ROW Adventures has pioneered a number of destinations and travel concepts. Several of these trips have been included in National Geographic Traveler Magazine’s “Tours of a Lifetime” for three years running, and Outside Magazine’s Top Ten New Trips for two consecutive years. Trip groups are generally limited to 10-18 people.
Boss’ Pitch: Why Travel With ROW Adventures?
Our mission is “Sharing Nature – Enriching Lives” says Peter Grubb, founder and president of ROW Adventures who still guides several trips each year. Adventure travel is our passion. Since 1979 we have poured our heart and soul into creating adventure travel experiences that enrich lives and exceed expectations. Our adventures are artfully crafted, meticulously organized and enthusiastically conducted. Because we personally researched and developed each itinerary, we have an intimate connection with every destination and the people who orchestrate and guide these adventures. Working together, our collective goal is to preserve the character of the cultures, lands and waters we visit, traveling responsibly and sensitively.We are active in giving back to the places we visit and educating our guests in ways they too can become involved. Our guides are specifically trained to help guests gain an understanding and appreciation of the places we share. Our goal is to connect people to the places they visit in a personal and meaningful way so they will become advocates for its protection and future preservation.
Because of our roots in whitewater rafting, we also bring a level of knowledge about risk management that is too rare in the adventure travel world. Our guests’ security is our greatest concern. At the same time we don’t shy away from risk and believe that people grow and benefit from pushing their own limits.
We do our best to understand our guests’ needs and expectations to help them choose the most appropriate trip with us. Our guides provide a superlative level of guest service and are masters at creating healthy, supportive group dynamics. The old adage that “the guide makes the trip” is one we take seriously and is frequently echoed by our guests who proclaim that their ROW Adventures guide was the best they ever experienced.
Popular ROW Adventures Trips
A wide range of adventures is offered, from comfortable small-group yacht cruises in the Mediterranean, to moderately active multisport trips in the Galapagos and extreme wilderness whitewater trips in Idaho.
ROW Adventure’s Family Magic rafting trips on Idaho’s Salmon river as well as runs on the Middle Fork of the Salmon and Snake in Hells Canyon are timeless classics. Yachting cruises in Croatia, Turkey and Greece are also popular, as is ROW’s land-based Galapagos Islands multisport trip that includes hiking, snorkeling, sea kayaking and two-nights camping on an island beach.
Trips recently acclaimed by National Geographic Traveler and Outside Magazine include: Secret Sands of the Sahara - a trekking, camel-riding and camping trip in Algeria; Galapagos Unbound – a land-based multisport adventure and; Superlative Idaho - climb Idaho’s highest mountain, rafts its deepest canyon and paddles its largest and deepest lake.
The company also arranges custom trips for family and business groups and has its own adventure resort in central Idaho, the River Dance Lodge.
To Learn More About ROW Adventures
For more information visit ROW Adventures or call 800-451-6034.
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