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Book Adventure Via AvidTrips Jul 23rd 2011, 10:00 AvidTrips, an adventure travel and sports trips directory that launched in May, 2011, is an online marketplace where local, on-the-ground adventure tour operators can be connected directly with adventurous travelers. Activities range from trekking in Cambodia and gorilla tracking in Uganda to cycling in Italy and horseback riding in Iceland. On the Web site, travelers can compare prices and itineraries among multiple, high-quality operators. Because the site is relatively new, the list of tour operators is growing weekly. While reviewing the site in July, the choices appear to be heavily skewed toward parts of Asia, such as Mongolia and Laos, to countries like Costa Rica in Latin America and Chile in South America. The number of tour operators on the site has grown considerably since I first looked at it in May, and I suspect the number and types of tour operators will continue to grow rapidly. Adventure Travel Companies Listed on AvidTrips Are Vetted The site is free to adventure travelers but the tour operators, who are screened carefully, pay a fee. There's specific criteria tour companies must comply with, in order to be listed on the site. The company must operate the trips themselves (no agencies or trip packagers allowed), have been in business for at least three years, and be recommended by prior customers. The companies must be registered with the country in which they operate, and they must give back to local communities. Learn More About Booking Through AvidTrips According to the folks at AvidTrip's, travelers are getting trips at operator-direct prices, instead of working through a middleman who marks up the fees. According to the Web site, " On AvidTrips, you book online, with no hidden charges. And if you need to change or cancel your trip, we offer a fair and straightforward refund policy so you can book with confidence." To look at the types of adventure trips throughout the world, visit Avid Trips. More Adventure Travel and Extreme Sports Directories There are several good directories for adventure travel trips and extreme sports vacations. You'll find a list at Adventure Sports and Travel Directories.

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