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A definition of an adventure tour






Many people dream of having amazing adventures like the one might see in the movies. Other vacationers decide to vacation at the same unadventurous location. If you are looking for a change from the ordinary and want to bring some real adventure into your life, you might want to consider taking an adventure tour for your next vacation. An adventure tour can be made up of a number of different components, but the end result is that you get to explore the best that the world has to offer in a hands-on way. Keep in mind that adventure tours are not for everyone; read these examples of common adventure tour components to see if one is right for you and your family.

Most adventure tours involve hiking at one point or another, generally in conjunction with camping. Some of the hikes may be relatively short, serving as a down-to-earth method of transportation between larger components of the tour. Other hikes can be quite long, comprising a major part of the tour's attraction. Many of the longer hikes have basic recommendations for your fitness level or they may require that you have a certain amount of hiking experience before you take them simply because the distances would be difficult for an out of shape individual to cover safely and in time with the rest of the group.

White water rafting is a common component of an adventure tour. Tours exist that take you on all grades of rivers, though the higher grades usually require a certain amount of rafting experience, which helps prevent you from being a danger to yourself and others. Some tours may even take you across different grades on different days, letting you build up experience over the course of the tour, allowing you to be ready for larger rapids later. Most rafting tours involve camping and may include hikes in between river sections as well.

Although not as common as rafting, a number of tours include a kayaking component as well. A number of these tours are featured in Alaska, where kayaking has somewhat of a cultural component; Alaskan kayak tours are often done in the open ocean. Kayaking is generally not the largest component of the tour, though dedicated kayaking tours do exist.

Another element that is incorporated into a number of adventure tours is rock climbing or rappelling. There is a larger element of danger involved with rock climbing than with a standard hiking tour, but the sense of accomplishment and adventure is well worth it. Many adventure tours that feature rock climbing or rappelling are centered in mountainous regions where climbing may be the primary focus of the tour. There are some hiking tours, which feature rock climbing as just a single component of the tour.

Other extreme sports may also be featured in adventure tours, though they are not as common as the elements that have already be mentioned. Some adventure tours incorporate bungee jumping, cliff diving, hang gliding, and similar activities in addition to hiking and more common components. Finding these tours may be a bit more difficult than finding a basic hiking tour, but if you are looking for a major thrill, these tours can definitely provide that extra sense of excitement.

It should be noted that not all adventure tours are wilderness based; many adventure tour companies have packages, which allow you to experience the adventures of modern life. Tours to cities like Las Vegas and San Francisco are relatively common, and some of them even manage to mix city entertainment components with wilderness adventure in the outlying natural parks as well. Other tours are based on an RV, which you take from one location to the next for each daily event. Some adventure tours contain components such as paintball or other team competitions as well. These are all exciting activities, which are excellent if you are looking to escape from the traditional trip to the beach. Although these may not be as relaxing as the beach, they sure provide excitement and a new thrill to your life.

Regardless of which type of adventure tour you choose, you can expect to have a great time while on the tour. Many adventure tours consist of hiking and camping, but they may also have secondary components such as kayaking and rock climbing. If these are not what you are looking for, there are adventure tours that include extreme sports such as bungee jumping, cliff diving or hang-gliding. The length of the tours can vary from 2-3 days to up to 2 weeks or more, so you should be able to find a tour that meets your exact requirements. If you are looking for a non-traditional vacation, it is highly recommended to try an adventure vacation because it provides an experience that should last a lifetime.

 

1. Answer the questions:

a. What are the components of adventure tours?

b. Why does hiking sometimes have recommendations for your fitness level?

c. What is special about tours to Las Vegas and San Francisco?

d. How long do the tours last?

e. What extreme sports do the tours include?

 

2. Give the English equivalents from the text:

Скалолазание, пеший поход, вспомогательные компоненты, дюльфер, дельтапланеризм, горный район, " тарзанка", опыт, захватывающее мероприятие, пляж.

 

 

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" GREEN" COLORADO: ECO-FRIENDLY TOURISM

Here in Colorado, we know that natural beauty makes our state an ideal place to live and work. Because of this, many Colorado businesses make it a priority to be eco-friendly—including those that make Colorado a truly “green” vacation destination.

Cultural attractions, hotels and resorts across the state are getting green from the ground up through the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification Program fostered by the U.S. Green Building Council. Denver’s Museum of Contemporary Art is the nation’s first contemporary art museum to receive a gold level certification. And several properties are seeking or have been awarded LEED certification, such as The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon and the Viceroy Hotel in Snowmass. Vail Valley’s Ever Vail will be the largest LEED-certified project for resort use in North America, complete with nature-sensitive roofs covered with soil and planted with local grasses to reduce solar heat retention, insulate the buildings and aid in drainage.

Colorado’s smaller lodging properties are also on the forefront of the green movement. Las Manos Bed & Breakfast in Buena Vista was recognized by ForbesTraveler.com as one of America’s 10 Greenest Hotels in 2007, and Devil’s Thumb Ranch, outside of Winter Park, was the only U.S. property to be included on Travel & Leisure’s 2007 list of the Top 20 Eco-Friendly Resorts in the World.

All 26 Colorado ski resorts have extensive recycling programs. Keystone, for example, offers creative composting efforts combining vegetable kitchen scraps with wood shavings to create rich fertilizing soil used in their landscaping. Silverton Mountain is entirely recycled—literally. The mountain resort was built with reclaimed products either donated or purchased from around the country, including lifts, mountain vehicles, ski patrol toboggans, furnishings—even handheld radios.

The resorts are also reducing greenhouse gas emissions with their public transportation systems. In 2007, more than 700, 000 Winter Park visitors took advantage of its free community shuttle system. The Roaring Fork Transit Authority in Aspen/Snowmass recently added four additional hybrid buses to its fleet. In Telluride, access to the gondola has virtually eliminated the need for cars. Moreover, through the purchase of wind power, Colorado resorts are annually saving more than 241 million pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the earth’s atmosphere. A total of 11 resorts, including Aspen/Snowmass and Beaver Creek, offset 100 percent of their energy by purchasing wind power. In 2006, Steamboat Ski Resort opened the world’s first combined solar-wind powered ski lift, the Sunshine Express.

Colorado’s green movement grows with each business that acts on its environmental conscience and with each passionate visitor who walks through their doors. Consider these environmentally friendly tourism options, where protecting the earth is as integral to business as ensuring an enjoyable visit.

 

1. Answer the questions:

a. Why do many Colorado businesses make it a priority to be eco-friendly?

b. What does LEED stand for?

c. What is the nation’s first contemporary art museum to receive a gold level certification?

d. How many ski resorts are there in Colorado?

e. Which of the resorts is entirely recycled?

 

2. Give the English equivalents from the text:

Транспортная система челночного типа, лыжный курорт, музей современного искусства, энергия ветра, на передовой, практически отказаться от, программы вторичной переработки, углекислый газ.


 

 

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