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Kenya Reconnaissance
Julia Nesbitt, Africa Program Director
I will be the first to admit it: Kenya was not in the my top 5 of African countries to visit. To me, the country evoked Meryl Streep and Robert Redford's doomed romance in Out of Africa, National Geographic programs on the Maasai tribal customs and the occasional political issues that actually make it to our... (Monday, November 01, 2010) read more
Save up to $1000 per person on our Antarctica Expedition Cruise!
With this exclusive Wildland Adventures offer, save $500 per person on Amundsen cabins, $750 per person on Shackleton cabins and $1,000 per person on Piloto cabins on the February 12-26, 2012 departure of our Antarctic Expedition Cruise!Each season in Antarctica offers different options for wildlife observation and... (Friday, December 16, 2011) read more
National Geographic Traveler names Wildland's Tigers and Travels in India a "Tour of a Lifetime
Founder Kurt Kutay and his staff at Seattle-based travel outfitter Wildland Adventures are proud to announce that National Geographic Traveler has named Wildland's new adventure Tigers and Travels in India as one of its 50 Tours of a Lifetime in the May/June 2011 issue of the magazine.
Celebrating its 25th year of... (Wednesday, April 20, 2011) read more
Travelers Wanted for Group Departures
The following departures feature Wildland travelers, often families, looking for others to join their group. Team up and share the joy of travel while making new friends and getting a better break on the lower group size tier price! Call or email the corresponding Wildland destination Program Director for more... (Tuesday, April 20, 2010) read more
 Galapagos Islands removed from the World Heritage in Danger List
Dave Blanton, Exec Director of IGTOA
Wildland Adventures is a charter member of IGTOA (International Galapagos Tour Operators Association) and our President and Founder Kurt Kutay is currently the IGTOA Board President. We concur with the message below written by Dave Blanton, IGTOA Executive Director. For more information on this issue click ... (Thursday, August 19, 2010) read more
 National Geographic Ranks Wildland #1 "Do-It-All" Best Outfitter on Earth
In the February 2009 issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine Wildland Adventures is ranked the #1 "Best Do-It-All Adventure Travel Company on Earth" for our global reach and limitless expertise. This yearly ranking is an extensive survey of hundreds of travel outfitters worldwide and their clients, a daunting... (Thursday, January 22, 2009) read more
 National Geographic Awards 50 Tours of a Lifetime for Turkish and Greek Islands Adventure Voyage
WILDLAND ALSO SELECTED AS A "FAMILY TRAVEL PRO"
For a third year, a Wildland Adventure has been selected as one of National Geographic Traveler magazine's Tours of a Lifetime as featured in the May/June 2009 issue. And, in a separate story in the same issue, Wildland Adventures was also selected as a "family travel pro." Both recognitions were for Wildland trips in... (Saturday, May 30, 2009) read more
 Wildland's Tanzania Luxury Walking Safari rated one of Africa's best!
National Geographic Adventure Magazine
The October issue of National Geographic Adventure Magazine features our Tanzania Luxury Walking Safari as one of the continent's best safaris, done right. This active adventure features Oliver's Camp, in an offbeat corner of Tarangire National Park where elephants roam and we can walk in the bush with experienced... (Thursday, October 15, 2009) read more
 Undiscovered Caribbean Costa Rica Adventure rated one of the "Best New Trips" in the World
National Geographic Adventure Magazine
The November issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine has named Wildland Adventures' 9-day Undiscovered Caribbean Costa Rica Adventure one of the "25 Best New Trips" in the world! Travel to Costa Rica exploring the mist-enshrouded rainforests of the Talamanca Mountains, searching for nesting giant leatherback... (Friday, October 16, 2009) read more
Egypt and Ecotourism
Adrian Chalker
Last week, NPR featured a two part series on ecotourism in Egypt. If Egypt and ecology do not immediately conjure a natural association in your mind, you're not alone. Cairo is a large dusty, wonderful city, but not one that controls its emissions or restricts pollutants to any great degree. In a way, this is part of... (Monday, January 11, 2010) read more
Wildland partners with SEE Turtles in Costa Rica
Wildland has partnered with turtle conservation organization SEE Turtles on our Undiscovered Caribbean Costa Rica Adventure tour. Working with SEE Turtles, Wildland and our travelers are helping support and promote habitat conservation and responsible tourism in Costa Rica. This award-winning eco-tour, explores the... (Tuesday, January 26, 2010) read more
 NY Times feature: Caribbean Costa Rica
Already ranked by National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of "The Best New Trips for 2010," Wildland's Undiscovered Caribbean Costa Rica adventure was featured in The New York Times travel section on Sunday April 4th. Gisela Williams's article notes that "for years, careful travelers and tour operators avoided... (Monday, April 05, 2010) read more
Africa travel tips from Wildland Adventures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Book Early, Pack Light and Follow Wildlife Migration Patterns!
Wildland Adventures Offers Tips for A Successful African Journey
SEATTLE, Wash (August 5, 2010) For over 20 years, Wildland Adventures has been showcasing Africa's tourism experiences through its collection of local,... (Tuesday, August 10, 2010) read more
Make peace through travel
September 21st is the International Day of Peace. Wildland Adventures believes all travelers can be ambassadors for peace who build understanding and tolerance between individuals and nations of the world. We believe the travel industry and all travelers must consider and understand how travel impacts tourists, their... (Tuesday, September 21, 2010) read more
El Silencio Lodge and Spa
Grettel Calderon
As a native Costa Rica travel agent based in San Jose, Costa Rica, I have the opportunity to travel frequently, even on the weekends, to virtually any area of my small and diverse country. It's important and fun for me to explore new nature reserves, local Costa Rica eco tours, nature lodges, and of course our... (Thursday, August 28, 2008) read more
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Travel With Confidence - Booking Policy Q & A
What is the risk of travel today? As always, travelers have to make their own assessment of the relative risk of travel. We refer you to an excellent article based on a reader poll published in Conde... (Thursday, December 04, 2003) read more
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