Archived Outdoors

Venture abroad 
with NOC

In celebration of its 50th anniversary year in 2022, the Nantahala Outdoor Center has announced a schedule of international travel tours beginning in the spring.

The 12 planned trips will offer varying itineraries suited for ages 6 and up, with activities ranging in skill level from beginner to expert. The all-inclusive excursions will be fully planned and led by experienced guides to include everything from adventure and gear to lodging and meals, with the exception of flights. Trips will feature multi-sport itineraries and a range of specific adventure activities such as whitewater rafting, hiking, paragliding, horseback riding and more, with non-adventure activities such as unique cultural experiences safaris and wine tastings.

NOC has a long legacy of providing domestic and international trip experiences. Prior to the new international adventures program, trips abroad were limited to kayaking adventures in Chile. Now, NOC is offering rafting in Chilko-Chilcotin-Fraser, British Columbia; bear viewing and multi-sport activities at Bear Camp, British Columbia; multi-sport activities at Lake District, Chile; multi-sport activities in Argentina; multi-sport and trek activities in Peru; surf and multi-sport activities in Costa Rica; mountain climbing and safari at Mt. Kilimanjaro; rafting and safari on the Zambezi River, Zimbabwe; multi-sport activities in Southern Iceland; source-to-sea multi-sport activities in Norway; and kayaking, rafting and cultural experiences in Bhutan.

To book a trip, visit www.noc.com/international.

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