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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 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
3,199
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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Two women laughing on a hiking adventure in Yosemite National Park, California, with scenic views of mountains and glacial valleys in the background.

Hiking Yosemite Up Close and Personal for Women

6 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,149
California
Walking/Hiking
Explore Yosemite on a women-only adventure! Discover glacial valleys, giant sequoias and learn about the park’s natural and cultural history at the pace you choose each day.
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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 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 goes horseback riding through a field of yellow wildflowers in the Yellowstone wilderness of Montana, with mountains in the distance.

Active Yellowstone: Adventure in the Great Outdoors

7 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
4,799
Montana
National Parks
Hike, raft and ride through Yellowstone’s wilderness. Watch for wildlife and explore thermal basins on this active adventure in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
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Women on a multi-sport adventure in Costa Rica navigate white water rapids in a blue raft through a tropical forest.

Rim to Shore: Costa Rica Multi-Sport Adventure for Women

11 days
(5)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
3,199
Costa Rica
Multi-Sport
On this women-only learning adventure, take an active approach to Costa Rica as you raft, hike, kayak and learn authentic Latin dance.
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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 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 grandmother and grandchild wearing climbing gear and helmets smile together while ziplining in the wooded forests of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Outdoor Discovery on Vancouver Island With Your Grandchild

7 days
(4.84)
Outdoor: Spirited
Starting at
2,999
British Columbia
Ages 9 – 14
Grandparent
Kayak, canoe, zipline, rock climb and camp your way through the wooded forests of Vancouver Island with your grandchild, learning all kinds of new skills along the way.
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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
3,799
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
(4.86)
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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