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The Ultimate Montana And Wyoming Comfort Expedition
They call it “Big Sky Country,” and just one day of hiking in the mountains gave us proof that this was no misnomer. A couple of days of our Austin-Lehman Adventure were spent in Montana’s Paradise Valley, and again this was proof that Montanans choose their names wisely.
Having been in the business of luxury multi-sport vacations for more than 20 years, Austin-Lehman Adventures (800/575-1540) seems to have perfected the art of active travel. Because their trips are restricted to 12 guests (up to 18 on family trips), personalized attention is a specialty. With a perfect blend of invigorating activities such as biking, hiking, and rafting, as well as first class dining and accommodations, Austin-Lehman (ALA) gave us one of our most memorable trips ever.
A Wide Range of Choices
The most difficult part of this vacation was deciding which itinerary to take, for the selections are as inviting as they are numerous. Austin-Lehman runs a variety of trips in a number of different states including Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well trips in Canada, Costa Rica, Belize and Mexico. Recently introduced trips include south-of-the-border programs to such places as Patagonia in Chile, the Galapagos in Ecuador, Machu Picchu in Peru and Mexico’s Yucatan, plus an all-new trip to Hawaii’s garden isle -- Kaua’i -- appropriate for adults and/or families with children above age 16, as our trip was.
The company also offers three different Family Adventures in Montana and Wyoming, all with some great hiking, biking, rafting and horseback riding opportunities, plus visits to Yellowstone National Park, with a schedule similar to ours. Four other current trips are also designated Family Adventures, designed to appeal to families with children ages 7-years and older. The family trips have the flexibility of providing quality time for parents and children to be together, as well as time apart for adult and child-specific activities. Austin-Lehman can also provide you with tag-along bikes for your smaller ones.
The choices for their 2008-2009 season are varied. The Kenai Peninsula Family Adventure will take you and your family to Alaska to explore the Kenai by train, small ship, sea kayak, mountain bike and foot, all at a comfortable pace. The Yosemite National Park Family Adventure will give everyone a chance to experience one of America's most special places. Your family will enjoy hiking through forests of huge redwoods; rafting the Class II – III Merced River Canyon with a few stops at some classic swimming holes; and a chance to experience a little of what draws many thrill-seekers to Yosemite – rock climbing with professional instructors, learning the basic techniques of belaying and rappelling. We love the sound of this one. The Banff & Lake Louise Family Adventure allows your family to hike across the Athabasca Glacier in Canada's Jasper National Park. It's just part of the excitement. In Costa Rica, professional guides immerse you and your family in an untamed and exotic land with amazing wildlife encounters and fascinating learning experiences. These trips accept children as young as 5-years.
Note: The ALA is also a founding member of a new travel consortium, Trusted Adventures, which mixes and matches its clients to adventures in the Americas as well as in Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. The alliance offers 220 unique trips to over 70 destinations worldwide.
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