Adventure Coordinators is a full-service travel agency specializing in adventure travel. Adventure travel to us means anything except large ocean cruises and all-inclusives. Most of our travellers choose to travel either on small-group adventure tours, privately guided tours created just for them, on small-ship cruises or on self-guided hiking and cycling tours. We do not run the tours ourselves - we leave that to the experts - but we can advise you on the tours and trips best suited to you. And then we book these for you with the tour companies.

Over the past 25 years I have built up a great network of trusted suppliers. I work with a select group of great adventure tour operators - companies that have an established reputation and that I know and trust. For my small-group departures I look at each operator’s trips in depth, compare them to similar trips by other operators, and will present you with those that I believe offer you the best experience. The trips listed on this website are all the best of the best, but due to time constraints I am not able to list all of them. Please ask if you do not see a trip you are interested in. For my tailored-for-you trips (I call them private journeys) I have selected the best destination management companies in the world with long track records and great reputations. I work closely with you and them to design and book your next dream vacation. Read more about our travel styles

Small group tours typically have a maximum of 12-16 passengers - small enough to get to know everyone and to not have a major impact on the places we visit. On private and self-guided tours you decide who you invite to come along and the maximum group size is normally defined by the size of the vehicles and accommodations we use.. On small-ship cruises I prefer to book you on small ships, typically with a maximum of 200 passengers.

Adventure Coordinators' travellers are adventurous people who want to explore our beautiful world, who are curious about wildlife and nature, other cultures, food and people. Whether you want to be active or prefer to travel more leisurely; whether you want to stay in family-run hotels or luxury lodgings; and whether you want to travel in a small group with likeminded travellers or travel with your own family, friends or partner; if you have a love of adventure travel, we should talk. About half of our guests travel solo while the other half travels as couples or as small groups of friends. The ratio or women to men is about 50/50 with a slight bias towards solo travelling women. As age is not an indicator of one's spirit of adventure we find people of all ages join our tours. Many travellers are between 35 and 75 years of age.

Most of our travellers are adults. On small-group trips the minimum age is 18 (with some exceptions) and there is no maximum age. Many travellers are between 35 and 75 years of age. If it is important to you to be travelling with people your own age, I can give you tailored advice. I do offer trips for younger adults (20's and 30"s) and I do offer trips for families with children as well.

On the overwhelming majority of trips you can choose to share with someone else of the same gender. If you prefer to have your own room, you can opt to pay a single supplement.

Tour prices are based on you sharing with someone else of the same gender. If you prefer to have your own room, you can opt to pay a single supplement.

We like our travellers to bring their sense of adventure but the required fitness level varies from tour to tour. On our active tours you will be hiking or cycling and depending on what tour you choose this may take only a few hours or you may be active all day. On our discovery tours you will often be looking around cities and sites. Use our tour finder to find tours by physical rating.

Families with children can book a private tours or join a special family departure. Please contact us for specifics.

Most destinations can cater to all types of requirements but in some more remote places this can be harder. When you book a trip with me you can let me know what your requirements are and I will pass these along to the tour company. I do suggest travellers connect with the tour leader on day 1 about their diet and to bring a card with their requirements in the local language for those meals you plan to have on your own.

A typical tour will include accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, some meals and the services of a tour leader. Inclusions are listed in the detailed trip notes which are available on request.

It depends on the tour. On small-group tours it can be anywhere from tents to home stays to comfortable hotels - let me know your preferred comfort level and I will find the right tour for you. On private tours we tend to use luxury boutique hotels.

All kinds! This can be a donkey cart, a camel, a train, a public bus or a private vehicle. But I do realize the more adventurous forms of transportation are not for everyone, so if comfort is importatn to you, please let me know and I will find the perfect tour for you.

You can but it can be difficult to get to the right place at the right time. As our prices are based on group rates we do not offer discounts if you do not use your entire trip package.

While there is always an inherent risk to travelling, my partners run their tours with your safety as a top priority. They have offices in destination who will monitor local events. If there is a travel advisory for your destination I will let you know before you book. If a travel advisory gets elevated and a tour operator feels it is no longer safe to run a trip they will cancel the tour.

Yes you can! And I love organizing private tours as it allows me to put my personal travel experience at work for you! Privately guided journeys are perfect for those travellers who enjoy a unique holiday and wish to travel in comfort or luxury with their partner, their family or their friends. They are designed to get under the skin of your destination and give you unique insights into the local culture without having to rough it. You can find more information here.

It depends on the tour. Some tours have only the main sightseeing included and offer plenty of free time for your own discoveries. Other tours have a lot more gudiing included. Contact me for specifics.

