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14. BikeHike Adventures - Multi-Sport Trips That Focus on Local Cultures

Carry bikes across the river on a BikeHike Adventures trip. BikeHike Adventures

BikeHike Adventures specializes in multi-sport adventures for those of us addicted to exploring the outdoors. The company’s trips combine a range of activities from biking, hiking and rafting to sea kayaking, rock climbing and zip-lining. More

15. Road Scholar - Created by Elderhostel - Attracts Younger Travelers

Road Scholar - with its tagline Adventures in Lifelong Learning - is a reinvented version of Elderhostel. The for-profit Elderhostel created Road Scholar to encourage younger travelers to experience educational adventures.

The trips still incorporate the insightful additions to trips that have attracted senior travelers since 1975. But, don t assume these are all tame trips where you look out a bus window. Trips range from study cruises in the Galapagos Islands to hiking in Patagonia.

One of Road Scholar s newest trips include the chance to meet with locals, artists and intellectuals while exploring Cuba. More

16. Butterfield Robinson

This Canadian company has focused on luxury-oriented biking and walking trips since 1966. B R is a leader in designing vacations in countries and providing experiences that are on the cutting edge of trendy. Check out the hiking and biking trips in Vietnam and Peru Walking or Galapagos Island by Sea. B R arranges special treats such as private musical performances and learning to cook regional specialties from local chefs. B R also plans outstanding Bespoke (custom) vacations. More