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PROUDLY CELEBRATING OUR 29th ANNIVERSARY

Call for our detailed itinerary: North America 1-800-741-7956 • UK 0808-234-1714 • www.eldertreks.com2

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For all other photo credits, please visit www.eldertreks.com/2016_brochure_credits.html. Thank you to all who have given us photos from your ElderTreks adventures, participated in our annual photo contests, shared your photo albums with us on Facebook and to all others, who have posted their photographs online, to the public domain through Creative Commons licensing. Catalogue design by Gerald Alvarez

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF EXOTIC ADVENTURE TRAVEL FOR 50 PLUS ELDERTREKS is the world's first adventure travel company designed exclusively for people 50 and over. Established in 1987, ElderTreks offers active, off-the-beaten-path, small-group adventures by both land and sea in over 100 countries. Our journeys focus on adventure, culture and nature.

Celebrating 29 years of Unforgettable Adventures! All of us at ElderTreks could not be more excited about celebrating 29 years of running exotic adventures to some of the most remote and interesting places on earth. More importantly it is YOU, our loyal and valued travelers, who keep coming back that make us the most proud of our travel philosophies.

We continue to share our philosophies and attitudes with all who travel with ElderTreks while trying to leave a positive footprint both culturally and environmentally. Our fascinating and exotic world is filled with endless adventures whether it is an African safari, a tribal encounter, traveling aboard an icebreaker in Antarctica or hiking in the Himalayas. At ElderTreks it is our hope that you can experience a few of these incredible adventures with us.

With 29 years of experience, ElderTreks travels to over 100 different countries on every continent, including both polar regions. We have a new and exciting land adventure to El

Salvador & Nicaragua for 2016. Due to safety concerns, we have been forced to remove our Silk Road and Voodoo & Spirits of West Africa adventures this year. Our Chinese Silk Road and Stans of Central Asia trips continue to remain very popular. Our Cuba and Iran tours also continue to be high in demand. As well as being truly unique and fascinating destinations, the friendliness and warm welcomes from the locals help to make these tours, and your travel experience, especially rewarding. Ask to speak with one of our staff who have been there, or one of our past guests.

At ElderTreks we travel in small groups led by experienced guides. We practice sustainable, responsible travel with a caring attitude. We support numerous charities and truly care about the preservation and impact we have on the people and places we visit. We recently sponsored an orphanage in Uganda so that we can help provide shelter, love and hope to the children in need.

It is our goal to open the door to some of the most fascinating and wonderful places that our planet has to offer. Travel is our passion! We hope you will allow ElderTreks to share in your next adventure.

NATURALLY, YOU ARE INVITED.

Gary Murtagh President ElderTreks

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INTRODUCTION TO ELDERTREkSGreat Reasons to Travel with ElderTreks ...................6Adventure Travel How to pick the right trip for you ..............................7

Transportation .............................................................8Accommodations ..........................................................9The Experts Behind Your Adventure ..........................10Charity & Sustainability ..............................................11

AFRICA AND ThE MIDDLE EASTKingdoms of Southern Africa (South Africa, Swaziland & Lesotho) .............................13

Splendors of Southern Africa (Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe) ................................15

Malawi, Zambia & Zimbabwe.......................................16Madagascar ...................................................................19Kenya & Tanzania ........................................................21Ethiopia ........................................................................23Uganda & Rwanda ........................................................25Morocco ........................................................................26Tunisia ..........................................................................28Egypt .............................................................................30Iran ................................................................................32Oman ............................................................................35Classic Turkey ..............................................................36Eastern Turkey .............................................................38Jordan ...........................................................................40

ASIA AND ThE SOUTh PACIFICThe Caucasus (Azerbaijan, Armenia & Georgia) ............42Sri Lanka .......................................................................44Classic India .................................................................46Tribes & Temples of India ............................................49Mountains & Monasteries of Northern India (Ladakh, Dharamsala and the Golden Temple) ..............50

Nepal .............................................................................53Tibet ..............................................................................55Bhutan, Sikkim & Darjeeling ......................................56The Stans of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan) ..........................58

Silk Road China .............................................................61

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Classic China ..............................................................63Yunnan (China) ...........................................................64Mongolia .....................................................................67Thailand & Cambodia .................................................69Myanmar .....................................................................70Laos .............................................................................72Vietnam ......................................................................75Grand Southeast Asia (Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia) .......76

Borneo (Malaysia - Sabah & Sarawak) ...........................78Sumatra (Indonesia) ....................................................80Java & Bali (Indonesia) ................................................83Papua New Guinea .....................................................85Sailing French Polynesian Islands .............................86New Zealand ...............................................................88

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Cuba ............................................................................91Lost World of the Mayans (Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras & Belize) .....................92

El Salvador and Nicaragua .........................................95Costa Rica ...................................................................96Galapagos ...............................................................................99Peru - Cultural Journey .....................................................100Peru - Hiking the Inca Trail .......................................101Peru ........................................................................................102Argentina and Chile .............................................................105Patagonia Trekking (Argentina and Chile) ..........................107Hidden Treasures of South America (Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Bolivia) ................................108

Venezuela ..............................................................................110Colombia ................................................................................112Brazil ......................................................................................115Baja California - Among the Great Whales ................116Haida Gwaii by Sailboat (Formerly Queen Charlotte Islands) ............................119

Heli-Hiking in the Canadian Rockies ...........................121The Mighty St. Lawrence ...........................................122Circumnavigation of Newfoundland ....................... 123


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Transylvania (Hungary and Romania) .......................125Medieval Treasures of Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine) .....................127

Adriatic Adventure (Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Bosnia and Montenegro) .....129

Albania, Bulgaria & Macedonia ................................130Ancient Greece ..........................................................133The Baltics (Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia) .....................................135Iceland .......................................................................136Classic Turkey and Eastern Turkey (see pages 36-38)

ARCTIC & ANTARCTICAIntroduction & Ships ...............................................139Classic Antarctica & Circle Crossing ........................140Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake .............................142Voyage to the North Pole .........................................143 Explorers and Kings (Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula) ..... 144

Into the Northwest Passage: East to West .............146Out of the Northwest Passage: West to East .........149Heart of the Arctic ...................................................150Greenland and Wild Labrador .................................151Polar Bears of Churchill ............................................152Terms & Conditions .................................................154



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We cater to people 50 and over Travel with your peers on itineraries designed with YOU in mind. Companions over 18 years of age are welcome.

29 years of great adventuresTravel confidently, knowing that the people facilitating your adventures are veterans in the world of adventure travel.

Small group experience Maximum group size on ElderTreks land adventures is 16 — guaranteed!

ClubTrek Loyalty Program We have created ClubTrek to thank you for traveling with ElderTreks. You are automatically eligible for a 5% discount on future trips after you have traveled with us once.

Expedition ships, not cruise ships (Capacity of 12 – 200 passengers)

On our ship-based adventures, we use expedition ships — not cruise ships. Smaller vessels allow for more personal interaction and reduce our impact on the sites we visit. (Ship capacity is noted on the relevant trip page.)

Our trip length reflects Land days only — not air days.Our stated trip lengths refer to land days only. ElderTreks’ “Day 1” always refers to the “Arrival Day”. Some tour companies include flying days, which means that 1, 2 or 3 days of your trip are spent on an airplane. This falsely inflates the length of your trip, a practice that ElderTreks does not support.

hassle free — all-inclusive land packagesAll meals, accommodation, domestic transportation, transfers to and from the airport on arrival and departure days, domestic departure taxes (for flights that are included with our land tour), entrance fees, bottled water and tips for spot guides, drivers and tips at hotels and restaurants are included. If there is the rare exception to this rule, it will be clearly noted.

Freedom to choose the airline and routing of your choiceIt’s your choice to use your frequent flyer points, stop enroute, fly business class, arrive a few days early, or extend your stay. We offer personalized flight itineraries to suit your needs.

Experts with first-hand knowledgeWhen you book a trip with us, you have access to people who are well travelled. You’ll deal directly with experienced travel professionals who will answer all of your questions.

No mandatory single-supplement charge on land adventures

If you’re willing to share a room, there is no additional charge. We don’t penalize single travelers — we welcome you.

This excludes all extensions, Heli-hiking (121), Polar Bears of Churchill (151), Peru - Cultural Journey (100) and Peru - Hike Inca Trail (101).

Guaranteed Trips!Many of our departures are now guaranteed. You can easily recognize our ‘guaranteed trips’ with this icon (indicated on our website). This allows you to plan your trip, including air arrangements with complete confidence.

Genuine travel experiencesElderTreks takes you off-the-beaten-path on carefully crafted itineraries that are unique and thoughtfully planned. Our goal is not “5 star” accommodation, but rather a “5 star” experience. We do not support conveyor-belt tourism, where groups are pushed through a rigid itinerary at the expense of spontaneity. Instead, we bring you a genuine, one-of-a-kind travel experience.

Sustainable, responsible travelWe support a number of development projects throughout the world and we make sure that you have close contact with local people. During most of our programs, you will have the opportunity to visit schools and orphanages, including the orphanage sponsored by ElderTreks in Uganda (page 11).

Comfortable, charming accommodationsWe select hotels based on comfort, location and charm with private bathrooms. Shared bathrooms are only used where there is no alternative and such exceptions are clearly noted.

Outstanding guides!Guides can make or break a trip and greatly affect the experience our travelers have — few things are more important. We pride ourselves on having guides who are second to none.

The personal touchWe won’t force you to endure a pre-recorded voice when you call us during business hours. You will get a real person. Great service and a great attitude are at the core of what we do.

Social mediaStay up to date with ‘What’s New’, find inspiration for a new trip or simply enjoy in sharing travel experiences with others. We invite you to connect with us:

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www.facebook.com/ElderTreks

twitter.com/ElderTreks

www.youtube.com/eldertreksvideo

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Adventure travel is about traveling in small groups on active itineraries, often in remote, exotic locations. To help you decide if adventure travel is right for you, please use the following criteria as a guide:

• Do you enjoy walking and outdoor activities?

• Are you curious and interested in learning about new environments, wildlife and cultures?

• Do you like to go off-the-beaten path?

• Do you enjoy meeting and traveling with other people?

• Do you savor travel to areas where physical and social conditions are different — sometimes very different — from those in more developed countries?

If this sounds like your idea of travel, then we think you’ll love our adventures. If you have any further questions about adventure travel, please call us.

COMFORT LEVELFor each trip, you will find a description of “comfort level”. Comfort levels are intended to provide you with an idea of how strenuous or easy a trip may be in terms of high altitude, road conditions and long drives.

Accommodations will have their own category.

You will find a description of the comfort level for each adventure on each trip page in the catalogue and on each detailed itinerary (not including extensions). Please call our office if you would like a detailed itinerary for any trip(s).

hIGh ELEVATION TRAVELFor high elevation trips we indicate the number of days where our travel takes us in excess of 9,000 feet. If high elevation is of concern to you, please be aware that the elevations can be much greater than 9,000 feet. You can request a detailed itinerary or call our office for further details on any high elevation trip.

High elevation destinations can be among the most fascinating and rewarding experiences. However, the risks of altitude sickness are real and can be serious. ElderTreks plans and runs our adventures with acclimatization in mind to minimize the effects of high elevation. This does not remove personal responsibility in terms of seeking advice from your doctor or travel clinic.

SAFETY FIRSTYour personal safety is our paramount concern. Expert guides, proper equipment and well-researched itineraries are the foundation of our adventures. Whether you’re in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia or the rainforests of Costa Rica, rest assured that safety is an integral element in the design of your trip.

ACTIVITY LEVELS Please use the following rating system as a GUIDELINE ONLY when choosing the proper trip for YOU based on your physical capabilities and your desire for physical activity:

1) Easy: You must be able to hike up to 1 or 2 hours, often walking through archeological sites, towns/cities and/or rainforests with varying levels of rugged terrain. You must be able to walk at least 1 mile (1.6 km) with various slope grades that can be slippery, depending on conditions.

2) Moderately Easy: You must be able to hike up to 3 hours, often walking through archeological sites, towns/cities and/or rainforests with varying levels of rugged terrain. You must be able to walk at least 2 miles (approx. 3 km) with various slope

A NOTE ABOUT EXPLORATORY TRIPS:Exploratory Trips are more adventurous than our regular trips because some elements of the trip are designed as the group travels. There are many wonderful surprises, but you may also experience unexpected challenges. These tours are best suited for active travelers who enjoy less structure and more exploration.

grades that can be slippery, depending on conditions.

3) Moderate: You must be able to hike up to 4 hours, often walking through archeological sites, towns/cities and/or rainforests with varying levels of rugged terrain. You must be able to walk at least 3 miles (approx. 5 km) with various slope grades that can be slippery, depending on conditions.

4) Moderately Challenging: You must be able to hike up to 5 hours, often walking through archeological sites, towns/cities and/or rainforests with varying levels of rugged terrain. You must be able to walk at least 4 miles (approx 6 km) with various slope grades that can be slippery, depending on conditions.

5) Challenging: You must be able to hike 5 OR MORE hours, often walking through archeological sites, towns/cities and/or rainforests with varying levels of rugged terrain. You must be able to walk at least 5 miles (approx. 8 km) with various slope grades that can be slippery, depending on conditions.

Please note: The challenging aspects of each tour may vary based on many factors which can include but are not limited to: participants physical fitness levels, seasonality, weather, terrain, grade, duration and number of hiking opportunities. Based on these variables, it is impossible to provide an absolute rating system that works perfectly for all the tours we operate around the world.It is imperative that all tour participants are physically fit and can complete the trip on their own without assistance. If not, the tour leader has the sole right to dismiss you from the trip (at your expense) as you could compromise the safety and enjoyment for all participants of the tour, including yourself.

If you have any concerns regarding Activity or Elevation Levels, please contact our office for more information.


TRANSPORTATION: PRIVATE, COMFORTABLE & A LITTLE BIT WILD!With ElderTreks, you travel in private ground transportation on all land itineraries, allowing for flexibility and maximum spontaneity. We feel that getting there can also be half the fun and part of the adventure when you ride elephants, travel by camel, go on a riverboat safari or let the wind carry you across gentle waters under full sail. Below are examples of the various types of transportation that we use on our trips.

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ACCOMMODATIONSOne of the most important elements of any trip is where you rest your head at night. ElderTreks normally uses comfortable, well-located accommodations with private bathroom facilities. If there are any exceptions to this rule (such as an overnight stay with hilltribes in northern Thailand) these nights are clearly marked.

In big cities we sometimes use larger hotels but normally we try to use accommodations which reflect the local culture, offer great service, allow you to relax and simply savor your travel experience.

MEALS Food is an essential ingredient in our extensive menu of cultural experiences. We serve delicious, wholesome foods in settings that range from small, local eateries to elegant retreats. Our aim is to satisfy the food-lover in you while introducing you to the world’s diverse and exotic cuisines.


Richard Mendis Sri-Lanka

David Roth Asia, Africa, Latin America

Ham Juuko Uganda, East Africa

Gugga EiríksdóttirIceland

LucasMhinaEast Africa

ThuyNghiemVietnam

NitinDhamiAsia, Papua New Guinea,Africa

Christos LepourasGreece

DuaneRankinAfrica

LajosNemethAsia, Africa, Europe

Carlos MauersAfrica

Guiper RosalesCentral America

ClaudioPortalEurope, Asia, Latin America, Africa

Erdinc TuncbilekTurkey

ManuelVelazcoLatin America

CharlieTsaiAsia

FatimaNejadveisiIran

ClairePrestAsia, Europe, Africa

EricFenglerLatin America,Asia, Europe

GuilhermeStamato“Gafa”Brazil, Latin America

Helen TaitNew Zealand

AlexNodarseCuba

LovemoreMachipisaAfrica

RogerBurrowsEurope, Asia, Africa, Middle East

Sammy TilahunEthiopia

AbdelSebakEgypt, Middle East

Sahil ChowflaIndia, Tibet, Nepal

Damla Arslan Turkey

Walt BruwerAfrica

TomasHavlicekEurope

Olman QuirosCemtral America

Mayur Hada India

Zanarison ‘Jeff’ Zephyrin Madagascar

Turin TunmawBurma

SamirHaritMorocco

Suzanne Ivan (Manka)Europe

Kamel BoukariTunisia, Middle East

Chonrudee ‘Jib’ Karndee South East Asia

Ganesh SrinivasanAsia

Jamilla LaghniJordan, Middle East

Top row: Scott, Tine, Chelsey, Peter, Sofia, Gary. Bottom row: Gerry, Gillian, Candice, Rhea, Patricia, Diane.

Dedication, organization, experience and a caring attitude toward our travelers and the communities that we visit are at the heart of ElderTreks philosophy.

Go to our website and click on Tour Leaders on the side bar or go to www.eldertreks.com/leaders.php for each tour leaders’ bio and a list of trips assigned to YOUR FAVOURITE TOUR LEADER(S).

JOIN YOUR FAVORITE TOUR LEADER ON YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

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CHARITIES

In 2016, ElderTreks is hoping to do our part to help save the Sumatran rhino. We are now visiting Way Kampas in Sumatra, a remote park that is home to 40 percent of the remaining 100 Sumatran rhinos left worldwide. We have made a proposal to help bring much needed revenue to the surrounding communities through increased tourism which we hope will raise awareness and therefore remove the threat of poaching of these endangered animals. We will also be making a donation for every group that will visit the Rhino Breeding Center and we have offered to build a viewing platform to remove any disruption caused by visiting groups. The platform will allow us to view the rhinos but will camouflage us from them.

• In 2012, to mark our 25th Anniversary, Eldertreks sponsored an orphanage in Uganda which is run by a remarkable Canadian woman, Carli Travers. Carli and her Ugandan husband give love and hope to children who would otherwise have neither.

To find out more or to donate, visit www.carliskids.com.

• ElderTreks supports orphanages, schools, villages and conservation groups throughout the world. We have built two homes for abandoned women and children in Madagascar. We support orphanages in India, China, Madagascar, Turkey & Mongolia as well as schools in Vietnam, Yunnan, Tibet and Tanzania. The many ways that we have given assistance include donations of clothes, food, clean drinking water, school supplies and financial aid; we continuously help to protect the local flora and fauna.

In Laos, ElderTreks sponsored book parties, for much needed books, in rural schools. ElderTreks helped bring a little girl from Vietnam to the U.S. for reconstruction facial surgery. Today, Nhi’s smile says it all. Also in Vietnam, we worked with a unique grassroots initiative to provide wheelchairs for handicapped children.

• ElderTreks supported the Parkinson Society of Canada. For 5 years, ElderTreks donated

ElderTreks supports Carli’s orphanage in Uganda

Zorro - ElderTreks’ adopted cheetah - De Wilt Cheetah Sanctuary

the Grand Prize draw for the annual Parkinson’s Superwalk.

SUSTAINABILITY

• On our land-based adventures, group sizes do not exceed 16 travelers. By traveling in smaller groups, the social and physical impacts are minimized.

• On our ship-based adventures, we use expedition style ships — not cruise ships. Smaller vessels reduce our impact on the sites we visit.

• We facilitate meaningful, non- exploitive exchanges between our travelers and local people.

• We work with local businesses and smaller hotels and accommodations wherever possible.

• We visit important natural areas, helping to demonstrate that sensitive tourism can provide a viable alternative to natural resource depletion.


Fact File• 25 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Pretoria and finish in Cape

Town, South Africa• All meals includedhighlights • Visit 3 African countries• Learn about Cheetahs up close and at full

speed at DeWilt Cheetah Sanctuary• Safari in Kruger National Park• Visit the Kingdoms of Swaziland &

Lesotho• Enjoy Swazi culture at Umphakatsi• Mlilwane Wildlife Bush Walk• Game viewing in Hluhluwe Imfolozi

Park, Zululand• Visit Ladysmith in the Free State and the

Battlefields of the Anglo-Boer War• Learn about Swazi, Zulu and Basotho

tribes• See 200 million year old dinosaur

footprints• See the Valley of Desolation in the Karoo• Drive the Garden Route to Cape Town• Enjoy the sites of Cape Town• Drive to the Cape of Good Hope• Enjoy South African wines in

Stellenbosch

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Johannesburg, South AfricaDay 2: Pretoria City Sites, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife CentreDay 3: Misty Mountain, South African Natural Heritage Site, to MapumalangaDay 4: Timbavati Safari Lodge - Evening game drive/sundownerDay 5: Kruger National Park - Full day safariDay 6: To Swaziland, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Bush Walk, Swazi Chief visitDay 7: Kingdom of Swaziland, Royal National ParkDay 8: Return to South Africa- ZululandDay 9: iSimangaliso Wetland Park (UNESCO)Day 10: Full Day Safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi ParkDay 11: To Kloof, DurbanDay 12: Harrismith, Drakensburg EscarpmentDay 13: Drakensberg Mountains and Zulu Communities Day 14: To the Kingdom of LesothoDay 15: Ramabanta, Botso’ela WaterfallDay 16: Return to South Africa via ‘The Place of the Wind’Day 17: Graaff-Reinet, Valley of Desolation in the Great KarooDay 18: Tsitsikamma N.P.; The Garden RouteDay 19: Knysna - Featherbed Nature ReserveDay 20: To Oudtshoorn - Ostrich Farm, Cango CavesDay 21: To Cape TownDay 22: Table Mountain, Robben IslandDay 23: Coastal Drive to Cape Point, Good Hope Nature ReserveDay 24: Stellenbosch, Wine TourDay 25: Depart Cape Town, South Africa

Departure Dates & PricesFeb 16 – Mar 11, 2016 - Oct 19 – Nov 12, 2016 - Mar 02 – Mar 26, 2017 - Oct 05 – Oct 29, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Some long drives and bumpy roads.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges, all with private washrooms. Four nights are basic with generators and limited electricity.

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kingdoms ofSouthern Africa

South Africa, Swaziland &

Lesotho

Superb game viewing, fascinating tribal cultures, stunning scenery and visits to three southern African countries make this journey a truly unique adventure. Learn about the Swazi, Zulu and Basotho tribes. Travel through South Africa and the Kingdoms of Swaziland and Lesotho. Enjoy South Africa’s most famous national parks teaming with wildlife.

Beginning in Pretoria, we visit the De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre before traveling to world-famous Kruger National Park in search of the “Big Five” - lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos.

Visit the Kingdom of Swaziland, with its mountainous grandeur, lush forests and game viewing in Royal Hlane National Park. Spend an afternoon with a Swazi lady chief and learn about their culture, including the energetic Sibhaca Dance. Encounter the Zulu, visit St. Lucia Wetlands and Hluhluwe, famous for it’s success with rhino breeding.

In the Kingdom of Lesotho, visit a Basotho Cultural Village and hike to the beautiful Botso’ela Waterfall. Drive into the “Karoo” and the town of Graaff-Reinet, known for its national monuments. Hike to the viewpoint of the awe-inspiring Valley of Desolation before overnighting in Karoo National Park. Drive through Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park and along the Garden route, including a boat trip from Knysna to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. From Cape Town, visit Cape Point as well as Robben Island and enjoy the view atop Table Mountain, reached by cable car.

Our three-country journey concludes in stunning Cape Town, the perfect place to raise a glass of South African wine with a toast to this superb adventure.

Africa’s endangered Wild Dog

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Fact File• 25 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Windhoek, Namibia, finish in

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe• All meals included• Includes 1 internal flight

highlights • Climb the Sossusvlei Dunes• Encounter the tribal Himba, Zemba &

Bushmen• Safari in Etosha and Chobe National

Parks• Explore the Okavango Delta by Mokoros

and Flight• Zambezi sunset cruise• See Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Departure Dates & PricesMar 13 – Apr 06, 2016 - Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2016 - Mar 13 – Apr 06, 2017 - Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2017 - Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Some rough/dusty roads and long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms. Single Supplement may not be available for some nights of the tour.

Encounter the magic of Southern Africa - superb safaris, massive sand dunes, fascinating tribes, vast deltas and thundering waterfalls. The countries of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe offer incredible diversity and adventure.

Beginning in Namibia, explore the 1,000-foot-high Sossusvlei Dunes which will leave you in awe, as will game viewing in Etosha, Namibia’s premier national park. Meet the fascinating Bushmen and the remote Himba and Zemba tribes.

In Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a huge natural wetland region that attracts abundant bird and wildlife. We explore the Delta on foot; by dugout canoe poled by local boatmen and get a bird’s eye view of this vast green wilderness during an exciting Delta flight. Search for elephant herds, rhinos and lions and much more in Chobe National Park.

Feel the raging torrents of Victoria Falls, known as the “Smoke That Thunders”. Reflect on the wonders of our Southern Africa safari during a leisurely sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. We conclude our trip in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Extension Cape Town 5 land days: Start and finish in Cape Town. Price: 2016 2017

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Sossusvlei Dunes

Namibia, Botswana& Zimbabwe

Splendors of Southern Africa

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Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Windhoek, NamibiaDay 2: To SossusvleiDay 3: Sesriem and SossusvleiDay 4: Namib-Naukluft National Park & Kuiseb Canyon, SwakopmundDay 5: To DamaralandDay 6: Damaraland Bushman, petroglyphs and the Petrified ForestDay 7: To Opuwo, KaokolandDay 8: Himba and Zemba tribesDay 9: To OutjoDay 10: To Etosha National Park - HalaliDay 11: Etosha National Park - NamutoniDays 12-13: Etosha National Park - OnkoshiDay 14: To Guest FarmDays 15-16: Bushmen Experience, to Rundu, Kavango RiverDays 17-19: To Okavango Delta, BotswanaDay 20: Fly over the Delta to Chobe N.P.Day 21: Chobe National ParkDay 22: To Victoria Falls, ZimbabweDay 23: Victoria Falls, ‘Life of Livingston’ by Local Historian Day 24: Victoria Falls - Helicopter or Lion Walk, Zambezi sunset cruise Day 25: Depart Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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Fact File• 21 days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Lilongwe, Malawi and finish in

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe• All meals included

highlights • Feel the thunder of Victoria Falls (UNESCO)• Explore Great Zimbabwe ruins (UNESCO)• Enjoy game drives in Hwange, Matobo

(UNESCO), Matusadona N.P, South Luangwa N.P, Lake Malawi N.P., Lower Zambezi N.P.

• Enjoy visits to local villages and schools• Khami ruins, (UNESCO)

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrival into Lilongwe, MalawiDay 2: Explore Lilongwe, to Lake MalawiDay 3: Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi National ParkDays 4-5: Liwonde National ParkDay 6: To Kungoni Centre of Culture and Art (Mua Mission), To LilongweDays 7-8: South Luangwa, Zambia, game drivesDay 9: To ChipataDay 10: To Lusaka

Days 11-12: Lower Zambezi River & National ParkDay 13: Lake Kariba, ZimbabweDay 14: To Great Zimbabwe RuinsDay 15: Great Zimbabwe, Matobo National Park, Khami RuinsDay 16: Matobo - Bushman Paintings, Rhodes Grave, Rhino HikeDay 17: To Hwange National ParkDay 18: Hwange National Park - game drivesDay 19: Feel the Thunder of Victoria Falls, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Life & Times of Stanely & LivingstoneDay 20: Walking with Lions, High Tea & Farewell DinnerDay 21: Depart Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Departure Dates & PricesSep 26 – Oct 16, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Some long drives and unpaved roads, especially during safaris. Temperatures can be very hot.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bath-rooms. Single Supplement rooms may not be available for all nights during the tour.

Experience a part of Africa that does not get the crowds but could easily be considered some of Africa’s greatest gems - Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe! Superb game viewing, ancient ruins, local village encounters including school visits and of course, the thunder of Victoria Falls and sunset cruise on the Zambezi make this an exhilarating African journey.

In Malawi, explore the capital city of Lilongwe

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before our journey takes us to Cape Maclear, Lake Malawi and Liwande National Parks, with it’s excellent wildlife viewing.

In Zambia, enjoy safaris in South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks, keeping an eye out for elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, lion, hyena, leopard and wild dog. Our urban explo-rations take us to Chipata, a regional capital known for it’s Tribal textiles and the capital city of Lusaka.

Impressive Victoria Falls is perhaps Zimba-bwe’s most famous site but Zimbabwe has so much more to offer. Enjoy the thrill of visiting some of Africa’s best game parks including Hwange, Mapoto and Matusadona N.P. See ancient bushmen paintings, the most impres-sive sub Saharan ruins at Great Zimbabwe and enjoy the rare experience of walking with lions.

Experience a ‘Forgotten Africa’ that you will not soon forget!

Victoria Falls

Malawi, zambia & zimbabwe

$11,995 USD

Victoria Falls


Fact File• 18 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• All meals included• Start and finish in Antananarivo• Includes 3 domestic flights highlights • Wildlife hikes in Berenty Reserve and

the National Parks of Ranomafana, Isalo and Zombitse

• Home to 18 different tribes• Native species (such as lemurs) found

nowhere else on earth• Enjoy the culture and scenery of the

highlands and lowlands of Madagascar• Bird, lemur and reptile viewing

in Analamazaotra Special Reserve (Perinet)

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in AntananarivoDay 2: AntananarivoDay 3: Madagascar HighlandsDay 4: To Ranomafana Rainforest via AmbositraDay 5: Ranomafana RainforestDay 6: To FianarantsoaDay 7: Tea Plantation, Fianarantsoa tourDay 8: Anja park hike, to IsaloDay 9: Isalo National ParkDay 10: To Tana via TulearDay 11: Fly to Fort Dauphin, to Berenty Day 12: Berenty - Madagascar’s premier reserve!Day 13: Berenty, To Fort Dauphin, Nahampoana ReserveDay 14: Fly to AntananarivoDay 15: To Analamazaotra Special Reserve (Perinet)Day 16: Analamazaotra Special ReserveDay 17: Andasibe to AntananarivoDay 18: Depart Antananarivo

Departure Dates & PricesOct 07 – Oct 24, 2016 - Apr 28 – May 15, 2017 - Oct 06 – Oct 23, 2017 -

Activity Level: 3 Comfort Level: Some rough/dusty roads and long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms. Single supplement may not be possible during 4 nights of this tour.

Madagascar is like no other place on earth! Eighty percent of its flora and fauna are found nowhere else. With over 100 differ-ent species and sub-species of lemurs, 108 endemic birds, unusual plant life, a fasci-nating culture of 18 distinct tribes, plus strong Indo-Malay and French influences, Madagascar is an ideal destination for the adventure traveler.

The journey starts in Antananarivo with a city tour, followed by a visit to Ambohimanga, where former Merina monarchs had their summer palaces. Our journey continues to Ranomafana, known for its thermal baths and a namesake national park, where we search for lemurs and endemic bird species in a lush rainforest.

In Isalo National Park, we encounter wildlife while exploring grassy plains and sandstone ridges (with fanciful hoodoos). En route to Berenty Reserve, explore the Antanosy tombs. In the park, wander through spiny forests, famous for their varied and abundant wildlife. See ringtail lemurs, sifakas and nocturnal lemurs - and if we’re fortunate, we may see striped civ-ets and “flying foxes”!

We wrap up our adventure with a day of bird, lemur and reptile viewing in Analamazaotra Special Reserve (Perinet) before our return to Antananarivo.

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Land of the lemurs

Includes World Famous Berenty Reserve

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Fact File• 20 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Nairobi, finish in Stone Town• All meals included• Includes 1 internal flighthighlights • Safaris in Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha,

Lake Manyara, Serengeti (UNESCO), Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater (UNESCO)

• Search for elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, gazelles, wildebeest and other wildlife

• Visit Maasai and Nomadic Bushman• See Mt. Kilimanjaro (weather permitting)• Optional Serengeti Balloon Ride• See Olduvai Gorge• Zanzibar, the spice island

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The great parks of East Africa - the Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, offer a unique and overwhelming wildlife safari expe-rience that is simply unequaled. The Maasai Mara and Serengeti are argu-ably the most famous game parks in the world and home to the greatest wildlife migration on earth. Millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles cross crocodile-infested rivers and are hunted by lions, leopards and cheetahs in a spectacle of survival to reach greener pastures. Our views of Ngorongoro Crater will simply be unforgettable. The crater is home to over 20,000 large animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos. Tarangire’s open savannah with it’s primeval bao-bab trees is filled with roaming herds of elephants and an impressive array of predators.

Enjoy tribal encounters with the Maasai and the nomadic bushman, which are truly unforgettable experi-ences. Our safari concludes in historic Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Serengeti Balloon Safari OptionWitness sunrise on the Serengeti from a hot-air balloon. Price: from

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Nairobi, KenyaDay 2: Giraffe Center/Karen Blixen Museum, to Sweetwater ReserveDay 3: Sweetwaters and Chimpanzee SanctuaryDay 4: To Lake NaivashaDay 5: To Maasai Mara National ParkDay 6: Masai Mara National ParkDay 7: To the Serengeti, TanzaniaDay 8-9: Widlife Viewing in the SerengetiDay 10: Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai GorgeDay 11: Ngorongoro CraterDay 12: Lake Eyasi Bushman ExperienceDay 13: Mto Wa Mbu Village visitDay 14: Lake Manyara safari, To TarangireDay 15: Safari in Tarangire National ParkDay 16: To Arusha, fly to ZanzibarDay 17: Snorkeling, ‘Dhow’ Sunset SailingDay 18: Explore Historic & Cultural ZanzibarDay 19: Sights and Sounds of Stone TownDay 20: Depart Zanzibar

Departure Dates & PricesOct 31 – Nov 19, 2016 - Oct 31 – Nov 19, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2Comfort Level: Some rough/dusty roads and long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotel/lodges with private bath-rooms. Features 5 or more nights in semi-permanent tented camps.

