Active Adventures

Amazon Cruise on the Tucano

An authentic expedition into the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest onboard the Tucano "Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon" (7 days).

Antarctic Peninsula

This classical voyage includes the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula that offers the most dramatic scenery and biggest variety of wildlife in Antarctica.

Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetlands

Classic Antarctic Peninsula with South Shetlands

Antarctica Falkland Islands | S. Georgia | Antarctic Peninsula

The ultimate Antarctic voyage - a combination of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. Enjoy the polar seas at their best.

Arctic Circle: Herschel Island

Discover the magic of Herschel Island located on the Arctic Circle ~ a land that is famed to explorers worldwide. Enjoy the excitement of boating in The Mackenzie Delta and on the Arctic Ocean!

Argentina Patagonia Explorer

Patagonia encompasses some of the most spectacular mountain, glacial, and coastal scenery in the world.

Argentina to Chile The Northern Route

The colours and intriguing landscape of Northern Argentina and Chile are worth the visit as you discover ancient culture, infinite deserts, arid altiplano and colourful gorges.

Argentina to Chile: Southern Route with Patagonia Cruise

This 18 day nature lover's adventure is an opportunity to experience the extraordinary landscapes, and unusual floral and fauna of the region - by land and by sea.

Best of Panama

Discover the Panama Canal’s natural attributes and experience a partial Panama Canal transit, visit the new Agua Clara Locks of the Panama Canal Expansion, share a unique experience with indigenous people.

Bhutan Fall Festivals

Each month a festival heralds a new season or marks a significant occasion with music, dance and social gaiety. This is part of the magical charm of Bhutan. Fall festival features Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang, Central Bhutan

Bhutan Nature & Culture for Independent Travellers

Tours of Exploration has organizes journeys to Bhutan for 20 years. Let us customize your adventure to the Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom for culture, nature, spiritual, birding, or trekking.

Bhutan Overland Nature, Birds and Culture

Our Bhutan Nature, Culture and Birding tour in 2020 is escorted by company owner Catherine Evans. Experience the avifauna and wildlife of the forested mountains, the scenic splendour of the valleys and trails, and the cultural and spiritual richness of the land of Gross National Happiness.

Bhutan Spring Festivals

Spring festivals in the Bhutan Himalaya mark a time of great beauty, and cultural intensity. After nearly two decade of sending travellers to Bhutan, we can say with confidence - this is one great trip!

Bhutan Treks

Trekking in Bhutan offers unparalleled variety with low density and pristine opportunities for the active adventurer. Tours of Exploration has been organizing programs through our local Bhutan company for 25 years. 

Birds, Wildlife & Coral Reefs of Costa Rica & Panama

A unique opportunity to combine Southern Costa Rica and Northern Panama. We include time on both the Caribbean and Pacific Coast visiting Bocas del Toro and La Cusinga/Ballena Marine Park.

Birds of Costa Rica

Natural History organizations, Junior Naturalist clubs, extended families, photographers are invited to call us to set up your own exclusive itinerary escorted by our fully qualified local ornithologists.

Bolivia Adventure with San Pedro, Chile

Highlights of this 12 day adventure to Bolivia and Chile include Sucre, Tarabuco Market, Potosi, Uyuni Salt Flats to San Pedro de Atacama.

Bolivia Carnival in the Andes and Uyuni Salt Flats

Bolivia's Ururo Carnival is a unique and rewarding pre-Easter celebration.

Bolivia Madidi National Park

The Madidi National park of Northwest Bolivia was created in 1995 and protects a full array of tropical ecosystems.

Bolivia Uyuni Salt Flats Adventure

Salar de Uyuni is one of the most spectacular natural attractions in Bolivia. t is isolated, well-preserved and intensely beautiful.

Borneo Birds and Wildlife

For nature lovers, we begin with a visit to Sabah, Borneo which contains the best-protected areas on the island.

Borneo Wildlife Odyssey

Join us for an unforgettable nature tour Borneo to explore the world's largest rainforest.

British Columbia Great Bear Rainforest Cruise (IR)

Islands and intricate waterways beneath towering mountains...lush, coastal temperate forests...wilderness alive with eagles, ravens, salmon, bears and wolves...

British Columbia Great Bear Rainforest Cruise (ML)

Great Bear Rainforest Cruise aboard the Maple Leaf. Witness one of nature’s most profound events, the journey of the wild pacific salmon into the rainforest. 

