Classic Walking
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Alaska: Denali National ParkUnder the midnight sun you gaze across a wildflower-filled meadow in an epic wilderness frontier. Your walking tour in Denali National Park and Preserve, with a prelude in the Matanuska Valley ... 2009: $3998 |
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Alaska: Kenai PeninsulaThis wilderness is almost beyond imagining-translucent coves carved out of glaciers, jagged mountain ranges touching the sky, and remote islands lying quietly in ice-blue water. Exploring the ... 2009: $3148 |
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Argentina: Buenos Aires, Mendoza & PatagoniaThe lively hub city of Buenos Aires enchants as you wander among colorful homes in La Boca and the cobblestone streets of San Telmo, where the tango was born. Soon you venture off for ... 2009: $4998, 2010: $5148 |
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Arizona: Grand Canyon & SedonaWalking at the Grand Canyon is like stepping into a timeless world where nature’s power and magnificence wraparound you. Along the trail, the scent of pi"non-juniper forests drifts through the ... 2009: $2798 |
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Austria & Germany: Bavaria & The Austrian TyrolThe landscape that inspired the Von Trapp family to sing has inspired walkers for centuries. In this storybook setting, the trail begins in impeccably preserved villages and lush working ... 2009: $4048, 2010: $4048 |
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Bhutan: Kingdom in the HimalayasWalking routes in the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" follow rushing rivers threading through fertile valleys and forests of rhododendron and pine. Along sloping paths, panoramas open up of terraced ... 2009: $5298, 2010: $5298 |
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Bulgaria: Cultural CrossroadsBulgaria, one of the oldest countries in Europe and once part of the former Ottoman Empire, truly stands as a cultural crossroads where Slavic and Mediterranean influences intertwine. Trails ... 2009: $3398, 2010: $3398 |
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Canadian Rockies: Banff & Yoho National ParksThe Canadian Rockies possess drama and tranquility-shifting glaciers recede into turquoise lakes, alpine meadows lie below soaring snowcapped peaks. At every turn, you witness ... 2009: $3298, 2010: $3298 |
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China: Cultural Treasures & Country RoutesStanding on the Great Wall, you easily imagine Mongol armies massing in the distance. But this is only the beginning. You experience what many explorers and travelers over ... 2009: $4998, 2010: $4998 |
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Colorado & Utah: Mesa Verde, Arches & CanyonlandsThe journey begins in Mesa Verde National Park, where the mesa verde-"green table"-stretches along canyon rims, and cliffside paths lead to fascinating archaeological sites, such as the rock ... 2009: $2498 |
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Costa Rica: Cloudforest & Coastal EscapeTrails wind through cloudforest ecosystem where a towering canopy of trees form a cathedral-like ceiling, and a gentle river meanders alongside your route. Waterfalls and freshwater ponds ... 2009: $3398, 2010: $3398 |
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Croatia: The Dalmatian CoastThis region offers an astounding array of natural and historic wonders, from the grandeur that was Rome in Diocletian’s palace in Split to the rich Renaissance architecture of Hvar, to a string ... 2009: $3698 |
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Czech Republic: Vienna to PragueYour walking route in Europe’s geographical heart immerses you in timeless and diverse terrain-lush farmland over undulating hills, ancient vineyards, and cool evergreen forests. Due north from ... 2009: $4198, 2010: $4198 |
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Ecuador: Highlands & HaciendasYour route into the countryside begins on the western slopes of the Andes-a landscape of some of the world’s highest volcanoes rising above rolling hills and lush forest. In view of ... 2009: $3598, 2010: $3698 |
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England: The Lake DistrictPainters John Constable and J.M.W. Turner rendered the Lake District’s open hills, dramatic mountains, and lake valleys in works of art still treasured today. Once on the trail, you too ... 2009: $3798 |
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France & Italy: The French & Italian AlpsAt the heart of the Alps, a time-honored mountaineering tradition is shared between France and Italy, a border easily crossed on foot. Meticulously maintained, an extensive network of trails ... 2009: $3398, 2010: $3398 |
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France: ProvenceArt and nature fuse perfectly in Provence, where the scent of herbs is in the air and the landscape is bathed in a light cherished by the Impressionists. From the hilltop towns of Châteauneuf-du-Pape ... 2009: $4398, 2010: $4398 |
