Press release: 26th May 2009

Travellers who are still wondering where to go on their summer holiday should look no further than The Adventure Company.

There is a huge variety of trips available in both the family and worldwide brochures, ranging from activity breaks to cultural journeys and wildlife encounters.

Trips still available this summer include:

Family Adventures:

Serengeti Safari, 10-days departing 24th July 2009
This is a classic ten-day safari that takes travellers to some of the best wildlife locations in northern Tanzania. Included in the itinerary is a visit to Lake Manyara where tree-climbing lions can be spotted, along with the large population of elephants. Game drives in the Serengeti National Park is one of the highlights of the trip, travellers will have the opportunity to see giraffes, wildebeest, lions and possibly cheetahs and leopards. The final destination on the itinerary is the Ngorongoro Crater – a vast amphitheatre that has a high concentration of mammals, including buffalos, leopards, rhinos, antelopes and zebras.

The trip departs on 24th July 2009 and costs £2,229 for adults and £1,869 for children over the age of eight. The price includes flights, accommodation, transport, activities as per the itinerary and most meals (seven breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners).

Active Croatia, 8-days departing 25th July 2009
A centre-based multi-activity week set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Plitvice National Park. Kayaking, rafting, cycling, canoeing and walking are all included in the active itinerary, set in the beautiful Croatian countryside. The trip is ideal for families with children over the age of eight who want to share memorable experiences this summer. It’s a real outdoor adventure; travellers will stay in the picturesque Korana village and enjoy barbecue picnics by the river surrounded by flowers and butterflies.

The trip departs on 25th July 2009 and costs £849 for adults and £799 for children. The price includes flights, accommodation, transport, activities as per the itinerary and most meals (seven breakfasts, two lunches and seven dinners).

Worldwide Adventures:

Active in the Pyrenees, 8-days departing 30th August 2009
Travellers on this trip will experience the best of Andorra on foot, by mountain bike, on a river raft and by four-wheel drive jeep. The heart of the Pyrenees is the ideal place for an activity-filled week surrounded by mountains, scenic valleys and lakes. Included in the itinerary is a four-wheel jeep excursion along an old smugglers’ route, the opportunity to explore the Siscaro Lakes on foot, and mountain biking in the El Cortals Valley.

The trip departs on 30th August 2009 and costs £729 per person. The price includes flights, accommodation, activities as per the itinerary, transport and most meals (seven breakfasts, one lunch and seven dinners).

Zanzibar and Selous, 14-days departing 15th July 2009
This is a safari holiday with a difference, combining the white sand beaches of Zanzibar with game drives in Tanzania’s Selous National Park. Travellers will enter the Selous National Park by train and will be able to spot wildlife from the windows. During the three days in the park, games drives, a boat safari and an early morning foot safari are all included in the itinerary. After leaving Selous behind, travellers will spend four days relaxing in Zanzibar with the opportunity to swim and snorkel in the clear waters.

The trip departs on 15th July 2009 and costs £1,949 per person with a US$395 local payment on arrival. The price includes flights, accommodation, transport, activities as per the itinerary and most meals (eleven breakfasts, three lunches and eight dinners).

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