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"Iconic travel destinations will always exert their pull but it is the journey itself and our experiences
along the way that can turn a holiday into a life-changing adventure" CREDIT: NATALIA DERIABINA/NATALIA
DERIABINA
By Richard Madden
11 MARCH 2016 1:00PM
he world has never been more accessible. From the Great Wall of China to the
Galapagos Islands, from Himalayan peaks to the Caribbean, from the jungles
of Borneo to the Lost World tepuis of Venezuela and from the Northern Lights
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to a total solar eclipse. Not to mention the South Pole itself. What was once the
realm of explorers is now within reach of all of us.
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Iconic travel destinations will always exert their pull but it is the journey itself and
our experiences along the way that can turn a holiday into a life-changing
adventure. Whether its riding a horse over the Andes, sailing with friends around
the coast of Turkey, heli-skiing in Iceland, riding a motorbike through Siberia,
husky sledging in the wilds of Finland or following the wildebeest migration in
the Serengeti, these are adventures that will provide memories to last a lifetime.
The 50 adventures selected here are for couples and families, singletons and
groups, the young and the not-so-young. Some are soft adventures, while others
are more challenging. All will be unforgettable.
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Conan Doyles classic adventure novel was inspired by Venezuelas Lost World, a
region of dense jungle and rolling grassland dominated by immense sandstone
table mountains known as tepuis. Youll trek to the summit of Mount Roraima, a
maze of blackened rock and babbling streams with unique plants and rare
carnivorous frogs. Visit Auyn-tepui and see Angel Falls, the worlds highest
waterfall, as it plunges 3,200ft.
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Angel Falls, Venezuela CREDIT: ALICE NERR - FOTOLIA
Exodus (0845 314 3322;exodus.com), 15 days; 2,799pp, including ights.

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Kiwis may call it tramping, but theres nothing down-market about the Milford
Track. This most famous of NZs Classic Trails is highly regulated due to its
popularity and you should book well in advance as a maximum of 90 walkers a
day start the trail. The 33-mile trek takes in mountains, waterfalls, lakes and
glacial valleys and you will stay in comfortable lodges (guided walking) or basic
huts (independent).
Milford Sound, New Zealand: Trip of a Lifetime
Ultimate Hikes (0064 3 450 1940;ultimatehikes.co.nz), four days; 965pp,
excluding ights.
Opened in 2002, the 140-mile (225km) Larapinta Trail from Alice Springs to
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Mount Sonder through the West MacDonnell Ranges is one of the worlds great
bush walks. The trail can be done in shorter stretches, but why not go for the full
14-day experience? There will be challenging stages of up to 20 miles on some
days, but youll carry only your day pack.
West MacDonnell National Park, Australia CREDIT: TOTAJLA - FOTOLIA
World Expeditions (0800 074 4135;worldexpeditions.com), 14 days; 1,990pp,

excluding ights.
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Rum the Magnicent. Vast, echoing and God-like, wrote TE Lawrence of the
red-ochre sandstone mesas of Wadi Rum, one of the worlds most dramatic
landscapes. A trek that takes on ancient trails through hidden canyons to the
summits of several of the biggest formations in Jordan. Some easy scrambling is
also involved to reach the best viewpoints, including the dramatic Burdah Bridge.
The world's most surreal landscapes
KE Adventure Travel (01768 773966;keadventure.com), eight days; 1,395,
including ights.
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This tough trek requires stamina, but the rewards are immense. Youll be eased in,
acclimatising in Ladakhs capital, Leh, and exploring villages and monasteries
before building up the pace with treks over passes to Stok Kangri base camp in
preparation for a night climb. Reach the summit in time to see one of the most
spectacular sunrises in the Himalayas.
View of Mt. Everest from Stok Kangri CREDIT: FALK - FOTOLIA/FALK KIENAS
Discover Adventure (01722 718444; discoveradventure.com), 14 days; 1,850pp,

including ights.
Nepal: The return of the mountain kingdom
Fly in a light aircraft from Arusha to Greystoke Mahale on the shores of Lake
Tanganyika, one of the most remote safari lodges in Africa. From here you will
trek each day into the Mahale mountains to visit the worlds largest remaining
group of wild chimpanzees, staying with them in small groups for up to an hour at
a time. Combined with a visit to the huge buffalo herds, lions and elephants of
remote Katavi NP further south.
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Audley Travel (01993 838545;audleytravel.com), 16 days; 6,000pp, including