Tour companies excel in what they do - run great quality tours. Booking tours with them is quite a different matter. Sure, you can book it straight through their website, but you'd miss out on essential information about travel documentation, flights, how to get to the start and end of the tour etc. And by selecting one particular tour company you may miss out on great trips run by other tour companies. What's more, by picking a particular trip from an operator, how do you know the style of tour is suited for you? Also, if you have any questions, be prepared for long hold times by phone and deal with a call centre where you speak to a different agent each time. Chat with them and the situation is not much better. Email them and you might wait for days or even weeks to get a reply, if it comes at all. With a few notable exceptions you'll often deal people with far less experience than me. "Advice" is often slanted to closing a sale rather than with your best interest in mind. Finally, should a dispute arise you have to fend for yourself. There is a better way - read the next FAQ on why you should book with Adventure Coordinators.

Because I am not your every-day travel agent. I have thirty years of industry experience, travelled to 100+ countries (and counting) and to all continents. I have done it all - from backpacking to luxury journeys and everything in between. I have trekked world-famous trails, stayed in some very memorable lodges and hotels and journeyed on just about every conveyance imaginable (ask me about that time I shared a beer with Soviet soldiers in the back of their truck). ​ I listen to what you need, use my personal experience and knowledge to find you the perfect trip or design a privately guided holiday for you. My service is speedy and delivered with a personal touch. I make sure each and every vacation is a memorable one. ​ That is my travel experience working for you. From the first phone call or e-mail to the moment of departure, while you are enjoying your holiday and even after you come back, I am here to help and put my expertise and knowledge to work for you. ​ In addition, I advocate for my clients should things not quite go as planned. Finally, you get lots of extras - reading lists, access to our library of thousands of background articles, free advice and even the occasional joke (sorry, I can't help myself). I have hundreds of very loyal clients - you can read their unedited reviews about my service here.

You bet. In fact I encourage clients to pay by credit card directly to the tour operator so we never see your money. The tour companies we work with have all been selected based on their long established reputations and financial stability. That is not to say things do not go wrong. During the pandemic some smaller tour companies did go out of business. You can protect yourself against such eventualities by purchasing travel insurance.

Our tours do not include international airfares as our travellers come from different parts of the world and fly during different seasons. If a tour has you fly between locations, the airfare within the tour is included.

Some of tours include arrival transfers. Others do not but they may be available fior purhase. Ask me for specifics.

The terms and conditions applicable to a vacation booked through Adventure Coordinators can be found here. In addition those terms and conditions employed by the tour company are applicable to your tour. They are available on request.

If you need advice on what tour to book, please contact me so we can have a conversation about your likes and dislikes. Once I find the perfect tour for you, or if you already know which trip you wish to book, the process is simple: I put a tour on hold for you with the tour company for up to a week at the end of the option period you complete the booking form and pay a deposit I will let you know once you are confirmed, after which additional arrangements such as hotels, air, insurance etc, can be booked

Yes. At the time of booking you will need to pay a deposit. This can vary from 10% to 25% of the tour cost and I will let you know before you book how much is due. All payments are non-refundable once submitted and I advise you to purchase travel insurance to protect your travel investment.

Your tour balance is normally due 80-120 days prior to departure, depending on the conditions set out in the tour company's terms and conditions. I will let you know before you book when your final payment is due. All payments are non-refundable once submitted and I advise you to purchase travel insurance to protect your travel investment.

Yes. After the holiday itself, travel insurance is the single most important purchase you can make. In fact, medical, emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance, which are part and parcel of a good medical travel insurance policy, are mandatory on our tours. Do you remember the COVID pandemic? I strongly suggest you purchase cancellation and interruption insurance to protect your travel investment against eventualities like global disasters, sickness, injury or death (in the family).

Well that depends. There are many fly-by-night tour companies available online and just because someone is able to create a website, doesn't mean they can run a good tour or that you should trust them with your hard-earned money. Over the past 25 years I have built up a great network of trusted suppliers. I work with a select group of great adventure tour operators - companies that have an established reputation and that I know and trust.

If you travel abroad outside of Canada you will need a passport. Some countries also require a valid visa, an electronic travel authorization, tourist cards and/or vaccination certificates. Before you book your trip I will let you know which paperwork is required for your destination, how long it should be valid for and how to get it.

What you need to pack for your trip will depend on the type of holiday you book as well as your destination and the time of year. After you book I will supply you with detailed trip notes which will often include a detailed packlist. There is also great predeparture information, including a general (printable) packlist available on the Adventure Coordinators' website.

A medical travel policy covering medical, emergency evacuation and repatriation expenses is mandatory for all our travellers.

