| In
celebration of our 30th year of adventure, we're delighted to announce
that we have created 45 new trips and expeditions for the coming year!
Here is a peek at these great new journeys that span the globe. Our
full catalog is on its way to you—expect it in your mailbox in
early October. In the meantime, if you would like a detailed itinerary
for any of our trips, just give us a call at 1-800-368-2794 or email
us. We are thrilled about these new adventures, as well as our program
of classic journeys, and invite you to join us for another year of extraordinary
travel.
AFRICA
Hiker's
South Africa
Experience the most amazing hiking paradise on the African continent.
We hike inn-to-inn across glorious Table Mountain National Park, then
explore the stunning coast trails of Tsitsikamma, keeping an eye out
for spouting whales. We finish with phenomenal safari gameviewing from
elegant Ngala Tented Safari Camp in world-famous Kruger National Park.
For info, email our Africa
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Ultimate
Zambia Safari
Land of the legendary walking safari and the mighty Zambezi River, Zambia
is often called "the real Africa" because its environment
is as untamed as it was 50 years ago. We enjoy a quintessential walking
safari in South Luangwa National Park, a canoe safari on the Lower Zambezi,
and the unrivaled location of our lodge at the confluence of the Zambezi
and Chongwe Rivers, favorite wilderness haunt of explorer David Livingstone.
For info, email our Africa
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
In
the Wake of Cleopatra
The River Nile by sail! This traveler's dream odyssey explores by 8-passenger
dahabiya, the traditional two-masted yacht of the Nile. We
discover the great tombs and temples that line this legendary river
valley, as well as fascinating out-of-the-way sites that only small
yachts can reach. The great treasures of Cairo and the awe-inspiring
temples of Abu Simbel round out our wonderous journey.
For info, email our Africa
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Spirit
of Namibia
Namibia is a feast for the senses. In this world of desert wildlife
and infinite blue skies, we explore the massive Sossusvlei Dunes, the
game-filled savannas of world-famous Etosha National Park, and the stark
beauty of the Skeleton Coast wilderness along the wild Atlantic. Our
superbly located wilderness camps and lodges put us in the heart of
this celebrated landscape.
For info, email our Africa
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Rivers
of West Africa
The deltas of Senegal and The Gambia are an ethereal melding of river
and sea, with mangrove-lined canals, majestic groves of baobabs, bird-rich
islands, and ancient river villages. Aboard the intimate 34-guest yacht
Callisto with naturalist guides Lynn Mar and Sandra Fowkes,
we navigate the Gambia and Saloum rivers, discovering natural wonders
and an array of West African peoples.
For info, email our Africa
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
ASIA
Ultimate
Annapurna
One of the great treks of the world is the circuit around the mighty
Annapurna Himal. We have developed a unique new approach to this classic
trek, heading off the main trail to explore the newly opened Phu-Nar
region, with its undisturbed Tibetan culture, camping at glacier-ringed
Tilicho Lake (16,000'), then making a dramatic trans-Himalayan crossing
of the Annapurnas via Mesokanto Pass (16,730').
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Annapurna
Adventure
Experience the extraordinary beauty of Nepal an idyllic way—on
a lodge-to-lodge trek. We hike trails under the gaze of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri,
and Machapuchare and stay in charming lodges with private rooms, en
suite baths, and amazing views. At trek's end, we enjoy gameviewing
by elephant at renowned Tiger Tops, haunt of the rare Bengal tiger and
the one-horned rhino.
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Annapurna
Sanctuary
It's back! Trek to the mountain-ringed amphitheater aptly named the
Annapurna Sanctuary, one of the most spectacular places on earth. Our
journey into this intensely beautiful Himalayan cirque of ice-capped
peaks brings us the full spectrum of Nepal's glorious scenery, from
magnificent stands of rhododendrons to the classic villages of the Gurung
and Tamang clans.
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Everest
Adventure
It's back! The legendary peak of Everest dwarfs other mountains in many
ways, from its legacy as mountaineering's ultimate prize to the spiritual
esteem in which the Sherpa people hold it. As we trek to famous Tengboche
Monastery (12,500'), where Everest's striking summit is in view, we
enjoy the hospitality of the Sherpa people in their traditional Himalayan
villages.
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Heart
of Mongolia
Taking in the full sweep of Mongolian landscapes, from mountains to
deserts to rolling steppes, we journey across the land of Genghis Khan
to meet nomadic people who still live by the seasons with their herds,
ride horseback in the wildflower-carpeted Bulgan Mountains, and hike
in the Orkhon Valley, cradle of Mongolian civilization, with its ancient
shaman shrines.
