Tours

Spanning from the heart of the Brooks Range to the Chukchi Sea on the western coast of state, the Noatak River is home to abundant wildlife including the 500,000-strong Western Arctic Caribou Herd. The Noatak is also one of the largest wilderness river basins and also one of the longest untouched rivers on earth. With class I & II whitewater, the river is fun for both novice and experienced boaters, and the hiking along the river is simply astounding.

After six days of river life in both Gates of the Arctic and the Noatak National Preserve, you’ll make the bush flight to Kobuk Valley National Park and the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes for two full days exploring this oddity of the north. Spend the days traveling this obscure landscape with light daypacks, marveling at the stark contrast from the Noatak River to the barren landscape that makes the sand dunes as marvelous as they are unique.

Starting in the small fishing town of King Salmon, board a float plane to view Alaska's famous brown bears of the Brooks River. Then travel to the Valley of 10,000 Smokes to explore the lunar-like topography of ancient volcanoes and gaze into river canyons hundreds of feet deep where layers of pumice and ash have been eroded by rain and snow melt.

Over the next six days, explore this surreal wilderness on foot. Whether climbing to the caldera’s rim, hiking to the summit of Vent Mountain, or scanning for wildlife along the lake shore, you are sure to experience a wilderness like nowhere else on earth, before the skilled bush pilot flies you back to King Salmon.

This 11-day Galapagos and Machu Picchu tour allows you to experience the two leading destinations of South America in one seamless and comfortable tour. Explore the wildlife-paradise of the Galapagos Islands in a private luxury boat, visiting natural and geographical wonders. Then immerse yourself in the incredible Incan heartland of Peru, visiting Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, and the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu citadel – the lost city of the Incas.

Galapagos and Machu Picchu are two of the most popular destinations in South America. Your tour begins in Quito, which has a well-preserved colonial center and spectacular views of the Andes and nearby volcanoes. You will then travel to the Galapagos Islands for an eight day cruise aboard the Galapagos Legend, where you will enjoy plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth. The final part of your tour will take you to Peru to see Machu Picchu, the spectacular mountain top citadel known as the ‘Lost city of the Incas’.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 15 nights (2 nights in Quito, 7 nights on the Galapagos Legend, 2 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Machu Picchu), and 19 meals (15 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 7 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

This comprehensive 6-day Lamar Valley & Old Faithful to Yellowstone tour leaves no stone unturned! You’ll have the chance to explore the complete highlights of the region, including many of the 10,000+ Geothermal water features, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake, and a safari though the Lamar and Paradise Valleys where you’ll surely spot a plethora of wildlife!

Yellowstone is an excellent option for winter or summer travel with endless outdoor activities to keep you and travel companions fully entertained.

This itinerary is best for clients who are interested in the abundance of wildlife as it features Zambia’s top prime wildlife areas: the Kafue National Park, one of the oldest national parks in Africa, and the famous South Luangwa National park which is nicknamed as the valley of the leopard due to the high quantity of leopards in the area.

South Luangwa is also known as the home of the walking safari, you will be granted the opportunity to participate in one. Halfway through your trip you will visit the Busanga Plains, where you will be able to relax at camp and also go on guided bushwalks and game drives.

You will finish your trip in South Luangwa participating in safaris and game drives, with an additional opportunity to go on a village tour or visit the local fabric shop.

Prepare to get wet on this 6-Day Grand Canyon Adventure Tour!

Spend two thrilling days rafting the Colorado River rapids, embarking from the town of Peach Springs and spending one night camping in the great outdoors.

Along the way, hike to the Travertine Cavern falls and learn about the Hualapai people who have been custodians of this sacred land for generations. Exchange your river paddles for hiking boots on the second half of this adventure tour and spend some time on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, manoeuvring along switchbacks and hiking along the canyon edge.

Jump into the Northwest’s diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery with this comprehensive 7-day Bozeman to Jackson Hole program. Enjoy daily safaris, a breakfast river float, geothermal water features, and an evening enjoying the crystal-clear night skies with star gazing alongside an expert astronomer.

This 6-day Sedona and Grand Canyon Tour perfectly blends active excursions with restful and rejuvenating luxury.

Begin by visiting the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, then go boating on picturesque Lake Powell, with the ever-present opportunity to hike and explore this region’s natural wonders on foot. Next, settle into the healing red rock landscape of Sedona, where you can continue your adventures with optional hikes and activities, or take things down a notch to focus instead on visiting local wineries and partaking in indulgent spa treatments.

Get ready to check off half a dozen National Parks from your “must-visit” list, for this 7-day Southwest National Parks Tour deftly combines the best natural landscapes in the USA with the luxurious treat of having your own private driver.

Begin by soaking up the views at Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, continuing onward to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks via the scenic route through Capitol Reef National Park. Refresh with a few days in the Page region of Arizona and cruise along picturesque Lake Powell, before concluding with one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the lesser-visited North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Explore Zambia’s premier safari destinations through game drives, walking safaris and river activities. This luxury itinerary combines two of the country’s premier safari destinations, Lower Zambezi National Park, and South Luangwa National Park to create the ultimate Zambia safari itinerary for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike looking to rove the parklands by road and river.

