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Outdoor: Spirited

It’s first thing in the morning. You love the anticipation of lacing up your hiking boots, of adjusting your bike helmet strap, of gripping your kayak paddle. Your day of active learning is about to begin. On these invigorating adventures, you feel your heart pumping and that familiar — but welcome — muscle burn as you combine your passion for learning with your love of the outdoors. 

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A man in a kayak points toward lush trees while paddling along the crystal-clear waters of North Florida’s artesian springs and rivers.

Kayaking North Florida’s Sacred Springs & Rivers

6 days
(4.93)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
1,849
Florida
Water Sports
Kayak along North Florida’s artesian springs and rivers, learning about sustainability, conservation and ecology from the locals who advocate to protect the crystal-clear waters.
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A person paddles a colorful kayak through calm Florida waterways lined with lush green mangroves.

Back to Nature: Kayaking the Waterways of Florida

6 days
(4.88)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,099
Florida
Water Sports
The Florida coastline boasts beautiful nature reserves and some of the finest kayaking in America. Kayak through mangroves and wetlands to search for wildlife with expert naturalists.
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A group of hikers listens to an expert guide at a scenic overlook featuring Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California.

Hiking Yosemite Up Close and Personal

6 days
(4.9)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,099
California
Walking/Hiking
Hike at the pace you choose each day and see authentic Yosemite with experts. Discover giant sequoias and glacially carved valleys, and learn the story of this national treasure.
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An older woman practices pickleball skills on an outdoor court at a state-of-the-art facility in Washington, located in the Pacific Northwest.

Learn Pickleball: Born in the Pacific Northwest!

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,599
Washington
Pickleball
Practice new pickleball skills, improve your game and make new friends in a state-of-the-art facility in the Pacific Northwest — where pickleball was born!
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A traditional Dutch windmill overlooks vibrant rows of blooming tulip fields in the Netherlands under a bright blue sky.

Beauty in Bloom: A Cycle & Barge Adventure in the Netherlands

10 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
6,499
Netherlands
Barge
Forget tiptoeing — get many perspectives on the Netherlands as you bike and barge along tulip fields and gardens while learning about Dutch culture.
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A group of travelers on a Rim to Shore Costa Rica Multi-Sport Adventure poses in front of a massive buttressed tree in a rainforest.

Rim to Shore: Costa Rica Multi-Sport Adventure

11 days
(4.98)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,999
Costa Rica
Multi-Sport
Discover the meaning of “pura vida” and see why there’s no better place to raft, hike, kayak and learn authentic Latin dance than the protected waters and lands of Costa Rica.
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A group of hikers treks along a scenic path through the magnificent Alps landscape in Austria and Italy during an alpine hiking adventure.

Alpine Hiking in Austria and Italy: From Tyrol to the Dolomites

14 days
(4.79)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
5,599
Austria/Italy
Walking/Hiking
Traverse scenic paths through the magnificent Alps, discovering rich history, traditional villages and stunning alpine flora and fauna in some of Europe’s most pristine natural beauty.
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A wide view of the Lower Salmon River in Idaho flowing past green trees and hills toward distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

Whitewater Rafting Adventure on Idaho's Lower Salmon River

6 days
(4.87)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
1,899
Idaho
Water Sports
Join us for a challenging and enriching adventure that’ll have you rafting the Salmon River, learning about local wildlife and gaining insight into the region’s unique history and lore.
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Cyclists wearing helmets push their bikes along a paved path in Schlogen during a biking trip along the Danube River.

Bike & Barge the Upper Danube: Castles, Vineyards & Vienna

12 days
New Program
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
5,999
Germany/Austria
Barge
Bike paths meet barge routes on this adventure along the Upper Danube — cycle and voyage your way through Germany and Austria’s cities, villages, castles and local farms and wineries.
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A series of mossy stone stairs with a central waterfall feature ascending through a lush green forest in Portugal.

Paths Less Taken: Hiking Forests & Villages of Portugal

13 days
New Program
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
5,999
Portugal
Outdoor Adventures
Hike your way through hidden villages and breathtaking natural wonders in a land of dramatic mountain ranges, thermal springs, ancient vineyards and dazzling castles.
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A group of people hikes through the lush green landscape of Florida’s Everglades National Park on a guided outdoor adventure.

Florida’s Natural Treasures: Hike, Bike & Kayak the Everglades

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
1,999
Florida
Multi-Sport
Walk, bike and paddle through Everglades National Park, an unparalleled landscape whose diverse habitats are a must-see for any outdoor adventurer!
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Molten orange lava flows from dark volcanic rock into the misty ocean waves on Hawaii’s Big Island.

A Volcanic Exploration: Hiking on Hawai'i's “Big Island”

8 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
4,799
Hawaii
Walking/Hiking
Hike among the impressive volcanoes and varied landscapes of the island of Hawai'i while learning about its rich culture, geology and wildlife.
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