ights.
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Journey to the high Arctic on this wildlife expedition around the island of
Spitsbergen. Spot polar bears as they hunt or feed on a carcass. Youll also see
aerial displays by breeding seabirds and groups of walrus, as well as pods of
ghostly white beluga whales.
Polar bear on Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago CREDIT: VLADIMIR MELNIK - FOTOLIA
Naturetrek (01962 733051;naturetrek.co.uk), 11 days; 4,995pp, including ights.

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British Columbia in Canada is home to the worlds only white-coloured black

bears. The Spirit, or white bear, is thought by scientists to be a generic variation
of the black bear. Small group trips by motorboat explore the rainforest and
ecological wonders of Princess Royal Island, home to the worlds only Kitasoo
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Spirit Bear Conservancy.

Canada: notes from a very British Columbia
Windows on the Wild (020 8742 1556;windowsonthewild.com), ve days;
2,700pp, including ights.
This pioneering trek is about as adventurous as they come. With the aid of local
trackers, youll traverse the mountains of Hemis National Park in Ladakh. This is
physically demanding hike utilising basic local housing and camping, but the
rewards will be spectacular.
A snow leopard in the Himalayas CREDIT: JOL BEHR - FOTOLIA
Naturetrek (01962 733051;naturetrek.co.uk), 14 days; 2,995pp, including ights.

India family holiday: Ladakh in pictures
Ride on horseback through the Kenyan bush, staying at four luxury lodges as you
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go. Youll be able to get much closer to the wildlife than usual, as the wild animals
are not scared of horses. Youll see epic views, lions, elephant-lled plains,
gerenuk and the rare Grvys zebra as you ride between Lewa, Il Ngwesi, Tassia
and Borana camps, passing through the Lewa Conservancy and the Mukogodo
Forest, the largest indigenous dry-land forest in Kenya.
Kenya safari holidays: A ying visit to meet The Big Five
Borana Lodge (00254 20 211 5453;borana.com), eight days; 575pp per day,
excluding ights.
Explore Oman from the air, ying a paraglider with a professional pilot from the
top of Zighy Mountain. The adventure continues with rock climbing and
mountain biking while exploring the Hajar mountains. Trekking, water skiing and
kayaking add to the experience. In the evenings you will stay in a villa at Six
Senses, Zighy Bay.
Six Senses (080 82347200;sixsenses.com); 207pp per night, excluding ights.
The beehive tombs at Bat, in the Hajar Mountains of Oman CREDIT: DAVID_STEELE - FOTOLIA/DAVID STEELE
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The Via delle Bocchetta, or Bocchetta Way, is one of the great mountain
journeys of the Alps a hut-to-hut traverse of the main Brenta range through
some of the most spectacular rock scenery in the Dolomites. The Via Ferrata
(Iron Road) is equipped with xed cables, ladders and bridges accessible to a wide
range of climbing abilities.
Summer in the Dolomites
Mountain Tracks (020 8123 2978;mountaintracks.co.uk), seven days; 1,195pp,
excluding ights.
Explore the Finnish wilderness by snowmobile northwards from Kittila to the

