Volcanoes Safaris Announces the Opening of Kyambura Gorge Safari Lodge in Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda—Volcanoes Safaris, specialists in mountain gorilla safaris and tourism in Uganda and Rwanda is announcing the grand opening a brand new ecolodge near Africa’s Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The only company to have built three of its own exclusive safari ecolodges near Africa’s mountain gorilla parks, Volcanoes Safaris unveils its fourth lodge with the opening of Kyambura Gorge Safari Lodge in July of 2011. The lodge, in addition to offering exclusive access to Queen Elizabeth National Park also offers guests the once in a lifetime experience of going chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura Gorge. The Kyambura Gorge Safari Lodge will help to protect an isolated community of chimpanzees and create a buffer zone between the gorge and the surrounding communities. Research sponsored by Volcanoes Safaris and conducted by researcher Nicole Simmons revealed that only 22 chimpanzees remain in the isolated troop that live here, about half that of 20 years ago.... Read More →

Ecuador’s Leading Hospitality Company Announces 15-Day Adventure Combining Galapagos with Machu Picchu At Just Over $4,000 per Person Double

QUITO, ECUADOR – Ecuador’s leading hospitality company for active adventure, Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges, announces a 15 day / 14 night program combining Galapagos and Machu Picchu that begins and ends in Quito with a full-day tour here before flying to Galapagos for five days and then on to Lima and an immersion in Machu Picchu. This adventure is $4,348 per person double, $5,880 single and $3,988 triple inclusive of accommodations, English-speaking naturalist guides, use of bicycles and snorkeling gear, and most of the meals. Not included are intra-destination air tickets and the $100 per international visitor entrance fee to Galapagos National Park. Hernan Rodas, visionary founder and owner, recognizes that a trip to South America is a long way to go. “So why not combine two of the continent’s foremost visitor attractions,” says Rodas. “We’ve put these two magical destinations into one unforgettable adventure tour in order to offer the very best of... Read More →

The Kapitan Khlebnikov Prepares for its Farewell Voyages

Adventure Life founder, Brian Morgan, and the Khapitan Khelbnikov in Antarctica. The ship's final expedition is this December. One of the only passenger icebreakers in operation — the Kapitan Khlebnikov — is retiring after this polar travel season. The Kapitan Khelbnikov was built in Finland in 1981, and was originally designed for the rigors of northern Siberia. The ship has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe with adventurous travelers since 1992. No other expedition vessel has navigated more polar waters than the Kapitan. It was the first ship ever to circumnavigate Antarctica with passengers in 1996-97. This vessel has captured the spirit of many adventurous explorers — she will definitely be missed by Adventure Lifers. In less than two months the Kapitan Khlebnikov will begin its final voyage as an Arctic expedition vessel. The ship’s Antarctica farewell expedition to Antarctica’s Far East will be a 31-day epic adventure. Accommodating only... Read More →

Travel highlights: Manatee Amazon Explorer

Amazon cruises have been popular for years. What many people do not know is that in Ecuador this option is also available. The Manatee Amazon Explorer is the only cruise in the Ecuadorian Amazon basin, a 30-passenger, first class riverboat that navigates along the Napo River. Its operations started in 2002 and today its service and high quality keep up to clients’ needs and interests, and safety requirements. The boat was named after the largest river mammal in the Amazon, the Amazonian manatee. Though smaller than its cousins, the Amazonian manatee can measure up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) and weigh over 1000 pounds. It spends almost half day sleeping and the rest of the time it grazes plants in shallow waters. Interestingly, manatees are the only herbivore marine mammal and they change teeth all through their lives. Manatees breed once every two years and have only one calf at a time, so their populations can decrease easily if hunted by humans or if their habitat is destroyed; natural... Read More →

Kid’s Go Free on Summer Rafting Adventures On Utah’s Green River with Bill Dvorak’s Kayak and Rafting Expeditions

NATHROP, CO – Legendary river rafting outfitters Bill and Jaci Dvorak know how to plan the perfect family river escape. They’ve been doing it for over 40 years. This year families will be able to take some of the sting out of the high cost of a summer vacation with a special “Kids Go Free” promotion from Dvorak’s Expeditions. The location is Utah’s wild and scenic Green River as it flows north to south through the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservations carving the deepest canyon in the state. The week-long trip follows the path of Butch Cassidy’s “Wild Bunch” and explorer Major John Wesley Powell, who titled the barren landscapes “Desolation and Gray Canyons – a region of wildest desolation”. However, Dvorak’s “river magic” journey for families along the Green River is far from roughing it. Professional guides handle all the details and are adept at knowing the needs of children and parents in the wilderness. Healthy prepared meals, often ‘Dutch Oven Style’,... Read More →