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Greece: Crete & SantoriniWith a gentle climate and breathtaking beauty, the Greek Islands invite the walker to explore paths winding beside a brilliant turquoise sea and through cypress and olive groves en route to remote ... 2009: $3598 |
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Greece: The Southern CoastThe Peloponnese peninsula, site of some of ancient Greece’s most powerful city-states, is packed with antiquity, from Roman mosaics to Frankish fortresses and Byzantine churches. This historical ... 2009: $3898, 2010: $3898 |
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Ireland: Connemara & Galway BayThe Connemara and Galway Bay region’s wild, windswept landscapes and, of course, the Irish people themselves make for a perfect walking adventure. In the Burren, you traverse a fascinating ... 2009: $3948, 2010: $3948 |
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Ireland: County CorkThe gentle contours of sheep paths lead you into verdant countryside, where lush meadows extend to tranquil bays and sandy beaches backed by dunes. On Bantry Bay, the 100-step ... 2009: $3348 |
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Ireland: The SouthwestOn the Dingle Peninsula, Europe’s westernmost point of land, life goes about quietly among sweeping headlands, atop black-rock cliffs, deep harbors, and small villages. A perfect welcome to ... 2009: $3898, 2010: $3898 |
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Italy & Switzerland: The Lakes of Lugano & Como: A GetawayThis briefer excursion gives you an intense taste of the pleasures of these regions. Lake Como and Lake Maggiore stretch from Switzerland into Italy, fusing Alpine and Mediterranean... 2009: $2998 |
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Italy: Amalfi Coast & Isle of CapriThe writer Alexandre Dumas praised the Isle of Capri in a letter to a friend, "And tell me if in the whole world exists a spectacle to compare with this." Sensory delights and intriguing moments ... 2009: $4398, 2010: $4398 |
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Italy: Cinque TerreTerraces of silvery olive trees, perfectly tended gardens cut into hillsides, and pastel-colored villages perch impossibly over the aqua blue waters of the Ligurian Sea. In the stylish seaside ... 2009: $3648, 2010: $3698 |
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Italy: Italian LakesThis walking experience unfolds against the backdrop of sculpted mountain peaks and beside the shimmering reflections of deep Alpine lakes. During your walks in this beautifully varied landscape ... 2009: $4498, 2010: $4498 |
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Italy: Puglia & BasilicataThis southeastern region of Italy, an ancient strategic crossroads for trade and conquest, offers an experience like no other. In Lecce, dubbed “the Florence of the south,” you discover... 2009: $4798, 2010: $4298 |
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Italy: Signature TuscanyExpect to fall under the spell of Tuscany - natural beauty seamlessly blended into terraced and cultivated lands, a rich history, and unforgettable cuisine. As you walk the trails... 2009: $4198, 2010: $4198 |
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Italy: Southern Tuscany & UmbriaThe civilized rhythm of walking through beautiful countryside and idling in hilltop towns and cities is established in Siena, an atmospheric city rivaling Florence for its setting, traditions, and ... 2009: $4298, 2010: $4298 |
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Italy: Tuscany: A GetawayA briefer visit to Tuscany distills an exploration of hilltop towns and art-rich cities, terraced hillsides, and bountiful vineyards. You are welcomed to the region with an al fresco lunch of ... 2009: $2698 |
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Laos & Vietnam: Trails of IndochinaYour journey begins with a tour of Luang Prabang-the royal town in its entirety and a UNESCO World Heritage Site-set along the banks of the Mekong River in Laos. In this timeless setting, you are ... 2009: $5898, 2010: $5898 |
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Maine: Acadia National ParkAn exploration of Mount Desert Islandencompasses the charming town of Bar Harbor, crashing waves on the Atlantic shoreline, and mountaintops with views of outlying islands-all connected by an ... 2009: $2598, 2010: $2698 |
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Montana & Wyoming: YellowstoneYellowstone National Park abounds with natural spectacles of every kind. Renowned sites-the Old Faithful geyser and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone-are balanced with off-the-beaten-path adventures ... 2009: $2798 |
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Montana: Glacier National ParkSeventy million years in the making, Montana’s Glacier National Park is one of nature’s masterpieces. A walk through an ancient cedar rainforest to Avalanche Lake leads across pristine streams ... 2009: $2698, 2010: $2898 |
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Morocco: From Fès to MarrakeshSensuous can only begin to describe this legendary destination. From its undulating pastel deserts to its thriving city markets and savory cuisine, Morocco touches all your senses. Departing ... 2009: $4998 |
