Is there someplace you’ve dreamed about since childhood? A country you’ve read about and thought, “Someday…”?
What if you could visit one of the world’s most exceptional places and have personal encounters with the world’s wonders? What if you could travel accompanied by veteran expedition teams, with the expertise to guide, offer insights and impart knowledge along the way? What if your journey were shared with like-minded travelers and adventure seekers?
Maybe you should be considering an expedition tour. But what IS an expedition tour?
The Expedition Tour Explained
Expedition tours are all about experience and participation – connecting with a different country, culture or region through hands-on participation and in-depth knowledge, lead by an experienced guide. There are a wide variety of expedition tours to suit every age, personality and need; from comfort-driven expeditions to physically active expeditions to family-friendly expeditions to private, small group expeditions…the possibilities are endless.
Examples of What You Can Do and See
What if you could…
Bike the back roads of China, experiencing the lush countryside first-hand?
Tour a rolling vineyard in Tuscany and stay in a rustic, converted farmhouse?
Take a jaw-dropping railway journey through the Swiss Alps, comfortably ensconced in a private car?
Track big game in Kenya and enjoy sumptuous meal prepared in a local home?
Kayak alongside humpback whales and stunning icebergs in Alaska?
These are just a few of the life-altering experiences you can enjoy on an expedition tour. And with guides who can interpret and share their intimate knowledge, you will come away enriched and forever changed – perhaps with some of the best photographs of your life. Some expedition tours even include a videographer, so your entire adventure is captured to share and enjoy at home.
So, Where Can You Go On An Expedition Tour?
Expedition tours can be found the world over and in some instances, are offered as a cruise, such as Alaska. Here are just some of the places where expedition trips are offered:
- Africa; Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar
- Asia; India, China, Thailand
- Australia and New Zealand
- Central America; Cuba, Costa Rica, Mexico
- Europe; Italy, Turkey, Belgium, Bosnia, Lithuania
- The Middle East; Egypt, Jordan, Morocco
- South America; Ecuador, Peru, Argentina
- The US; California, The Grand Canyon, The Deep South
What Travelers Have Said About Expedition Tours
I’ve had many clients over the years choose this type of vacation, seeing all parts of the world. Here’s what two recent customers had to say about their trip to Machu Picchu:
“Since first encountering the Inca civilization in sixth grade, my wife had dreamed of exploring Machu Picchu. Her 65th birthday seemed like the right event to transform dream into reality. Although we normally wander by ourselves, Diane highly recommended National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions. How right she was! Accommodations ranged from our own flower-covered cottage at Sol y Luna to the world-class Hotel Monasterio and the exclusive Sanctuary Lodge on the flank of Machu Picchu. While all other visitors caught the last transport to the valley floor, we joined our travelling companions on the lodge patio to reflect and refresh as evening descended among the high peaks.”
It’s time to turn “Someday” into “Today”. Make that long-held dream a reality. Call me today to discuss an expedition tour for your next travel adventure. I’d love to share my experiences and expertise with you. Or, to watch videos and read more about expeditions trips, you can visit: