Cultural and Natural History Cruises Brochure

Download our Cultural & Natural History Cruises brochure, with fascinating cruises from the Empires of the Mediterranean to the rivers of West Africa. Or request a print copy to be sent by mail.

Head ‘down under’ for a hiker’s dream journey on the South Island. Snorkel with dolphins on the Kaikoura Coast, hike on the ice of the Fox Glacier, explore the magnificent seaside trails of Abel Tasman National Park, overnight cruise in wondrous Milford Sound.

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Repertory Trips

In our repertoire of journeys we have many special adventures that are offered only every few years. If you see a repertory trip scheduled for this year, now is the time to go—as it may not be back for awhile! If you see a repertory trip that is of interest to you but does not have assigned dates, contact us to receive early notification of the trip dates. These special trips fill very quickly once the dates and prices are finalized. Descriptions of the trips are available below, but please note that there can be slight changes to the itinerary for future departures.

March 10-17, 2012	Snowshoeing in the Alps	Add to Compare Trips
April 4-17, 2012	Temples, Treasures and Teahouses	Add to Compare Trips
May 16-25, 2012	The Great Serengeti	Add to Compare Trips
May 22-30, 2012	Medieval France: The Lot Valley	Add to Compare Trips
May 29-June 27, 2012	Tibet: The World's Highest Trek	Add to Compare Trips
June 17-July 3, 2012	Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca	Add to Compare Trips
July 1-18, 2012	Chachapoyas Trek	Add to Compare Trips
August 6-22, 2012	Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca	Add to Compare Trips
October 17-November 9, 2012	Central Asia Explorer	Add to Compare Trips
October 24-November 17, 2012	Ultimate Everest	Add to Compare Trips
November 28-December 12, 2012	Tribal Ghana, Togo and Benin	Add to Compare Trips
February 2013	Zhivago's Siberia	Add to Compare Trips
February 8-16, 2013	Pagan Festivals of Sardinia	Add to Compare Trips
March 17-30, 2013	Heart of India: Tigers, Tribes and the Taj	Add to Compare Trips
May 2013	Trekking Peru's Sacred Mountain	Add to Compare Trips
May 16-31, 2013	Peru Festivals Trek	Add to Compare Trips
July 2013	Trekking Peru's Sacred Mountain	Add to Compare Trips
August 2013	K2 Advanced Base Camp Trek	Add to Compare Trips
September 2013	Hiking the French Pyrenees	Add to Compare Trips
September 2013	Tibet: The Ultimate Kham	Add to Compare Trips
May 2014	Mount Kailas: The Horse Year Pilgrimage	Add to Compare Trips

Repertory Trips

Royal Festivals, Mask Dances, Voodoo Spirits, Castles of ClayRepertory Trip: Next Offered November 28-December 12, 2012

with Gary McCueRepertory Trip: Next Offered August 2013

with Gary McCueRepertory Trip: Next Offered September 2013

Painterly Landscapes & Medieval Hilltowns of the Luberon Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Coastal Trails, Legends of Celtic France, and La Cuisine BretonneRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Glacial Cirques, Mountain Meadows, and the High Peaks of the PyreneesRepertory Trip: Next Offered September 2013

Country Walks, Prehistoric Caves, and Magnificent ChateauxRepertory Trip: Next Offered May 22-30, 2012

Winter Adventure in France and SwitzerlandRepertory Trip: Next Offered March 10-17, 2012

Royal Festivals, Mask Dances, Voodoo Spirits, Castles of ClayRepertory Trip: Next Offered November 28-December 12, 2012

A Cultural and Natural History JourneyRepertory Trip: Next Offered March 17-30, 2013

Traditions, Tigers & Temples from Madhya Pradesh to OrissaRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Country Hikes and Coastal Walks in Italy's Deep SouthRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Hiking and Cultural Adventures in the “Toe” of Italy’s BootRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Celebrating an Ancient Island CultureRepertory Trip: Next Offered February 8-16, 2013

Hiking Mt. Etna and the Aeolian IslandsRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Kyoto to Takayama: Exploring the Hidden Worlds of JapanRepertory Trip: Next Offered April 4-17, 2012

A Cultural Odyssey to Samarkand and BeyondRepertory Trip: Next Offered October 17-November 9, 2012

A Cultural Odyssey to Samarkand and BeyondRepertory Trip: Next Offered October 17-November 9, 2012

Nomadic Cultures, the Gobi Desert, and a Camel SafariRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Exploring Mongolia, Tuva & Lake BaikalRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

A Cultural and Natural History JourneyRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Camel Polo in the Gobi, Winter on Lake BaikalRepertory Trip: Next Offered February 2013

Adventurous Trek Circling Nepal’s “Mountain of the Spirit”Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Repertory Trip: Next Offered May 2014

The Greatest Mountain Adventure in the WorldRepertory Trip: Next Offered October 24-November 17, 2012

Adventurous Trek to the “Five Treasures of the Great Snows”Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Explore the Hidden World of Peru’s Cloud PeopleRepertory Trip: Next Offered July 1-18, 2012

Trek to the Incas’ “Cradle of Gold”Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

High Peaks and Sapphire Lakes of Peru’s Mountain RealmRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

The Ausangate Highlands, Machu Picchu, and the Qoyllur Rit’i & Corpus Christi FestivalsRepertory Trip: Next Offered May 16-31, 2013

Traditional Customs and Mores of the High Andean WorldRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Into the High Andean World of Apus, Incas and QuechuasRepertory Trip: Next Offered May 2013

Exploring Peru’s Finest Mountain RangeRepertory Trip: Next Offered June 17-July 3, 2012

Exploring Mongolia, Tuva & Lake BaikalRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Camel Polo in the Gobi, Winter on Lake BaikalRepertory Trip: Next Offered February 2013

Hiking in the Classic Bernese Oberland and Traditional Engadine ValleyRepertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Winter Adventure in France and SwitzerlandRepertory Trip: Next Offered March 10-17, 2012

Tanzania’s Ultimate Walking SafariRepertory Trip: Next Offered May 16-25, 2012

Repertory Trip: Next Offered May 2014

with Gary McCueRepertory Trip: Next Offered September 2013

Hike To Camp III on the North Face of EverestRepertory Trip: Next Offered May 29-June 27, 2012

Royal Festivals, Mask Dances, Voodoo Spirits, Castles of ClayRepertory Trip: Next Offered November 28-December 12, 2012

A Cultural Odyssey to Samarkand and BeyondRepertory Trip: Next Offered October 17-November 9, 2012

A Cultural Odyssey to Samarkand and BeyondRepertory Trip: Next Offered October 17-November 9, 2012

Royal Festivals, Mask Dances, Voodoo Spirits, Castles of Clay
Repertory Trip: Next Offered November 28-December 12, 2012

with Gary McCue
Repertory Trip: Next Offered August 2013

with Gary McCue
Repertory Trip: Next Offered September 2013

Painterly Landscapes & Medieval Hilltowns of the Luberon
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Coastal Trails, Legends of Celtic France, and La Cuisine Bretonne
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Glacial Cirques, Mountain Meadows, and the High Peaks of the Pyrenees
Repertory Trip: Next Offered September 2013

Country Walks, Prehistoric Caves, and Magnificent Chateaux
Repertory Trip: Next Offered May 22-30, 2012

Winter Adventure in France and Switzerland
Repertory Trip: Next Offered March 10-17, 2012

Royal Festivals, Mask Dances, Voodoo Spirits, Castles of Clay
Repertory Trip: Next Offered November 28-December 12, 2012

A Cultural and Natural History Journey
Repertory Trip: Next Offered March 17-30, 2013

Traditions, Tigers & Temples from Madhya Pradesh to Orissa
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Country Hikes and Coastal Walks in Italy's Deep South
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Hiking and Cultural Adventures in the “Toe” of Italy’s Boot
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Celebrating an Ancient Island Culture
Repertory Trip: Next Offered February 8-16, 2013

Hiking Mt. Etna and the Aeolian Islands
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Kyoto to Takayama: Exploring the Hidden Worlds of Japan
Repertory Trip: Next Offered April 4-17, 2012

A Cultural Odyssey to Samarkand and Beyond
Repertory Trip: Next Offered October 17-November 9, 2012

A Cultural Odyssey to Samarkand and Beyond
Repertory Trip: Next Offered October 17-November 9, 2012

Nomadic Cultures, the Gobi Desert, and a Camel Safari
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Exploring Mongolia, Tuva & Lake Baikal
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

A Cultural and Natural History Journey
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Camel Polo in the Gobi, Winter on Lake Baikal
Repertory Trip: Next Offered February 2013

Adventurous Trek Circling Nepal’s “Mountain of the Spirit”
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

The Greatest Mountain Adventure in the World
Repertory Trip: Next Offered October 24-November 17, 2012

Adventurous Trek to the “Five Treasures of the Great Snows”
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Explore the Hidden World of Peru’s Cloud People
Repertory Trip: Next Offered July 1-18, 2012

Trek to the Incas’ “Cradle of Gold”
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

High Peaks and Sapphire Lakes of Peru’s Mountain Realm
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

The Ausangate Highlands, Machu Picchu, and the Qoyllur Rit’i & Corpus Christi Festivals
Repertory Trip: Next Offered May 16-31, 2013

Traditional Customs and Mores of the High Andean World
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Into the High Andean World of Apus, Incas and Quechuas
Repertory Trip: Next Offered May 2013

Exploring Peru’s Finest Mountain Range
Repertory Trip: Next Offered June 17-July 3, 2012

Exploring Mongolia, Tuva & Lake Baikal
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Camel Polo in the Gobi, Winter on Lake Baikal
Repertory Trip: Next Offered February 2013

Hiking in the Classic Bernese Oberland and Traditional Engadine Valley
Repertory Trip: No Future Dates Set

Winter Adventure in France and Switzerland
Repertory Trip: Next Offered March 10-17, 2012

Tanzania’s Ultimate Walking Safari
Repertory Trip: Next Offered May 16-25, 2012

with Gary McCue
Repertory Trip: Next Offered September 2013

Hike To Camp III on the North Face of Everest
Repertory Trip: Next Offered May 29-June 27, 2012

Royal Festivals, Mask Dances, Voodoo Spirits, Castles of Clay
Repertory Trip: Next Offered November 28-December 12, 2012

A Cultural Odyssey to Samarkand and Beyond
Repertory Trip: Next Offered October 17-November 9, 2012

A Cultural Odyssey to Samarkand and Beyond
Repertory Trip: Next Offered October 17-November 9, 2012