$550 USD

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Gelada baboon


Fact File• 23 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• All meals included• Start and finish in Addis Ababa• Includes 3 domestic flights

highlights • Visit 5 UNESCO sites• Explore the monastery churches of Lake

Tana• Hike in the stunning Simien Mountains• Visit the monolithic churches of Lalibela• Visit the sites in Axum and Gondar• Omo Valley• Journey to the Blue River• Encounter the Mursi, Caro, Hamer and

Dorze tribes

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Addis AbabaDay 2: Fly to Bahir Dar and the Blue NileDay 3: To Gondar, Timket Festival (January Departures only)Day 4: Timket and Gondar Sightseeing, To Simien MountainsDay 5: Simien MountainsDay 6: To AxumDay 7: Axum, City Sights

Day 8: Fly to Lalibela and the Northern ChurchesDay 9: LalibelaDay 10: Fly to Addis AbabaDay 11: Addis Ababa SitesDay 12: Lake LanganoDay 13: To Arba MinchDay 14: Lake ChamoDay 15: Arba Minch, to JinkaDay 16: Mursi Tribal EncounterDay 17: TurmiDay 18: Murele, Omo Bend and Karo PeopleDay 19: Arba Minch via Konso, Arbore Tribe Day 20: Shenkele Game Reserve, AwassaDay 21: Fish Market and Lake AwassaDay 22: Addis AbabaDay 23: Depart Addis Ababa

Departure Dates & Prices* Jan 16 – Feb 07, 2016 - Apr 06 – Apr 28, 2016 - ✝ Sept 16 – Oct 08, 2016 - * Jan 15 – Feb 06, 2017 - Apr 06 – Apr 28, 2017 - ✝ Sept 16 – Oct 08, 2017 - Nov 01 – Nov 23, 2017 -

✝Festival of Meskel in Addis Ababa *Festival of Timket in Gondar

Activity Level: 3 Comfort Level: 5 days over 9,000 feet. Some rough/dusty roads and long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels in the north and the south, but the accommodations in the south are more basic. All have private bathrooms.

Few places offer such a myriad of experiences for the traveler as Ethiopia. Much of the fascination of this country lies in its many historical sites. According to legend, the first Ethiopian king, Menelik, was the son of the biblical King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba! Ethiopia also has nine national parks, protecting many of its endemic species. The ancient tribal culture compliments the unique history and nature of Ethiopia. Experience tribal cultures such as the Hamer,

the Mursi and the Dorze whose traditional lifestyle is a stark contrast to our modern life. We explore Ethiopia, using the capital of Addis Ababa as our base. We travel to the historic north to see the Blue Nile Falls before taking a boat journey across the Blue Nile. We visit a monastery church on Lake Tana before traveling to Gondar, our base for exploring the incredibly scenic Simien Mountains. We explore Lalibela and the monolithic churches carved out of pink granite that date back to the 12th century. We visit Axum, the home of the Queen of Sheba in the 10th century, where we see the stelae and some of the crowns of former kings. Axum is also reputed to be the resting place of The Ark of the Covenant. Returning to our base in Addis Ababa, we then head to the tribal south, into the Omo Valley. We take a boat trip on Lake Chamo for crocodile and hippo spotting and then visit a Konso village. Our journey takes us into the region of the Mursi people, whose women have the practice of using disks to expand their lower lip. We go “off-roading” to the River Omo, then on to Turmi to visit the Hamer and other indigenous tribes. We travel up through the Rift Valley, concluding our journey back in Addis Ababa.

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Mountain Gorilla - Silverback, the alpha male


Fact File• 18 land days• Maximum 16 travellers• Start in Entebbe, Uganda, finish in Kigali, Rwanda• All meals included

highlights • Trek and search for mountain gorillas• Search for elephants, lions, rhinos,

hippos, giraffes and other wildlife• Enjoy safaris in: Murchison Falls, Queen

Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable forest (UNESCO) and Volcanoes National Park

• Visit a rhino sanctuary• Enjoy Kibale NP and Ngamba Island

chimpanzee sanctuary• Search for the massive, rare Shoebill• Search for tree climbing lions in Ishasha

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including red-tail monkeys, olive baboons, black and white colobus and red colobus monkeys.

Uganda offers much more than gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. In Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, you can view lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, topis and hartebeests, not to mention over 1,000 different bird species including the impressive grey crowned crane, the national bird of Uganda. Continuing to Ishasha, we have a rare opportunity to see the tree-climbing lions perched in the fig trees.

Enjoy several boat excursions on the Nile while searching for hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife. Journey to thunderous Murchison Falls and the delta to search for the magnificent, massive and rare shoebill stork. Journey across the equator and visit the Great East Rift Valley.

While in Rwanda, we visit Volcanoes National Park, which is home to several gorilla families. We continue to Kigali where we visit several sites including the Genocide Museum.

Not only does Uganda & Rwanda offer an incredible wildlife experience, but it is also culturally rich, and has arguably the friendliest people in all of Africa. Journey to this unique land of impressive wildlife, a welcoming people and a great ape experience like no other on earth.

Ishasha - Famous for it’s tree climbing lions

Uganda & RWANDA

Includes 2 Gorilla and 2 Chimpanzee encounters

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in EntebbeDay 2: Botanical Gardens & Ngamba Island Chimpanzee SanctuaryDay 3: To Kampala, Abetavu Children’s VillageDay 4: Rhino Sanctuary, to Murchison Falls N.P.Day 5: Murchison Falls, game drivesDay 6: Murchison Falls, Delta & game drivesDay 7: To KibaleDay 8: Chimp TrekkingDay 9: To Queen Elizabeth National ParkDay 10: To IshashaDay 11: Ishasha, Search for Tree-climbing LionsDay 12: To Bwindi Impenetrable ForestDay 13: Gorilla Trekking - BwindiDay 14: Bwindi Impenetrable ForestDay 15: To RwandaDay 16: Gorilla Trekking - Volcanoes National Park Day 17: Kigali Day 18: Depart Kigali

Departure Dates & PricesJan 14 – Jan 31, 2016 - Jan 13 – Jan 30, 2017 - Note: price does not include gorilla and chimp permits.

Activity Level: 2-5 Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking involves hiking/climbing over some rough and dense terrain. Gorilla trekking will likely be 2-6 hours.Comfort Level: Long drives on rough and dusty roads.

AccommodationsComfortable accommodations with private bathrooms.

Uganda & Rwanda are truly an unforgettable experience! Trekking through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda) and Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) to spend time with the rare mountain gorillas must rank as one of the greatest wildlife encounters one can experience. Equally enthralling are the 2 encounters with Chimpanzees at Ngamba Island, a sanctuary on Lake Victoria, and Kibale, known for its abundant primate population

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Fact File• 18 land days in Morocco• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Casablanca• All meals included

highlights • Berber camping adventure• Enjoy a golden Saharan sunrise and

camel safari• Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO)• Traverse the Middle, High and Anti

Atlas Mountains• Relax in the seaside fortress of

Essaouira• See 1000 ft walls of Todra Gorge • Visit the medieval imperial cities of

Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech

Known to the Arabs as al-Maghreb al-Aqsa, or the farthest land of the setting sun, Morocco stands at the western edge of the Arab and Muslim world. Separated from Europe by just nine miles at the Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco is both a crossroads and a frontier state, as it has been since the 11th century, when it became the gateway for Islam’s most successful advance upon Western Europe.

We start in Casablanca and travel to one of Morocco’s greatest charms - the labyrinths of the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes and Fes. We continue across the Middle Atlas Mountains to Erfoud, where we reach the sands of the Sahara and witness the sunrise over the dunes. Here, we experience a touch of nomadic Berber life, as we ride camels with the local tribesmen into the majestic solitude of the Sahara Desert. We enjoy a night in Berber tents with a traditional feast and Berber folklore.

Traveling west, our next destination is the Todra Gorge, a striking natural wonder with 1,000-foot walls which narrow to just 30 feet apart at one point. Through the Dades Valley, set amidst the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains, we travel on to Ouarzazate along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs” and continue to the historic city of Taroudant.

Our last week is a journey through the seldom-visited Anti-Atlas Mountains in the south to Tafraout. We visit the historic fortifications of Essaouira, a lovely coastal town and a favorite hideaway of Orson Welles.

We finish in Casablanca after enjoying an overland journey from Marrakech.

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Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in CasablancaDay 2: Casablanca, Rabat and VolubilisDay 3: Roman Ruins of Volubilis and MeknesDay 4: Medieval City of FesDay 5: Traverse the Mountains to the SaharaDay 6: Erfoud and MerzougaDay 7: Camel Safari, Berber Experience & Overnight in the SaharaDay 8: Golden Saharan Sunrise, Todra GorgeDay 9: OuarzazateDay 10: To TaroudantDay 11: Taroudant sites, to TafraoutDay 12: Anti-Atlas MountainsDay 13: Scenic Mountains and Coastal DriveDay 14: Essaouira, Fortress on the SeaDay 15: The Road to Marrakech Day 16: Marrakech SitesDay 17: Return To Casablanca Day 18: Depart Casablanca

Departure Dates & PricesApr 05 - Apr 22, 2016 - Oct 09 - Oct 26, 2016 - Apr 09 - Apr 26, 2017 - Oct 08 - Oct 25, 2017 -

Activity Level: 1-2

Comfort Level: Some long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels with private bathrooms. 1 night of camping with shared facilities.

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Fact File• 16 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Tunis• All meals included

highlights

• Visit the National Bardo Museum• Travel to Carthage• See ancient medinas and mosques• Discover underground Berber homes• Ride through the Seldja Gorge aboard

the Lezard Rouge (Red Lizard train)• Visit the Island of Jerba• Explore the Roman amphitheater at El

Jem

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in TunisDay 2: Carthage, Sidi Bou SaidDay 3: Dougga, Bulla Regia, to TabarkaDay 4: To Ain Draham, Hike in the Kroumirie Mountains or Relax in TabarkaDay 5: To Kairouan, the Great MosqueDay 6: To Tozeur via Sbeitla Roman Ruins and Gafsa Day 7: Red Lizard Train

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Day 8: To Douz via Chott El Jerid Salt LakeDay 9: Ksours of Tataouine, to JerbaDay 10: Jerba, MatmataDay 11: Sfax, Gabes, MahdiaDay 12: El Jem Amphitheater, Monastir Fort, MahdiaDay 13: Monastir Fort, Sousse Medina and FortDay 14: Nabeul, Takrouna - Berber Village; Ruins of the Aqueducts, to TunisDay 15: National Bardo Museum, City TourDay 16: Depart Tunis

Departure Dates & PricesOct 15 – Oct 30, 2016 - Mar 19 – Apr 03, 2017 - Oct 15 – Oct 30, 2017 -

Activity Level: 1 Comfort Level: Some long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels with private bathrooms.

Despite its small size, Tunisia is a country that has played a significant role in world history. Less than 100 miles from Italy, Tunisia’s strategic location on the southern shore of the Mediterranean has inspired the Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, Arabs, Ottomans and French to locate here.

The underground dwellings and sun-baked landscapes led movie director George Lucas to film his science fiction epic Star Wars here, and the well-preserved Roman ruins at El Jem are sure to inspire the hidden archaeologist in you.

Tunisia is home to the ancient Phoenician trading city of Carthage and the best collection of Roman ruins on the continent. Gazing at the desert sands beneath the Mediterranean sun, it is hard to believe that anyone could live here, yet humans have been inhabiting the Tozeur oasis for over 10,000 years. Nowhere else can one fully grasp a sense of the country’s lengthy history than at the National Bardo Museum in Tunis, home to some of the most significant artifacts from the Carthaginian, Roman, Christian and Arabic-Islamic eras.

With its wind-swept landscapes, coastal beaches, immense Roman ruins and desert oases nestled amongst the vast dunes of the Sahara, Tunisia is a land of adventure that offers something magical for every traveler.

IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO TUNISIA?At the time of our catalogue printing, recent events in Tunisia have raised some concerns regarding safety. Rest assured that we will only send groups to Tunisia when we feel it is safe enough to do so. For an update, please call our office.

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Fact File• 22 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Cairo• All meals included• Includes 4 domestic flights

highlights • Visit 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites• The Great Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara• 4x4 Desert Adventure to the Great Sand Sea,

Valley of the Mummies and Valley of the Whales

• 3 day Nile River cruise• The Valley of the Kings - King Tut’s Tomb• Abu Simbel, Luxor and Karnak Temples• The remote Oasis of Siwa

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in CairoDay 2: Cairo SightseeingDay 3: Great Pyramids of Giza, Step Pyramid

Day 4: Old Cairo Sites, To AlexandriaDay 5: Alexandria SitesDay 6: To Siwa OasisDay 7: Mountain of the Dead, Cleopatra’s Bath, Old Siwa (Shali)Day 8: Siwa Museum, 4x4s to the Great Sand Sea Day 9: To Bahariya OasisDay 10: Valley of the Mummies, Black and White Deserts by 4x4Day 11: Valley of the Whales, To CairoDay 12: Fly to Aswan, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple and Felucca ExcursionDay 13: Fly to Abu Simbel; Ramses II TempleDay 14: Nubian Village, Coptic Monastery by CamelDay 15: Start 3 day Nile Boat Cruise; Kom Ombo and Edfu TemplesDay 16: Karnak and Luxor TemplesDay 17: Valley of the Kings, King Tut’s TombDay 18: Fly to Sharm El SheikhDay 19: Sharm El Sheikh Day 20: St Catherine’s Monastery (UNESCO)Day 21: Fly to Cairo; Farewell DinnerDay 22: Depart Cairo

Departure Dates & PricesFeb 20 – Mar 12, 2016 - Oct 22 – Nov 12, 2016 - Feb 18 – Mar 11, 2017 - Oct 21 – Nov 11, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Some dusty, rough drives in the desert.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bathroom facilities. Nile cruise is on a 5-star standard cruise boat.

Alexandria

Giza Pyramids

Valley of the Whales

The great pyramids of Giza guarded by the Sphinx; the Valley of the Kings; the great Temples of Abu Simbel, Karnak and Luxor - mere words do not adequately describe these ancient wonders. As rulers of the ancient world for over 2,500 years, Egypt’s legacy of earthly power and divine afterlife is unrivaled. The once powerful pharaohs would have it no other way! Starting in Cairo, the Antiquities Museum is the perfect introduction to Egypt’s impressive history. Visit the Hanging Church, the world-famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar, and the 9th century Ben Ezra Synagogue and the spring beside it, where Moses was found in the reeds. Explore the great Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara. Visit Alexandria, the historic city named after Alexander the Great and ruled by Cleopatra. Go off-roading to the Black and White Deserts and the idyllic oasis of Siwa. Drive to the sand dunes to the Great Sand Sea, the recently discovered Valley of the Mummies and the surreal landscape in the Valley of the Whales (UNESCO), where 40 million year old fossils prove that the ancestors of whales once lived on land.Enjoy the impressive Ramses II temple at Abu Simbel. Cruise along the Nile, from Aswan to Luxor on a 3-day journey with stops at several impressive ancient temple sites. Enjoy Nubian, Bedouin and Berber culture, dance and feast. Journey by camel to a Coptic monastery. Visit King Tut’s tomb and the Valley of the Kings. Relax on the Red Sea in Sharm el Sheikh and visit St. Catherine’s 4th century monastery (UNESCO), the site of Moses and the burning bush. Return to Cairo, for your Farewell Dinner and departure. Extension: Jordan - 7 days; see page 40

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Abu Simbel


Isfahan

Naqsh-E Rostam

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in TehranDay 2: Tehran City Sights Day 3: To HamadanDay 4: Hamadan, Ancient Ecbatana, Tombs of Esther & MordecaiDay 5: Kermanshah, Bisotun (UNESCO) and Taq-e-BostanDay 6: To Dezful via the Citadel of KhoramabadDay 7: Tomb of Daniel, Choqha Zanbil (UNESCO) - Largest Pyramid in Mesopotamia Day 8: Temple of Anahita, to KazeroonDay 9: To Shiraz via FirouzabadDay 10: Sites of ShirazDay 11: Persepolis, Ancient City of the Persians; Rock Tombs of Naqsh-E RostamDay 12: Pasargadae (UNESCO), to Zeinoddin CaravanseraiDay 13: To Yazd, Towers of SilenceDay 14: Yazd, Old City Walking Tour Day 15: To Isfahan; Meybod and NainDay 16: Stunning Bridges of IsfahanDay 17: Jameh Mosque & the Shaking MinaretsDay 18: Traditional Village of AbyanehDay 19: To Tehran via Kashan, 7,000 Year Old Pyramid Day 20: Tehran, farewell dinnerDay 21: Depart Tehran

Fact File• 21 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Tehran• All meals included

highlights

• Explore 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

• Visit the National Jewels Museum• Visit the ancient city of Persepolis• Stay in Yazd - Declared by UNESCO as

the second most historic city in the world• Stroll over the famous bridges of Isfahan• See the largest ziggurat (pyramid) in

Mesopotamia at Choqa Zanbil• Encounter the warmth and friendliness

of the Iranian people

Departure Dates & PricesApr 06 – Apr 26, 2016 - Apr 12 – May 02, 2016 - Sep 15 – Oct 05, 2016 - Oct 12 – Nov 01, 2016 - Feb 07 – Feb 27, 2017 - Apr 07 – Apr 27, 2017 - Apr 11 – May 01, 2017 - Sep 14 – Oct 04, 2017 - Sep 20 – Oct 10, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2-3 Comfort Level: Some long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels with private bathroom facilities except at the Caravanserai, which has shared facilities.

Iran - an ancient land filled with bustling bazaars, historic sights, superb architecture, parched deserts and beautiful, snow-capped mountains.

With no less than 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, few countries have a history that can compete with Iran, from the ancient gems of Persepolis, and Yazd - declared the second most historic city in the world by UNESCO - to wonderful museums, glorious mosques and mausoleums, and impressive ruins with exquisite stone carvings.

Despite Iran’s wealth of antiquities, perhaps Iran’s greatest attraction is the warmth and generosity of it’s people. Making you feel genuinely welcome in their country comes naturally to the Iranians.

We visit rural villages, with a more simplistic life, to give you an off-the-beaten path, authentic Iranian experience filled with countless memories. Discovering the culture and traditions of the Iranian people will easily be a trip highlight.

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Persepolis


Oman

Fact File• 20 land days• Start in Dubai, U.A.E. and finish in

Muscat, Oman• All meals included• Includes 3 internal flights

highlights • Explore the sites of Dubai, Abu Dhabi &

Muscat• Sail in the Fjords of Musandam by Dhow• Enjoy a desert adventure - Bedouin

tents, camels and dunes• Hike in the Hajar Mountains• Visit the Grand Canyon of Arabia• Watch sea turtles laying eggs• Walk inside of Wadis (dry river beds)• Explore the southern province of

Salalah/Dhofar• See famous frankincense trees

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in DubaiDay 2: Dubai SitesDay 3: Abu Dhabi SitesDay 4: Dubai, To Khasab, FortressDay 5: Fjords of Musandam - Dhow cruiseDay 6: Fly to Muscat, Mutrah SoukDay 7: Bandar Khayan Fjords by boat, Muscat SitesDay 8: To Sur via Wadi Shab and QalhatDay 9: Bilad Sur Castle, Dhow yards, Turtle watchingDay 10: Oasis, Great Wahiba Sands & Bedouin TentsDay 11: Desert experience, Camel Safari, Bedouin VillageDay 12: Camel Farm, Ibra, Jabal AkhdarDay 13: Hike to Wadi HabibDay 14: Nizwa Fort, Souk, Bahla, Jarbin CastleDays 15: Wadi Ghul - the Grand Canyon of ArabiaDay 16: Wadi Bani Awf, Mountain crossingDay 17: Fly to Salalah - Souks, Sites & Frankincense Day 18: Salalah - Taqah Castle, Ancient cities, Tomb of the Prophet Job Day 19: Fly to Muscat, farewell dinner Day 20: Depart Muscat

Departure Dates & PriceNov 01 – Nov 20, 2016 - Nov 01 – Nov 20, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2/3 Comfort Level: Travel is partially by microbus, 4 wheel drive landcruisers, & traditional dhows. Roads can be rough with some off-roading.

Includes Dubai & Abu Dhabi

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges. 2 nights camping in the desert in Bedouin tents with twin beds and shared bathrooms.

Oman - a stunning contrast of beaches, mountains and deserts, is one of the hidden treasures of the exotic Middle East. Add over a thousand ancient forts, castles and watchtowers, lively souks, the Bedouin culture, and you have an unforgettable traditional Ara-bian experience. Add the extravagance and architec-ture of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and you have a unique Arabian experience filled with surprise and contrast.

We begin our journey in the United Arab Emirates, in the city of Dubai. We explore the city’s architectural marvels and also take in the sites of nearby Abu Dhabi. Travel by traditional dhow to the stunning Fjords of Musandam. Fly to Oman’s thriving capital of Muscat. Visit the Grand Mosque, the largest in Oman. Travel along the coast to Ras Al Jinz, where we have the unique opportunity to see the endangered Green Turtles coming ashore at night to nest.

Travel into the Great Wahiba Sands, where the amber-hued dunes meet the Arabian Sea and an overnight in a traditional Bedouin camp. We hike in the Jabal Akhdar - the “Green Mountains”- and visit a palm tree oasis and the town of Bahla, once known for its black magic and “jins”, now a pottery making center. We visit the “Grand Canyon of Arabia” and hike to the remote village of Wadi Nakhr in the Jebel Shams.

Flying to Salalah, we explore the southernmost prov-ince of Oman, known for its frankincense, the tomb of the Prophet Job, the natural titanic blow holes at Mughsail, and the traditional Omani mud houses. Our journey ends back in Muscat. Join us as we explore interesting cities, the beauty of the coast, the desert, the mountains and culture of this wonderful Arabian destination.

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Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in IstanbulDay 2: Spice market, Bosphorus CruiseDay 3: Marmara Sea, Gallipoli, TroyDay 4: Olive Oil Factory, Altar of Zeus, Temple of AthenaDay 5: Pergamum & AsclepionDay 6: EphesusDay 7: Aphrodisias, Board Gulet YachtDay 8: Mediterranean Cruise - CaunosDay 9: Mediterranean Cruise - Scenic CoastlineDay 10: Ruins of Xanthos, to KemerDay 11: Antalya SightseeingDay 12: To Cappadocia via AspendosDay 13: Cappadocia, Ballooning OptionDay 14: Cappadocia, Ihlara Gorge Hiking Day 15: To Gaziantep via Kayseri Day 16: Sunset at the Giant Stone Heads of Mt. Nemrut Day 17: To Urfa, Birth Place of Abraham, fly to AnkaraDay 18: Ankara, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, to SafranboluDay 19: Safranbolu, to IstanbulDay 20: Istanbul City SightsDay 21: Depart Istanbul

Departure Dates & PricesApr 04 – Apr 24, 2016 - Sep 05 – Sep 25, 2016 - Apr 03 – Apr 23, 2017 - Sep 04 – Sep 24, 2017 -


AccommodationsComfortable, well-located accommodations with private bathrooms. 3 nights on a traditional gulet (yacht) with private facilities.

safranbolu

troyadatepepergamum

fethiye

Ekincik Urfaantalya

ephesus

galipoli

ankara

istanbul

cappadociaaphrodisias

Mt. Nemrut

Fact File• 21 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start & finish in Istanbul

• All meals included

highlights • Visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites• Hike to the Giant Stone Heads on Mt.

Nemrut• Discover the Museum of Anatolian Civiliza-

tion in Ankara• Discover ancient Troy• Sail on a gulet, a traditional Turkish yacht• Visit the ancient classical city of Ephesus• See the underground cities of Cappadocia

• Visit a family-owned olive oil factory

Mt. Nemrut

Traditional Gulet

Turkey, the fabled land that joins the familiar West with the mystery of the East, is a prime destination for the adventure traveler. The history and legend of Turkey presents an eclectic mix of new and ancient in the warmth of an open and welcoming culture.

Our adventure begins in Istanbul, the great city that links Europe to Asia across the Bosphorus. Istanbul was once the capital of the “civilized” world in the early days of Christendom and con-tinues to be the heart of Turkey today. Encounter the ancient and the modern through active bazaars situated alongside grand monuments such as Topkapi Palace, the 1,500-year old Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

Heading west, we follow the Sea of Marmara and visit the World War I battle site of Gallipoli and its monuments. We stop in ancient Troy, tour a family-owned olive oil processing plant and hike around the local village. At Ephesus, we explore one of the best-preserved classical sites still in existence. We board a gulet, a traditional Turkish yacht, for three days of cruising on the Mediterranean. In Antalya, we take in the bus-tling activity of the ancient harbor and the narrow streets of the “old city”.

Leaving the coast, we head to Cappadocia, where wind and water have sculpted the volcanic bedrock into bizarre formations. Here, ancient peoples built entire cities below ground. The deep canyons and lush fertile valleys are the perfect place for a unique balloon flight (an optional tour). We explore the natural and man-made phenomena that make Cappadocia a destination for history and archaeology buffs. Hike up Mt. Nemrut to see the giant heads, mysteriously look-ing out to the surrounding valleys for 2 millennia.

In Ankara, we visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, reputed to be one of the best muse-ums in the world. Heading to the inner Black Sea region, we stop in Safranbolu, a unique and well-preserved Ottoman town. Our adventure concludes in Istanbul.

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Cappadocia

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Great stone heads of Mt. Nemrut

Hagia Sophia


Fact File• 18 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start & finish in Istanbul• All meals included• Includes 2 domestic flights

highlights • UNESCO World Heritages sites of Old

Istanbul• Explore Istanbul including The Blue

Mosque and Hagia Sofia• Hike to the Giant Heads of Mt. Nemrut• Visit Urfa - birthplace of Abraham• Meander through the hilltop city of Mar-

din and the walled city of Diyarbakir• View the impressive sights of Van• Drive along the Black Sea Coast

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in IstanbulDay 2: Istanbul SightseeingDay 3: Fly to Adiyaman, Sunset at the Giant Stone Heads of Mt. NemrutDay 4: Arsemia, Roman Bridge & Kommagene TombDay 5: To Urfa, Birth Place of AbrahamDay 6: To MardinDay 7: To Diyarbakir via Midyat and HasankeyfDay 8: DiyarbakirDay 9: To Van via Bitlis and AhlatDay 10: Van - Fortresses, Castles and Akhtamar IslandDay 11: To Dogubayazit

Day 12: To KarsDay 13: ErzurumDay 14: To Hopa Along the Black Sea CoastDay 15: Ayder/TrabzonDay 16: Sumela Monestary, Fly to IstanbulDay 17: Istanbul/Bosphorus Cruise Day 18: Farewell Istanbul

Departure Dates & PricesSep 21 – Oct 08, 2016 - Apr 19 – May 06, 2017 - Sep 20 – Oct 07, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2 or 3 Flexible due to optional hiking in the mountains.


AccommodationsComfortable, well-located accommodations with private bathrooms.

Imagine a place with ancient walled cities, palaces, ruins, hilltop fortresses, cave dwellings, snow-capped peaks, and endless vistas. Visit early Christian cathedrals, omnipresent mosques and Ottoman history as well as friendly, fascinating and diverse cultures. Welcome to Eastern Turkey, an impressive destination, yet virtually unexplored by tourists.

Explore the mosques, museums, bazaars and palaces of Istanbul, before flying to

Eastern Turkey. Enjoy the sunset after your hike to the top of mysterious Mt. Nemrut which is famed for its colossal stone heads built over two thousand years ago by King Antioch, who placed himself amongst the gods, with Apollo, Hercules and Zeus.

In Urfa, with its distinctly Arab presence, we visit the birthplace of Abraham, a pilgrimage site for Jews, Muslims and Christians. We continue to the scenic hilltop city of Mardin and on to the historic walled city of Diyarbakir, where a traditional Kurdish lifestyle still exists. Explore the impressive landscape and cave dwellings of Hasankeyf, situated high above the Tigris River. In Van, visit magnificent fortresses and cathedrals in some of Turkey’s most dramatic landscapes.

Enjoy impressive views of Mt. Ararat, believed to be the resting place of Noah’s Ark. Our travels take us through the natural beauty and history of the north to the Black Sea. Finally, we drive to Trabzon, for a short visit before flying to Istanbul for our farewell dinner and departure.

Combines with Classic Turkey pg. 36 Call for details.

Mt. Nemrut

Van

Trabzonblack Sea

Mardin

DiyarbakirAdiyaman

UrfaHasankeyf

Ayder

Hopa

Dogubayazit

mt.Ararat

Erzurum

Kars

Lake Van

Kurdish elder

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Lake Van

Mt. NemrutMt. Nemrut


Fact File• 7 land days• Start, finish in Amman• Includes 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners• Includes all entrance fees

highlights • Visit the Roman ruins of Jerash• A well preserved site of Roman architecture• Explore Petra• Enjoy the beauty of Wadi Rum• Float in the Dead Sea

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Amman Day 2: Ruins of Jerash, To Wadi RumDay 3: Wadi Rum, to PetraDays 4-5: The Rose City of Petra Day 6: The Dead Sea, Madaba, Mt. NeboDay 7: Depart Amman

Departure Dates & PricesJordan is run as an extension on our Egypt adventure and is not a scheduled departure.Extensions may not be exclusive to ElderTreks participants.

Price: from $2195 USDBased on double-occupancy.Single Supplement: $320 USDA non-refundable deposit of $100 USD is required at time of booking.(Price for only 1 person with no one else taking the extension: $3255.)

Activity Level: 1-5 Comfort Level: Walks up to one hour with options that are much longer.

AccommodationsComfortable hotel with private bathroom facilities.

One of the ‘new’ Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Petra is an awe-inspiring sight. Carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago, the Rose City of Petra was an important trade link between southern Arabia and the Far East. As Jordan’s biggest attraction, Petra is a must see for any visitor to this area.

We also visit the ruins at Jerash, a Roman City built on a site dating back to the Neolithic Age and experience the massive pillars of sandstone rock rising from the rose-red desert floor at Wadi Rum (wadi means desert). On the return to the capital city of Amman, visit the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea with an opportunity to float in its salt dense water. This extension takes in the best that Jordan has to offer.

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Roman ruins of Jerash

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The CaucasusAzerbaijan, Georgia& Armenia

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azerbaijan

gori

khorvirap

yerevan

sevan

georgia passgudauri

tbilisi

telavi

sheki shemakha

baku

armeniahaghpat

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khndzoresk

karahunj

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vardzia

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Fact File• 20 days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Baku, Azerbaijan and finish in

Yerevan, Armenia• All meals included

highlights • Explore the medieval town of Baku• Visit Zoroastrian Fire Temples and 6000-

year old Stone and Iron Age Petroglyphs• Visit the wine region of Georgia• Travel along the famed Georgian Military

Highway to the Caucusus Mountains• Visit Tbilisi and sample Georgian foods• Explore the cave-monastery of Vardzia• See Lake Sevan in Armenia• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites

of Geghard and Echmiadzin• Wander the streets of Yerevan and gaze

at the vista of Mt. Ararat

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in BakuDay 2: Baku - Old Town, Shirvan Shah’s PalaceDay 3: Absheron Peninsula & GobustanDay 4: To Shemakha, Lahij and ShekiDay 5: ShekiDay 6: Sheki to Telavi, GeorgiaDay 7: Telavi to Davit Gareja to TbilisiDay 8: TbilisiDay 9: Tbilisi to GudauriDay 10: Georgia Pass - GudauriDay 11: To Akhaltsikhe via GoriDay 12: Day Trip to VardziaDay 13: Akhaltsikhe to TbilisiDay 14: To Haghpat, Lake Sevan, ArmeniaDay 15: To Sevan Monastery/Selim Pass/Karahunj/Tatev/GorisDay 16: To Khndzoresk/Noravank/Areni/Khor Virap/YerevanDay 17: To Garni/Geghard/Yerevan Day 18: Yerevan Day 19: Trip to Echmiadzin Day 20: Depart Yerevan

Departure Dates & PricesMay 17 – Jun 05, 2016 - Sep 06 – Sep 25, 2016 - May 16 – Jun 04, 2017 - Sep 12 – Oct 01, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2/3 Comfort Level: Some rough roads, long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable accommodations with private bathrooms. Shared facilities at guesthouse in Georgia for one night.

Karahunj - Armenia’s Stonehenge - 5500 B.C.

Situated between Russia in the north and Iran and Turkey in the southwest lies the region best known as the Caucasus. Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia were all former Soviet Republics, each with their own rich and unique history, language and culture.

We begin our journey in Baku, Azerbaijan, one of the first oil cities of the world. Natural gas vents led rise to the religion of Zoroastrianism and their fire temples, which still burn bright today. We will explore the nearby Ashberon Pen-insula and marvel at 6000 year old petroglyphs.

Continuing into the mountains we enter Geor-gia and get our first taste of their famed wines in the Kakheti region. Later continue to the beautiful capital of Tbilisi. Heading north we travel the famed Georgian Military Highway to the Caucasus Mountains. Everywhere we turn we see evidence of Georgian pride and religion in their majestic churches.

