Look no further, we still have a few spots open on holiday trips. Fancy spending your holidays learning to surf? Check out our Morocco - Desert Surf Safari from December 23 - 30. Want to go further south? Relax on the Brazilian coast, with our Brazil - Surf & Chillout Break, December 16 - 23. Not south enough? Head to Chile and enjoy extra long sunshine days on our Patagonia - Trekking, Kayaking & Culinary Tour, December 22 - 31.
November 28, 2007
NEW TRIP: New Zealand Multisport Adventure
Imagine paddling in pristine, turquoise waters among dolphins and fur seals, relaxing on secluded white-sand beaches, and exploring the surrounding rainforest. Now imagine strapping on crampons and hiking along the icy blue-white surface of one of the world's steepest and fastest flowing glaciers. Want more? How about whitewater rafting down exhilarating rapids through a world-renowned canyon? And mountain biking beneath snowy alpine peaks. This unique trip will allow you to enjoy the essence of New Zealand's spectacular South Island adventure playground while receiving expert instruction in kayaking, moutnain biking and even ice climbing. No experience is necessary.
NEW AWARD: From National Geographic Adventure Magazine
We are thrilled to announce that our El Salvador Surfing, Mountain Biking and Wakeboarding trip has been named a "Best New Trip of 2008” by National Geographic Adventure magazine. Our El Salvador multisport trip is perfect for those who want to try their hand at several different sports while also exploring the very best of El Salvador's beaches, forests and volcanoes.
July 06, 2007
WHAT'S NEW: Cheap Airfares & Snow DownUnder
We've just heard some exciting news that TACA, Central America's biggest airline, is slashing its airfares to Central America by 20-65%. If you're interested in our El Salvador Surf & Jungle Tour or our Surf, Bike & Wakeboard Trip there has never been a better time to book!
We also wanted to let you know that New Zealand was recently hit by a huge snowstorm that's given all the resorts a great snow base to start the season. If you're looking to enjoy some powder Downunder we still have spots available on our New Zealand Ski & Snowboard Roadtrip.
HOT TRIP: Surf, Bike & Wakeboard in El Salvador
Our new El Salvador multisport trip is perfect for those who want to try their hand at several different sports while also exploring the very best of El Salvador's beaches, forests and volcanoes. This tour takes our guests well off the beaten track to traditional villages and jungle trails that few tourists ever access. It also takes in long, white-sand beaches, a lush tropical lagoon, and memorable accommodation. Roy, our trip leader, is an experienced surf, mountain bike and wakeboard instructor so no prior experience in these sports is necessary.
COLD TRIP: Chile Trekking, Kayaking & Culinary Tour
Our new Patagonia multisport trip takes full advantage of the natural splendor of southern Chile. Starting in Punta Arenas, we'll spend five days hiking past pampas, lakes, rivers, glaciers & ancient beech forests as we wind our way towards one of the true icons of Patagonia - the spire-like rock formations of the 'Torres del Paine'. We then jump in sea kayaks for three magical days in a region that few people ever access - passing 90ft glaciers, floating amongst icebergs, and ending up in the spectacular scenery of Last Hope Sound. To top it off, each evening we'll enjoy some of Chile's most famous dishes accompanied by a selection of the country's best wines.
KNOWLEDGE: Solar-powered Charger
We just came across this little device that we thought some of you might find handy. Solio is a solar-powered charger that enables you to charge your phone, iPod or other electronic device no matter where in the world you are. This seems like a great solution for those times when your iPod goes flat when you're snowboarding or your phone goes dead when you're camping. And best of all, it's environmentally friendly!
FOOTPRINT: D.Light Design
Luckily for us we have many friends who are doing a lot of great things for the world. We're happy to tell you about another of our friends, Sam Goldman, who's developed a company that brings safe, affordable lighting to the 2 billion people who have no access to electricity. Sam's company, D.light Designs, has created an affordable light and power source that will enable users to give up using kerosene lamps ( which are bad for health and the environment) while also saving money.
June 04, 2007
WHAT'S NEW: Short Breaks
We’d all like to be able to take two weeks off to bike the Himalayas or ski in New Zealand, but let’s face it, some people can only take their vacation time in bite-sized chunks. So we've reconfigured several of our trips to make it possible for you to travel for as little as 3, 4 or 5 days. Whether it's surfing in Morocco, Mexico, France or El Salvador or skiing/snowboarding in Switzerland, we can cater to those of you who can only afford to take a day or two off work. If you're interested in shortening any of our other itineraries, please drop us an email or give us a call and we'll do our best to meet your needs.
