02.25.10

From the issue North Bay Under Cover

There are trips. Then there are trips of a lifetime. For the latter, look no further than Adventure Center. As the leader in small-group adventure travel for more than 30 years (most trips max out at 18 people), they offer a wide range of options­­—from no experience necessary to demanding multi-day treks. Always wanted to walk the Great Wall of China? Hike Iceland's volcanoes? Stroll the wine lands of Burgundy? Or take on Patagonia's Torres Del Paine Circuit? All of these are among Adventure Center's more than 200 outings in 30 countries. Better yet: Adventure Center doesn't hike its prices! Most trips are between $1,000 and $3,000, when others charge two to three times that—for the same trip! Plus you'll always get expert guides to take the stress out of planning. Browse the intuitively designed Web site for hiking and cycling vacations. Trips range from "Grade A" (leisurely walk and wine through Tuscany) to "Grade B" (hiking to high alpine villages in Austria). Don't just plan your next vacation—plan the trip of a lifetime!

TIP: Forget the rental car. Let the pros at Adventure Center plan your next cycle tour; from small-group road rides and mountain bike tours, to self-guided adventures where your luggage is delivered from one hotel to the next. Pick from a range of tours in 30 countries. Let's ride!

Visit AdventureCenter.com or call 800-211-9721 to find your next big trip. Aren't you ready for more than a vacation?