Adventure holidays for women
We specialise in adventure travel for active women, with an emphasis on cultural interaction, nature and wildlife experiences. Each of our adventures are packaged to include local and domestic transportation, experienced local guides, accommodation, meals as detailed, sightseeing, activity and entry fees as outlined in itinerary and some include airfares. We specialise in small groups sizes.
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation and you will be matched up with a room mate. If you do want a single room to yourself, we can arrange that on most trips for an additional charge. Please let us know if you have any special dietary or other needs. The airfare packaged trips are quoted ex Sydney including taxes which may change without notice. We will quote separately for you from other departure locations or for land content only.
We work only with reputable and experienced travel operators who are members of the IATA and Australia's Travel Compensation Fund and who show respect for the environment as well as a cultural sensitivity.
We will get together before our planned adventure to meet the other participants...share a meal and get to know each other, enjoy practice walks while improving our fitness and assist with preparations for your adventure.
TEAHOUSE TREK AND WILDLIFE ADVENTURE IN NEPAL
13 days departing 24th October 2009
Get a taste of the Annapurnas with 5 days of trekking through amazing scenery with panoramic mountain views while winding through forests and villages of different ethnic groups. Spend 3 days in the Chitwan National Park where you will search for the white horned rhino on elephant back through the jungle. tigers, leopards, bears and dear are among the wildlife residing in the Chitwan National Park. More...
BLUE MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE WEEKEND ESCAPE
Saturday 29th August to Sunday 30th August 2009
Enjoy a short break, mountain escape in good company. Walk one of the most picturesque and memorable walks in the Blue Mountains with it's sweeping views and amazing pathways passing under cliff overhangs and waterfalls, through caves and across streams. The weekend will teach you how to abseil with a beginners course and qualified instructors. Enjoy the comfort and tranquility of the award winning Jemby-Rinjah Eco Lodge. A yoga and relaxation class is included and you will return after your weekend adventure to a new and revitalised self. More...
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ADVENTURE WEEKEND
Saturday 19th September - Sunday 20th September 2009
Enjoy a short break mountain escape with your daugher. You will be rewarded with a shared adventure experience with a maximum group of 6 mother and daughter pairs. More...
TUSCANY, ITALY - CULTURAL WALKING, A JOURNEY OF THE SENSES
13 Days departing 14th October 2009 ex Rome
Tuscany is one of the world's most fascinating travel destinations, attracting lovers of art, nature, food, wine and walkers. In the heart of the region you will find the sacred mountain of the Etruscans, Monte Amiata, surrounded by the beautiful valley 'Val D'Orcia" which UNESCO declared a world heritage area in 2004. Monte Amiata is a huge open air museum, where nature, art and culture meet and happily merge. Here you will be totally immersed in the natural and cultural experience of the true Tuscan country life. More ...
EXPLORE THE ANCIENT TARKINE WILDERNESS (TASMANIA)
6 days departing 24th November 2009
In the North West of Tasmania, Australia, lies the largest temperate rainforest on the southern hemisphere, The Tarkine Wilderness. To experience the Tarkine's giant old-growth rainforests and powerful coastline is nothing short of extraordinary. Enjoy a genuine wilderness experience coupled with light weight packs and creature comforts. On this amazing adventure we undertake day walks from base camps into the most spectacular locations in the Tarkine. More...
WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO IN SPAIN
15 days departing May 2010
The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, also known in English as The Way of St James, is a collection of old pilgrimage routes which cover all Europe. They all have Santiago de Compostela in north west Spain as their final destination. For more than 1000 years pilgrims have been walking along the Camino de Santiago.
The main route traditionally starts in St Jean Pied de Port and finishes in Santiago de Compostela about 780km later, after traveling the breadth of Northern Spain. (In Santiago you can collect your Compostela). Our amazing walk of approximately 303km.
Starting from Leon, one of the greatest cities in Spain & finishing in Santiago, The Camino (or Way of Saint James) starts on the central high plateau and crosses the hilly lands of Galicia. One of the most beautiful parts of the Camino, and of course the most rewarding!
WOMEN'S OWN DESERT TREK - THE LARAPINTA TRAIL
7 days departing 7th June 2010
With spectacular sunrises and sunsets you will find the beauty and grandeur of the Larapinta Trail truely inspirational. Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Red Centre, trekking parts of the Larapinta Trail, one of the most popular walks in Australia. More...
NORTH TO ALASKA
13 days departing 24th July 2010
Breathtaking landscapes offer constantly changing panoramic views of glaciers, mountains and the rugged wilderness.
Alaska is the wilderness experience of a lifetime! At the top of the list for wildlife viewing is the big brown bear, these magnificent creatures offer the best photo opportunity, sea kayak through crystal clear waters with glaciers and mountains as your backdrop, enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting and hiking beneath the incomparable mountain scenery. More details coming soon.
THE LAND BENEATH THE WIND - SABAH, BORNEO
12 days departing 7th August 2010
Explore a mystical land on our journey into Sabah, a place teeming with wildlife and natural beauty. You'll remember every minute of this unforgettable adventure! More...
PERU, SACRED LAND OF THE INCAS
15 days departing 25th September 2010
You will be awestruck by the inspiring beauty of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will learn about the history and archeology of the ancient cultures, discover the techniques and designs of the ceramics and weaving. More...
