let’s adventure together!
Modern Adventure believes that travel can be a force for good, and that how we travel matters. We are thrilled to partner with Modern Adventure to create expertly curated, immersive experiences built to discover, sip and savor the world.
upcoming trips
April 17-23, 2022
Argentina wine country
A leg of lamb slow-roasts for hours in the Andean open air, and a freshly butchered steak sizzles. You tuck an alpaca blanket over your lap in the crisp night and raise a glass of Malbec to your lips. Next to you is one of the region’s most decorated winemakers, deep in conversation with her glass. Wine is as personal and alive as every individual with you. No Malbec you’ve tried compares with this experience in its birthplace. You look up and breathe in the view of the snowy Andean range before you. Tomorrow you’re climbing it, like a gaucho, on horseback…
Join us on this epic journey of Argentina’s wine country and its culture capital, Buenos Aires. Together we’ll explore the fruits of this mountainous wine region, settled by French vintners 150 years ago for its fertile soils and pure waters. We’ll take it all in, meeting the people behind Argentina’s top wineries and savoring intimate meals prepared by the region’s top chefs. Then we’ll take on the best of Buenos Aires, with walks of historic barrios, VIP visits of ornate theaters, intimate tango shows at local haunts, and a visit to the studio of iconic muralist Marino Santa María.
If you’ve ever enjoyed a glass of Malbec, you’ll love its homeland. If you have a taste for world-class wine, good food and vibrant culture, this trip is for you. Join us!
march 14-22, 2022
New Zealand: North & South Island with winemaker, gina hennen
You’re half a world away and the wine is flowing. Endless, sun-filled skies cast a golden glow over rows of vines and rugged New Zealand peaks. You coast by bicycle in short-sleeves, stopping at artisanal wineries to savor award-winning wines all the way to the coast. Then, you soar in a private helicopter to picnic in scenery plucked from the imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien. All your food is fresh and succulent and seasonal—oysters harvested from the bay, lamb or venison sourced from the rugged highlands. This is New Zealand at its most mesmerizing, delicious and unforgettable.
On this adventure, we’ll tap into a world of fantastic wine and connect with the people who make it. It’s also about getting into incredible scenery and experiencing one of the world’s most fascinating cultures. Any visitor to New Zealand tends to consider it the trip of a lifetime—we’ll go beyond that. We dine with leading vintners, explore Maori culture and experience the country’s very best. Join us—you’ll talk about this one for the rest of your life.
PAst trips
July 14-18, 2021
Oregon: Valley and Coast with
david adelsheim
You’re among grapevines sipping the best Pinot noir you’ve ever tasted, mere inches away from where it was sourced. The bustling city and the ocean are both just a stone’s throw away but you’re in a different world. This isn’t France, Germany, Argentina, even Napa. This is wine country the Oregon way. The people who planted these grapes 50 years ago were considered crazy. They were laughed at for the idea that actual wine could be produced here. How wrong those naysayers were. You raise a glass and toast the true pioneers of Oregon.
If you love celebrating heritage, craftsmanship and the art of fine wine, this trip is for you. If you can’t wait for a valley of overflowing vineyards and an otherworldly coastline, join us. Come to the Pacific Wonderland and appreciate it as only a true Oregonian could.
May, 2019
7 Days in Burgundy with David Adelsheim
The chandelier light twinkles in your glass of grand cru, as a cool whisper of the cloister stones brushes against your skin like a 750-year-old caress. You’re in one of the world’s most exclusive wine clubs for a night, capping several days of tasting, learning, savoring and exploring the best of Burgundy (from truffle hunts to hot-air balloon rides!). You sip your velvety red – chosen from caged cellars of this ancient building – and let it linger in your mouth for a moment. It’s Burgundy, but a vintner legend traveling with you discusses its Oregon connection. Before the night’s done you know you’ll never taste a Pinot noir the same way again…
Your companion on this incredible trip is David Adelsheim, a true pioneer of Oregon wine. Over the week, you’ll become connected to his Burgundy. This is the region where he learned from the masters and developed his knowledge that he would bring to the new world. You’ll be taught by David and his friends (many of whom are among the finest winemakers in the region), but you’ll also laugh with them, dine with them, and explore the fine details of the region together, in ways no other traveler can.