17 days, 16 nights, Oct. 12-28, 2021. Highlights: In Yogyakarta, Java, Beringharjo Market/9th-century Borobudur temple complex/fly to Sorong, West Papua, for 7-night cruise of Raja Ampat islands on 10-person yacht/rare birds, dive sites at Waigeo/Kabui Bay for mangrove wetlands kayaking/at Kawe, coral garden, snorkel with reef sharks/in Bali, Sacred Monkey Forest, Balinese Hindu temple in Besakih, cooking lesson/choice of workshop: making jamu (herbal drink) or weaving. $10,795 ppdo. Single...

10 days, 9 nights. “Moderately challenging.” Departures June-Aug. 2022. Age range for kids (9-17) varies by tour. Highlights: Drive from San José to Sarapiquí, with stop at La Paz Waterfall Gardens near Poás Volcano/whitewater rafting, nature boat ride on Sarapiquí River/chocolate tasting at local farm/Río Cuarto, home to macaws/Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges in La Fortuna/zip-lining near Arenal Volcano Nat’l Park/paddle outrigger canoe in coastal village of Agujas. $2,449...

6-day, 5-night “recreational-level” bicycle tour in northeastern FRANCE. Departures May 23, July 18, Aug. 1 & 8, 2022. Avg. 25-31 miles a day. Highlights: In Strasbourg, 8th-century St. Stephen’s Church/bike Canal de la Bruche to medieval Dachstein/near Bœrsch, Spindler Marquetry Workshop/Route des Vins wine tasting/Unterlinden Museum in Colmar/villages of Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr, Kayserberg. From $6,495 per person, double occupancy (ppdo). Single supp., $1,000....