Adventure travel experts Another World Adventures have revealed their top 10 list of extraordinary journeys in 2016.

The exciting trips all feature on AnotherWorldAdventures.com alongside a curated and unrivalled collection of unusual and inspiring travel experiences for curious adventure seekers.

Their Top 10 Extraordinary Journeys for 2016 features a mix of active and culture-rich A to B trips in the great outdoors that are packed to the rafters with epic landscapes, incredible wild and marine life, cultural encounters and personal challenges around the world.

The journeys are as varied as the places they explore and range from 8 to 47 days in duration. Led by expert adventure operators they include an expedition down the Congo River in the footsteps of a legendary explorer, a hands-on tall ship voyage from Cape Town to Europe and an epic Silk Road journey across Asia which covers six countries and 12,000 km from Beijing to Istanbul on the historic routes of ancient traders and warriors.

All the trips are fixed date departures and small group adventures. They are suitable for solo travelers as none have compulsory single supplements, or groups of friends can join together. Modes of transport for the journeys are mixed, weird and wonderful including: by foot, cycling, motorbike, horse, 4x4, river boat, raft, sail boat, tall ship, train, mini-bus and adventure truck.

Lao Tzu is famously quoted as saying “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” and travellers are advised to make that first step a visit to AnotherWorldAdventures.com where they'll be sure to discover their own journey of discovery in 2016.

Another World Adventures: Top 10 Extraordinary Journeys for 2016 (detailed outlines further below)

1) Great Silk Road: Travel the entirety of the largest branch of the Silk Road in a 47 day epic journey across Asia. A huge adventure covering a distance of 12,000 km from Beijing to Istanbul.

2) Horse Ride across the Andes: Horse ride across the Andes and you'll discover the rural Gaucho culture as you ride through a remote and stunningly beautiful area of northern Patagonia between Chile and Argentina in one of the world's most magnificent mountain ranges.

3) Sail from Cape Town to France: An exciting 67 day hands-on voyage on board a 100+ year old Dutch tall ship covers 4,900 nautical miles over three sailing legs (24, 30 and 14 days each).

4) Road Trip West Africa: An epic adventure through six West African countries in 42 days - Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia and Ghana - experiencing life off the beaten track.

5) In Search of Vikings: Explore ancient ports on a historic hands-on sailing voyage from Scotland to Iceland following the old route of the Vikings on a restored family run herring drifter.

6) Salt Flats and Inca Ruins: Journey through Peru and Bolivia and experience some of the most varied landscapes and fascinating archaeological sites in South America.

7) Peak to Sea Madagascar: A remarkable Madagascar expedition comes with a primary challenge: to adventure across the African island of Madagascar by foot at pack raft.

8) Motorbike the World's Highest Roads – Manali to Leh: Ride across many of the highest roads on Earth, including the World's highest and highly challenging 'motorable' pass – Khardung La.

9) Central America on two wheels: The narrow isthmus between Central and South America lends itself perfectly to a multi country two-wheeled journey of discovery through three incredible countries.

10) Congo River in the footsteps of Stanley: An epic river journey from Kinshasa to Kisangani will retrace a part of the extraordinary passage taken by Henry Morton Stanley in 1874 along the Congo (DRC) River.

MORE INFO AND DETAILS FOR EACH GREAT JOURNEY BELOW.

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Another World Adventures is on a mission to enrich lives and make the world feel big again by helping busy adventure seekers discover extraordinary journeys. On the website is a curated, handpicked collection of remarkable adventures from inspiring providers around the world that travellers can book with directly.

The idea for Another World Adventures was created when Tori Howse and Larissa Clark met on board a 100 year old Tall Ship during a Transatlantic sailing voyage from Europe to Brazil in 2011. During a month at sea their mutual passion for helping others turn travel dreams into reality and for sharing the magic of undiscovered adventures, epic places and usual means of travel turned into the business they've been building ever since. Not a travel agency nor a tour operator, Another World Adventures is the place to find and book a collection of unforgettable trips that you won't find anywhere else, directly with the people who run them.

