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Cuba

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 its 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 has been visiting Cuba since 1996. As

a Canadian based company we are unable to attain a license that allows U.S. citizens to visit Cuba within the permitted restrictions. Therefore, any U.S. citizens that participate in this tour are solely responsible for any possible legal implications. As such, our tours do not follow restrictive itineraries, and are the best that can be offered in comparison with those that must follow specific rules.

Call for our detailed itinerary: North America 1-800-741-7956 • UK 0808-234-1714 • www.eldertreks.com87

Activity Level: 2

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

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havanaDaily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in HavanaDay 2: Havana City Sites and Afro Cuban ReligionDay 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 and Tropicana CabaretDay 12: Havana - Entrepreneurship, Buena Vista Social ClubDay 13: Depart Havana

Departure Dates & PricesJan 17 – Jan 29, 2017 - Jan 24 – Feb 05, 2017 - Feb 07 – Feb 19, 2017 -Feb 14 – Feb 26, 2017 - Feb 21 – Mar 05 , 2017 -

Feb 28 – Mar 12 , 2017 - Mar 28 - Apr 09, 2017 - Apr 04 – Apr 16, 2017 - Apr 25 – May 07, 2017 - May 09 - May 21, 2017 Jun 06 – Jun 18, 2017 - Nov 07 - Nov 19, 2017 - Nov 14 - Nov 26, 2017 - Dec 05 – Dec 17, 2017 - Dec 20 – Jan 01, 17/18 - Jan 02 – Jan 14, 2018 - Jan 16 – Jan 28, 2018 - Feb 13 – Feb 25, 2018 - Mar 06 – Mar 18, 2018 - Mar 20 – Apr 01, 2018 - Apr 03 – Apr 15, 2018 - May 01 – May 13, 2018 -

Comfort Level Some long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable, well-located hotels with private bathrooms throughout.

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Lost World OfThe MayansGuatemala, Mexico, honduras &Belize

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 or Xunantunich (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 market held on Thursdays and Sundays. 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.


Mexico

Guatemala

Belize

Honduras

Cancun

Tulum

Merida

Campeche

Palenque

Antigua

Chichen Itza

Celestun

Uxmal

Calakmul

Yaxchilan

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Caracol

Livingston

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LakeAtitlan

Chichicastenango

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Activity Level: 2/3**Some (optional) steep climbs of temples.

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 (or Xunantunich) 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: Merida, to Lagoon of CelestunDay 5: Uxmal, to CampecheDay 6: Campeche Fort, to CalakmulDay 7: Explore Seldom Visited Calakmul, to PalenqueDay 8: Impressive Mayan Site of Palenque, to VallescondidoDay 9: Boat Journey to Remote Yaxchilan, to Flores, GuatemalaDay 10: Exploration of TikalDay 11: The Mayan Site of Caracol, BelizeDay 12: To the Caribbean Town of Livingston via Rio DulceDay 13: Playa Blanca & Livingston CultureDay 14: Boat to Puerto Barrios, Quirigua, to Copan, HondurasDay 15: 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

Uxmal

Departure Dates & PricesDec 09 - Dec 28, 2016 - Jan 10 - Jan 29, 2017 - Apr 04 - Apr 23, 2017 - Oct 17 - Nov 05, 2017 - Dec 01 - Dec 20, 2017 - Jan 09 - Jan 28, 2018 - Feb 06 - Feb 25, 2018 - Apr 03 - Apr 22, 2018 -Oct 16 - Nov 04, 2018 - Nov 27 - Dec 16, 2018 -

Comfort LevelSome long drives, at times roads can be rough and dusty. Hot and humid in the jungle.

Accommodations Comfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms.

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Ometepe Island

EL Salvador & Nicaragua

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 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 enjoy 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 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.


Exploratory Trip

Activity Level: 2

Fact File• 15 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in San Salvador, El Salvador and finish in Managua, Nicaragua

• 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 bird life

• 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 to Nicaragua, to LeonDay 9: Leon - Oldest City in the Americas (est. 1525)Day 10: Masaya Volcano & Market, Cooking Lesson, to Granada

Day 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 & PricesMar 31 - Apr 14, 2017 -Mar 09 - Mar 23, 2018 -

Comfort Level Some long drive through mountain roads

Accommodations Comfortable hotels with private bathrooms.

