Top Ten U.S. Summer Adventure Travel Deals

With 3,790,000 square miles of diverse environments, incredible landscapes and sophisticated

urban centers, the good old United States has a lot to offer to anyone looking for a wonderful summer

vacation, whether you live in or out of the country. Just because the economy is in trouble doesn't mean

you can't explore what it has to offer! Let's take a look at the best deals around for adventure

travel within the United States.

Top Five Multi-Day Adventure Travel Deals in the United States

1. Alaskan Vacation: Kenai Peninsula

Alaska has some of the U.S.'s most beautiful landscapes, and

the Kenai Peninsula is perhaps the cream of the proverbial

crop. From sea kayaking in Kachemak Bay to hiking in

Harding Ice field, you're sure to have the experience of a

lifetime in this hands-on, all-out tour de force through

America's most extreme state. Experience Hope, AK's gold-

rush charm, cruise beside glaciers in Kenai Fjords National

Park, and more on this intense one-week adventure travel.

2. San Francisco to Seattle

Some of the most beautiful country in the U.S. is just north of

Frisco, and that's where you'll be going on this one-week road

trip. You'll explore the wilds of Northern California, Oregon

and Washington State, stopping by in Mendocino, CA and

Redwood National Park. Hike through Crater Lake's highlights,

ride dune buggies through Oregon's National Recreational

Area, visit Mt. St. Helens and Alcatraz. This is sure to be a

fantastic trip, so book now while there's still space!

3. USA & Canada - Beginner's Trek

Take a trip through the Northeast, through New York, D.C. and

Philadelphia, through the storied streets of American history.

Then, proceed on to Niagara Falls and into Canada. You'll stop

by at Algonquin Provincial Park, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto

and more before returning to the States and visiting Boston,

Plymouth Rock and Cape Cod. For anyone who's always wanted to see the Northeast, this is clearly the

trip you've been waiting for!

4. Hiking Yosemite & Canyons

Yosemite is certainly one of the world's most incredible

environments, and is a must for anyone serious about

experiencing the real America. This 12-day adventure

travel will take you through not only the National Park, but

through the Grand Canyon's epic heights, Death Valley's bleak

vistas, and the Sierra Nevada's spectacular scenery. It's truly,

genuinely, the trip of a lifetime.

5. Experience America Westbound

If you're up for a huge adventure, why not head across

the entire United States? This guided tour will walk you

through every step of the way, on a 3-week adventure

travel through the most iconic American landscapes. See the

facade of Mt. Rushmore, ascend to the top of Willis Tower,

witness the bubbling geysers of Yellowstone's Old Faithful and

more on this odyssey of Roosevelt-esque proportions.

Top Five Day-Trip Adventure Travel Deals in the United States

1. Circle of Fire Helicopter Tour

If you're already visiting Hawaii this summer, you absolutely

must tour Kilauea; if you're not visiting Hawaii, you really

ought to reconsider! Kilauea is the longest continuously

erupting volcano in the world. From your comfortable aerial

vantage point, you'll see black sand beaches, extraordinary lava

flows, stunning rock formations, tropical rain forests and

gorgeous waterfalls. It's truly a trip you'll never forget!

2. Kipahulu Horseback Tour

See Maui from a perspective rare in this fast-paced modern

world: on horseback! After a traditional Pule ("Prayer"), your

native Hawaiian Alaka ' I ("Guide") and Kaka ' O ("Guide-

Apprentice") will lead your group through back

country Hawaiian trails. Here, you'll witness firsthand the

authentic, natural beauty of the island. Don't forget to pack a

lunch and take your bathing suit for after-ride beach fun!

3. Upper Colorado River Scenic Float

Ahh, the Colorado. At once unforgettable and inviting, the

River beckons you to float down its gentle eddies. On this trip,

you'll drift slowly down an easy section of the Colorado, capped

off with some very gentle rapids. This calm, easy day-trip is

suitable for the whole family, with a minimum weight

requirement of 30 lbs. Sunbathe, swim, and simply have fun!

4. Forbidden Coast Snorkel Adventure

Another Hawaiian adventure travel! On this trip you'll

snorkel through La Perouse Bay and swim with Hawaiian

Spinner Dolphins, before travelling to Molokini Crater for

further underwater fun! Visibility at Molokini often surpasses

an incredible 180 feet, and you'll be able to witness the

secluded Molokini Crater Wall in all its beauty. After you

snorkel the Forbidden Coast, you'll have gone where very few

non-natives have ever ventured before.

5. Newport Beach Whale Watching

If you're in the mood for an easygoing cruise, this Whale

Watching Tour out of Newport Beach might just be

the adventure travel you've been looking for. Newport Beach

is right on a major migration path, so you're sure to see at least

half a dozen whales in only two hours, and perhaps even more!