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We're your adventure travelguides

Adventure. It's in our DNA. We introduced adventure travel to North America in 1972 and never looked back. Now you can choose from over 4,000 small group trips, or have one of our experienced adventure travel specialists build one just for you. No one has the experience, depth of knowledge and range of itineraries of Adventure Center!

Frequently asked questions

There are always lots of questions when you're planning a trip. Here are answers to the questions that we get the most. If you don't find the answer you're looking for, please call or email and we will be happy to answer them for you.

What our travelers have to say

What we hear most about our style of travel is "Why haven't I done this before?"

Guidelines for responsibletravel

Responsible travel is rooted in respect, socially & ecologically . Since 1972 we've helped shape the meaning of traveling responsibly by introducing small groups of travellers to local people, wildlife and culture while sustaining the delicate balance that enables these communities and ecosystems to thrive.

People who make it happen!

Guess what we do on vacation? That's right, we get out and travel. We're all passionate about new destinations and new experiences. We know adventure because we live it, and that helps us to better prepare you for yours. Let us know how we can put our knowledge and our experience to use for you.

Join ourteam!

Are you an adventurer, an explorer, or just plain curious? Do you love discovering new cultures and places? If so, we should talk. We're always looking for people who are committed to making adventure come alive for others.

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Interested in a specific activity, experience or type of trip? Select from this list of amazing trip options we have for you.

Trekking Trips	Cultural Discoveries
Wildlife Encounters	Culinary & Food Trips
Self-Guided Tours	Africa Safaris
Sailing Trips	Expedition Cruises
Rail Journeys	Family Adventures
River Cruises	Overland Journeys
Winter Adventures	Paddling Trips
Polar Expeditions	Luxury Adventures
Photography Trips	Hiking & Walking Trips
Cycling Trips	Festivals
Desert Explorations	18 to 35 Oriented

Adventure Blog

Where to Catch Some Z's?

Posted: 04/30/2013 - 06:25

A recent Gulliver post poses an importa

Where Are Your Favorite Walks?

Posted: 04/23/2013 - 06:33

The New York Times recently ran

Photomontage by Ho-Yeol Ryu, via New York Magazine

What's Your Favorite Airport?

Posted: 04/16/2013 - 05:46

The Economist's Gulliver ran an item recently about the world's best airports as ranked by

What's Your Adventure Soundtrack?

Posted: 04/09/2013 - 06:06

One sure sign of the seasons changing is news of spring and summer music festivals that take place all over the world.

How Do You Research a Trip?

Posted: 04/02/2013 - 06:42

As this CNN Money piece reports, two entrenched, highly-respected travel industry brands have been i

Eating Like a Local: Where Do You Draw the Line?

Posted: 03/26/2013 - 06:44

Of late, for reasons that escape me, I've been reading quite a bit about people who seek out exotic meals, what some might call gross meals.

Do You Pay for Airline Extras?

Posted: 03/19/2013 - 06:56

Let's face it: no matter how amazing the trip, getting there is not always part of the fun, especially if the transit between home and away includes a long, cramped flight.