Best Adventure Travel Company (2020)

MT Sobek have been leaders in the adventure travel industry for more than half a century. Today, travelers can choose from some 200 journeys designed to inspire and exhilarate, with interest categories like Family Adventure, Women’s Adventure, Cruising, Wellness, Hiking & Trekking or Rafting & Kayaking.
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Wild Women Expeditions specializes in “amazing outdoor adventures for all women.” The company leads trips to more than two dozen countries around the globe, with activities like canoeing, kayaking, cycling, hiking, surfing, sailing and yoga.
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Austin Adventures seeks to bring its “WOW Factor” to every trip, whether through spectacular scenery and well-planned itineraries or thoughtful touches, like freshly prepared trailside treats at the end of a hike. Austin Adventures leads multi-sport and active trips to more than 30 countries on all seven continents.
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G Adventures specializes in small group adventure travel, with itineraries designed for active travelers, wellness tourists, families and the 18-to-thirtysomething crowd. Trips take travelers to destinations throughout the world, including the polar regions.
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Kevin Knight founded Urban Events Global as a travel company for African American adventure seekers looking to explore with like-minded travelers. The company hosts regular camping weekends, as well as group tours to destinations like Cape Town, Barbados, Dubai and Aruba.
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Bindlestiff Tours specializes in small group adventures with a focus on the American Southwest. Guests enjoy fully customized touring vehicles with enlarged viewing windows, free wifi and most campsites and the myriad benefits of insider expertise, like the best spots to photograph a sunset or favorite local restaurants.
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GeoEx takes travelers “to the ends of the Earth” on luxury small group tours and custom journeys. Itineraries are grouped by interest, from family, solo travel and special occasions to philanthropy, active or trailblazing.
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Adventure travelers have long turned to REI to outfit their travels; with REI Adventures, they’ll also find fully curated experiences on every continent. These active travel itineraries might involve cycling the paths of Zion National Park, trekking through the snowy Himalayas, spotting wildlife in the Galapagos or enjoying a weekend of backpacking close to home.
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Dipaways group trips and private getaways focus on adventure, connection and growth. Everything is included – accommodations, meals, transportation, activities and a professional photographer to capture every moment.
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Wilderness Travel has been providing active travel experiences for more than four decades. Travelers can choose from some 200 small group or private trips to 75 countries around the globe. Go snorkeling in Indonesia, sea kayaking on the Sea of Cortez, trekking in Patagonia or wildlife watching in Botswana.
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