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Not until Carol and Alan Billings set out for the Turquoise Coast did they know what they had been missing. But after their Wildland Adventure of delicious food, secluded archaeological sites and Turkish history provided by our guide and
gracious host, Alper Ertubey...they knew they didn't miss a thing! Read more of their story below.
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"We loved every minute on board the gulet, swimming in the Mediterranean, sleeping on deck, mooring in a quiet and secluded Simena and near Gemilar Island. The extra trip to Xanthus and Tlos was spectacular as we arrived very
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 Read more of Carol and Alan's story...
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Kurt Kutay, Family Guru
 A rope over one shoulder and a walking stick in the other, the May issue of National Geographic Adventure
Magazine features a friendly caricature of Wildland Adventures' President, Kurt Kutay, as the industry expert answering questions about family adventure travel.
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 applies decades of worldwide travel, guiding, and specialty travel planning as Director of Group Sales and Wildland Family Travel. An Englishman,
Adrian has an eight year old daughter and takes her overseas as often as he can. Brought up in the UK and Zimbabwe, Adrian first hitch-hiked from the UK to Morocco, then through North Africa, India and to Tehran where he witnessed the
Ayatollah Khomeini's arrival; an experience which awakened a life-long passion to understand how the world works. He worked for ten years as an adventure guide in the Middle East, Far East, Africa and Europe. During this time he spent
summers in India leading treks through the high Himalayas, guided in Egypt for two years, and led groups in Jordan, Syria, Israel, Morocco, Iran, Thailand, Malaysia and much of Europe. Adrian holds a double degree in journalism and
political science from the University of Washington where is also developed his interest in cinematography. He has written travel related articles for magazines in Europe and the US and produced several documentary films.
Read more about Adrian
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Join one of our small groups this Fall to Turkey and Morocco for an initiation into exotica. Intrepid travelers seeking the enticingly different and unusual have always been drawn to these lands of rich architectural tradition,
Medieval cities and fortresses, and Roman, Greek and Byzantine ruins. Pulled in many directions by encroaching contemporary influences both in time and space, a rich cultural heritage prevails through elaborate handicrafts, age-old land
cultivation, colorful bazaars, and the genuine hospitality and exotic cuisine of native people and village life. Our in-depth explorations of history and culture through the lives of present inhabitants lifts the veil on two societies
balanced between an enchanting past and the changing times of the modern world. |
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Turkey
 In spite of a perception about Turkey that is influenced by world events and
misunderstanding, those in the know say their Turkey Wildland Adventure was the best trip of their life. Voyage along the Turquoise coast and hike on ancient footpaths to Byzantine churches, Crusader castles, and Roman ruins. Swim in
crystalline waters and snorkel over sunken ruins. Be guests of a village family and walk among fairy-tale chimneys, hidden churches and underground cities in Cappadocia. Our accommodations are in restored Ottoman homes like the
Ottoman Imperial Hotel,
Elkep Evi boutique cave hotel, and the
Nisanyan Houses in Sirince Village.
Turquoise Coast Odyssey
15 Days: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, village homestay and 6-day voyage along the Turquoise Coast.
Sep 22 - Oct 6, 2007
Morocco
 Travel ancient caravan routes to walled Imperial Cities; barter in kasbahs clinging
to High Atlas cliffs; crest the shifting dunes of the Sahara at sunset; delve deep into vibrant Marrakech and the medieval souks of the medina in Fez. Our expert Magrebi (Moroccan) guides throw open the doors of contemporary Berber village
life and reveal Morocco's rich Islamic history. Enjoy gregarious Magrebi hospitality, unique cuisine and lavish Moorish-style accommodations.
Exotic Morocco
9 Days: Fes, Marrakech, Sahara desert camp, Todra Gorge
Sep 15 - Sep 23, 2007
Oct 6 - Oct 14, 2007
Morocco Adventure
13 Days: Fes, Marrakech, Sahara desert camp, Berber homestay, High Atlas hiking
Sep 7 - Sep 19, 2007
Oct 6 - Oct 18, 2007 |
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After 20 years of organizing worldwide adventures we attract like-minded active and inquisitive travelers. Many of you are repeat travelers or personal referrals. Here are some families and individuals currently signed up for Wildland
Adventures you might consider joining:
Guatemala Highlands Tour | July14 - Jul 21
Belize Explorer | July 21 - Jul 29
Join an adult family departing soon for a special summer adventure in Central America combining their 10-day Guatemala Highlands Tour July 14-21 and 9-day Belize Explorer July 21-29. Participate in one trip or combine them
both for an active, in-depth fully guided exploration of Mayan ruins, indigenous villages, rain forest wildlife and snorkeling off island cayes of the barrier reef. Each trip will be led by Wildland Adventures' Master Guides
Alfonso Muralles in Guatemala and
Sam Tillet in Belize. |
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Best of Patagonia | Dec 23 - Jan 1
Active family with two teens and adult couple invite others to join them for hiking, wildllife viewing and glacier trekking. Spend the holidays in Patagonia! |
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Photo Safari: Life on the Savannah with Lorne Sulcas
Feb 20 - Feb 29
Join master naturalist and photographer Lorne Sulcas in Tanzania during wildebeest calving season in the Serengeti. Fantastic opportunity for amateur photographers and those interested in amazing wildlife experiences. |
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