Private Turkey Journeys with Cox & Kings

Reserve a private Istanbul, Marvels of Turkey or Classical Turkey journey by July 1, 2011 Receive Mevlevi Sema Ceremony at the Hodjapasha Cultural Center tickets at no cost! Journeys from $2,395 Turkey has played a major role in the Mediterranean world and due to its strategic location between two continents, it has been a crucial staging post on the trade routes between East and West. Cox & Kings private Turkey journeys cover UNESCO World Heritage Sites with private-guided walking tours with English-speaking guides, spectacular performances like the Whirling Dervishes at the Hodjapasha Cultural Center, shopping at the Kadikoy Market, visits to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul and more! Reserve a private Istanbul, Marvels of Turkey or Classical Turkey journey by July 1, 2011 and receive the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony at the Hodjapasha Cultural Center tickets at no cost. The Mevlevi Sema Ceremony : Mevleviye are known for their famous practice of whirling dances and dervishes. At their dancing... Read More →

Briggs & Riley Upgrades Transcend Line

Reality engineering brings next generation Transcend –Lighter, ergonomic, high performance bags re-designed for a sleek, stylish travel solution Hauppauge, N.Y. – Striking the perfect balance between style and relaxed functionality, the revamped 12-piece Transcend Collection from renowned luggage maker, Briggs & Riley, launches this month at specialty retailers nationwide and online at www.briggs-riley.com/transcend. Briggs & Riley is introducing Transcend in black by popular demand from customers and retailers alike. Ranging in price from $49 to $399, Transcend is available in three colors, Rainforest, Sunset and brand new Black which coordinates with the company’s Verb business cases. Following the luggage diet trend, the new Transcend collection shed 5-7% of its weight, bringing customers reality engineering at its best. The new lightweight Transcend styles are more ergonomic, intended to maximize performance and carrier comfort, with style and ease in mind. The new... Read More →

River Rafting Pioneer, Western River Expeditions, Predicts High Waters, Stellar Year on West’s White Waters

Salt Lake City, UT– This spring / summer promises to be one of the top 10 best high water years on record for the Colorado River System in Utah and Arizona, reports Brian Merrill, CEO of Western River Expeditions http://www.westernriver.com/ that 50 years ago helped pioneer the sport of river rafting on white waters of the West. “It’s possibly the best water year ever on Utah’s Green River in our half century of river running,” Merrill said. He noted that for raft enthusiasts and whitewater adrenaline junkies “2011 is THE year to book a river trip through Westwater or Cataract Canyons of the Colorado River or Gray and Desolation Canyons on the Green.” Also, the Bureau of Reclamation is releasing extra flow from Glen Canyon Dam which means higher water through the Grand Canyon this year. (The water release strategy is an effort to increase the level of Lake Mead.) Merrill anticipated that high water would continue through late July this year; ordinarily it tapers off at the... Read More →

A new WildChina journey: Hiking Yosemite’s Sister Parks in China

Anhui, Huangshan, Clouds Roll Over the Summit of Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Beijing, China–WildChina partners with the Yosemite Conservancy to create trip to visit sister parks in China. Building on previous successful journeys, Yosemite Conservancy has organized a third trip to visit Huangshan and Jiuzhaigou, its sister parks in China. Sharing many of the same spectacular natural features as Yosemite, we also share global challenges: accommodating thousands of visitors while maintaining a high standard for conservation. Accompanied by naturalist, Pete Devine, our journey will provide an in-depth visit to each park, with a focus on hiking. This is a unique opportunity to see some of China’s most impressive natural scenery, un-visited by international tour groups. We will have the chance to meet with park rangers and local villagers, and get an in-depth sense of conservation practices in China. Our journey begins on the beautiful banks of Hangzhou’s West Lake, a lovely man-made... Read More →

WildChina Explorer Grant offers adventurers opportunity to turn outdoor visions into real exploration

Jeff Fuchs on the Salt Road. WildChina Explorer Grant Beijing, China–WildChina provides adventurers the opportunity to turn their outdoor visions into real advancements in China exploration. The WildChina Explorer Grant is a grant of USD $1,000 to $3,000 that will be awarded to adventurers seeking to push the boundaries of responsible, off-the-beaten-path travel in China. WildChina’s own story is one of exploration, self-discovery and challenge. High up on the slopes of Tibet’s Mount Kailash, Mei braved the high altitudes and harsh landscapes to find true beauty of snowcapped mountains alight with the sunrise. The breathtaking view brought Mei a sense of fulfillment—yet she stood alone and exhausted from her journey. Disappointed by how little support was available for travelers looking to get off the beaten path in China, Mei was inspired to start her own travel company dedicated to offering stress-free and responsible travel to adventurous destinations. The creation of The... Read More →

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