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Affordable adventures for young professionals
Urban Escapes is the premier provider of social adventures for young professionals throughout the country. From whitewater rafting in the Poconos and wine tasting in Bucks County; snow tubing trips and brewery tours; hiking in Appalachia and Ralph Stover State Park; to weekend ski trips and multi-day international adventures, each of our unique itineraries is designed to get you out of the Philadelphia bubble with a crew of new faces. So if the city is feeling a little too crowded and you’re tired of the same old bars, or you’re looking to organize something a bit different for your group, come join us on an adventure.
And don’t forget to look at our custom trips for corporate and private events. Organize a group of 12 and you can go for free!
Have a group of friends that want to get out of the bubble for a day or two? Looking for an alternative bachelor or bachelorette party? Birthday party? You get the idea. One of our senior guides or directors will work closely with you to plan the perfect trip. Get more information on our custom trips page.
Want to join our awesome team? We’re looking for part-time guides in all of our cities. Check out our hiring page for more details.
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Featured trips
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March 14
Let’s get Vertical! After being fitted with specially designed climbing shoes and harnesses, you will receive certified professional instruction in knot tying, harness use, verbal commands, and belay technique. Then up the wall you go. Believe us when we tell you that there are plenty of challenging elements for all levels, beginners to experts.
$79.00
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April 28 – May 2
We’ve scouted the Yucatan Peninsula to find the best adventures in the most exotic places and we’ve come up with an unforgettable itinerary. In just five days you’ll rappel down into an underground cenote, go snorkeling in awesome caves, 4x4 through the jungle, zip-line across luscious rain forests, hike through ancient Mayan ruins and much more!
$599.00
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March 20
Views, views, views! This epic nine-mile day hike will ascend from Blue Mountain to Bake Oven Knob to give you the most fantastic vistas in the area. Highlights include an amazing four-mile hike along the Appalachian Trail through dense forest before scrambling our way to the summit along rocky terrain.
$49.00
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March 25
Back by popular demand, we’re bringing all you Escapers together once again for our second happy hour event. Join us on the second floor of Triumph Brewery on Thursday, March 25 from 8 - 10 pm for a night of more sweet-free giveaways, drink specials and general tomfoolery. Yes, your first beer is still free!
Free!
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