ADVENTURES 08/09

Laos, Viet Nam & Cambodia  - (sold out)  - March 4 - 27 - $8,200
Laos Description | Laos Itinerary | Laos Details

Tour the ancient and modern wonders of Southeast Asia. Walk with the Vietnameseand Laotian hill tribes, pedal the countryside, cruise in a junk on Halong Bay, take cooking lessons from a local chef, see Angkor Wat from the inside.

Trek Tajikistan (and visit Afghanistan)   - June 28th - July 13 - $3500
Trek Description | Trek Itinerary | Trek Details

Trek 8 days through the spectacular Pamir Mountains with pack animals & full camp staff in the heart of the friendliest of the ‘Stans. Tour the ancient Silk Route where few others go, visit ancient forts and traditional markets. Optional crossing into Afghanistan for lunch in the heart of the Wakhan Corrider. Also optional visits to the ancient silk route market cities of Samarkand and Bukhara.

Climb the High Peaks of Bolivia - August 1 - 13 - $3,800
Bolivia Itinerary | Bolivia Details

High in the Andes and far from the ocean lie volcanic giants just waiting to be climbed. Following three days of acclimatization hikes, we will ascend Pequeno Alpamayo (17,614’), and then the highest peak in the country, Sajama (21,463’). Both peaks are straightforward snow-climbs accessible to climbers with some experience. Each is a one-day climb, so no heavy packs! Also visit Lake Titicaca & perhaps Salar de Uyuni.

Chimborazo and the Volcanoes of Ecuador   - August 17 - 27 - $3500
Chimborazo Description | Chimborazo Itinerary | Chimborazo Details

Climb the big ones in Ecuador. We’ll make increasingly higher ascents of Ruca Pichincha (15,400’), Illiniza Norte (16,800’), and culminating with Chimborazo (20,700’), the highest in the country. On Chimborazo we’ll establish a basecamp for 4 days from which we’ll acclimatize before attempting the summit. All one-day climbs, so no heavy packs!

Cruise the Turquoise Coast of Turkey  -  August 31 - September 13 - $5200
Turkey Description | Turkey Itinerary | Turkey Details

The Mediterranean Coast of Turkey is famous for its warm blue water, quaint towns, and awesome ancient ruins. Explore the ruins and the beaches from our fully-staffed 110’ yacht. Each couple has its own private state room. Luxurious! Also visit the intrigues of Istanbul and the mysteries of Cappadocia.

South Pole Ski Expedition - Antarctica - December 2008 - 2 Weeks - $38,000
South Pole Description | South Pole Itinerary

Ski the Last Degree. Fly to 89 degrees South and ski 70 miles across the Antarctic wilderness to the Pole. Then fly out!  We’ll pull sleds andcamp on the ice each night. This is a demanding trip, but is open to anyone with mental and physical toughness and a spirit of adventure.  Also possible ascent Mt.Vinson, highest peak in Antarctica, as an add-on.   At 16,000’, this is not a technical climb, but requires top fitness.

Climb Kilimanjaro   -  Tanzania - January 24 - February 8, 2009 - $5850
Kilimanjaro Description | Kilimanjaro Itinerary | Kilimanjaro Details

Climb Africa’s highest peak (19,340’) by the seldom-used Rongai Route. Experience solitude on the big mountain while carrying only a day-pack, camping in style. Before and after, visit the great game parks of Amboseli, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.

Amazon & the Galapagos   - Ecuador - March 9 - 23, 2009 - $8000
Ecuador Description | Ecuador Itinerary | Ecuador Details

Two of the world’s most spectacular natural places.  An in-depth expedition to view some of the most exotic, colorful and unusual animals and ecosystems on Earth.  In the Amazon we’ll stay at a remote lodge noted for luxurious accommodations, surrounded by the rain forest. Each day we’ll hike and canoe into the jungle to get a glimpse of this pristine wilderness.  In the Galapagos we’ll cruise the islands aboard Nemo I, a 75’ catamaran, with spacious private rooms for each couple.  Every day we’ll hike the islands, sea-kayak the shores, and snorkel & scuba-dive the depths.

Kalahari Desert Overland   -  Namibia & Botswana - April 12 - 25, 2009 - $7300
Kalahari Description | Kalahari Itinerary | Kalahari Details

This will be a true expedition into one of the most magnificent deserts on Earth. We will travel by Land Cruiser, largely off-road, through the heart of this wilderness, staying at lodges or camping in the wild. We will encounter herds of unusual wild animals, petroglyphs, and the ancient culture of the San, or bushmen. We may not see another traveler throughout this journey.

The Magic of Madagascar   -  May 1 - 16, 2009 - $6800
Madagascar Description | Madagascar Itinerary | Madagascar Details

Madagascar is the 4th largest island on Earth, and brims with unimaginable species of animals and plants found no where else on earth. We’ll take an inside look from the forested North, to the lush and steamy East, to the dry and bizarre South. Exotic wildlife, weird landforms, other-worldly flora, and remote cultures, on a seldom-visited island.

Lake Baikal Expedition - Siberia  -  June 2 weeks, 2009 - $6200
Baikal Description | Baikal Itinerary | Baikal Details

Lake Baikal is the largest lake on Earth by volume. It’s a vast inland sea set in the solitary wilds of Siberia, reputed to have the purest water anywhere. We will hike the pristine forests, climb the snow-capped mountains, and survey the unique cultures of this little-known gem.

African Safari, by foot & 4x4 - Tanzania  -  August 2 weeks, 2009 - $7500
Africa Description | Africa Itinerary | Africa Details

Travel off-road across Maasai country, skirting the edge of wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park, into the Ngorongoro highlands, with the finest naturalists in East Africa. Walk from camp & arrive with next camp already set up, or drive through the bush viewing wildlife everywhere. Full bush amenities, great food, comfortable camps. A rare chance to see the best of Africa away from the crowds, the way Hemingway did.

Australia, Top to Bottom  -  August 29 - September 16, 2009 - $8200
Australia Description | Australia Itinerary | Australia Details

A cross-country ramble, from the Kimberley Range in the far north-west, to the desert interior at Ayers Rock, to the Tropical North of the lush Cape Townsend Peninsula, to the glories of Sydney. We will travel by plane, 4X4 Land Cruiser, sea-kayak, and on foot, as we see the land of Oz from a totally unique perspective.