We’ve just addded ‘Go-Where‘ to our adventure travel company database:
“Go where? Go anywhere! Whatever your reason for exploring Scotland – whether you’re a rider, hillwalker, kite surfer, mountain man or woman, or first-time Scotland visitor wanting to connect with Scotland’s best outdoor adventures – we provide bespoke travel solutions and the local knowledge to get you there.” *
*Extract from the Adventure Providers website.
How would you like to WIN a FREE trip on Arenui the Boutique Liveaboard in 2010? Well you could and it is very very simple.
Go to: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Kuta-Indonesia/Arenui-The-Boutique-Liveaboard/342691100837?ref=ts and simply become a friend of the Arenui on their facebook page.
It is as simple as that.
It’s well known that Japan is one big snow making machine – skiers and snowboarders flock from all over to experience the powder.
What isn’t so well known is that Japan also dishes up world-class waves. This year, Typhoon Surf Tours are offering adventurous surfers a chance to explore the deep south.
The 10 day guided tours will be held during the typhoon swell months of September and October when the many reef, point, and beach breaks come alive.
“We cater to surfers who want good waves as well as a rich travel experience with plenty of adventure” says Andrew who leads the tours. Novice surfers are also accommodated and can opt for an “Improve Your Surfing Tour” to take their skills to the next level.
So if you feel like getting off the beaten track to surf warm water waves and experience Japan’s culture at a bamboo-shoots level, check out www.typhoonsurftours.com for more info on their 2010 tours.
beouthere.com are delighted to announce the addition of Nature Travels to their new affiliate scheme. The scheme is aimed at increasing the exposure of adventure travel companies listed on beouthere.com.
Nature Travels offer outdoor activities in Sweden, everything from dogsledding to mountain biking. Summer or winter, Nature Travels will provide an authentic experience of Sweden and it’s magnificent landscapes.
Contact admin@naturetravels.co.uk
Hacienda Zuleta have just been added.
Hacienda Zuleta offer a variety of adventures from their location 3,000 meters above sea level in the mountains of Northern Ecuador.
Write a travel review on them or explore their adventures.
Do you find it ironic that in order to relax and have time out, people always suggest that we go away on holiday.
“Will”, they say, “What you need need is a holiday, take some time out, relax”.
A holiday that we will have to pay for, money probably being one of the reasons we are so stressed in the first place.
Its not always a holiday you need, just better use of your weekend. That picture in the hall does need hanging and the backdoor does need to be painted…. however, there is a Canadian canoe next to a river in north east Scotland with your name on it.
When you think of adventure holidays, you can be deterred by; inexperience, lengthy training or strange pricing. The real fear comes when ever we try something new, whatever it is. The real trick however is having a good time, doing something new that leaves you with a feeling of accomplishment, and still having your wallet and limbs intact. beouthere.com gives you an option to search for your weekend destination as well as your activity. Inspiration can come from others, this is why you will find other peoples experiences on there so you know how much fun your going to have.
Like G2 Outdoor, based in the Cairngorm National park, they offer an awesome range of trips and courses from one day to a couple of weeks.
But, they are not yet reviewed. So perhaps you’re the first, and as you take the road to Scotland you can think seriously about how your trip, although a first for you, will help others have a better understanding about what an awesome weekend away this was going to be.
Will Mower Adventurer, Philosopher and Eater.
Check out Jenman Safaris, beouthere.com’s first full profile: Accreditations, Reviews, Logo and More.
If you know of a company that deserves some praise, or a slap on the wrists, visit beouthere.com to share your adventure travel experience.
Jenman Safaris offers many different types of safaris, such as: expeditions, camping safaris, lodge safaris, non-participation safaris, semi-participation safaris, 4×4 safaris, fly-in safaris, walking safaris, luxury safaris, upgraded camping safaris, adventure safaris, motorbike safaris, mountain bike safaris, self-drive options, day trips and family safaris!
We are also able to offer tailor-made safaris: Our experienced African safari travel consultants are specialists in putting together African safari tours to suit your personal needs.
