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Outdoor Activities Fishing Day Charter

Fishing in Acapulco is an unforgettable experience as only a short distance from the mouth of the bay you can find an abundance of different species including sailfish, dorado and the mighty marlin. This small tour is a personal experience for the great outdoorsman in us all!

Reaching sizes up to 10 feet and 200 pounds, to catch a marlin is to earn the recognition of the fishing and sporting community.

This private charter 44ft fishing boat has capacity for up to 10 passengers and includes 6 fishing lines.

Your fishing license needs to be purchased at the pier prior to boarding. (approx USD$12)

City: Acapulco Region: Guerrero Country: Mexico Duration: 6 hours Continent: North America
Outdoor Activities Camping

Explore the highlights of the Red Centre on this three day camping safari. See the majestic monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock), the domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and the rugged beauty of Kings Canyon. This tour is designed for those who are looking for adventure and who want to experience the beauty of Central Australia whilst enjoying the reward of camping and meeting new friends.

Day 1: Alice Springs to Yulara

Departing Alice Springs, we head south, stopping for a short visit at the Outback Camel Farm (rides at own expense) and then heading straight to Yulara where we meet any passengers joining us from Ayers Rock Airport. It's then onto our permanent campsite for lunch. The afternoon is spent exploring
Uluru (Ayers Rock), a World Heritage listed area. Join your knowledgeable guide for a base tour of Uluru, exploring ancient caves where Aboriginal paintings can be seen, learning about the oldest culture in the world. At sunset, you will appreciate the spectacular color changes of Uluru. Later we return to
camp for a traditional Aussie meal. After dinner, relax around the camp under starry desert skies. Camp: Ayers Rock Resort Permanent Campsite (Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 2: Yulara to Kings Creek

It's an early rise for an exciting morning with breathtaking views of sunrise at Kata-Tjuta (The Olgas). Go for a walk to appreciate the beauty of the 36 magical domes and learn about unique fauna, flora and fire management of the national park. This afternoon, travel through red sand dune and desert oak
country to Kings Creek Cattle Station where optional activities are abundant. Tonight, try a traditional "camp oven" dinner, cooked in the coals of the fire.
Camp: Kings Creek Permanent Campsite (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 3: Kings Creek to Alice Springs

This morning we visit breathtaking Kings Canyon. There's no rush, as we hike around the canyon rim viewing sites like the Lost City and the Garden of Eden, as well as the striking North and South Walls. There are plenty of opportunities for photos. We return to Kings Creek Station for lunch before traveling
through sand dune country as we head back to Alice Springs, arriving approx. 6.30pm

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City: Alice Springs Region: Northern Territory Country: Australia Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Continent: Australia and South Pacific
Outdoor Activities Nature and Wildlife

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city for the beautiful and scenic Blue Mountains. You'll start this two-day tour with an exclusive breakfast with the koalas, and then head on a complete loop of the National Park, taking in sensational views on the way.

You'll stop to learn about the flora and fauna of the Blue Mountains, before continuing on to lunch. In the afternoon, you'll be droped off at beautiful five-star Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort, housed in a historic country house set amidst two acres of manicured gardens. You'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the scenery of the mountains.

On the second day, you'll be picked up from Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort at approximately 2:00pm, and continue to experience the remaining sections of the Blue Mountains, including a glass of champagne with wild kangaroos. Finally, you'll return to your Sydney city hotel by coach.

City: Sydney Region: New South Wales Country: Australia Duration: 2 days / 1 night Continent: Australia and South Pacific
Outdoor Activities Hiking

Secluded bays, white sand beaches and sheer granite cliffs. This is the picturesque Freycinet National Park. Spend three days exploring this scenic part of Tasmania. Overnight in cabins on the edge of the park. This is what the Tasmanian experience is all about.

On this three day walk, you explore the Freycinet National Park on the East Coast of Tasmania and the Douglas Apsley National Park nearby. Carrying only a day pack, you will explore these spectacular National Parks. In season there are many wildflowers and wildlife abounds. Each night will be spent at simple but comfortable cabins in the village of Coles Bay, on the edge of the Freycinet National Park.

