Austin-Lehman Adventures Best-Of Collection

Everyone has favorites…favorite foods, favorite songs, favorite movies…well, the same goes for those in the adventure travel industry. After tapping into the vast knowledge of our guides, office staff and industry partners, we were able to put together a collection of "bests" to share. These lists contain a diverse selection of exciting and beautiful places, amazing foods, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're looking for inspiration or simply a new trail, this collection is a great place to start.

Best Hiking Trails

If you love to explore the great outdoors on foot, then these trails should definitely be on your bucket list. You've probably heard of some of them, but a few are industry secrets just waiting to be found and used.

Best Uncovered Gems in Our National Parks

Austin-Lehman has been showing our guest the best of our National Parks for the last 27 years, as a special treat we are unveiling 10 uncovered gems of our National Parks.

Best Biking Trails

For those that prefer to explore the world on two wheels. This list of biking trails includes challenging uphills, scenic downhills and rolling hills for the best of both worlds.

Best Bike Rides in Europe

With 38 years of experience planing Europe bike tours, Ron van Dijk is an authority on biking in Europe. Here he sahres his Top 10 favorite bike rides in Europe.

Best Rafting Rivers

If a good river raft is what floats your boat, then be sure to check out this list. Featuring some well known North American favorites along with a few that are sure to inspire you to get out on the water.

Best Hotels

At the end of an adventure filled day, the place where you rest your head can be a pretty big deal. These hotels offer the best combination of comfort and location and after a good nights sleep, you'll leave feeling downright spoiled.

Best Restaurants

This one's for the foodies! Whether you're looking for the best steak in Montana, or the best in gourmet European cuisine, you're sure to find it here.

Most Active Trips

If you're looking to feed the adventurer within, this list of our most-active trips is one you'll want to pay attention to. It features a mix of trips that are either diverse in the activities they provide and/or the activities provided are a bit more intense than our other trips.

Best Wildlife Trips

There is nothing quite like witnessing a wild animal in it's natural habitat. Whether you're searching for Africa's Big 5, a howler monkey in Costa Rica, or a bison grazing on the plains of Wyoming, these trips will put you right in the middle of nature at it's best.

Best Scenic Trips

The beauty of a pristine scenic landscape is something that can take your breath away each and every time you see it. The trips on this list will give you plenty of reasons to be short of breath...but craving more at the same time.

Travel + Leisure
World's Best
For the fourth year in a row, ALA was recognized as one of the top Tour Operators in the World by Travel + Leisure. Read the Press Release >

Outside Magazine
2012 Hall of Fame Travel Awards
ALA was inducted in Outside Magazine's 2012 Hall of Fame Travel Awards for our groundbreaking Cuba Tours. Read More...

National Geographic Traveler
50 Tours of a Lifetime
The editors of National Geographic Traveler single out ALA's Cuba tour as one of their top tours in 2012. See the complete list>