Norwegian border. This is followed by a two-day husky safari taking charge of
your own team of four or ve dogs, cooking over open res and sleeping in a tent
or wilderness cabin. A nal day of snowmobiling follows the Victoria Trail along
the Swedish border.
Artisan Travel (01605 785085;artisantravel.co.uk), seven days; 2,299pp,
including ights.
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Husky-sledging in Finland CREDIT: SCABRN - FOTOLIA/SCALET BRUNO
Ski from the mountain peaks down to the sea or y-sh for salmon in glacial rivers
accessed only by helicopters. Youll be staying at Deplar Farm, the ultimate
wilderness retreat located in a remote valley in north-west Iceland, surrounded
by 3,000ft peaks, and newly transformed from a working sheep farm. Other
activities include kayaking, biking, paddle boarding and whale watching.
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Original Travel (020 3582 4990;originaltravel.co.uk), four nights; 7,500pp,
including ights.
This mixed week of trekking, white water rafting, canyoning, rock climbing and
abseiling in the stunning scenery of the Pyrenees will blow away any cobwebs
lurking in your soul. Stay in a beautifully restored farmhouse in the medieval
village of Berdun in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Adventure Worldwide (01962 737630;adventureworldwide.co.uk), eight days;
899pp, excluding ights.
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The Pyrenees CREDIT: FRED34560 - FOTOLIA/FRED34560
Explore Tanzanias spectacular game parks in a Land Rover Defender. Starting and
nishing in Arusha (from where you can climb Kilimanjaro) youll be staying in
luxury lodges and campsites along the way. Highlights include the Ngorongoro
Crater, and the Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks. A nal few nights in
Zanzibar can easily be added to the trip.
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Safari Drive (01488 71140;safaridrive.com), 11 nights; 3,381pp, excluding ights.
Its the ultimate Jack Kerouac On the Road fantasy and most of us have wanted to
do it at one time or another. So turn fantasy into reality and drive 3,000 miles
(5,000km) from New York to LA, taking in Washington, Virginias Blue Ridge
Parkway, Nashville, Memphis, Route 66, the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley,
Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, Las Vegas and Palm Springs along the
way.
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Great American roard trips: Route 66

American Road Trip Company (01244
342099;theamericanroadtripcompany.co.uk), 28 days; 2,799, excluding ights.
Route 66, United States CREDIT: TREKANDPHOTO - FOTOLIA
A trail ride that starts in Argentina and crosses the Andes, ending in the Chilean
Lake District. The route includes river crossings, where the riders travel by boat
and the horses swim, followed by mountain passes with panoramic views. Early
settlers came this way to nd gold and youll get a feeling for how tough, yet
exhilarating, life must have been.
Just Back: los gringos de los Andes
In The Saddle (01299 272997;inthesaddle.com), seven days; 1,930, excluding
ights
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A motorbike adventure around the worlds deepest lake (Baikal) offers wilderness,
sacred lakes, shamans, dips in gin-clear rivers, camping on silent plains, wild hills
and empty valleys not to mention Buryat culture, banyas, thermal springs and
amazing wildlife.
Edge Expeditions (07944 817644;edge-expeditions.com), 14 days; 3,790pp,
excluding ights.
Lake Baikal, Russia: the world's deepest lake CREDIT: ANTON SOKOLOV - FOTOLIA/ANTON SOKOLOV
Travel across windswept deserts and mountain ranges, savour aromatic spice
bazaars and discover the secrets of the ancient Silk Road aboard the Orient Silk
Road Express. Youll see Bukhara, Samarkand, Shahrisabz and Almaty; visit the
World Heritage site of Merv in Turkmenistan, the Kalyan minaret, the last emirs
summer residence in Uzbekistan, and the mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in
Kazakhstan.
Cox & Kings (020 3811 0617;coxandkings.co.uk), 14 days, 4,105.
Uzbekistan: The Silk Road by rail
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Climbing Europes third highest, but most famous, mountain is a landmark in

