Summer Travel

ICELAND SELF-DRIVE ADVENTURE

6-Day Self-Driving Adventure in Southern Iceland – Snæfellsnes and Surroundings.

Iceland is a unique and stunningly beautiful country located just south of the Arctic Circle. There’s no better way to visit Iceland than by a self-drive itinerary, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Black beaches stretch along the Atlantic, geysers spout from geothermal fields, and waterfalls glide across escarpments while brooding volcanoes and glittering ice caps score the inland horizon. The beautiful Southwest has many of Iceland’s legendary natural wonders including three famous sights: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss.

BEST OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

7-Day Adventure in Newfoundland and Labrador by Water + Air.

There’s simply no other way to experience all the beauty and splendor that our diverse island has to offer than through this epic, seven-day air, and water adventure. Enjoy the comfort of a private helicopter to transport you and your guests to and from unique locations in a safe and ecologically friendly manner. Not only does this maximize your vacation time, but it offers a bird’s eye view of unforgettable seascapes without leaving a trace.

The airborne half of your journey offers a glimpse of the alluring wilds around the capital city of St. John’s. Once you’re on the ground, the true beauty and unique culture of this place will unfold before you with unexpected charm and splendour.

While you enjoy the thrilling helicopter rides our expert, local guides will bring you up to speed on all things Newfoundland with quirky facts, folklore, and history.

ICEBERG ALLEY ADVENTURE – CANADA

Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of majestic icebergs through this custom-designed sky, water, and land adventure.

This exclusive opportunity offers guests a once-in-a-lifetime chance to encounter 10,000-year-old icebergs through private helicopters, boats, and guided walks on special sections of coastal trails for unrivaled multi-level viewing.

Our Iceberg Alley Adventure is timed to coincide with the few weeks per year (mid-may to June) that icebergs drift near Newfoundland’s east coast, giving you an enhanced opportunity to encounter them up close, and from more angles than ever offered before.
This three-day bespoke trip combines high altitude, sea level, cliff-side views of spectacular icebergs paired with unique Newfoundland culinary components, exclusive accommodations, expert academic and natural history guest speakers, backstage passes to iceberg-specific museum tours, vibrate cultural events, and more.

kayakers having fun on the see kayaking adventure - Broken Group Islands BC

KAYAKING VANCOUVER ISLAND – CANADA

Kayak around the West Coast’s extraordinary Broken Group Islands near Vancouver Island, BC.
Choose from 4 & 5 Day kayak itineraries.

The Broken Group Islands are part of the Pacific Rim National Park, BC. Located off the west coast of Vancouver Island, the area is made up of a hundred small islands with sand and shell beaches and lush temperate rain forests. Just off the West Coast of British Columbia, islands with magnificent trees, white sand beaches, and an abundance of wildlife wait for anyone adventurous enough to discover them. The enchanting Broken Group Islands consist of more than a hundred independent islands, scattered throughout the calmest waters of the Pacific Ocean.

There’s only one perfect way to explore the Broken Group and that’s by kayak. Kayaking through the Broken Islands allows visitors to glide through waters that often resemble glass, immersed in the serenity and beauty of one of the world’s most splendid destinations. Marine and land mammals to watch for include Orcas, Humpbacks and Grey Whales, sea otters, sea lions, wolves, deer, eagles, and pelicans. With such a rich cultural and ecological history, there is always something to look out for or ponder on our paddle. A fairly sheltered group of islands, this multi-day trip is great for all experience levels.

We are excited to celebrate the LGBTQ2S community and will again be running two multi-day trips to bring the community together in nature. Please join us for one of our journeys to connect with great people in such a potent wild space.

DATES: June 25-28, July 16-20*, Aug 9-12, Aug 14-17*, Sept 7-10, 2023
*LGBTQ specific including a 5 Day!

BOLIVIA EXPLORER

Bolivia is truly one of South America’s most intriguing nations with its otherworldly landscapes, rich cultures steeped in traditions, and proud population.

This Bolivia Tour will literally and figuratively take your breath away with its soaring elevations and stunning landscapes. Experience the awe-inspiring vastness of the largest Salt Flats on the planet, the Salar de Uyuni. From strange cacti-covered islands in a sea of blindingly bright salt to delicately coloured mineral lakes in the Andean mountains, this is an unforgettable Bolivian landscape.

During this Bolivia Explorer Tour, you’ll cross the Bolivian Altiplano where herds of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas roam. Experience Sucre, the colonial gem of the country, and Potosi which was one of the wealthiest cities in the Americas once upon a time. You’ll end the trip in La Paz, the highest capital in the world, visiting local artisans and brujitas. La Paz is a maze of contradictions, where cobblestones hit concrete, and Gothic spires vie with glassine hotels, La Paz amazes and confounds all those that visit.

This is a sample Bolivia itinerary and can be tweaked to best suit your travel needs. Please contact us for details – info@finisterra.ca

julie and francesco in the kitchen featured image

PUGLIA CULINARY WORKSHOP | EVERYONE AT THE TABLE

Julie Marr & Francesco Creanza of Everyone at the Table, are excited to be expanding their workshop repertoire with different retreats on offer.

Preserving Puglia Dates: Sep 7-13th, 2023

Everyone At the Table - Puglia Cooking workshop

COOKING PUGLIA WORKSHOP | EVERYONE AT THE TABLE

Exciting news to share! In 2023, Julie Marr & Francesco Creanza of Everyone at the Table, are excited to be expanding their workshop repertoire with three different retreats on offer.

Upcoming dates: June 3-7th, 2023

Norway Active Tour- Hiking, Biking & Kayaking

NORWAY ADVENTURE TOUR

Want to spend a week to experience the Norwegian fjords like a Norwegian? This hiking, biking, and kayaking tour is the ultimate Norway Adventure! With kayaks, mountain bikes, and hiking boots, you will get to experience fjords and waterfalls in the land of the midnight sun.

PERU LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

The Sacred Valley and Lares Trek to Machu Picchu—a journey through the ancient history, living culture, and magnificent landscapes of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Expert guides will tailor your individual experience from a daily list of adventure activities and cultural exploration options.

PERU FAMILY ADVENTURE

With plenty of family-friendly adventures to be had, Peru is a wonderful place visit with the family.