Yes - in two ways. I will let you know what visa you need and how to get them. If you do not wish to get them yourself you can contact me for assistance.

This varies from tour to tour. Our detailed trip notes will give you in-deopth advice on local expenses. Trip notes are supplied at the time of booking, again with your travel documents or any time on request.

On some of our tours, in particular the higher-end ones, tipping is included. Details on this are available in our trip notes, or you can ask me. Guidelines for tipping around the world can be found here. Please note tipping is always discretionary and should only be done if a person has gone above and beyond of what you'd expect of them.

Few people get sick any more on our tours but to protect yourself vaccinations, personal hygiene, and watching what you eat and drink are good firt defences. You can find extensive information on staying healthy in the pre-departure information.

Some countries require vaccinations, in particular against COVID-19 and yellow fever. In addition for many destinations one or more vaccinations are recommended. I will give you details on what diseases are prevelent in your destination before you book. Please be sure to check with a travel health professional for advice well in advance of your trip.

On our higher-end trips details on the hotels you will be staying in are given in your detailed trip itinerary. On tours where we do not mention the hotels in the detailed itinerary, hotel lists are on request. These may however change on short notice. If your family or loved ones need to contact you while you are away I suggest they do not contact your hotel as hotel staff don't always speak English well enough to help. The best way to connect is through email or by phone, either directly with you or through the tour company. Details of the emergency phone numbers of the tour company can be found in your trip itinerary or in your travel documents.

If your family or loved ones need to contact you while you are away I suggest they do not contact your hotel as hotel staff don't always speak English well enough to help. The best way to connect is through email or by phone, either directly with you or through the tour company. Details of the emergency phone numbers of the tour company can be found in your trip itinerary or in your travel documents.

Much will depend on your destination. If you are on an adventure cruise, or on a tour which has porterage included, a suitcase will do just fine. If you are on travelling on public transport you should expect to have to walk through stations and up and down staircases. A backpack is most suitable for those situations. Your detailed trip notes, given to you after booking or on request, will give you advice on the best type of luggage to use for your trip. We recommend travellers bring soft-sided luggage as those are easier to stow in luggage compartments.

I can often give you an overview of where tour participants come from, what age range they are and whether they travel oslo or as part of a couple. Information provided is generalized to protect the privacy of guests on our tours.

Adventure Coordinators is a full-service travel agency specializing in adventure travel. Adventure travel to us means anything except large ocean cruises and all-inclusives. Most of our travellers choose to travel either on small-group adventure tours, privately guided tours created just for them, on small-ship cruises or on self-guided hiking and cycling tours. We do not run the tours ourselves - we leave that to the experts - but we can advise you on the tours and trips best suited to you. And then we book these for you with the tour companies.

Over the past 25 years I have built up a great network of trusted suppliers. I work with a select group of great adventure tour operators - companies that have an established reputation and that I know and trust. For my small-group departures I look at each operator’s trips in depth, compare them to similar trips by other operators, and will present you with those that I believe offer you the best experience. The trips listed on this website are all the best of the best, but due to time constraints I am not able to list all of them. Please ask if you do not see a trip you are interested in. For my tailored-for-you trips (I call them private journeys) I have selected the best destination management companies in the world with long track records and great reputations. I work closely with you and them to design and book your next dream vacation. Read more about our travel styles

Small group tours typically have a maximum of 12-16 passengers - small enough to get to know everyone and to not have a major impact on the places we visit. On private and self-guided tours you decide who you invite to come along and the maximum group size is normally defined by the size of the vehicles and accommodations we use.. On small-ship cruises I prefer to book you on small ships, typically with a maximum of 200 passengers.

Adventure Coordinators' travellers are adventurous people who want to explore our beautiful world, who are curious about wildlife and nature, other cultures, food and people. Whether you want to be active or prefer to travel more leisurely; whether you want to stay in family-run hotels or luxury lodgings; and whether you want to travel in a small group with likeminded travellers or travel with your own family, friends or partner; if you have a love of adventure travel, we should talk. About half of our guests travel solo while the other half travels as couples or as small groups of friends. The ratio or women to men is about 50/50 with a slight bias towards solo travelling women. As age is not an indicator of one's spirit of adventure we find people of all ages join our tours. Many travellers are between 35 and 75 years of age.

Most of our travellers are adults. On small-group trips the minimum age is 18 (with some exceptions) and there is no maximum age. Many travellers are between 35 and 75 years of age. If it is important to you to be travelling with people your own age, I can give you tailored advice. I do offer trips for younger adults (20's and 30"s) and I do offer trips for families with children as well.

