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Season's Greetings Real Traveller,
A woman shared a story with us about her
recent trip to the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
On the shuttle from Tel Aviv, her seatmate
asked, "Are you here as a tourist or a
pilgrim?" This question gives us pause
and inspiration. In prepping for our 2009
programs, we wish to bring to the forefront
why Adventure Associates exists - how
and why we travel - and to further
define The Real Traveller...READ
ON
AA Staff - Year in
Review! In April, Alice sailed on
our Galapagos
Wildlife Cruise for Women. This fall,
Sandy led a custom women's group into the
remote villages of Copper
Canyon, Mexico. In between,
we enjoyed our 19th summer hiking, biking and
kayaking the San
Juan Islands, our jewels
of the Pacific Northwest! Check out what your
fellow Real Travellers are saying about their
tours
with us this year on our Testimonials page - or better yet, don't be surprised if
you spot yourself among our cheerful Real
Travellers in our favorite 2008
Trip Photos!.
As we begin a new year of adventuring and
Giving Back, we hope you will consider
supporting green travel practices and
sustainable living by
encouraging the Real Traveller in your life with
the gift that begins an adventure!
Call today for a Gift
Certificate
and check out the Giving Back page
for unique gift ideas.
Wishing you a festive holiday season and
wonderful adventures in the coming year,
Sandy & Alice
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Winter Escapes
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Yellowstone: Ski Safari for Women
Limited to 8
women only!
Cross-country
skiing in the wildlife paradise of
Yellowstone Park at the heart of winter:
Enjoy escorted
skiing through this unique ecosystem of
snowscapes, hot pools, steaming geysers,
frozen waterfalls,
wolves, moose, elk, bison, eagles! $1599
Jan 31 - Feb 8, 2009 Trip
Details...
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Vietnam: Cultural & Cycling Journey for Women
Overland and by sea, enjoy breathtaking
scenery at a natural pace and participate in
the traditional and
modern lifestyles of the Vietnamese people. From
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong
River, this
is a cultural and historical cycling
adventure not to be
missed! $3099
Feb 20 - March 8, 2009
Trip
Details...
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Baja, Mexico: Sea Kayak Expedition for Women
Limited to 10
women!
A warm water paradise awaits you sea kayaking in
the Sea of Cortez: snorkeling in colorful
tidal pools,
viewing playful dolphins, relaxing under the
desert
sun in the shadow of giant cacti, and sharing a
campfire with panga fishermen.
$1045 - $1195
All
Women Trip Details
March 1 - 8,
2009
April 19 - 26, 2009 (Earth Week!)
Coed
Departures
January - April
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Spring Journeys
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Escape to Bhutan: The Dragon Kingdom
Journey to the "Dragon Kingdom," one of the
extraordinary countries of the Himalayas.
Learn Bhutan's customs and traditions by
visiting traditional farmhouses adorned with
prayer flags, attending celebration
festivals, and hiking Bhutan through
breathtaking bamboo and pine forests!
$3945 March 4 - 21,
2009
$4295 Oct 31 - Nov
17, 2009 Trip
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Copper Canyon, Mexico Explorations
Ride the world-famous Chihuahua al Pacifico
Railway, enjoy nature walks along the canyon
floor, explore charming and remote indigenous
settlements, and discover the "Lost
Cathedral" of Satevo. Overnight camping trek
and lodges in historic Mexican villas!
Coed and All Women tour departures.
$1475 March
13 - 23; Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2009
Rail
& Trek Details...
$1925 March
20-29; Oct 23 - Nov 1, 2009
Rail
& Lodge Details...
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Nepal: Khumbu Teahouse Trek
Trekking in Nepal is a backpacker's paradise!
Our 17-day fully-supported trekking adventure
meanders through the Everest (Khumbu) region
to remote villages, pristine glacial-fed lakes,
sacred temples and high mountain splendor!
Overnight in local traditional Teahouses each
night! $2699
April 14 - May 5; Nov 5 - 26, 2009
Trip
Details...
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Summer Classics
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Turkey: A Mediterranean Odyssey for Women
Known the world over as the "cradle of
civilization," we sail the Turquoise Coast in
a traditional Turkish Gulet, explore the
bazaars and famous
ancient ruins of Istanbul and Ephesus and
discover the roots of Western women's
history. An active
historical journey not to be missed!
$3599 May 11
-24, 2009
Aug 31 - Sept 13, 2009 Trip
details...
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Tanzania, East Africa: Cultural & Wildlife Safari
Recognized by National Geographic
Adventure Magazine! With 21 years of
traveling to East Africa, we know how to do
it! 10 unbeatable days spent in Africa's
premiere game parks - viewing "the top 5" in
wildlife and engaging in traditional African
tribal cultures: the Maasai, the nomadic
Hadzabe and the Tatog. Genuine interactions
with our Tanzanian friends, and the best
wildlife on the planet! $4199
July 2-12; July
16-26; July 30 - Aug 9; Aug 27 - Sept 6,
2009
Safari
details...
Optional Extensions include:
Rwanda
Gorilla Trek
Tropical
Zanzibar
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Galapagos: Multi-Sport Island Hopping
Island-hop through the Galapagos
Archipelago on a lodge-based active tour
combining daily sea kayaking, mountain
biking, hiking, and snorkeling in the rugged
and unspoiled
natural beauty of this marine paradise.
$2185
7-day Year Round Departures available!
Trip
Details...
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December 2008
Package includes: 8-Day cruise, 2
nights hotel (B&B), in-country flight,
airport transfers and Park entrance fees.