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Heart
of Kham
A wild and untouched region of the Tibetan Plateau, Kham is home to
snow-capped peaks, magnificent monasteries, and the famous Khampa warriors,
with their tall leather boots and swashbuckling style. We explore Kham's
ancient trading towns, ethereal temples, pilgrim paths, and holy lakes,
camping en route. Our June trip visits sacred Mt. Genyen and our July
trip visits the spectacular Litang Horse Festival.
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
LATIN
AMERICA
Machu
Picchu Lodge to Lodge
The legendary Cordillera Vilcabamba is the steep green mountain range
that surrounds Machu Picchu, crowned by the ice peak of Salcantay (20,574').
With our lodge-to-lodge trek, we experience the joy of Andean trekking
without the need for camping, and our grand finale is an overnight at
the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, right next to the ruins.
For info, email our Latin
America Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Chachapoyas
Trek
Trek into the fascinating world of the Chachapoya—the Cloud People—creators
of a little-known civilization that once held sway over a wide swath
of the northern Peru. Our unique journey combines archaeology, mountain
adventure, and a challenging trek that links a treasure-trove of cliff
top tombs and hidden ruins.
For info, email our Latin
America Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Vilcabamba
to Ausangate
Trek in two unique Andean realms: in the cloud forests of the Cordillera
Urubamba, we trek through scenery as spectacular as that on the classic
Inca Trail yet we enjoy these trails virtually to ourselves; in the
high Cordillera Vilcanota, we hike below sacred Mt. Ausangate amid traditional
Quechua villages.
For info, email our Latin
America Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Choquequirao
to Machu Picchu
Perched on a knife-edged promontory above the roaring Rio Apurimac and
ringed by snow-capped mountains, Choquequirao is a true "lost city,"
yet this hidden Inca site has no road access and few visitors. Our challenging
trek brings us to Choquequirao (10,200') then onward across the entire
Cordillera Vilcabamba, with our final camp offering stunning views of
legendary Machu Picchu.
For info, email our Latin
America Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
La
Ruta Maya
It's back! In Guatemala and the Yucatan, the spectacular ruins of lavish
temple cities rise out of the rainforests to reveal the amazing story
of the Mayas. On an unforgettable journey, we experience the traditional
cultures of Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlán, visit colonial
Antigua, and explore hauntingly beautiful Palenque and towering Tikal,
one of the world's greatest archaeological sites.
For info, email our Latin
America Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
GALAPAGOS
Peru
& Galapagos
In one of the most fascinating travel combinations on the planet, we
explore the great Inca sites of Cusco, enjoy a memorable overnight at
legendary Machu Picchu, then fly out to Ecuador's Galapagos Islands
for a quintessential natural history cruise by luxurious small yacht.
For info, email our Galapagos
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Andes,
Amazon & Galapagos
Bringing together Ecuador's best cultural and wildlife treasures, we
explore Upper Amazonia from renowned Sacha Lodge, cruise the fascinating
Galapagos Islands by luxurious sailing yacht, then discover Ecuador's
traditional highland cultures from historic Hacienda Zuleta, nestled
in the Andes.
For info, email our Galapagos
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
EUROPE
England's
Lake District & Yorkshire Dales
We hike the impossibly romantic Lake District National Park, inspiration
for Wordsworth and Coleridge, and the glacier-carved valleys of Yorkshire
Dales National Park, where villages preserve centuries of history. The
good cheer of village life and rural pubs where we sip a pint with fellow
hikers add to the charm of our rambles in the English countryside.
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Trekking
in the Caucasus
Be among the first outsiders ever to trek on this special route! In
the rugged Caucasus, we hike across three distinct cultural regions—Kazbegi,
Khevsureti, and beautiful Tusheti, an ancient land with a rich heritage
and fantastic villages to explore. Along the way, we are warmly welcomed
as we visit ancient villages lost in time.
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Armenia
& Karabagh
We explore from bustling Yerevan, Armenia's ancient capital, to the
mountainous republic of Karabagh, discovering ancient monasteries, visiting
open-air markets, wine tasting, and soaking up the thermal waters at
a sunny spa town. We enjoy wonderful hospitality everywhere we go in
this welcoming land.
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Snowshoeing
in the Alps
Snowshoeing in deep, silent forests and winter-white meadows beneath
glistening snow peaks is an idyllic way to savor the glory of two unique
valleys nestled between France's Savoy region and Switzerland's Valais.
No prior experience is needed. Snowshoeing is just like hiking—sometimes
even more exciting and off the beaten path! Overnights are in charming
mountain lodges.
