the world outdoors difference small groups we believe that your vacation should be a personal affair a chance for you to enjoy yourself as part of an intimate group that s why most of our trips are limited to only 12 guests giving the world outdoors one of the lowest guest-to-guide ratios in the industry a maximum of 6 to 1 in addition to affording more personal attention small groups increase our access to special places and allow us the flexibility to address your particular interests an unexpected joy of the trip was the new friends i made what a wonderful diverse group we had a chen tx the best part of these trips is getting to experience the activities and locales as a group you get so many interesting perspectives and you feel so enriched by the interaction s eckardt va i have always experienced small and personable groups with the world outdoors m sanborn nj pure carefree fun traveling with the world outdoors is a carefree and comfortable affair we ve found the m
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epic tour series in 2005 we created the epic tour series for the truly adventurous in spirit these trips offer a bit more thrill challenge and sense of accomplishment either in terms of range of activities physical or technical ability required or degree of difficulty from our grand canyon rim-to-rim hiker with over 45 miles of spectacular hikes and more than 13,000 feet of elevation change to the ever-popular canyonlands-arches multi-sport with its mountain biking hiking rock climbing canyoneering and whitewater rafting challenges we ve got an epic trip for almost anyone the epic tours are available in both domestic and international destinations and come in inn-based camping and mixed inn and camping flavors the epic tours are designated throughout the catalog with the epic symbol the epic tour series consists this year of the following 15 itineraries across the alps hiker new alaska wilderness multi-sport canyonlands-arches multi-sport colorado backcountry multi-sport futaleuf
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north america rockies colorado backcountry hiker backcountry hiking in colorado the promise of a backcountry wilderness experience is fulfilled completely during our multi-day hiking adventure in the heart of colorado s incomparable high country by day we explore portions of the 10th mountain trail system the country s most extensive backcountry accommodation-served trail network gaze at the stars at night before settling into the comforts of a european-style chalet hut trip · 6 days/5 nights dates · july 9-14 singles · july 23-28 · august 6-11 · august 20-25 · september 3-8 · september 10-15 · september 17-22 singles · september 24-29 trip rating · moderate with challenging options cost · $1295 gateway city · denver or vail colorado meeting place · vail colorado activities hike 5-6 days hut highlights with stunning locations and sweeping mountain views these charming chalets are kept cozy with solar lighting wood stoves vaulted ceilings and bay windows after a day on the trail snuggle
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north america alaska the west alaska adventure cruise small ship cruise and sea kayaking adventures in alaska the following describes our glacier bay explorations tours in may spend seven days exploring alaska s three million-acre glacier bay wilderness by kayak and foot whales grizzlies eagles ancient forests calving glaciers this small ship cruise visits the hidden gems big ships never see cruise-reports.com gives this action packed cruise three perfect 10s for activities ports and excursions day 1 juneau-cruise to glacier bay meeting at the dock in juneau we board our small adventure cruise trip · 7 days/6 nights dates · may 6-12 · may 12-18 · may 18-24 · may 24-30 · may 30-june 5 · june 5-11 · june 11-17 · june 17-23 · june 23-29 · june 29-july 5 · july 5-11 · july 11-17 · july 17-23 · july 23-29 · july 29-august 4 · august 4-10 · august 10-16 · august 16-22 · august 22-28 · august 28-september 3 · september 3-10 8 days/7 nights trip rating · moderately easy cost · $2599 singl
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north america southwest grand canyonbryce-zion hiker hike the southwest s premier national parks showcasing the mystical and stunning landscape of bryce zion and the grand canyon delve into a world of awesome natural amphitheaters soaring rock sculptures and tinted canyons full of juniper aspen and pine discover the beautiful work of centuries of wind water and ice we re sure this magnificently diverse display of natural grandeur will create an impression to last a lifetime day 1 red canyon-bryce canyon from st george we shuttle to red canyon for a hike through wind-sculpted bluffs and red rock formations prior to dinner we take another short hike below the rim of bryce canyon to soak up the late afternoon glow of the surrounding hoodoos and canyon walls inn or inn camping trip · 6 days/5 nights dates · may 14-19 · may 28-june 2 singles inn camping · june 11-16 · july 2-7 · july 16-21 singles · july 30-august 4 inn camping · august 13-18 · september 3-8 singles · september 17-22 inn
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north america new england inn trip · 6 days/5 nights dates · july 23-28 family · july 30-august 4 · september 17-22 singles trip rating · moderate cost · $2195 single supplement · $450 bike rental · $95 gateway city · portland or bangor maine meeting place · bangor maine activities hike 11/2 days bike 2 days sea kayak 1/2 day raft 1 day · free time 1/2 day family trip highlights everyone loves the summertime in maine give your family the chance to fully experience its unspoiled landscape easygoing nature trails and abundant wildlife best suited for ages 8 and older maine multi-sport hike bike sea kayak and raft acadia and baxter experience dramatic shorelines serene mountain lakes and villages full of new england charm on our one-of-a-kind maine escape featuring acadia national park and baxter state park bike along quiet country backroads hike through ancient forests raft the exhilarating penobscot river and sea kayak the glacier-carved maine coastline end the day with succulent meals
