Xe Bang Fai River Cave
Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
Venture into a rarely visited region of central Laos to explore a fabulous (and huge) river cave filled with extensive formations.
Ban Nakhang Xang Trekking and Caves ♦
Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
Explore the stunning karst landscape of the Khammouane Province by trekking through the jungle and exploring rarely visited caves.
Tham Nong Pa Seuam ♦
Location: Laos, Central, Khammouane Province
Swim through a pristine cave filled with crystal clear aquamarine water and beautiful cave formations above and below the surface.
Pappy’s Point Sea Caves ♦
Location: California, San Diego area
Explore the “secret” caves at Pappy’s Point including the famous “Rum Runner’s Cave”.
Old Highway 80
Location: California, San Diego area
Travel the once-thriving Route 80 to see historic road side attractions, abandoned buildings, railcars, and modern day ghost towns
Sunset Cliffs Sea Caves ♦
Location: California, San Diego
Excellent set of sea caves on the San Diego coast
Termessos ♦
Location: Turkey, Antalya Region
Well-preserved ruins of an ancient fortified city in the mountains including numerous impressive remaining structures
Choquequirao ♦
Location: Peru, Cusco Region, La Convención Province
Backpacking through spectacular Andean scenery to the ruins of a remote and extensive Incan city
Pacbitun
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Site of largely unexcavated (and possibly significant) Maya ruins
Caracol
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Major Mayan archaeological site with numerous ruins and structures to explore, including Caana (the Sky Palace)
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) ♦
Location: Belize, Western, Cayo District
Swim into a beautiful cave notable for its excellent cave formations in addition to remarkable Mayan artifacts
Tikal
Location: Guatemala, Northern, Tikal National Park
Famous Mayan archaeological site with numerous temples and complexes; site is also interlaced with trails and provides nice wildlife viewing opportunities
Fairmont Banff Springs
Location: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff area
Fabulous historic hotel that’s great for exploring and has great swimming pools
Mt. Lowe Railway
Location: California, Los Angeles area, San Gabriels
Hike the route of the historic Mt. Lowe railway, exploring the ruins of the two major stops along the route
⊗ Allison Mine Loop
Location: California, Los Angeles area, San Gabriels
Hike to a great set of abandoned mines and descend via a canyon; overnight option allows additional rappels and more time to explore the mines
Salton City
Location: California, South Central Desert, Southeast of Los Angeles
Failed resort community that currently houses a fraction of the intended population; fascinating as a sort of modern day ghost town
Jubilee Mine ♦
Location: Nevada, South of Las Vegas, Nelson
Large abandoned mine with several shafts that can be explored without any technical equipment
Chinaman’s Hat
Location: Hawaii, Oahu, East Shore
Snorkel to a great uninhabited island just off the coast
Emesine Cave
Location: Hawaii, Big Island, Hilo area
Unmarked, rarely visited pristine lava tube
Beng Mealea ♦
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Kulen National Park region
One of the Khmer Empire’s larger complexes, this site has a great Indiana Jones feel to it and sees few tourists
Son Doong Expedition ♦
Location: Vietnam, Phong Nha Ke-Bang National Park
Multi-day technical cave expedition through a massive and other-worldly cave