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Hike
to the Matterhorn
On this grand Alps adventure, we hike to the Matterhorn on a breathtaking
high-level route between the Simplon Pass and Zermatt—a continuation
of the legendary Haute Route trail, with a grand finale of the recently
completed Europaweg, a truly spectacular trail with astonishing views
of the Matterhorn.
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Tuscany
& the Italian Riviera
Medieval San Gimignano, with its skyline of 12th century towers, the
peaceful hilltop villages of the Garfagnana mountains, the walled city
of Lucca, birthplace of Puccini, and the fabled Italian Riviera are
all on this walking adventure, and at journeys end we hike the glorious
Portofino headlands above the sea.
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Black
Sea Voyage
The magnificent Black Sea coast, rimmed with ancient cities that span
the course of recorded history, is an ideal realm to explore by small
ship. Aboard the deluxe Corinthian II with art historian Mariana
Carpinisan of Georgetown University, we cruise from the northern coast
of Turkey to the Crimean Peninsula, with ports of call including Yalta,
Sevastopol, and lovely Odessa.
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Journey
of Aeneas
On this Mediterranean voyage inspired the poetry of Virgil, we trace
the epic journey of Aeneas, investigating layers of history and myth
as we explore this Trojan warrior's legendary wanderings. Guest lecturers,
including Donald White, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Classical Archaeology
at the University of Pennsylvania, bring alive the ancient world of
gods, oracles, and heroes. We voyage aboard the all-suite 114-guest
Corinthian II.
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
PACIFIC
Ultimate
Micronesia
Micronesia's tiny green isles encircled by the blue expanse of the Pacific
offer world-class sea kayaking, snorkeling in crystal-clear lagoons,
and a fascinating look into traditional cultures with an ancient connection
to the sea. On this lodge-based adventure with Trip Leader and marine
biologist Ron Leidich, our spectacular coral isles are Pohnpei and Palau,
each a magical world of its own.
For info, email our Pacific
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Total
Solar Eclipse in Polynesia—July 2009
A total solar eclipse is one of nature's most dramatic phenomena, when
the sun, moon, and earth are perfectly aligned and darkness washes over
the earth in the daylight. We invite you to experience this awesome
event aboard the luxurious Paul Gauguin on the turquoise seas
of the South Pacific. Expert astronomer Alex Filippenko, PhD, one of
UC Berkeley's most popular professors, will accompany us to share his
expert knowledge—his 7th eclipse program with us!
For info, email our Pacific
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
EXPLORATORIES
WT
Expeditions are our yearly collection of exploratories, rugged
treks, and dream journeys that reflect the passions of our most veteran
Trip Leaders and are designed with the seasoned traveler in mind.
ASIA
Tibet:
Trek to the Kangshung Face of Everest
with Devendra Basnet, May 2008
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Tibet:
The World's Highest Trek
with Gary McCue, May 2008
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Ultimate Dolpo Trek
with Gary McCue, June 2008
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
High
Trek in the Garhwal Himalaya
with Hashmat Singh, October 2008
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Indochine
Photo Adventure
with Dan Heller, October 2008
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Japan:
Shikoku Expedition
with Kate Ulberg, October 2008
For info,
email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Bathing
Monkeys, Dancing Cranes & Sapporo Winter Festival
with Kate Ulberg, January 2009
For info, email our Asia
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
AFRICA
Mauritania:
Sahara Desert Expedition
with Annie Hawkins, November 2008
For info, email our Africa
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Simian
Mountains & Cathedrals of Ethiopia
with Bruce Klepinger, January 2009
For info, email our Africa
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
EUROPE
Southern
Italy: Trails & Festivals of Puglia
with Nello de Libero, May 2008
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Medieval
France: Pilgrim's Villages of the Lot Valley
with Annie Hawkins, May 2008
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Ireland
Photo Expedition
with Brian McGilloway, May 2008
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Coastal
Trails & Villages of Brittany
with Nicos Caravellas, June 2008
For info, email our Europe
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
LATIN
AMERICA
Sacred
Ausangate: A Meditation Trek in the High Andes
with Mark Coleman and Andrea Heckman July 2008
For info, email our Latin
America Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
PACIFIC
Philippines:
Snorkeling the Islands of Palawan
with Lee Goldman, April 2008
For info, email our Pacific
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Misool
Archipelago Expedition
with Ethan Daniels, May 2008
For info, email our Pacific
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
Expedition
to Kalimantan
with Ivan Somlai, September 2008
For info, email our Pacific
Manager or call 1-800-368-2794
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