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Summer is in full swing, and we’ve got adventure on the brain. 10Best is on the lookout for the best adventure tours – boats, helicopters, rafting trips, kayaking excursions, bike tours, hot air balloons and scenic train rides – and travel companies to help you plan for your next great adventure. Vote daily for your favorites in each category until voting ends on Monday, August 17 at noon ET.
Click on each category below to vote:
Best Adventure Travel Company
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Adventure travel has exploded in popularity in recent years, and whether you’re looking for an individualized journey, eco-friendly group tour or multi-generational trip, these 20 travel companies can help.
Vote: Best Adventure Travel Company »
Best Boat Tour
Vote for your favorite boat tour in North America — Photo courtesy of iStock / ViewApart
Travelers can choose from myriad iconic water-based experiences in this country, from whale watching excursions and sunset sails to scenic cruises past waterfalls and cliff-backed shores.
Vote: Best Boat Tour »
Best Cycling Tour
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One of the best, most environmentally friendly ways to experience the beauty of North America is by bike. Hop in the saddle, and the journey becomes as important as the destination. These 20 companies lead some of the best bike tours around the United States, Canada and the world.
Vote: Best Cycling Tour »
Best Helicopter Tour
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Whether it’s the magisterial rock formations of the Grand Canyon, flashing neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip, churning waters of Niagara Falls or stern rock faces of Mt. Rushmore, North America’s top destinations often look even better from the air.
Vote: Best Helicopter Tour »
Best Hot Air Balloon Ride
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Hot air balloons take the act of travel to new heights, offering a fresh perspective while floating in the sky in a woven wicker basket. There’s no other experience quite like it.
Vote: Best Hot Air Balloon Ride »
Best Kayaking Tour
Vote for your favorite kayaking tour — Photo courtesy of iStock / Michael Warren
Kayaking combines aerobic fitness with the chance to immerse yourself in nature, whether it be the mangrove forests of Florida or the glacial bays of Alaska. These 20 companies lead some of the best kayaking tours in the country.
Vote: Best Kayaking Tour »
Best Rafting Tour
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The rivers of North America offer some of the world’s best white water rafting opportunities, with thrills for experienced rafters and newbies alike. From white-knuckle rapids to more relaxed family floats, rafting is a great way to add a dash of adventure to a trip.
Vote: Best Rafting Tour »
Best Scenic Train Ride
Vote for your favorite scenic train ride — Photo courtesy of iStock / miroslav_1
Sometimes the journey is just as important as the destination. Such is the case for passengers who step aboard these 20 American trains — hand-picked by a panel of travel experts as the best in North America.
Vote: Best Scenic Train Ride »
Remember, you can vote once per day in each category. The 10 nominees with the most votes in each category will be announced on 10Best.com on Friday, August 28.