HIT THE TRAILS: Slovenia - Sky-to-Sea MT Bike Trip
If you love the food, scenery and culture of Europe but you're looking for somewhere a little different, why not try Slovenia this summer? Our bike tour will take you through the`sound-of-music` scenery of the Julian Alps, past the wine-terraced hills of the Karst, alongside the turquoise waters of the river Soca and into the quaint Venetian harbor towns of the Mediterranean. Accommodation includes quaint farmhouses and cozy B&Bs and you'll enjoy authentic Slovenia hospitality courtesy of our local guide Dixi.
HIT THE SURF: Indo-Surf, Jungle, Temples & Cuisine
Bali is one of those destinations that has it all - some of the world's best surf (for experts and beginners alike), beautiful white-sand beaches, unbelievable scenery (including lush rice paddies and dense jungle), delicious food, and wonderfully hospitable locals. Our Indonesia trip visits the best of the Bali coastline before crossing over to Java for several nights in a lush national park. It can be customized to suit all abilities (from complete beginners to advanced surfers) and all tastes (from those who want to surf every day to those who wish to add other sports and cultural activities to their itinerary).
KNOWLEDGE: One-stop shop for eco-friendly products
We just came across this great one-stop (online) shop for eco-friendly products that we thought might be of interest to some of you. NaturalCollection.com is an online distribution platform to support sustainable innovation and ideas. Their product categories range from fashion and outdoor living to gadgets and kids and all products are assessed against the following criteria: Eco, Organic, Fair and Sustainable Trade, Natural Living and Well Being.
FOOTPRINT: Global Run for Safe Drinking!
We are very excited to tell you about Blue Planet Run because two of our friends, Sean and Brynn, are participants in this impressive event. In an effort to raise awareness of the billion+ people who live without access to safe drinking water, Brynn, Sean and 18 others will run 15,200 miles through 16 countries and 4 continents. Blue Planet Run has already developed 130 safe water projects and this summer's run will only accelerate this important work.
May 03, 2007
WHAT'S NEW: Access Trips partners with Poe Travel
We are pleased to announce that we recently partnered with Poe Travel, one of the top adventure travel agents in the US. When the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and NBC’s Today Show want to know the latest trends in travel they call on Poe Travel. We are delighted to be associated with such a quality and innovative adventure travel agency.
HOT TRIP: Kayaking in Kenya
Join us for nine days of kayaking on a Kenyan whitewater trip! You’ll experience some of Africa's virgin wilderness as well as sub-tropical river basins and open desert plains. Accompanied by world-class instructors, you’ll kayak along four of Africa’s most beautiful and famous rivers while improving your kayaking skills and confidence. Experience the unique, indigenous culture of the Masai tribes of the Laikipia Plain. Explore Nairobi National Park and see the Big 5 Mammals at their best.
COLD TRIP: Mountain Biking in Nepal & Tibet
If you're a mountain biker or a road biker looking for the ultimate adventure, our trans-Himalaya bike trip is hard to beat. During the course of the 15-day journey from Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu, Nepal, our guests cross several 4000+ meter passes, visit the world-famous Everest Base camp and enjoy the world`s longest downhill ride. By using vehicles to by-pass some of the more grueling up-hills, we cut the trip length down from the typical 22 days to only 15 days and we make the journey more accessible to less experienced riders.
KNOWLEDGE: New Travel Magazine
If you’re looking for an alternative to the typical travel magazine, there’s a new one out called Outside’s GO magazine. The magazine is a great resource for travelers who thrive on active, high-end travel and a commitment to personal style. Outside's GO will both inspire a hunger for great travel experiences and provide the tools to make them a reality.
ON ASSIGNMENT: Roy in El Salvador
Access Trip leader Roy is currently busy finalizing our soon to be launched El Salvador multi-sport trip. Twenty years of surfing, mountain biking and trekking experience in El Salvador have given Roy an unique understanding of his country as well as earned him respect among the local people. Roy's multi-sport trip will include mountain biking through El Salvador's coffee plantations, hiking lush rainforests, wakeboarding a tropical lagoon and surfing pristine breaks. Stay tuned for more information about this trip on our website!
FOOTPRINT: Combining Travel, Art & Ecology
Adventure Ecology is a selection of high-profile artists and creative influencers that are tasked with the challenge of completing a field trip to articulate some of the world’s most environmentally trashed regions with the end goal of then presenting work in response to their findings. The group of artists uses the magic and excitement of their unique field missions to captivate and inspire environmental change. Through their expeditions to some of the world's most environmentally threatened zones, you'll get a taste of what it's really like to be an adventurer in the field.
April 03, 2007
WHAT'S NEW: Morocco Culture & Cooking Tour
For those of you who wish to join your friend or partner on our Morocco Surf Trip but prefer not to surf, we've created an awesome non-surf itinerary. You'll stay in the same accommodation as our surf trip but instead of surf lessons you'll enjoy cooking classes, visits to some of Morocco's most beautiful towns (including Essaouira & Taroudant), massages and tours of bustling markets.
