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Adventure Travel For Women, By Women, and Women Owned

Pioneer in Women’s Travel

40+ Years of Creating Adventure for Women

AdventureWomen is so much more than a travel company. It’s a relationship company committed to providing women with the experiences and opportunities to build new connections with the world, with themselves, and with other like-minded women through travel. Our carefully crafted journeys go beyond mere trips. They’re active explorations designed to empower and inspire.

Every group of adventurers not only becomes part of our family, but they also become a family of friends who are connected forever. We believe that Adventure travel is a state of mind, an approach to experiencing life, and a way of seeing the world.

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Our History

For over 40 years, AdventureWomen has been offering life-changing trips to 60+ countries worldwide. Our adventure travel for women collection includes treasured classic destinations, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and closer-to-home escapes.

We are a women-owned and women-run company founded in 1982 by travel pioneer Susan Eckert. In 2016, Judi Wineland and her two daughters, Nicole and Erica, purchased the company, ensuring the spirit of AdventureWomen continues forward. In 1978, Judi was one of the first women to launch and run an adventure travel company, Overseas Adventure Travel. A few years later, she founded Tanzanian safari operator Thomson Safaris and subsequently created Thomson Treks, Thomson Family Adventures, and Thomson Collection. Judi, her daughters, her expert staff, and a worldwide team of Ambassadors and local travel guides ensure that AdventureWomen remains at the forefront of women’s adventure travel.

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“Adventurous women everywhere know that adventure travel is about challenging yourself, stepping out of your comfort zone and stretching your mind and body as you explore new paths. I am excited that AdventureWomen continues to grow through the innovative thinking and entrepreneurial energy of the next generation of women, crafting a bold new future.”

AdventureWomen founder Susan L. Eckert

“We believe that travel, and especially adventure travel, changes those who journey, and for women, this is especially true. You come back a different person when you arrive home. Your perspective has slightly shifted. You feel stronger, inspired, and ready for whatever life brings next. Many, many women tell us that our trips have had this impact on them. It’s why so many of our guests come back for a 2nd or 22nd trip with us!”

AdventureWomen Co-Owner, Judi Wineland

What is Adventure Travel for Women?

Adventure travel blends the awe-inspiring sensations of exploring the world with the exhilaration of embracing the outdoors. Our trips weave the history, wildlife, culture — and local cuisine – of a destination around thrilling activities. At AdventureWomen, we will always aspire to always be the “go to” company for women who want to go further—both literally and figuratively. Our goal is to provide new opportunities for increased confidence, camaraderie and connection.

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