At the start and end of your trip you will have the opportunity to explore Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. Your hotel will be in the heart of Lusaka which provides you with direct access to local shops and restaurants, also being close by to the Arcades shopping and entertainment complex giving you a culture-rich experience of Zambia.

Chamilandu Bushcamp also has photography hides, the best time to visit the hide is after lunch and before the afternoon game drives safari - Or you can decide, we are very flexible on this! Chamilandu is very well positioned and if the hide is quiet your guide can take you to the River Elephant Crossing point where you can take photos of the Elephant Cruise on the river between the National Park and the Game Management Area, which offers a very beautiful backdrop of the Chindeni Hills.

Treat yourself to the finest accommodations in Ecuador and Peru on this fabulous journey. In Quito, you will stay at Casa Gangotena, a boutique luxury hotel in the old town center, and in the Galapagos, the luxurious La Pinta will be your base to discover the fascinating wildlife and landscapes of the Islands. In Peru, we include all Orient Express hotels, and transport you via the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, for a private guided tour and an overnight stay at the Sanctuary Lodge.

Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 12 nights (2 nights in Quito, 4 nights on the La Pinta, 2 nights in Lima, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Machu Picchu), and 24 meals (12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners).

Best Time to Go: April-October.

The Dhaulagiri region is the most serene and tranquil place to adventure through the wilderness. Dhaulagiri trekking is slowly becoming more famous. Moreover, the Mount Dhaulagiri Expedition can be even more intrepid and adventurous. The mountaineering of the world's seventh tallest mountain Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m) is considered as the easiest among the 8,000+ altitude mountains of Nepal.

The experienced Sherpa guides and the crew members will be alert and ready to take you to the summit of the world’s seventh tallest mountain. The journey to its foothill is equally mesmerizing. Off the beaten paths towards the base camp of Dhaulagiri Mountain offers some of the best lush green forests and grassy meadows for the yak grazing for the climbers to experience. The high altitude passes and the surprising landscape of the Annapurna Circuit Trek can also be experienced during this expedition adventure.

The ascending trail of the mountain is easy graded with the help of ropes attached by our Sherpa. Oxygen and mask will be required on the summit day only.

Head from Chile’s cosmopolitan capital to the remotest destination on Earth on this 11-Day Santiago to Antarctica Tour. Spend three nights in exciting Santiago visiting the key city sites and popular neighbouring coastal towns before flying as far South as is commercially possible and boarding a luxury ship for your five-night Antarctic exploration. You’ll see polar wildlife, breath-taking scenery and exhilarating ocean views, with daily excursions onto the ice, on this incredible adventure. Because this tour flies in and out of King George Island, you’ll spend five full days navigating Antarctic waters.

Mount Everest is still the ultimate mountaineering adventure. Climb with our experienced Everest guides and mountaineers to one base camp and four additional higher camps supported by highly experienced local mountaineers, guides, and crew members. The expedition includes acclimatization and a cultural trek into the scenic Sherpa heartland of the Khumbu Valley.

A three-hour guided cycling trip along the quiet back roads between the towns of Llanquihue and Frutillar on the shores of Chile's Lake Llanquihue. You'll bike past remote lakeside beaches and through stunning rural scenery with views of volcanoes Osorno, Calbuco and the Monte Tronador never far from the skyline. After 30km of easy-going biking you'll reach the picturesque town of Frutillar for a well-deserved beer and delicious local cake before driving back to Llanquihue.

A full day two-wheeled guided tour of Santiago to explore the culture behind the exotic streets of Bellavista and the taste and colours of all three of Santiago’s renowned food markets. Learn more about Chile’s recent history outside La Moneda and cruise through the city's many green parks.

Begin your small group Litchfield day tour from Darwin around 7:30 am journeying south to the crystal clear waters of Berry Springs.

Indulge in a relaxing geothermal massage at Berry Springs first thing in the morning whilst enjoying homemade mango muffins and morning coffee. Afterwards, paddle around and watch the many fish, sit casually under the waterfall or go for a serene rainforest stroll along the creek. From this piece of heaven we set our sights on the historic township of Batchelor, the gateway to Litchfield National Park. Along the way get to know the landscape and history of the Top End as your local guide lets you in on the past and present before arriving at Batchelor Town.

In Batchelor we take the time to enjoy the local Batchelor museum. This community run feature showcases many personal stories of the people and events which shaped the NT whilst also offering an exclusive venue option for our Wild Barramundi BBQ.

After lunch we are exploring Litchfield National Park. Cascading waterfalls, crystal clear swimming spots, grand viewpoints, endemic plants and animals and much more … Enjoy the relaxed pace as your guide tailors the afternoons to suit you.

Rise and shine and be ready for a 7.00 am pickup from your Darwin accommodation. Up early to get us straight out to Litchfield National Park and on to some of those magical short walks ending in waterfalls!