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Nepal: Annapurna Trek & Seti River ExcursionWelcome to fabled Shangri-la! Exotic, lively Kathmandu is your stepping-off point for a trek into the Himalayas. Out of the city and heading west into the foothills, the itinerary enters mountain ... 2009: $3698, 2010: $3698 |
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New Zealand: South Island SplendorNew Zealand blends graceful architecture and manicured public gardens with dazzling backcountry. Paths through what can only be called lyrical countryside wind through green rolling hills dotted ... 2009: $5098, 2010: $5098 |
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Northern Ireland: Causeway Coast & the MournesNorthern Ireland’s wild and pastoral landscape is steeped in centuries of history. Here, some of Europe’s most stunning coastal walking blends with beautifully-maintained trails leading... 2009: $3998, 2010: $3798 |
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Norway: Bergen & the Western FjordsSpectacular coastline backed by rugged mountains and cut by deep fjords define one of Europe’s most dramatic landscapes. From the ancient port city of Bergen, you follow hillside paths to small ... 2009: $4198 |
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Peru: Machu Picchu & The Sacred ValleyYour journey begins on the cobblestone streets of Cusco, the archaeological capital of the Americas. Nestled at 11,000 feet above sea level, the city showcases its Spanish colonial and Incan ... 2009: $3698, 2010: $3898 |
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Québec: Québec City & the CharlevoixQuébec City-a lively mix of European ambience and New World history-is the ideal launching pad for exploring the province’s beautiful countryside. The Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier ... 2009: $3098, 2010: $3198 |
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Scotland: The Southwestern HighlandsYour walking adventure captures Scotland’s breathtakingly beautiful landscape and its rich history of conquest and domination. Deep blue lochs, punctuated with tranquil islands, lie between ... 2009: $3698, 2010: $3698 |
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South Africa: Western Cape to the Elephant CoastFrom Cape Town’s striking Table Mountain on the West Coast to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi’s game park on the Elephant Coast, this adventure leads into the wild heart of South Africa. In the Cape of ... 2009: $5798 |
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Spain & France: The Basque CountryExtending generously over the Pyrenées and beyond the border between France and Spain, your route in the Basque country sets out from colorful Atlantic ports, to rolling foothills and panoramic ... 2009: $4398, 2010: $4398 |
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Spain: Granada to SevilleYou begin in the royal city of Granada, the last jewel in the Moorish crown, where you walk the massive fortifications of Granada’s Alcazaba, the exquisite Alhambra palaces, and the ... 2009: $3898, 2010: $4298 |
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Turkey: Cappadocia & the Turquoise CoastThe treasures of Turkey, so ample and various, are hunted by art historians, archaeologists, cooks, and travelers alike. Whether you consider Turkey’s great monuments of art, cave dwellings ... 2009: $4798, 2010: $4698 |
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Utah & Arizona: Bryce, Zion & Grand CanyonsIn Arizona and Utah, walks in three distinct canyons amaze with shifting vistas of deeply colored earth, desert flora, and fragrant pine under an overarching, clear-blue sky. At the awe-inspiring ... 2009: $2398 |
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Vermont: Celebrating Our Green Mountain StateOn this special anniversary journey, walks wind through the beautiful Green Mountains and into charming, historic villages. In the expert hands of your naturalist guides, you walk in delightful ... 2009: $2398 |
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Vermont: Fall FoliageVermonters are justly proud of the preservation of their working and untamed landscapes-thick, green forests concealing cool rushing streams open up to lush, rolling pastures dotted with ... 2009: $2398 |
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Wales: Snowdonia & the Northern CoastThis destination is ideal walking country-unspoiled natural beauty and diverse terrain of open rolling hills, panoramic coastal vistas, and a dramatic mountain range. In North Wales’ rugged ... 2009: $3698, 2010: $3698 |
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Washington: The Olympic PeninsulaFew other places exemplify so vividly the immense power and beauty of natural forces. Carved out by glaciers, the peninsula is a tapestry of rainforests, bubbling hot springs, and the massive ... 2009: $2998, 2010: $3298 |
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Washington: The Olympic Peninsula: A GetawayThis briefer trip reveals the essence of the Olympic Peninsula region with concentrated exploration of an exhilarating variety of terrain-ocean beaches, rainforests, and mountain peaks. Your route ... 2009: $1898 |
Marco Fallas
Arjen Meurs
Anne Earnhardt
