Adventure Coordinators

20/11/2024

Discover the best trails, thrilling adventures, and insider tips for your Queenstown escape. Explore what makes this alpine haven so extraordinary.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/tomgehrels/travel/articles/an-adventurers-guide-to-queenstown

Image: Rosewood Matakauri

19/11/2024

With the Exodus sale launched today, our 2024 adventure travel cybersale is bigger than ever!

Book your 2025 adventure holiday at a steep discount

15/11/2024

I want to know - what is the toughest trip you have ever done?

Chris travelled with us to Vanuatu and Samoa in the South Pacific. Chris tells us he found Samoa “to be the hardest, probably because it involved a lot of longer drives and maybe I was getting a little tired. One day we crossed the entire country from the furthest western point, then a somewhat treacherous 2 hour crossing between the two islands, to the final destination at the most easterly point of the country. It took 10 hours altogether and I was hardly able to get into bed by the end.
Again accommodation was basic and there was no wifi for most of that week. This is a trip for a seasoned open-minded traveller. We had an excellent guide and driver and there were 9 in our group.
As with the other islands, I saw tribal culture, kava ceremonies, old blackened lava flows, countless churches and missions and [had] lots of snorkelling opportunities.

On the way home, because the beach lodge was at the opposite end of the island from the airport, I had a midnight taxi ride for 2+ hours to get to the 5 am flight.

Samoa had the most colourful fauna, what I would describe as vertical rainforests and the streets were lined with flags of nations attending the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. I wonder how King Charles and Queen Camila will hold up...

15/11/2024

For a moment, everything was silent. Even the breeze seemed to pause. The horizon glowed as the last rays broke through mountain crests, illuminating jagged edges and ridges with a final burst of brilliance.

These are the best place to explore the beauty of Asia on foot

The best places to experience beauty on treks and hikes across Asia

15/11/2024

Imagine setting sail along Norway’s winter coast in search of the northern lights. Read more about this traveler’s journey and get inspired for your own aurora adventure!

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/tomgehrels/travel/articles/thrill-of-the-chase-my-quest-to-catch-the-northern-lights

Image: Matt Dutile

14/11/2024

November is here and with it tour operators trying to outdo each other by offering tremendous sales. Now is the time to score a deal and lock in your trip for 2025 with our adventure travel cybersale.

Here are the best adventure travel sales when booking through Adventure Coordinators. Sales are continually added and updated, so check back often!

Book your 2025 adventure holiday at a steep discount

13/11/2024

The sun is just beginning to rise, casting a soft amber glow over the misty jungle. The sounds of birds were all around, the symphony broken now and then by the chittering of monkeys and the rustle of leaves underfoot. Then, a sudden hush falls — a silence that almost felt out of place in this vibrant wilderness. There! A tiger!
Here are the best places in India to see tigers.

The sun is just beginning to rise, casting a soft amber glow over the misty jungle. The sounds of birds were all around, the symphony broken now and then by the chittering of monkeys and the rustle of leaves underfoot. Then, a sudden hush falls — a silence that almost felt out of place in this vib...

12/11/2024

Here is a photo of one of the few souvenirs I still have from my travels: a vintage 1986 bottle of red from Milestii Mici in Moldova, produced during the Communist era. The wine cellars are reportedly the largest in the world, and are located in a system of tunnels. You drive in by bus. Somewhere inside the mountain they had a table set up for us and wine was carried in by the caraf. It turned into somewhat of a wild afternoon.

So I bought this bottle and shared it with a friend (who is a wine connoisseur). His verdict: “It needs a bit more breathing; the nose is one of barnyard”.

11/11/2024

11/11/2024

Tom is awesome! He set up an Antarctic itinerary for our group with all flights/transfers and hotels, recommended the best tour options, reminded us of innumerable small helpful planning details and provided reading material. He clearly has massive travel experience. He is consistently available.

Carla - Calgary, AB - November 2024 https://buff.ly/2UyzbWG

08/11/2024

Anna hiked with us in the Julian Alps in Slovenia. The easternmost part of the great Alpine range offers some of Europe’s most stunning scenery and hiking opportunities. At its heart lies Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak, with the serene glacial lakes of Bohinj and Bled nestled far below. Over the course of a week, Anna and the small group of hikers she was with, embarked on five diverse hikes and explored both the national park and the more remote summits of the Karavanke range. The journey took them through wild meadows, along tranquil lake shores, across dense forests, and over rugged mountain ridges. Says Anna: “It was wonderful. Very hot, beautiful, challenging. We were 16 with two wonderful young guides, Masa and Hana. They’re experienced, knew the trails very well and took good care of us. I loved the hikes to the mountain huts for hardy lunches. “

Have you been to Slovenia? What did you think?

08/11/2024

Avant-garde tapas, rich churros, and all the arroz you can dream of—here’s your guide to savoring Madrid, one bite at a time.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/tomgehrels/travel/articles/where-and-when-to-eat-in-madrid

Image: Madrid Destino

06/11/2024

One of the great things of adventure travel is that you get to stay in some very unique accommodations. From jungle lodges in Peru to desert camps in Morocco, we cover just about any type of accommodation you can dream of.
Here are ten unique accommodations you can stay in on our adventure tours

From jungle lodges in Peru to desert camps in Morocco, here are ten unique accommodations you can stay in on our adventure tours

06/11/2024

A fresh calendar, ready to be filled with journeys to places you've only dreamed about. From the Andes to Zanzibar, make 2025 a year of new horizons with this guide to the top destinations.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/tomgehrels/travel/articles/the-12-best-places-to-travel-in-2025

Image: Patrick Locqueneux

29/10/2024

A second journey to South Africa reveals that each safari brings fresh perspectives. Read more on this family’s adventure.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/tomgehrels/travel/articles/on-a-familys-second-trip-to-south-africa-new-perspectives-beat-new-destinations

Image: Crookes & Jackson

24/10/2024

Beyond the champagne-soaked beach clubs, Mykonos reveals peaceful surprises. Explore the island’s secluded beaches and charming villages for an enchanting experience.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/tomgehrels/travel/articles/meet-the-quiet-side-of-mykonos

Image: Lucy Laucht

24/10/2024

This is a side of the Dolomites you don’t always get to see on Instagram - one of moody, rainy weather. Europe has had a lot of rain this past summer and fall and Annie took these photos on her October Exodus Travels trip with us. She told me “Yup weather did not cooperate all week...sun first day mostly, then cloudy and rain and finished with some snow. Some mornings 0 degrees in am.. Cold no bother but clouds and rain less fun....especially for pictures. Despite this, will return one day for another tour with tour leader Rob She was very happy to have Rob as the leader. “He is very knowledgeable and was a good planner (daily quick meeting for planning). Seeing that the weather would only be nice for the first few days, he chose to do the hikes with “views” first. He was attentive to our needs and helped me a bit in sections with narrow passages as I get nervous when there is a drop next to the path.”

22/10/2024

Get to know Madeira, "The Island of Eternal Spring,” where blue skies, floral-scented breezes, and mountainous landscapes create a year-round paradise.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/tomgehrels/travel/articles/heres-why-madeira-is-called-the-island-of-eternal-spring

Image: Clara Tuma