Crossing into Armenia we stop at Lake Sevan, one of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world. We will use the capital, Yerevan as our base to explore the Armenian countryside as we visit cave monasteries, churches and pilgrimage sites, with holy Mt. Ararat our constant com-panion. We also visit the 7,500 year old astro-logical site of Karahunj, (3,500 yrs older than Stonehenge) and the ancient cave dwellings of Khndzoresk.

The Caucasus is famous for its hospitality, sumptuous foods, fine wines and stunning mountain scenery. Join us on this fascinating journey into a lesser-known region of the world.

Garni - Roman Temple of the Sun

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Garni - Roman Temple of the Sun Khor Virap Monastery and Mt. Ararat

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Fact File• 17 days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Colombo, Sri Lanka

highlights• Visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage• Discover Polonnaruwa - the medieval

capital of Sri Lanka• Explore Dambulla Cave Temple - an

important site of Buddhist pilgrimage• Optional water-rafting on Kelani river• Explore Horton Plains and Yala National

Parks• Search for leopards, elephants, sloth

bears, mugger crocodiles, barking deer, wild buffalos, jackals, bear monkeys, brown-headed gulls, cormorants, herons, flamingos and other wildlife

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Colombo, Transfer to NegomboDay 2: Boat Ride Through the Dutch Canal, City Tour of NegomboDay 3: Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, HabaranaDay 4: Anuradhapura, SigiriyaDay 5: Sigiriya - PolonnaruwaDay 6: Dambulla Cave Temple, to ElkaduwaDay 7: Simpson Trail HikeDay 8: KandyDay 9: Optional White-Water Rafting, Drive to Nuwara Eliya Hill StationDay 10: Horton Plains National ParkDay 11: Nuwara Eliya - EllaDays 12-13: Yala National Park Day 14: East Coast Recovery Drive to Galle Day 15: Madhu River Excursion - Colombo Day 16: ColomboDay 17: Depart Colombo

Departure Dates & Prices Oct 31 – Nov 16, 2016 - Oct 30 – Nov 15, 2017 -

Activity Level: 3



Encounter the magic of Sri Lanka - the island nation formerly known as Ceylon is once again open to visitors. Coastlines give way to a cool and rugged mountainous interior. Magnificent archaeological sites, ancient kingdoms and forests teeming with wildlife - Sri Lanka promises an adventure packed with diversity, wildlife and culture.

ElderTreks’ program to Sri Lanka has been designed to highlight the natural and cultural wonders of this exotic island nation. Explore the national parks, archaeological sites, cascading waterfalls and lush tropical jungles. Visit an elephant orphanage, search for leopards on game safaris and listen to the delightful sounds from the exotic birds along our nature walks. Sri Lanka’s natural heritage is sure to impress. Our adventure also maximizes interaction with local people. Visit tea plantations, craft villages, spice markets and local schools. The people of Sri Lanka are welcoming, vibrant and eager to show you their way of life.

Come a little closer - the air is fragrant with the scent of jasmine and temple flowers. Mysterious and exotic Sri Lanka awaits you!

negombo

SRILANKA

colombo

galle

kandy

yala national

parkhorton plains

anuradhapura

KelaniRiver

habaranasigiriya

hunnas falls

nuwara eliya

ella

polonnaruwadambulla

$5495 USD $5495 USD


Fact File• 21 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in New Delhi• All meals included• Includes 3 internal flights

highlights • Explore Rajasthan’s highlights• Search for tigers in Ranthambore N.P.• Explore Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary• Visit the Taj Mahal, Khajuraho and

Fatehpur Sikri• Experience the sunrise on the Holy

Ganges River in Varanasi• Discover Pushkar, Camel Safari• Visit 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in New DelhiDay 2: City Tour of New & Old DelhiDay 3: To Varanasi, Evening Ceremony on the Ganges

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udaipur

pushkar

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jodhpur

india

bharatpur

Day 4: Varanasi, Sunrise on the Holy Ganges River, Visit SarnathDay 5: KhajurahoDay 6: Orchha, Local Home ExperienceDay 7: Amermahal Palace, Train to AgraDay 8: Agra - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daulah TombDay 9: Bharatpur Bird SanctuaryDay 10: Ranthambhore National ParkDay 11: Ranthambhore National Park, SafarisDay 12: To JaipurDay 13: Jaipur - Amber Palace Fort, Astronomical Observatory & City PalaceDay 14: To PushkarDay 15: Pushkar Sites or Camel FestivalDay 16: To Jodhpur, Mehrangarh FortDay 17: Villages of Bisnois, Ranakpur Jain Temple, to KumbhalgarhDay 18: Udaipur - Khumbal Garh Fort and Culture Show Day 19: Udaipur - City Palace, Sunset Cruise Day 20: New Delhi - Cultural Experience Day 21: Depart New Delhi

Departure Dates & Prices * Oct 27 - Nov 16, 2016 - Feb 06 - Feb 26 , 2017 - * Oct 16 - Nov 05, 2017 - *Features Pushkar Camel Festival



Few countries can match the splendor of India, an ancient culture imbued with exotic traditions. A beautiful land of world-class sites, both natural and man-made, awaits you. From the plains to the rugged Himalayas, India is one of the world’s great travel destinations. Our program highlights the famous sites of the north as well as lesser-known, but equally fascinating sites such as Ranthambore National Park.

Taj Mahal

In New Delhi, we tour India’s regal capital, then travel to Varanasi to witness the rituals of bathing, prayer and funerals on the Holy Ganges River as they have been performed for thousands of years.

In Khajuraho, we visit the exquisitely carved temple complex, then journey to Orchha for a local home experience. We board the train to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal - one of the most sublime structures ever built. We visit the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, and journey to Ranthambore National Park, one of India’s most important tiger reserves.

The highlight for many participants of November departures is the Pushkar Camel Festival, one of India’s greatest events. Watch as men gather to trade, ride and race camels within a carnival-like setting. It is truly a spectacle not to be missed! Throw in the color of Jaipur and Udaipur in Rajasthan for a truly wonderful adventure.

Pushkar Camel Festival (fall dates)

Every year, we visit the Pushkar Camel Festival to see the oasis town of Pushkar blossom into a world-class spectacle of buyers, sellers and over 50,000 camels. Held for five days and culminating on the auspicious Purnima (full moon of the Hindu month of Kartik), the Pushkar Camel Fair is one of India’s greatest festivals.

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Fact File• 21 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Bhubaneshwar, finish in Cochin• All meals included• Includes 1 internal flight

highlights • Visit a Gaddava village• Visit the Onukadelli Market to see the

Paraja and Gaddava Tribes• Visit the Chatikona Market to see the

Dongria Kondh Tribe• Explore Brihadiswara, Sun, Shore &

Varaha Cave Temples• Visit the ancient city of Madurai and

Meenakshi Temple• Enjoy the famous Kathakali dances• Cruise the backwaters of Kerala

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in BhubaneshwarDay 2: Bhubaneshwar - Temples & Tribal MuseumDay 3: Sun Temple (UNESCO); Puri by RickshawDay 4: Explore Chilika LakeDay 5: Journey to Tribal IndiaDay 6: Muniguda, New Hope NGO CommunityDay 7: Chatikona Market & Dongria

Kondh Tribe, To Chandoori SaiDay 8: Onukadelli Market and Paraja & Gaddava TribesDay 9: To VishakhapatnamDay 10: Fly to Chenni, Drive to Mahabali PuramDay 11: Shore & Varaha Cave Temples (UNESCO)Day 12: Pondicherry - Sri Aurobindo AshramDay 13: Thanjavur - Brihadeewarar TempleDay 14: Tiruchirapalli - Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple; To MaduraiDay 15: Meenakshi Temple Day 16: To ThekkadyDay 17: Periyar: Boat Journey and Spice Garden Day 18: Kumarakom Day 19: Backwaters cruise, Kochi (Cochin)Day 20: Sites of Cochin; Synagogue, Dutch Palace & St. Francis ChurchDay 21: Depart Kochi (Cochin)

Departure Dates & PricesNov 17 - Dec 07, 2016 - Nov 09 - Nov 29, 2017 -


AccommodationsComfortable hotels with private bathrooms except for 4 nights in triple share while in Muniguda and Chandoori Sai with shared bathrooms and basic accommodations. No single accommodation available for Days 5,6,7,8.

Marvel at ancient temples dedicated to Hindu gods and goddesses. Visit national parks and cruise backwater canals. Experience fascinating tribal cultures of Eastern India. Explore southern India’s vast cultural heritage, from British, French and Jewish influences, to the ancient capitals of the Chola and Pallava Kings.

Our journey begins in Bhubaneshwar,

chennai(madras)

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mahabalipuram

cochinkuma-rakom

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vishakhapatnam

munigudagopalpur

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Tribes & Temples

of india

where we visit the Sun Temple in Konark. Our experience in Orissa province focuses on remote tribal villages (and markets) including the tribal Bonda, Gaddava, Dongria Kondh, and Mali. These original inhabitants of India are a true highlight of India that most never see.

From Chennai to Madurai, visit numerous UNESCO sites, including the Shore Temple (7th century) and the Brihadiswara Temple, with its massive granite dome. We also visit ‘Descent of the Ganges’ (UNESCO), the Five Rathas, the Shore, Brihadeewarar, Sri Ranganathaswamy and Meenakshi Temples.

Periyar National Park offers wildlife viewing by boat as we look for, barking deer, wild pigs, wild dogs, flying squirrels, bird life and sloth bears.

To truly experience life in the backwaters of Kerala, one must cruise through the canals, villages and rice fields by boats.

Our journey concludes with travelling through tea, coconut and rubber plantations that dot the lush, green countryside around Cochin, where we also take in a performance of the famous Kathakali dancers.

Combines with Classic India.

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Fact File• 21 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Delhi• All meals included• Includes 1 internal flight

highlights • Sightseeing of Delhi• Enjoy Ladakh and the the Himalayas• Visit Shey, Thikse and Hemis

Monasteries• See the 900-year-old murals of Alchi• Travel over the world’s highest pass• Experience a local home-stay in the

foothills of the Himalayas• Travel to Dharamsala, home of the

Tibetan Government in exile• Visit the Dalai Lama monasteries• Visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar• Attend the colourful Hemis Festival in

Leh

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in New DelhiDay 2: Delhi Sightseeing, Train to AmristarDay 3: Amritsar, Golden TempleDay 4: DalhousieDay 5: Chiminu Village - Himalayan Home StayDay 6: Himalayan Home Stay, trekking optionsDay 7: Himalayan Home Stay, cooking classDay 8: To DharamsalaDay 9: Dalai Lama’s Monastery, Dharamsala Day 10: To Naggar; Naggar Castle Day 11: NaggarDay 12: Over the Rohtang pass to JispaDay 13: SarchuDay 14: To LehDay 15: Sites of LehDay 16: Hemis Festival in LehDay 17: To Nubra Valley over the Khardung La pass (highest motorable pass in the world)Day 18: To AlchiDay 19: Return to Leh; Lamayuru Monastery, Basgo CastleDay 20: Fly back to DelhiDay 21: Depart Delhi

Departure Dates & PricesJun 30 - Jul 20, 2016 - Jun 20 - Jul 10, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: 8 days over 9,000 feet. Some rough, dusty roads and long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/guesthouses with private bathroom facilities. Homestay with basic accommodation in Himachal Pradesh (single accommodation may not be available). 1 night mobile tented camp stay in Sarchu with limited electricity and heating.

Experience a more remote, serene and spiritual India! See snowcapped Himalayan peaks as you traverse the world’s highest pass. Visit the holy Sikh ‘Golden Temple’. Savour the local culture of a home stay in a beautiful Himalayan valley and feel enlightened as you encounter Tibetan Buddhist monks, culture, monasteries and chants that echo through the mountains and valleys.

We begin in Delhi, the capital of India, before taking a fast train to Amritsar where we visit the Golden Temple. The Golden Temple glitters with gold and marble and is one of the holiest Sikh shrines. Afterwards we drive up into the foothills of the Himalayas stopping at the 6th century town of Chamba. Experience a 3-night home stay in the Panj- La Valley, our base of exploration and tranquility.

Set against the backdrop of mountains, we visit Dharamsala. Perched on the high slopes of the upper reaches of Kangra Valley, it is synonymous with the Tibetan government in exile and the home of Tibetan leader, His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. We drive over a series of dramatic mountain passes stopping in the towns of Jispa and Serchu before arriving into Leh, the most important town in the Ladakh region. Nestled in a valley of the Indus River and surrounded by snow-covered fringes of the Himalayas, Leh has a distinct character that transports us back in time. A major trading point where caravans came in from the distant lands of Yarkand, Kashgar, Tibet, Kashmir and northern India, the market once bustled with activity. Today, Leh is a center of Tibeto-Buddhist culture and has only been open to travelers since 1974.

We travel over the spectacular Khardung La Pass at 18,274 ft (5,570 m) as we drive to Alchi to see the beautifully- preserved 900-year-old paintings. We have plenty of time to explore the colorful temples and gompas of the area, which reflect the culture of Tibet and are home to many ancient manuscripts, images of Buddha, icons, thangkas and stupas. We fly back to Delhi for a last day of sightseeing or shopping in the old and new cities before concluding this truly great adventure.

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INDIA

LEHALCHI

DHARAMSALA/McLeod Ganj

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The Golden Temple

Mountains & monasteries of northern india

Features the colourfulHemis Festival

$5295 USD $5395 USD


Fact File• 18 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and Finish in Kathmandu• All meals included• Includes 2 internal flights

highlights • Visit the ancient sites of Kathmandu,

Patan and Bhaktapur• Enjoy your elephant safari in Chitwan

searching for rhinos, tigers and other wildlife

• Enjoy spectacular Himalayan views on your Everest Flight

• Visit Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha• Explore the sites of Pokhara• Hike in the Annapurna Range

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive KathmanduDay 2: Everest Flight, Explore Bhaktapur & PatanDay 3: Fly to LumbiniDay 4: Lumbini - Birth place of Buddha

Days 5-6: Chitwan National ParkDays 7-8: PokharaDay 9: Dhampus, Fishtail Mountain viewsDay 10: BandipurDay 11: Exploring BandipurDay 12: DhamalgaonDay 13: Seti RiverDay 14: River Rafting on Seti River; drive to NuwakotDays 15: Local school visit in NuwakotDay 16: KathmanduDay 17: Exloring Kathmandu Day 18: Depart Kathmandu

Departure Dates & PriceOct 04 – Oct 21, 2016 - Apr 07 – Apr 24, 2017 - Oct 04 – Oct 21, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2/4 Comfort Level: Some rough roads, long drives. 2 hikes (1 is optional) up to 4 hours including some steep uphill/downhill on rough terrain.

Accommodations Comfortable hotels/guesthouses with private washrooms. Single Supplement rooms may not be available for 1 night in Dhampus due to remote and unique style of accommodation. Permanent Tented camp 1 night with shared facilities. Basic accommodations for 2 nights.

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Nepal

Includes Spectacular

Everest flight

Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Annapurna, Lhotse - these names have captured the imagination of adventurers for over a century. Nepal may be known for having the planet’s highest peaks but it also is graced with beautiful terraced hillsides, raging rivers, and vibrant green lowland jungles. These extraordinary natural features are complemented by the gracious welcome of the people of this Himalayan kingdom.

Our adventure highlights the cultural and natural features of Nepal. Marvel at Durbar Square with its 1000-year old wooden buildings and take in the burning ghats at Pashupatinath. Explore Kathmandu’s smaller, more intimate sister city, Patan, and walk through the ancient streets of the restored capital of Bhaktapur. Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha and enjoy a relaxing yet exciting day of rafting on the Seti River.

On our mountain flight, fly next to the majestic Himalayas, and enjoy a breathtaking view of Mount Everest at over 29,000 feet. In Royal Chitwan National Park, go on safari by day and relax by night in the comfort of our charming jungle lodge. In Pokhara, view the famed Fishtail Peak, Machapuchare and enjoy moderate hikes surrounded by surreal and magical scenery.

Please Note: This trip has an activity level rating no higher than a 2 for 16 of the 18 days. However, it can be considered a 4 based on only 2 days of more challenging hiking. 1 hike is optional, where hiking can be up to 3 to 4 hours including up to 45 minutes of uphill/downhill hiking on uneven and sometimes steep terrain. A second hike is mandatory for anyone who wants to do the white water rafting (rafting level 2 or 3). Hiking to the Seti River can be 3 to 4 hours with a mandatory 45 minutes of downhill hike on challenging terrain.

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ElderTreks group at Everest Base Camp


Fact File• 17 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Kathmandu, Nepal• All meals included• Includes 1 internal flight

highlights • Explore Kathmandu, Nepal• Explore the Jokhang Temple, Drepung

Monastery and Potala Palace in Lhasa• View Mount Everest at Base Camp• Meet Tibetan pilgrims and monks• Traverse the Tibetan Plateau and the

Himalayas• See the sites of Gyantse and Shigatse• Visit (hike or drive) to Everest Base

Camp

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, NepalDay 2: Kathmandu - Old CityDay 3: Fly to Lhasa - Jokhang Temple, Barkhor BazaarDay 4: Lhasa - Drepung and Sera MonasterisDay 5: Lhasa - Potala, Dragon Pool, Chagpori HillDay 6: Lhasa - Norbulinka Day 7: Tsedang - Yambu Lakang Fort, Samye MonasteryDay 8: To Gyantse via Kamba La and Karo La PassDay 9: Palcho Monastery, Khumbum Stupa, to ShigatseDay 10: Shigatse SitesDay 11: Xegar; base of Mount Everest Day 12: Rongbuk Monastery - in the Shadow of Mt. EverestDay 13: Mt. Everest Base Camp Hike (driving option)

Day 14: To ZhangmuDay 15: Through the Himalayas to KathmanduDay 16: Exploring ancient Bhaktapur & PatanDay 17: Depart Kathmandu

Departure Dates & PricesOct 03 - Oct 19, 2016 - May 12 - May 28, 2017 -Oct 09 - Oct 25, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: High Elevation - 10 days over 9,000 feet. Some rough/dusty roads and long drives. Temperatures can be cold at night at high altitude.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels with private bathrooms. 1 night in communal Tibetan Yurt Tents at Everest Base Camp & 1 night in very basic guesthouse with non western shared bathrooms. NOTE: accommodations outside major cities can be quite basic compared to general Western standards. We encourage bringing a sleeping sheet and travel pillow.

Prayer flags flutter on wind-swept passes, snow-capped Himalayan peaks touch cobalt skies, plains of green barley and yellow canola shoulder treeless brown slopes and mountain monasteries echo the chants of monks. The sights and sounds of Tibet are fantastic and, for many, magnetic.

Kathmandu is our rendezvous point, where we spend a day touring before taking a spectacular Himalayan flight

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tsedangkathmandu

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Includes

Everest Basecamp

Potala Palace

to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. To help us acclimatize, we leisurely explore Tsedang and the burial site of the ancient kings.

On our way to Lhasa, we visit Tibet’s first monastery, Samye, on the shore of the braided channels of the Yarlung Tsampo, the world’s highest river. In Lhasa, we see the towering 1,000-room Potala, the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama. We visit the religious sanctuaries of Sera, Drepung and the Jokhang, Tibet’s most religious structure. In the streets of Lhasa, we can walk with Tibetan pilgrims around one of the holiest paths in Tibet, the Barkhor.

The journey continues to Gyantse and Shigatse, via the 14,600-foot Karo La Pass, overlooking Yamdrok Lake far below. In Gyantse, the Khumbum Stupa is open for the curious who want to view its 1,000 Buddhas.

In Shigatse, we wander through the buildings of Tashilhunpo Monastery and observe the beautiful paintings and funerary pagodas of former Panchen Lamas. We continue our overland journey to Rongbuk Monastery, the highest in the world. From here, Mount Everest, or as the Tibetans call it, Qomolangma “Mother of the Earth” is a formidable and magnificent sight. At 29,035 ft (8, 850 m) Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

Leaving the plateau, we descend through the Himalayas. The land becomes greener as we head into the Kathmandu Valley, concluding one of the world’s great overland journeys.

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Fact File• 21 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Starts and ends in Calcutta• All meals included• Includes 2 internal flights

highlights • In India, explore Darjeeling Hill Stations• Ceremonies, Dances and Parades of Paro

or Thimphu Festivals• Explore Bumthang, Tamshing Lhakhang• Travel to Taktsang and Punakha Dzong• Visit the Kingdom of Sikkim and the

Rumtek Monastery• See Mount Kanchenjunga, the world’s

3rd highest mountain

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Calcutta, IndiaDay 2: Calcutta - Kalighat Kali TempleDay 3: Fly to Bagdogra, India - Tea FactoryDay 4: Darjeeling - Mt. KanchenjungaDay 5: Darjeeling - Mountaineering InstituteDay 6: Gangtok, SikkimDay 7: Gangtok - Institute of Tibetology

Day 8: Rumtek Monastery - Kalimpong, IndiaDay 9: Phuentsholing, BhutanDay 10: Spectacular drive to Thimphu

∆ Fall/Thimphu Festival DeparturesDay 11: Thimphu FestivalDay 12: ThimphuDay 13: To Punakha via Dochula Pass, Punakha DzongDay 14: Punakha to TrongsaDay 15: To BumthangDay 16: Bumthang - Jakar Dzong, Jambey Lhakhang, Tamshing LhakhangDay 17: Bumthang - WangdiDay 18: Wangdi - Paro

† Spring/Paro Festival DeparturesDay 11: Sites of ThimphuDay 12: To Wangdi via Dochula Pass, Punakha DzongDay 13: To BumthangDay 14: Bumthang - Jakar Dzong, Jambey Lhakhang, Tamshing LhakhangDay 15: TrongsaDay 16: Thimpu via Dochula PassDay 17: To ParoDay 18: Paro Festival

Day 19: Hike to Taktsang MonasteryDay 20: Fly to Calcutta, Farewell DinnerDay 21: Depart Calcutta

Departure Dates & Prices† Mar 06 – Mar 26, 2016 - ∆ Oct 02 – Oct 22, 2016 - †* Mar 18 – Apr 07, 2017 - ∆* Sep 13 – Oct 03, 2017 - * Dates may change due to Festivals.

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1 - thimphu2 - paro3 - wangdi4 - bumthang5 - trongsa

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Mt. Kanchenjunga - world’s 3rd highest

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Elevation: 3 times we drive over mountain passes just over 3000m/10000ft. Some rough/windy roads and long drives. Temperatures can be cold at night at high altitude so warm clothing is necessary.


Land of the Peaceful Dragon - if ever there was an intriguing description of a country, this must be it. A land of friendly, devout Buddhists, mountain monasteries and snow-capped 22,000-foot peaks, Bhutan and its neighbors, Darjeeling and Sikkim, are the cul-tural explorer’s Philosopher’s Stone.Our trip begins with a short flight to Bagdogra, India. From here, we drive to the former hill station of Darjeeling, famous for its tea plantations, temperate climate and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Views of Kanchenjunga (the world’s third highest mountain) and a visit to a tea factory feature prominently during our days in Darjeeling.In Sikkim, a kingdom formerly closed to tour-ists, be awe-inspired by spectacular views of mountain peaks. Experience a rare oppor-tunity to mix with a traditional Himalayan community, considered by many to be the last Shangri-La.We travel to Bhutan along winding mountain roads. We visit Thimphu, the nation’s capital, and wander through markets, Buddhist tem-ples and monasteries. We journey to Wangdi and visit the famous Punakha Dzong via the Duchola Pass, with its stunning views of the Himalayas.Add a visit to Paro, where one can hike to Taktsang Monastery and encounter Bhutan’s gentle and gracious people. It’s the perfect receipe for a magical itinerary set against the mystical backdrop of the majestic Himalayas. Our spring departure includes the colourful Paro festival with parades, dances and ceremo-nies while our fall departure features the simi-larly enchanting Thimphu festival.

Paro or ThimphuFestival Included

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Fact File• 27 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Almaty, Kazakhstan and finish in

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan• All meals included• Includes 4 internal flights

highlights • Experience Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tajik,

Turkmen and Russian cultures• Walk through the Silk Road cities of

Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiva• Explore the ancient cities of Margush,

Merv and Nissa• Marvel at the giant gas crater of Darwaza

in the middle of the Karakum Desert• Enjoy one of Asia’s largest bazaars• Visit remote regions with stunning

mountains and valleys

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in AlmatyDay 2: AlmatyDay 3: To Chong Kemin ValleyDay 4: Chong Kemin Valley to Lake Issyk-Kul

Day 5: To KarakolDay 6: Lake Issyk-Kul to BishkekDay 7: Day Trip to Al Archa ParkDay 8: To OshDay 9: Osh, Sulaiman Too Sacred MountainDay 10: To Khujand, TajikistanDay 11: To IstarafshanDay 12: To Tashkent, Uzbekistan Day 13: Tashkent, To SamarkandDay 14: SamarkandDay 15: To BukharaDay 16: BukharaDay 17: Bukhara, Train to KhivaDay 18: KhivaDay 19: To Konya Urgench & DarwazaDay 20: To Ashgabat via Damla and Erbent desert settlementsDay 21: Ashgabat, Archaeological Site of NissaDay 22: Fly to Mary and ancient MervDay 23: Margush - Bronze Age of Civilizations, Fly to AshgabatDay 24: Ashgabat surroundings, Fly to Turkmenbashi and AwassaDay 25: Day trip to the canyons of YangikalaDay 26: Fly to AshgabatDay 27: Departure from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Departure Dates & PricesSep 19 - Oct 15, 2016 - May 15 - Jun 10, 2017 - Sep 18 - Oct 14, 2017 - Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Some rough roads, long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable accommodations with private bath-rooms. 1 night basic accommodation (camping) with basic, tented facilities at giant gas crater of Darwaza. Quad accommodation on the train. No single accommodation available on the train.

The Stans of Central Asia- for thousands of years, these lands were sought after and conquered by some of the world’s greatest leaders from Alexander, Attila, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane, Babur, Cyrus and Darius of ancient Persia. Today it is the world’s greatest adventure seekers who are drawn to these exotic lands of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Lands filled with harsh deserts, towering snow capped peaks, ancient cities and fortresses with exotic cultures.

In Kyrgyzstan explore Lake Issyk-Kul and hike in stunning mountains. Explore Bishkek, the capital city and visit the ancient stone gods, which still remain a mystery. In Osh, visit one of the biggest bazaars in Central Asia and Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain (UNESCO).

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Tajikistan. In Khujand, we visit the Citadel, Mausoleum, Madrassah, Mosque and Bazaar. Visit Istarafshan, one of the old-est cities in Tajikistan with 2,500 years of history.

Visit the historic cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva in Uzbekistan, evoking images of caravans travelling across deserts and over moun-tains linking the worlds of East and West. These open-air museums are beauti-fully preserved Silk Road wonders filled with mosques, tombs, monuments and bazaars.

Crossing the border into Turkmenistan we will camp in the Karakum Desert overlooking a giant gas crater, one of the most unusual sights in the world. Explore Bronze Age Margush (2,500 - 1,500 B.C.) and Merv, a collection of 5 ancient cities that moved over the centuries as the river changed its course. Our journey leads us to Ashgabat, the splendid capital of Turkmenistan built predominantly of white marble, where we bid farewll to this incredible journey!

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Samarkand

Khiva

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Taklamakan safari on Bactrian camels


Fact File• 23 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Xian and finish in Urumqi• Includes two overnight train journeys (soft

sleeper compartment) two domestic flights• All meals included

highlights • Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian• 5th century Buddhist temples at Bingling

(UNESCO)• Labrang Monastery and the Yellow Hat

sect Tibetans• Jaiyuguan and the Western end of the

Great Wall of China• The Magao Grottos (UNESCO) of Dun-

huang• Oasis town of Turpan and the 1st century

ancient city of Gaochang• Camel safari in the Taklamakan Desert• The famed Sunday Market in Kashgar• Travel along the Karakoram Highway and

visit the Khujerab Pass

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in XianDay 2: Terra-Cotta Warriors of XianDay 3: Xian sites, fly to LanzhouDay 4: To Bingling Grottos (UNESCO), to XiaheDay 5: Labrang Monastery (Tibetan), train to JiayuguanDay 6: Western Great Wall, Wei-Jin ancient tombs Day 7: To Dunhuang, Ten-Thousand-Buddha GorgeDay 8: Mogao Grottoes, Train to Turpan

Day 9: Ancient city of Idikut, Visit & lunch with a local Uighur community Day 10: Ancient City of Yargul, to KorlaDay 11: To Kuche, city sitesDay 12: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Tianshan Great CanyonDay 13: To HotanDay 14: Desert trekking with Bactrian CamelsDay 15: Sunrise over the Dunes, to HotanDay 16: Hotan Sites, to YarkandDay 17: Ancient Capital of Yarkand, to KashgarDay 18: Tashkurgan, Tajik Villages and Nomadic HerdsmanDay 19: Khunjerab Pass-Highest International Border in the World, to Karakul LakeDay 20: Karakul Lake, to KashgarDay 21: Kashgar’s Ancient Sunday MarketDay 22: Urumqi, Heavenly LakeDay 23: Back Home

Departure Dates & PricesMay 09 – May 31, 2016 - Sep 05 – Sep 27, 2016 - May 08 – May 30, 2017 - Sep 04 – Sep 26, 2017 -

Activity Level: 3 Comfort Level: Some long drives

AccommodationsWe stay in good accommodations — both hotels and guesthouses, with private bathroom facilities. The only exceptions are overnight train rides (2) and one night camping in the Taklamakan Desert.

The Silk RoadChina

Uighur men of Kashgar

Yellow Hat sect Tibetans of Labrong Monastery

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The ancient Silk Road was a route that connected Imperial Rome with China. For centuries, it was the main exchange between east and west, a conduit for religion and phi-losophy as well as goods and ideas. It was a place of great ancient cities as well as religious and spiritual centers of faith. Extending 4,000 miles (6,437 kilometers), the heart of the great Silk Road was China.

Our adventure to a seldom-visited part of the forbidden kingdom starts in the old imperial capital of Xian, the terminus of the Silk Road. Terra Cotta warriors are a testimony to once powerful ancient armies. Evidence of the spread of Buddhism can be seen in the stun-ning carved grottos in Bingling (a UNESCO World Heritage site) as well as at Labrang Monastery, home to the yellow-sect Tibetans. We explore the ‘seldom-visited’ western por-tion of the Great Wall in Jiayuguan to witness the extent of Chinese efforts to protect their empire.

The great Taklamakan desert may have in-stilled fear in the hearts of intrepid travelers of the past but we will enter this vast desert for a camel safari, stopping at a number of oa-sis towns. We conclude our adventure on the border of the great Pamir Mountain Range before visiting the Uighur town of Kashgar and the Famed Sunday Market before ending our tour in Urumqi.

Join us as we explore the stunning land-scapes, ancient sites and fascinating cultures on our Chinese Silk Road adventure.

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Fact File• 17 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Beijing, finish in Hong Kong• All meals included• Includes 4 internal flights• Includes train journey to Shanghai

highlights • Walk on the Great Wall• 6 UNESCO sites• Discover the Forbidden City• Cosmopolitan city of Shanghai• See the Terra Cotta Warriors• Cruise the Yangtze Rivers Three Gorges

and visit the dam• View the art in the Buddhist Caves at

Dazu• Travel by boat on the Li River, Guilin• View Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in BeijingDay 2: Forbidden City, Beijing OperaDay 3: The Great Wall of China, Ming TombsDay 4: Beijing, fly to XianDay 5: Xian, Terra Cotta WarriorsDay 6: Xian, fly to Chongqing Day 7: To Dazu, Buddhist Caves, Board Yangtze River CruiseDay 8: Yangtze River CruiseDay 9: Yangtze River Cruise, Shennong Stream

Day 10: Yangtze River Cruise - Yichang Three Gorges Dam Tour, To WuhanDay 11: Wuhan - Train to ShanghaiDay 12: ShanghaiDay 13: GuilinDay 14: Guilin, Li River Cruise, YangshuoDay 15: Fly to Hong KongDay 16: Hong Kong - Victoria PeakDay 17: Depart Hong Kong

Departure Dates & PricesSep 02 – Sep 18, 2016 - Sep 08 – Sep 24, 2017 -


AccommodationsComfortable, well-located accommodations with private bathrooms throughout. Includes 3 nights on a Yangtze River cruise ship.

China - 5,000 years of history. That alone is enough to draw most people to the Middle Kingdom.

Imagine walking through a grand imperial monument such as the Forbidden City - truly a city within a city. In Xian, see the famed Terra Cotta Warriors, each unique face sculpted to last for eternity. Float down the

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GUILIN

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YANGTSERIVER

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Yangtze River through the spectacular Three Gorges and in Guilin, see karst limestone peaks surrounded by rice paddies and the Li River. Our Classic Route to China travels through eastern China, showing you China’s major cultural and natural sites.

We start in Beijing, one of the world’s great cities, where large squares and monuments grace grand boulevards. We explore Beijing’s hutong’s (alleys), to experience daily life in this ancient city.

In Xian, one of the ancient capitals of China, we encounter the great wonder of the Terra Cotta Warriors, an Emperor’s funerary army built to protect him on his journey to the afterworld. A stunning display of craftsmanship, each soldier and horse are unique. See the famous Buddhist caves at Dazu and embark on a cruise through the Three Gorges for a stunning display of massive rock faces forged by the mighty Yangtze River.