On the overwhelming majority of trips you can choose to share with someone else of the same gender. If you prefer to have your own room, you can opt to pay a single supplement.

Tour prices are based on you sharing with someone else of the same gender. If you prefer to have your own room, you can opt to pay a single supplement.

We like our travellers to bring their sense of adventure but the required fitness level varies from tour to tour. On our active tours you will be hiking or cycling and depending on what tour you choose this may take only a few hours or you may be active all day. On our discovery tours you will often be looking around cities and sites. Use our tour finder to find tours by physical rating.

Families with children can book a private tours or join a special family departure. Please contact us for specifics.

Most destinations can cater to all types of requirements but in some more remote places this can be harder. When you book a trip with me you can let me know what your requirements are and I will pass these along to the tour company. I do suggest travellers connect with the tour leader on day 1 about their diet and to bring a card with their requirements in the local language for those meals you plan to have on your own.

A typical tour will include accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, some meals and the services of a tour leader. Inclusions are listed in the detailed trip notes which are available on request.

It depends on the tour. On small-group tours it can be anywhere from tents to home stays to comfortable hotels - let me know your preferred comfort level and I will find the right tour for you. On private tours we tend to use luxury boutique hotels.

All kinds! This can be a donkey cart, a camel, a train, a public bus or a private vehicle. But I do realize the more adventurous forms of transportation are not for everyone, so if comfort is importatn to you, please let me know and I will find the perfect tour for you.

You can but it can be difficult to get to the right place at the right time. As our prices are based on group rates we do not offer discounts if you do not use your entire trip package.

While there is always an inherent risk to travelling, my partners run their tours with your safety as a top priority. They have offices in destination who will monitor local events. If there is a travel advisory for your destination I will let you know before you book. If a travel advisory gets elevated and a tour operator feels it is no longer safe to run a trip they will cancel the tour.

Yes you can! And I love organizing private tours as it allows me to put my personal travel experience at work for you! Privately guided journeys are perfect for those travellers who enjoy a unique holiday and wish to travel in comfort or luxury with their partner, their family or their friends. They are designed to get under the skin of your destination and give you unique insights into the local culture without having to rough it. You can find more information here.

It depends on the tour. Some tours have only the main sightseeing included and offer plenty of free time for your own discoveries. Other tours have a lot more gudiing included. Contact me for specifics.

Tour companies excel in what they do - run great quality tours. Booking tours with them is quite a different matter. Sure, you can book it straight through their website, but you'd miss out on essential information about travel documentation, flights, how to get to the start and end of the tour etc. And by selecting one particular tour company you may miss out on great trips run by other tour companies. What's more, by picking a particular trip from an operator, how do you know the style of tour is suited for you? Also, if you have any questions, be prepared for long hold times by phone and deal with a call centre where you speak to a different agent each time. Chat with them and the situation is not much better. Email them and you might wait for days or even weeks to get a reply, if it comes at all. With a few notable exceptions you'll often deal people with far less experience than me. "Advice" is often slanted to closing a sale rather than with your best interest in mind. Finally, should a dispute arise you have to fend for yourself. There is a better way - read the next FAQ on why you should book with Adventure Coordinators.

Because I am not your every-day travel agent. I have thirty years of industry experience, travelled to 100+ countries (and counting) and to all continents. I have done it all - from backpacking to luxury journeys and everything in between. I have trekked world-famous trails, stayed in some very memorable lodges and hotels and journeyed on just about every conveyance imaginable (ask me about that time I shared a beer with Soviet soldiers in the back of their truck). ​ I listen to what you need, use my personal experience and knowledge to find you the perfect trip or design a privately guided holiday for you. My service is speedy and delivered with a personal touch. I make sure each and every vacation is a memorable one. ​ That is my travel experience working for you. From the first phone call or e-mail to the moment of departure, while you are enjoying your holiday and even after you come back, I am here to help and put my expertise and knowledge to work for you. ​ In addition, I advocate for my clients should things not quite go as planned. Finally, you get lots of extras - reading lists, access to our library of thousands of background articles, free advice and even the occasional joke (sorry, I can't help myself). I have hundreds of very loyal clients - you can read their unedited reviews about my service here.

You bet. In fact I encourage clients to pay by credit card directly to the tour operator so we never see your money. The tour companies we work with have all been selected based on their long established reputations and financial stability. That is not to say things do not go wrong. During the pandemic some smaller tour companies did go out of business. You can protect yourself against such eventualities by purchasing travel insurance.

Our tours do not include international airfares as our travellers come from different parts of the world and fly during different seasons. If a tour has you fly between locations, the airfare within the tour is included.

