From trekking the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu, to snorkeling the Belize Barrier Reef, or hiking on glaciers in New Zealand, each itinerary features a schedule of more active excursions— things like hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, rafting, glacier trekking, and more — while still incorporating the natural history, cultural interaction, and educational elements our travelers know and love. These programs are perfect for anyone seeking a more hands-on way to experience a destination.
The Holbrook Explorer
Photo of the Month: July 2026
A special sighting of a range-restricted monkey which I personally really wanted to see, the Geoffroy’s tamarin, that seemed to have a lot to say, in the Darién of Panama that the group enjoyed watchi
Back from the Field: Experiencing the Magic of the Monarch Butterfly Migration
Guest post by Andrea HolbrookI am somewhat shy about admitting that I had never been to see the monarch butterfly overwintering phenomenon myself.
Photo of the Month: June 2026
This past summer, I led a group of students from the Pedro Menendez High School Academy of Future Healthcare Professionals on a medical outreach adventure to Costa Rica. I was looking for a way to exp