We take a high speed train Shanghai, then fly to Guilin to discover the sublime landscape, regarded by the Chinese as the most beautiful site in China. Limestone peaks are in contrast to the serenity of surrounding rice paddies - simply spectacular!

We finish our journey through Classic China with the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong, to enjoy its splendid sites.

Combines with Yunnan (China).

Terra Cotta Warriors

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Fact File• 16 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Kunming, finish in Chengdu• All meals included• Includes 1 domestic flight

highlights • Visit ancient Dali and Lijiang• See the Stone Forest• View the Upper Yangtse and Mekong• Explore Lijiang - a UNESCO World Heritage

Site• Boat ride on Lake Erhai• Travel to the Tibetan Plateau• Visit the UNESCO Panda Breeding

Sanctuary

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Kunming, ChinaDay 2: Stone Forest and Kunming

Day 3: Western Hills and Kunming

Day 4: Dali, Lake Erhai, Three Pagodas

Day 5: Dali, Boat Cruise on Lake Erhai

Day 6: To Shaxi

Day 7: To Shangri-La

Day 8: To Tacheng Nature Reserve

Day 9: Search for Golden Monkeys, To Deqen via the Baimang Pass

Day 10: Mingyomg Glacier, Feilai Temple

Day 11: Explore the Tibetan-Himalayan Region, return to Shangri-La

Day 12: To Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge

Day 13: Lijiang - Yufeng Temple, Traditional Naxi Village

Day 14: Lijiang - Black Dragon Pool, fly to Chengdu

Day 15: UNESCO Panda Breeding Sanctuary; Chengdu City Tour Day 16: Depart Chengdu

Departure Dates & PricesApr 27 – May 12, 2016 - Sep 18 – Oct 03, 2016 - Apr 27 – May 12, 2017 - Sep 24 – Oct 09, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: 6 days over 9,000 feet. Some rough/dusty, windy roads and long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels with private bathroom facilities.

Includes Tibetan plateau, Tacheng ‘Golden Monkey’ Reserve & UNESCO Panda Breeding Sancturary

Golden Monkey

In the 13th century, Marco Polo wrote of Kun-ming and Yunnan: “The capital city named Yachi is very great and noble. In it are found merchants and artisans with a mixed population of idolaters, Nestorian Christians, and Saracens or Moham-etans. The land is fertile in rice and wheat...”Yunnan’s diversity of natural wonders includes Hi-malayan peaks, fertile valleys, tropical rainforests, tranquil lakes, nature reserves and thundering rivers. The snow-capped mountains and glaciers feed two of the world’s great rivers, the Mekong and the Yangtse. Culturally, the area is a veritable cornucopia of 24 colorful and exotic ethnic groups including Yi, Lisu, Bai, Naxi, Li and Tibetan.Starting in Kunming, we visit the Western Hills and a temple carved out of the mountainside. In the town of Dali, we explore ancient streets surrounded by remnants of the city wall that once protected inhabitants from invaders. In the background, the Cangshan Mountains rise to snowy heights. We cruise on beautiful Erhai Lake before traveling to the town of Lijiang and walking along footpaths over ancient canals and alongside merchant shops.We make our way to higher altitude as we begin our journey to Shangri-La (formerly called Zhongdian) and Deqen on the Tibetan Plateau. We encounter Tibetans in their traditional vil-lages, plowing fields with yaks in this truly rugged, spectacular and seldom-visited Shangri-La. We also travel to Tacheng Nature Reserve in search of the very rare Yunnan Golden Monkey.Finally, we board a plane to Chengdu in Sichuan province, where we conclude our trip with a visit to the UNESCO Panda Breeding Sanctuary.Combines with Classic China.

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Black Dragon Pool, Lijang

Naadam Festival

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Fact File• 17 land days • Maximum 16 travelers • Start & finish in Ulaanbaatar • All meals included • Includes 4 internal flights

highlights • Feel the competitive excitement of the

Naadam Festival• Enjoy beautiful Lake Hovsgol and the

stunning Mongolian landscape• Explore Flaming Cliffs Dinosaur Site• Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery• Enjoy meeting welcoming Mongolians• Experience life in 13th century’s

Mongolia• View the world’s tallest equestrian

statue

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in UlaanbaatarDay 2: Hogno HanDay 3: To Karakoram - Ancient Capital of the MongolsDay 4: Przewalski Wild Horses, Return to UlaanbaatarDay 5: Genghis Khan’s 13th Century Park- Terelj National ParkDay 6: To UlaanbaatarDay 7: Fly to Muron, Lake HovsgolDay 8: Lake Hovsgol - Hiking, boat ride Day 9: Lake Hovsgol - Horseback and Yak Cart Riding (optional)Day 10: To Ulaanbaatar — Zanabazar Museum of Fine ArtsDay 11: Naadam Festival - Competition & Ceremony

Day 12: Naadam - Closing Ceremony Day 13: Fly to Gobi Desert - Yol Valley N.P.Day 14: Hongor Els - Singing Sand DunesDay 15: Hongor Els - Singing Sand DunesDay 16: Return to Ulaanbaatar, Bogd Khan PalaceDay 17: Depart Ulaanbaatar

Departure Dates & PricesJul 01 – Jul 17, 2016 - Jul 01 – Jul 17, 2017 - Please note: Itinerary sequence and dates are subject to change due to festival times, train and internal flight schedules, but all activities in this itinerary will be included.

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Some rough/dusty roads and long drives. Flexibility is key due to changing internal airline schedules.

AccommodationsComfortable hotel in Ulaanbaatar with private bathrooms. Some basic accommodation in gers (Mongolian circular tents) with shared facilities. Singles not guaranteed in gers..

Grasslands extend to a horizon of cobalt-blue skies, pastel-hued rocks color the Gobi Desert and fast-flowing rivers cut deep canyons in arid steppes in this remote Asian nation land-locked between China and Russia. The people, descendants of Genghis Khan, are an

eclectic mix of rugged nomads, Buddhist monks, farmers and merchants. For the truly adventurous, Mongolia holds the promise of an exotic culture rarely visited by travelers.Starting in Ulaanbaatar, the tour uses the capital as a hub to visit the Gobi Desert, Lake Hovsgol and central Mongolia. In the Gobi, we visit the Flaming Cliffs, a world-class dinosaur site with remains so plentiful that dinosaur eggshells can still be found on the surface.In Yol Valley National Park, we experience a unique environment that includes 200 species of birds and 600 species of vegetation.We stay on the beautiful shores of Lake Hovsgol. Surrounded by mountains and forests, it contains three percent of the earth’s fresh water. In central Mongolia, we visit Gorkhi-Terelj and Bogd National Parks. In Karakoram, we discover the ruins of the ancient capital of the Mongols and in Ulaanbaatar, we walk through former royal palaces and visit the national museum.The highlight for many is the famous Naadam Festival. Full of ceremony, pomp and festive Mongolians, this event features the “Three Sports of Men” - archery, wrestling and horse racing. Our Mongolian odyssey concludes in Ulaanbaatar.

ULAANBAATARKarakoram

beijing

Includes The

Nadaam Festival

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Fact File• 22 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Bangkok• All meals included• Includes 4 internal flights

highlights • Visit the floating market• Encounter remote Hilltribe villages• Visit the bridge over the River Kwai• See the Grand Palace and Temple of

Dawn in Bangkok• Explore ancient Sukhothai on bicycle• Explore the temples of Angkor, including

Bantai Srei• Visit the sites of Phnom Phen

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in BangkokDay 2: Bangkok - Grand Palace, Wat Pra Keo, Canal TripDay 3: Bangkok - Flower Market, Jim Thompson’s HouseDay 4: Floating Market, To Kanchanaburi & the Bridge Over the River KwaiDay 5: Hike or Swim at Erawan FallsDay 6: To Sukhothai, Wat MahadhatDay 7: Sukhothai - Ancient Temples of Classical SiamDay 8: To Lampang - Elephant Hospital, To Chiang MaiDay 9: To Chiang Mai - Elephant Work Camp, Orchid Nursery, Handicrafts, Kantoke DinnerDay 10: Chiang Mai - Thai Cooking Lessons, Wat Doi Suthep

Day 11: Chiang Mai - Wat U Mong, Old City by bicycle taxiDay 12: To Mae Sariang, Obluang N. P., Mae Ngao N.P., Bamboo RaftingDay 13: To Mae Hong Son, Kaew Komol cave, Hmong villageDay 14: Mae Hong Son - Longtail Boat to the Long Neck Karen HilltribeDay 15: Fly to Phnom Penh (via Chiang Mai & Bangkok)Day 16: Phnom Penh - Royal Palace, Killing Fields & Toul SlengDay 17: To Komphong Thom, Visit Pre-Angkor TemplesDay 18: Komphong Thom - Siem Reap (Angkor) Day 19: Explore the Grand Circuit of Angkor Wat Day 20: Angkor - Chhuk Village, Hike to Prasat Banteay Ampil Temple Day 21: Angkor - The Citadel of Women, fly to Bangkok Day 22: Depart Bangkok

Departure Dates & PricesFeb 02 - Feb 23, 2017 -Activity Level: 2Comfort Level: Some rough roads.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bath-rooms.

We invite you to discover two of Southeast Asia’s Ancient Kingdom’s - Thailand and Cam-bodia. From the Land of Siam to the Kingdom of the Khmers, these countries will fascinate you and leave you with a sense of astonish-ment. Visit ancient temples, hike through tropi-cal jungles and meet warm, gracious people.Explore Bangkok’s impressive Grand Palace, Temple of Dawn and Wat Pho with its Reclining Buddha and enjoy traditional Thai dance. Visit the floating market and the River Kwai, with its infamous bridge. Stay on comfortable, floating bungalows on the river, set against a backdrop of jungle covered mountains. Explore the ancient capital of Sukhothai by bicycle. Visit an elephant workcamp and have

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the opportunity to ride one of these mag-nificent animals . The relaxing northern capital of Chiang Mai will be our base for exploration. We offer a more active trek to visit the hilltribes but also offer something less active by road and river, as well as the delightful town of Mae Hong Son, set amongst the beautiful mountain scenery of the far northwest. You can also test your culinary skills during our Thai cooking class. Fly to Cambodia’s chaotic but fascinat-ing capital, Phnom Phen, situated on the banks of the Mekong River. Visit opulent palaces and temples but also bear wit-ness to the countries recent tragic history under the brutal rule of the Khmer Rouge. Travel to Cambodia’s enlightened period as we explore Angkor, the largest religious monument ever built, covering an area of 200 acres with its towers, terraces and causeways. Prepare to leave the outside world behind...travel through the world of Hindu mythology and arrive at the doorstep of the gods. The Khmer Empire reached its zenith of artistic expression and architecture with the building of Ang-kor. Built in the 12th century and aban-doned in 1431, Angkor succumbed to the encroaching jungle until the great temple complex was rediscovered in 1860 by French botanist Henri Mahout. Angkor’s colossal size, detailed carvings, courtyards and avenues is nothing short of impres-sive and overwhelming. Our trip to ancient Thailand and Cambo-dia concludes with a flight back to Bang-kok for our farewell dinner and departure.

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Fact File• 18 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Yangon• All meals included• Includes 4 internal flights

highlights • Visit the famed Shwedagon Pagoda

and Golden Rock Temple• Meet ethnic ‘Hilltribe’ minorities• See the skillful leg rowers of Inle Lake• Visit ancient Bagan and its 2600

monuments• 3-day journey down the Irrawaddy

River• Sunset on Mandalay Hill

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in YangonDay 2: Yangon Sites - Shwedagon PagodaDay 3: Fly To KalawDay 4: The Hill Station of Kalaw Day 5: Inle LakeDay 6: One Leg Rowers of Inle LakeDay 7: Fly to Kyaing TongDay 8: Hill Tribes of Kyaing Tong Day 9: MandalayDay 10: Former Royal Capitals and MonasteriesDays 11-12: Begin 3-day Irrawaddy River CruiseDay 13: To Bagan (UNESCO)Day 14: Ancient sites & temples of BaganDay 15: Mount PopaDay 16: Fly To Yangon, Golden RockDay 17: Return to Yangon, Scott’s Market, Farewell DinnerDay 18: Depart Yangon

Departure Dates & PricesJan 07 - Jan 24, 2016 - Feb 04 - Feb 21, 2016 - Mar 03 - Mar 20, 2016 - *Nov 04 - Nov 23, 2016 - *Dec 02 - Dec 21, 2016 - *Jan 06 - Jan 25, 2017 - *Feb 03 - Feb 22, 2017 - *Mar 03 - Mar 20, 2017 - *Follows new 20 day itinerary. Contact us or check our website for details.

Activity Level: 3

Comfort Level: Some rough roads and long drives.

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Please note: Itinerary may run in reverse due to flight and boat schedule.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels with private bathrooms. 2 nights basic accommodation in Kyaing Tong. 2 nights on the Irrawaddy Princess II, with private bathrooms.

Myanmar is a vibrant tapestry of culture, history and geography. A delightful blend of diverse ethnic groups, graceful Buddhist monasteries, ancient pagodas welcome travelers to this exotic country. Bordering Thailand, Laos, India and China, Myanmar (previously known as Burma) is at the cultural crossroads of Southeast Asia. Our extensive itinerary has been designed to explore this country’s extraordinary cultural and geographic treasures to the fullest.

Beginning in Yangon, we visit the opulent Shwedagon Pagoda, beautifully ensconced in gold. Travel back in time as we take in the breathtaking countryside and traditional riverside villages during our 3-day Irrawaddy River journey.

In Bagan, we explore extensive archeological treasures, ancient pagodas, temples adorned with statues and mural paintings (there are over 2,600 monuments!). At Mount Popa, discover a shrine atop an extinct volcano and walk around the historical hill station of Kalaw. On Inle Lake, we travel by longtail boat to floating gardens, lakeside markets, monasteries and the ancient ruins of In Thein Pagoda. In Kyaing Tong, on the Shan Plateau, we trek to the hilltribe villages of the Akha, Arn, Lahu, Palaung and Wa people.

This is your invitation to a sublime country inhabited by some of the friendliest people on earth.

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Fact File• 21 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start & finish in Bangkok• All meals included• Includes 4 internal flights

highlights • Explore the ancient Plain of Jars

(UNESCO)• See the Majestic temples and sites of

Luang Prabang (UNESCO)• The Mekong River & Khong Island• Visit the Cave City of Viengxay• Encounters with Hilltribe villages• Explore 10th century Khmer Ruins of

Wat Phou

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Bangkok, ThailandDay 2: Fly to Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle

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The culture and traditions of Laos are the least changed among Southeast Asian countries and make it a mecca for those searching for a truly exotic adventure. Here, you will find ancient temples, exqui-site scenery, an eventful history and exotic cuisine, all within the warm embrace of a welcoming people.We begin in Bangkok, Thailand, fly north to Chiang Rai and continue to the Golden Triangle before entering Laos. A two-day Mekong River journey takes us to remote hill tribe villages and mountainous jungles. We arrive in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the most beautiful and exotic temples in Asia. Our northern circuit continues to Pak Ou Cave (Buddha Cave) enroute to Nong Khiew. Enjoy a day trip to a beautiful, ‘weaving’ hill tribe village before we tra-verse the remote mountains to Sam Nua. Explore the fascinating caves of Vienxay, used as the headquarters of the Pathet Lao Revolutionary Movement during a vir-tual secret war. We visit the Plain of Jars (UINESCO) and ponder the great mystery of the thousands of 2,500-year-old stone jars. We fly to the nation’s capital, Vientiane to enjoy the eclectic mix of Lao, Thai, Vietnamese, French and American influ-ences before flying south to Pakse where we embark on a 3day/2nt Mekong River journey aboard a traditional and elegant Mekong teak barge. Traveling south along the Mekong, we visit the majestic Khmer temple site of Wat Phou, built 200 years before Angkor Wat and the natural beauty of Khong Island. Our adventure concludes with a flight back to Bangkok.

ExtensionsAngkor Wat - 5 land days: Explore one of the world’s greatest religious monuments. Built in the 12th century at the height of the Khmer Empire.

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Day 3: Enter Laos, Mekong boat journey to PakbengDay 4: Remote Mekong to Luang Prabang, Buddha CaveDay 5: Luang PrabangDay 6: Luang Prabang, Kuang Sy Waterfall, K’hmu VillagesDay 7: Luang Prabang, Elephant Village SanctuaryDay 8: Luang Prabang to Nong KhiewDay 9: Boat journey to weaving villageDay 10: Northern Heritage Route to Sam NeuaDay 11: Viengxay Caves, Sam Neua sitesDay 12: To Plain of Jars (Phonsavan)Day 13: Plain of Jars (UNESCO)Day 14: UXO and Organic Silk Farm (MAG optional)Day 15: Fly to VientianeDay 16: Fly to PakseDay 17: Mekong River, Pre-Angkorian Ruins of Wat Phou Day 18: Boat journey - Oum Muong, & Local villages Day 19: Khong Island, French Railway - Pakse Day 20: Pakse, Fly to BangkokDay 21: Departure

Departure Dates & PricesJan 08 - Jan 28, 2016 - Jan 05 - Jan 25, 2017 -


AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms.

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Fact File• 21 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Saigon, finish in Hanoi• All meals included• Includes 1 internal flight

highlights • Visit the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels,

China Beach and the Hanoi Hilton• Discover My Son (UNESCO) and ancient

Cham temples• Explore the Mekong Delta by boat• Visit the Phong Nha Cave (UNESCO)

• Explore the old capital of Hue and stunning Hoi An (UNESCOs)

• 3d/2nt boat trip on Halong Bay

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh)Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon SightsDay 3: Mekong DeltaDay 4: Floating Market, return to SaigonDay 5: Scenic drive to DalatDay 6: Dalat Sites Day 7: Fly to Danang, To Hoi AnDay 8: Hoi An (UNESCO) - by foot and by boatDay 9: My Son (UNESCO), Cham TowersDay 10: To Hue via China Beach, Perfume River Tombs by boat, Thien Mu Pagoda by cycloDay 11: Ancient Capital of HueDay 12: To DMZ, Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc underground villageDay 13: Phong Nha CaveDay 14: To Cuc Phuong via Ho Chi Minh RoadDay 15: Cuc Phuong N.P, to Moon GardenDay 16: Moon Garden, Traditional Vietnamese Temples & Village LifeDay 17: Hanoi Sites, Old Quarter by cycloDay 18: To Halong Bay - 3d/2n Boat JourneyDay 19: The Turquoise Waters and Limestone Islands of Halong BayDay 20: Halong Bay, To HanoiDay 21: Hanoi

Departure Dates & PricesFeb 20 - Mar 11, 2016 - Nov 06 - Nov 26, 2016 - Feb 20 - Mar 12, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Some long drives and travel on traditional boats.

AccommodationsComfortable hotel/lodges with private bathrooms. Features 2 nights on a boat on Halong Bay.

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Rice paddies tended by farmers in conical hats, a two-thousand-mile coastline with sandy beaches and mountains covered in the vibrant greens of lush tropical vegetation. Welcome to Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful countries.

We begin in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh). Explore the famous Cu Chi tunnel complex and the Mekong Delta, where we enjoy a riverboat trip on the Tein River. We drive to Dalat, known as the “City of Flowers”. Visit a silkworm workshop and see Dalat’s “Crazy House”, the former palace of the emperor Bao Dai.

Traveling north to Hoi An, we explore this restored open-air museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In My Son, we learn about the Cham people, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After stopping at China Beach, we travel over the spectacular Hai Van Pass to Hue, the former ancient capital modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing. While exploring Hue, we use cyclos (bicycle taxis) to visit the Citadel, Vietnam’s Forbidden City and the local Dong Bay market. Continuing north, we visit the first national park in Vietnam, Cuc Phuong before driving to Moon Garden, a unique and traditional oasis of Vietnamese temples & rural village life.

Enjoy the sites of Hanoi, amidst shaded streets, French colonial architecture and the surrounding lakes of the downtown core. In Halong Bay, enjoy 3d/2n aboard our comfortable barge navigating the turquoise waters amid spectacular, cliff-faced islands, enjoying incredible seafood feasts before returning to Hanoi for our farewell dinner.

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Fact File• 32 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Bangkok, Thailand and Finish in Yangon, Myanmar• All meals included• Includes 8 flights

highlights • 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites• Bangkok - Grand Palace, Temple of Dawn,

Thailand• Cooking Classes in Vietnam and Thailand• Rangoon - Shwedagon Temple, Myanmar• Temples and Pagodas of Angkor Wat,

Luang Prabang, Mandalay & Bagan• 2-day Mekong River journey, Laos• Spectacular Halong Bay, Vietnam• Remote hilltribe villages• See the famous one legged rowers on Inle

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Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Bangkok, ThailandDay 2: Bangkok - Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, Canal JourneyDay 3: Fly to Siem Reap, Ancient Temples of AngkorDay 4: Angkor Wat - (UNESCO)Day 5: Angkor - Banteay Srei, Fly to Phnom Penh Day 6: Phnom PenhDay 7: Boat Journey to Can Tho, Vietnam

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Day 8: Mekong Delta Boat Journey, Floating Market, Ho Chi Minh CityDay 9: Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City, Fly to DanangDay 10: Hoi An (UNESCO)Day 11: Hoi An - Life on the RiverDay 12: To Hue (UNESCO) via China Beach, Imperial Forbidden CityDay 13: Perfume River Boat Trip - Royal Tombs- Fly to HanoiDay 14: Hanoi to Halong Bay (UNESCO)Day 15: To Hanoi, Water Puppet PerformanceDay 16: Sites of Hanoi, Old QuarterDay 17: Fly to Luang Prabang, Waterfall & HilltribesDay 18: Luang Prabang Walking Tour (UNESCO)Day 19: Luang Prabang - Kuang Sy Waterfall, K’hmu VillagesDay 20: Mekong River Journey, ‘Caves of a Thousand Buddhas’Day 21: Mekong River Journey to ThailandDay 22: Golden Triangle to Chang Mai: Elephant CampDay 23: Wat Doi Suthep & Thai Cooking LessonsDay 24: Fly to MandalayDay 25: Mandalay, Irrawaddy River CruiseDay 26: Irrawaddy River Cruise

Day 27: Irrawaddy River Cruise, Arrival in Bagan, Temple sites

Day 28: Ancient TemplesDay 29: Fly to Inle LakeDay 30: Indein Pagoda, Fly to YangonDay 31: Yangon SitesDay 32: Depart Yangon

Departure Dates & Prices*Jan 05 - Feb 05, 2016 - Jan 05 - Feb 05, 2017 - *2016 departure is also 32 days in length, yet

follows a slightly different itinerary.

Activity Level: 2

Comfort Level: Some rough/dusty roads and long drives. Flexibility is key due to changing internal airline schedules.


The land of a thousand smiles, ancient temples, five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, exotic and welcoming cultures, hilltribe villages, colorful markets and stunning scenery. ElderTreks’ Grand Southeast Asia Adventure offers the best of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar.

Our journey begins in Bangkok. Marvel at the amazing Grand Palace complex and the Temple of Dawn before taking a long-tail boat ride on the back canals of the Chao Phrya River.

Fly to Siem Reap, gateway to the fantastic ancient temples of Angkor. Visit the most impressive ruins: Bayon Temple, Banteay Srei, the “Citadel of Women”, Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom and much more. Enjoy a performance of classical Cambodian dance. We fly to Phnom Penh to begin our river journey along the Mekong into Vietnam.

In Vietnam, spend a relaxing day meandering through the rivers and canals of the Mekong Delta. Visit the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels before seeing the highlights and energy of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Walk the streets of Hoi An - a “living museum” (UNESCO). Meander through tree-lined streets, past French colonial architecture and the old-quarter of Hanoi by cyclo and explore the thousands of limestone islands in the warm turquoise water of Halong Bay.

Fly to Luang Prabang (UNESCO) and discover some of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful temples. Embark on a

two-day Mekong River journey into the remote regions of northern Laos.

We return to Thailand via the Golden Triangle and on to the northern city of Chiang Mai for Thai cooking lessons and a visit to Doi Suthep overlooking the city.

Fly to Mandalay and visit the most revered religious monuments in Myanmar as well as hand-woven silk and tapestry workshops. Bagan’s countryside is the perfect backdrop for its 2,600 ancient temples. Our adventure continues in Yangon, Myanmar with visits to the city’s main attractions, including one of the most opulent temples in the world, the Shwedagon Pagoda.

We hope you can join ElderTreks’ adventure which visits Southeast Asia’s greatest treasures - truly a journey of a lifetime.

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Fact File• 18 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Kuching, finish in Kota Kinabalu• All meals included• Includes 6 internal flights

highlights • Lemanak River safari• Tribal Iban Culture & Adventure• Mulu National Park and Caves• Kinabalu National Park / Hot Spring• Rainforest Canopy Walk• Orangutan sanctuary• Kinabatangan River & Wildlife

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in KuchingDay 2: Sarawak Cultural VillageDay 3: Lemanak River SafariDay 4: Journey to Iban CultureDay 5: River SafariDay 6: Explore Colonial Kuching

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Day 7: To Mulu National Park Day 8: Mulu N. P. - Lang and Deer CavesDay 9: Mulu National Park - Moonmilk and Clearwater Caves Day 10: To Kota KinabaluDay 11: Islands of Gaya and ManukanDay 12: Kinabalu National Park - Poring Hot SpringsDay 13: Kinabalu National Park, Kundasang War MemorialDay 14: Fly to Sandakan, Boat to Selingan ‘Turtle’ IslandDay 15: Sepilok Orangutan SanctuaryDay 16: Kinabatangan River WildlifeDay 17: Gomantong caves, to SandakanDay 18: To Kota Kinabalu

Departure Dates & PricesMar 12 – Mar 29, 2017 - Nov 01 – Nov 18, 2017 -

Activity Level: 3 Comfort Level: Some rough roads and travel on traditional boats.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private washrooms. Features 2 nights in a tribal longhouse with shared bathroom. Single accommodation not available in longhouse.

The jungles of Borneo have evolved over 100 million years. They are the oldest on earth and provide a unique opportunity to experience

an ancient ecosystem along with the tribal cultures that inhabit them. A rugged land of caves, peaks, rivers and forests, Borneo is an irresistible paradise for adventure travelers.

Beginning in the old colonial city of Kuching, we head into the interior on our longboat adventure on the Lemanak River. Traveling upriver, we visit the tribal Iban, who have lived in their communal longhouses in the jungle for thousands of years.

We continue our jungle experience by flying to world-renowned Mulu National Park. Here, we explore the world’s largest cave passage and oldest rainforests from the base of our comfortable lodge. We fly to Sabah in the far north of Borneo, where we enjoy easy hikes at the base of Mt. Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. Mt. Kinabalu houses celebrated biological diversity, including the rafflesia, the world’s largest flower.

We visit the tropical islands of Gaya and Manukan. Traveling via Sandakan, we take a boat to Selingan Island to observe sea turtles come ashore nightly to lay their eggs.

At the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, we arrive in time for the orphan orangutans’ afternoon feeding. The tour winds down on the tranquil Kinabatangan River, where we go on a river safari in search of proboscis monkeys, hornbills and wild elephants.

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Fact File• 20 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Medan and finish in Jakarta• Includes 2 internal flights• All meals included

highlights • Visit an Orangutan sanctuary• Enjoy an elephant safari in Tangkaha• See the mountains, jungle and volcanoes

of Sumatra• Hike through rural villages• Learn about the Batak of Lake Toba• Explore Bukittinggi and learn about it’s

matrilineal society• Journey to Krakatoa and climb ‘Child of’

Krakatoa• Search for Sumatran elephants, tigers

and rhinos in Way Kampas

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in MedanDay 2: Drive to Bukit LawangDay 3: Orangutan Rehabilitation Reserve & Elephants of TangkahaDay 4: Jungle Hike. To BrastagiDay 5: Lake Toba - Samosir IslandDay 6: Lake TobaDay 7: Lake Toba Boat Excursion

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Day 8: Minangkabau Highlands - Padang Sidenpuan Day 9: BukittinggiDay 10: Cultural West Sumatra and the Singgalang WalkDay 11: Bukittinggi and the Minangkabau Culture Day 12: Sianok Canyon, the Great Wall, Japanese TunnelsDay 13: To Padan, fly to Jakarta, drive to Carita, overnightDay 14: Speedboat

to Krakatoa, hike to viewpoint, drive to LampungDay 15: To Way Kampas National Park, Night WalkDay 16: In Search of Sumatran Rhinos, Tigers & ElephantsDay 17: Jungle Boat JourneyDay 18: Lampung, Farewell DinnerDay 19: To JakartaDay 20: Departure

Departure Dates & PriceApr 01 - Apr 20, 2016 - Jul 01 - Jul 20, 2016 - Oct 16 - Nov 04, 2016 - Feb 09 - Feb 28, 2017 - Apr 11 - Apr 30, 2017 - Jul 07 - Jul 26, 2017 - Oct 16 - Nov 04, 2017 -

Activity Level: 3 Comfort Level: Some rough roads and long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable, well-located accommodations with private bathrooms throughout. 3 nights in our remote Ecolodge in Way Kampas with ceiling fans but no air conditioning.

The lush island of Sumatra, fifth largest in the world, is one of Indonesia’s most important islands and perhaps its most beautiful. With its many tribes, cultures, wildlife reserves, jungles, rivers, spectacular waterfalls and crater lakes, the island is a joy for any traveller interested in natural beauty and diverse cultures. It is a truly extraordinary destination with its remarkable wealth of sights, sounds and smells, all set within some of the most beautiful landscapes to be seen anywhere.

While in Sumatra, we travel south along the spine, the rugged Bukit Barisan mountain range, exploring a number of fantastic sights and cultures enroute. These include the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (“Bukit Lawang”) and Elephants of Tangkaha, as well as spectacular Lake Toba and the Batak Highlands, where the proud Batak people migrated from the Himalayan foothills of upper Burma and Thailand over 1,500 years ago. We continue south crossing the equator while enjoying the dramatically terraced Minangkabau Highlands in West Sumatra, home to one of the few remaining matrilineal societies in the world and the cultural heart of West Sumatra.

We fly south to Jakarta as we cross the Sunda strait by speedboat to Krakatoa and Anak (child of...) Krakatoa. The famous 1883 massive eruption created a powerful tsunamis and changed the earths climate for several years. Part of the steep rim of Krakatoa remains and in 1927, out of the collapsed caldera, emerged the volcanic island know today as Anak Krakatoa. We land on Anak Krakatoa and climb to a spectacular viewpoint. We continue to Way Kampas Nat’l Park, which is home to Sumatran elephants, tigers and rhinos as well as a myriad of birdlife and other wildlife. We explore the park on foot, by jeep and by boat. We depart for Lampung for our last night in Sumatra before flying to Jakarta for your homeward flights or to join our Java, Bali & Komodo adventure.

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New 20 Day ItineraryIncluding Krakatoa



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Fact File• 20 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• All meals included• Start in Yogyakarta and finish in Denpasar• Includes 3 internal flight

highlights• Discover Borobudur temple• Wander through the temple complex of

Prambanan• Sunrise hike to the crater of Mount Bromo• Enjoy a 2 day boat journey to see Komodo

Dragons• Swim or snorkel at Menjangan Island Reef

(scuba diving available; not included)• Explore Ubud, the cultural center of Bali• Experience the arts, dance and culture of

Bali

Daily ItineraryDay 1: ArrivalDay 2: Ancient Hindu Temple of PrambananDay 3: Yogyakarta - Artistic Heart of JavaDay 4: Sunrise at Borobudur - World’s largest Buddhist TempleDay 5: To Mt. BromoDay 6: Volcanic Landscape of Mt. BromoDay 7: Bromo Sunrise, to BaliDay 8: Bali Barat National Park & Menjangan IslandDay 9: To Mt. Batur & UbudDay 10: Bali Bird ParkDay 11: Traditional Home & Dinner with a local Balinese FamilyDay 12: Ubud - the Arts of Bali

Day 13: Ubud, Besakih Temple, to CandidasaDay 14: Candidasa: Tirtagganga & Pasir Putih Day 15: Candidasa, fly to Flores Day 16: Dance Ceremony of the Manggaraia Day 17: Komodo Dragon Adventure - to Rinca Island by overnight boat Day 18: Komodo Island, snorkeling, return to Flores Day 19: Fly to Bali, Farewell Dinner Day 20: Departure

Departure Dates & PricesApr 20 – May 09, 2016 - Jul 20 – Aug 08, 2016 - Nov 04 – Nov 23, 2016 - Feb 28 - Mar 19, 2017 - Apr 30 - May 19, 2017 - Jul 26 - Aug 14, 2017 - Nov 04 - Nov 23, 2017 - Activity Level: 2Comfort Level: Some rough roads and long drives.

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We begin on the famed island of Java, and start our tour in the historic capital of Yogyakarta, which is also the cultural and craft centre of Java. On a series of day trips, we shall explore the unbelievable ruins of Borobudur - the world’s largest Buddhist temple, and the equally impressive Hindu Temple of Prambanan. At Mount Bromo we will watch the magnificent sunrise on the volcano, with an optional hike to the rim.We continue to the exotic island of Bali, where we will divide our time between the artistic and cultural center of Ubud, and the beachside towns of Permuteran and Candidasa. While in Northern Bali, we will have the opportunity to either visit the fascinating yet seldom visited Bali Barat National Park, (particularly good for those interested in birdlife), or join a trip to Menjangan Island, with its spectacular snorkeling and swimming. The pace slows down at Candidasa, as we take traditional fishing boats to a white sand beach with crystal blue water for swimming.Fly to Flores for a cultural experience with a Manggaraia village followed by a 2 day boat journey to Rinca and Komodo islands to see the famed Komodo Dragon, which can grow up to 12 ft long, making it the world’s largest lizard. We return to Bali for our farewell dinner and to reflect on an exotic journey of a lifetime!Combines with Sumatra.

