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Trusted Adventures
| The goal of Trusted Adventures member companies is to create an easier way for adventurers to identify high quality adventure travel trips by creating an alliance of highly respected smaller, owner-involved and experienced companies. Trusted adventures consists of 7 partner companies all of which are dedicated to responsibility, teamwork and most of all...ADVENTURE. |
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Wildland AdventuresWildland Adventures aims for authenticity in everything they do. We embrace sincerity, good faith and genuineness as we approach the world around us and the people and cultures that inhabit it. Our goal is to help our travelers explore the world with honesty and affirm understanding and compassion and accept that it desires to not entertain us, but welcome us.Costa Rica Family Vacation | Family Adventure Vacation | Tanzania Luxury Safari |
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The WayfarersThe Wayfarers have always been one to blaze new trails. Their unique walking vacations began in England in 1984, but have grown to span Europe, the US and New Zealand. Trust that they will always have a fresh itinerary, a new destination and an innovative way to experience the culture of country living.Walking Tour Vacations | Hiking Vacations | European Walking Vacations | British Isles Walking Vacations |
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Great Alaska AdventuresFounded 30 years ago, by Laurence and Kent John, Great Alaska International Adventure Vacations have made a habit of venturing down the road less traveled. Originally based in the Olympic Penninsula of Washington State, they eventually moved their operation north to Alaska, where they could focus on building trips that combine sport fishing and adventure.Alaska Family Vacations | Alaska Fishing Vacation | Alaska Bear Viewing | Costa Rica Lodge |
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Myths and MountainsFor over 20 years, Myths and Mountains has been combining luxury and elegance into their vacations. Their belief is one of enlightenment and discovery, to get away from it all and see the beauty in everything and in the process create a truly unique travel experience.Immersive Tours | China Travel Tours | Travel Bhutan | Argentina Tour Package |
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Western River ExpeditionsWith almost 50 years of experience in guiding adventure travelers in the rivers and canyons in the western US, Western River Expeditions has developed what they consider to be the best rafting adventures in the world. Their all-inclusive rafting trips, will give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience that only they can re-create.Utah Rafting | Grand Canyon Rafting | Idaho Rafting | Moab Utah |
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ROW AdventuresIn 1979 ROW Adventures set out to offer adventure travel trips with a focus on whitewater rafting. In the 30 years since then, they have grown into a diverse adventure travel company offering trips to top destinations throughout the world. They weave history and culture into each trip and have earned trust by developing an intimate connection to each of their itineraries.Idaho Rafting | Galapagos Adventure | Family Adventure | Ranch Resort |
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Ciclismo Classico
Ciclismo Classico proudly leads the industry with the most authentic and professionally run tours in adventure travel. Our mission is to offer the most diverse selection of high-quality, educational and dreamy itineraries that celebrate a region's landscape, art, language, music, folklore, and cuisine. The Ciclismo Classico experience promises to energize, inspire and transform travelers of all ages and abilities.Bike Vacation Italy | Bike Vacation France |New England Bike Tour |
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American Safari Cruises
American Safari Cruises specializes in elegant, active cruises aboard three mega-yachts -- the 36-guest, 145-foot flagship Safari Explorer; the 22-guest, 120-foot Safari Quest and the 12-guest, 105-foot Safari Spirit. Itineraries focus on close-up experiences at each destination including wildlife searches, exploration by shore boat, kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, and always fine dining. All yacht cruises are inclusive including premium spirits, wines and micro brews; all excursions, equipment and activities are included in the price of the cruise. |
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InnerSea DiscoveriesA sister operation to American Safari Cruises, InnerSea Discoveries, provides adventure enthusiasts an opportunity to indulge their adventurous side during activity-rich small ship journeys onboard the 49-guest Wilderness Discoverer and 49-guest Wilderness Adventurer. Aptly described as the “un-cruise,” the Alaska adventures don’t have the hassles associated with typical cruises such as crowds of people, long lines, bus trips and ‘tourist” port visits. Instead, expertly-run small group excursions highlight each day.Inside Passage Cruises | Alaska Small Ship Cruises |
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 Magazine2012 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>