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europe africa inn camping trip · 15 days/14 nights dates · january 15-29 · july 5-19 · september 18-october 2 · december 26-january 9 2006 trip rating · moderate to challenging cost · $4195 400 surcharge if less than 4 single supplement · $520 gateway city · arusha tanzania meeting place · kilimanjaro international airport activities hike 8 days · game drives 5 days · cultural immersion 2 days inn camping highlights the traditionally styled mbahe cottages are surrounded by the village s fruit vegetable and coffee gardens we use state-ofthe-art tents sleeping bags and pads for the kilimanjaro camps the staff transports gear prepares meals and serves in a dining tent safari lodges range from tent cabins to maasai-style round huts to a picturesque lodge and a working coffee plantation all with private baths and stunning african vistas trip extension extend your stay with six days on the exotic island of zanzibar home to some of the world s most beautiful beaches swim snorkel dive an
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latin america guatemala multi-sport hike bike kayak and explore archeological sites in the cradle of mayan civilization this exhilarating itinerary takes you to the country s highlights plus off-thebeaten path destinations to explore guatemala like few will climb an active volcano bike through spectacular scenery on local trade routes kayak on renowned lake atitlan see the spectacular ruins of tikal and visit colorful local markets inn home stay trip · 9 days/8 nights dates · january 14-22 · february 11-19 · march 4-12 · april 8-16 · may 13-21 · june 10-18 · july 8-16 · september 9-17 · october 14-22 · november 11-19 · december 9-17 · december 23-31 trip rating · moderate cost · $1695 single supplement · $325 gateway city meeting place hike one full and four 1/2 days bike one full and two 1/2 days kayak 1/2 day · mayan ruins tour 1 day · scenic flights trip extensions extend your stay by choosing some beach time and the turquoise caribbean waters of belize s amerbergris caye an excurs
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asia the pacific inn trip · 15 days/14 nights dates · november 12-26 2005 · february 11-25 2006 · april 8-22 songkran festival · november 11-25 · february 10-24 2007 trip rating · moderately easy cost · $3195 for all tours except the april 8-22 2006 tour · $3395 for the april 8-22 2006 tour single supplement · $995 for all tours except the april 8-22 2006 tour · $1095 for the april 8-22 2006 tour gateway city · bangkok thailand meeting place · bangkok international airport activities hike bike river and sea canoe · elephant ride · city temple tours · longtail boat rides · cultural elephant shows inn highlights lodging ranges from luxury hotels in bangkok and chiang mai to floating rafts and tree house cabins all with private baths thailand multi-sport hike bike sea canoe ride elephants and experience thai culture welcome to thailand the land of a thousand smiles this is a country with a rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes of great natural beauty from the glorious ruins o
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frequent traveler program repeat customers and their referrals are the foundation of our success to show our appreciation we have designed friends of the world outdoors a benefits program exclusively for returning guests let the benefits begin by continuing to choose the world outdoors and booking your trip directly with us you become eligible to receive special rewards there are no applications to fill out and no fees to pay and if you ve previously traveled with the world outdoors you re already eligible to receive these rewards and discounts savings on every trip friends of the world outdoors receive a 5 frequent traveler discount on every trip go on two trips within the same calendar year and get 10 off of your second trip not combinable with any other discount plus you can combine your frequent traveler discount with the early bird discount detailed below the frequent traveler discount does not apply to children already receiving a 15 discount however milestone trip awards as a
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prsrt std u.s postage denver co permit no 2856 paid 2840 wilderness place suite d boulder co 80301 tel 800-488-8483 email fun@theworldoutdoors.com checkoutwww theworldoutdoors comtod ay visit theworldoutdoors.com our user-friendly web site is filled with more information than we can fit into our catalog with a few clicks you can find details on all of our trips get answers to your questions and plan and book a trip at your convenience exploring the world outdoors has never been this easy detailed trip itineraries you can review and print out day-to-day detailed trip itineraries for each of our programs links to these itineraries are found on each trip s brief day-to-day description page because we print our catalogs well in advance of our trip departures there are inevitable date itinerary and lodging changes make sure to check out our web site for the latest version news specials interactions and more visit our news and specials section for information on brand-new trips special sea
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