Where did you go in 2006? Where do you want to go in 2007? These destinations are the stuff of dreams.
Antarctic Explorer: an 11-day voyage to the coldest, windiest and driest continent on earth, with dramatic glaciers and iceberg and lots and lots of picture-perfect penguins.
Larapinta Trail: a superb Central Australian walking trail through the ridgelines of the West MacDonnell Ranges, with fully supported camping.
Silk Road to Samarkand via Kashgar: a fascinating historic journey from China to Central Asia, along the Chinese part of this ancient caravan route. The trip includes Beijing’s Great Wall, the fabulous Terracotta Warriors in Xian, and the enormous Buddhist monastery at Xiahe. Then, head to the Gobi Desert to the oasis town of Turpan and on to the frenetic market town of Kashgar.
Mt. Blanc Guided walk: From the Haute Route to a classic ascent, there are several different ways to experience this famous peak, building up an appetite for legendary French cuisine.
Everest Circuit: The classic trek in Nepal's Everest region. This 25-day trek includes a traverse of the Cho La, the high pass linking Gokyo Lakes and the Everest Base Camp. The trek includes panoramic views of Everest from Gokyo Ri and Kala Pattar and the innumerable peaks and glaciers for which this region is world renown, plus a visit to the historic Base Camp. The route includes the villages and monasteries of the Khumbu region including Namche Bazaar and Thyangboche Monastery.
Tran Siberian Adventure: A spectacular train journey from Beijing to St Peterbsburg with breaks at the 'must see' places in between, including Majestic cities with beautiful palaces, mosques, minarets and medressas erected over thousands of years.
Yunnan Meili Trek: A two-week journey starts in the remarkable ancient Yunnan Province city of Lijiang, set amongst the stunning surrounds of Jade Dragon Mountain, and the extensive Tiger Leaping Gorge. Then to Tibet, past the guidebook cities and into the incredible Meili Snow Mountains, through a stunning area of ancient forest, lush flowering valleys, dramatic glaciers and secluded Tibetan monasteries. Trekkers stay with a Tibetan family in a guesthouse in the spectacular village of upper Yuben and visit the sacred waterfalls under towering 7000m snow capped peaks before returning to the capital of Kunming.
Paine & Fitz Roy Trek: Chile and Argentina's impressive Patagonian peaks and parks include the Torre del Paine, the iconic towers that are Chile’s national symbol. Best viewed at sunrise from a distance, or close-up after a hike that ends at a glacier.
Vietnam by Bike: explore the backroads of Vietnam (and fantastic cuisine!) from handlebar level, through an ever-changing landscape of tranquil highlands, palm fringed beaches and country roads that lead through mango and coconut groves. Small group trips are fully supported by crew and vehicle.
Costa Rica Traverse: Outside magazine's 2006 Trip of the Year winner in the Central America category. This is a week-long experience that includes hiking the country’s highest peak and whitewater rafting on on the Pacuare River.
Start planning your 2007 travel adventures now.
Evelyn Kanter - Ever since I fell asleep in the back seat of my parent's car and woke up at my front door, I have thought that travel is a magical ...
