Geek Gadgets: Five Spectacular Adventure Trips You Don't Want to Miss

There are some places that should be on your bucket list--and now is the time to start planning. For this week's Geek Gadgets, we've taken a look at some spectacular trips that you won't want to miss. Sure, they're not exactly gadgets, but they'll definitely appeal to anyone's inner scientific explorer.

1. Alaska Mt. Wrangell/Skyscraper Traverse. If you want to see some of the most remote reaches of Alaska, then Trek Alaska's hiking trip is the one for you. Fly on a bush plane to the Mt. Wrangell plateau. There, you'll journey across glaciers, through three mountain passes and along rivers. This hiking trip isn't for the faint hearted, but if you're looking for a challenge, then you'll definitely want to try it.

2. Madagascar Adventure. Journey to the remote reaches of Madagascar on this ultimate adventure. National Geographic's Madagascar trip includes a night walk to hunt for lemurs, canoeing through Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, and snorkeling through reefs.

3. Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu Trip. Explore the famous Galapagos Islands and the ruins of Machu Picchu on this spectacular trip with REI. Trek through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, kayak in Ecuador, and snorkel in a world-class marine reserve.

4. Leeward Islands Explorer. Want to do some sailing? Then this is definitely where you want to go. Classic Sailing provides adventure trips all over the world. Help sail a ship through the tropical Caribbean as you explore the leeward islands.

5. Kilimajaro Climb and Safari. Climb Mount Kilimanjaro and see some amazing wildlife in this adventure trip. You'll be hiking eight days through spectacular landscapes and five temperature zones on your way to the roof of Africa. This is definitely a trip you won't want to miss.

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