River & Lake
The connection between people and water is undeniable. Life happens by the waterside, if not on the water itself. When you travel to the water, you have an entree into the community: participate in common activities as a way to connect with locals. As you join in activities you’ve never experienced, you will learn about some of the most unique cultures anywhere. Meanwhile, wildlife also gathers at the waterfront, and you will have access to prime viewing spots for birds and animals who live nearby. Explore by boat and foot to adventure deeper into the social and environmental ecosystem.
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Top Trips
River & Lake Adventures

Peruvian Panorama
Want to truly see it all? Do it on this fast-paced, all-encompassing Peru trip, with the Amazon, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Nazca Lines, and Ballestas Islands.
From $6095 Per Person
Vigorous

Complete Kiwi Explorer
If you leave no stone unturned when you travel, then the Deluxe Wilderness Explorer was designed just for you. Over the course of this two-week excursion, your guides will help you discover everything that makes New Zealand’s North and South Islands gems of the South Pacific.
From $9195 Per Person
Active

Savoring Southeast Asia
This is a comprehensive overview of four countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Packed full of a wide variety of cultural, historical, and recreational activities, Savoring Southeast Asia is perfect for the traveler who is interested in "sampling" every aspect of each country.
From $4700 Per Person
Gentle

Baltics from Castles to Coast
Make your way through the countryside and delightful cities of the Baltic States, including Vilnius, Trakai, Riga, Parnu, and Tallinn. Explore castles, cafés, and galleries. Learn storied history.
From $3300 Per Person
Active

Competitours Central America Adventure
Get ready for a surprise itinerary that will take you into the heart of local cultures around Central America. Friendly competition and hands-on challenges will take you and your teammate just outside your comfort zone and into the zone of delightful adventure. We plan the details and give you a packing list.
From $4350 Per Person
Active

Wildlife Wonders of Brazil
The mysterious and diverse Pantanal comes together in this wildlife-focused trip. Explore everything the Pantanal has to offer. You’ll visit the Araras Eco Lodge and Hotel Baiazinha and see how many you can spot of the 80 mammals, 698 bird species, 260 fish species, and 50 kinds of reptiles that call this region home.
From $5625 Per Person
Active

Engaging Antigua and Atitlan
A flexible design for embracing Antigua and Atitlan. Journeys provides the building blocks, including orientation, guides, and logistical support for your personally-tailored experience. Focus on markets and textiles, or history and archaeology, or hiking on forest and volcano trails.
From $2475 Per Person
Gentle

Highlights of Southeast Asia
This trip is a comprehensive overview of three countries: Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It's a wonderful option for those interested in a cultural, historical, and recreational sampling of Southeast Asia. From visiting UNESCO World Heritages sites such as Angkor Wat to sleeping on a "junk" in Halong Bay, the variety of this itinerary will surely keep you on your toes.
From $3100 Per Person
Active

Competitours USA Escapade
Get ready for a surprise itinerary that will take you into the heart of local cultures around the USA. Friendly competition and hands-on challenges will take you and your teammate just outside your comfort zone and into the zone of delightful adventure. We plan the details and give you a packing list.
From $4125 Per Person
Active

Incas and Amazon for Families with Teens
Reveal the wonders and delights of the Amazon, Andes, and all of Peru to your whole family with our expert, family-friendly naturalist guides.
From $4550 Per Person
Active

Czech Republic Adventure
The perfect trip for active travelers who want to get out on the mountains, trails, and rivers of this enchanting country. Experience Czech culture, nature, and history by foot, boat, and bike.
From $4295 Per Person
Challenging

Patagonia Discovery Safari
Choose your excursions around the Lake District and among the granite spires of Torres del Paine. Options include horseback riding, hiking, biking, boating, and more. Find yourself along towering glaciers, beside turquoise lagoons, and amidst breathtaking panoramas of the Andes.
From $5575 Per Person
Vigorous

