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Top 10 Adventures You’ve Never Heard Of  

 Looking for a less-travelled adventure?  Look no farther – here’s a list of the top 10 adventures you’ve never heard of.  Time to fall in love with some place new.  

  1. End of the Earth – Argentina
  2. The Land Beneath the Wind – Sabah
  3. El Salvador Express
  4. Ethiopia Explorer
  5. The Lost Continent – Madagascar
  6. Land of the Great Khan – Mongolia
  7. Bhutan
  8. Surinam & Guyana Adventure
  9. Mountains & Monasteries – China, Nepal & Tibet
  10. Tashkent to Tehran / Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan - Iran

1. End of the Earth – Argentina -15 days
  A challenging 15 day exploration of one of the world's most pristine wilderness settings: Patagonia! Mountain hiking, camping, and an unlimited supply of clean, fresh air are all yours on this adventure full of activity and scenery.

2.  The Land Beneath the Wind – Sabah - 13 days
  Discover the myths of the mountain at a Dusun village homestay, Experience sunrise from the Mt Kinabalu summit. Soak in the Poring Hot Springs.  Make friends with mischievous orangutans, Witness the birth of baby sea turtles.  Spot Sabah's exotic wildlife on a sunset jungle trek.  

3. El Salvador Express - 8 days
  Enjoy this quick jaunt hitting the highlights of El Salvador and finishing in the beautiful colonial city of Antigua. This short adventure brings you to beautiful beaches, colonial cities and amazing scenery.

4. Ethiopia Explorer - 15 days
  Explore captivating Ethiopia! Experience ancient monasteries, castles, and rock-hewn churches, including the famous Saint George Church in Lalibela, which is carved out of one single rock.

5. The Lost Continent – Madagascar - 15 days
  Search the rainforest for the world's largest lemur, nocturnal walks & endemic wildlife of Ranomafana, sapphire mines, savannahs & canyons of the remote south.
 
6. Land of the Great Khan – Mongolia -  14 days
 
Explore Ulaan Baatar & Buddhist monasteries.  Journey through dramatic deserts endless steppe & forested mountains.  Stay in gers & discover the Mongolians' fascinating nomadic lifestyle.

7. Bhutan - 8 days
  Experience peaceful Thimphu, Enhance your overall happiness. Explore the picturesque Gangte region. Learn the legend of the temple of the divine madman. Shop for Bhutanese handcrafts. Feast on red rice in Paro. Join a pilgrim trek to Taktshang Monastery.

8. Surinam & Guyana Adventure - 15 days
  Explore South America's hidden gems in this 2 week adventure through Suriname and Guyana. Although these areas are lesser-known, they offer a wealth of fascinating cultures, breathtaking scenery and unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities.

9. Mountains & Monasteries – China, Nepal & Tibet - 28 days
  See the sights of ancient China. Taste sizzling Sichuan cuisine in Chengdu. Take in the views from Emei Mountain. Travel through the stunning landscapes of mountainous Tibet. Soak up the spiritual atmosphere of Lhasa. Shop in bustling bazaars. Experience the warm devotion of the Tibetan people. Spend a night at Everest Base Camp, Discover Nepali culture in Kathmandu.

10. Tashkent to Tehran / Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan - Iran - 17 days
  Silk Road treasures of Uzbekistan, discover the ancient sites & unique culture of little-visited Turkmenistan, spend time in holy Mashhad and splendid Isfahan.

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