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Fact File• 21 land days • Maximum 16 Travelers • Start and finish in Port Moresby • All meals included • Includes 5 internal flights

highlights • Encounter the Asaro Mudmen, the

Wahgi, Simbu, Kaguel, Melpa and Trobriand Islanders tribes

• “Singsing” cultural event at Mt. Hagen or Goroka

• Visit the remote Trobriand Islands• 3-day Sepik River tour by wooden canoe

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Port MoresbyDay 2: Port Moresby to Mt. HagenDays 3-4: Mt. Hagen Cultural ShowDay 5: Mt. Hagen and Kumul LodgeDay 6: Mt. Hagen to GorokaDay 7: GorokaDay 8: Goroka to MadangDay 9: MadangDay 10: Fly to WewakDay 11: To Sepik RiverDay 12: Sepik River ExcursionDay 13: Sepik River, Return to WewakDay 14: To Port MoresbyDay 15: Fly to Louisa, Kiriwina Island, Trobriand Islands Day 16: Kiriwina Island, Trobriand IslesDay 17: Kaibola Village, Trobriand IslandsDay 18: Return to Port MoresbyDay 19: Port Moresby City TourDay 20: Virirata National ParkDay 21: Depart Port Moresby

Departure Dates & PricesAug 18 – Sep 07, 2016 - Sep 13 – Oct 03, 2016 - Aug 10 – Aug 30, 2017 -Price includes $1400 USD of domestic air.

Activity Level: 2 or 3 Comfort Level: 2 days over 8,000 feet. Local roads can be rough and wet. Travelers must be flexible and prepared for day-to-day changes. Some areas are very primitive.

Accommodations On Sepik adventure, basic dormitory accommodation (bush longhouses) with limited bathing and toilet facilities. Trobriand Island accommodation, basic with private facilities. Up to 6 nights single supplement not available.

Papua New Guinea is like no other place on earth - culturally rich and geographically remote, with some of the most stunning scenery anywhere.

From the rugged mountains to the coastal islands, this journey is an adventure of a lifetime. We meet and learn about some of the tribal people of this land including the Asaro Mudmen, the Wahgi, the Simbu, the Kaguel, the Melpa and the fascinating Trobriand Islanders. Our adventure includes many village visits so that we can really meet the people and experience their way of life.

We explore the Sepik River by wooden canoe and spend 3 nights on Kiriwina Island (part of the Trobriand Islands), where people live a traditional lifestyle.

Our August departure features the Mt. Hagen Singsing, where the tribes come from all over Papua New Guinea for a two-day spectacular “singsing” - a traditional song and dance festival complete with traditional tribal clothing and body decoration. Our September departures feature the Garoka singsing festival. Throughout our journey, we encounter amazing birdlife, lush flora, stunning scenery and some of the most fascinating tribal people on earth.

Please Note: Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally interesting places on earth, with many of its tribal people following a traditional life-style. This adventure has been designed to experience the villages and people of Papua New Guinea. In order to do this, we visit a number of local villages and we overnight in one village. There are overnight stays where the accommodation is very basic; it can be dormitory style and have no fans/air conditioning and very limited facilities. As much of the interior of the country has no roads or impassable ones, we maximize our time by flying from location to location and flight schedules frequently change. While we endeavor to do/see everything listed in the itinerary, nothing in Papua New Guinea goes as planned, so travelers must be prepared for changes to this program as we travel.

Includes Singsing Festival

Hornbill

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Fact File• 14 days• Start and finish in Papeete, Tahiti• All meals on ship and land included• Guided excursions included• Scuba diving, horseback riding, deep sea

fishing tours available at additional costhighlights • Scuba diving, horseback riding,

helicopter tours available at additional cost

• Visit volcanic amphitheater in Nuku Hiva Bay

• Visit grave site of Paul Gauguin on Hiva Oa

• Visit Fatu Hiva, center of Marquesian culture

• Discover island of wild horses — Ua Huka

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Papeete, TahitiDay 2: Tuamotu Archipelago — Takapoto Day 3: At SeaDay 4: Arrival to the Marquesas Archipelago, Island of Nuku Hiva; Traditional Marquesas lunch in the village of Hatiheu

Day 5: Ua Pou – Marquesas lunchDay 6: Tahuata (Vaitahu) and Hiva Oa (Atuona)Day 7: Fatu HivaDay 8: Hiva OaDay 9: Ua Huka (Vaipaee-Hane-Hokatu)Day 10: Nuku Hiva (Taiohae) and Ua PouDay 11: At SeaDay 12: Tuamotu Archipelago - RangiroaDay 13: Society Islands - Bora BoraDay 14: Morning arrival in Papeete, Tahiti

Departure DatesJan 16 - Jan 29, 16 Feb 06 - Feb 19, 16 Feb 27 - Mar 11, 16 Mar 19 - Apr 01, 16 Apr 09 - Apr 22, 16 Apr 30 - May 13, 16 May 21 - Jun 03, 16 Jun 11 - Jun 24, 16 - 10% off Jul 02 - Jul 15, 16 Jul 23 - Aug 05, 16 Aug 13 - Aug 26, 16 *Sep 03 - Sep 16, 16 - 10% off Sep 24 - Oct 07, 16 Oct 15 - Oct 28, 16 Nov 05 - Nov 18, 16 Nov 26 - Dec 09, 16 Dec 17 - Dec 30, 16Call for 2017 Dates.* 10% discount for Standard Cabins only.

2016 Prices Stateroom from - Deluxe cabin from - Superior cabin from -All cabins based on twin share with private bathrooms. The price does not include Tourism Tax, Port/Cruise fees (approx $300), fuel surcharge and transfers. This trip is not exclusive to ElderTreks.

Comfort Level: Seas can be rough. Shore landings (using traditional style whaleboats) required

AccommodationsTravel aboard the upscale passenger & cargo freighter, Aranui 5. Cabins range from standard staterooms to deluxe and a variety of suites with private facilities.

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rangiroa

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bora bora

fatu hiva

MARQUESAS ARCHIPELAGO

FRENCHPOLYNESIA

TUAMOTUARCHIPELAGO

papeete

nuku hivaua huka

hiva oa

tahuata

takapoto

Sailing In The Remote Marquesas islands

Now Includes Bora Bora

The lush, jagged volcanic islands of the Marquesas are French Polynesia’s most spectacular island chain. You can imagine their raw beauty, the welcoming people and their mysterious stone tikis by reading the adventures of Paul Gauguin, Herman Melville, Jack London, Robert Louis Stevenson and Thor Heyerdahl. Today, there is no better way to explore these enchanting islands than by passenger/freighter.

Your days will be filled with adventure, as we journey to the Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands. Well-trained guides will take you hiking to ancient archaeological sites. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and horseback riding. You’ll visit charming villages and see local artisans making intricately-carved wooden bowls, war clubs and tapa — a traditional bark cloth. Very little has changed in these untouched islands. Visitors are rare but very welcome!

Aranui 5The Aranui 5 is a new, custom-built, dual-purpose passenger/freighter. Designed to offer all of the comforts of a cruise liner, while operating as a supply ship, Aranui 5 is classified as a small vessel, accommodating approximately 254 passengers and 103 cabins. The ship features a restaurant, 2 lounges, 2 conference rooms, 4 bars, an outdoor pool, a boutique, a massage room and a gym. Passenger accommodations range from Premium exterior staterooms, more than 90 percent with a private balcony, to Standard exterior staterooms.

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Fact File• 18 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Auckland, finish in Queenstown• All meals included

highlights • Visit Waitomo glow-worm caves• Attend a Maori concert• Hike and kayak in Abel Tasman National

Park• Jetboat ride on the Shotover River• Travel to Franz Josef Glacier and Fox

Glacier• Cruise on Milford Sound

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in AucklandDay 2: Auckland SitesDay 3: Waitomo & Ruakuri Caves, Rotorua

Day 4: Rotorua, Maori FeastDay 5: Rotorua, Huka Falls, to TaupoDay 6: Tongaririo River Rafting, WellingtonDay 7: Wellington SitesDay 8: Ferry to Picton, NelsonDay 9: Abel Tasman National Park - Kayak, Seals & Walking TourDay 10: Golden Bay Day 11: NelsonDay 12: PunakaikiDay 13: Franz Josef Glacier & Fox GlacierDay 14: Mountains, Lakes & Glaciers, to WanakaDay 15: QueenstownDay 16: Te Anau, Milford Sound Day 17: Queenstown - Shotover Jet Boat Ride Day 18: Depart Queenstown

Departure Dates & PricesFeb 01 – Feb 18, 2016 - Feb 01 – Feb 18, 2017 - Activity Level: 3/4 Comfort Level: Some long drives.


Spectacular natural wonders, cosmopoli-tan cities, friendly people, a comfortable climate... all elements of the perfect travel destination - New Zealand. On this active trip, explore caves, geothermal areas and

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wanaka

queenstown

waitomo

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kaikoura

wellington

lake taupo

picton

rotorua

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glaciers. Experience the thrill of white-water rafting, the exhilaration of a jetboat ride and learn about the fascinating Maori culture.

On the North Island, travel to Waitomo and the fairytale glow-worm caves and explore the Cave of the Spirit “Te Ana o te Atua”. Ex-perience the boiling mud pools and geysers of Whakarewarewa, the origin of the Goddesses of Fire. We cover over sixty rapids as we go white-water rafting on the Tongaririo River!

We cruise through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds to the South Island and continue to Abel Tasman National Park, where we spend time hiking and kayaking. We see Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier before continuing on to Queenstown and a thrilling jet-boat ride on the Shotover River. We marvel at spec-tacular Milford Sound where we take a cruise along the fjord to majestic Mitre Peak, before concluding our adventure in Queenstown.

Abel Tasman Kiwi

Kea bird

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Fact File• 13 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Havana• All meals included

highlights• Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage

sites - colonial Trinidad, Old Havana, Cienfuegos and Vinales Valley• Visit 2 UNESCO Biosphere Reserve -

Sierra del Rosario & Zapata Marshlands• Escambray Mountains• Attend the Tropicana Cabaret• Vintage car tour• Visits to a maternity home, seniors

centre• Cultural interactions and musical

performances

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in HavanaDay 2: Havana city sites and Afro Cuban Religion

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trinidad

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sierra del rosario

havanaDay 3: Sierra del Rosario Biosphere ReserveDay 4: Vinales Valley, Indian’s Cave Day 5: To Cienfuegos via the Marshlands Day 6: CienfuegosDay 7: Social Cuba, Colonial Trinidad (UNESCO)Day 8: Health Care, Cuban Percussion, Sunset cruiseDay 9: Escambay Mountains, to Santa Clara Day 10: Santa Clara - Revolution sitesDay 11: Hemingway’s Home, Classic American Cars & Tropicana CabaretDay 12: Havana - a last glimpseDay 13: Depart Havana

Departure Dates & PricesDec 01 – Dec 13, 2015 - Dec 20 – Jan 01, 15/16 - Jan 05 – Jan 17, 2016 - Jan 19 – Jan 31, 2016 - Feb 02 – Feb 14, 2016 - Feb 16 – Feb 28, 2016 - Mar 08 – Mar 20, 2016 - Apr 12 – Apr 24, 2016 - May 17 – May 29, 2016 - Jun 07 – Jun 19, 2016 - Nov 22 - Dec 04, 2016 - Dec 06 – Dec 18, 2016 - Dec 20 – Jan 01, 16/17 -

Jan 10 – Jan 22, 2017 - Jan 24 – Feb 05, 2017 - Feb 07 – Feb 19, 2017 - Feb 21 – Mar 05, 2017 - Mar 07 – Mar 19, 2017 - Apr 11 – Apr 23, 2017 - May 16 – May 28, 2017 - Jun 06 – Jun 18, 2017 -


AccommodationsComfortable, well-located hotels with private bathrooms throughout.

Discover Cuba - a Caribbean gem, now less forbidden and naturally enticing for all who desire to find a cultural oasis of warm, generous people. Cuba’s riches go beyond it’s vibrant culture and famous white sand beaches. It offers a rich natural landscape which includes no less than 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 2 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. Be inspired by Cuba’s soulful art, musical rhythms and vibrant dance. Reconnect with Havana’s heyday of the 1950’s with a performance at the Tropicana Cabaret.

Enjoy a walking tour through the streets of old Havana; visit a cigar factory; walk along paths in search of native bird life in the national parks; lay back on white sand beaches; attend the Tropicana Cabaret show; and most importantly, make contact with the Cuban people who are eager to talk to visitors. Our adventure maximizes our interaction with the local people so you can learn first-hand what life in Cuba is really like. Join us as we go in search of the exotic culture of Cuba.

U.S. TRAVEL TO CUBA ElderTreks is a Canadian based company and does not hold a license that allows U.S. citizens to legally visit Cuba yet. Things are changing rapidly, however U.S. citizens that participate on this tour are solely responsible for any possible legal implications.

Nostalgic Havana

Tour in style

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Lost World OfThe MayansGuatemala, Mexico, honduras &Belize

Mexico

Guatemala

Belize

Honduras

Cancun

Tulum

Merida

Campeche

Palenque

Antigua

Chichen Itza

Celestun

Uxmal

Calakmul

Yaxchilan

FloresTikal

Caracol

Livingston

CopanQuirigua

LakeAtitlan

Chichicastenango

GuatemalaCity

Fact File• 20 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Cancun, Mexico and finish in

Antigua, Guatemala• All meals included

highlights • Explore Tikal and its main rival, the

seldom-visited Calakmul• Visit 13 magnificent Mayan sites

including Palenque, Chichen Itza, Tikal, Calakmul, Caracol and Copan

• 9 UNESCO sites• Visit the colonial gems of Antigua,

Campeche and Merida• Hear the call of howler monkeys• Superb bird watching at most Mayan

sites as well as river excursions along Rio Dulce and the lagoon at Celestun

• Search for crocodiles, toucans, macaws, hummingbirds and monkeys

• Visit the colorful market in Chichicastenango

• Enjoy the Caribbean culture of Livingston

• Boat journey on Lake Atitlan, surrounded by volcanoes

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in Cancun, To TulumDay 2: Oceanside Ruins of Tulum, Swim in the pristine freshwater of a CenoteDay 3: Chichen Itza, Convent of Izamal, To MeridaDay 4: Lagoon of CelestunDay 5: Uxmal; To CampecheDay 6: Campeche Fort, To CalakmulDay 7: Explore seldom visited CalakmulDay 8: To PalenqueDay 9: Impressive Mayan Site of Palenque, To VallescondidoDay 10: Boat Journey to remote Yaxchilan. To Flores, GuatemalaDay 11: Exploration of TikalDay 12: The Mayan Site of Caracol, BelizeDay 13: To the Carribean Town of Livingston via Rio DulceDay 14: Livingston; 7 Alters Falls & Playa BlancaDay 15: Boat to Puerto Barrios, Quirigua & Copan, HondurasDay 16: To ChichicastenangoDay 17: Colorful Market of Chichicastenango, To Lake AtitlanDay 18: Lake Atitlan; Boat Trip; To AntiguaDay 19: Exploring AntiguaDay 20: Depart Antigua

Departure Dates & PricesJan 08 - Jan 27, 2016 -Apr 08 - Apr 27, 2016 - Oct 21 - Nov 09, 2016 - Dec 09 - Dec 28, 2016 - Jan 13 - Feb 01, 2017 - Feb 24 - Mar 15, 2017 - Apr 07 - Apr 26, 2017 - Oct 20 - Nov 08, 2017 - Activity Level: 2/3* *Some (optional) steep climbs of temples.

Howler Monkey

Uxmal

Comfort Level: Some roads can be rough and dusty. Some long drives. Hot and humid in the jungle.

Accommodations Comfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms.

ElderTreks’ 20 day journey to the Lost World of the Mayans is probably the most exhilarating Mayan trip you will ever encounter. This fantastic adventure includes the great Mayan cities of Tikal (Guatemala), Copan (Honduras), Caracol (Belize), Palenque, Uxmal, Chichen Itza and Tulum (Mexico). We also journey to seldom visited Calakmul, Tikal’s great rival. We also explore remote Yaxchilan, accessible only by boat before crossing the border into Guatemala. Visit Quirigua, the site which includes the Stelae with its Mayan calendar referring to in the “end of the world” predictions for Dec 21, 2012. The demise of the Mayan civilization - the end of the world as foretold in the astrology and beliefs of the Mayan, have long created intrigue and mystery.

Our Central American journey includes so much more than Mayan ruins. We explore lagoons and rivers teeming with birds as well as monkeys, crocodiles, turtles and much more. Experience the Caribbean culture of Livingston and the traditional indigenous cultures of Lake Atitlan and Chichicastenango, featuring its vibrant and colorful Thursday market. And, we cannot forget about the colonial gems of Merida, with the oldest cathedral in the Americas, the seaside fortress of Campeche, Lake Atitlan, surrounded by 3 volcanoes and finally Antigua, a true colonial masterpiece!

We hope you can join ElderTreks’ unique journey to the Mayan world that promises to be nothing short of memorable.


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Howler Monkey

Tikal


Ometepe Island

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EL Salvador & Nicaragua

Exploratory Trip

Fact File• 15 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in San Salvador, finish in Managua• All meals included

highlights • Enjoy the colonial gems of Leon,

Granada and Suchitoto• Experience close encounters with several

volcanoes including a flyover of San Miguel volcano

• Explore the colonial charm of the Flower Route

• Search for monkeys, sloths, turtles and a myriad of birdlife

• Visit beautiful Omotepe island on Lake Nicaragua, formed by its 2 volcanoes

• Spend a very insightful and shocking day with a former communist guerilla fighter in the remote former headquarters of Perkin

• Visit Museum of the Revolution and Place of the Massacre

• Explore 3 Mayan sites• Journey to Masaya market and volcano

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in San Salvador, El SalvadorDay 2: Señor Romero, War History Museum, 2 Mayan sitesDay 3: Coatepeque ‘Volcanic’ Lake, Colonial Santa Ana, Mayan SiteDay 4: Ruta de Las Flores - Indigenous town

& markets, Coffee PlantationDay 5: To Puerto Barillas, Monkeys and TurtlesDay 6: Colonial Suchitoto, boat excursion to Bird IslandDay 7: Private Flight over active San Miguel Volcano to Revolution Headquarters of PerkinDay 8: To La Union, private boat journey to Nicaragua, horse carriage through historic LeonDay 9: Leon - oldest city in the Americas (est. 1525)Day 10: Masaya Volcano & Market, Cooking Lesson, to GranadaDay 11: Granada Sites, Mombacha volcano hike, Laguna de PoloyaDay 12: To Omotepe Island, Lake NicaraguaDay 13: To San Juan del Sur, Zipline, Turtle ReserveDay 14: To ManaguaDay 15: Depart Managua

Departure Dates & PricesNov 04 - Nov 18, 2016 - Mar 31 - Apr 14, 2017 -Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Some long drive through mountain roads.

Accommodations Comfortable hotels with private bathrooms.

Come and visit 2 of Central America’s least visited countries. El Salvador and Nicaragua!

In El Salvador, visit the ancient Mayan sites of Joya de Ceren, Tazumal and San Andreas. Enjoy the relaxing pace of the indigenous colonial towns, coffee plantations and markets of Ruta de Las Flores (Flower Route). Visit a turtle sanctuary and help to tag resident turtles. Enjoy a scenic flight over active San Miguel volcano enroute to remote Perquin, the former mountain headquarters of the communist guerrillas during the Civil War. We will learn about what really happened including the shameful government massacres of civilians. You will meet our local guide, a former communist guerrilla at the age of 10. His story is sad, shocking and yet inspiring!

We leave El Salvador by private ferry to Nicaragua. Our first 4 nights are shared between 2 of the most beautiful colonial cities in the Americas; Leon (the oldest city in America, est. 1525) and Granada. We visit Masaya Volcano and market and try local cuisine during a cooking lesson. Enjoy time on Omotepe island, formed by 2 volcanoes in Lake Nicaragua. We visit pre-Colombian petroglyphs, a butterfly farm and a local church that has its own ‘indigenous Jesus’. On the Pacific coast, we visit a turtle sanctuary which has several major turtle migrations to lay eggs between July and January each year. If we visit during a major migration, the site is truly magnificent! If the beach has no turtles, we can visit, learn about the turtles and go for a swim at this pristine white sand beach. Always keep an eye out for monkeys! Our last stop is the capital of Managua, where we enjoy a city tour and our farewell dinner.

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Tikal

Day 3: Wildlife of Tortuguero National ParkDay 4: Canals of Tortuguero, To SarapiquiDay 5: Sarapiqui Rafting AdventureDay 6: To Arenal Volcano, Hot SpringsDay 7: Arenal Hanging BridgesDay 8: Rincon de la Vieja, Local CommunityDay 9: Blue River - Horseback Riding, Hiking, Waterfalls and River Swim Day 10: To Playa Panama, GuanacasteDay 11: Indigenous Pottery VillageDay 12: Fly to San José, Poas Volcano, Coffee Plantation, Day 13: Depart San José

Departure Dates & PricesDec 17 - Dec 29, 2015 -Jan 07 - Jan 19, 2016 -Feb 11 - Feb 23, 2016 -Mar 11 - Mar 23, 2016 -Apr 08 - Apr 20, 2016 -Aug 04 - Aug 16, 2016 -Sep 19 - Oct 01, 2016 -Nov 10 - Nov 22, 2016 -Dec 01 - Dec 13, 2016 -Dec 15 - Dec 27, 2016 -Jan 05 - Jan 17, 2017 -Jan 19 - Jan 31, 2017 -Feb 09 - Feb 21, 2017 -Mar 09 - Mar 21, 2017 -Apr 06 - Apr 18, 2017 - Activity Level: 3 Comfort Level: Some rough, unpaved roads and long drives. The unpredictable weather is humid and tropical, especially in Tortuguero & Rincon de la Vieja. Spurts of rain make it refreshing.

Arenal Volcano

White face monkey

Toucan

Fact File• 13 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in San José• All meals included• Includes 1 internal flight

highlights • Explore Tortuguero National Park and its

jungle canals• Enjoy Arenal and Poas Volcanoes• Wildlife viewing, tropical forest walk &

rafting at Sarapiqui• Enjoy the world-famous Eco-Termales Hot

Water Springs• Visit a local community untouched by

tourism• Visit coffee and cocoa plantations• Visit an indigenous village known for its

pottery• Visit 3 National Parks, the Atlantic &

Pacific Oceans

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in San JoséDay 2: To Tortuguero N.P. via Braulio Carrillo N.P.


Costa Rica is an oasis of natural wonders - volcanoes, rainforests, white sand beaches, coral reefs and wildlife - all within a world-renowned system of national parks that protects more species of mammals and birds than the continental U.S.A. and Canada combined.

Our trip features Costa Rica’s natural wonders, experienced through an active program of hikes, river safaris and horseback rides. Enjoy the pristine flora and fauna of Sarapiqui during a tropical forest walk, a river journey and rafting. Feel the welcoming energy of a local community untouched by tourism and an indigenous village known for its pottery making.

At Arenal Volcano, walk on the famous Arenal Hanging Bridges and visit nearby Eco-Termales Hot Springs for a satisfying soak in the thermal pools. The highlight for many is the boat journey through the extensive, wildlife-rich canal system of Tortuguero National Park. For active nature lovers seeking pristine rainforest, exotic wildlife, active volcanoes and superb birding, Costa Rica is the perfect adventure destination.

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Blue River Waterfall


Fact File• 11 days• Maximum 36 travelers aboard the

Coral, Maximum 100 travelers aboard the Legend

• Start and finish in Quito • All meals included on ship only• Includes 2 internal flights

highlights

• Visit Charles Darwin Research Station• Search for unique wildlife including:

blue-footed boobies, tri-colored marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins and giant tortoises, just to mention a few

• Swimming and snorkeling• Enjoy island excursions led by naturalists• Explore colonial Quito

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in QuitoDay 2: City tour of QuitoDay 3: Fly to Galapagos Days 3-10: Galapagos Islands - Four possible itineraries. For more details on the specific itineraries, please either contact our office or visit: www.eldertreks.com Day 10: Fly to Quito Day 11: Depart Quito

Departure dates Coral departures - every Fri & Mon Legend departures - every Sat & Tue

floreana

isabela

equator

santa cruz

bartolome

plazas

espanola

santa fe

n. seymour

baltra

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

fernandina rabida

santiago

san cristobal

quito

ecuador

4 itineraries available - call or visit www.eldertreks.com

Price from: Price includes: National Park fee and transit control fee Fuel surcharge may apply.

*Dates are not exclusive to ElderTreks. You may be joined by other international passengers.

Activity Level: 3 Comfort Level: 4 days over 9,000 ft. in Quito. Sea can be rough when crossing to the western islands. Zodiac landings required.

Accommodations 7 nights on a small ship in the Galapagos (all cabins have private bathrooms). On land, comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms throughout.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Few Galapagos journeys include the seldom-visited western islands. Some ElderTreks Galapagos departures include this hard-to-get-to region, making our trip unique and remote and providing a Darwinian experience second-to-none.

Exchange a curious glance with a blue-footed boobie, admire stunning tri-colored marine iguanas and watch the ever-playful sea lions frolic in the surf. The non-preditorial environment of Darwin’s Galapagos has created a non-threatening, relaxed and magical connection with wildlife unlike any other on earth.

Our 11-day Galapagos adventure starts and finishes in the colonial capital of Quito, nestled in the Andes. Enjoy a scenic city tour, taking in the sites and sounds and admiring the colonial architecture. The short flight to Baltra delivers us to our comfortable yacht. Watch for dolphins riding the bow, like oceanic messengers taking us to our next equatorial volcanic island, each with its unique endemic species perfectly adapted to its environment. Pink flamingos, Galapagos penguins, giant tortoises and a myriad of birdlife, including the fish-stealing frigate and the enormous albatross, are just some of the wildlife we encounter during our naturalist guided adventure.

Cool off with a refreshing swim or snorkel with stingrays and view the fantastic underwater world of sea turtles, dolphins, fluorescent tropical fish and colorful coral gardens, before departing for your next evolutionary marvel.

Extensions (based on double occupancy)Machu Picchu - from 6 land days: Start and finish in Cusco, Peru. Internal flights not included.

galapagos islands

Includes Western Islands

Blue-footed boobies

M/V Coral I and M/V Coral II

M/V Legend

$5665 USD

$1395 USD

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Please note: If you would like to ex-tend your time in the Galapagos, please call our office for more information.


PeruCultural journey

Fact File• 7 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and Finish in Cusco• All Meals Included

highlights • Stay at charming mountain lodges• Choice of daily activites• Visit local communities • Explore local markets• Visit Pisaq, Chinchero & Ollantaytambo

sites• Quiswarani & Patacancha optional hikes• Machu Picchu

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Sacred Valley Of The Incas, Treasures Of The Sacred ValleyDay 2: Sacred Valley Of The Incas, Exploring Pisaq Day 3: Lares Region, Inca Sites And VillagesDay 4: Lares Region, Encounter With The CommunityDay 5: Sacred Valley Of The Incas, Expedition To OllantaytamboDay 6: Sacred Valley Of The Incas, Discovering OllantaytamboDay 7: Machu Picchu, The Sanctuary

Departure Dates & PricesWeekly departures - call our office for details From $2950Activity Level: 1-3 Comfort Level: Each day offers different activities to choose from - cultural or hiking options

AccommodationsCharming mountain lodges built in traditional Inca style with private bathrooms.

The Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of adventure travel and cultural immersion. Your experience on our 7 day lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in the most-remote of mountain hamlets. Daily expeditions will lead you along seldom-traveled highland trails surrounded by exquisite snow-capped peaks, past roving herds of llamas and alpacas, around impossibly hued turquoise lakes, and through graceful waterfalls. Your desti-nations will include fascinating archaeological sites, thought-provoking agricultural and commercial Andean cooperatives, and bustling towns and mar-kets showcasing the flavors of the region as well as the wares of its skilled artisans. Most importantly, you will travel to hidden communities unchanged for centuries for a unique up-close visit with local people. Expert guides tailor the experience with an offer of à la carte activities and daily cultural encounters. At each day’s sunset, settle into deluxe mountain lodges run in partnership with local communities, to prepare for a new day of multi-activity adventure and exploration.

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Fact File• 7 land days • Maximum 12 travelers • Start and finish in Cusco • All meals included

highlights • Exclusive & remote lodge to lodge trekking • Machu Picchu - UNESCO- Ancient

Wonder of the World

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Cusco to Salkantay Lodge in Soraypampa, start lodge-to-lodge hikesDay 2: Hike to glacial lake, Salkantay Lodge Day 3: Hike to Rio Blanco valley, Vilcabamba Range, Wayra LodgeDay 4: Huayraccmachay to Colpa Lodge at CollpapampaDay 5: Hike Santa Teresa River Valley,Llactapata Inca Trail, Lucmabamba village, Lucma LodgeDay 6: Lucabamba to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Formerly known as Aguas Calientes)Day 7: Explore Machu Picchu, train to Ollantaytambo

Departure Dates & PricesWeekly departures - call our office for details From $3240Activity Level: 5 Comfort Level: Very comfortable but physically challenging. 7 days over 9,000 feet.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms. Peru offers some of the most impressive archeological sites in the world and equally stunning opportunities to hike past breathtaking mountain peaks, glacial lakes and lush river valleys. Trek in the highest mountain range outside of the Himalayas, the Cordillera Blanca with 22 summits of over 19,000 feet. No Peru hiking adventure is complete without hiking a true Inca trail. Our ultimate 6-day lodge-to-lodge Salkantay Inca Trail will give you that journey, culminating in a visit to the UNESCO World heritage site of Machu Picchu.Our 7-day lodge-to-lodge trek combines superb scenery, comfortable lodges and great food while avoiding the crowds of the “other” more common Inca trail. Meet the local Quechua of the Andes as we traverse from high Andes to lush river valleys through nine different bio-zones. Discover remote ruins along the trails connecting these ancient routes and end your trekking day in the best of ElderTreks’ adventure style - with a glass of wine in a warm jacuzzi! Our Peru trekking program is an adventure on many levels, one of the most strenuous and certainly one of the most rewarding.

Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu

Peru hiking the

inca trail


Fact File• 22 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Lima and finish in Cusco• All meals included• Includes 3 internal flights

highlights

• 6 UNESCO World Heritage/Cultural Sites• Visit Ancient Chan Chan• Explore Arequipa• Nazca Lines scenic flight• The old Inca capital of Cusco• Machu Picchu• Lord of Sipan and Princess of Cao

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Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in LimaDay 2: Fly to Cajamarca in the Northern AndesDay 3: Cumbemayo Aqueduct and Inca BathsDay 4: Kuntur Wasi Ruins, to ChiclayoDay 5: Pyramids of TucumeDay 6: El Brujio, Princess of Cao Museum, to TrujilloDay 7: Chan Chan, Temple of the Moon, Fly to LimaDay 8: Pachacamac TempleDay 9: Ballestas Island, Nazca Lines Scenic Flight Day 10: To ArequipaDay 11: Arequipa City Sights, Santa Catalina MonasteryDay 12: To Colca, Hot SpringsDay 13: Cruz del Condor Colca Canyon, to PunoDay 14: Lake Titicaca, Taquile Island Homestay Day 15: Return to Puno by FerryDay 16: To Cusco Day 17: Cusco City SightsDay 18: Sacred Valley, Pisac, OllantaytamboDay 19: Train to Machu PicchuDay 20: Machu Picchu, Return to CuscoDay 21: ChincherosDay 22: Depart Cusco

Departure Dates & PricesOct 04 - Oct 25, 2016 - Oct 11 - Nov 01, 2017 -

Activity Level: 3 Comfort Level: 12 days over 9,000 feet. Some rough/winding roads and long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms. 1 night homestay with limited facilities on Taquile Island.

Lake Titicaca

Starting in Lima, we begin our adventure with a flight north to the charming, mountain city of Cajamarca. See the ancient Cumbemayo Aqueduct and Inca Baths and continue on to Chiclayo and Trujillo to learn about the ancient Mochica’s Lord of Sipán, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the last century.

Visit the Pyramid of the Moon at Trujillo and the temples of Chan Chan. Travel south to the Paracas Peninsula, where we take a boat to the volcanic islands of Ballestas, a wildlife refuge for sea lions, Inca terns, Humboldt penguins and large flocks of gannets and pelicans.

Enjoy a 30-minute flight over the Nazca Lines - remnants of a civilization that prospered a thousand years ago. Explore the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site of Arequipa, discovering its city sites on foot. Travel to the Colca Canyon, where we visit Cruz del Condor to watch condors gliding over the rugged canyon rim.

Visit the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca en route to Taquile Island, where we explore hilltop shrines and commune with the Taquile Indians. Explore the old streets of Cusco, lined with Incan-era stone walls. Travel by train down the gorge of the roaring Urubamba River to Machu Picchu - a phenomenal archeological site, only recently declared one of the Ancient Wonders of the World.

