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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 couple hikes along a path in the English countryside past a charming stone cottage covered in vibrant red climbing plants.

Hiking the English Countryside: The Cotswolds and Cornwall

15 days
(4.89)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
7,099
England
Walking/Hiking
Hike the English countryside with experts, discovering sweeping landscapes, learning local history, sampling traditional foods and enjoying the vibrant culture of two unique regions.
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Bicycling the Eastern Shore of Virginia

4 days
(4.69)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
999
Virginia
Bicycling
The Eastern Shore of Virginia boasts pristine landscapes, unique wildlife and historic monuments. Discover this and more as you cycle paved trails and scenic back roads with experts.
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Aerial view of a sandy beach and turquoise bay on Ireland's southwest coast near Kenmare, surrounded by lush green mountains and rocky outcrops.

A Wee Ramble in Kenmare: Hiking Ireland’s Southwest Coast

9 days
(4.98)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
3,499
Ireland
Walking/Hiking
Discover the wonders of Ireland as you visit emerald coasts and seafaring villages, walk glorious footpaths and hike mountains and peninsulas, learning from local experts along the way.
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Cyclists ride along a paved historic bike path beside the sparkling Danube River in Austria and Germany, with a large bridge in the background.

A Cycling Journey: Historic Bike Paths Along the Danube River

13 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
5,599
Austria/Germany
Bicycling
Follow quiet bike paths along the sparkling Danube as you explore the history, folklore and culture of Bavaria and Upper Austria, with visits to castle ruins and a 900-year-old abbey.
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Three people hiking along a desert trail in Death Valley National Park, surrounded by unique, wavy yellow rock formations under bright sunlight.

Hiking Death Valley National Park and the Valley of Fire

7 days
(4.93)
Varies by Date
Starting at
3,099
California/Nevada
Walking/Hiking
Death Valley isn't as scary as it sounds. Join experts to learn about unique rock formations, local ecology and ancient petroglyphs as you hike and explore these two stunning parks.
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Snowmobilers ride through deep powder during a winter venture in Montana's Yellowstone Country.

Winter Ventures in Yellowstone Country

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
3,349
Montana
Winter Sports
Learn how to snowmobile, snowshoe and ski, discover unique wildlife and visit Old Faithful, fumaroles and bubbling hot springs as you explore the wonders of Yellowstone in winter.
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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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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
(4.93)
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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Hiking the Azores: A Nature Lover’s Paradise

11 days
(4.92)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
4,899
Azores
Walking/Hiking
Learn about the Azores’ island beauty as you join expert naturalists on hikes to the woodlands, thermal spring pools, caves and volcanic landscapes of Europe’s best-kept secret.
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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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