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.
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 try to 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.
NEW ZEALAND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE
6 days departing 15th March 2010
Our Journey is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks and is without doubt the most diverse. It combines bush clad walking, sub alpine traverses and a breathtaking coastal section, with fantastic views over alpine downs, and out to the wild West Coast of the South Island. Many people consider the Heaphy Track to be the greatest of New Zealand's nine Great Walks. The 78 kilometre track through the Kahurangi National Park. More details on the New Zealand Wilderness Experience.
TEAHOUSE TREK AND WILDLIFE ADVENTURE IN NEPAL
13 days departing 1st April 2010
13 days departing 30th October 2010
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 details on the Teahouse Trek and Wildlife Adventure in Nepal ...
BLUE MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE WEEKEND ESCAPE
2010 dates to be advised
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 details on the Blue Mountains adventure weekend...
TUSCANY, ITALY - CULTURAL WALKING, A JOURNEY OF THE SENSESe
13 Days departing 5th June 2010 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 details on Cultural Walking in Tuscany...
EXPLORE THE ANCIENT TARKINE WILDERNESS (TASMANIA)
6 days departing 2nd March 2010
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 details on Exploring the Ancient Tarkine Wilderness...
WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO IN SPAIN
14 days departing 16th 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 journey is through the most picturesque parts of the camino, 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! More details on walking the Camino de Santiago ...
WOMEN'S OWN DESERT TREK - THE LARAPINTA TRAIL
7 days departing 6th 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 details on walking the Larapinta Trail ...
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 details on The Land beneath the wind ...
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 details on the Sacred Land of the Incas...
TIBET OVERLAND TO THE ROOF OF THE WORLD
15 days departing 11th October 2010
The magnificent monastries and breath-taking mountain vistas of Tibet await you on one of the most spectacular journeys, to the roof of the world. You will delve deep into the heart of Tibet’s mystical culture, explore the magnificent Potala Palace in Lhasa, cross the Pang-la Pass to the Rongbuk Monastry which is one of the highest Monasteries in the world. Travel along spectacular roads through the arid Tibetan plateau to Gyantse, at the head of the old trading route to India.The highlight is your journey to the North Everest Base Camp at 5,200 metres. More details on the Tibet Overland adventure...
ANTARCTICA - EXPEDITION TO THE GREAT SOUTH LAND
11 days, 2 departure dates (5th & 16th 2010)
A true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness! Our 11 day Antarctic expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the planet's most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Search for seabirds and whales against a backdrop of snow capped mountains and icebergs. Throughout our voyage, our team of lecturers and guides will share their knowledge of the region's remarkable natural history. More details on our Antarctic Expedition...