Some of tours include arrival transfers. Others do not but they may be available fior purhase. Ask me for specifics.

The terms and conditions applicable to a vacation booked through Adventure Coordinators can be found here. In addition those terms and conditions employed by the tour company are applicable to your tour. They are available on request.

If you need advice on what tour to book, please contact me so we can have a conversation about your likes and dislikes. Once I find the perfect tour for you, or if you already know which trip you wish to book, the process is simple: I put a tour on hold for you with the tour company for up to a week at the end of the option period you complete the booking form and pay a deposit I will let you know once you are confirmed, after which additional arrangements such as hotels, air, insurance etc, can be booked

Yes. At the time of booking you will need to pay a deposit. This can vary from 10% to 25% of the tour cost and I will let you know before you book how much is due. All payments are non-refundable once submitted and I advise you to purchase travel insurance to protect your travel investment.

Your tour balance is normally due 80-120 days prior to departure, depending on the conditions set out in the tour company's terms and conditions. I will let you know before you book when your final payment is due. All payments are non-refundable once submitted and I advise you to purchase travel insurance to protect your travel investment.

Yes. After the holiday itself, travel insurance is the single most important purchase you can make. In fact, medical, emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance, which are part and parcel of a good medical travel insurance policy, are mandatory on our tours. Do you remember the COVID pandemic? I strongly suggest you purchase cancellation and interruption insurance to protect your travel investment against eventualities like global disasters, sickness, injury or death (in the family).

Well that depends. There are many fly-by-night tour companies available online and just because someone is able to create a website, doesn't mean they can run a good tour or that you should trust them with your hard-earned money. Over the past 25 years I have built up a great network of trusted suppliers. I work with a select group of great adventure tour operators - companies that have an established reputation and that I know and trust.

If you travel abroad outside of Canada you will need a passport. Some countries also require a valid visa, an electronic travel authorization, tourist cards and/or vaccination certificates. Before you book your trip I will let you know which paperwork is required for your destination, how long it should be valid for and how to get it.

What you need to pack for your trip will depend on the type of holiday you book as well as your destination and the time of year. After you book I will supply you with detailed trip notes which will often include a detailed packlist. There is also great predeparture information, including a general (printable) packlist available on the Adventure Coordinators' website.

A medical travel policy covering medical, emergency evacuation and repatriation expenses is mandatory for all our travellers.

Yes - in two ways. I will let you know what visa you need and how to get them. If you do not wish to get them yourself you can contact me for assistance.

This varies from tour to tour. Our detailed trip notes will give you in-deopth advice on local expenses. Trip notes are supplied at the time of booking, again with your travel documents or any time on request.

On some of our tours, in particular the higher-end ones, tipping is included. Details on this are available in our trip notes, or you can ask me. Guidelines for tipping around the world can be found here. Please note tipping is always discretionary and should only be done if a person has gone above and beyond of what you'd expect of them.

Few people get sick any more on our tours but to protect yourself vaccinations, personal hygiene, and watching what you eat and drink are good firt defences. You can find extensive information on staying healthy in the pre-departure information.

Some countries require vaccinations, in particular against COVID-19 and yellow fever. In addition for many destinations one or more vaccinations are recommended. I will give you details on what diseases are prevelent in your destination before you book. Please be sure to check with a travel health professional for advice well in advance of your trip.

On our higher-end trips details on the hotels you will be staying in are given in your detailed trip itinerary. On tours where we do not mention the hotels in the detailed itinerary, hotel lists are on request. These may however change on short notice. If your family or loved ones need to contact you while you are away I suggest they do not contact your hotel as hotel staff don't always speak English well enough to help. The best way to connect is through email or by phone, either directly with you or through the tour company. Details of the emergency phone numbers of the tour company can be found in your trip itinerary or in your travel documents.

If your family or loved ones need to contact you while you are away I suggest they do not contact your hotel as hotel staff don't always speak English well enough to help. The best way to connect is through email or by phone, either directly with you or through the tour company. Details of the emergency phone numbers of the tour company can be found in your trip itinerary or in your travel documents.

Much will depend on your destination. If you are on an adventure cruise, or on a tour which has porterage included, a suitcase will do just fine. If you are on travelling on public transport you should expect to have to walk through stations and up and down staircases. A backpack is most suitable for those situations. Your detailed trip notes, given to you after booking or on request, will give you advice on the best type of luggage to use for your trip. We recommend travellers bring soft-sided luggage as those are easier to stow in luggage compartments.

I can often give you an overview of where tour participants come from, what age range they are and whether they travel oslo or as part of a couple. Information provided is generalized to protect the privacy of guests on our tours.