama Trek for Weavers
Adventure Holiday: Llama Trek for Weavers Vacation Type: Native Culture Tours Hiking and Trekking Journeys Travel Location: South America Bolivia Meet the weavers of the little-known valleys of Urubamba Mountains in Peru.Trek in traditional Andean style, using llamas to carry your gear.Enjoy the stupendous scenery, as well as a visit to Machu Picchu. adults only. [...]
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Exploring Indian Country in the Southwest
Adventure Holiday: Exploring Indian Country in the Southwest Vacation Type: Native Culture Tours Archaeologic and Historic Tours Travel Location: North America United States Southwestern USA New Mexico Colorado Visit the ruins of Chaco Canyon, dating from the zenith of Anasazi culture.Witness the traditional culture of the Navajo in Monument Valley.See ancient Acoma, “the sky city,” [...]
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Explore King Country by Vehicle and Boat
Adventure Holiday: Explore King Country by Vehicle and Boat Vacation Type: Four-Wheel Drive Treks Native Culture Tours Travel Location: Oceania New Zealand Travel through the land of the Maori, once forbidden to Europeans.Visit the eerie spectacle of the famed Waitomo Glowworm Caves.Gain insight into the area’s rich history and traditions from Maori elders.Children may participate. [...]
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Explore the Gorkha Region
Adventure Holiday: Explore the Gorkha Region Vacation Type: Hiking and Trekking Journeys Native Culture Tours Travel Location: Middle Asia Nepal Chose from three different hiking routes through Nepal’s Gorkha region. Explore traditional villages and mountain routes off the beaten path. Walk among the 60-foot-high rhododendron trees for which Nepal is famous.Children may participate. Vacation Contact [...]
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Learn to Speak Russian
Adventure Holiday: Learn to Speak Russian Vacation Type: Language Schools Native Culture Tours Travel Location: Eastern Europe Russia Moscow Immerse yourself in the language and culture of Russia.Learn firsthand about Russia’s politics, art, economy and history.Explore the art and splendor of Moscow.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of Enjoy the exotic sights of [...]
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Japan Cultural Expedition
Adventure Holiday: Japan Cultural Expedition Vacation Type: Native Culture Tours Natural History Tours Travel Location: Asia Japan Visit the fantastic shrines and temples of Japan.Study art and drama during visits to a craft museum and Kabuki theatre.Visit the ancient city of Kyoto, the former capital of Japan.Children may participate. Vacation Contact Detail Travel picture of [...]
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Hike Everest from the East
Adventure Holiday: Hike Everest from the East Vacation Type: Hiking and Trekking Journeys Native Culture Tours Travel Location: Middle Asia Nepal Hike from the subtropical Arun River to high elevations in only a few days.Enjoy 23 days of strenuous trekking on uncrowded trails in the Himalaya.See the legendary Namche Bazaar and Thyangboche Monastery.Children may participate. [...]
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