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When we were founded back in the 1970s, Goway offered fun, active, and adventurous travel ideas worldwide—and we still do. As we are experts in designing customized travel itineraries please let us know if you would like to incorporate activities into your trip.

Active & Adventurous

  • Alaska by Train Glaciers, Fjords & Denali

    MODERATE | TAILOR- MADE: A classic Alaska roundtrip, starting in Anchorage, then by train to Seward, on to Denali and, finally, back to Anchorage. During your trip you can choose from an array of amazing day excursions, including an awesome Kenai Fjord Cruise, an aerial tram ride up Mt. Alyeska, a look at the stunning backdrop of Anchorage on a ‘Flightseeing’ Safari, or to explore Denali by jeep to view wildlife and magnificent scenery. Your train transportation is in Goldstar Service with dome car seating and private outdoor viewing deck.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,261
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Alaska Train with Denali, Icebergs & Bears - Superior

    FIRST CLASS|TAILOR-MADE: By the time you return from this trip you might have taken a floatplane to Redoubt Bay or Chinita for an up-close spot of black and brown bear watching, gazed at the brilliant blue hue of glaciers in Port William Sound, or actually landed on one by helicopter in Denali National Park. But there are plenty of relaxing moments too. Enjoy three separate trips on Alaska Railroad’s wonderful Goldstar Rail Service, and let the magnificent scenery, perhaps a glimpse of the majestic Mount Denali, unfold outside your window. The landscapes are never less than spectacular, and the included excursions get you close to wildlife, stunning natural sights or a chance to stroll around a small historic town such as Talkeetna.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,080
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Canyon Adventure: Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon & More

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF DRIVE: Allow yourself to be dazzled by the neon night sky of Las Vegas, America’s greatest lightshow and compare it to the sparkling stars when you look at the brilliant constellations displayed above you at Bryce Canyon. On this trip you can visit all of Utah’s Mighty Five as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mesa Verde National Park. To top it all off drive through Monument Valley, the most iconic image of the American West.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,450
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
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  • Lazy Bear Expeditions, Ultimate Bears and Belugas Summer Adventure

    MODERATE | TAILOR MADE: With 60,000 Beluga Whales filling Hudson Bay and Polar Bears leaving the melting sea ice, summer is an amazing time to visit Churchill! Experienced guides will take you to beautiful wild places that offer the very best opportunities to see an amazing range of wildlife. Beautiful Arctic Crawlers™ let you experience the vast expanse of the tundra with its magnificent flora and fauna, but also enjoy the Hudson Bay coastline aboard the only Arctic touring vessel with underwater viewing. This is the only trip that takes you to where the Polar Bears are during the summer.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,782
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • O'ahu & Maui: Adventures in Paradise

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Hawaii has gorgeous beaches, magnificent landscapes and adventures that wait to be discovered. On this combo you experience amazing underwater views on O'ahu as you dive 100 feet below the surface and up close to Hawaii’s marine wonders. On another day delight in spectacular vistas from the top of Diamond Head. On Maui your adventure takes you on an exciting rainforest hiking tour with many wonderful waterfalls to admire.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,649
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Beach & Island Escapes, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Prince William Sound Denali Explorer - Anchorage to Fairbanks

    MODERATE | TAILOR- MADE: This riveting tour from Anchorage to Fairbanks is an adventure journey into the exciting world of Alaska’s glaciers, plus stops in Talkeetna with stunning views on Mount Denali and, of course, the magnificent scenery of Denali National Park. On your Glacier Cruise, deep inside Prince William Sound, you are so close to glaciers, you might believe that you can hear them move. Meanwhile Inside Denali Park, go off the beaten path in a jeep - don’t worry, a guide is with you - and enjoy the incredibly oversized vistas all around you. Goldstar Service with dome car seating and private outdoor viewing deck is the kind of train ride to make this a very memorable trip.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,196
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Signature Alaska Rail Vacations – Anchorage to Fairbanks - Superior

