(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 05, 2009 ) INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.—When finances are tight, it makes sense to choose an operator who can deliver dream vacations right the first time. Myths and Mountains, known for voyages that allow guests to become enriched by truly experiencing the people and culture of their destinations, has again been recognized as one of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure magazine. The publication surveyed 248 companies and their clients and selected Myths and Mountains among the top ten in the world for firms that do it all. The award criteria focused on environmental awareness, reliable service and local knowledge.

The article cited a new adventure, New Guinea: Tufi Cultural Festival, Highlands and Waters, for offering a unique view of three different parts of this fascinating country. It begins in Tufi in the fjords area where the locals showcase their traditions and culture to outsiders through their “Sing-Sing” vocal performances, clay pot, rope and tapas cloth making and traditional cooking. After a night in a local home in Orotoba, the group returns to Tufi to see face tattooing, visit a local school and learn about local sorcery and poisons. Next is a flight to Wau and a visit to the Smoked Bodies of Aseki. This is a gold-mining area and a drive up the mountain will show the mines as well as butterfly and insect farms. The final area is Rabaul to visit the WWII Japanese Garrison, enjoy a helicopter tour over a volcano and the rainforest and visit a traditional village to see how the people live, enjoy a Baining Fire Dance and a Toli Duck Dance and sample the local foods. A lazy day of fishing and snorkeling precedes the return to Port Moresby. The trip will operate June 5-18 for $15,250 per person, double, and is limited to five guests.

Ben Bingham, great grandson of Machu Picchu discoverer Hiram Bingham, is leading another new trip, Peru: The Healing Powers of Machu Picchu. Ben specializes in the healing power and sacredness of place, dreamwork and the balancing of inner and outer gold. He will take guests on a gentle spiritual journey from the high energy points of the Sacred Valley to the Machu Picchu ruins and then up Peru’s northern coast to the Holy Pyramids, following his great grandfather’s footsteps. Along the way he will share his knowledge and expertise with the group and each individual to make the trip more enriching. Guests will share in mystical and purifying ceremonies and rites, worship at sites sacred by the Incas and discover Machu Picchu as the Incas worshipped it. The trip operates Aug. 7-21 and is $7995 per person.

Myths and Mountains offers more than 100 itineraries, carefully designed to delve beneath the surface of places visited. They offer scheduled departures, but are particularly known for customizing itineraries to match each traveler’s tastes and interests. The company is also a member of Trusted Adventures, a consortium of award-winning companies matching active travelers with over 350 unique trips walking, rafting, cycling and trekking in over 85 destinations worldwide. Contact them at 800-670-MYTHS (6984) or http://www.mythsandmountains.com.

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