$4495 USD$4695 USD

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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.


Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in San JoséDay 2: To Tortuguero N.P. via Braulio Carrillo N.P.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 CommunitiesDay 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 01 - Dec 13, 2016 -Dec 15 - Dec 27, 2016 -Jan 05 - Jan 17, 2017 -Feb 09 - Feb 21, 2017 -Mar 09 - Mar 21, 2017 -Apr 06 - Apr 18, 2017 -Sep 19 - Oct 01, 2017 -Nov 09 - Nov 21, 2017 -Dec 01 - Dec 13, 2017 -Dec 15 - Dec 27, 2017 -Jan 10 - Jan 22, 2018 -Feb 09 - Feb 21, 2018 -Mar 09 - Mar 21, 2018 -Apr 09 - Apr 21, 2018 -

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Activity Level: 3

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-Ter-males 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

Comfort LevelSome 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.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms.

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galapagos islands

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.


Activity Level: 3

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

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

Includes Western Islands

M/V Coral I and M/V Coral II

M/V Legend

Departure datesCoral departures - every Fri & Mon Legend departures - every Sat & Tue

Price from:Price includes: $100 National Park fee and $10 transit control fee, fuel surcharge may apply. *Dates are not exclusive to ElderTreks. You may be joined by other international passengers.

Comfort Level

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

Accommodations7 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.

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

$5625 USD

$1395 USD

Please note: If you would like to extend your time in the Galapagos, please call our office for more infor-mation.

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Machu Picchu

Discover breathtaking Machu Picchu, relax in the tranquillity of Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca and discover wildlife in the dense Amazonian jungle. From the Andes to the Amazon, experience diverse culture, rugged geography and rich history on this 20-day journey through Peru and Bolivia.

Beginning in La Paz, Bolivia, visit the Murillo Museum to learn about local customs and explore the market district for some unique finds. Next we visit the Uyuni Salt Flats before traveling across the 12,500-foot high Altiplano mountain range. Take in spectacular views of the Royal Cordillera peaks before boarding a small vessel to cross a narrow strait to the rugged Copacabana Peninsula.

On Taquile Island, explore hilltop shrines and commune with the Taquile Indians who invite us into their homes for an overnight stay. Explore the old streets of Cuzco,

bordered by Incan-era stone walls — the ruins of former palaces. Travel by train down the gorge of the roaring Urubamba River to Machu Picchu — the famous “Lost City Of The Incas” and a phenomenal archeological site. For the more adventurous, hike the steep trail up Huayna Picchu for a spectacular view over the ruins. Take a mountain flight over the Andes to Puerto Maldonado and canoe up the Tambopata River to our Amazon rainforest lodge.

Fly from the Amazon to Lima and continue along the coast to the Paracas Peninsula, where we board a boat that takes us to the volcanic island of Ballestas. The island is home to a wildlife refuge of sea lions, Inca terns, Humboldt penguins and large flocks of gannets and pelicans.

Board a plane for a 90-minute flight over the Nazca Lines — a remnant of the civilizations that prospered along the Pacific coast before the arrival of the Europeans.


Activity Level: 3

Fact File• 21 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in La Paz, Bolivia, finish in Lima, Peru

• All meals included• Includes Inca Trail permit fee if choosing to hike the trail

• Includes 3 internal flights

highlights

• Travel to Lake Titicaca• Cuzco — the oldest inhabited city in South America

• Train to Machu Picchu• Boat trip to Ballestas Islands• Fly over the Nazca Lines• Stay at an Amazon rainforest lodge

• Visit the Uyuni Salt Flats

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in La Paz, BoliviaDay 2: La Paz — Murillo museum, Valley of the MoonDay 3: To Uyuni Salt FaltsDay 4: La Paz

Day 5: Copacabana, Lake TiticacaDay 6: Taquile IslandDay 7: Taquile Island, PunoDay 8: To the Inca Capital of CuzcoDay 9: Cuzco — Tambo Machay, Kenko, SacsayhuamanDay 10: Cuzco Day 11: Pisaq & OllantaytamboDay 12: Arrive at Machu Picchu — the Lost City of the Incas (or join a trek to Machu Picchu)Day 13: Machu Picchu/Sacred Valley, to OllantayatamboDay 14: Fly to the Amazon, Canoe up the TambopataDay 15: Lake Condenado — Giant River Otters, Caiman, Piranha Day 16: Tambopata River — Observation Tower, Shaman’s Medicine GardenDay 17: To Paracas Day 18: Ballestas IslandsDay 19: Fly Over the Nazca LinesDay 20: Lima City Tour, Gold MuseumDay 21: Departure

