Thor Travel was established in 1986, primarily to service those Adelaide Bushwalkers who were interested in going further afield, and doing walking and camping tours overseas. Over the years, Thor Travel has gained a reputation as the Premier Specialist in Adventure Travel, including trekking, camping, cycling, skiing or kayaking trips worldwide. In addition, we have also expanded our expertise into"Non-adventure" destinations such as Bali, America or Europe.

From our humble beginnings of a staff of 2, we have grown over the years into a team of some six consultants, whose combined travel experience spans an impressive 7 continents.

Heading the team is Tashi Lachman, one of Australia’s experts in travel to remote destinations. Harking from Nepal, and of Tibetan origin, Tashi escorts our specialised trips to Tibet, Bhutan, South America, Central Asia, China and India and has travelled to and/or lived in many countries: India, Japan, Nepal, Africa, South America. Tashi has been in the travel industry for more than 20 years, taking on the role of Managing Director of Thor Travel in 1996, and has built the company into one that focuses on the twin concepts of "service" and "value for money". Tashi has instilled in all her staff the philosophy that the client's needs and interests are of primary concern, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality of service to you. Tashi@thorworldtravel.com
Assistant Manager, Sandra Worsfold, has travelled overland from Kathmandu to London and trekked around the Annapurna Circuit. She has also backpacked around South East Asia and travelled on the extensive train system in India. Her other exploits include walking in New Zealand, voyage to Antarctica, tours of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, and the Trans-Mongolian/Trans-Siberian rail trip. She has also toured Cuba and China, and In October 2005, she trekked the Inca Trail in Peru. She looks forward to her High Arctic Voyage in September 2006. Sandra is Adelaide’s Antarctic specialist.Sandra@thorworldtravel.com
James Atwell has travelled extensively throughout Latin America, travelling independently and overland from Buenos Aires to Los Angeles, and working in Central America as a tour leader, running trips from Mexico City to San Jose, Costa Rica. He has also lived in the UK, taking the opportunity to travel around Europe and getting to know the region. In November 2004 James undertook an overland journey from Spain to Cape Town, travelling through 21 different African nations and even visiting the famous Timbuktu! A keen scuba diver, James has been diving in many parts of the world, including Honduras, Belize, Mexico, Kenya, South Africa and even the UK. James has also travelled throughout Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Borneo. James has also travelled throughout Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia. He is looking forward to his diving trip in Micronesia in September 2006 and his Antarctic Voyage in December 2006. James@thorworldtravel.com
Gillian Fantarella is from the UK and has toured many parts of Europe. Gillian also spent a few months travelling America on a road trip which started in Colorado and ended in New York. Other destinations she has visited are Bali, Penang, Tasmania and backpacking through most of Australia, cruising the South Pacific and soaking up the sun in the Whitsundays. In July 2005, Gillian experienced the tropical summer of Cambodia and Vietnam! In February 2006 she was lucky enough to go to beautiful Nepal and trek in the Annapurna region followed by a whirl wind week in India taking in the sights & smells of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Gillian@thorworldtravel.com
Saffron Russell is from the UK and has recently settled in Adelaide. She has traveled extensively overland, from Borneo to Beijing incorporating ALL of the South-East Asia countries, her favorite being Indochina. Saffron worked for a Chinese Tour Company in London leading tours to China, where she has gained comprehensive knowledge of various parts of China. A recent overland trip has taken her from Athens to India travelling mainly by train. Experiences on this adventure include the Trans-Siberian railway through Russia, staying with nomad families in Mongolia, sampling the wonderful foods throughout China, 4wding through Tibet and rafting/trekking in Nepal, just to name a few. A keen trekker, Saffron has trekked to both sides of Everest Base Camp, climbed Mt Kinabalu and hiked in remote regions like the Mentawi Islands off the coast of Sumatra. Other travel experiences include Polynesia, considerable time in the USA, both working and traveling, and being from the UK she has visited many parts of Europe. This year Saffron is planning on conquering Mt Kilimanjaro!! saffron@thorworldtravel.com

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