Best Adventure Travel Company (2022)

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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Abundant Life Adventures hosts guided outdoor adventure tours and monthly meet-ups near Nashville to inspire wellness and abundant living. Members hike, bike, kayak, and more. Their "epic adventures" are ideal for Black people with "little to no outdoor experience looking to challenge themselves to try something outside their comfort zone and make new friends."
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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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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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Destination Hike’s motto is, “Hiking is for everyone!” They believe hiking strengthens your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, and this community of hikers (open to all levels) meets monthly to hike in various places across the United States. Scheduled events include sunset hikes, hiking and yoga, hiking for stargazing, and a 100-Mile Wilderness hiking expedition in Maine.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center is one of the southeast United States' most well-known destinations for outdoor lovers. They offer a variety of experiences, including rafting and kayaking, ziplining, paddleboarding, biking and hiking. NOC will also package several activities into one exciting adventure.
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Journeys International builds private and small group trips based on a variety of worldwide destinations and landscapes, centering each adventure on certain travel goals the individual or group desires to achieve. Each party is assigned an adventure specialist who makes personalized choices of locations and activities to include in the experience. All journeys are designed to give every person involved a special and unique lifetime memory.
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Travel Expert Chez Chesak tells us about XGRid Campers, “Very cool company that trains people on and then rents overlanding campers for a true backcountry experience.” Campers are available to haul any gear you might need, including kayaks, canoes, and bikes. All trailers are equipped with on-board water and solar power, so standard camping hookups are not required! Units are also suitable for dirt roads and trails, with independent suspension and all-terrain tires, making them much more versatile than traditional travel trailers. Find remote locations others never even know exist!
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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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