anyones life. Youll need basic prociency with crampons and ice axe, a good level
of tness and some luck with the weather, but bragging rights will be yours in
perpetuity along with some great memories. Mont Blanc is a three-day climb with
some training and acclimatisation around Chamonix beforehand.
The world's most dangerous mountains
Jagged Globe (01144 276 3322,jagged-globe.co.uk; six days, 1,795pp excl ights).
Climbers on Mont Blanc, in the Alps CREDIT: MICHAL LUDWICZAK - FOTOLIA/MICHAL LUDWICZAK
The Kamchatka Peninsula is one of the most geologically active and biologically
rich regions of the planet and its many live volcanoes make it part of the Pacics
Ring of Fire. Youll enjoy stunning bays, snow-capped volcanoes, alpine
meadows and lowland forests as well as huge bird colonies and seal rookeries.
World Expeditions (0800 0744135,worldexpeditions.co.uk; 13 days, 5,262).
Unusual surng destinations
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Trek through rainforest and alpine terrain to the rocky plateau of Mount
Kinabalu, while also staying a night on the mountain. At over 13,000ft it is one of
the highest peaks in south-east Asia and the tallest mountain in Borneo, and home
to many unique plants and birds. On summit day, you will awake early to see the
sun rise over the jungle below.
Tucan Travel (0800 804 8435, tucantravelcom; three days, 529 excl ights).
Mt. Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in Borneo CREDIT: ZAKIES - FOTOLIA
This Telegraph Tour itinerary from January 25-February 17, 2017 is about as
special as a visit to the great white continent can be. You will meet the worlds
greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes in Ushuaia, before sailing to the
Antarctic with the broadcaster Monty Halls and Sue Flood, an immensely talented
photographer, who will help you make the most of your encounters with
extraordinary landscapes and wildlife.
The best Arctic & Antarctic cruises
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Steppes Travel (03330 059197,telegraph.co.uk/antarcticatour, from 10,950)
Explore the best downhill tracks of the Southern French Alps using bike lifts and
vehicle shuttles to get you to the cols and passes to start your descents. The
majority of the routes are on a mixture of single-tracks and mountain trails and
the itinerary can be adapted to suit individuals.
At the ski resort of Orcires, there is a bike park and a choice of graded downhill
routes including one mega-descent of 5,900ft.
Mountain biker in the Alps CREDIT: KOTANGENS - FOTOLIA
Undiscovered Alps (0345 009 8501,undiscoveredalps.com; seven nights, 550pp

excl ights).
Outside the Polar regions, few places on Earth feel as remote as Tierra del Fuego.
Youll trek through the Torres del Paine National Park, encounter close-up the
Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, take a boat trip on the
Beagle Channel, and visit Ushuaia, the worlds most southerly city ending with a
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chance to dance the tango in Buenos Aires.

Patagonia: Trip of a Lifetime
Llama Travel (020 7263 3000,llamatravel.com; 17 days, 2,949pp incl ights)
The northern island of Hokkaido is better known for its winter powder than for
summer adventure but this month it will be connected to Honshu (main island)
by the shinkansen (bullet train). Cruise around the Shiretoko Peninsula spotting
eagles and whales, canoe and sh on Lake Kussharo, hike up Mt Asahi, take a hot
spring bath in Toya Onsen and spend time in the city of Sapporo.
Inside Japan Tours (0117 244 3263,insidejapantours.com; 14 days, 2,349pp excl
ights).
The hot spring in Toya Onsen, Japan CREDIT: TOPTEEN - FOTOLIA
Enchanted Islands: Japan's weird and wonderful wildlife
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Explore the highlands of Guatemala and the jungles and white Caribbean beaches
of Belize. Youll start by walking to the top of Guatemalas active Volcan Pacaya
and kayaking on Lake Atitln before exploring the Mayan ruins of Tikal and
Yaxha. In Belize youll explore the mysterious caves at Actun Tunichil Muknal
before chilling out on the Caribbean beaches of Caye Caulker and enjoying the
wildlife of the Crooked Tree Wildlife sanctuary.
KE Adventure Travel (01768 773966,keadventure.com; 13 days, 1,795 excluding
ights).
Central America's best Mayan temples
Time your visit to Mongolia for July to coincide with the Naadam Festival, the
countrys most important national holiday and a thrilling demonstration of the
three classic Mongolian martial arts: horse riding, archery and wrestling. Watch
the performers in Ulaanbaatars National Sports Stadium before heading off into
Wild Mongolia for walks, camel rides, hot springs, a night in a traditional ger, and
an immersive insight into traditional nomadic life.
Intrepid Travel (0808 274 5111,intrepidtravel.com; 15 days, 1,865 excl ights)
A wrestling contest at the Nadaam Festival in Mongolia CREDIT: KRAIG LIEB / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO/KRAIG LIEB / ALAMY
STOCK PHOTO
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STOCK PHOTO
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Trek among the hill tribes of the mountainous north, kayak in Halong Bay, learn
to cook Vietnamese-style on a boat, enjoy Hi An on the coast, a Unesco World
Heritage town, and explore the Mekong Delta by bicycle, boat and on foot. This
tour explores terraced hills, jungles, rivers and colourful tribes as well as the
citadel of Hue and the sights of Hanoi.
Adventure Worldwide (01962 737630,adventureworldwide.co.uk; 14 days, 1,899
incl ights).
Mekong river cruise: exploring Cambodia and Vietnam from the water
The chasms of Tasmanias Franklin River have a primeval beauty and are now part
of a World Heritage Site. This 13-day river rafting adventure, camping wild as you
go, takes in rapids like The Churn, Thunderush and The Cauldron. Youll also see
wildlife like platypus, wallabies and quolls.
Water By Nature (01226 740444,waterbynature.com; 1,950 excluding ights).
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A waterfall in Tasmania
Help scientists save endangered sea turtles while enjoying the deep blue waters of
the Bahamas. The researchers need to ensure the green and hawksbill turtles are
protected from coastal development and climate change. Youll be helping to nd
out exactly where their habitats are by snorkelling alongside these magnicent
creatures.
Earthwatch Institute (01865 318838,eu.earthwatch.org; nine days, 1,775
excluding ights).
Top 10: Caribbean family holidays
Turkeys Dorian Coast will excite anyone with a spirit of adventure. You can
charter your own yacht if youre an experienced sailor or alternatively sail in a
otilla with an experienced skipper and qualify for an RYA Level 2 sailing
certicate. Overnight stays vary from modern marinas to remote anchorages in
inlets and creeks.
Neilson (0333 014 3351,neilson.co.uk; seven days, 1,350pp including ights).
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A yacht moored off the Dorian Coast, Turkey CREDIT: DUDAREV MIKHAIL - FOTOLIA/DUDAREV MIKHAIL
Swedens western coastal waters and archipelago of 8,000 islands offer some of
the best locations in Europe for kayaking. This self-guided adventure (maps
provided) will take you around the Bohusln archipelago, wild camping every
evening on your own private island.
Nature Travels (01929 503080,naturetravels.co.uk; six days, 260pp excluding
ights).
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Follow in the footsteps of explorers and naturalists sailing on a traditional wooden