Another World Adventures: Inspiring Extraordinary Journeys

Top 10 Extraordinary Journeys for 2016

1) Great Silk Road
One departure in 2016 12th Sept – 28th Oct
Days: 47
Travel the entirety of the largest branch of the Silk Road in a 47 day epic journey across Asia. A huge adventure covering a distance of 12,000 km from Beijing to Istanbul. Explore the natural landscapes and fascinating cultures the vastly different countries of China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Iran. Highlights include exploring more than 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, meeting the Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Uighur, and Turkmen people, crossing the Toi Dek Pass (3554m), visiting the Overhanging Wall and the fort at the end of the Great Wall, and visiting the town of Osh, believed to be over 3000 years old.

http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/silk-road-adventure/

2) Horse Ride Across the Andes
Multiple departures in 2016 Jan - March and then Nov – Dec
Days: 8 or 14 day options
Horse ride across the Andes and you'll discover the rural Gaucho culture as you ride through a remote and stunningly beautiful area of northern Patagonia between Chile and Argentina in one of the world's most magnificent mountain ranges. Travel along old smugglers routes, crisscross rivers, explore ancient forests and skirt around brilliant blue lakes – stopping to fish or swim in the calm and crystal clear waters.

http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/horse-riding-across-the-andes/

3) Sail from Cape Town, South Africa to Brest, France Across the Equator via remote Atlantic Islands
Departure: 08 May 2016 to 13 July 2016
Duraation: 67 Days or options to join for 14, 24 and 30 days only
This exciting 67 day voyage on board a 100+ year old Dutch tall ship covers 4,900 nautical miles over three sailing legs (24, 30 and 14 days each). The first leg from Cape Town to Ascension Island will also stop at the beautiful island of St Helena. The second leg will be from Ascension Island to Horta, Azores and includes the Equator Crossing. The final leg to France is from Horta, Azores to Brest, France. Adventure seekers join as Voyage Crew and get involved in all elements of running this traditional tall ship including sail handling, navigation and helming. No previous experience is needed but passion for adventure is essential.

http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/sail-across-the-equator-south-to-north/

4) Road Trip West Africa
Departure: 1st February – 14th March 2016
Duration: 42 Days
An epic adventure through six West African countries in 42 days - Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia and Ghana - experiencing life off the beaten track. With so few visitors compared to the east coast of the African continent West Africa is a gem that's waiting to welcome intrepid travelers. Expect culture, wildlife, beaches, tribal music, ceremonial dance, architecture and awe inspiring landscapes. This is a journey that's designed for the adventurer who wants to see it all and with Sierra Leone and Liberia both declared clear of Ebola there couldn't be a better time to visit with a small group of like-minded adventurous spirits.

http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/west-africa-overland-accra-freetown/

5) In Search of Vikings Sail Scotland to Iceland
Departure: 17th May – 7th June 2016
Duration: 21 days
Explore ancient ports on a historic sailing voyage from Scotland to Iceland following the old route of the Vikings. Take in the Orkneys, Faroes and Shetlands on this 21 day hands-on sailing trip finishing in Iceland – where fire and ice meet to create an ever changing and ever evolving landscape. Sailors will join 15 others to hop on board a traditional family run converted old Herring drifter (Logger) built in 1915. Highlights of this hands-on trip include discovering the Orkneys, Shetlands, Faroes, and Outer Hebrides all in one remarkable voyage. Exploring a Viking excavation in the village of Kvivik, Gjogy natural harbor, bird watching in Hermaness National Nature Reserve, hiking to Ambadalur valley to the site of Bugvin, the tallest free standing cliff in the Faroes, spotting Puffin, Gannet, and Fulmar Colonies in Mykines and crossing a 35m free hanging bridge across the Atlantic. No previous sailing experience is needed and experienced and new sailors love her equally.

http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/in-search-of-vikings-sail-from-scotland-to-iceland/

