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National Geographic Adventure
Welcome to National Geographic Adventure ... your resource for adventure travel destinations and outfitters, gear recommendations, weekend getaways, and articles on amazing explorers and expedition, all featuring the stunning photography and impeccable maps National Geographic is known for.

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Logo: Best of Adventure '08 Illustration: Best Outfitters on Earth

Photo: Africa


The Best of
Adventure 2008
- Video Exclusives
- Honorees:  Richard Branson, Will Steger, Andrew Skurka, More
- Trends, Trips,  Gear

Adventure Travel Companies—Rated
Search through 158 top travel companies that specialize in safaris, hiking, biking, luxe, paddling, and more.
See the Ratings

Essential Guide
Plan an adventure travel trip now. Browse our Travel Directory of outfitters highlighted in
Adventure.

Travel Directory
Photo Galleries
Bonobos: Smart, Sexy, One Tribe's Last Chance
See photos from an expedition into deepest Congo to find the mysterious bonobos, who share 98 percent of our DNA, and the self-exiled Iyaelima.
See the Photos
This Month in National Geographic ADVENTURE
Adventure Trips

Photo: Swimmer World's Best Adventure Islands
These adventure oases are guaranteed to transport you well beyond the masses. Find a beach vacation »
Photo: Backpack Winter Gear: Ski, Surf, Safari
Whether you're headed to the slopes, the safarilands, or some far-flung beach, this gear will help you do it right. See the gear picks »

Ireland Uncorked 
Surf a mythic break, kayak the crystalline coastline, and hike the unmarked wilds. Discover Ireland »

Weekend Getaways 
Here are 12 escapes that guarantee you'll have a cool weekend »
25 Best New Trips
These spectacular trips are innovative, exploratory, action-filled, and guaranteed to change your life.
Adventure Travel Trips




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