Lake Titicaca

Departure Dates & PricesOct 11 - Oct 31, 2017 - Apr 10 - Apr 30, 2018 -Oct 11 - Oct 31, 2018 -

Comfort Level 13 days over 9,000 feet. Some rough/winding roads and long drives. Temperature ranges from cool to hot and humid.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private washrooms. Features 1 night homestay with limited facilities on Taquile Isl.

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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 activities• 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 $3100Activity 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.

Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu

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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 archaeological 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

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argentina & chilePatagonia & TheLake District

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 a 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.


Activity Level: 2

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 Museum

Day 5: Tierra del Fuego, Beagle Channel Day 6: Penguin Rookery, Gable IslandDay 7: To El CalafateDay 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 VarasDay 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 07 – Jan 23, 2017 - Jan 10 – Jan 26, 2018 -

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

AccommodationsComfortable hotels with private bathrooms.

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South Atlantic

Ocean

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tierradel fuego n.p.

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For Non-hikers

Perito Moreno glacier

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 107

$1295 USD

$7495 USD $7695 USD


PatagoniaTrekking & Wildlife

Experience Patagonia’s most stunning panoramas by vehicle, by boat and during spectacular hikes. What makes this trip different from our Patagonia Hiking trip is a much greater focus on wildlife, in search of feral horses, the elusive puma, humpback whales and penguins. Our 18-day active adventure travels through one of the planet’s wildest spaces.

We begin by exploring the impressive capital of Buenos Aires, before flying to El Calafate. Enjoy three nights in the Fitz Roy region of Glacier National Park hiking through gorges, alongside glaciers and through forests to approach the famed Mount Fitz Roy. Explore Glacier National Park, (UNESCO)

and see Perito Moreno Glacier up close, one of the greatest natural attractions in the Americas.

Crossing into Chile, we drive to Torres del Paine National Park to enjoy hikes up to the viewpoint to take in the awesome granite spires of the Blue Towers. Enjoy superb hiking and wildlife.

From Punta Arenas, our journey includes excursions in search of whales and penguins before returning to Punta Arenas, where our journey concludes.

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Activity Level: 5

Fact File• 18 land days• Maximum 16 travelers• Start in Buenos Aires, Argentina, finish in Punta Arenas, Chile


highlights • Enjoy the architecture and sophistication of Buenos Aires

• Hike to Mount Fitz Roy area• Explore Perito Moreno Glacier• Hike in Torres del Paine with stunning vistas

• Penguins and whales at the Strait of Magellan

• Experience a working estancia• Search for Feral Horses and Pumas in Torres del Paine

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDay 2: Buenos Aires City SitesDay 3: Urban Trek and Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve.Day 4: To El Chalten, Fitz Roy MassifDay 5: Trek to Mount Fitz RoyDay 6: Hike to Laguna TorreDay 7: Perito Moreno GlacierDay 8: Life on the EstanciaDay 9: To Torres del Paine National Park, Chile Day 10: Torres del Paine Trekking - In Search of Feral Horses Day 11: Torres del Paine Trekking - The TowersDay 12: Torres del Paine Trekking - In Search of the Elusive PumaDay 13: Torres del Paine Trekking - Lazo Webber (Views of the Horns) Day 14: To Puerto NatalesDay 15: To Punta Arenas; Sites and Sara

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Brown MuseumDay 16: Strait of Magellan, Humpback WhalesDay 17: Magellanic Penguin ColonyDay 18: Depart Punta Arenas

Departure Dates & PricesMar 02 – Mar 19, 2018 -

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

AccommodationsComfortable accommodations. 4 nights at EcoCamp in Torres del Paine featuring large 2 person domes with floors, twin beds and private ensuite bathroom.

Exploratory Trip

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PatagoniaTrekking

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 spaces, 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 approach the

famed Mount Fitz Roy.

