An Introduction to North America

The landscapes of North America are as varied as the continent is vast. In the far north, ice bound mountains, lakes and rivers are the backdrop to a harsh yet stunningly beautiful environment. Unique wildlife remains largely undisturbed by man, who's impact is limited to isolated settlements, often 100's of kilometres apart. In addition to our 2 longstanding trips to the Alaskan Wilderness, this year sees the introduction of a superb new trek at the northern edge of Baffin Island, deep within the Arctic Circle. The glacial lakes and snow capped peaks of Canada's rocky mountains provide the setting for another new trip, which combines trekking with an unforgettable 160 kilometre journey by Canadian canoe down the Athabasca River. Below the 49th Parallel the creature comforts of the 21st century become ever more apparent, but the natural scenery remains no less spectacular. Our new holiday to Yellowstone and the grand tetons offers excellent mountain walking and the chance to explore the geysers, hot springs and unspoiled backcountry of the world's oldest national park. Yet more contrasts can be found on our new adventure touring holiday of America's Southwest, which starts out in the awe-inspiring Yosemite Valley and includes the classic red-rock formations of Utah and Arizona, such as Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Monument Valley and the one site in the world guaranteed to take you breath away - Grand Canyon.