Find Adventure Travel With Discovery Adventures

Almost anyone who loves to explore the world - either from an armchair or in person - has watched shows on the Discovery Channel at some point. Discovery Adventures is the travel leg of the Discovery Channel, and the trips are designed to encourage participants to become part of the local cultures they've come to know through the TV shows. Authentic, inter-active experiences, similar to what's viewed in the shows, help define these trips.

Discovery Adventures works with G Adventures, an award-winning adventure travel tour operator, to create and run the tours. Trip choices include more than 40 sustainable adventure travel trips on six continents. From Alaska's Denali National Park to the Lost City of the Incas and the Great Wall of China, each adventure tour has been developed to include off-the-beaten-path experiences and deeper exploration into the history and traditions of each destination. Some of the deeper cultural experiences for travelers on a Discovery Adventures trip include: in South Africa, visit local village schools in Manyeleti Reserve, meet the children and teachers and learn what rural life is like; and in the Southwestern U.S., a guided tour of Monument Valley with Navajo Indian guide.

Why Travel With Discovery Adventures

Built on the belief that the journey is the destination, each and every Discovery Adventure is committed to pushing the boundaries of active and intellectual exploration wherever the path may lead. Discovery Adventures trips are a blend of cultural journeys, wildlife encounters, and active adventures designed for travelers who want authentic, sustainable and face-to-face travel experiences.

Even while exploring off-the-beaten path, comfort and safety are always a priority on these trips, so travelers are taken care of throughout their journey. Whenever possible, transportation is provided privately in well-maintained vehicles, and may include trains, boats, ferries, local public transportation, and more traditional means, such as rickshaw or felucca.

Discovery Adventures tours are small group tours, usually fewer than 16 travelers, to allow for a more exclusive touring experience. Accommodations on tour reflect the local character, from safari eco-lodges to quaint hotels. Single travelers do not have to pay additional, if they are willing to share a room. If they want a private room, the extra fee is reasonable.

Travelers explore in the company of handpicked tour guides - often historians, archaeologists, artisans, and naturalists. These men and women offer unique insight and a personal perspective into each destination. Exploring specialized museums and historic sites are at the core of any travel experience. Discovery Adventures takes travelers back in time to re-live history and learn the local culture through dance, cuisine, and local family interaction.

Popular Adventure Travel Outings with Discovery Adventures

Some of Discovery Adventures new trips for 2012 include:

On the eight-day Wonder of Jordan tour travelers journey back in time to discover the natural architectural treasures of Petra and Wadi Rum, swim in the Dead Sea, enjoy cooking demonstrations and taste local specialty foods, and spend a night in a desert tented camp.

The Cultural Treasures of Vietnam trip gives travelers an inside look into Vietnamese history and the country’s culture. The tour includes the chance to crawl through some of the Cu Chi Tunnels used during the Vietnam War, cruise the caves of Halong Bay, enjoy Vietnamese cooking lessons and take a guided tour of the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ Prison. Here are images of some of the things travelers to Vietnam may see.

On the Spirit of Nepal 12-day tour travelers go from the Lord Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu to the spiritual site of Namo Boudha in Panauti. They'll enjoy a unique view of Everest from the air, discover Chitwan National Park from the back of an elephant and visit the rural villages of Nepal.

Popular existing trips include:

The China & Tibet Cultural Journey takes you from the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, to see the Terracotta Warriors and Shanghai's Bund. You'll also fly to Lhasa and Potala Palace, meet giant pandas and cruise the Yangtze River by the Three Gorges Dam. Walking on the Great Wall of China is memorable.

Turkish Treasures introduces travelers to the delights that await in this country, which straddles two continents. Visitors stroll around the Byzantine masterpiece of the Aya Sofya and take in the symmetry of the Blue Mosque. They'll travel to Cappadocia to view the fairie chimneys and then stroll on the streets where Romans walked centuries ago in the preserved ruins of Ephesus.

To Learn More About Discovery Adventures

For more information visit Discovery Adventures or call (877) 277-9847

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