3-Day Freycinet Trek includes 2 nights accommodation in cabins, Goretex rain jacket and waterproof overpants, sleeping bag with inner sheet, National Park fees, all meals, bus transfers and secure storage for excess luggage.

Day 1: Launceston / Douglas Apsley National Park / Coles Bay (L, D)

Meet at 8:30am for gear check and briefing. A scenic drive east from Launceston takes you to the Douglas Apsley National Park, where you walk the Apsley Gorge circuit, a picturesque walk featuring Oyster Bay Pines, sheer cliffs and a tranquil rock pool fed by miniature waterfalls. This park is the largest area of undisturbed dry sclerophyll forest remaining in Tasmania. You overnight in cabins in the village of Coles Bay.

Overnight Accommodation: Cabins

Day 2: Coles Bay / Freycinet National Park / Coles Bay (B, L, D)

Visit Freycinet National Park for a full day walk, discovering the secluded bays, white sand beaches and sheer granite cliffs on your walk to Wineglass Bay. You have the opportunity to see many bird and mammal species, such as the Bennetts wallaby, Tasmanian Pademelon, wombat, black cockatoo, swift parrot and green rosella. After lunch you continue your circuit walk via the Isthmus Track to Hazards Beach and Lemana Lookout, a small rocky headland with great southerly views of the Peninsula and Schouten Island. Tonight you overnight again at Coles Bay.

Overnight Accommodation: Cabins

Day 3: Coles Bay / Launceston (B, L)

Today you have the opportunity to walk toward the summit of Mt Amos for panoramic views of mountain and coast. This is a rugged walk and most of the ascent route is on bare rock. An alternative walk is to explore the remote and often deserted Friendly Beaches, including a visit to Saltwater Lagoon where large numbers of black swans and other waterfowl can be seen. After lunch, you return to Launceston via Campbelltown, arriving at approximately 5:00pm.

City: Launceston Region: Tasmania Country: Australia Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Continent: Australia and South Pacific
Outdoor Activities Fishing Tour

Experience some of the greatest sport fishing waters in the world when you take a full day or half day fishing charter from San Juan, aboard 'The Legend'! As you head out to the deep waters ready for luxurious cruising and the ultimate in sport fishing, dorado, wahoo, sailfish, tuna and blue marlin offer an exciting challenge to all anglers!

The Legend is a 48 foot (15 meter) Hatteras prepared for luxurious cruising and the best in sport fishing. Departing from the marina, in less than 25 minutes you'll be 1.5 to 5 miles (2.4 - 8km) from shore in waters 6,000 feet (1,820 meters) deep. It is out there where the fish will put up a fight!

Enjoy some of the greatest sport fishing waters in the world, where more than 30 new world records have been made! (There is a maximum of 6 passengers (including children) permitted on board 'The Legend').

Please note:

  • There is a maximum of 6 passengers per boat
  • To reserve 1 boat, please select "1 Adult" from the drop down menu
City: San Juan Region: San Juan Country: Puerto Rico Duration: 4 hours Continent: Caribbean
Outdoor Activities Hiking

Explore the lakes, rainforests and waterfalls of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park. This three day trek will see you hiking through pine forest and alpine meadows, the highlight being an ascent of Cradle Mountain. This wilderness is one of the most spectacular in Tasmania, come and experience it today.

The beauty, the peace, the exhilaration - all the atmosphere of Cradle Mountain, a magnificent World Heritage area, is available on this excellent three day excursion. Carrying only a day pack, your days will be spent exploring the small lakes, waterfalls and rainforests of Cradle Valley.

Climb Cradle Mountain and wonder at the 360 degree panorama of Tasmania's highest mountains. As the last stage to the summit of Cradle Mountain is over rocky scree, and quite difficult, it is optional and weather dependant. Each night you will return to the simple but comfortable Waldheim Cabins within the National Park.

3-Day Cradle Mountain Trek includes 2 nights accommodation in cabins, Goretex rain jacket and waterproof overpants, sleeping bag with inner sheet, National Park fees, all meals, bus transfers and secure storage for excess luggage.

