An adventure in Europe might find you hiking in beautifully rugged mountains or cycling through pastoral countryside. Explore back roads, lively markets and pubs, or discover the museums and landscapes that have inspired poets for centuries.
Slovenia/Austria — Be among the rare few to cycle Slovenia, the tiny gem of a country that lies between the Alps and the Mediterranean in Eastern Europe.
Activity: Cycling
Renowned for its stunning alpine scenery, exuberant baroque-style architecture and unrivalled musical tradition, Austria provides the setting for an invigorating and culturally enriching hiking adventure.
Activity: Hiking
New for 2008. Weave together the "old world" charm of inland Istria, the heart shaped peninsula in the northern part of the Adriatic, with the rugged coastal beauty of Croatia's dazzling islands and you have the perfect recipe for an ideal vacation.
Activity: Cycling
With its enchanting medieval cities, sun-blasted Adriatic coast, turquoise rivers and rugged mountains, Croatia has been called the "new Tuscany" — but without the crowds. It's a small Mediterranean country that's big on adventure! View Slideshow
Activity: Sea Kayaking, Rafting, Hiking, Cycling
Central Europe — Cycle in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and into Hungary ... all in one unforgettable trip! View Slideshow
Activity: Cycling
From the enchanting medieval towns of southern Moravia/Bohemia to the vibrant and cultured city of Prague, our Vienna to Prague cycle tour provides you with a close-up look at this ever-evolving part of the world. View Slideshow
Activity: Cycling
Award Winner! Selected by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the "World's Best New Adventure Travel Trips" in 2008. Up for a challenge? Come to France and chase down the legendary Tour de France summits in the Alps, Provence and the Pyrénées on this epic cycling adventure. View Slideshow
Activity: Cycling
The French wine country gives you the chance to discover what the French have always known — that healthful living and a taste for life's finer pleasures needn't be mutually exclusive. View Slideshow
Activity: Cycling
A treat for your senses: lavender in the fields, grapes on the vine (and in the bottle) and unforgettable feasts every night. Oh, yes—delightful cycling, too. View Slideshow
Activity: Cycling
Enjoy some of the most magnificent scenery in the Alps as we hike Mont Blanc (15,771'), the highest peak in Europe proper. Timed to enjoy the comfortable summer climate, we cover 100 miles of alpine trails, carrying only daypacks. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking
From fishing villages with whitewashed, flat-roofed houses and narrow streets, to the deep blue sea and bays with white sandy beaches, this trip takes you to all the very best places. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking
New for 2008. At 9,570', Olympus is the highest point in Greece. We spend three days attempting to climb its three summits before heading out to the enchanting Sporades Islands. Based on tranquil Alonnisos, we visit Peristera and Kyra-Panagia islands for days of hiking and swimming in the warm Aegean. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking
Iceland — Experience the same sense of awe the Vikings must have felt over one thousand years ago as we hike through the spectacular national parks and dramatic landscapes of this rugged and beautiful North Atlantic island.
Activity: Hiking
From Dublin to Dingle, hike ancient paths to the castles, craggy seashores and lush pastureland that are eternally Ireland. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking
Cinque Terre offers five picturesque fishing villages perched on Mediterranean hillsides, splendidly brushed in sun-washed colors. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking
Hiking can earn you an immediate and intimate discovery of a land and its people, and our active adventures in the Italian Alps does just that. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking
Hiking for all ages through the dramatic peaks, verdant valleys and charming hamlets of the Italian Dolomites. Adults and children alike will be awed by the sublime scenery and cultural vibrancy of this unique region.
Activity: Hiking, Cycling
Puglia, located in the heel of the Italian boot, is asserting itself as home of some of Italy's best food, most innovative wine and most dramatic landscapes. Our cycling adventure explores the "Trulli" region near the charming UNESCO world heritage village of Alberobello. View Slideshow
Activity: Cycling
From Florence to Siena, we'll see the finest expressions of Renaissance culture, and hike in beautiful areas of countryside beloved by local Tuscans.
Activity: Hiking
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On this pleasure-filled cycle tour, we'll enjoy traditional dishes at some of Tuscany's finest eateries and savor the wines for which it is justly famous. View Slideshow
Activity: Cycling
New for 2008. The awe-inspiring landscape of southwest Norway is a treasure trove for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Among its vast riches, the magnificent fjords-once exposed glacial valleys now submerged under thousands of feet of meltwater-provide the perfect playground for our exciting new multisport adventure. View Slideshow
Activity: Kayaking, Hiking
Hauntingly rugged beauty awaits as our hiking holiday takes us to three of the most stunning areas in all of the Scottish highlands. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking
Slovenia/Austria — Be among the rare few to cycle Slovenia, the tiny gem of a country that lies between the Alps and the Mediterranean in Eastern Europe.
Activity: Cycling
Award Winner! Selected by National Geographic Traveler in its "50 Tours of a Lifetime," Slovenia is a sublime alpine hiking destination. Tucked between Italy and Austria, the Julian Alps have traditional alpine villages, gothic castles and dramatic mountain scenery that plunges from 9,000 feet to the deep blue Adriatic Coast. Enjoy a spectacular "off-the-beaten-track" alpine hiking experience. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking
Brace yourself for hiking adventure in the shadow of the Matterhorn! Our route connects two stylish ski resorts, Verbier and Zermatt, and follows a world-famous traverse in the Alps.
Activity: Hiking
Enjoy some of the most magnificent scenery in the Alps as we hike Mont Blanc (15,771'), the highest peak in Europe proper. Timed to enjoy the comfortable summer climate, we cover 100 miles of alpine trails, carrying only daypacks. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking
New for 2008. Turkey is an adventure destination "must do." From exotic Istanbul to the sparkling Mediterranean, explore on foot, by kayak and sailboat. View Slideshow
Activity: Hiking, Sea Kayaking
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