If you enjoy adventure and helping others, and you're looking for ideas for your next vacation, then Adventure Center might have the answer for you.
Adventure Center is a group of travel experts who will consult and guide your family in developing a travel itinerary from more than 2,000 global adventures. Whether you and your older children are looking for pure fun, pure adventure, or pure community service, there's an option available and trained Adventure Center staff to help you choose.
Adventure & Voluntourism rolled into one
The company offers 9 volunteer vacation trips that range from 8 to 15 days and include destinations from a beach trip to a safari. Here are some of the most popular trips for 2011.
The "Andaman Adventure" is a 13-day trip that takes you from the exciting city of Bangkok to the rainforest in Khao Sok National Park. Guests will ride elephants, tube down rivers, snorkel and scuba dive on a tropical island while also participating in community projects such as mangrove restoration, working with local children and teaching English to locals. These volunteer activities take place in Ban Talae Nok, a city hit by the 2004 Tsunami. There are four available trips in July and August and prices range from $1,888 to $2,098. These prices (per person) will include transportation, accommodations and meals throughout the trip, but please note that international airfare is an additional cost.
The "Call of the Wild" is a 15-day trip beginning with an African safari that works with the Wildlife Research Project. Guests will be able to witness large wild animals such as rhinos, elephants and lions, studying their behavior and natural habitats. The trip is offered on 8 separate occasions from April through December and departures are priced at $1,993/person. This includes transportation, accommodations and meals, while international airfare will cost an additional fee.
What to expect from an Adventure Center Trip
Tour operators for each region monitor their trip route for safety and security and will rearrange their itineraries when necessary.
The specific itineraries of these trips and others is described in more detail when booking.
All Adventure Center tours are conducted in English with participants joining from around the globe.
Typical groups range from about 8 to 24 travelers and ages range from people in their 20s to people in their 60s. There are some risks involved in adventure travel and you should familiarize yourself with the destination before you travel so that everyone in the family knows what to expect.
To find out more about Adventure Center, these trips and others, please call 800/228-8747 or visit The Adventure Center.
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