Spend the day exploring the best of what Litchfield has to offer, including Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls, Wangi Falls, Tabletop Swamp, magnetic and cathedral termite mounds, Bamboo Creek Tine Mine* and Walker Creek* (*May to Nov).

With ample time for photos, relaxation and reflection you'll still be back to Darwin in time for for happy hour or a late flight home.

Designed to take advantage of the cooler morning hours and out of sync with the majority of other visitors be prepared for a personal, intimate introduction to the Top End.

A thrilling four-day biking adventure through the Andes, wine valleys, cities and the central coast of Chile. Starting from downtown Santiago you'll make the exhilarating climb through the Andes along quiet roads that meander through the extensive vineyards of the Casablanca and Leyda Valleys. Stop for wine tasting and explore rural settlements before slowly making your way to Valparaíso.

Leave the latte behind as you don your brave face and embark on your own two-day Top End outback reality show.

DAY 1 – DARWIN TO LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK
Meet your expert guide at the front of your accommodation in Darwin and begin the journey south to Litchfield National Park. Visit historic mining ruins and ponder the nature of life on the frontier. See mother nature's statues (Cathedral and Magnetic Termite mounds) in and around the woodland, grassland and forests that form the natural backdrop as you provide witness to the scene.

Short hikes into secluded swim spots and viewpoints during the early afternoon before seeking the perfect location to savour dinner and watch the golden rays of sunset play across the ancient sandstone landforms of Litchfield Park.

As the ochre colours gain intensity and daylight closes out it is now time to gear up for a series of short night walks along less trodden pathways of Litchfield in search of the cute, the cuddly and the other type of WILD LIFE that finds refuge here.

Later that night enjoy a cold drink around the dancing campfire flames before retiring to the comfort of your personal tent of dreams.

DAY 2 – LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK

Rising early with the birds for a sunrise walk and light breakfast next to the clear waters of one of the many waterfall fed swim holes in Litchfield is the way we like to start our day. Relax and take in the scene and moments before exploring the other short hiking trails in the area. Spend the rest of the day doing short hikes, swims and learning about the natural wealth of food, medicine and resource plants in the area.

Returning to Darwin around 1730 pm.

Join ‘Colours of Kakadu’ as Ethical Adventures journeys into the heart of Top End indigenous culture. Surrounded by the internationally significant World Heritage national park of Kakadu you will witness the countless centuries of human endeavour carefully recorded on this ancient landscape.

Meet the present-day traditional owners of Kakadu National Park. Hear their stories of creation, feel their love for the country and understand some of the issues.

Featuring Ubirr, Nourlangie, Anbanbang Billabong, Warradjan Culture centre, Bowali centre and including local indigenous guides and cruises.

The ‘Colours of Kakadu’ – 2 Day Kakadu tour, is Ethical Adventures' way of introducing you to the people, culture and history of indigenous Australians.

This bike and wine tour of the Casablanca and Colchagua Valleys explores the beautiful farming landscapes of two of Chile’s best-producing wine regions. Beginning in capital city Santiago, you will cycle along the quiet, vineyard-fringed country roads of the Curacaví and Casablanca Valleys, from the coastal resort town Santo Domingo to famed surfing spot Matanzas beach, and to the the quaint towns of the Chile’s Central Valley.

Hike & bike among astonishing landscapes surrounded by volcanoes and secret paths between valleys, salt flats & gorges. You will learn more about the history of the Atacama Desert, culture, archaeology, native flora and fauna.​

Australia’s tropical outback – The Top End – is a wild land where Brolgas fly across the sunset, huge crocodiles laze on riverbanks and sandstone shimmers with the world’s oldest art. Our Wild Top End tour departs from Darwin, taking six days to explore the wildlife and flora of Kakadu National Park, the tropical rivers of the Top End, and the grassy plains and billabongs of Mary River National Park.

Day 1: Darwin to Kakadu/Jabiru via Fogg Dam and Mamukala Wetlands

Day 2: Nourlangie Kakadu

Day 3: Tropical Rivers

Day 4 & 5: Mary River National Park

Day 6: Bird Billabong, Point Stuart & return to Darwin

Available as either a small group or private tour

More that just a Kadadu tour - see Arnhem Land and the Cobourg Peninsula on our most popular tour of the remote Top End. Highlights include: Wetland cruise, Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), Ubirr, Mamukala Wetlands, Nawalandja Lookout, Indigenous guided rock-art tour of Injalak Hill, Cobourg Marine Park, Victoria Settlement, Cobourg Coastal Camp and more.

Itinerary in brief – contact us now for a detailed itinerary:

Day 1: Darwin to Kakadu National Park via Corroboree Billabong

Day 2: Kakadu to Arnhem Land & Cobourg Peninsula

Day 3: Cruising Cobourg Peninsula & marine reserve

Day 4: Explore eastern Cobourg by 4WD

Day 5: Cobourg to Darwin via Kakadu National Park & Aboriginal rock art