    FIRST CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: It’s bear viewing the day after your arrival in Anchorage, naturally by floatplane, before you board a helicopter the following day, land on a glacier and join a dog-sledding tour on that same glacier. Is there a better way to experience Alaska? You be the judge after spending a day in Kenai Fjords National Park on a small cruise visiting places no other cruise ship can. Tidewater and Alpine glaciers, as well as sea lions, seals, humpbacks, orcas and otters are among the many amazing views you can enjoy. Then there’s a Jeep Excursion in Denali Park that will take you off the beaten path, with scenic views of Denali, the Alaska Range and plenty of wildlife, all of which might take your breath away. Relax on your last stage of this amazing trip, taking in more riveting sights onboard Alaska Rail’s Goldstar Service from Denali to Fairbanks.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,876
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Utah's Mighty Five National Parks With Private Guide

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Embark on an unforgettable journey through Utah's Mighty Five, starting in Salt Lake City. Drive through the desert landscapes of Canyonlands National Park, visit Dead Horse Point, and explore over 2,000 stone arches in Arches National Park. Marvel at Capitol Reef's hidden wonders, hike Bryce Canyon's iconic trails and conclude your adventure in Zion National Park.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 8,716
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Artisan Adventures in the Wild Northwest: San Francisco, Redwood National Park, Mount Rainier, Seattle & More

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF DRIVE: Enjoy an exhilarating journey that starts in the City by the Bay and travels north through breathtaking parts of Oregon until you reach Seattle in the state of Washington. It’s a trip packed with spellbinding landscapes such as the Avenue of the Giants, thirty-one miles of magnificent Redwood trees, the spectacular Oregon Dunes and Columbia River Gorge. In between you can discover stops for world-class wine and excellent cheese-making in Sonoma County, quaint towns and artists’ enclaves with amazing craft breweries and tasty seafood from Puget Sound, once you are in Seattle.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 3,950
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
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  • Rocky Mountains & The Great Plains: Denver, Yellowstone, Rapid City & More

    MODERATE | SELF DRIVE: Dazzling Mountain scenery and the trail of the Buffalo provide the widescreen panoramas, while visits to Mount Rushmore and the Little Big Horn Battlefield add the special nuances to this trip. Enjoy Denver, Vail, and Grand Junction, wait for Old Faithful to erupt in Yellowstone and take in the spectacular views of the Badlands in South Dakota.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 4,401
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
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  • The Great West: Los Angeles, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, San Francisco & More

    DELUXE | SELF-DRIVE: The name of this trip says it all. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas provide urban atmosphere and glitz, while the vistas you encounter at the Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Yosemite, and Death Valley are a dazzling mix of breathtaking and enchanting. Add intriguing drives through desert landscapes and a delightful coastal journey along the Pacific.
    Duration:
    21 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 7,451
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
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  • Algonquin Park Private Island Retreat

    MODERATE | TAILOR MADE: Algonquin Provincial Park always has a fine ring to it. Under four hours’ drive from Toronto, it’s a gorgeous setting of lakes, forests, and rivers. Experiencing it from your own private cabin on a private island and travelling around by canoe is bound to be an amazing getaway. And your only neighbours are moose, beavers, and the common loon.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 853
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Pacific Rim Whales and Bears: Vancouver, Victoria, Tofino & More

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR MADE: A great trip to mix watching wildlife in their natural habitat and getting to know Vancouver and Victoria, both delightful cities with a distinctly different atmosphere. The third stop on this itinerary is Tofino on Vancouver Island, which you reach travelling through ancient rain forests and provincial parks. Whale-watching happens out of Victoria while your search for black bears is along Tofino’s coastline, both exhilarating outings to be remembered for a long time.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,700
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Whales, Bears and Vancouver Island

