4.6
Excellent# of trips
7
Type
Global operator
Service level
luxury
Travelers age
6 — 65
Trip prices
$1,698 — 6,998
Tour languages
Unknown
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We had a decent trip
Went with my wife and sister in-law to Machu Picchu with them and the experience was lovely. There were some people on the trip with us who talked too much but nothi...
Three parks in a week
Great itinerary with excellent logistics to maximize number of experiences. Grace and Megan were great while keeping everybody organized and demonstrating local know...
Yellowstone/ Montana family trip
"We spent a week touring Montana/ Yellowstone with Austin Adventures. Everything was well organized, and the itinerary was great! They were so accommodating with our...
"We had a awesome adventure
"We had a awesome adventure. Our guides Katie and Kevin were excellent, knowledgeable, fun, friendly, and service oriented. We had a very nice group of fellow travel...
Austin Adventures cancels trip costing me over $1000
I cannot review the trip. It never happended. In October 2022, I booked a trip with Austin Adventures scheduled for July 2023. Austin Adventures recommended that ...
Editoral Review of Austin Adventures
Founded in 1974, Austin Adventures specializes in unique cultural and adventurous travel around the world. The company is now under the umbrella of the Xanterra Parks and Resorts Corporation, which runs lodges in numerous U.S. national parks.
What Makes Them Stand Out?
They are a classic example of the word “adventure” not meaning intense high adventure like bungee jumping, but more like the adventure a safari would be, or glamping along the Inca Trail. They have a mantra of “spend less, travel more,” and offer many different ways you can find discounted trips. Their maximum group size is 12 people, and they split their itineraries into “Adult Adventures”, “Family Adventures”, and “Custom Trips”.
Who Travels With Them?
Families, couples, small groups of friends, and solo travelers will find something to enjoy in browsing their itineraries. Older travelers especially may enjoy the balance of luxury and outdoor activity.
Where Do They Operate?
Austin Adventures has a large offering of trips in North America as well as itineraries in Europe, Central & South America, Africa, and Asia. You'll still find plenty of offerings in the U.S. West -- from Yellowstone National Park to the Black Hills of South Dakota -- but now you can also go hiking in Patagonia or join a desert safari in Namibia.
How Does It Work?
Austin Adventures limits their tour groups to 12 on Adult Adventures and 18 on Family Adventures. Accommodations are authentic and provide a real sense of the destination you’re traveling to, such as national park lodges. Most meals are included in the price of the trip apart from one, which adds a bit of flexibility. All of Austin’s guides are first aid certified and experts in their given region.
Why Travel With Them?
If you’re looking for an active or multisport trip but don’t want to ‘rough it’ too much, then Austin Adventures might be a good fit for you. Although you travel with a small group, they focus on making sure the pace of the tour allows for you to experience what you’re interested in. And if you’d rather not travel in a group, they can also help you design a custom private itinerary for you and friends.
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About the company
We’ve been sharing our love of adventure with our guests since 1974. Our insider’s knowledge and key contacts in each destination allow us to offer unique experiences and encounters that give our guests an in-depth feel for the local people and their way of life. After being acquired in 2013, we can now combine our 40+ years of experience satisfying guests with Xanterra Parks & Resorts’ 100+ years of award-winning excellence in the travel and hospitality industries. In addition to Austin Adventures, the Xanterra portfolio includes dozens of operations in many of the country’s most popular national parks as well as other travel and tour providers including Windstar Cruises and VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations.
As the United States’ largest operator of park-based hotels, restaurants and stores, Xanterra could not be a more advantageous parent company for Austin Adventures. Need a room in Yellowstone at the last minute or a behind-the-scenes look at life in Crater Lake? It helps if you have the park’s concessionaire on your side!
For Adventure Travel - Smaller Works Best
Dan Austin, founder and president, is very involved with day-to-day operations and is always available for questions and comments. We’ve learned from experience that keeping things small is important, so we never have more than 12 guests on our adult trips and 18 on our family adventures. Our 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio is one of the lowest in the industry and affords each traveler a much more intimate and authentic experience. Of course, we also offer custom trips designed for solo travelers, couples and families.
Personalized Just For You
Our extraordinary guides will take the time to learn about each traveler in their group, finding unexpected and memorable ways to make your vacation extra special. On an Austin Adventures trip, you can choose your speed. Go for intense activity, kick-backed relaxation, or something in between. Most importantly, we know we still have things to learn. We listen and use our guest feedback every day to ensure we are meeting their expectations for an unforgettable adventure vacation.
Authentic and Distinctive Lodging and Cuisine
Our trips are designed to deliver surprising luxury with an absence of pretension. We’ve done our research and know the best accommodations in each region. Whether you dine in a five-star restaurant or are served by the campfire, you will enjoy the finest local cuisine and libations—skillfully-prepared and tastefully-presented. Austin Adventures considers every guest to be a VIP and regardless of destination, always aims to deliver on your high standards for luxury, quality and comfort.
Travel Safe and Assured
Our experienced guides are the cream of the crop. They are all first-aid certified and are passionate about the regions, trails and activities that make up an AA vacation. Our operational logistics and contingency planning ensures you are well taken care of regardless of the circumstances. To back up our strong commitment to the highest levels of guest service, we offer all of our travelers up to a full money back guarantee, a rarity among luxury adventure travel companies. If we did everything possible, but somehow we missed the mark and you’re not satisfied with your Austin Adventure experience, call one of our travel experts and we’ll make sure to right the wrong.
Tour Types:
Adult Adventure Vacations:
Whether you want to go solo, as a couple or as a small group of friends, Austin Adventures offers worthwhile, and relaxing, multisport vacations to some of the world’s most beautiful places. Each activity can be tailored to align with your interest and ability level. Each day begins and ends with the best in distinctive food and accommodations.
Family Adventure Vacations:
We wrote the formula for family adventure vacations. Our one-of-a-kind kid-friendly activities and adventures in popular destinations around the world make for memorable family vacations that you’ll never forget. Trust our expert guides, and see for yourself how rewarding and fun family travel can be when it’s done right!
Custom Vacation Packages:
Looking for an exclusive and adventure-filled escape that is all about you? Austin Adventures has skilled specialists who can help turn your dream vacation into a reality. Even Dan Austin, Founder and President of Austin Adventures, loves the challenge of designing a custom luxury vacation package.
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