Day 1: Launceston / Cradle Mountain (L, D)
Meet at 8:30am for gear check and briefing. After a scenic drive to Cradle you spend the afternoon exploring the small lakes, waterfalls and rainforest of Cradle Valley. Visit the magnificent Ballroom Forest, a temperate forest of myrtle and pencil pine and walk beside the cool, silent waters of Lake Dove. The next two nights will be at simple but comfortable mountain cabins.

Walking: Half day

Overnight Accommodation: Black Jack cabins

Day 2: Cradle Mountain (B, L, D)
You walk toward the summit of Cradle Mountain via an ancient glacial cirque, now known as Crater Lake and return over Crater Peak and the Crater Plateau. The summit of Cradle Mountain is above 1500m, so the weather can be changeable as you walk across the button grass plains and alpine herb meadows. As you climb you can view the splendors of the rugged Tasmanian Highlands. The final leg over boulders to the summit is optional and quite challenging before returning to your cabin.

Walking: Full day (6-8 hours)

Overnight Accommodation: Black Jack cabins

Day 3: Cradle Mountain / Launceston (B, L)
After a leisurely morning there is time to inspect the Cradle Mountain Visitors Centre and take a stroll on some of the short but very scenic walks near the Centre. Today is your day to relax and absorb the atmosphere of this magnificent World Heritage area. You arrive back in Launceston about 5:00pm.

Walking: Half day

City: Launceston Region: Tasmania Country: Australia Duration: 3 days / 2 nights Continent: Australia and South Pacific
Outdoor Activities 4wd Tour

This 4WD 7-day adventure will have you enjoying Ningaloo Reef, Shark Bay, the dolphins at Monkey Mia, Coral Bay, Kalbarri and the Pinnacles. Swim, snorkel, scuba, ride a quad bike or take a boat cruise. The tour is accommodated on sheep stations, farms and country lodges.

260-kilometre-long Ningaloo Reef offers world class diving through to family snorkeling in sheltered lagoons crammed with coral gardens. Ningaloo is the largest fringing coral reef in Australia. It is the only large reef in the world found so close to a continental land mass; about 100 metres offshore at its nearest point and less than seven kilometers at its furthest. The park covers more than 4000 square kilometers and was declared in 1987.

Accommodation: Accommodation is mostly situated on farms, stations and country hostels. Room configurations vary from 2 to 10 bed bunkhouse rooms with shared toilet and shower facilities. If you don't have your own sleeping bag, one can be purchased for approximately AUD$40.00 per person

Meals: Fresh food is prepared where possible, we endeavor to provide a healthy and varied menu. Breakfast is continental style, including toast, cereals, tea and coffee and fruit juice. Lunch is picnic style, including cold meats, salad or sandwiches and fruit. Dinner includes hot main meals and dessert.

Vehicles: Tours are conducted in custom built 4x4 vehicles and rugged safari coaches. The vehicles range in size from 5 to 16 seats, with forward facing seats, air conditioning, stereo and PA systems, two way radios and satellite phones ensuring a comfortable tour with medical assistance in remote areas.

Glass Bottom Boat Ecology Cruise: View the delicate coral gardens and many colorful fish from the glass bottom boat or take the plunge and snorkel with turtles, giant cod, giant clams and exotic reef fish.

ATV Quad Bikes: A leisurely, fully escorted ride on all terrain bikes, your guide will take you riding on secluded beaches for some snorkeling. Equipment supplied.

Ningaloo Reef Dive: Experience the rich marine life and encounter tropical reef fish, dolphins, turtles, dugongs and manta rays. All dives supervised by either a Dive Master or Instructor. There is an option to go out and snorkel only for this 4hrs, however the water is deep.

Ningaloo Kayak and Snooba Adventure: Snooba Dive (40mins) on the outer reef. All equipment and wetsuits supplied. Kayak Adventure (2 hour), snorkel equipment and wetsuits supplied. Photographs are taken of you which you can then purchase on CD for an additional cost.

City: Perth Region: Western Australia Country: Australia Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Continent: Australia and South Pacific
Outdoor Activities Race Car Drive Ride Along

Are you ready for some racing? For the ultimate thrill ride, take to the track where you will be right in the middle of all the action! Satisfy your need for speed while trying to tame the speedway in this high-thrill, 18-lap program. Total program lasts approximately five hours.