ElderTreks’ Peru adventure is easily one of the most comprehensive journeys to this diverse Andean paradise and includes six UNESCO sites.

$6695 USD $6895 USD

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Fact File• 17 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Buenos Aires, Argentina, finish

in Santiago, Chile• All meals included• Includes 4 internal flights

highlights

• Perito Moreno Glacier• Torres del Paine N.P.• Visit a working estancia• Tierra del Fuego and the Beagle Channel• Magellanic and Gentoo penguins• Osorno, Calbuco, Puntiagudo and

Tronador Volcanoes• Wine tasting in the Maipo Valley

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDay 2: Buenos Aires City SitesDay 3: Tigre DeltaDay 4: Fly to Ushuaia, End of The World MuseumDay 5: Tierra del Fuego, Beagle Channel Day 6: Penguin Rookery, Gable IslandDay 7: To El Calafate

Day 8: Perito Moreno GlacierDay 9: To Torres del Paine National Park Day 10: Nordenskjold and Grey Lakes Day 11: To Puerto NatalesDay 12: To Puerto Varas Day 13: Volcanoes and Petrohue Rapids Day 14: To SantiagoDay 15: Valparaiso and Vina del MarDay 16: Wine Tasting in the Maipo Valley Day 17: Depart Santiago

Departure Dates & PricesJan 10 – Jan 26, 2016 - Jan 07 – Jan 23, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Some long drives (up to six hours).

AccommodationsComfortable hotels with private bathrooms. Single occupancy may not be available all nights.

Stunning glaciers, turquoise lakes, extinct volcanoes, zodiac adventures, wine tasting and tango lessons are just a few of the amazing highlights of this Patagonia adventure!

Begin in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires, Argentina where we learn the sensuous tango and visit the expansive Tigre Delta by riverboat. Fly to the “end of the world”, Ushuaia, and explore the Beagle Channel and Tierra del Fuego National Park. There, we visit Magellanic and Gentoo penguin rookery.

Patagonia is a nature lover’s delight for its incredibly remote and beautiful scenery and unique fauna. Visit Los Glaciares National Park and cruise by boat along the Perito Moreno Glacier and cross into Chile to Torres del Paine National Park. Explore the Chilean Lakes region and see the vibrant green Petrohue Falls before flying to Santiago. Explore the sights of Santiago and enjoy wine tasting in the world-famous Maipo Valley to round out this amazing adventure.

ExtensionIguazu Falls 3 land days: With 275 cascades spread in a horseshoe shape, the water falls 264 feet in a thunderous roar. See it from the Brazilian and Argentine sides. Start and finish in Iguazu.

Price: from Easter Island See page 108

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$1295 USD

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Fact File• 16 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Buenos Aires, Argentina, finish

in Punta Arenas, Chile• All meals included• Includes 1 internal flight

highlights • Buenos Aires tour• Hike to Mount Fitz Roy area• Explore Perito Moreno Glacier• Hike in Torres del Paine• Penguins at the Strait of Magellan

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDay 2: Buenos AiresDay 3: Tigre DeltaDay 4: To El Chalten, Fitz Roy MassifDay 5: Trek to Mount Fitz RoyDay 6: Hike to Laguna TorreDay 7: Eco Camp, Las Colonias PeninsulaDay 8: Eco CampDay 9: Perito Moreno GlacierDay 10: Life on the EstanciaDay 11: To Torres del Paine National Park, ChileDay 12: Grey Glaciers, Pehoe Lake, Salto GrandeDay 13: Trek in Torres del Paine National Park, Tower Peaks viewsDay 14: To Punta ArenasDay 15: Penguin Reserve, Exploring Punta Arenas Including the Sara Brown MuseumDay 16: Depart Punta Arenas

Departure Dates & PricesJan 28 – Feb 12, 2016 - Nov 05 – Nov 20, 2016 - Jan 28 – Feb 12, 2017 - Nov 05 – Nov 20, 2017 -

Activity Level: 5 Comfort Level: Some rough roads and long drives. Windy and cool hiking conditions.

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AccommodationsComfortable accommodations. Due to the remoteness and the unique accommodations, larger groups may be required to share bath-room facilities for up to 2 nights. But it’s well worth it - the areas and experiences are fantas-tic! 2 nights EcoCamp in large 2 person domes with floors and twin beds and shared facilities. Single occupancy not guaranteed for all nights.

Travel to the end of the world and experience the most stunning panoramas on earth - snow-capped peaks, arid plateaus, crashing glaciers and turquoise lakes are among Patagonia’s greatest natural wonders. Our 16-day adventure travels through one of the planet’s wildest spac-es, revealing nature in its primordial splendor.

We begin by exploring the sophisticated capital of Buenos Aires, before flying to El Calafate. Spend three nights in the Fitz Roy area of Glacier National Park hiking through gorges, alongside glaciers and through forests to ap-proach the famed Mount Fitz Roy.

Explore the Las Colonias Peninsula from our remote Eco Camp (Adventure Domes). Our facilities include triangular framed geodesic dome structures- each one 12 feet in diameter- equipped with standard twin beds and wooden floors.

Explore Glacier National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and spend a full day along the edge of the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the greatest natural attractions in the Americas.

Crossing into Chile, breathe the “cleanest air in the world” at Torres del Paine National Park and hike up to the viewpoint to take in the awesome granite spires of the Blue Towers. Our journey concludes in Punta Arenas.

ExtensionPeru - Cultural Journey - Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 100

Peru - Hiking the Inca Trail- Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 101Iguazu Falls See page 105

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Fact File• 22 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Buenos Aires, Argentina, finish in

Santiago, Chile• All meals included• Includes 2 internal flights

highlights • Explore Colonia, Buenos Aires, Cachi,

Salta and San Pedro de Atacama• Talampaya National Park• Shincal Inca Ruins• Porvenir Winery• Traverse the Andes• Enjoy the landscape of the Atacama

Desert including the Valley of the Moon, Tatio Geysers & Laguna Colorada

• Search for Andean condors, flamingos, caracara, guanacos, vicunas, foxes and wildlife of the altiplano

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Buenos AiresDay 2: Buenos Aires city sitesDay 3: Ferry Crossing to Colonia, UruguayDay 4: Fly to San Juan, Villa UnionDay 5: Talampaya National ParkDay 6: The Triassic Park of IschigualastoDay 7: Miranda Gorge, Mythical Inca Ruins of ShincalDay 8: The Indian Ruins of QuilmesDay 9: Quebrada de Las Conchas, Wine Vineyards of CafayateDay 10: Cafayate - Wine ExperienceDay 11: Las Flechas Gorge, Town of CachiDay 12: Cachi - Los Cardones National Park - SaltaDay 13: SaltaDay 14: Humahuaca Gorge, PurmamarcaDay 15: The Indigenous Villages of the NorthDay 16: Traversing the AndesDay 17: The Atacama Desert, Moon ValleyDay 18: The Atacama Desert, Tatio GeysersDay 19: Bolivia: Mud pools and the flamingos of Laguna ColoradaDay 20: Puritama HotspringsDay 21: Drive to Calama, Fly to SantiagoDay 22: Depart Santiago

Departure Dates & PricesMar 17 – Apr 07, 2016 - Mar 18 – Apr 08, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2/3 Comfort Level: Some rough/dusty, winding roads and long drives.


Visit four South American countries - Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Bolivia: regions with fascinating indigenous

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cultures, active volcanos and geysers, sublime landscapes and snow-capped peaks. Walk through numerous pre-Columbian villages and ruins, visit superb wine regions and search for guanaco and vicuna herds roaming the high altiplano.

Drive over spectacular Andean passes and remote gorges and valleys dotted by estancias (ranches). Enjoy the surreal landscape of the Atacama - including Tatio Geysers, Laguna Colorado, Valley of the Moon as well as the parks of Talampaya, Ishigualasto.

What makes this journey even more impressive is the fact that most of these destinations remain virtually undiscovered by tourists.

Extension Easter Island 5 land days: Visit this isolated volcanic island known for the large sculpted heads found throughout the island. Start and finish in Hanga Roa. Price: from Iguazu Falls See page 105

Peru - Cultural Journey - Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 100

Peru - Hiking the Inca Trail- Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 101

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Fact File• 17 land days • Maximum 16 travelers • Start and finish in Caracas, Venezuela • All meals included • Includes 7 internal flights

highlights • Travel to Venezuela’s Andes Mountains • Spectacular wildlife viewing on the

Llanos grasslands • Search for wildlife in the Orinoco Delta • Visit Pemón villages • Explore Canaima Lagoon • Witness the spectacular beauty of Angel Falls

by scenic flight, on foot and by river boat

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in CaracasDay 2: Caracas sites, cable carDay 3: Fly to Mérida, sightseeing Day 4: Mérida sights, Santo DomingoDays 5-6: Llanos plains, Hato CedralDay 7: Hato Cedral to CaracasDay 8: Orinoco Delta, Warao village

Day 9: Orinoco Delta, river excursionDay 10: To Ciudad BolivarDay 11: Uruyen LodgeDay 12: Kavak, Pemón villageDay 13: Canaima - Sapo and Hacha Falls; Angel Falls FlightDay 14: Angel Falls by motorized canoe, hike to base of fallsDay 15: To Ciudad BolivarDay 16: Ciudad Bolivar to Caracas Day 17: Depart Caracas

Departure Date & PriceOct 27 – Nov 12, 2016 - Oct 27 – Nov 12, 2017 -

Activity Level: 3 * The hikes in Uruyen, Kavak and to Angel Falls are optional and raise the Activity Level from a 3 to a 5.

Comfort Level: Some rough roads, long travel days and some challenging hikes.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms. Features 1 night camping at Angel Falls with shared facilities.

The lost world of Venezuela is a destination with snow-capped peaks of the Andes, abundant wildlife in the Llanos, beautiful coastline, lush jungle, indigenous tribes, interesting colonial history and friendly South American hospitality. Venezuela’s greatest natural attraction is the world’s highest waterfall, magnificent Angel Falls. Not only is Venezuela one of South America’s undiscovered travel gems, but a must see destination for adventure travelers.From the capital of Caracas, we fly to Merida, which boasts typical Andean culture and scenery, and is situated high in the mountains. The snow-covered peaks of the Andes create the perfect backdrop to the wildlife rich plains of the Llanos.We will encounter indigineous tribes, including the Pemon Indians of Canaima and also the Warao or “Canoe People” of the Orinoco Delta. The Delta is an intricate labyrinth of waterways

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weaving through the jungle and supports extremely rich and varied wildlife including jaguar, puma, ocelot, red howler and capuchin monkeys, capybara, giant otters, manatee and pink dolphins and anacondas as well as extensive birdlife.We cap off our trip with a visit to the world’s highest waterfall, Angel Falls, situated in the vast, pristine jungles of Canaima National Park, which feature a unique geological feature known as “Tepuis” or table-top Mountains. We see many of the parks’ spectacular waterfalls and rivers which beautifully carve and shape the stunning landscape of Canaima. We will enjoy these beautiful surroundings during our scenic flight and a 3 hour boat journey through Canaima’s jungle enroute to Angel Falls. We overnight on the river which offers the opportunity to see the breathtaking view of sunset and sunrise on Angel Falls.Unlike many operators, ElderTreks provides various opportunities to see Angel Falls including a scenic flight, on foot and by locally-made canoes. At almost 1 kilometer high, the sheer size and height of the falls cannot be expressed in mere words or through photos and must truly be seen up close to be fully appreciated.From the world’s highest waterfall, to the peaks of the Andes Mountains, the lush jungles, indigenous tribes and abundant wildlife make this journey nothing short of an absolutely epic adventure.

$6295 USD $6495 USD

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Angel Falls, Venezuela - The world’s highest waterfall


Fact File• 21 land days• Start in Bogota; finish in Cartagena• Includes all meals• Includes 6 internal flights

highlights • Explore Cartagena - arguably the most

beautiful colonial city in the Americas• Visit the gold museum in Bogota• Search for exotic wildlife in the Amazon• Visit a traditional ‘colorful’ Andean

market• Learn about coffee production at a coffee

plantation• See the colonial gems of Villa de Leyva,

Popoyan and Barichara• Relax, hike, swim or snorkel in Tayrona

National Park• Explore the mysterious, ancient stone

statues of San Agustin

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Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in BogotaDay 2: Exploring Colonial Bogota, Gold MuseumDay 3: Amazon Adventure: Fly to Leticia, boat to Puerto NarinoDay 4: To Tarapoto Lake, search for Grey & Pink DolphinsDay 5: Marasha Reserve, To LeticiaDay 6: Fly to Pereira, Coffee RegionDay 7: Colombia’s Coffee RegionDay 8: Walk or horseback in stunning Cocora ValleyDay 9: To Popayan; Indigenous Andean Market of SilviaDay 10: Exploring the Colonial Charm of PopayanDay 11: Drive over the Andeas to San AgustinDay 12: Ancient & Mysterious Statues of San AgustinDay 13: Drive and fly to BucaramangaDay 14: To Colonial Barichara - One of Colombia’s most Beautiful VillagesDays 15-16: Hike Camino Real, To Villa De LeyvaDay 17: Fly to Santa Marta, Ecohubs in Tayrona N. P.Day 18: Tayrona National Park, Playa Crystal; to CartagenaDay 19: Cartagena - Colombia’s Colonial GemDay 20: Cartagena - Afrocolombian neighbourhood of La Boquilla by canoeDay 21: Depart Cartagena

Departure Dates & PricesMar 07 – Mar 27, 2016 - Sep 12 – Oct 02, 2016 - Mar 06 – Mar 26, 2017 - Sep 18 – Oct 08, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2

Includes 3 days in the Amazon

Comfort Level: Some long drives on dirt roads.


Colombia is now ready to welcome adventure travelers! This beautiful country is primed to share its ancient and colonial heritage, its abundant natural beauty and a sincere warmth that makes everyone feel genuinely welcome.ElderTreks’ 21 day adventure takes you from the Colonial gems of the Andes to the lush untamed jungle of the Amazon to pristine coastal regions. In the Amazon, enjoy the exotic wildlife including a plethora of birdlife, primates, caimen and of course, keeping an eye out for grey and pink dolphins.

A trip to Colombia would not be complete without a visit to a coffee plantation and hacienda. Savour the beautiful surroundings of Pereira, one of the premier coffee regions in the world. Enjoy a day of hiking (or optional horseback riding) in the spectacular Cocora Valley. Visit a traditional Andean market in Silvia and be impressed by superb sites and colonial architecture in the Andean towns of Villa de Leyva, Bogota (including the Gold museum), Popoyan and Barichara. The crown jewel is Cartagena on the coast which is arguably the most beautiful colonial city in the Americas. The ancient statues of San Agustin are numerous (over 600 in total) and mysterious. No one knows who created them or why. Dating from 1000 to 5000 years, the statues depict people, animals, pregnant women, monsters and even combines people and animals. The tallest is 21’ high and there are many burial sites.Enjoy coastal stops in Tayrona National Park while staying at the unique ecohabs and enjoy swimming or snorkeling at Playa Crystal, one of many beautiful and tranquil experiences during your adventure to Colombia.

Hundreds of mysterious, ancient statues of San Augustin

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Fact File• 20 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Iguazu and finish in Rio• All meals included

highlights • Iguazu Falls - view from Brazilian and

Argentinian sides• View the caves and blue lagoons of Bonito• Visit Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Salvador• Pantanal premier wildlife viewing• Enjoy 3-day Amazon Cruise aboard your

floating hotel• Explore the sites of Rio de Janeiro

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrival Iguazu Falls, BrazilDay 2: Iguazu Falls - Argentine SideDay 3: Iguazu Falls - Brazilian Side, Three Borders Landmark, Fly to Sao PauloDay 4: Sao Paulo - Cultural Capital of BrazilDay 5: Fly to Campo Grande, To BonitoDay 6: Blue Lagoon Grotto, Estancia Mimosa Day 7: Sucuri River, Buraco Das Araras, To PantanalDay 8: Wildlife of the Pantanal - the World’s Largest WetlandDay 9: Wildlife of the Pantanal Day 10: Fly to BrasiliaDay 11: Exploring Brasilia, Fly to ManausDay 12: Manaus, Indigenous Community, Pink River DolphinsDay 13: Manaus City Tour, Opera House, Amazon River SafariDay 14: Amazon River SafariDay 15: Return to Manaus, Fly to SalvadorDay 16: Full Day Tour to Praia do Forte Day 17: Salvador Walking Tour, Fly to Rio de Janeiro Day 18: Rio - One of the World’s Most Beautiful Cities Day 19: Rio de Janeiro - Corcovado, Tijuca Forest Day 20: Depart Rio de Janeiro

Departure Dates & PricesSep 21 – Oct 10, 2016 - Sep 20 – Oct 09, 2017 -

Domestic flights are not included in the tour price. Contact ElderTreks to book the internal flights.

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Some rough roads and long travel days.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels and lodges with private bathroom. Features 2 nights aboard Amazon Clipper (a riverboat).

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Hear the thunder of Iguazu Falls and view the turquoise lagoons of Bonita; travel to the Pantanal, one of the richest biological zones on earth; Explore the capital of Brasilia, cultural Sao Paulo and the historic African roots of Salvador. Cruise along the gentle tributaries of the Amazon and finish the journey in Rio, one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Our journey starts at arguably the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, Iguazu Falls, with a panoramic view from the Brazilian side and an up-close, misty look from the Argentinian side. Explore Sao Paulo before heading to the caves and tourquois blue lagoons of Bonito. In the Pantanal, we search for wildlife by day and rest comfortably in an ecolodge by night. Explore the unique ‘planned’ capital of Brasilia and the beautiful and historic city of Salvador.

We cruise along the Amazon aboard a comfortable riverboat. The Amazon Basin is a river-sea and vast forest covering over half of Brazil. The region is one of the earth’s greatest natural masterpieces and features 50,000 miles of navigable waterways, the earth’s largest forest and over 15,000 animal species. Changing scene from Brazil’s natural wonders, we move to the urban highlights of Rio de Janeiro to explore one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant cities.

$8395 USD $8595 USD

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Fact File• 8 days• Start and finish in La Paz, Mexico• All meals included• Travel aboard the expedition ship, the

National Geographic Sea Bird

highlights • Visit Bahia Magdalena — one of the

main breeding areas for grey whales• Explore the beautiful island of Espiritu

Santo in the Sea of Cortez• Search for humpback whales and

dolphins at the Gorda Banks seamount• Observe the great diversity of bird life• Swim, snorkel (with curious sea lions)

and kayak in the Sea of Cortez

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in La Paz, drive to San Carlos and Embark ShipDays 2-4: Bahia Magdalena, Zodiac excursions, gray whalesDay 5: Los Cabos, Gorda Banks, whale and dolphin watchingDay 6: Los Islotes and Isla Espiritu Santo, snorkeling, kayakingDay 7: Exploring the Sea of Cortez, whale watching, snorkeling, kayakingDay 8: La Paz, disembark ship

Departure Dates*Jan 16 – Jan 23, 2016 *Jan 30 – Feb 06, 2016 Feb 06 – Feb 13, 2016*Feb 13 – Feb 20, 2016 Feb 20 – Feb 27, 2016 *Feb 27 – Mar 05, 2016 Mar 05 – Mar 12, 2016 *Mar 12 – Mar 19, 2016 Not exclusive to ElderTreks. *Runs in reverse

Price From: Based on twin share accommodation.

Activity Level: 1 Comfort Level: Seas are rarely rough. Zodiac landings required.

AccommodationsAboard the 62 passenger National Geographic Sea Bird.

Each winter gray whales migrate south from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in Baja California’s and Mexico’s sheltered lagoons, making it one of North America’s premier whale watching sites.

During our Baja Mexico cruise in the breeding lagoons of Bahia Magdalena, we venture among them in Zodiac landing craft. This gives us a water-level perspec-tive for whale watching that is a rare privi-lege in the natural world. Also, it positions us perfectly for the increasingly common friendly encounters with these mammals that we’ve shared with our guests.

Our Baja Mexico cruise expedition also offers Naturalist-guided walks on unin-habited desert islands, swimming, snor-keling and kayaking in the Sea of Cortez. The itinerary remains flexible to make the most of whale watching and wildlife sight-ings.

Whales, dolphins, sea lions, birds such as blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, huge cardon cacti, mangroves and sand dunes are among the wonders you’ll experience.

National geographic sea bird There are 31 outside cabins with windows or portholes (lower deck only). Each cabin has a private bathroom, climate controls and space for storage.Special Features: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, snorkeling gear, wet suits, guest email station, video microscope, hydrophone and Splash-Cam.Meals are served in the dining room with fine views through panoramic windows.Maximum: 62 passengers, Registry: United States, Length: 152 feet.

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Ninstints


Fact File• 9 or 10 days (8 sailing days)• Maximum 16 travelers• Start & finish in Sandspit• All meals on board included

highlights • Visit SGang Gwaay - world’s best standing

collection of original Totem Poles• Visit Hotspring Island• Discover Haida culture and history• Go whale watching and wildlife viewing

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Sandspit, overnightDay 2: Haida Heritage Centre, Board the yacht - Skidegate Haida Reserve longhouses and totems; traditional lunch at a local home; Moresby Island/Camp; board the Island Roamer and set sail Day 3: Depart Moresby CampDay 4: Sailing in the Queen Charlotte Islands - Tanu, Lyell Island

Day 5: Sailing in the Queen Charlotte Islands - Juan Perez SoundDay 6: Burnaby NarrowsDay 7: Ninstints, a UNESCO World Heritage SiteDay 8: Ikeda Cove, Hot Springs IslandDay 9: Bischoff Islands, Darwin SoundDay 10: Return to Sandspit, departure

Departure Dates & Prices* May 16 - May 25, 2016* May 25 - Jun 03, 2016* Jun 02 - Jun 11, 2016 * Jun 10 - Jun 19, 2016* Jun 18 - Jun 27, 2016† Jun 27 - Jul 05, 2016 † Jul 04 - Jul 12, 2016† Jul 11 - Jul 19, 2016 † Jul 18 - Jul 26, 2016† Jul 26 - Aug 03, 2016† Aug 02 - Aug 10, 2016† Aug 09 - Aug 17, 2016† Aug 16 - Aug 24, 2016* 10 day itinerary - † 9 day itinerary - Please call for USD price.Based on twin share accommodation. Plus $100 CAD Sustainability Fee. Plus 13% HST (Sales Tax), price includes the park entry fee. Not exclusive to ElderTreks, other international passengers may be onboard.

Activity Level: 2 Comfort Level: Sea can be rough. Zodiac landings required.

AccommodationsAboard the Island Roamer. Cabins are small but comfortable, with shared facilities. The first night is spent in Sandspit.

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$5350 CAD $4850 CAD

Bald Eagle

(Formerly Queen charlotte islands)

This natural history sailing trip explores the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, in the southern islands of Haida Gwaii. These islands form a unique archipelago situated (50 miles/80 kilometers) west of Prince Rupert on British Columbia’s Northwest coast. Often referred to as Canada’s own ‘Galapagos’ the Islands of Haida Gwaii have a unique vegetation, wildlife and cultural history that has evolved in relative isolation over the last several thousand years.

Evidence suggests that parts of the islands remained unglaciated during the last 10,000 years, offering refuge for animals and plants. The area is geologically active and has seen massive fluctuations in sea level. The islands are the epicenter of Haida culture and SGang Gwaay has been honored with a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During this spectacular adventure you will have the opportunity to visit sacred sites, feel the solitude of the wilderness, and experience the wildlife and Haida culture.

The Island Roamer The Island Roamer is a custom 68-foot ketch, launched in 1983. The boat’s design, safety and comfort make it particularly well-suited for providing wildlife and wilderness trips for up to 16 guests. It features 8 private cabins (double occupancy), 3 heads with hot showers, a large comfortable lounge with an extensive library and a well-equipped galley. The boat is large enough for comfort and privacy and small enough to create a good rapport among the passengers and crew.

The Island Roamer is a certified Canadian Ministry of Transport passenger vessel.

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Choose the hikes which match your ability, from easy to challenging.


Facts & highlights• 7 land days• Start and finish in Banff, Alberta• All meals included• Includes shuttle from Banff to helipad

and helicopter flight to/from lodges• Hike in pristine, remote wilderness• Helicopter flights to/from lodges to

hiking areas • Tailor your own hikes — easy or hard,

long or short

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Depart from Banff by bus to helipad; helicopter flight to your lodge in the Bobbie Burns range; afternoon helicopter and hikeDays 2-3: Full days of heli-hiking; exploring the Bobbie Burns rangeDay 4: Fly to Grizzly Ridge and trek to the Bugaboo Lodge

Days 5-6: Heli-hiking; exploring the Bugaboos Day 7: Depart by helicopter to the helipad; bus to Banff or Calgary airport

Departure Dates & PricesJul 18 - Jul 24, 2016 Jul 21 - Jul 27, 2016 Jul 24 - Jul 30, 2016 Jul 30 - Aug 05, 2016 Aug 02 - Aug 08, 2016 Aug 05 - Aug 11, 2016 Aug 11 - Aug 17, 2016 Aug 14 - Aug 20, 2016 Aug 17 - Aug 23, 2016 Aug 20 - Aug 26, 2016 Aug 23 - Aug 29, 2016 Aug 26 - Sep 01, 2016 Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2016

Dates are not exclusive to ElderTreks.Based on twin share accommodation. Please call for USD pricing. Plus 13% sales tax (HST) Mandatory pre-night in Banff. Please consult a trip specialist to book.

Activity Level: 1-5 Flexible. You choose your activity level.

Comfort Level: Terrain varies depending on hikes chosen by you.

2016 Price: $6215 CAD

Accommodations2 comfortable lodges in the mountains, all rooms with private bathrooms.

Imagine hiking in a pristine area surrounded by stunning and surreal landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. Your accommodation is in comfortable lodges. Your guides are fully certified, professional mountain guides with years of training and experience. YOU choose how rigorous or how relaxing your day will be. And the final touch - you are delivered and picked up from this magical wilderness by helicopter. The scenery, the service, the experience does not get any better. Welcome to heli-hiking! We are offering a superb 7-day heli-hiking journey in the Columbia Mountain Range. Located on the western side of the great swath of the Rocky Mountain Trench, the Columbia’s are technically not part of the Rockies, but run parallel to it and are a stunning and little-known collection of peaks and ranges.

A typical day of heli-hiking: after a great sleep and hearty breakfast, our helicopter delivers us to one of several possible starting points. We set out hiking and exploring, always at a comfortable pace, with long or short, strenuous or leisurely hikes to choose from. Our guests, not our guides, set the pace. Our guides are in constant communication with the lodge’s helicopter, so we may take two or three different hikes during the day. Our golden rule is flexibility and adaptability.

Each day we immerse ourselves into different terrains, which could include being dropped in a meadow beneath a stupendous glacial cirque for a morning hike followed by a picnic lunch. With the help of our helicopter, we begin our traverse around a cobalt lake, all the time soaking in the mountain beauty and solitude. In the late afternoon, we fly back to the lodge for a massage, an outdoor hot tub soak or a sauna, a well earned, beautifully prepared dinner and some story swapping while sipping wine by the fireplace in our comfortable lodge. We hope you can join us and enjoy the magic that is heli-hiking.

heli-hiking in the Canadian

rockies

View from the lodge


Fact File• 10 days• Start in Quebec City, finish in

Saint Pierre, France• All meals on board included• Travel aboard the Ocean Endeavour

highlights • Experience Quebec’s unique history and

culture• Search for the largest animal on earth,

the blue whale• See one of the world’s largest gannet

colonies, over 50,000 pairs• Enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Breton

Island• Sail the Saguenay, spectacular feeding

ground for marine and bird species• Photograph the famous red cliffs of the

Magdalen Islands

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Quebec CityDay 2: Fjord du SaguenayDay 3: Lower St. LawrenceDay 4: Forillon National Park / GaspéDay 5: Île Bonaventure National Park / Percé

Day 6: Prince Edward IslandDay 7: Cape Breton Island, NSDay 8: Magdalen Islands, QCDay 9: Expedition Stop, NLDay 10: Saint Pierre-et-Miquelon, France

Departure Dates & PricesOcean EndeavourJun 01 - Jun 10, 2016triple from - interior twin from - exterior twin from - main twin from - comfort twin from -

Call for complete prices.Does not include $250 Discovery Fee.

Activity Level: 1 Comfort Level: Seas can be rough. Wet and dry zodiac landings required.

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quebec

quebeccity

saguenayfiord

lowerst. lawrence

gaspé

Îlebonaventure

parkmagdalene

islands

southcoast

saintpierre

P.E.Icape

breton is.

The MightySt. Lawrence

Beluga whale

Gannet colony

AccommodationsRefer to pg. 139 for ship amenities.

This voyage incorporates the stunning coastal regions of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, including the Gaspé, the Magdalen Islands, Cape Breton, and Saint-Pierre.

Marine mammals should be plentiful—some of the best whale watching in Canada is concentrated between the high cliffs of Saguenay Fjord. Forillon National Park and Île-Bonaventure Provincial Park offer spectacular wildlife opportunities, including numerous migrating seabirds. The Magdalen Islands’ mix of Acadian and English influences and a history of more than four hundred shipwrecks are among their unique features. They are also home to endangered bird species, including the piping plover and roseate tern. A stop at Cape Breton, famed for its rocky shores, glacial valleys, and barren headlands, is sure to be a highlight. We’ll also visit Prince Edward Island—Canada’s smallest province, and the birthplace of Confederation.

We bring our voyage to a close at Saint-Pierre, the last remaining outpost of New France, where fine wine, good cheese and French fashion are to be found—just off the coast of Newfoundland.

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Fact File• 11 Days• Start and Finish in St. John’s• All meals on board included• Travel aboard the Ocean Endeavour

highlights • Roam the magical streets of St. John’s,

the oldest city in North America• Explore the phenomenal landscapes of

Gros Morne National Park• Share the warmth of a classic

Newfoundland ‘kitchen party’• Hear traditional stories and songs from

our talented leaders• View icebergs and whales at an optimal

time of the year

Daily ItineraryDay 1: St. John’s, NewfoundlandDay 2: Trinity BayDay 3: ConcheDay 4: L’Anse aux MeadowsDay 5: Red BayDay 6: Woody Point / Gros Morne National ParkDays 7-8: South Coast Day 9: Miawpukek (Conne River)Day 10: Saint-Pierre, FRDay 11: St. John’s, Newfoundland

Departure Dates & pricesOcean EndeavourJun 19 - Jun 29, 2016triple from - interior twin from - exterior twin from - main twin from - comfort twin from -

Call for complete prices. Prices exclude $250 Discovery Fee.


Accommodations Refer to pg. 139 for ship amenities.

newfoundland

labradorl’anse aux meadows

st. john’s

st. pierre,france

southcoast

gros morne NP

trinity bay

conche red bay

miawpukek

Circumnavigation of Newfoundland

This summer sailing is ideally timed for whales, icebergs, and breeding seabirds. The island’s rugged charm and geographic diversity are best appreciated when visiting by ship. At Gros Morne, the planet’s mantle frames fjords that would be at home in Norway; on the Avalon Peninsula, a chunk of what was once Africa meets remnants of the Appalachian Mountains. We will visit Red Bay, learn about the Viking history in North America at L’Anse aux Meadows, and visit the legendary French Shore Tapestry at Conche.

Starting and ending in historic St. John’s, we experience Newfoundland’s lively culture and dramatic scenery in daily expedition stops. A visit to the French island of Saint-Pierre caps the adventure. The welcome we receive in Newfound-land’s outport communities is warm and genuine; the music and stories unforgettable.

Gros Morne

Puffin

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Fact File• 20 land days• Maximum 14 travelers• Start in Bucharest, Romania, finish in

Budapest, Hungary• All meals included

highlights

• Visit Budapest’s Parliament, Buda Castle (UNESCO) and the Royal Palace of Visegrad

• Visit the painted monasteries of Bucovina

• See ancient fortified Saxon towns• Visit Moc and Secler villages• Hike through the last great wilderness

of Europe• Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites• See historic Bran ‘Dracula’ Castle• Explore Bucharest highlights

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive Bucharest, RomaniaDay 2: Bucharest ExploringDay 3: To Brasov via Sinaia, Bran CastleDay 4: Brasov Sightseeing, RisnovDay 5: Risnov, Viscri, to Odorheiu Secuiesc, Bear WatchingDay 6: Biertan, Sighisoara Day 7: Mt. Hargita hikes, Secler-gates, Korond & Enlaka VillagesDay 8: Charcoal Makers, Praid Salt Mine, to Gura Humorului via Bicaz Gorge and Lacu RosuDays 9-10: Painted Monasteries of BucovinaDay 11: To Torockoszentgyorgy through the Eastern Carpathians and the Transylvanian BasinDay 12: Rimetea Village Museum, Torda Gorge HikeDay 13: Torockoszentgyorgy castle hike, Moc VillagesDay 14: Sincrau Village, Oradea. Arrival in HungaryDay 15: Hortobagy N.P., Godollo Royal Palace, to Budapest Day 16: Budapest Sightseeing - Buda Day 17: Budapest Sightseeing - Pest Day 18: Church of Zsambek, Alcsut Arboretum, Kamandul Hermitage, Castle of Lovasbereny Day 19: Visegrad, Danube Bend, Szentendre Day 20: Depart Budapest

Departure Dates & PricesMay 23 – Jun 11, 2016 - Jun 12 – Jul 01, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2-3 Comfort Level: Some long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable accommodations with private bathrooms.

