Saano Adventures, San Francisco

Reading the profiles of Saano Adventures' numerous guides gives you a preview of the experiences to come. These outdoorsmen and women live out such passions as hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, photography, and yoga—and they have the professional certifications to match. They lead adventures in the parks and countryside in and around San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, whether that means hiking through vineyards, learning how to safely rock-climb, or flexing creative muscles during outdoor photography classes.

Many of the guides have climbed the world's tallest summits or traveled through the earth's most remote wilderness. They offer a taste of that worldliness to clients through international trips. Tour-goers can explore South America's Patagonia by foot, horseback, and boat, or they can backpack around Iceland's ancient and majestic landscapes.