The program includes an orientation session, on-track instruction, photo opportunities and driver's Q&A, before you sliding through the car window and on to the track for two to four hours of fun-filled driving in a Nextel Cup style stock car. You'll be suited up in a regulation helmet, neck guard and drivers suit for your safety. Please remember to bring closed toed shoes!

And after the closing ceremony, when you'll receive your lap-time sheet and graduation certificate, you'll be a rookie no more!

Your Kings Experience includes:

  • 10 minutes - Orientation and Video: Meet the RPDE staff and watch a short video
  • 20 minutes - On-Track Instruction in RPDE Van: Master the track driving line, accel/ decel points and more
  • 20 minutes - In-Car Instruction and Photos: View the interior equipment; Have your photo taken outside the car
  • 10 minutes - Mandatory Driver's Meeting: This is the time to ask any questions and get the driving order
  • 2 - 4 hours - Driving Experience (time varies by experience)
  • 15 minutes - Closing Ceremony: Receive your lap-time sheet and graduation certificate
Please note: all times are approximate and subject to weather conditions and participant experience levels.
City: Orlando Region: Florida Country: United States of America Duration: 3 - 4 hours Continent: North America
Outdoor Activities Race Car Drive Ride Along

Think you can handle 30 laps of white-knuckled, heart-pounding speed? Improve your driving line, increase your speed and consider a career change. The thirty laps are run in three 10 lap sessions with a more one-on-one for building your speed.

The program includes an orientation session, on-track instruction, photo opportunities and driver's Q&A, before you sliding through the car window and on to the track for two to four hours of fun-filled driving in a professional race car. You'll be suited up in a regulation helmet, neck guard and drivers suit for your safety. Please remember to bring closed toed shoes!

And after the closing ceremony, when you'll receive your lap-time sheet and graduation certificate, you'll be a rookie no more!

Your Experience of a Lifetime includes:

  • 10 minutes - Orientation and Video: Meet the RPDE staff and watch a short video
  • 20 minutes - On-Track Instruction in RPDE Van: Master the track driving line, accel/decel points and more
  • 20 minutes - In-Car Instruction and Photos: View the interior equipment; Have your photo taken outside the car
  • 10 minutes - Mandatory Driver's Meeting: This is the time to ask any questions and get the driving order
  • 1 - 2  hours - Driving Experience (time varies by experience)
  • 15 minutes - Closing Ceremony: Receive your lap-time sheet and graduation certificate

Please note: all times are approximate and subject to weather conditions and participant experience levels.

City: Orlando Region: Florida Country: United States of America Duration: 5 hours Continent: North America
Outdoor Activities Hiking

Experience wonderland. The Walls of Jerusalem National Park in the Tasmanian highlands is adjacent to Cradle Mountain and combining the two areas in this 6-day trip offers a great chance to get a real feel for Tasmania's unique harsh, yet fragile high country.

This 6-day Cradle Mountain and Walls of Jerusalem National Park trek incorporates a couple of nights in cabins and three nights under the stars in snug 2 person Macpac tents. Your days fill with walks that offer the best that conditions allow. You'll and take in the dramatic peaks and deep shadowy lakes all from our cabins within the National Park. Then transfer to the Mersey Valley where you don backpacks and make our way up into the Walls of Jerusalem National Park and the base camp beneath majestic King David's Peak.

Wonder at living fossils in the numerous tarns. Investigate evidence of ice caps scouring the land and discover floral links to the Gondwanan supercontinent. Step into this environment of stark contrasts, let your mind conjure images of ancient faces from knotted pines and swirling dancers in the lush green glades between imposing rock peaks.

Relax in the warm evening hues as your guides prepare sumptuous revitalising meals then retire to your warm clean tent to restore your weary limbs for another day of marvelous trekking.

6-day Cradle Mountain and Walls of Jerusalem National Park Trek includes 2 nights in cabins and 3 nights camping, National Park fees, all meals, bus transfers, secure storage for excess luggage.

