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The Austin-Lehman Adventures Difference
When searching for your next vacation, consider what makes an Austin-Lehman Adventure the one worth remembering…
We’re experts in the Americas and Africa.
Many companies may cover the world, but we focus solely on North, Central and South America and Africa. We just want to be the best wherever we go. We’ve searched for over 30 of the best itineraries to the best destinations in the America’s and Africa to create highly-interactive adventures which offer you unique local and cultural experiences led by fascinating guides.
23 years of experience speaks for itself.
Since 1985, we've been sharing our love of adventure with our guests. Our longtime insider’s knowledge and extensive contacts in each destination allow us to offer cultural and artistic experiences and encounters that give our guests a much more in-depth feel for the local people and their way of life.
Smaller is indeed better.
The owners whose names are on the door at Austin Lehman are intimately involved with our day-to-day operations. You’ll even get personal attention right from the owners – the way a small and caring company should act and feel. There are just 12 guests on our adult trips and 18 on our family adventures. This affords each traveler a much more intimate and authentic experience and our guest-to-guide ratio is never more than 6:1. You’ll enjoy swapping stories and laughter with our guides and they will too. We've also created special itineraries for our adventures which are more appropriate for families, solo adventurers and adults-only. Our Custom Trip Experts will happily help you plan every aspect of your trip with us.
Personalized just for you.
Our extraordinary guides will take the time to learn about each traveler in their group, finding unexpected and memorable ways to make your vacation very special. On an Austin-Lehman adventure, you can choose your style of vacationing from intense and active to kickback relaxation, and which activities you want to participate in. You can balance downtime with active challenge and learning and exploring. Most importantly, we know we still have things to learn so we listen and we use our guest’s feedback everyday to ensure we are meeting your standards for an unforgettable adventure vacation.
Authentic and distinctive lodging and cuisine.
Our trips are designed to deliver surprising luxury with an absence of pretension. We’ve done our research and know the best accommodations in each region to rest and recharge. Whether you dine in a 5 star restaurant or are served campfire-side, you will enjoy the finest local cuisine and wines, artfully prepared and deliciously sinful. You are a VIP at Austin-Lehman and we will deliver on your high standards for luxury quality and comfort.
Travel safe and assured.
Our first-aid certified and experienced guides fully understand the regions, trails and the activities that are a part of our vacation itineraries. Each one offers the highest degree of trust and confidence, comfort and safety. Our staff’s flawless operational logistics and contingency planning ensures you are well taken care of regardless of the circumstances.
To back up our strong commitment to the highest levels of guest service, we offer all our travelers our moneyback guarantee, a rarity among adventure travel companies. If somehow we missed the mark and you’re not satisfied with your Austin-Lehman adventure, we’ll fix it – up to and including a complete refund of the land cost of your trip.
Curious to learn more? Contact one of our Custom Trip Experts to start planning you your next Austin-Lehman Adventure!
“We can't wait to choose our next ALA trip. You took us to places we wouldn't have gone by ourselves and stretched us to do more than we ever thought possible.”
~ The Brown Family, California – Banff & Lake Louise Family Adventure 2006
“One of my all-time favorite vacations! It was an active trip coupled with tons of cultural awareness and nature. This is my idea of a great vacation!”
~ Gail DiLisio, New York – Costa Rica Volcanoes & Jungles 2006
“I get to do, see and learn a lot more by traveling with Austin-Lehman than I would if I were on my own.”
~ Peter Raskauskas, Massachusetts – Alaska Family Adventure 2006
Montana Big Sky Family: Cowboys, Canyons and Campfires
Austin-Lehman has been guiding parents and kids on adventure vacations
in Montana for over 20 years. If there's a formula for family fun, we've
nailed it. Read More>23 years of experience
speaks for itself. As a leader in adventure travel and a tour operator since 1986, Austin-Lehman has extensive contacts and a longtime insider's knowledge in every market we visit. That means every experience – whether cultural, artistic or outdoor – offers guests an authentic feel for the local land, people and way of life.
Panama Boquete to Bocas Adventure
Explore verdant jungles teeming with wildlife, white-sand beaches
cradling deep blue Caribbean waters and picturesque small towns steeped
in character on this 9-day Panama vacation. Read More>
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