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. Hike up to the viewpoint to take in the awesome granite spires of the Blue Towers and the stunning scenery of the Paine Massif. Our journey concludes in Punta Arenas.


Activity Level: 5

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 Aires

Day 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 ParkDay 12: Grey Glaciers, Pehoe Lake, Salto GrandeDay 13: Trek in Torres del Paine National Park, Tower Peak ViewsDay 14: To Punta ArenasDay 15: Penguin Reserve, Exploring Punta Arenas Including the Sara Brown MuseumDay 16: Depart Punta Arenas

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Departure Dates & PricesJan 28 – Feb 12, 2017 -Nov 05 – Nov 20, 2017 - Jan 28 – Feb 12, 2018 -

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

AccommodationsComfortable accommodations with private washrooms including 4 nights in an Eco-Camp in large 2 person domes with floors and twin beds.

ExtensionsPeru - Cultural Journey - Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 98Peru - Hiking the Inca Trail- Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 99Iguazu Falls See page 101

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Atacama Desert, Moon Valley

hidden treasures of south america

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


Activity Level: 2/3

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


highlights • Explore Colonia, Buenos Aires, Cachi, Salta and San Pedro de Atacama

• Talampaya National Park• Shincal Inca Ruins• Porvenir Winery• Traverse the Andes• Atacama Desert• 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

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Talampaya National Park

San Pedro de Atacama

Departure Dates & PricesMar 18 – Apr 08, 2017 -

Mar 21 – Apr 11, 2018 -

Comfort Level 5 days over 9,000 ft. Some rough/dusty, winding roads and long drives.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms.

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 101Peru - Cultural Journey - Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 98

Peru - Hiking the Inca Trail- Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 99

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Colombia

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, one of many beautiful and tranquil experiences during your adventure to Colombia.


Activity Level: 2

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 or hike in Tayrona National Park

• Explore the mysterious, ancient stone statues of San Agustin

Colonial Cartagena

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in BogotaDay 2: Exploring the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Gold Museum & Colonial BogotaDay 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 Popayan Day 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, Ecohabs in Tayrona N. P.Day 18: Tayrona National Park, to CartagenaDay 19: Cartagena - Colombia’s Colonial GemDay 20: Cartagena - Afrocolombian Neighbourhood of La Boquilla by CanoeDay 21: Depart Cartagena

Departure Dates & PricesMar 06 – Mar 26, 2017 - Sep 18 – Oct 08, 2017 - Mar 05 – Mar 25, 2018 - Sep 17 – Oct 07, 2018 -

Includes 3 days in the Amazon

Comfort Level Some long drives on dirt roads.

AccommodationsComfortable hotels with private bathrooms.

Hundreds of mysterious, ancient statues of San Augustin

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Iguazu Falls

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 turquoise 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.


Iguazu Falls

Activity Level: 2

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 Brazil

Day 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-World’s Largest WetlandDay 9: Wildlife of the PantanalDay 10: Fly to BrasiliaDay 11: Exploring Brasilia, Fly to ManausDay 12: Manaus, Indigenous Community, Pink River DolphinsDay 13: Manaus City Tour, Amazon River SafariDay 14: Amazon River SafariDay 15: Return to Manaus, Opera House, Fly to SalvadorDay 16: Full Day Historical Tour of Salvador Day 17: Explore Salvador, 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 20 – Oct 09, 2017 -Sep 19 – Oct 08, 2018 - Domestic flights are not included in the tour price. Contact ElderTreks to book the internal flights.

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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(Formerly Queen charlotte islands)

haida GwaII

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 SV Bluewater

The SV Bluewater is a brand new, custom 82-foot ketch, launching in 2017.

The boat’s design, safety and comfort make it particularly well-suited for providing wildlife and wilderness trips for 12-14 guests. It features 8 private cabins (double occupancy), 6 larger upper cabins and 2 lower berths - each with their own ensuite bathroom - a large comfortable lounge with an extensive library, and a well-equipped galley.