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: An always exhilarating and, frequently, enchanting wildlife and wilderness itinerary to some remote destinations on Vancouver Island. Look for whales on a cruise in Victoria and experience the untamed beauty of Tofino, including a bear watching excursion on a zodiac. A captivating stay at an authentic wilderness lodge provides the perfect setting for more eco and wilderness experiences. Finish your trip with urban adventures in fabulous Vancouver.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,832
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
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  • North West Adventure: Vancouver, Prince George, Whitehorse & More

    MODERATE | SELF-DRIVE: Explore awesome landscapes from the lush coastlines of southern British Columbia, through the Rockies, up to the northern reaches of the Yukon and back. The accent is on off-the-beaten path travel, majestic mountains, wide horizons, making for an unforgettable trip.
    Duration:
    22 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,331
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
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  • Tweedsmuir Park Lodge - Bella Coola Explorer (Private)

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR MADE: Location, location, location. Right at the edge of the Great Bear Rainforest, bordering the Atnarko and Bella Coola rivers and surrounded by a truly magnificent environment, you might find it hard to leave. Your private package includes numerous guided experiences to keep you exhilarated every day, but you always return to a wonderful and warm great lounge with fireplaces, leather sofas and, yes, a piano. A perfect spot to talk about your wilderness experiences with fellow travellers.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,348
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Classic Churchill Polar Bear Adventure

    MODERATE|SMALL GROUP TOURING: Getting up close to polar bears and live to tell the story must be on many a bucket list. The experience offered on this trip is simply extraordinary. Churchill is a remote place in Northern Manitoba and travelling through the tundra, far from the lights of town, in a specially designed Tundra Buggy® makes it appear even more remote. The Churchill Wildlife Management Area is home to a lot of unique Arctic wildlife, but in the very center of it, during the autumn months, you can view polar bears all day long.
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 6,899
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Small Group Touring
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  • Tundra Buggy Lodge: Town and Polar Bears

    MODERATE | SMALL GROUP TOURING: On this trip you are fully immersed in a polar bear universe. The Tundra Buggy® Lodge is located right in the heart of it, offering a unique experience where you go to bed and wake up in the morning with polar bears right outside your window. Fear not, they don’t have a key. As a bonus, on a clear night you might have your own lightshow when the Northern Lights swirl above you, creating their own thrilling enchantment.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 11,250
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Small Group Touring
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  • Newfoundland and Labrador Explorer

    MODERATE | SELF-DRIVE: A diverse landscape of stunning coastlines, mountains and ancient forests with a rich history tracing its First Nations and European ancestry, this trip offers an excellent introduction to Canada’s most eastern province. St. John’s, the colorful capital city provides a dynamic contrast to the fishing villages along the northern shore or the rugged beauty of Labrador’s coastlines, while the vistas inside Gros Morne National Park are breathtaking. Add images of icebergs and whales up close for an incredible outdoor adventure.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 3,816
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
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  • Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

    DELUXE | CRUISE: The fabled sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Northwest Passage continues to grip our collective imagination. On this captivating voyage, we invite you aboard our game-changing new vessel, Ultramarine, to explore this fascinating waterway.
    Duration:
    17 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin

    DELUXE | CRUISE: Wind your way through icy channels along the legendary Northwest Passage on this compelling 17-day Arctic adventure. Journeying about the brand-new vessel, Ultramarine, you’ll retrace the steps of the Franklin Expedition and explore the northern waterways and communities of Canada’s High Arctic.
    Duration:
    17 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 28,955
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing, Single Friendly
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  • Western Parks, Peaks and Vineyards

    FIRST CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: The road from Calgary to Vancouver crosses five distinct geographical areas, and this itinerary offers an intriguing combination of Rocky Mountain grandeur and the lesser travelled southern route through the interior of British Columbia. More intimate travel experiences are an integral part of this trip, as well as highlights such as the wonderful Okanagan wine region, often referred to as Napa North.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 3,317
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Self-Drives
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