Oases of Chile: Atacama & Patagonia
Bike through wine country. Climb sandstone hills and granite spires. Witness geothermal geysers. Circumnavigate blue lagoons. Encounter vast glaciers. Experience the impressive range of Chile's landscapes with an adventure including the Atacama Desert of the north and the Patagonian Andes in the south.
From $6195 Per Person
Challenging

Amazon and Andes Odyssey
Visit the greatest sites of Peru in the Andes and Amazon, including Machu Picchu and the Tambopata Nature Reserve, where wildlife abounds and people do not.
From $3895 Per Person
Active

Desert, Delta and the Falls
The indigenous cultures, wildlife reserves, and spectacular scenery of Namibia, the Okavango, and Victoria Falls. This rustic experience displays the highlights of three varied countries.
From $6500 Per Person
Active

Rare Journey into Japan
Visit Japan in the Fall on this once-only Rare Journey! You'll see the best of Tokyo and Kyoto - but this trip really highlights the more remote villages and distinctive culture of Japan. Join cross-cultural expert David Everhart to connect with local communities, understand customs, visit unique shrines and temples, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that defines Japan's rural charm.
From $7990 Per Person
Gentle

Vivid Vietnam
Travel to Vietnam's most beautiful sites with an expert local guide and learn a very personal story about history, cultures, and hope.
From $3395 Per Person
Gentle

Azores Archipelago Revealed
Shhhh...don't tell anybody. We've discovered a hidden and rarely visited archipelago, one that most people overlook in their search for a refreshing and sensational outdoor adventure. It's the Azores, nine islands about 800 miles off the coast of Portugal, and we think it may just be the best-kept secret in the entire Atlantic Ocean. And with hiking volcanoes, swimming in natural thermal pools, whale watching and more, this adventure is the best, all-encompassing way to experience it.
From $3650 Per Person
Active

Best of Botswana and Zimbabwe
Visit the most animal-rich sanctuaries of Botswana and Zimbabwe, offering countless photo opportunities and intimate nature experiences. Top the trip off with a stop in Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
From $5495 Per Person
Active

Best of the Southern Andes
Explore vibrant Buenos Aires and nearby Colonia, Uruguay. Absorb the scenic splendor of northern Patagonia's Lake District. Drink in (and gobble up) the beauty of wine country. Travel overland to Santiago and Valparaiso, where the mix of historic and contemporary culture will delight you.
From $5725 Per Person
Active

Meandering the Mekong
Demystify the Mekong by floating along a very scenic stretch and then explore the charming city of Luang Prabang in Laos.
From $2900 Per Person
Gentle

Competitours Europe Adventure
Friendly competition and hands-on challenges will take you and your teammate just outside your comfort zone in the original stomping grounds of Competitours - Europe. This delightful adventure will follow a surprise itinerary that reveals itself as the trip unfolds. We plan the details and give you a packing list.
From $4250 Per Person
Challenging

Mt. Hagen Show Tour Vista
See the spectacular Hagen sing-sing and the fabled Sepik River, Tari Highlands, and Waghi Valley, all with top-level accommodations and an expert escort.
From $9999 Per Person
Active

Secrets of Siam
Appreciate the the beauty and serenity of Buddhist Thailand from lovely eco-lodges in the northern hill country.
From $2995 Per Person
Active

Torres del Paine Trek
This famous hike of Southern Chile circles the the most scenic mountains in the southern Andes. Delight in spectacular trekking by day and comfortable ecocamps and rustic refugios at night.
From $5590 Per Person
Demanding

Mekong Luxury River Cruise
Your Mekong adventure begins with a visit to bustling Saigon, where you spend time exploring the city and visiting the historical Cu Chi Tunnels. From here, board a luxurious boat and cruise along the Mekong where you get insight into the lives of the people who live along the banks and on the river. End in Siem Reap, where you visit the ancient ruins of the Angkor period. You'll travel on the beautiful Jayavarman Boat, which combines old-fashioned elegance with modern comfort.
From $5400 Per Person
Gentle

Mekong River Cruise
Enjoy eight days cruising on the Toum Tiou (or similar) and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and Angkor Temples ruins. Boat upgrades available.
From $3700 Per Person
Gentle