110ft Phinisi yacht around eastern Indonesias remote marine parks, known for
their amazing biodiversity. Youll see Komodo dragons, birds of paradise and
manta rays. Moor up in a deserted cove or alongside a pristine coral reef for
whichever watersport takes your fancy kayaking, waterskiing, snorkelling or
diving before cocktails and a bonre on the beach.
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Tiger Blue (0207 792 8884,tigerblue.info; ve nights, 2,800 per couple

excluding ights).
A Komodo dragon
Komodo Island: set sail for dragons
Learn to sea kayak on the crystal clear waters of Scotlands mountainous west
coast on a trip that has been specially designed for families to discover the magic
of Scottish paddling. You will have the opportunity to paddle in both double and
single sea kayaks, developing your skills and enjoying the freedom which sea
kayaking brings. Accommodation is in a traditional inn on the Sound of Arisaig,
near Fort William.
Wilderness Scotland (01479 420 020,wildernessscotland.com; four days, 545pp)
Great adventurous stag parties
Explore the steaming jungle and the waterways of Tortuguero by boat in search of
monkeys, toucans and exotic birds before visiting the Sloth Sanctuary and the
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stars of their own Animal Planet TV show. Then take a night walk in the rainforest
or try white water rafting before relaxing in thermal pools in the shadow of the
Arenal Volcano. Starts and nishes with some white sand beach-time .
Exodus (0845 314 2166 ,exodus.co.uk; 16 days, 2,399pp excl ights)
Rio Celeste Waterfall in Costa Rica CREDIT: WILLIAM BERRY - FOTOLIA
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After a visit to Rio youll travel into the wetlands of the Pantanal by road, boat,
horseback and on foot in search of giant anteaters, monkeys, macaws, armadillos,
tapirs and possibly even a jaguar. A trip to Iguassu Falls will be followed by
encounters with the hummingbirds and exotic tropical ora and fauna of the
Emerald Coast.
Scott Dunn (020 8682 5030,scottdunn.com; 12 nights, 5,160pp incl ights)
Brazil wildlife holidays: in search of the Big Five
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After Death Valley, youll spend two days at a ranch in Utahs Canyon Country,
sleeping in cowboy wagons and Native American tepees before heading out to
Monument Valley. Your nal two days will be spent at the Grand Canyon rafting
on the Colorado River or biking or hiking on the canyon rim.
KE Adventure (01768 773966,keadventure.com; 12 days 2,495 adult, 2,345 child
incl ights).
A tepee in Monument Valley, Utah CREDIT: NORADOA - FOTOLIA
The Alpes de Haute Provence makes a superb activity playground for families and
the vast Verdon Gorge is the perfect location to raft through the canyon, climb the
cliffs above, and hike along the rim. Youll mountain bike through the Provenal
scenery and have the choice of two aquatic canyoning adventures. Not to mention
the delights of ancient towns and villages to explore.
Seven of Europe's most extraordinary gorges
Activities Abroad (01670 789 991,activitiesabroad.com; seven nights, 865pp excl
ights).
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For 20 years, the grasslands of the eastern Serengeti were closed to tourists to
allow the cheetah population to replenish itself. In 2014, the region reopened,
with the travel company Asilia appointed as its custodian. Expansive views and
exceptional privacy, with no other camp within an hours drive, make this an
excellent camp to experience the migration between June and November. Among
the best camps in Africa.
Serengeti's great migration: Trip of a Lifetime
Asilia Africa (namiriplains.asiliaafrica.com); 500pp per night, excluding ights.
The Great Migration
Witness the Greatest Shoal on Earth as millions of sardines migrate along South
Africas eastern coastline. Around June every year millions of sardines follow cold
winter currents toward the warm Indian Ocean attracting thousands of marine
predators dolphins, sharks, seals and game sh, even occasional orcas and
whales.
The best marine adventures to experience before you die
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Dive Worldwide (01962 302087;diveworldwide.com), 10 days; 1,875pp, including