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brasov

bucharest

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oradea

viscri

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brancastle

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godollo

paintedmonasteries

mt. hargita

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Painted Monasteries

Includes Bran’s ‘Dracula’ Castle

Breathe the fresh air of coniferous woods in the country of Count Dracula, hike in the Carpathian Mountains, sample the famous wines of Hungary and gaze upon magnificent frescoes. Our trip to Hungary and Romania is an artful blend of culture, exquisite scenery, history and activity.

Our adventure in Transylvania begins in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Onward through Transylvania, into the Carpathian Mountains, we encounter ancient pockets of European culture and sample the region’s cuisine while sipping local wines in the ambience of a medieval castle. See the magnificent fortress-town of Sighi-soara and walk through the grand square of Brasov. A true highlight is Bran Castle, a fortress atop a dramatic rock outcrop and more commonly known as Dracula’s Castle. After exploring the magnificent painted monasteries of Bucovina, we are heading to the remote Apuseni mountains of Western Romania to discover local tradi-tions, cuisine and medieval castles.

We continue to Hungary to see the Pusta in Hortobagy National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and conclude our ad-venture in the famed city of Budapest and the Danube Bend, the Pearl of the Danube. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Budapest is a city of spas, 2,000 year-old Roman amphithe-aters, 400-year-old Turkish baths and 23 museums and galleries, all situated on the graceful Danube.

$5695 USD $5895 USD

Charles Bridge, Prague


Fact File• 15 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Prague, Czech Republic and finish

in Krakow, Poland• All meals included

highlights • Explore the countries of the Czech

Republic, Slovakia and Poland• Visit 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites• 9 nature hikes, including Bohemian

Paradise, the Giant Mountains, Eagle Mountains (Czech Republic); Orava and High Tatra Mountains (Slovakia)

• See Baroque, Gothic, Renaissance, Art Nouveau and folk architecture

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Prague, Czech RepublicDay 2: Prague - Castle, Charles Bridge, Astronomical Clock, Old Jewish QuaterDay 3: St. Nicolas Church, Lunch Cruise, to JicinDay 4: Bohemian Paradise - Prachov Rocks and Trosky CastleDay 5: Foothills of Giant Mountains, Allegorical statues of KuksDay 6: Eagle Mountains hike, WWII military stronghold in DobrosovDay 7: UNESCO towns of Litomysl and Olomouc Day 8: Wallachian Open-Air Museum, Hike to Radhost, to SlovakiaDay 9: Hiking in the Orava Mountains, Orava Castle

Day 10: The High Tatras Mountains, UNESCO Town of LevocaDay 11: Zehra to Spissky CastleDay 12: Dunajec River Ride, to Krakow, PolandDay 13: AuschwitzDay 14: Krakow Sightseeing, Royal Wawel Castle and Wieliczka Salt MineDay 15: Depart Krakow

Departure Dates & PricesMay 09 – May 23, 2016 - Aug 01 – Aug 15, 2016 - May 15 – May 29, 2017 -

Activity Level: 3 Comfort Level: There are 9 hikes, some inclines but no significant elevation gain. Trail surfaces can be uneven and stony.


Eastern Europe is a fascinating place with great history and culture, lovely little medieval towns, picturesque land-scapes and hospitable people. On our adventure, we see the best of three old European countries: the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland; including 8 promi-nent UNESCO sites boasting riches of cultural heritage and well-preserved architectural monuments. There are, however, many hidden gems in this region yet to be discovered by crowds

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litomysl

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medieval treasures of eastern europe

Spissky Castle

Krakow

of tourists, and it is this variety that makes our adventure so special.

Immerse yourself in Prague and Krakow, two jewels among cities, and indulge in the captivating beauty of rock formations and deep gorges in Prachov. Climb to the ruins of the impressive Trosky Castle, proudly perched atop a volcanic monolith, and inspect ingenious historical military struc-tures in Dobrosov.

Take a guided visit in a world-renowned Renaissance palace in Litomysl, admire a set of public fountains and the huge Trinity Column in Olomouc, wander among ancient picturesque houses with thatched roofs in the open-air-museum in Roznov, and hike in the grandeur of the Slovak mountain scenery.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Krakow is Poland’s historical capital. Walk through the Old Town and the famous Royal Wawel Castle, the home of Poland’s monarchy for centuries. Explore an optional day trip to the fascinating Wielizka Salt Mines, and the profound experience of Auschwitz.

Highlights of our Prague to Krakow adven-ture are impressively blended with a series of nine hikes through stunning, undulat-ing landscapes rich in floral scenery and rural villages. Our active adventure ends in Krakow.

hiking in Poland, Slovakia & the

Czech Republic

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Fact File• 21 land days• Maximum 14 travelers• Start in Dubrovnik, Croatia and finish in

Ljubljana, Slovenia• All meals included

highlights • Visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites• Explore 9 national parks• Explore the fabled city of Dubrovnik• Mostar Bridge and Kotor Bay• Sarajevo, Bosnia’s Capital City• Enjoy a boat cruise on the Krka River• Visit the Roman Amphitheater in Pula• St. Marks Square, Venice• Savor Italy’s Trieste• Explore Krizna, Postojna and Skocjan Caves• Hike in Slovenian Alps

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Dubrovnik, CroatiaDay 2: Dubrovnik SightseeingDay 3: Panoramic drive through Montenegro: Kotor, Kotor Fjord, Sveti Stephan Isl., BudvaDay 4: Hike on Lokrum Island, Trsteno Plane Trees, Ston. Bosnia: Hutovo BlatoDay 5: SarajevoDay 6: Bosnia: Mostar Sightseeing, Kravica Waterfalls Day 7: Croatia: Imotski sinkholes, Split Sightseeing, Free Time in TrogirDay 8: Boat Cruise to Visovac Island, Krka Falls, Torak SpringDay 9: Sibenik, ZadarDay 10: Paklenica Gorges National ParkDay 11: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Otocac MillsDay 12: Mt Ucka Panorama, Moscenice village and OilmillsDay 13: Istria Peninsula: Pula, Rovinj, PorecDay 14: Hum. Slovenia Border Cross, Hrastovlje Church, Salinas (saltpans), Socerb viewpoint to Trieste, ItalyDay 15: Venice, ItalyDay 16: Trieste Sightseeing, Lipica Stud Farm Day 17: Skocjan Cave, Dormouse Museum, Sneznik Castle, Knizna Cave Day 18: Mt. Slivnica Panorama, Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle Day 19: Hike Around Lake Bohinj and Mt.Vogel Cable Car and Savica Falls Day 20: Lake Bled, Ljubljana Sightseeing Day 21: Departure

Departure Dates & PricesSep 27 – Oct 17, 2016 - Sep 26 – Oct 16, 2017 -

Activity Level: 3

montenegro

slovenia

croatia

bosnia-herzegovina

ljubljana

rovinj

pula

lovran

zadar

sibeniksplit

dubrovnik

bohinjlake

skocjancave

plitvicen. p.

postojna

trogir

mostar

kotor

julianalps

Trieste

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krka

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Venice

Sarajevo

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The Arena in Pula

Sveti Stefan IslandNew Itinerary

Comfort Level: 4 days with long drives.

Accommodations Comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms.

Journey to one of the most diverse regions of Europe - Croatia and Slovenia. Our adventure begins in Dubrovnik, the pleasant capital of Croatia. We will visit seaside towns with roots from the Middle Ages or even as far back as Roman times. Relive history during the walk along the medieval walls of Dubrovnik, a fascinating and fabled city also known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, and enjoy the culture, cuisine and hospitality of the locals. Our trip to the Adriatic Coast, Bosnia and Montenegro is a relaxing blend of walks and hikes to natural wonders and historic sites. Journey with us to the least crowded and perhaps the most impressive seacoasts of Europe.If you are a nature lover, the diversity of the parks we visit will surely fascinate you: including the world-famous Plitvice and Krka National Parks, with their impressive falls. Breathe the fresh mountain air of the Slovenian Alps and take in the unforgettable blue color of the Adriatic sea.Explore three fantastic caves, Knizna, Postojna, and Skocjan (UNESCO), with fascinating animals; stalagtites, stalagmites, including unique and giant underground rivers and lakes.Across the top of the Adriatic we sample two of Italy’s gems - Trieste and Venice.

Lake Bohinj

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Fact File• 22 land days• Maximum 14 travelers• Start in Sofia, Bulgaria• Finish in Tirana, Albania• All meals included

highlights

• Historic cities of Plovdiv, Ohrid, Prizren, Berat and Shkodra

• Apolonia Archaeological sites• Tirana including Mt. Dajti by cable car &

Mother Teresa’s Memorial statue• Ottoman town of Prizren and Gjirokastra• Corfu, Greece• Ancient cities of Heraclea and

(UNESCO)• Lakes of Ochrid and Prespa• Gorgeous clear blue water of ‘Blue Eye’

springs

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in Sofia, BulgariaDay 2: Sofia SightseeingDay 3: Rila MonasteryDay 4: To Plovdiv, Asenovgrad Castle Day 5: To Skopje, MacedoniaDay 6: Sightseeing in Skopje, to BitolaDay 7: Kalista Cave Monastery, Vevcani Springs, Old Ohrid sightseeingDay 8: Galicia National Park and Lake Prespa Day 9: Mavrovo Monastery, Tetovo, Sar Planina National Park, to Prizren, Kosovo

Day 10: Kosovo Field, Pristhina, Peja, GjakovaDay 11: To Albania Day 12: Valbona National Park Day 13: Boating on Drini River, Shkodra sightseeing Day 14: Rozafa Castle, Memorial of Shkanderbeg, Kruja, To Tirana Day 15: Tirana Sightseeing Day 16: To Durres, Berat Day 17: Ottoman Town of Gjirokastra (UNESCO) Day 18: Blue Eye Springs & Butrint ruinfields Day 19: To Corfu (Greece) Day 20: Day in Corfu Day 21: Ferry to Sarande, Apollonia Ruinfields, Ardenica Monastery, To Tirana Day 22: Depart Tirana

Departure Dates & PricesSep 03 – Sep 24, 2016 - May 13 - Jun 03, 2017 - Sep 02 – Sep 23, 2017 -

Ohrid

Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, kosovo & corfu



Welcome to Old Europe... remote, unexploited and unspoiled. With cobblestone streets, Roman ruins, cosmopolitan cities, quaint towns, medieval monasteries and castles, UNESCO sites and pristine nature.

Bulgaria, Macedonia and Albania are easily some of Europe’s last, mostly unexplored gems. We also visit Kosovo, the youngest country of Europe, and Corfu (Greece).

After exploring the 5,000 year old cosmopolitan capital city Sofia, with its wide boulevards and grand churches, we travel to the city of Plovdiv, one of Europe’s oldest cities. Visit Asenovgrad Castle, a medieval fortress in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains.

In Macedonia, visit Heraclea founded in the 4th century BC. In Orhid, we visit its beautiful lake and famous monastery on its shores. The friendly locals will delight us with their folkloric music and dance.

In Kosovo we visit Prizren, one of the loveliest towns in the Balkans dating back to the Turkish era. We then continue to Albania, where we enjoy scenic drives to magnificent Roman ruins, including the ancient cities of Berat and Butrint.

Savour the atmosphere on the beautiful Greek island of Corfu, on the Ionian Sea.

Bulgaria, Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania offer the perfect off-the-beaten track adventure in seldom traveled Eastern Europe.

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Butrint


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Fact File• 17 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Athens• All meals included

highlights • 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites• The Parthenon• Journey to Cape Sounion• The rugged beauty of the Peloponnese• Visit Olympia - the birthplace of the

Olympic Games• Explore the Byzantine monasteries of

the Eastern Pindus Mountains• Explore Tinos, Mykonos and Delos• Athens Archaeological Museum

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in AthensDay 2: The Parthenon and Cape SounionDay 3: The Byzantine City of MystrasDay 4: Cape Tainaro - Entrance to the UnderworldDay 5: Diros Caves, Kardamyli

Day 6: Travel to Olympia - Birthplace of the Olympic GamesDay 7: The Handmade Textiles, Olives and Vineyards of Arahova Day 8: Delphi - The Center of the Ancient World Day 9: MeteoraDay 10: To Athens, Ferry (catamaran) from Rafina to the Island of TinosDay 11: Tinos, ChoraDay 12: Tinos, Pyrgos villageDay 13: Ferry to MykonosDay 14: The Sacred Island of Delos - the Temple of Apollo Day 15: Return ferry to AthensDay 16: Exploring AthensDay 17: Depart Athens

Departure Dates & PricesMay 07 – May 23, 2016 -Sep 08 – Sep 24, 2016 - May 04 – May 20, 2017 -Sep 21 – Oct 07, 2017 -

Please note: Due to ferry schedules, itinerary order may change. Activity Level: 3 Comfort Level: For hiking enthusiasts. Terrain at ruin sites may be uneven and loose and slopes can be steep. Footing can be unstable on ferry crossings.

AccommodationsComfortable, well-located accommodations with private bathrooms throughout.

Delphi

Meteora Monasteries

Journey into the realm of the Gods... Athena, Apollo, Hercules, Poseidon and the mighty Zeus. Bring the mythology and legends of ancient Greece to life in an epic journey taking you from the impressive Parthenon in Athens’ Acropolis, to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic games, to the stunning Greek islands.We visit a myriad of ancient sites including the Parthenon, the Panathenaic Stadium and the Temple of Poseidon. Drive through the central Peloponnese, before arriving in Olympia, where the games began in 776 BC. The impressive Temple of Zeus was built here to honor the great god.Continue on to Delphi, the heart of the ancient world, just as kings and warriors did, to consult with the Oracle in exchange for great treasures. Drive through rural picturesque villages enroute to the impressive 14th-century Meteora Monasteries, set in the canyons of the Eastern Pindus Mountains. Ample opportunities exist to meet many of the locals during our countryside explorations.No journey to Greece would be complete without a visit to the Greek Isles with their relaxed atmosphere and turquoise waters. Exploration is on foot; truly the best way to connect with the land, the people and their history.Our epic journey to Greece concludes in Athens, as we bid farewell to a land of beautiful islands, ancient temples, friendly faces and a mythology that would even make the gods smile.

Mykonos

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Fact File• 19 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Vilnius and finish in Talliinn• All meals included

highlights • The Old Town of Vilnius (UNESCO)• Grand Duchy of Lithuania residence and

capital Trakai• Kernave archeological site (UNESCO)• Soviet history in Grūtas Park• Fascinating Hill of Crosses• Boat ride in the Curonian Lagoon• Art nouveau architecture of Riga

(UNESCO)• Sigulda, Turaida and Cesis Castles in

Gauja National Park• Saaremaa and Muhu Islands• Medieval market in Tallinn’s Old Town

(UNESCO)• 18th century palaces and manor houses

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Vilnius, LithuaniaDay 2: Old Town of Vilnius, TrakaiDay 3: Ancient Capital of Kernavė, KGB MuseumDay 4: Aukštaitija National ParkDay 5: Soviet Statues of Grūtas ParkDay 6: To Klaipėda via Rumšiškės, Kaunas & Hill of CrossesDay 7: Klaipėda and Palanga

Day 8: To Curonian Spit, Hill of Witches, Nida, JuodkrantėDay 9: To Riga (Latvia) via Liepaja, Kuldiga & VentspilsDay 10: Exploring the Old Town of RigaDay 11: Baroque Rundale Palace, Bauska CastleDay 12: Gauja National Park, Medieval CesisDay 13: To Saaremaa Island (Estonia), Muhu Island

Day 14: Sites of Saaremaa IslandDays 15: To TallinnDay 16: Tallinn sitesDay 17: Lahemaa National ParkDay 18: NarvaDay 19: Departure

Departure Dates & PriceJun 07 – Jun 25, 2016 - Sep 08 – Sep 26, 2016 - Jun 07 – Jun 25, 2017 -

Activity Level: 2



Three neighboring countries - Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - known as the Baltics, share a common history and seacoast but are all unique. All three Baltic capitals have UNESCO designations. Lithuania’s castle on an island, Latvia’s guild houses or Estonia’s well-preserved medieval Old Town, sand dunes on the Curonian Spit, national parks and Estonian islands in the Baltic Sea are just a sample of what to expect on our Baltic adventure.

In the 14th century, Lithuania was the

The BalticsLithuania, Latvia & Estonia

largest country in Europe. Medieval castles are evidence of its glorious yet turbulent past. We begin our adventure in capital and largest city, Vilnius (UNESCO). Other stops include the old capitals of Trakai and Kaunas. We visit the unique and sacred Hill of Crosses before exploring the Curonian Spit (UNESCO), a site full of picturesque sand dunes, fishermen‘s villages and long beaches.

Latvia is a country of many contrasts; from the 13th century capital Riga (UNESCO), filled with medieval buildings and Art Nouveau architecture; to the medieval castles of Turaida and Sigulda in Gauja National Park; to small historic villages. In southern Latvia, we visit Rundale Palace to see one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in the Baltics - built in the 18th century as a summer residence for a Duke of Courland.

Estonian landscape and culture has been highly influenced by Swedes, Germans and Russians - the country has been occupied by them for centuries. We get our first taste of the country by visiting the Estonian Islands of Saaremaa and Muhu with their medieval villages and coastal towns. We visit the capital Tallinn (UNESCO) with its well-preserved medieval Old Town as well as many medieval castles throughout the country. We conclude our trip with a visit to Narva, Estonia’s 3rd largest city situated directly across the river to the Russian fortress at Ivangorod.

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Fact File• 11 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start and finish in Reykjavik• All meals included

highlights

• Visit Thingvellir National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Explore Lake Myvatn• Watch geysers erupt• Circle continental glaciers• Whale watching• Walk on ancient lava deserts• Soak in hot springs and geothermal

pools• Glacier walk• Visit Skaftafell National Park

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Keflavik, to ThingvellirDay 2: Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfalls, Glaciers and Hot SpringsDay 3: Husavik -Whale WatchingDay 4: Lake Myvatn Day 5: Nordic Farming Heritage, Highland Desert and FjordsDay 6: South Coast, Village of HofnDay 7: Vatnajokull Icecap, Glacier Lagoon and Skaftafell National Park Day 8: Skaftafell National Park - Glacial Hikes, Svartifoss Waterfall Day 9: To Hveragerdi, Skogafoss Falls, Dyrholaey Rock Arch & Seljalands Falls Day 10: Hveragerdi Hot springs, Blue Lagoon, ReykjavikDay 11: Depart Reykjavik

Departure Dates & Prices*Jun 15 – Jun 25, 2016 - *Jun 15 – Jun 25, 2017 - *Summer Solstice departures


AccommodationsComfortable with private bathrooms.

Explore the rugged beauty of this North Atlantic island nation. For most people, the name Iceland conjures up little more than snow and ice. But it is much more

than ice - in its sagas, puffins, glaciers, fjords, active volcanoes, lava fields and hot springs, you’ll find the perfect blend of nature, culture and history.

We begin in the capital city of Reykjavik and continue south along the scenic coast, taking in lava fields, hot springs and bird cliffs enroute. See the remarkable Geysir, the geyser from which all geysers derive their name, and Hveravellir hot springs - an oasis of warmth amidst two interior glaciers. Experience the hospitality of Icelanders in the quaint coastal towns of Akureyri and Höfn, and enjoy an exciting whale watching trip from Husavik.

In Lake Myvatn - world-famous for its bird life - we spend time visiting fishing villages, viewing the mystical Godafoss waterfall, walking through lava labyrinths, and visiting steaming sulphur pits of Hverarond. The East Fjords - 18 million-year-old geological wonders are carved out by glaciers during the last ice age. At Vatnajukoll icecap to the southeast, we visit Skaftafell National Park and a glacier lagoon. Accompanied by Icelandic mountain guides, explore the park’s surrounding glaciers and be introduced to the “world of ice” that few people have seen.

Enroute to Reykjavik, stop to view Dyrholaey - a natural 400-foot high rock arch over the Atlantic Ocean that serves as a nesting point for thousands of puffins, guillemots and kittiwakes. Finally, spend a day exploring the fascinating capital city of Reykjavik. Join ElderTreks adventure to the land of the midnight sun and learn about European life in the Arctic Circle.

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Geysir

Features Solstice Departures

Puffin

$6495 USD $6695 USD

Blue Lagoon

Arctic & Antarctic

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M/S Sea Adventurer The M/S Sea Adventurer is a 122-passenger vessel specifically constructed for expedition voyages. Its ice-strengthened hull permits the ship to glide easily and safely through ice-strewn waters that are not accessible to conventional cruise vessels. All cabins aboard the ship are outside cabins with private bathrooms. The ship has advanced communications and navigation equipment, and newly installed, state-of-the-art Sperry Gyrofin stabilizers. Maximum: 122 passengers, Registry: Bahamas, Tonnage (GRT): 4,364 tons.

50 Years of Victory - Final Expedition Season! The newest addition to the fleet is the largest, most sophisticated, and powerful icebreaker ever constructed. Twenty years in the making, 50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow. The ship can break through ice up to 2.5 meters (9.2 feet) thick. The icebreaker is driven by 2 nuclear reactors that produce 75,000 horse-power. In open water, top speed can be as much as 21.4 knots. All cabins have outside views and private facilities. There is a dining room, 2 social areas, a library and a gym — even an elevator! Maximum: 128 passengers, Registry: Russia, Tonnage (GRT): 23,439.

Sea Spirit Sail aboard the remarkably comfortable Sea Spirit and experience Antarctica in grand style. Carrying a maximum of 112 passengers this outstanding vessel, approved for polar waters, is equipped with rubber inflatable boats - called RIBs - for shore transfers and cruising. 15 cabins have balconies and the smallest cabin is a spacious 215 square feet. There is optional kayaking and camping. 10MB communications access card included in every voyage. Owner’s Suite is an outstanding 550 sq. feet. Flat Screen TVs and DVD players in every cabin.

Ocean Diamond Sail aboard the Ocean Diamond, a modern, stable super-yacht and experience Antarctica. Carrying a maximum of 189 passengers, this outstanding vessel fea-tures numerous adventure options plus onboard amenities such as a massage and wellness program and a well-stocked polar library. The Ocean Diamond is staffed with our legendary captains, officers, expedition leaders, and guides.

Ocean Endeavour Ocean Endeavour is a comfortable, well-appointed small expedition ship expertly engineered to explore the Polar Regions. The ship has an ice-strengthened hull, Zodiacs for exploration and remote landings, generous deck space and advanced navigation equipment. The ship offers a superb guest experience. Maximum: 199 passengers.

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Fact File• 11 or 12 days - Classic Antarctica

(11-day departures spend one day less in the Antarctic Peninsula)

• 14 days - Circle Crossing• Start and finish in Ushuaia, Argentina or

Buenos Aires (Ocean Endeavour)• All meals on board• Pre-cruise hotel on a shared basis with

breakfast included in Ushuaia• Adventure options available on selected

departures

highlights • Cross the Drake Passage• Explore Deception Island• Witness glaciers crack and calve• Whale watching• Watch for Gentoo, Adélie and Chinstrap

penguins, fur, elephant, Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, wandering albatrosses and other seabirds

• Zodiac landings• Cross the Antarctic Circle - Circle

Crossing Itinerary Only


Classic Antarctica Day 1: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, ArgentinaDay 2: Ushuaia, embarkationDays 3-4: Crossing the Drake PassageDays 5-9: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic PeninsulaDays 10-11: Drake Passage to UshuaiaDay 12: Disembarkation in Ushuaia Please note: due to permits and weather, it is possible that not all places will be visited.

Departure DatesOcean Endeavour Nov 25 - Dec 05, 2015 11 days *◆†∆ Dec 04 - Dec 14, 2015 11 days *◆†∆ Jan 12 - Jan 23, 2016 12 days *◆Feb 03 - Feb 13, 2016 11 days *◆Feb 12 - Feb 22, 2016 11 days *◆Feb 21 - Mar 02, 2016 11 days *◆Nov 06 - Nov 16, 2016 12 days *◆†∆Dec 03 - Dec 13, 2016 11 days *◆†∆Dec 12 - Dec 22, 2016 11 days *◆†∆Dec 21 - Dec 31, 2016 11 days *◆†∆Feb 23 - Mar 06, 2017 12 days *◆†∆Mar 05 - Mar 15, 2017 11 days *◆Ocean Endeavour - Day 1 is in Buenos Aires, flying to Ushuaia on Day 2 for embarkation, return to Buenos Aires on final day of tour. Charter flights: $800.

M/S Sea Adventurer Nov 28 - Dec 09, 2015 12 days *◆Dec 08 - Dec 19, 2015 12 days *◆Jan 26 - Feb 06, 2016 12 days *◆Nov 18 - Nov 28, 2016 11 days *◆Nov 27 - Dec 07, 2016 11 days *◆Jan 04 - Jan 14, 2017 11 days *◆

Ocean DiamondDec 10 - Dec 20, 2015 11 days *◆ Dec 19 - Dec 29, 2015 11 days *◆ Dec 28 - Jan 07, 2015/16 11 days *◆ Jan 06 - Jan 16, 2016 11 days *◆Jan 27 - Feb 06, 2016 11 days *◆Feb 15 - Feb 25, 2016 11 days *Feb 24 - Mar 05, 2016 11 days *Nov 14 - Nov 24, 2016 11 days *Dec 09 - Dec 20, 2016 12 days *◆Feb 02 - Feb 12, 2017 11 days *Feb 11 - Feb 21, 2017 11 days *Feb 20 - Mar 02, 2017 11 days *

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PRIces, starting from:triple from – twin from – Call for full list of cabin class prices.

Adventure Options: * Sea Kayaking – ◆ Camping – † Mountaineering – ∆ Cross-country skiing –

Activity Level: 1

Comfort Level: Seas can be rough when crossing the Drake Passage. Zodiac landings required. Very remote.

Antarctica Circle CrossingDay 1: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, ArgentinaDay 2: Ushuaia, embarkationDays 3-4: Crossing the Drake PassageDays 5-7: The Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland IslandsDays 8-9: The Antarctic CircleDays 10-11: Northbound Along the Peninsula Days 12-13: Drake Passage to Ushuaia Day 14: Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina

Departure DatesOcean DiamondJan 15 - Jan 28, 2016 14 days *◆Mar 01 - Mar 14, 2017 14 days *

Sea AdventurerFeb 12 - Feb 25, 2017 14 days *

Ocean EndeavourDec 31 - Jan 13, 2015/16 14 days *◆Jan 22 - Feb 04, 2016 14 days *◆Mar 01 - Mar 14, 2016 14 days *Jan 20 - Feb 02, 2017 14 days *◆Ocean Endeavour - Day 1 is in Buenos Aires, flying to Ushuaia on Day 2 for embarkation, return to Buenos Aires on final day of tour. Charter flights: $800.

PRIces, Starting from triple from – twin from –

Call for full list of cabin class prices.

Classic Antarctica

$950 USD $250 USD $575 USD $575 USD

$5995 USD $8995 USD

$8795 USD $11,295 USD



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Fly South/Cruise NOrthDay 1: Punta Arenas, ChileDay 2: Fly to Antarctica, embark the shipDays 3-6: Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland IslandsDays 7-8: At sea crossing the Drake Passage, lecture series Day 9: Disembark and overnight in Ushuaia, Argentina Day 10: Depart for Home

Departure Dates & PricesM/S Sea Adventurer Dec 28 – Jan 06, 2016/17 Feb 05 – Feb 14, 2017 Price: Triple cabin from - Twin cabin from -


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highlights

• Cross the Drake Passage• Explore Deception Island• Witness glaciers crack and calve• Whale watching• Watch for Gentoo, Adélie and Chinstrap

penguins, fur, elephant, Weddell, crabeater and leopard seals, wandering albatrosses

and other seabirds• Zodiac landings

Activity Level: 1 Comfort Level: Seas can be rough. Zodiac landings required.


Fact File

• 8 or 10 days• Start and finish in Ushuaia, Argentina (ship) or Punta Arenas, Chile (flight) • All meals on board included• Pre-cruise hotel accommodation on a

share basis, breakfast included• Travel on board the Sea Adventurer

Please note: The Drake Passage is known for its rough seas. If mo-tion sickness or time constraints are a concern, you may wish to consider flying the Drake with one of these three itineraries.

Cruise South/Fly NOrthDay 1: Ushuaia, ArgentinaDay 2: Embarkation DayDays 3-4: At sea crossing the Drake Passage, lecture seriesDays 5-8: Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland IslandsDay 9: Disembarkation & Fly to Punta Arenas Day 10: Depart for Home

Departure Dates & PricesM/S Sea Adventurer

Feb 05 – Feb 14, 2016 Dec 06 – Dec 15, 2016 Jan 13 – Jan 22, 2017 Price: Triple cabin from - Twin cabin from - Call for suite prices.

Antarctic Express : Fly the Drake

Fly The DrakeDay 1: Punta Arenas, ChileDay 2: Flight to Antarctica, board the shipDays 3-6: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland IslandsDay 7: Disembarkation & Fly to Punta ArenasDay 8: Depart for home

Departure Dates & Prices

M/S Sea Adventurer

Dec 13 - Dec 20, 2016 Dec 18 - Dec 25, 2016 Dec 23 - Dec 30, 2016

Price: Triple cabin from - Twin cabin from -

$11,595 USD $13,795 USD

$10,995 USD $13,295 USD

$8995 USD $10,595 USD


Fact File• 14 days• Start and finish in Helsinki, Finland• All meals on board included• Pre and post-cruise hotel

accommodation on a shared basis, breakfast included, Helsinki

• Travel aboard our icebreaker, 50 Years of Victory; all cabins feature private bathrooms

highlights

• Reach the North Pole, the Holy Grail for generations of explorers

• Travel aboard the most powerful, sophisticated icebreaker ever constructed

• Franz Joseph Land wildlife viewing includes polar bears, whales, walruses, ivory gulls and other Arctic birds

• Witness the frozen sea and immense polar landscapes from the air on board a helicopter

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Helsinki, FinlandDay 2: Fly to Murmansk, Russia, embark the shipDays 3-7: Barents Sea, lecture presentations on the wildlife, geology, history and other aspects of the Arctic.Heading north, slide-illustrated presentations on all aspects of the far north Day 7: Reaching the North PoleDay 8: Heading south, Arctic wildlifeDays 9-10: Franz Josef Land and the Arctic Ocean Days 11-12: Southbound at SeaDay 13: Murmansk, Russia, disembark, fly back to Helsinki, FinlandDay 14: Depart Helsinki

Departure Dates & priceJun 15 - Jun 28, 2016 Jun 26 - Jul 09, 2016 Jul 09 - Jul 22, 2017 Jul 20 - Aug 02, 2017 Jul 31 - Aug 31, 2017Price from: twin Group flights must be purchased in conjunction with this voyage. Please budget approx.

Activity Level: 1 Comfort Level: You may experience rolling seas. Very remote.


Few places have stirred the hearts and minds of explorers more than the North Pole. At the turn of the last century, voyages of discovery and adventure by sled, balloon, airship and ship set off for the top of the world — and failed. It was not until 1926 that the pole was seen for the first time and it was 1948 before anyone actually stood there. That is precisely what we hope to do on this historic voyage. Our aim is to stand at 90° North.

Sailing aboard the world’s most powerful icebreaker, we head north from Murmansk through dense, multi-year pack ice to the North Pole. Only very few vessels have the power to negotiate the challenging ice of the Arctic Basin and break through vast ice floes, pressure ridges and hummocks up to five meters thick.

Navigating the polar waters at speeds up to 21.4 knots, we are enthralled by an ever-changing panorama of wind-polished ice, narrow channels of dark green water and aquamarine pools. There will be spectacular views of the polar landscapes from our expertly-piloted helicopters and a chance to see the rarest of wildlife in a stunning setting of snow and ice.

From the North Pole, we head south to Franz Josef Land, a marvelous place of glaciers, volcanic mountains and wildlife. We return to Murmansk, where our amazing journey comes to an end with our flight back to Helsinki for overnight.

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50 Years of Victory: the most powerful icebreaker in the world

$26,995 USD

$1750 USD


Fact File• 20 days• Start and finish in Ushuaia, Argentina or

Buenos Aires (Ocean Endeavour)• All meals on board included• Pre-cruise hotel accommodation on a

share basis, breakfast included• Travel aboard the Ocean Diamond

or the Ocean Endeavour

highlights • Explore the world’s seventh continent

on the Antarctic Peninsula by ship, Zodiac and on foot

• Learn about Antarctica’s unique geology, history and wildlife with an expert team of lecturers

• See the incredible wildlife of South Georgia

• Follow in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous voyages on South Georgia and pause for a moment at his graveside

• Explore the quaint, British town of Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands

• On board lecturers and educational presentations from Polar specialists

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Ushuaia, ArgentinaDay 2: Embarkation DayDay 3: At sea, lecture seriesDays 4-5: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Days 6-7: At Sea Days 8-11: South GeorgiaDays 12-13: At sea, lecturesDays 14-17: South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula Days 18-19: Crossing the Drake Passage Day 20: Disembark in Ushuaia

Departure Dates & PricesOcean Diamond Nov 22 –Dec 11, 2015 *Dec 19 –Jan 07, 2017 * Price: Triple cabin from Twin cabin from

Ocean Endeavour Dec 13 –Jan 01, 2015/16 * †Nov 15 - Dec 04, 2016 * † Price: Triple cabin from Twin cabin from

Ocean Endeavour - Day 1 is in Buenos Aires, flying to Ushuaia on Day 2 for embarkation, return to Buenos Aires on final day of tour. Charter flights: $800. Call for all cabin prices. Adventure Options: * Sea Kayaking – † Camping –



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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & TheAntarctic Peninsula

Explorers and kings

$950 USD $250 USD

In this quintessential 20-day experience for polar travelers, follow in the footsteps of famed historical explorers as you journey through the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), South Georgia, South Shetlands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

You’ll sail the picturesque Beagle Channel and head out to sea for this epic journey. Hundreds of diverse species of birds and animals await your perusal; the extreme isolation and silence will alter your world perspective. Witnessing a glacier calving, participating in a reverential tribute to a famed explorer or being charmed by lovable, playful penguins - the sheer magni-tude, beauty and diversity of the Antarctic will take your breath away.

