A leader in adventure travel and one of the largest women-owned adventure travel companies in the world has been honoured with the prestigious award for the second year running and the third time overall.
Wild Women Expeditions has been voted ‘Best Adventure Tour Operator’ in the 2024 edition of the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The leader in women’s adventure travel takes the top spot for the second year running, and the third time overall, having won this category in 2021 as well.
‘Best Adventure Tour Operator’ is an extremely competitive category that includes some of the world’s largest adventure travel brands. Wild Women Expeditions emerged as the top choice yet again for women seeking unique and transformative adventure experiences. Founded more than 30 years ago on the belief that every woman deserves the opportunity to unleash her wild spirit, Wild Women Expeditions has been breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes since its inception, opening doors for countless women to explore the world and discover their inner strength in a safe and supportive environment.
“We are so honoured to be recognized again this year as ‘Best Adventure Tour Operator’ by USA Today’s readers,” says Jennifer Haddow, Wild Women Expeditions’ owner and CEO. “As one of the largest women-owned and operated adventure travel companies in the world, it is always our goal to provide amazing trips that contribute to our mission of empowering women, protecting wildlife, and celebrating the diverse cultures and places we explore and interact with. It is so encouraging to see that this is valued, and we couldn’t be more appreciative of all those who took the time to vote for us. Accolades like this affirm our purpose and keep us invigorated in pursuing our efforts to ensure that women’s leadership continues to grow in the adventure travel industry, a sector that has lagged in this regard for many years but has potential to empower and elevate the status of women across the globe.”
With over 40 unique, nature-based itineraries comprising a year-round program, Wild Women Expeditions offers transformative travel opportunities in a safe, supportive environment for women of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. Well, known for their amazing journeys to Morocco, Egypt, and Peru, and small ship expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica, Wild Women Expeditions is also proud to announce four new adventures that are sure to delight wild women the world over: the Northern Vietnam Explorer, the Northern Vietnam Hiking Adventure, the Northern Cambodia Explorer, and the Mongolia Explorer.
“We always look to develop new itineraries and experiences in places that will provide amazing, transformative experiences for our guests, but also have a positive impact,” continues Haddow. “We have certainly found that in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Mongolia. We are so proud of these new itineraries and can’t wait for the first wild women to join us on these adventures.” Continue reading below for more information about these exciting and immersive women-only, adventure-focused tours.
A 10-day itinerary explores the many wonders of Vietnam, delving deep into its rich culture. Highlights include a guided tea tasting, market visit, interactive cooking class, and time at the Vietnam Women’s Museum, which offers guests an intimate introduction to the culture of the country’s ethnic minority groups. Cycle through rice paddies and take slow walks through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the villages of the White Thai, and tribes of Mai Chau’s countryside. This journey allows for meaningful interactions with locals, including several intimate meals and stories to be shared in family homes. Guests also have a chance to learn about the delicate art of batik from the talented Blue Hmong women of Pa Co village. Each day of the trip starts with sunrise Tai Chi and yoga sessions, and includes a three-day, two-night cruise in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
2025 Departures: Mar. 14-23 | Apr. 18-27 | Nov. 4-13 | Nov. 25-Dec. 4
Priced from US$3,495.00 per person
Northern Vietnam Hiking Adventure
This 11-day hiking itinerary starts and ends in Hanoi with three days spent trekking through the bamboo pine, blue cypress, scrub, and savannah of Hoang Lien National Park. Guests will visit the serene Red Dao villages of Sin Chai and Nham Niu to learn more about their deep traditions and rituals. This journey also includes a cooking class, a market visit, and time at the Vietnam Women’s Museum which offers an intimate introduction to the culture of the Black and Flower H’mong ethnic minority groups. The itinerary also explores remarkable places like the Ninh Van Stone Village and the colourful floating Vung Vieng fishing village, home to more than 50 households, which guests will see up close while cruising Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
2025 Departures: Apr. 15-25 | May 11-21 | Nov. 11-21 | Nov. 25-Dec. 5
Priced from US$3,495.00 per person
This seven-day, signature ‘Wild at Heart’ journey includes an interactive Khmer cooking class, pastry demonstration, a street food tour, and night market visit guaranteed to stretch the taste buds and introduce guests to exquisite Cambodian cuisine! Visit the retired elephants of Kulen Elephant Forest and cruise the freshwater expanse of Tonle Sap Lake to see the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary. At the Angkor Centre for Conservation and Biodiversity learn about the rehabilitation and rewilding process for native wildlife species that land in the organization’s care. Take in the sunrise over the otherworldly Angkor Wat. Enjoy stays at the eco-chic Navutu Dreams Resort and Wellness Retreat and community-conscious Jaya House River Park.
2025 Departures: Mar. 6-12 | Apr. 10-16 | Nov. 15-21 | Dec. 6-12
Priced from US$2,595.00 per person
This unique 12-day itinerary invites travellers to experience the marvels of Mongolia, exploring the country’s remote nomadic pockets in a slow-moving panorama of mountain-forest steppe, large sand dunes, yak herds, and monasteries. Guests will experience the shifting landscapes of the Khogno Khan Nature Reserve by camel and explore the expanse of Orkhon River Valley, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, in search of the wild horses of Khustain Nuruu National Park. From the endless grasslands to the depths of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan’s vast Empire, this adventure offers surprise, scenery, and a silently educational experience.
2025 Departures: June 29-July 10 | July 13-24 | Aug. 5-16
Priced from US$4,595.00 per person
For more information about Wild Women Expeditions’ full collection of adventures, please visit WildWomenExpeditions.com.
For details on USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Adventure Travel Operator, click here.
About Wild Women Expeditions
Empowering women and communities around the world through adventure travel for more than 33 years, Wild Women Expeditions is defined by its wide-spanning community of nature lovers and is led by local guides. A global leader in women’s group adventure travel, this women-owned and led business offers more international itineraries than any of its competitors in the women-only sector. Sharing a passion for the outdoors, a sense of adventure, and a drive for more kindness in the world, Wild Women Expeditions prides itself on leading inclusive group tours that prioritize sustainability, conservation, and social responsibility wherever “Wild Woman” can be found. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
This piece was prepared online by Panuruji Kenta, Publisher, SEVENSEAS Media