By National Geographic Adventure Magazine. On a Global Descents river trip you’ll experience a lot more than just whitewater. Before hitting the rapids, you might spend time learning about locals’ spirituality in Ladakh’s Buddhist monasteries or you could visit a cluster of remote Ethiopian villages. Afterward, it’s time to rip—this outfitter charges down some of the world’s premier stretches of whitewater, including the Futaleufu and Zambezi Rivers. See how Global Descents ranks among the best Travel Companies on Earth.

Posted: October 18th, 2009 at 1:33 pm and is filed under Awards.