EPIC ANTARCTICAEpic Antarctica follows the same route as the 20 day itinerary, yet dips below the Antarctica Circle, extending the tour to 23 days.

Fact File• 23 days• Start and finish in Buenos Aires

highlights • Cross the Antarctic Circle

Departure Dates & PricesOcean Endeavour - fly from Buenos Aires Dec 30 –Jan 21, 2016/17 *Price: Triple cabin from Twin cabin from

$13,795 USD $19,595 USD

$10,995 USD $16,995 USD

$13,995 USD $20,695 USD

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Fact File• 17 days• Start in Kangerlussuaq, finish in

Kugluktuk (Coppermine) • All meals on board included• Travel aboard the Ocean Endeavour

highlights • Sail some of the most remote

waterways and least explored areas in Canada

• Marvel at the Ilulissat icefield, where 90% of the north Atlantic’s icebergs are born

• Travel to Greenland, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories within one sailing

• Visit the northernmost community in Canada at Grise Fiord and the westernmost community in Nunavut.

• Voyage Prince of Wales Strait while seeking out muskox on Banks Island

• Follow the route to the North Pole during our journey into Smith Sound

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandDay 2: Sisimiut CoastDay 3: IlulissatDay 4: Karrat FjordDay 5: Melville BayDay 6: Kap YorkDay 7: Smith SoundDay 8: Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord)Day 9: Coburg IslandDay 10: Devon Island

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Into The Northwest Passage: east to west

The Northwest Passage represents the pinnacle of Arctic exploration; on this tour, we go where the ice allows. We’ll explore the quaint villages, dramatic fjords and calving glaciers of Greenland, working our way north to spectacular Kap York. Crossing Smith Sound, we’ll visit Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord), Canada’s northernmost community. The bird cliffs at Coburg Island National Wildlife Area teem with kittiwakes and murres.

At Beechey Island, the Franklin expedi-tion gravestones stand watch. Melville, Banks and Devon Islands offer opportu-nities for Peary caribou, polar bear, wal-rus and musk ox—and visits to ghostly RCMP and Hudson’s Bay Company posts. Prince of Wales Strait affords a striking, narrow passage to Amundsen Gulf and our destination: Kugluktuk (Coppermine), the end to our epic jour-ney above the Arctic Circle.

To sail the Northwest Passage is to sail through living history, to sail the haunt-ing landscapes that have enchanted explorers for centuries. In the fierce and untameable wilds lies a stark beauty—the wild, remote reaches of the north have a power that is all their own. Join the ranks of the fearless adventurers who have been lured by the Northwest Passage’s spirit.

Day 11: Beechey IslandDay 12: Bathurst IslandDay 13: Melville IslandDay 14: Banks IslandDay 15: Prince of Wales StraitDay 16: Ulukhaktok (Holman)Day 17: Kugluktuk (Coppermine)

Departure Dates & ship Ocean Endeavour Aug 26 - Sep 11, 2016triple from - double from - Call for complete prices. Prices exclude $250 Discovery Fee and charter flights from Toronto to Kangerlussuaq and Kugluktuk to Edmonton. Call for flight details.



$10,395 USD $12,095 USD

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Fact File• 16 days• Start in Coppermine,

finish in Kangerlussuaq • All meals on board included• Travel aboard the Ocean Endeavour

highlights • Travel the route that obsessed explorers

for centuries• Enjoy the legendary hospitality of

vibrant Inuit communities• Find and photograph the wild creatures

of the Arctic wilderness• Experience the Arctic with our expert

artists, lecturers and hosts• Visit the historic graves of the ill fated

Franklin Expedition• Visit the largest uninhabited island on

earth during our stop at Devon Island• A good probability of seeing the

northern lights in all their majesty

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Kugluktuk (Coppermine)Day 2: Coronation GulfDay 3: Usqsuqtuuq (Gjøa Haven)Day 4: Prince of Wales IslandDay 5: Bellot Strait / Fort RossDay 6: Prince Leopold / Beechey IslandDay 7: Devon IslandDay 8: Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord)Day 9: Smith Sound

Day 10: QaanaaqDay 11: Kap YorkDay 12: Upernavik RegionDay 13: Karrat FjordDay 14: IlulissatDay 15: Sisimiut CoastDay 16: Kangerlussuaq

Departure Dates & ship Ocean Endeavour Sep 11 - Sep 26, 2016triple from - double from - Call for complete prices.Prices exclude $250 Discovery Fee and charter flight from Edmonton to Kugluktuk and Kangerlussuaq to Toronto. Call for flight details.



An iconic journey, the Northwest Passage remains an adventure today. Leaving Kugluktuk, we head east, traversing James Ross Strait en route to Gjøa Haven where Amundsen honed his polar skills. We sail the Queen Maud Gulf, while stopping daily for hiking and Zodiac cruising. Passing through Bellot Strait, we watch for whales, walrus, polar bear and muskox. At Beechey Island we pay our respects at the Franklin Graves. On Devon Island, we visit the ruins of the Dundas Harbour RCMP and HBC posts, before calling in at Canada’s most northerly community, Aujuittuq (Grise Fiord).

Continuing north into the wilds of Smith Sound we expect ice, ice, and more ice! We trace the routes of famous explorers such as Rasmussen and Peary as we call in at Greenland’s northernmost community of Qaannaq. Sailing south amidst towering icebergs, we’ll witness calving glaciers, explore deep fiords and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ilulissat Ice fjord.

To sail the Northwest Passage is to sail through living history, to sail the haunting landscapes that have enchanted explorers for centuries. In the fierce and untameable wilds lies a stark beauty—the wild, remote reaches of the north have a power that is all their own. Join the ranks of the fearless adventurers who have been lured by the Northwest Passage’s spirit.

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$9,395 USD $11,095 USD


Fact File• 13 Days• Start in Kangerlussuaq, finish in Kuujuaq• All meals onboard included• Travel aboard the Ocean Endeavour

highlights • Cross the Arctic circle while sailing in

the shadow of the second-longest fjord in Greenland

• Spot polar bears, walrus, marine mammals and bird colonies during our Zodiac cruise of the Hudson Strait

• Visit with world-renowned Inuit carvers in Kinngait

• Enjoy the sounds of talented throat-singers

• Marvel at the Arctic in summer bloom

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandDay 2: West GreenlandDay 3: NuukDay 4: At Sea — Davis StraitDay 5: PangnirtungDays 6-7: South BaffinDay 8: Kimmirut (Lake Harbour)Day 9: Kinngait (Cape Dorset)Day 10: Digges IslandDay 11: Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay)

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l’anse aux meadowsconche

fogo island

quebec

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digges is.akpatok

is.kangiqsujuaq (wakeham bay)

kuujjuaq

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heart ofthe arctic

Day 12: Akpatok IslandDay 13: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Departure Dates & PricesOcean Endeavour Jul 11 - Jul 23, 2016triple from - interior twin from - exterior twin from -

Call for complete prices.Prices exclude $250 Discovery Fee and charter flights from Toronto to Kangerlussuaq and from Kuujuaq to Ottawa. Call for flight details.



This journey encompasses the heart of the Arctic from Greenland to Canada’s newest territory, Nunavut, and finally, Nunavik in Northern Quebec. We’ll travel just after the summer solstice, when the midnight sun will be in full bloom. The chances of seeing wildlife, including polar bears, wal-rus and muskox are excellent.

Beginning in Kangerlussuaq, we begin by travelling along Greenland’s western coast, stopping to view majestic fjords along the way. We will stop in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, and visit the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. Crossing Davis Strait we’ll sail into Cumberland Sound and call at Pangnirtung, Nunavut. In Kimmirut, on southern Baffin Island, we’ll find a variety of carvings the community has wrought

throughout the long winter months; you can also enjoy Inuit games, fresh bannock, and local music. Crossing the Hudson Strait into Nunavik, we call in at the friendly town of Kangiqsujuaq where we tour the town and meet with local people. We’ll visit Akpatok Island where the world’s largest population of thick-billed murres nests above the island’s polar bears.

Heart of the Arctic is far and away our most artistically focussed itinerary. Kinngait (Cape Dorset)—widely hailed as the Inuit art capital of the world—has been con-tinually active and producing ever-newer generations of artists. In 2008, Kinngait Studios celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. All throughout this itinerary we will be exposed to a wealth of creators and their creations. Steeped in a culture that is all its own, the heart of the Arctic will stay with you long after you return home.

$5195 USD $6595 USD $7895 USD

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Fact File• 13 Days• Start in St. John’s, finish in Kangerlussuaq• All meals on board included• Travel aboard the Ocean Endeavour

highlights • Explore the remote reaches of

Newfoundland & Labrador in summer bloom Visit the reconstructed Viking settlement in North America at L’Anse aux Meadows

• Travel with widely respected artists, naturalists and culturalists

• Sail in heavy ice looking for polar bears, whales and seals

• Visit the largely inaccessible Torngat Mountains National Park

Daily ItineraryDay 1: St. John’s, NLDay 2: Notre Dame BayDay 3: L’Anse aux MeadowsDay 4: Wonderstrands, Mealy Mountains Park ReserveDay 5: HopedaleDay 6: HebronDays 7-9: Torngat Mountains National ParkDay 10: At Sea — Davis StraitDay 11: NuukDay 12: West GreenlandDay 13: Kangerlussuaq

greenland

labrador

newfoundland

nuuk

kangerlussuaq

st. john’s

tomgat mountainsnational park

hebron

hopedalemealy mountains

l’anse aux meadows

notre damebay

Greenland and

wild Labrador

Viking Settlement

$7395 USD $8695 USD $9895 USD $11,095 USD

Departure Dates & PricesOcean Endeavour Jun 29 - Jul 11, 2016interior twin from - exterior twin from - main twin from - comfort twin from -

Call for complete prices. Prices exclude $250 Discovery Fee and charter flights from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, Ontario. Call for flight details.



This extraordinary sailing showcases a staggering geographic diversity, departing the rocky narrows of St. John’s harbour and heading north along the coast of Newfoundland. We’ll explore islands and inlets in Notre Dame Bay and stop at L’Anse aux Meadows to pay our respects to North America’s Viking visitors before leaving

Newfoundland behind and heading north into Labrador.Once there, we’ll sail along dazzling, rocky coastlines and call at immense beaches and long-abandoned communities. We’ll visit the seat of the Inuit government as we move further north, and eventually will find our way into the stunning fjords of the Torngat Mountains National Park. In the park, mountains will tower above us as the azure waters mark our passage below; we will be scanning the horizon for icebergs, whales, polar bears, seals—and, of course, the abundance of nesting sea-birds. The Labrador coast has to be seen to be believed. We will do more than see it, as we head ashore on daily Zodiac expeditions to hike the secret wilds of Canada’s hidden coast.We then turn east and ever northward, crossing the Davis Strait en route to Greenland. Once there, we will explore the world’s northernmost capital city and plumb the many fjords for which the west-ern coast is famed. Our journey ends as we sail into Kangerlussuaq at the head of Sondre Stromfjord, nestled against one of the largest ice caps in the world.

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Fact File• 6 days with charter flights or 7 days

with rail northbound and charter flight south

• Includes all meals in Churchill• Maximum 22 passengers

highlights • Visit the premier location in the world

for getting up close and personal to Polar Bears

• Well-rounded experience on Tundra Buggy® and activities such as dog sledding, museum visits, cultural programs and a slide show of the seasons in Churchill

• One year membership to Polar Bears International

Departure Dates & pricesSep 27 – Oct 02, 2016 - Oct 11 – Oct 16, 2016 - Oct 14 – Oct 19, 2016 - Oct 17 – Oct 22, 2016 - Oct 20 – Oct 25, 2016 - Oct 23 – Oct 28, 2016 - Oct 30 – Nov 04, 2016 - Nov 04 – Nov 09, 2016 - Nov 08 – Nov 13, 2016 - Nov 10 – Nov 15, 2016 - Nov 11 – Nov 16, 2016 - Nov 14 – Nov 19, 2016 -

Our Polar Bear adventure starts and finishes in Winnipeg, Manitoba and includes return airfare to Churchill, a northern community with lots of char-acter. Our hotel-based adventures offer a well rounded program combining polar bear viewing with activities in and around the community of Churchill. This program is designed for those who wish to learn about the history and cul-ture of Churchill and region, as well as experience incredible polar bears.

On days that have a Tundra Buggy Adventure scheduled, participants will be transferred from town to the Tundra Buggy Launch where they will board a Buggy and begin their search for wild-life. The Buggy meanders over a system of established trails, stopping at leisure to enjoy the scenery, search for wildlife, and take photos. When daylight begins to fade, we’ll head back to Launch and be transferred back to our hotels in town.

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VIA Rail departures Oct 15 – Oct 22, 2016 - Oct 24 – Oct 31, 2016 - Oct 31 – Nov 07, 2016 - Nov 05 – Nov 12, 2016 - Nov 12 – Nov 19, 2016 -Prices do not include 13% sales tax. Mandatory single supplement: $850.

Activity Level: 1 Comfort Level: Comfortable hotels and lodges throughout. Train ride departures include sleeper cabins.

Accommodations2 nights in Winnipeg, 3 nights in Churchill Lodge. For VIA Rail departures, 2 nights on train, 3 nights in Churchill Lodge and 1 night in Winnipeg

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive and overnight in Winnipeg, ManitobaDay 2: Early morning flight to Churchill, town tour and Eskimo MuseumDays 3-4: Tundra Buggy AdventuresDay 5: Dog Sledding, Parks Canada Interpretive Centre visit, to WinnipegDay 6: Depart Winnipeg

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Terms and Conditions

BOOKING PROCEDURE:

1. Read all Booking Procedures and all Terms and Conditions carefully.

2. Contact ElderTreks™ by telephone: 1-800-741-7956 (toll-free number in North America) or 0808-234-1714 (toll-free in the U.K.) or 416-588-5000 (locally), or 001-416-588-5000 (internationally)

3. DEPOSITS: to hold and secure your place on a land or ship-based departure. A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. If anyone would like to transfer their deposit to another trip, please see the TRANSFER section or call our office. Deposit amounts vary depending on the trip, as follows:

For land trips: Most trips require a $500 USD non-refundable deposit per person. If booking your trip within one hundred (100) days of departure, full payment is due at time of booking. The following trips require a larger deposit:

Uganda & Rwanda: $1500 USD

Polar Bears of Churchill: $850 USD/CAD

Heli-hiking Canadian Rockies: $750

For any land extension: a $100 USD (or more depending on the extension) non-refundable deposit per person is required.

For ship-based trips, the following deposits are required: Canadian Arctic: $1500 USD. Haida Gwaii: $750 USD. Galapagos: $750 USD. All other ship based trips require 30% deposit at time of booking. If booking a ship-based program within 120 days of the departure date, full payment is due at time of booking. Land-based tours which have a small ship or cruise portion of the itinerary, follow the above Land trip conditions for deposits.

4. Notwithstanding the above, ElderTreks™ reserves the right to modify or amend the amount of any deposit for any trip.

5. On receipt of your deposit (or full payment if booked within 100 or 120 days of the departure date), we will send you a confirmation letter together with a Trip Kit pre-departure booklet, a registration form, and required medical forms.

6. It is your responsibility to determine and obtain all necessary travel documents (including passport and visas), medical and other insurance coverage prior to your departure.

7. FINAL PAYMENTS

i) For land trips: Your final payment, signed registration form and executed medical forms must be received by ElderTreks™ no later than one hundred (100) days prior to departure. Upon receipt, we will send final documents to you approximately thirty (30) days prior to your date of departure.

ii) For ship-based trips: Your final payment, signed release and executed medical forms must be received by ElderTreks™ no less than 120 days prior to your date of departure for all ship-based trips. ElderTreks™ will issue final documents approximately 21 days prior to your date of departure.

Cancellation Policy Participants seeking to cancel or revise any trip must provide ElderTreks™ with a written request in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. Requests for revisions and/or cancellations shall be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of ElderTreks™. Name changes are considered to be a cancellation of one traveler and a new booking of another, assuming space available.

Participants booked on all land-based adventures may receive a refund for a cancelled trip, subject to a cancellation fee, as follows:

Cancellation made Cancellation Fee (days before departure)

More than 100 days deposit amount* 31 – 99 days 50% of tour price 0 – 30 days 100% of tour price Please note cancellations for Heli-Hiking in the Canadian Rockies and Polar Bears of Churchill between 0-70 days is 100% of tour price.

Participants booked on all ship-based adventures may receive a refund for a cancelled trip, subject to a cancellation fee, as follows:

Cancellation made Cancellation Fee (days before departure)

More than 120 days deposit amount 0 – 120 days 100% of tour price

Participants shall not be entitled to a refund for any trip, or portion thereof, that the Participant does not use or attend for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to no-show, illness, accident, or neglect of any person. Despite any provision to the contrary, ap-plicable Cancellation Fees shall be non-refundable and shall apply in addition to any other non-refundable, or unrecoverable amounts paid by or on behalf of the Participant (including non-refundable air arrangements).

ElderTreks™ and the ship operators reserve the right to cancel or amend the price of any trip at any time up to the date of departure. In the event that the tour price increases by more than 7% of the price at the time of booking, the Participant may cancel the trip and request a full refund of payment made to ElderTreks™ by providing written notice to ElderTreks™ prior to the date of departure and within seven (7) days of being notified of such price increase. Re-funds will not be provided where tour price increases are the result of government taxation or fuel surcharges.

Transfers For land trips: Participants booked on any land program may be permitted to transfer to any other trip offered by ElderTreks™ (with a minimum $150 administrative fee), provided that the Participant provides ElderTreks™ with a written request no less than one hundred (100) days prior to the departure date. Participants are only permitted to transfer once. The new trip must be booked no later than six (6) months subse-quent to the date of departure of the trip transferred from.

Transfer requests made less than the minimum one hundred (100) day notice requirement, outlined above, shall be governed in ac-cordance with the Cancellation Policy outlined above. Uganda & Rwanda the transfer fee is $1500 USD per person to cover the cost of all permits pre purchased.

For Extensions: Once arrangements have been made, the $100 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Ship-based trips: Transfers will be considered on a request basis only, cannot be guaranteed and are subject to the cancellation policy.

Liability Passages Exotic Expeditions Ltd. (operating as “ElderTreks™” and hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, where such term shall in-clude its owners, affiliates, employees, outfitters, successors assigns and agents), shall not be responsible or liable to any “Participant” (where such term shall include any customer, and/or client of the Company and/or any person who otherwise receives any goods or services provided by the Company, their heirs, dependents, execu-tors, administrators, successors, agents, assigns, and personal and legal representatives) for any injury, damage, accident, loss, claim, delay, and/or irregularity, howsoever caused, that arises from, is con-nected to, or is in any way related to any goods and/or services sold or otherwise provided by the Company.

The Participant understands that during the course of any trip, certain risks and dangers may occur, including but not limited to the hazards of traveling in mountainous terrain, jungles, rivers; and/or accident or illness in remote places with or without medical facilities; and subject to forces of nature. By taking part in any trip, the Participant acknowledges having been advised of the risks associated therein and assumes the sole and exclusive responsibility for such risks.

The Company shall not be responsible or liable to any Participant for any injury, damage, accident, loss, delay and/or irregularity, howsoever caused, that arises from, is connected to, or is in any way related to any goods and/or services sold or otherwise provided by the Company’s Contractors where such term includes any third party, including but not limited to any transportation company retained by the Company to provide goods or services to any Participant.

Each Participant further agrees not to make any claim or take any proceedings against any other person, corporation or entity who might claim contribution, indemnity or other relief against the Com-pany under the provisions of any applicable law or equity in relation to any cause, matter or thing released hereunder.

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Company reserves the right to cancel any trip at any time in its sole and absolute discretion without liability to any Participant, for any amount or claim, including but not limited to any monies, deposits or payments of any kind that have already been paid by, or on behalf of, the Participant to the Company or any other person, including, but not limited to, circumstances involving the following:

i) War/Terrorism/Political Unrest: In the event that any act of war, terrorism or political unrest may affect any trip or the health, safety or security of any Participant, the Company reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel, postpone or change the itinerary

of any trip;

ii) Infectious Diseases: In the event that any infectious disease may affect any trip or the health or safety of any Participant, the Company reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel, postpone or change the itinerary of any trip; and

iii) Force Majeure: In the event that any circumstance arises that may affect any trip or the health, safety or security of any Participant, or in the event that circumstances otherwise prevent the Company from providing, either in whole or in part, its goods or services to Partici-pants in a safe manner or at all, the Company reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel, postpone or change the itinerary of any trip.

Any monies, deposits or payments of any kind paid to any air con-solidator, airline, Contractor or third party by, or on behalf of, any Par-ticipant, for any goods or services in respect to any trip cancelled or postponed by the Company are non-refundable except to the extent that the Company has recovered such monies, deposits or payments from the air consolidator, airline, Contractor, or third party.

In the event that the Company cancels or postpones any trip, and/or fails to provide any goods or services connected thereto, the Participant shall have no right to make a claim against the Company for any damages or loss whatsoever including, but not limited to, non-refundable advance purchase air tickets, visa fees, prescription drugs, vaccinations, equipment or any other expenses incurred by the Participant in preparation for any trip.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, in the event that the Company is liable to any Participant for any amount(s), the aggregate liability of the Company shall be limited to the actual amount(s) paid by that Participant to the Company.

All Terms and Conditions Shall Apply to all Participants. Upon providing any payment or deposit to the Company, the Participant represents to the Company that he/she has read and understood the Booking Procedure and Terms and Conditions contained herein and has agreed to be bound by same. These Terms and Conditions form a Contract which shall be binding upon the Participant.

Where a Participant has provided payment to the Company on behalf of any other Participant(s), the Participant who has provided payment to the Company shall, upon providing payment to the Company, be deemed to represent, confirm and covenant to the Company that he/she acts as an agent for the other Participant(s), that he/she is acting with the full knowledge and consent of such other Participant(s), that he/she has the full authorization and consent of such other Participant(s) to contract with the Company on their behalf, and to bind them to the Terms and Conditions contained herein, that he/she has advised such other Participant(s) of the Booking Procedures and the Terms and Conditions contained herein, and that such other Participant(s) has read, understood and agreed to be bound by the Booking Procedures and the Terms and Conditions contained herein.

Where a Participant has provided payment to the Company on behalf of any other Participant(s) under the age of 18 (hereinafter referred to as the “Minor”), the Participant who has provided payment to the Company shall be deemed to represent, confirm and covenant to the

Company that he/she is not a Minor, that he/she has fully advised the Minor of each and every Booking Procedure and Term and Condition contained herein, that the Minor agrees to be bound by the Booking Procedure and the Terms and Conditions contained herein, that he/she shall at all material times supervise the Minor and assume all obligations of the Minor, that he/she is the Minor’s lawful guardian, that he/she has advised the Minor that the Company bears no liability or responsibility in favor of the Minor, and that the Minor has agreed to same.

The Company reserves the right to withdraw, alter or otherwise modify any trips, itineraries, specific programs, activities, Booking Procedures, and/or Terms and Conditions at any time, without notice.

Health and Fitness ElderTreks™ expeditions are available to anyone in good health and in good shape. Participants do not have to be athletes, but ElderTreks™ programs require some reasonable physical effort. Participants should refer to the specifics of each program to determine suitability.

It is the responsibility of each Participant to ensure that ElderTreks™ is advised, at the time of booking, of any and all material medical problems or issues related to the Participant. The Company reserves the right to remove any Participant from any act or activity, or from any trip, at any time during the trip if, in the sole and exclusive judgment of the Company, the Participant’s participation in such act, activity or trip poses a material risk to the health and safety of any Participant or the Company.

ElderTreks™ trips may involve travel to foreign countries where living standards, practices and the provision of utilities, services and accommodation are different than that available in Ontario or elsewhere in North America. Participants are exclusively responsible for choosing a trip that best suits their interests, abilities, fitness level and health. ElderTreks™ requires a doctor’s signature on our medical form if participant is 80 years of age or older.

Foreign Law All goods and services provided during the course of any trip may be subject to the laws of the country or jurisdiction in which they are provided. It is the exclusive obligation of the Participant to familiarize itself with said laws and ensure compliance thereof.

Passports/Visas All Participants are required to have a valid passport for all trips. Passports are often required to be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion date of the trip, depending on the country, and must have sufficient blank pages for all necessary travel visas and ap-propriate entry / exit stamps. When traveling the globe, it is frequently necessary to obtain visas to enter certain countries. ElderTreks™ will supply information on what visas are required, however it is the travel-ers responsibility to obtain the required documents to travel.

Documentation All Participants shall provide ElderTreks™ with a signed registration form, a copy of the passport and completed medical forms within 20 business days of receiving our booking package. The Company reserves the right to refuse any goods or services to any Participant at any time prior to, or during any trip without liability to provide the Participant with any refund, financial or other compensation if the Par-ticipant fails to provide ElderTreks™ with any of the registration form, completed medical forms or payments required in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and/or Booking Procedures.

Conduct All Participants are required to respect the interests of others and shall not interfere with the enjoyment of any other Participant. The Company reserves the right to remove any Participant from any act or activity, or from any trip or portion thereof, at any time without liability to provide the Participant with any refund, financial or other compensation if, in the sole and exclusive judgment of the Company, the Participant’s behavior may compromise the safety, interests or enjoyment of any other Participant or person.

Airline Responsibility Clause The Terms and Conditions contained herein do not bind any third party except as specifically stated herein. The Company does not commit or make any representations for, or on behalf of, any third party, including but not limited to any airline, whose services may be used in connec-tion with any trip.

Tour Price Tour prices are based on airfares, currency rates and land costs current as of Sept. 1, 2015 and may remain in effect until Aug 31, 2016. All prices are in U.S. dollars unless clearly noted. The tour price includes all applicable fees, levies, charges, service charges, surcharges and taxes, save and except with respect to destinations and travel within

Canada which may be subject to the Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”) and those items specifically stated to the contrary. Tour prices may be subject to change at any time, up to and including the date of departure. The tour price does not include any items of a personal nature, including but not limited to visa fees, international departure taxes, or catch-up charges in the event of a Participant’s late arrival.

What is and what is not included ElderTreks™, land based itineraries include all accommodations, all transportation (air, train, bus, auto, boats, elephants, camels, boats etc., except as specifically excluded), all meals, all planned day trips, all departure taxes for flights included in the tour price and all guide services in the tour price. Transportation shall not include internal flights where specified, and shall not include international travel or international air arrangements. All gratuities for hotel staff, restau-rants, drivers, spot guides and national guides are included, with the exception of gratuities to your tour leaders. Gratuities are at the sole discretion of the Participant.

ElderTreks™, ship-based itineraries include cabin accommodations as per category booked, pre-cruise accommodation on a shared basis as indicated in the itinerary, all meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship, all shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage as indicated in the itinerary. Transportation shall not include internal flights unless specified and shall not include international travel or international air arrangements. Gratuities are not included; they are at the sole discretion of the Participant.

ElderTreks™, extension itineraries include all accommodations, all transportation (train, bus, auto, boats, elephants, camels, boats etc., except as specifically excluded), meals as per itinerary, all planned day trips and all guide services in the tour price. Transportation shall not include internal flights unless specified, and shall not include international travel or international air arrangements. Gratuities for hotel staff, restaurants, national guides and drivers are not included; they are at the sole discretion of the Participant.

All tour prices do not include any items of a personal nature (includ-ing but not limited to visa fees), international departure taxes for flights, which are not a part of the tour price, or catch-up charges in the event of a Participant’s late arrival.

Air Travel ElderTreks™, tours are based on “land-only” or “ship-only” costs, and do not include international airfare. However, ElderTreks™ may arrange international flights if requested by the Participant. Prices will be provided in response to individual requests as they occur.

Airfares quoted are not guaranteed until the airfare is paid in full and the tickets are issued. All tickets issued by ElderTreks™ are subject to the rules and regulations of the airline and consolidator providing the issued tickets as well as an ElderTreks™ administration fee. All air tickets are non-refundable and valid only for the flights indicated.

If international flights are not purchased from ElderTreks™, it is the Participant’s responsibility to ensure that a flight itinerary, including arrival and departure flight information and times, is provided to ElderTreks™ as soon as it is available and, in any event, no later when your final payment is due.

Tour Operator The Company may contract with other tour operators and other third parties to provide goods and services in respect of any trip. Each participant shall be bound to the terms and conditions of such ap-plicable tour operators and third parties.

Sharing and Single Supplement For land trips: (excluding extensions, Heli-hiking, South Pole, Polar Bears of Churchill). All prices are based on double occupancy. Single travelers will not be subject to a mandatory single supplement payment for ElderTreks™, main itineraries, provided the Participant is accommodated on a shared occupancy basis. ElderTreks™ will endeavor to group single Participants together, to the extent pos-sible, based on the same gender. This policy does not apply to single travelers taking extensions. Single occupancy, where specifically re-quested or otherwise required, may be available at an extra charge.

For ship-based trips: All prices are based on a per- person cost depending on cabin chosen. Single occupancy, where specifi-cally requested or otherwise required, may be available at an extra charge. For some ships, some categories, a single supplement charge is mandatory.

Insurance While ElderTreks™ may make every effort to ensure the health, safety and enjoyment of all Participants, accidents can happen.

Consequently, it is strongly recommended that all Participants obtain full insurance coverage, including travel, cancellation, medical, evacuation and other emergency coverage, prior to departure.

Insurance coverage is not included in the tour price. Insurance coverage is the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Participant. Please note that some programs require mandatory evacuation insurance coverage. The Company shall not be responsible for any sickness, accident, loss or expense of any kind sustained by any Participant arising from, or related to, any goods or services provided by the Company.

If any participant, after the start of a trip, cannot complete all or any por-tion of the remainder of the trip, it is the responsibility of the participant to contact the insurance company (whether or not the insurance was purchased through ElderTreks™). ElderTreks™ acts only as an agent and is not the insurance provider.

Photographic Records The Company reserves the right to make photographic, film and other records of any of its trips, and to use such records for any promotional and/or commercial purposes throughout the world in perpetuity. By booking a trip with the Company, the Participant shall be deemed to consent to the making and use of such records (including voice, appearance, likeness and image) and the Participant acknowledges that any such photographic or other records shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Company.

Published Material All material published by ElderTreks™ including but not limited to all material published on the ElderTreks™ website, all brochures, catalogues, pamphlets and any other document published for the use of any Partici-pant, remains the sole and exclusive property of ElderTreks™ and shall not be used for any other purpose, be reproduced or distributed to any other person except with the express written permission of ElderTreks™.

Claims A Participant who has any claims arising from, or relating to, any trip shall notify ElderTreks™ of such claims, on pain of nullity, in writing and within thirty (30) days of the scheduled return date for that trip.

Any legal proceeding which may be subject to the jurisdiction of Canada arising from, or relating to, any trip must be instituted, on pain of nullity, in the judicial district of the City of Toronto, exclusively, within ninety (90) days of the scheduled return date for that trip.

Jurisdiction These Terms and Conditions shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario. The Company and the Participant attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Ontario.

No Waiver No action or failure to act on the part of ElderTreks™ in respect of any breach or non-compliance, whether continuing or otherwise, by any Participant of any term or condition contained or referred to herein, shall constitute a waiver by ElderTreks™. ElderTreks™ shall remain free to enforce each and every term and condition contained or referred to herein at any time, despite any representation to the contrary. No forbearance or failure to seek remedy on the part of ElderTreks™ in respect of any breach or non-compliance of any term or condition contained or referred to herein by any Participant shall constitute a waiver by ElderTreks™ of any rights or remedies otherwise available to ElderTreks™.

Severability Should any term or condition, or portion thereof, be found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid or otherwise unenforce-able, such term or condition shall be severable from the balance of these terms and conditions and shall not adversely affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and conditions.

Operator All goods and services that are provided by the Company are provided by the tour operator, more particularly described as follows:

Passages Exotic Expeditions Ltd. 597 Markham St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6G 2L7 Tel: (416) 588-5000

Ontario Registration Retail #04116059 / Wholesale #04161212

Passages Exotic Expeditions Ltd. is a retail and wholesale registrant in good standing with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (“TICO”) as required under the Travel Industry Act.

ElderTreks™ is a registered trademark of Passages Exotic Expeditions Ltd.

Passages Exotic Expeditions Ltd. is the registered owner in the U.S. and Canada of the trade name ElderTreks™.

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