Ottawa, ON; June 14, 2017 – Adventure travel specialist World Expeditions is pleased to announce its partnership with multi-platform media brand Atlas Obscura on a new series of adventures. Combining travel expertise and relentless inquisitiveness, the itineraries are designed to bring travelers to fascinating and unexpected destinations, offer special on-the-ground access to unique sites, and reveal the hidden stories behind each one.

“World Expeditions and Atlas Obscura's shared mission of constant curiosity, discovery, and exploration make this partnership a natural fit,” said Nathalie Gauthier, North American Manager of World Expeditions. “Our new series of carefully curated and one-of-a-kind itineraries are meant to inspire people to explore the most awe-inspiring parts of our world.”

"We're very excited to introduce Atlas Obscura's adventurous community to World Expeditions, with its wealth of experience and expertise," said David Plotz, CEO of Atlas Obscura. "We're thrilled to be working together to provide explorers with access to wild and unusual places and unforgettable experiences."

The new adventures will kick off in December 2017 with Space Out in Chile's Atacama Desert. A rare opportunity to visit the driest places on Earth, this trip will explore the deserts, mountain geysers, and geoglyphs of San Pedro de Atacama. 

Departing 08 December 2017, additional highlights of the inaugural seven-day trip include:

• Excellent archaeology of fortress remains and the ruins of a village dating to 300 BC.
• Altiplanic lagoons home to unique flora and fauna located at 13,500 feet above sea level.
• Alien investigations in abandoned La Noria with Oscar Muñoz, the man who discovered the 'Ata' skeleton.
• Dinner under the stars in one of the best places to view the night sky.

With the promise that each itinerary will be as unforgettable as the last, the remainder of the new trip series will be announced this fall. For detailed information and bookings, visit http://www.worldexpeditions.com or call 1-800-567-2216.

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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.

http://www.worldexpeditions.com/

About Atlas Obscura

Atlas Obscura is a multi-platform media brand dedicated to the most curious and awe-inspiring parts of our world. In an age where everything seems to have been explored and there is nothing new to be found, we celebrate a different way of looking at the world, whether in your own backyard or halfway across the globe. Our website publishes also original content daily, while our user-generated travel guide is now home to 11,000 surprising and unusual places, and continues growing by the hour. In addition, Obscura Societies host events in seven cities across the United States as well across the world on Obscura Day, our annual celebration of exploration and discovery. We are excited to be offering new and carefully curated international adventures for our global community of inquisitive explorers.