The “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth” Revealed

Feb. 3, 2009 - PRLog -- National Geographic Adventure magazine included one Arizona-based hiking operator and Grand Canyon specialist, Discovery Treks®, in their “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth” ratings.  This is the second consecutive year of two possible the company was recognized.  Discovery Treks® LLC leads guided hiking and camping treks of one or more days in the Grand Canyon National Park, Havasu Falls and Sedona.    

The magazine believes choosing the right company is the most important decision in planning trips such as outdoor adventure weekends.  For things to do in Grand Canyon, Arizona, Discovery Treks’ clients say:  

“The hike my sons and I completed last week was spectacular,” writes Mike (Canada). “We started in the snow on the north rim and experienced all four seasons in a couple of hours. I feel most fortunate in having our guide.  We had four side hikes which were in my opinion the highlights of the hike (ribbon falls, pike creek, plateau, and artifacts). I will do other hikes in the future and will not hesitate to call you as well as recommend you to others.”  

“How can we explain how happy we are for taking the adventure to Havasu Falls,” writes Rob (Minnesota) about his Discovery Treks honeymoon.  “Everything was so perfect from the hiking to our traveling companions, new friends for life. All of us offered to help cook, clean and set up but he (our guide) insisted on handling everything on his own.  Everything about this past week will be so memorable for us.  We will be back for more!”

“If you are even remotely interested in trying a trek like this, quit thinking about it and just do it,” writes Bob (Michigan) of his family Havasu Falls and South Rim Grand Canyon vacation with Discovery Treks.  “We will have trouble matching this trip's splendor on our future vacations.  As we reached the canyon rim, we all just stood there in awe of the majesty of the place.”  

National Geographic Adventure magazine reports, “…we’ve conducted an unprecedented survey of adventure travel companies, based on the idea that a traveler’s most important decision is not always where to go but who to go with.”  They added, “We contacted companies that lead 85,000 people a year and those that cater to a hundred. We surveyed paddling outfitters, trekking guides, safari specialists, and the ones that do it all. We evaluated companies that will take you places you’ve only dreamed of (the Tibetan Plateau, the Serengeti on foot) and those that specialize in your own backyard (the Grand Canyon, the Grand Tetons).”  Companies were scored based on education, sustainability, quality of service, spirit of adventure and client references.

Founded in 1991, Discovery Treks specializes in guided treks in Grand Canyon National Park, Havasu Falls and Sedona.  Clients design trips or choose one of over 60 itineraries.  Guides set/break camp, prepare meal and provide gear, food and permit.  Discovery Treks attracts travelers with its certified guides and exceptional customer service.  For more information, call (480) 247-2454 or visit www.DiscoveryTreks.com.  

More on Discovery Treks’ National Geographic Adventure magazine ratings can be found under the hiking/trekking category online at http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/outfitt....  To view popular Discovery Treks options, visit http://www.DiscoveryTreks.com.  To arrange your lifetime adventure, contact Discovery Treks by phone (480) 247-9266 or 1 (888) 256-8731 or email Adventures@DiscoveryTreks.com

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Discovery Treks is an Arizona-based eco-tourism company named "One of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth." Discovery Treks specializes in guided hikes in the Grand Canyon, Havasu Falls and Sedona. For the company's most popluar trips, schedule and guest planning aids, visit http://www.DiscoveryTreks.com or call 1-888-256-8731 or 480-247-9266.