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Top 10 Winter Adventures

Is a sun vacation not your cup of tea? Embrace winter! There's just as much fun to be had in the snow as there is in the sand. The Adventure Travel Company is pleased to present this selection of snowy escapes. Experience the Harbin Ice Festival, snowmobile across Sweden, or dogsled in the snowy north of Finland.

  1. Antarctic Classic
  2. Polish Winter Adventure
  3. Winter Toubkal
  4. Harbin Ice Festival and Chinese New Year
  5. Lapland Ice Adventure
  6. Snow Shoeing in Bulgaria
  7. Dog Sled Adventure
  8. Classic Everest in Style
  9. Annapurna Sanctuary
  10. Walking the Gran Isla

Antarctic Classic

Antarctic Classic
10 nights
$9,375
Departs Feb 16, 2012

Vivid emerald, violet tints, intense blue and crimson light—the Antarctic is anything but a world of white desolation. Join us on a true adventure to a world of immense scale and visual splendour. Passing huge icebergs in the flat calm of a polar morning will reshape the way you look at your world. Encounter huge whales, enormous rookeries of penguins and stunning landscapes few have ever witnessed. This 11-day expedition will introduce you to the magic of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Includes: transportation on the M/S Expedition, accommodation in a twin share cabin, tour leader, local payment.

CDN$, per person based on double occupancy. Land Only. Other dates available, prices may vary, please contact us for details.

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Polish Winter Adventure

Polish Winter Adventure
4 nights
$750
Departs Feb 16, 2012

From Krakow we drive straight to our hotel in the delightful spa town of Szczawnica, nestling in the picturesque Pieniny Mountains. We've two full days to enjoy the crisp fresh air here, taking a scenic drive over the border to the Slovakian village of Cerveny Klastor and the start of our walk along the "Pieniny Way", which weaves alongside the river in the stunning Dunajec Gorge. The craggy and forested limestone cliffs are a haven for many species of birds. Conditions allowing, we don snow-shoes for the more remote trails, an easily mastered way to make light work in the thicker snows. For those who wish, there are some popular (and very good value) ski slopes to the south of the town, or the chance to try snowmobiling from nearby Jaworky. An evening sleigh ride provides the perfect ending to an active day. From Krakow we drive straight to our hotel in the delightful spa town of Szczawnica, nestling in the picturesque Pieniny Mountains. We've two full days to enjoy the crisp fresh air here, taking a scenic drive over the border to the Slovakian village of Cerveny Klastor and the start of our walk along the "Pieniny Way", which weaves alongside the river in the stunning Dunajec Gorge. The craggy and forested limestone cliffs are a haven for many species of birds. Conditions allowing, we don snow-shoes for the more remote trails, an easily mastered way to make light work in the thicker snows. For those who wish, there are some popular (and very good value) ski slopes to the south of the town, or the chance to try snowmobiling from nearby Jaworky. An evening sleigh ride provides the perfect ending to an active day.

Includes: transportation accommodation, tour leader, local payment.

CDN$, per person. Land Only. Other dates available, prices may vary, please contact us for details.

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Winter Toubkal

Winter Toubkal
7 nights
$910
Departs Feb 12, 2012

From Marrakech, we drive high into the Atlas mountain range. Running east to west for some fifteen hundred miles and falling abruptly away to the Sahara desert in the south, the Atlas reaches a spectacular 4165m at the summit of Jebel Toubkal. From the village of Imlil, our mule-supported trek takes us first to the typical Berber village of Aremd (1950m). Admiring the dramatic views to the surrounding snow-capped peaks, we continue to our refuge (3207m). From here we make day treks out to nearby peaks as conditions allow, including Ouanoukrim (4086m), Tizi Ouanoums (3650m) and Jebel Toubkal (4165m), approached by the south col.

Includes: transportation accommodation, tour leader, local payment.

CDN$, per person. Land Only. Other dates available, prices may vary, please contact us for details.

