Everything you want to know about adventure travel, whether it's for a short break, charity challenge, gap year or career break, by some of the top experts in the field. This guide explains what and where the options are, how to choose from different kinds of adventure, and just how to make it happen. At the heart of the book is a comprehensive, easy-reference resource section covering all aspects of researching and preparing for adventurous travel. The book covers trekking, adventure sports, wildlife tourism and expeditions and is packed with top tips on planning, fundraising, health, risk and much more. It also includes classic adventure travel and adventure sports destinations and extensive listing of Internet resources. Whether you want to raft the white waters of the world or walk the Lycian Way, whether you dream of blazing a trail across the Serengeti or diving with giant mantras - first-time adventurous traveller, or seasoned soul in search of new destinations - this guide is the first port-of-call.