VANCOUVER, B.C. – Taking a trip with your family during the winter break is a great way to bond without the distraction of everyday life, work, school, and long to-do lists.  Now is the time to be thinking about those holiday vacations because these trips fill up fast and you’ll want to take advantage of low airfare prices before they rise again.  BikeHike Adventures (www.bikehike.com) is offering four exciting and affordable itineraries over the holidays that are designed specifically for families looking to combine active pursuits with meaningful cultural immersion.  Whether you choose a customized trip with just your brood or a set itinerary with other families, these BikeHike family expeditions to Costa Rica, Ecuador, Vietnam, and New Zealand are guaranteed to create lasting memories with the people most important in your life.

BikeHike offers two types of family adventures.  You can opt for a fixed trip in which you would join other families with children of the same age and follow set itineraries at specified dates of departures.  BikeHike can also customize a trip for your family that addresses your needs and desired activities with flexible departure dates.  Each customized BikeHike family vacation is designed to ensure the entire family has a great time, regardless of age, skill level, or experience.

BikeHike leverages the smaller size of its operation and its in-country expertise to deliver award-winning personalized service at affordable rates to families of adventure enthusiasts interested in engaging with the local communities of the countries they visit.  Take advantage of the record low fares presently being offered by airlines and book your trip now.

The four itineraries that BikeHike is offering over the upcoming Christmas holidays are:

Costa Rica – Adventure Playground:  Enjoy 9 days of activity in the nature’s paradise of Costa Rica.  Raft class 2-3 rapids, hike the rainforest, explore a volcano, zip-line through the jungle, and relax on the white sand beaches.  Dates: Dec 19 – Dec 27; Cost $2199 USD per person.

Ecuador – Volcanoes and Jungles:  Experience the diverse topography and landscapes of Ecuador on this 10-day expedition.  Mountain bike, hike, and horseback ride down an active volcano, engage with the indigenous villages of the high Andes, raft class 2 whitewater, soak and swim in refreshing natural hot springs.  Dates: Dec 10 – Dec 20; Cost $2099 USD per person.

Vietnam – Family Fusion:  Enjoy 13 days of culture and outdoor adventure in one of Asia’s most-loved traveler destinations.   Explore Hanoi’s narrow streets and bustling markets, hike to and stay overnight in a hilltribe village, mountain bike the scenic Mai Chau valley; sail and seakayak amongst the caves and rock formations of Halong Bay.  Dates: Dec 19 – Dec 31; Cost $2299 USD per person.

New Zealand – Family Adventure: This 13 day trip offers opportunities for both family togetherness and time for parents to explore on their own.  Jetboat through the Rakaia Gorge, stargaze from New Zealand’s highest mountain, explore the areas around Queenstown by foot, bike, and whitewater raft.  Dates: Dec 15, 2009 – Dec 27, 2009; Dec 26, 2009 – Jan 3, 2010; Dec 29, 2009 – Jan 10, 2010; Cost $3150 USD Adult, $2250 USD children under 15 per person.

Visit www.bikehike.com , call 1-888-805-0061, or e-mail info@bikehike.com for more information.

About BikeHike Adventures
Recognized by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of “The Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth”,  BikeHike (www.bikehike.com) specializes in small group Multi-sport Adventures in South and Central America, Canada, Europe, Oceania, Asia and Africa. BikeHike is committed to sustainable tourism practices that benefit the local communities and environment in the destinations they serve, and actively supports projects around the world to help raise cultural and social awareness.

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