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Harbin Ice Festival and Chinese New Year

Harbin Ice Festival and Chinese New Year
9 nights
$2,930
Departs Jan 16, 2012

On this exciting trip through China we experience Beijing and visit two festivals. We travel to Harbin to enjoy the vibrant and creative atmosphere of the Ice Festival. We also travel to Hong Kong, visiting the Terracotta Army at Xian on the way, to join in with the biggest event on the Chinese calendar – New Year!

Includes: transportation accommodation, tour leader, local payment.

CDN$, per person. Land Only. Other dates available, prices may vary, please contact us for details.

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Lapland Ice Adventure

Lapland Ice Adventure
3 nights
$1,730
Departs Feb 11, 2012

Based in the snowy northern outpost of Kiruna, the fun starts with a dog sled safari. With our professional guide, team of 12 huskies and 3-4 people per sled, we mush off into the wilderness. We shall take our lunch in a Sami tent in a beautiful nature reserve and can round the day off with a steaming sauna. Next, switching our transport to snowmobiles (optional), we can race across the snowfields towards Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest peak, stopping en route to try a spot of ice fishing. Back at base there will be the obligatory sauna to warm up.

Includes: transportation accommodation, tour leader, local payment.

CDN$, per person. Land Only. Other dates available, prices may vary, please contact us for details.

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Snow Shoeing in Bulgaria

Snow Shoeing in Bulgaria
4 nights
$770
Departs Feb 25, 2012

Enjoy snowshoeing in the untouched wilderness of Rila National Park amongst the pine forests, frozen lakes and jagged peaks, with a visit to the 'Cave of Purification'. Learn wilderness techniques from our knowledgeable local guides. The tour will take you through the Maliovitza alpine area with views of 'The Bulgarian Matterhorn'.

Includes: transportation accommodation, tour leader, local payment.

CDN$, per person. Land Only. Other dates available, prices may vary, please contact us for details.

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Dog Sled Adventure

Dog Sled Adventure
3 nights
$1,440
Departs Feb 11, Mar 8, Mar 15 & Apr 5, 2012

This exciting trip takes us to the snowy North of Finland, where we cross frozen lakes and weave through coniferous forests on sleds pulled by Siberian huskies. We relax in the evenings, enjoying traditional meals and hopefully seeing the amazing Northern Lights. We travel in February, March and April when the snow conditions are at their best and the days are getting longer.

Includes: transportation accommodation, tour leader, local payment.

CDN$, per person. Land Only. Other dates available, prices may vary, please contact us for details.

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Classic Everest in Style

Classic Everest in Style
23 nights
$1,930
Departs Feb 8, 2012

Follow in the footsteps of the legendary mountaineers who scaled Everest, through the homeland of the Sherpas, across high passes, and to the spellbinding magic of the world's highest mountains and their glorious environment!

Includes: transportation accommodation, tour, internal flights.

USD$, per person. Land Only. Other dates available, prices may vary, please contact us for details. Additional: local payment (US$300).

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Annapurna Sanctuary

Annapurna Sanctuary
14 nights
$1,049
Departs Feb 19, 2012

Don't just visit the roof of the world—climb all over it. Take a 10-day trek through the remote and imposing mountains of the Annapurna Range. Begin and end the journey in Kathmandu with its colourful temples, city squares and great shopping. With the support of a team of expert sherpas, the challenging trails of Annapurna will reward you with a stunning combination of towering peaks and dramatic valleys. Rest and relax in overnight teahouses, where you'll reconnect with ancient ways long forgotten by the modern world and encounter friendly locals.

Includes: transportation accommodation, tour leader, local payment.

CDN$, per person. Land Only. Other dates available, prices may vary, please contact us for details.

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Walking the Gran Isla

Walking the Gran Isla
7 nights
$890
Departs Feb 12 & 26, April 1, 2012

Enjoy warmer winter walking in Southern Europe. Follow timeless trails & discover the dramatic interior. Take time out at the coast or explore more of the island.

Includes: transportation accommodation, tour leader, local payment.

CDN$, per person. Land Only. Other dates available, prices may vary, please contact us for details.

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