Ottawa, ON; Mar. 23, 2017 – Adventure travel specialist World Expeditions is encouraging travellers to take an epic adventure full of cultural highlights, natural wonders and iconic experiences. Spanning five continents, below it lists some of its most epic itineraries around the globe.

FROM BEIJING TO ST PETERSBURG | Trans-Siberian Adventure Naadam Festival
Tracing the classic route from Beijing to St. Petersburg, this epic 3000-mile journey traverses a fascinating and varied landscape across the vast Russian Steppe. Highlights include the spectacular Great Wall of China, experiencing Mongolia's Naadam Festival and wild Terelj National Park, Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake, and Russia's world-renowned Hermitage museum.
Trans-Siberian Adventure Naadam Festival (23 days) departs July

FROM NEPAL TO THE MALDIVES | Summit to Sea
Travellers start by exploring the Annapurna foothills and taking a safari at Nepal's first national park before discovering the cultural heart of India. This itinerary includes stops at the famed Taj Mahal and the 'pink city' of Jaipur, and concludes with a cruise on the translucent waters of the Maldives aboard a traditional dhoni, a unique handcrafted sailboat.
Summit to Sea (29 days) departs September-February

FROM BUENOS AIRES TO MACHU PICCHU | South American Panorama
Devised with the active non-trekker in mind, this journey starts in atmospheric Buenos Aires, the 'Paris of South America', and combines the very best of the continent. From Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil, to Peru's Amazon jungle and a flight over the Andes, travellers will experience visits to Machu Picchu, the Andean Explorer train and Lake Titicaca before ending in Bolivia.
South American Panorama (19 days) departs March-December

FROM CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS | African Wilderness in Comfort
With abundant wildlife, scenery and cultural attractions, this quality overland journey traverses the greatest parks, rivers and landscapes that Africa's south has to offer. Highlights include the starkly beautiful Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, the world's second largest canyon, Etosha National Park, wildlife encounters along the Chobe River, and the mighty Victoria Falls.
African Wilderness in Comfort (22 days) departs April-November

FROM INVERCARGILL TO THE ARCTIC CIRCLE | Ross Sea Explorer
Pulling together the history of Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton, this is the ultimate polar voyage. It features multiple zodiac/hovercraft excursions with abundant wildlife encounters including Emperor Penguin rookeries and whale sightings. As a remote region only accessible for two months every year, when the ice thaws, it welcomes a very limited number of visitors.
Ross Sea Explorer (30 days) departs January-February

The World Expeditions' experienced team stays on the cutting edge of adventure travel by crafting unique, creative itineraries in destinations all over the world with a no-hidden-extras pricing policy. Trips consist of small groups of like-minded individuals from around the world or can be organized as a private or family departure customized for a minimum of two people.

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About World Expeditions
Since its inception in 1975, World Expeditions has earned an outstanding reputation as an innovator and world leader in quality small group adventure holidays. With seven offices around the world, including Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, it is a global company that stands out not only for its pioneering commitment to responsible tourism but also for the number of inclusions and the exceptional value of its trips. Offering thousands of unique itineraries escorted by expert leaders, World Expeditions meticulously designs each trip with an emphasis on exclusivity for those travellers with high expectations of their experiences in 'taking the path less travelled'. The World Expeditions Travel Group consists of 10 travel brands, including; Adventure South, Australian Walking Holidays, Great Canadian Trails, Huma Charity Challenge, Tasmanian Expeditions, Sherpa Expeditions, UTracks, World Youth Adventures and Yomads.
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