City: Launceston Region: Tasmania Country: Australia Duration: 6 days / 5 nights Continent: Australia and South Pacific
Outdoor Activities Hiking

The Cradle Mountain Overland Track is one of the most popular wilderness hikes in Australia. See the beauty of this remarkable region and experience the pure solitude of this Tasmanian wilderness. Explore lakes, forests, moorlands and mountains on this seventy kilometer hike. The memories of this wilderness experience will last a lifetime!

The Overland Track from Waldheim near Cradle Mountain to Lake St. Clair is, for very good reasons, the most popular extended walk in Australia. Walkers, from all over the country and overseas, are attracted to this magnificent area to experience the grandeur of its mountain ranges, the beauty of its unique vegetation and the pure solitude of wilderness. This seventy kilometer (forty four mile) walk can normally be completed in five days, but we'll seven so as to best appreciate the points of special interest along the way.

Your schedule will permit time to visit the summit of some of the highest mountains in the State, possibly even Mount Ossa, the highest of all.

Groups are restricted to a maximum of ten people, a real sense of group identity develops, making this wilderness experience one that you know will be truly memorable.

The Cradle Mountain 7-Day hike includes camping, cooking and eating equipment, high quality tents, backpack, sleeping mat, sleeping bag and sleeping sheet, emergency communication equipment, first aid supplies, all meals and transfers, food drops along track to lighten pack weight and National Park fees.

No special skills are necessary to walk the Cradle Mountain Overland Track although a good level of general fitness is required.

City: Launceston Region: Tasmania Country: Australia Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Continent: Australia and South Pacific
Outdoor Activities Hiking

The South Coast Track in Tasmania's remote South West is considered one of the best wilderness treks in Australia.

This eighty kilometer hike through World Heritage wilderness will take you through rainforest, along golden beaches, over coastal ranges and beside quiet lagoons. This magnificent journey is a wilderness experience for the serious adventurer!

The South Coast Track from Melaleuca in Tasmania's south-west corner to Cockle Creek on the edge of the settled south-east will take you on a magnificent journey through World Heritage wilderness. The South Coast track originally an escape route from Bathurst Harbour for shipwrecked sailors now an escape route from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

You will walk 10-15kms per day carrying packs up to 20kgs, no special skills are required other than good pack carrying fitness and a open flexible approach to being in remote areas for 9 days.

Your schedule includes one complete rest day and four to five half days to spend on side trips, fishing, swimming or just relaxing around the camp.

The proposed itinerary shown below is flexible enough to allow for extra stopovers in periods of bad weather and so should be considered a guide only.

Day 1: Today you have an early morning bus transfer from Hobart to the Cambridge aerodrome to join your flight by light aircraft to Melaleuca. After observing rare orange bellied parrots you walk to your camp by the wide beach at Cox Bight.

Day 2: Today you hike to secluded Louisa Bay, campsite of Aboriginal people for thousands of years.

Day 3: Morning to wander along Louisa Bay, then an afternoon walk to Louisa River where you camp at the foot of the Ironbound Range.

Day 4: Today is the hardest day. You climb steeply over the Ironbound Range (1,000m) rewarded by stunning views in fine weather. Camp in rainforest at Little Deadman's Bay on the other side. The halfway point food drop is nearby here.

Day 5: This is the full rest day on the tour. Takes place at Little Deadmans Bay where you can fish, swim, read a book and relax 

Day 6: Today is a rest day at Osmiridium Beach. You have the opportunity to spend the time fishing, swimming or relaxing.

Day 7: A short walk to Surprise Bay and then to Granite Beach where you can shower under the waterfall spilling onto the beach (no hot water here!).

Day 8: Another hard day's trek over the South Cape Range to your South Cape Rivulet campsite. Much of today's walk is through exquisite rainforest of myrtle, sassafras, laurel and leatherwood.

Day 9: You bid farewell to the South Coast and walk to Cockle Creek where your bus waits to take you back to Hobart, arriving around 4:30pm

City: Hobart Region: Tasmania Country: Australia Duration: 9 days / 8 nights Continent: Australia and South Pacific
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