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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 vibrant Golden-hooded Tanager perched on a branch with clusters of orange berries during a birding trip in Costa Rica.

Birding in Northern Costa Rica: Tanagers to Toucans

11 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
3,249
Costa Rica
Birding
If Spotted Woodcreepers and manakins are on your birding life list, join us for an exploration of northern Costa Rica! An estimated 894 avian species call this country home.
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Oregon Owyee River Whitewater Rafting

Whitewater Rafting on the Owyhee River: Oregon's Grand Canyon

6 days
(4.75)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
1,849
Oregon
Water Sports
Join outdoor experts to learn about whitewater rafting, visit Ryegrass Hot Springs and explore local history as you discover why the Owyhee River is known as Oregon’s Grand Canyon.
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Aerial view of the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon surrounded by lush green trees and modern skyscrapers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Walking Vietnam: Paths of Wonder from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

17 days
(4.98)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
3,499
Vietnam
Walking/Hiking
Enjoy comfortable walking adventures throughout Vietnam, beginning in the capital city of Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City — Saigon. Explore villages, citadels, bays and more!
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A hiker in a pink jacket stands on a grassy hill overlooking a lake and the sea along Ireland’s coastal northwest under cloudy skies.

Hiking Ireland’s Coastal Northwest

10 days
(4.94)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
3,999
Ireland
Walking/Hiking
Strap on your walking shoes for an inspiring adventure along Ireland’s northwest coast, a region known for its timeless castles, medieval towns and pristine beauty.
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A group of five hikers smiling in front of a thin sandstone arch during a trip to Arches National Park in Utah.

Hiking Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

6 days
(4.96)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,499
Utah
Walking/Hiking
Join natural history experts in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks to discover ancient petroglyphs, geological monuments and the colorful beauty of two national treasures.
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A hiker stands on a rocky trail in Acadia National Park, Maine, overlooking the scenic islands and coastline of Mount Desert Island.

Hiking in Acadia National Park

6 days
(4.91)
Varies by Date
Starting at
2,349
Maine
Walking/Hiking
Hike and learn about the oldest national park east of the Mississippi, explore century-old hiking trails, the East Coast’s only fjord and Mount Desert Island, and savor a lobster feast!
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A lush green fairway at Sunbrook Golf course in Utah, featuring red sand bunkers with scenic red rock mountains under a clear blue sky.

The Best Golf of Your Life: Four Courses in Red Rock Country

7 days
(4.87)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,299
Utah
Golf
Improve your golf game with expert instruction from PGA and LPGA teaching professionals on four top-rated courses. Plus, explore the natural history and national parks of Utah!
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A young grandchild laughs while whitewater rafting on Idaho's Salmon River, holding a blue paddle and wearing an orange life vest amidst forested mountains.

Whitewater Rafting on Idaho's Salmon River With Your Grandchild

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
1,899
Idaho
Ages 13 – 17
Grandparent
Float off on a whitewater rafting adventure with your grandchild on the Salmon and Snake Rivers as you learn about paddling, petroglyphs and pioneer history and go camping on the beach!
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A group of hikers trek through a grassy field in the Beartooth Mountains of Wyoming during a dramatic sunset with large clouds.

Hiking in the Beartooth Mountains of Wyoming

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
3,099
Wyoming
Walking/Hiking
Trek through the magnificent Beartooth Mountains and Shoshone National Forest as you learn about their unique geology and ecology, and absorb their natural beauty.
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A group of hikers walks along a dirt path on the Camino de Santiago through green hills and rural villages in Spain.

The Greatest Road in Europe: Camino De Santiago

14 days
(4.95)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
6,199
Spain
Walking/Hiking
Experience one of the world’s great walking routes as you learn about ancient cathedrals, religious icons and medieval Europe along the wondrous Camino de Santiago.
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A group of people hiking across a wooden bridge over a creek in Montana's Glacier National Park.

Trailside Glacier: Hiking in Glacier National Park

7 days
(4.85)
Varies by Date
Starting at
3,549
Montana
Walking/Hiking
Experience Glacier National Park on expert-led hikes, traverse the historic Going-to-the-Sun Road and explore the stunning valleys of Many Glacier and Two Medicine!
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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
(4.89)
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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