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Small group adventure specialist for 35-65-year olds, Grand American Adventures, has launched a series of In-Depth tours that include an abundance of challenging excursions for their thrill-seeking adventurers. These excursions are all led by expert guides, so those wanting to push themselves, can do so with confidence.

The tours in the new In-Depth collection are perfect for experience-seeking, time poor travellers who want a bit of adventure in some of the world’s most spectacular locations. These tours offer a higher element of luxury, extra inclusions, accommodation in upscale boutique lodges, ranches or ‘under the stars’ in yurts or cabins, and more time in locations to delve deeper still into some of the most extraordinary natural wonders of North America.

Here are the top five adrenaline inducing adventures on the new In-Depth tours:

  • Canyoneering in Utah

On Canyon Country In-Depth, adventurers can climb, jump, abseil, rappel and swim on a canyoneering excursion in Moab, Utah a red rock gateway to Arches National Park. This is just one of the extreme activities included on this trip alongside a hardcore Hummer tour, mountain biking the slick rock and a float trip down the Colorado River.

Six days from AU $4249 per person and includes four unique lodge nights, one resort night, five breakfasts, three dinners, professional tour leader, local guides, private transport, free Wi-fi access in the van as detailed in the itinerary. Departures from April to October.

  • Snowshoeing and wolf tracking in Yellowstone

Yellowstone Winter Wildlife In-Depth takes travellers to experience a breath-taking winter wonderland in the heart of Wyoming, at the beautiful Yellowstone National Park. Adventurers will don snowshoes and enjoy the majesty of the picture-perfect winter postcard scene, complete with the herds of iconic American Bison. The group will also search for other animals sporting their winter wardrobe with a professional wildlife tracker, including wolves, elks and Bighorn Sheep.

Seven days from AU $4139 per person and includes six hotel nights, six breakfasts and three dinners, professional tour leader, local guides, private transport. Departures in January.

  • Sea kayaking with dolphins in Alaska

One of the highlights on Alaska & Kenai Peninsula In-Depth is without a doubt the sea kayaking through the Alaskan wilderness, against snow-capped mountains and forests, with Bald Eagles circling overhead. The peacefulness of the picture-perfect Kachemak Bay makes it a common place to spot sea otters, dolphins and porpoises. Other excursions include hiking across Exit Glacier to the Harding Icefield.

Six days from AU $4849 per person and includes two unique lodge nights, two resort nights, one hotel night, five breakfasts, one lunch, two dinner, professional tour leader, local guides and private transportation as detailed in the itinerary. Departures from June to September.

  • Hike 40 miles of world’s longest hiking-only trail

Take on the longest hiking–only trail in the world on Appalachian Trail In-Depthwhich includes a 40-mile trek across the stunning Appalachian Mountains. This backcountry experience is perfect for hiking enthusiasts, with its unparalleled natural beauty and cultural heritage. Hikers will carry all they need on their backs and stay in simple hut accommodation for a truly authentic trip.

8 days from AU $2889 per person and includes six hut nights, one hotel night, six breakfasts, six lunches, six dinners, two professional Appalachian Mountain guides (1:6 ration) for maximum support and flexibility as detailed in the itinerary. Departures from July to September.

  • Fast paced mountain biking in Grand Teton National Park

Following a few days in Yellowstone National Park on the trail of Grizzly Bears and wolves with a professional wildlife tracker, and a visit to world’s most famous geyser, Old Faithful, travellers on Yellowstone and Teton In-Depth will enjoy an electrifying bike tour of Grand Teton National Park. The fast-paced but scenic tour travels along the sagebrush flats on the eastern slopes of Grand Teton National Park, home to the roaming antelope.

Six days from AU $4959 per person and includes two luxury glamping nights, two guest ranch nights, one hotel night, five breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, professional tour leader, local guides, private transportation and free Wi-fi access in the van as detailed in the itinerary. Departures from June to September.