South America is seen by many as the adventure travel destination of the experienced – only the street-wise and linguistically talented need apply. This is simply not the case. Yes there are areas to be aware of, but for the most part, a decent dose of common sense will see adventure travellers through to their dream adventure. This, the fourth largest continent, unsurprisingly, is home to some of the most diverse adventures on offer by adventure travel providers today. Not to be overlooked is the biodiversity of the region, making Eco Tours an essential activity during any length of stay. Llamas, anacondas, jaguars, tapirs and piranhas make up just some of the unique species in these areas. That said, unique wildlife is not only present in the jungles – South American cities have some of the best carnivals, bars and clubs in the world.
The waterways and fjords of Chile are barely matched by any other on the planet. With mountains rising up in the distance, primeval temperate forests, glacial valleys and picturesque islands dotted all around, southern Chile offers some truly stunning views. And that’s just looking up. Looking down, adventure travellers might be able to glimpse dolphins, sea lions and penguins. Because it is such a vast and beautiful area, there are many adventure travel providers aching to show you around. One of our favourites is Expediciones Chile. These guys have been around for a while, offering all types of trips ranging from luxurious to truly epic. That’s probably why beouthere.com like them – they’ve got that ‘out-there’ factor. Our preference would be the 10-day Patagonia River Odyssey – Chile Sea Kayak Traverse. It has it all – landscapes, wildlife and friendly people. The trip involves whitewater and a border-to-ocean traverse (of which only 3 individuals have done the whole thing!!!)
Peru is home to the longest exposed mountain range – The Andes. At over 7,000 miles long there are mountaineering opportunities of all levels from unclimbed (simply ridiculous) peaks to 1-day treks. Peru is one of the best countries for mountaineering and other related activities, if for no other reason than the quality of it’s adventure travel providers. Of course, many of these providers will happily take you over the border into Mendoza in neighbouring Argentina, to tackle the tallest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua. The choices of provider are extensive. One of our favourites is Andean Destinations who offer a variety of packages to suite all levels. Perhaps the best being the highest in Peru: South Huascaran. At 6,768 MASL this 8 day climb is both tough and rewarding. Look for adventure travel providers who have a real UIAGM accreditation.
In terms of endemic species and ecological diversity, it doesn’t come much better than the Galapagos Islands. Forget Darwin’s theory of evolution. beouthere.com’s theory of evolution is thus: go a tourist, come back a conservationist. That’s evolution. Like so many of the countries in South America, Ecuador is swamped with bad to very amazing adventure travel providers, so be careful who you use. Also worth noting is that continental Ecuador (rather than it’s brother – Little G!) still provides thousands of incredible tours of pristine jungle and the unbeatable Andes. We believe that some of the best trips to Ecuador are provided by Nature Trek, an international adventure travel provider, based in the UK. They offer an 11-day birdwatching tour in the Napo River basin. Enjoy rare species and the tropical forest landscapes of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Arguably one of the best ways to see a large country, with limited time available, is to overland your way through. Where one would usually get up and personal with a country by backpacking or cycling through, over-landing gives adventure travellers the opportunity to see much more in much less time, with hardly any loss of a true sense of adventure. There are hundreds of places to see in Argentina, but perhaps the most noteworthy are covered in Dragoman’s Bolivia and Argentina Overland expedition. During the course of this trip you spend 10 days seeing some of the most impressive sites in Argentina including, the colonial City of Salta, the Argentinean wine region, the high Argentinean mountain passes, horse-riding and finally you get a chance to explore Buenos Aires – probably one of the coolest cities in the world.
Kite boarding or kite surfing is a relatively new adventure sport (in comparison to say mountaineering), but nevertheless has boomed in almost every location where the winds are conducive. In fact, some locations like Cabarete in the Dominican Republic or Tarifa in southern Spain have used their original windsurfing fame to draw millions of new adventurers into Kite Boarding. This has it’s advantages, but also it’s drawbacks. At beouthere.com, we are big believers in finding adventures that are still fresh, still a bit raw. For this reason, we think that Brazil is THE destination for Kite Boarding. If you can get over there Kite Adventures will give you the time of your life. The tour to go for is the 10-Day Dowinder which involves a string of downwind sessions, including a 10km wave-riding downwinder into Paracuru, river crossings, ocean coves and lagoons.
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Check out our latest addition to the vast beouthere.com adventure travel provider database. Great Earth Expeditions, check them out and write a travel review soon.
We heard some great things about these guys yesterday. As well as having locations all over the UK, Skyline Parachuting are also the number one choice for adventurers skydiving for a charity.
Have a go and let us know how your experience went by going to the Skyline Parachuting profile.
