Overview

"Founder Susan Eckert's vacations are the best among those designed for women only -- well organized and value packed." --TravelSmart Newsletter

Celebrating their 26th year in 2008, AdventureWomen, Inc., the "First and Still the Best" in women's adventure travel, has been a pioneer in women's vacations and adventure travel since 1982. The oldest adventure travel company for active women over 30, their adventure vacations are for women traveling solo, or with sisters, mothers, daughters, and friends. They offer small, congenial, non-smoking groups for all ability levels.

Trips are carefully researched and designed, and combine the best in women's travel with safety and comfort, luxury and adventure. AdventureWomen, Inc. encourages women to follow their passions for action, personal challenge, or well-deserved R&R. You make the phone call - they do ALL the planning!

Are YOU an Adventure Woman?
In 1982, when AdventureWomen was founded, more than a few skeptical eyebrows were raised. The idea of adventure travel for women going to exotic destinations on vacations designed especially for women, by women, was very novel. Happily, times have changed! The travel industry has evolved and today thousands of women of all ages, and from all walks of life, pack their bags annually to go on adventure travel trips for women in exotic, worldwide destinations.

Who are AdventureWomen?
The typical adventurer at AdventureWomen is 35-65 years old. She's quite satisfied with her life and successful in her current job or situation. Most guests are traveling alone, some for the first time. But many also share the experience with friends, mothers, daughters, or sisters. The majority of women who travel with AdventureWomen are or have been married and have between one and three children. AdventureWomen are confident about how they look and feel, and make an effort to stay in good physical condition. AdventureWomen come from all over the country and the world.

Time and again, guests say they like to travel with AdventureWomen on their adventure travel vacations so they can meet new people and challenge themselves by learning a new skill or activity. They want a vacation package that is out of the ordinary. They want to be physically active and venture out on their own, unfettered by the responsibilities of home and work.

Why do they come back?
More than 60% of guests are repeat customers. They say they "feel great" about themselves — more confident, productive, and adventurous — after they get home from one of these vacations. So, they travel with them year after year to adventure in new destinations.

Just what is an "adventure vacation" and who should go?
At AdventureWomen, they want all participants to understand that their trips are adventure travel vacations and not “tours”. They define adventure travel as travel in which one actively participates, as opposed to a tour, where one is more or less a passive observer. There are activity ratings for each trip, such as Easy, Moderate, or High Energy. This means you won't be surprised by the level of activity on your chosen adventure, and you can get into shape accordingly. Adventure vacations, by nature, also require that participants be relatively self-sufficient, flexible, and able to accept travel situations as they exist, accepting that things may not always happen exactly as one would prefer or expect. The constraints of group traveling also necessitate that everyone be understanding of and sensitive to others who are sharing your trip experience. And last but not least, in the spirit of adventure travel, the most essential gear AdventureWomen asks participants to bring is a sense of humor.

   Travel & Industry Awards

• Featured in dozens of books, hundreds of magazines and newspapers, and on TV and radio shows over the past 26 years.
• Most recent coverage includes The NY Times: Practical Traveler, NBC's TODAY Show, Ellen Degeneres Show and AOL, Forbes Traveler Online, Women's Day Magazine, Discovery Travel Channel.com, Transitions Abroad Magazine, www.suite101.com, and Yahoo Finance.
• Featured in two new books: Prime Time Women by Marti Barletta and 50 Best Girlfriend Getaways by Marybeth Bond.

   Affiliations

• Adventure Travel Trade Association
• Chamber of Commerce, Bozeman, Montana
• American Society of Media Photographers (Susan L. Eckert, ASMP)

   Payments Accepted

   Cancellation Policy

For cancellations received 60-89 days prior to the trip departure date: 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable. For cancellations received 1-59 days prior to the trip departure date: 100% of the total trip cost is non-refundable.

Grand Canyon Raft Trip: Notification of cancellations must be received in writing. Full payment is due 120 days prior to departure date, and 50% of the registration deposit is non-refundable.

For cancellations received 60-119 days prior to the trip departure date: 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable. For cancellations received 1-59 days prior to the trip departure date: 100% of the total trip cost is non-refundable.