ights.
Every November a mind-blowing events occurs in Zambias Kasanka National

Park. Around 10 million fruit bats congregate from across central Africa to feast on
forest fruits. Join the Kasanka Bat Safari and see them swooping in from the
Congo rainforest, roosting in woodland and, at sunset, blackening the sky as they
begin their foraging mission.
Zambia: a walk in the wilderness
Robin Pope Safaris (00265 0 179 4491;robinpopesafaris.net), seven nights;
3,593pp, excluding ights.
Fruit bats in Zambia's Kasanka National Park CREDIT: IMAGEBROKER / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO/IMAGEBROKER / ALAMY STOCK
PHOTO
On August 21 2017, the path of a total solar eclipse passes over Yellowstone and
Grand Teton National Parks. To witness totality surrounded by the geysers,
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mudbaths, grizzly bears and the wildlife of Yellowstone will be a once-in-alifetime experience.
America's 20 best national parks
Grand American Adventures (0333 999 7965; grandamericanadventures.com),
nine days; 1,909, excluding ights.
Seeing the Aurora Borealis is one thing, but being given explanation of how and
why you are seeing it by an astronomer gives this trip a special edge. Andrew
Green also knows the best places to stay and observe. Along the way youll see the
Gullfoss waterfall, explore the Golden Circle, including Thingvellir National
Park and Strokkur geyser, visit lava elds and unwind in the Blue Lagoon.
The Northern Lights: Trip of a Lifetime
Explore! (01252 883817;explore.co.uk), four days; 1,020, including ights.
The Northern Lights in Iceland CREDIT: SUMOS - FOTOLIA/JOHANN HELGASON
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The sheer number of trekkers on the Classic Inca Trail has resulted in erosion,
deforestation and overcrowding at campsites. This unspoilt alternative
Community Inca Trail allows you to enjoy the trek in peace, visiting local
communities and learning about the Quechua way of life while travelling through
stunning mountain scenery to reach the goal of Machu Picchu itself.
Machu Picchu: in style and private
Imaginative Traveller (01728 862230;imaginative-traveller.com), seven days;
770, excluding ights.
The Galpagos Islands are famous worldwide as the inspiration for Charles
Darwins revolutionary On The Origin of Species and this isolated volcanic
archipelago off the coast of Ecuador is still one of the worlds great wildlife
experiences. Every major island in the Galpagos can be visited at a comfortable
pace in one all-encompassing itinerary.
Is it possible to do the Galpagoson a budget?
Audley Travel (01993 838635,audleytravel.com), 18 days; 5,775pp, including
ights.
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Galapagos tortoise CREDIT: UNDERWORLD - FOTOLIA
Walk along sections of the Great Wall that few visitors see, picked both for epic
landscapes and historic interest. In some places little more than earthen banks
remain, while in others the wall zigzags into the distance across high mountain
ridges. Youll also visit the Qing tombs the burial site of the emperors of the Qing
Dynasty. An action-packed trip combining the sights and sounds of Beijing with a
six-day trek.
China: beyond the Great Wall
Mountain Kingdoms (01453 844400;mountainkingdoms.com), 10 days; 1,395pp,
excluding ights.
Following in the footsteps of Hillary and Tenzing, the trek to Everest base camp is
the holy grail for most hill walkers. As well as experiencing life at the camp and
immersing yourself in Sherpa country and culture, youll see the treacherous ice
cliffs of the Khumbu Icefall that leads to the South Col, and witness for yourself
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the iconic view of Everest from the summit of Kala Patthar.

