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Dear Sandy,
We have been enjoying a sensational season of
sea kayaking in the
San Juan Islands - still some space left
on our August trips! - and once-of-a-lifetime
Fall Journeys are just around the
corner! Escapes to Bhutan,
Ethiopia,
Nepal,
and Copper Canyon, Mexico are filling fast - call today to reserve your space!
Real Travellers can look forward to more
dream trips in early 2009, with the
ever-popular all women Sea
of Cortez Kayaking expedition, our annual Yellowstone
Ski Safari, unparalleled Cultural
& Wildlife Safaris in Tanzania with
optional Gorilla Trek in Rwanda, and much more!
Our new adventure will take a small
group of adventurous women to Vietnam
for a 17-day Cultural & Cycling Exploration!
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!
Sandy Braun, Director
Alice Gifford, Adventure Team
Real Journeys
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Vietnam Cultural & Cycling Exploration for Women
Overland and by sea, enjoy breathtaking
scenery at a natural pace. Participate in the
traditional and modern lifestyles of the
Vietnamese people
from the countryside to the cities. From Ha
Long Bay to Hoi An to Ho
Chi Minh City to the Mekong River, this is a
cultural and historical cycling adventure for
all women
not to be missed!
$3099 Feb
20 - March 8, 2009
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Escape to Bhutan: The Dragon Kingdom
15-Day In-country journey to the "Dragon
Kingdom,"
one of the extraordinary countries of the
Himalayas.
Learn Bhutan's customs and traditions by
participating in celebration festivals, visiting
traditional farmhouses adorned with prayer
flags, and
trekking through breathtaking bamboo and pine
forests! $3775
Oct 3 - 21, 2008 (Coed)
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Baja, Mexico: Sea Kayak Expedition for Women
This Popular Women's Trip Fills Fast!
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 a giant cacti, and sharing a
campfire with
panga fishermen. $1045
March 1 - 8, 2009
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Summer Escapes
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Whale Watch Kayaking for Women
Last minute getaways! Our
3-day Base Camp kayaking trips are ideal for
beginner kayakers and wildlife lovers: keep your
eyes peeled for whales, seals, eagles,
porpoise, otter
and sea birds!
$495 Aug 8 - 10; Aug 15-17;
Aug 30-Sept 1 (Labor Day)
Coed & Custom
Trips too!
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Fall Journeys
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Copper Canyon, Mexico: Rail & Lodge Exploration
Ride the world-famous Chihuahua al Pacifico
railway, enjoy nature walks along the canyon
floor,
explore the charming and remote town of
Batopilas
and the "Lost Cathedral" of Satevo, all while
staying
in rustic lodges of historical Mexican
villas! $1925
Oct 16 - 26, 2008
March 20 - 29, 2009
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Ethiopia Coffee Harvest Tour & Extension
From tree to cup! Enjoy organic coffee
cuppings in the heart of the farming region
to shopping the thriving markets in Addis
Ababa. Continue on with our Cultural
and Natural History Extension to explore
ancient sites of early civilization, temple
ruins, rare endemic wildlife, vast canyons
and the source of the Nile. $2955 Nov 18 - 30,
2008
$1695
Nov 29 - Dec 6, 2008
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Nepal: Khumbu Teahouse Trek
Trekking in Nepal is a backpacker's paradise!
This 16-day fully-supported trekking
adventure meanders through the Everest
(Khumbu) region to remote Sherpa villages,
pristine glacial-fed lakes, sacred temples
and high mountain splendor! $2799 Nov 6 - 27, 2008
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Winter Wanderlust
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Yellowstone Ski Safari
Cross-country skiing in the wildlife paradise of
Yellowstone Park at the heart of winter: Enjoy
escorted ski tours through this unique
ecosystem of
snowscapes, hot pools, steaming geysers, frozen
waterfalls, wolves, moose, elk, bison, eagles...!
$1599
Jan 31 - Feb 8, 2009
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East Africa: Cultural & Wildlife Safari for Women
Recognized by National Geographic
Adventure Magazine!
With 21 years of travel to East Africa,
we know
how to do it! 10 unbeatable days spent in
Africa's
premier 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 and incredible wildlife!
$3819
Jan 8 - 18; Feb 5 - 15, 2009
Optional Extensions:
Rwanda Gorilla
Trek or Tropical Zanzibar
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Laos & Cambodia: Cultural Immersion & Multi-Sport
An off-the-beaten-path cultural adventure on
the Mekong through Northern Laos and the
ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Kayaking,
bicycling, hiking, riverboat tours of
stilt-villages, and jungle treks to hidden
temples with expert bilingual guides.
Coed
Tour $2925 Jan 29 - Feb 20,
2009 All
Women Tour $3375
Nov 6 - 28, 2008
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Galapagos Islands Wilderness Cruise
Cruise aboard a Carbon Neutral 20-person
yacht on an unforgettable wildlife expedition
through
one of the most diverse and stunningly beautiful
marine environments in the world! Daily
snorkeling,
kayaking and shore excursions with expert
naturalists!
Starts at $3585 All Women and
Coed Cruises
available!
Package includes: 8-Day cruise, two
nights hotel (B&B style), in-country flight,
airport
transfers and Park Entrance fees!
All Women Cruises:
Oct 25 - Nov 3, 2008
Feb 28 - Mar 9, 2009
Optional Extensions: Rainforest River Cruise, Amazon Jungle Lodge,
and Galapagos
Multi-Sport!
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