50 Best Adventure Tours
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When National Geographic Traveler comes out with a listing of the world's 50 best tours, they do so with somewhat of a familiar apology.
"Like many of our readers, the editors of National Geographic Traveler have always shied away from organized tours, feeling that unscripted, independent travel is the richest sort."
We've said the same thing in similar words here on Gadling where we widely regard tours as playthings for wimps. There are exceptions, however. And National Geographic Traveler has located the very best of them.
Tours of a Lifetime: 50 of the World's Best, canvases the globe with an amazing variety of action adventure tours with nary a "Walking Tour of the Louvre" in sight. Take, for example, the "Trekking in the Mountains of Poetry" tour in which adventurers backpack through Georgia's amazing Caucasus Mountains, visit small villages and indulge in local wines. And no, that's not the Georgia in the United States, folks!
Spend a moment to peruse through the other 49 trips offered. Most are quite expensive but sometimes that's the price you have to pay for visiting such exotic and remote locations.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Oct 4th 2006 @ 5:56PM
ruth said...
I WANNA BE RICH! AND GO ANYWHERE I WANNA GO! YEAH!
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Oct 4th 2006 @ 6:52PM
Kim said...
Did you say 50 of the best for the rich and famous???
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Oct 4th 2006 @ 7:14PM
Tyrone said...
Budapest
Look it up on the internet, can't find a more romantic place for lovers. If you agree write me back @ tyronesgaines@aol.com
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Oct 4th 2006 @ 7:34PM
Sue Ammann said...
I live in So. Florida - I'm on vacation ALL THE TIME. Every time I pay my house insurance or residential taxes I'm reminded of how much "fun" it is to live here - year round. Who needs to travel? Who can afford to?
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Oct 4th 2006 @ 7:59PM
Keith said...
If you know how to travel, it doesn't cost very much. For starters, visit less-developed countries, like China or India, which are more interesting than Europe anyway. While there, if you stay away from fancy hotels and expensive restaurants, the cost will be quite moderate. A person who knows how to rough it can actually spend less money per day in a foreign country than he would at home. Of course, air fare cannot be avoided.
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Oct 4th 2006 @ 8:02PM
Viki said...
They don't have any cheaper tours? That is ridiculous!
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Oct 4th 2006 @ 8:19PM
Dale said...
New Zealand with the kids ? Sure I'll take all my friends and neighbors, after all it's ONLY $6,999.00 PP. How about a vacation for the average "Working Joe" that he might actually be able to afford ? Ha
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Oct 4th 2006 @ 9:25PM
Gabriele Johnson said...
Way to expensive
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Oct 4th 2006 @ 9:50PM
Scott said...
I travel the world and it's affordable.
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Oct 4th 2006 @ 9:57PM
Scott said...
At these prices it is only for the rich and famous, but if you understand how the travel industry works you can travel to magnificent places at a fraction of the cost.
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Oct 5th 2006 @ 2:21AM
Neil said...
Yes folks, these trips are expensive. I've covered a few of the trips on my own for substantially less -- such as trekking in Georgia for about $15 a day. If you can hack it on your own and want to take the risks involved, go for it. For those who feel they can't do on their own, then you can pay through the nose for the experience.
Neil
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