The rst men on top of the world: in pictures
Walks Worldwide (01962 737565;walksworldwide.com), 17 days; 1,049pp,
excluding ights.
View of Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar CREDIT: YKUMSRI - FOTOLIA
You will y from Cape Town to a luxury eco-pod camp from where you will be
able to explore ice tunnels, visit an emperor penguin colony of 6,000 breeding
pairs and their young, watch giant ice waves, kite-ski, abseil, climb nearby
mountain peaks and visit local science bases. Your ultimate destination is the
South Pole itself, landing at the Amundsen-Scott American science station. From
here, north is the only way to go.
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Angel Falls, Venezuela CREDIT: ALICE NERR - FOTOLIA

Exodus (0845 314 3322;exodus.com), 15 days; 2,799pp, including ights.

West MacDonnell National Park, Australia CREDIT: TOTAJLA - FOTOLIA

World Expeditions (0800 074 4135;worldexpeditions.com), 14 days; 1,990pp,

Discover Adventure (01722 718444; discoveradventure.com), 14 days; 1,850pp,

Audley Travel (01993 838545;audleytravel.com), 16 days; 6,000pp, including

Naturetrek (01962 733051;naturetrek.co.uk), 11 days; 4,995pp, including ights.

British Columbia in Canada is home to the worlds only white-coloured black

Spirit Bear Conservancy.

A snow leopard in the Himalayas CREDIT: JOL BEHR - FOTOLIA

Naturetrek (01962 733051;naturetrek.co.uk), 14 days; 2,995pp, including ights.

Explore the Finnish wilderness by snowmobile northwards from Kittila to the

Husky-sledging in Finland CREDIT: SCABRN - FOTOLIA/SCALET BRUNO

The Pyrenees CREDIT: FRED34560 - FOTOLIA/FRED34560

Great American roard trips: Route 66

Route 66, United States CREDIT: TREKANDPHOTO - FOTOLIA

Climbing Europes third highest, but most famous, mountain is a landmark in

Mt. Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in Borneo CREDIT: ZAKIES - FOTOLIA

Steppes Travel (03330 059197,telegraph.co.uk/antarcticatour, from 10,950)

Mountain biker in the Alps CREDIT: KOTANGENS - FOTOLIA

Undiscovered Alps (0345 009 8501,undiscoveredalps.com; seven nights, 550pp

chance to dance the tango in Buenos Aires.

The hot spring in Toya Onsen, Japan CREDIT: TOPTEEN - FOTOLIA

Enchanted Islands: Japan's weird and wonderful wildlife

Follow in the footsteps of explorers and naturalists sailing on a traditional wooden

Tiger Blue (0207 792 8884,tigerblue.info; ve nights, 2,800 per couple

Komodo Island: set sail for dragons

Rio Celeste Waterfall in Costa Rica CREDIT: WILLIAM BERRY - FOTOLIA

29 reasons you should visit Costa Rica right now

A tepee in Monument Valley, Utah CREDIT: NORADOA - FOTOLIA

The Great Migration

Dive Worldwide (01962 302087;diveworldwide.com), 10 days; 1,875pp, including

Every November a mind-blowing events occurs in Zambias Kasanka National

The Northern Lights in Iceland CREDIT: SUMOS - FOTOLIA/JOHANN HELGASON

Galapagos tortoise CREDIT: UNDERWORLD - FOTOLIA

the iconic view of Everest from the summit of Kala Patthar.

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