Flexible Excursion Options Allow International Expeditions' Travelers a Variety of Latin American Adventures

HELENA, Ala., Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- International Expeditions, a pioneer in engaging nature travel, is offering flexible itinerary options for many of its escorted journeys, allowing guests the freedom of leisure time in Earth's wild regions while still providing expert tour planning and leadership.

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"Every traveler's definition of fun is different," said Bill Robison, IE Director of Product Development.  "Over the years, we've found that people loved the convenience and security of escorted, small-group travel, but they still wanted some flexibility and time to explore on their own."

To meet the growing demand for excursion options, International Expeditions built tour activities that catered to varying fitness levels and interests into 2011 small-group journeys to Panama and Brazil's Pantanal.

During IE's 9-day Panama tour, guests can choose between hikes, water excursions and time at leisure.  Naturalist-guided hikes of different lengths are offered during two days in the Chiriqui Highlands.  Plus, guests have the choice of a guided rainforest adventure or snorkeling in Bocas del Toro's crystal waters.  For travelers not up for another group activity, there is ample time on this Caribbean island to relax or explore independently.

IE's 10-day Pantanal expedition is filled with adventure, offering guests a variety of ways to see the Pantanal's wildlife and soak-up the "wild west" cowboy culture of this remote region of Brazil!  As part of the exploration, guests choose between horseback riding or a naturalist-guided bird walk.  Other excursions include hikes, canoeing, meeting the pantaniero cowboys and night game drives.

Travelers looking for the ultimate in freedom and flexibility can look to International Expeditions' custom travel planners to create a privately guided adventure travel itinerary where the guests are in complete control of their activities.

Celebrating 31 years of nature travel, International Expeditions specializes in small-group journeys to Earth's most exhilarating destinations.  A pioneer of environmentally responsible travel, IE is committed to preserving natural habitats and improving the welfare of the people and communities it visits.  International Expeditions has been named to Travel + Leisure's list of "World's Best" tour operators & safari outfitters for seven consecutive years and to National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine's list of "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth."

For information or a comprehensive 2011 brochure, contact International Expeditions at 1-800-633-4734, [email protected] or http://www.IEtravel.com.

SOURCE International Expeditions