British Columbia Grizzlies & Whales

A chance to experience the wildlife-rich regions of the Great Bear Rainforest and Johnstone Strait off the North Coastal areas of Vancouver Island. Guided daily excursions out of Port McNeill and onboard expedition boats.

British Columbia Grizzlies of the Great Bear Rainforest

Enjoy the Great Bear Rainforest at Great Bear Lodge, located 50 air miles from Port Hardy, British Columbia. It is a place of spectacular beauty where one can still find the silence and solitude of a long gone era.

British Columbia Johnstone Strait Sea Kayaking

Kayak among the Orcas of Johnstone Strait. Also known as Robson Bight, a narrow passage that separates Vancouver Island from the British Columbia mainland, the areas is rich in scenery and marine life other than whales.

Cambodia Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat Cambodia is undoubtedly one of the most fabulous complexes ever built by mankind.

Canada Great Northern Adventure

Dawson City to Tuktoyaktuk on the Arctic Ocean in 5 days!

Central America Highlights

Trip includes travel to five Central American nations including - Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

Chile to Argentina Lakes Crossing

An incredibly beautiful crossing of the Andes in the Lakes district between Puerto Montt, Chile and Bariloche, Argentina.

Chile Torres del Paine Trek

This 5 day trek explores the Torres del Paine mastiff from East to West including the most famous trekking routes areas within the newly acclaimed 8'th Wonder of the World.

San Pedro de Atacama is the archaeological capital of Chile, and the main cultural centre of the Antofagasta region in Northern Chile.

This Chilean tour highlights includes Santiago, Atacama Desert, Patagonia with Torres del Paine National Park, and Valparaiso.

China Railroad to Tibet

Experience the highlights of Beijing and Xian and then travel by rail to Lhasa, Tibet.

China The Silk Road - Beijing to Tashkent

This extraordinary journey follows the ancient silk route from its source in Xian, China, through an ever changing landscape to the fabled city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

China Yunnan Meili Trek

Historically, culturally and geographically, Yunnan Province is one of the most diverse and alluring destinations in China.

China Yunnan Province

Dali, Lijiang & Shangrila are highlights in Yunnan, Southwest China. Enjoy tropical rainforest, snow-capped mountains and diverse cultural heritage.

Churchill Birds of the Sub-Arctic

Be part of the migration as we follow birds off the beaten path in Churchill.

Churchill Polar Bears

Journey to Churchill, the "Polar Bear capital of the world" and view at close range an astounding concentration of polar bears in their natural environment.

Churchill Polar Bears with VIA RAIL train

For millennium, the Arctic's most magnificent animals have gathered along the western shores of Hudson Bay each October and November to wait for the ice to freeze to begin their annual seal hunt.

Churchill Whales and Wildlife

Churchill summer wildlife adventure! The excitement of being on the water in open air boats amongst the whales is unparalleled.

Costa Rica Short Stays

Costa Rica 3 - 5 day adventures that can be taken individually or combined to visit Tortuguero Park, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest or the remote South Pacific beach region.

Costa Rica Tropical Explorer

Highlights include Arenal Volcano, Rio Celeste, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Chirripó.

Costa Rica Tropical Forests & Coastal Discoveries

Experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica's Forest Reserves and the splendid Coastal wonders. Small groups departing on a daily basis.

Cuba Overland Explorer

A Cuban natural and cultural journey overland from Havana to Santiago coupled withan opportunity to connect to Cuban ways of life.

Ecuador Kapawi Eco-Lodge & Reserve

Ecuador's Kapawi Amazon Lodge is a model eco-tourism project that immerses guests into the traditional world of the Achuar culture while balancing sustainable principles.

Galapagos Islands Multisport

Explore the Galapagos Islands by boat and on foot, over-nighting at lodges on Isabella and Santa Cruz Islands, an area of incredibly rich and unique diversity in marine life.

Guatemala Highlights

Visit the colonial city of Antigua, travel by boat along Lake Atitlan, take in the sights of the Chichicastenango market and experience the famous Tikal National Park.

Haida Gwaii Cruising Expedition

Haida Gwaii (once named the Queen Charlotte Islands) are one of the richest biological and cultural areas in North America. This remote archipelago provides unparalleled wilderness cruising and exploring.

Honduras Archaeology, Birds and Natural History

This Honduran adventure focuses on the bio-diverse rich areas of Lake Yojoa and the famous Pico Bonito National Park near the North Coast along with Archaeology and birding in theCopán Valley. Options to visit the Bay islands (Roatan, Utila or Guanaja).