6) Salt Flats and Inca Ruins on a journey from Lima to La Paz
Departure: six departures between April and October 2016
Duration: 16 days
Journey through Peru and Bolivia and experience some of the most varied landscapes and fascinating archaeological sites in South America. This 16 day adventure will takes in the region's most famous cities and natural sights including the infamous Machu Picchu, ancient Cuzco, the world's highest capital La Paz, tranquil Lake Titicaca and the wilderness of the Bolivian Salt Flats. Highlights include roaming the ruins of Machu Picchu, exploring Bolivia's salt flats and colourful lakes by 4WD, a home stay with a Lake Titicaca family, partying in the lively city of La Paz, visiting the Inca ruins at Ollantaytambo, a fantastic 4WD adventure through volcanic scenery, the Red Lagoon, and the Siloli Desert and sampling the world-famous food of Peru in its capital Lima.

http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/lima-to-la-paz/

7) Peak to Sea Trek Madagascar
Departure: 30th April – 14th May 2016
Duration: 15 days
This remarkable Madagascar expedition comes with a primary challenge: to adventure across the African island of Madagascar by foot at pack raft – known as the world's eighth continent for its astonishing fauna and flora. Participants will need to be fit and determined to scale a huge granite massif and summit Pic Boby at 2,658m (Madagascar's second highest peak) before plunging into some of the last untouched and virgin forests in the country. If mountains and jungle were not enough adventure, the final push is then afloat, with a three-day expeditionary river journey in two-person whitewater rafts, to follow a remote, untamed and wild river to the coast.

http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/madagascar-trekking-expedition/

8) Motorbike the World's Highest Roads – Manali to Leh
Departure: 25th June 2016
Duration: 15 days
This is India like you've never imagined. Leave behind the chaotic markets and crazy traffic and head north, into the Himalayan Mountains to motorbike the world's highest roads on this adventure from Manali to Leh. Ride across many of the highest roads on Earth, including the world's highest and highly challenging 'motorable' pass – Khardung La - Ascend 8000 ft in less than 30 minutes and take in stunning views of the Kangri Mountains and Zanskar Valley. Set up camp beside gorgeous high altitude lakes, scale the highest passes in India, cross deserts, and absorb stunning views of the huge mountain ranges. Highlights include scaling Rohtang Pass – Pass of Corpses – and cross into high desert plains. Meet the Bhoti people, high altitude nomads who make their living on the high plains in the summer. Cross the high passes of Baralacha (10,000 ft), Lachlung La (16,300 ft), and Chang La (17,500 ft). Visit Leh Palace as well as ancient Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu temples and monasteries in Leh, the capital of Ladakh and ride to the furthest permissible borders of Pakistan and China Highest Roads. A journey like no other.

http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/motorbike-the-worlds-highest-roads/

9) Cycle Central America – Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua
Departures: multiple 2016
Duration: 15 days
The narrow isthmus between Central and South America lends itself perfectly to a multi country two-wheeled journey of discovery. From Granada's colonial hub to Panama City's bustling excitement, this ride through three Central American countries will have riders exploring the steamy rainforests of Costa Rica, the Arenal Volcano at La Fortuna, and Bocas del Toro – a true island paradise. The journey will also take in a visit Lake Nicaragua (a nature lovers paradise), a cruise alongside the Tenorio River, crocodile spotting along the Tenorio River and snorkeling in Panama's reefs.

http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/cycle-nicaragua-costa-rica-panama-15-days-1799/

10) Congo River in the footsteps of Stanley
Departure: 4th September 2016
Duration: 30 days
This epic journey from Kinshasa to Kisangani will retrace a part of the extraordinary passage taken by Henry Morton Stanley in 1874 along the Congo (DRC) River. Almost two weeks of the trip are on board a on a river boat, traveling the river made infamous in Joseph Conrad's “Heart of Darkness” and covering roughly 1,700 kilometers of one of Africa's most powerful and impressive rivers. Camping along the mighty Congo and traveling by and living on an African riverboat participants will be able to visit the remote Bonobo Ape Project and observe Kisangani fisherman earn their living in the same way they've been doing for generations. The river is a perfect mirror of life in the Congo; and though it's constantly changing, this untouched landscape has probably changed very little since Stanley's journey here over 140 years ago. Each night will be spent camping on the banks of the river and meeting local communities that depend on the river for survival. This is a country with a complicated history but visitors quickly discover that the character of its people is what keeps it moving forward. This is both a cultural and historic voyage through some of the least explored areas of Central Africa.

http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/travel-congo-footsteps-stanley/

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