Honduras Birding Highlights

Honduras, a mountainous country with a wide range of vegetation and habitat types - rainforest, deciduous forest, pine forest, mangrove, sandy beaches (pearly white on the north coast, volcanic black in the south), cloud forests explains the variety of birds - 776 species to date.

Indonesia Nature & Cultural Tours

We have extensive knowledge on travel in the Indonesian Archipelago. Customize your touring to Bali, Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Komodo and Lombok Islands.

Indonesia The Island of Bali

Enjoy the warm hospitality of the island of Bali with time to experience the crafts and culture of Ubud.  

Italy Amalfi Explorer

Gentle trek through the spectacular scenery and quaint villages of Italy’s Amalfi coast.

Laos Trekking Adventure

Our Laos hill tribe trek offers spectacular views of primary forest and mountain vistas, river interludes, birds and other wildlife with a chance to experience the traditional lifestyles of Northern Laos.

Loire Valley Bike and Barge

Cycling the quiet roads of the Loire Valley and at night retire to your barge. Encounter this region's rich history, culture and delightful scenery.

Madagascar Birding and Wildlife

Madagascar! Our world’s fourth-largest island is, quite simply, unique. Five bird families (made up of an astonishing 120 bird species) and five mammal families are endemic to this massive island. And that is just a portion of the fauna here including half of the world's cameleons, weird and wonderful endemic plant families and incredible amounts of other wildlife.

Myanmar Adventure Circuit

Visiting Myanmar is a rare and unforgettable opportunity to experience a still-mysterious east. Rangoon, Mandalay, the Irrawaddy River and Pagan are names steeped in legend.

Myanmar Cultural Highlights with Ayerwaddy

Enjoy Myanmar a land of great beauty, whose 130 plus cultures retain traditions held for millennium.

Nepal and Tibet Rooftop of the World

Our Rooftop of the World trip highlights the scenery and cultures of Nepal and Tibet overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa.

Nepal Trek and Safari

See Nepalese templed cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, trek in the Annapurna ranges and travel to Chitwan National Parks.

Nicaragua Active Adventure

Board, repel, zip and surf. Nicaragua. The largest country in Central America has been re-discovered as a destination for nature, culture and adventure tourism.

Panama Adventure in the Neotropics

A wealth of nature and culture in Panama rewards the active traveller. This multi-sport adventure in the neotropics includes treks in Soberania and Chagres National Parks.

Polar Circle & Antarctic Peninsula

The classic Antarctic cruise coupled with memories south of the polar circle.

Southern Africa Birding Adventure

Travel to Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and Victoria Falls. This truly marvelous 18-day birding adventure, samples three different countries and spectacular and diverse scenery.

Southern Africa Overland Explorer

Visit South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, the countries that lie at the southern end of the African continent evoke a strong spirit of the wild.

Tanzania Kilimanjaro Trek & Safari

Experience a Tanzania safari coupled with an ascents of Mt Kilimanjaro along the popular Machame route (5,895m).

Thailand Classic Explorer

Our tour visits the archaelogical wonders of Bangkok, the central plains as well as the splendid scenery and culture of the North.

Thailand Mae Hong Son Soft Adventure

Mae Hong Son is the gateway to the hill tribe cultures of the Hmong, Karen, Lahu, Lisu, Akha and Mien.

Thailand Southern Islands, Rivers & Jungles

Enjoy our Khao Sok National Park at Elephant Hills tented can and discover the wildlife and majestic beauty of Southern Thailand.

Thailand, Cambodia & Laos World Heritage Sites

This World Heritage Sites in three Southeast Asian nations are included on this remarkable adventure. Experience the majesty of past dynasties including Ayutthaya, Angkor Wat and Luang Prabang.

Turkey Explorer

Enjoy the incredible sites of legendary Turkey including Istanbul, Gallipoli,Troy, Cappadocia and Turkey's Aegean Coast.

Vietnam Cycle and Boat Adventure

Enjoy an active adventure in North Vietnam with cycling and a fully supported multi-sport program. A highlight is Ninh Binh with its dramatic mountain beauty, rural landscapes and the diversity of Cuc Phuong National Park.

Whales, Wildlife & First Nations of the Pacific NorthWest

Travel to the remote Pacific Coastal Rainforest of northern Vancouver Island and experience the First Nations culture of the Kwakwaka'wakw in Alert Bay.