Activity Level: 2

Fact File• 9 or 10 days (8 sailing days)• Maximum 14 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

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Exploring the Islands of Haida Gwaii by sailboat

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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; Board the SV Bluewater and Set Sail Day 3: Depart Moresby CampDay 4: Sailing in the Queen Charlotte Islands - Tanu, Lyell IslandDay 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 8 - May 17, 2017 * May 15 - May 24, 2017 * May 24 - Jun 02, 2017 * Jun 01 - Jun 10, 2017 * Jun 09 - Jun 18, 2017 * Jun 17 - Jun 26, 2017 † Jun 26 - Jul 04, 2017 † Jul 03 - Jul 11, 2017 † Jul 10 - Jul 18, 2017 † Jul 17 - Jul 25, 2017 † Jul 25 - Aug 02, 2017 † Aug 01 - Aug 09, 2017 † Aug 08 - Aug 16, 2017 † Aug 15 - Aug 23, 2017* 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.

Comfort Level Sea can be rough. Zodiac landings required.

AccommodationsAboard the brand new SV Bluewater, featuring 8 cabins, all with ensuite bathroom facilities.

$6855 CAD $6250 CAD

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

heli-hiking in the Canadian rockies

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 swash 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.

Older than the Rockies by a couple of hundred million years, comparable to them in height and fully their equal in majesty, the Columbia Range attracts only a tiny fraction of the Rockies visitors. Why? A simple reason: it’s very hard to get to. Only the most inspired, experienced and stubborn backpackers are able to bushwhack their way to the dazzling heights, which we attain with ease, thanks to our helicopters. No trails, no campgrounds, no pre-packaged view spots. Expect to

encounter no one else, as you are simply that remote, making it almost impossible for anyone to get to the places our helicopter takes us to.

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 a 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.


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

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 15 - Jul 21, 2017 Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2017 Jul 21 - Jul 27, 2017 - F Aug 02 - Aug 08, 2017 Aug 08 - Aug 14, 2017 - F Aug 14 - Aug 20, 2017 Aug 20 - Aug 26, 2017 Aug 23 - Aug 29, 2017 Aug 26 - Sep 01, 2017 Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2017

F - Family departure

View from the lodge

2017 Price: $6215 CAD

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.

Comfort LevelTerrain varies depending on hikes chosen by you.

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


Activity Level: 1Fact File• 10 Days• Start in Québec City, finish in Saint

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

highlights • Experience Québec’s unique history and

culture• Enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Breton

Island• Search for the largest animal on earth-

the blue whale• Sail the Saguenay, spectacular feeding

ground for marine and bird species• See one of the world’s largest gannet

colonies; over 50,000 pairs• Photograph the famous red cliffs of the

Magdalen Islands

Daily ItineraryDay 1: Quebec CityDay 2: Saguenay FjordDay 3: Lower Saint LawrenceDay 4: Mingan Archipelago National Park ReserveDay 5: Forillon National Park / GaspéDay 6: Île

Bonaventure National Park / PercéDay 7: Magdalen Islands, QCDay 8: Cape Breton IslandDay 9: Expedition StopDay 10: Saint-Pierre, France

Departure Dates & PricesOcean EndeavourJun 25 - Jul 04, 2017triple from - interior twin from - exterior twin from - main twin from - comfort twin from -

Call for complete prices.Does not include $250 Discovery Fee.Comfort Level: Seas can be rough. Wet and dry zodiac landings required.

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Beluga whale

Gannet colony

AccommodationsRefer to pg. 133 for ship amenities.

One of National Geographic Traveller’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime, Mighty Saint Lawrence incorporates the stunning coastal regions of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, including the Gaspé, the Magdalen Islands, Cape Breton, and Saint-Pierre.

Some of the best whale watching in Canada is concentrated between the high cliffs of Saguenay Fjord, while Forillon National Park and Île-Bonaventure Provincial Park offer spectacular wild-life 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 fea-tures. We’ll stop at Cape Breton, famed for its rocky shores, glacial valleys, and barren headlands, before visiting Prince Edward Island-Canada’s smallest prov-ince, and the birthplace of confederation. We bring our voyage to a close at Saint-Pierre. The last remaining outpost of New France, this charming settlement boasts fine wine, good cheese and French fash-ion-just off the coast of Newfoundland.

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Activity Level: 1Fact 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, NewfoundlandDays 3-4: Northeast CoastDay 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 05 - Jun 15, 2017triple from - interior twin from - exterior twin from - main twin from - comfort twin from -

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

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

Accommodations Refer to pg. 133 for ship amenities.

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Circumnavigation of Newfoundland

This summer sailing is ideally timed for viewing whales, icebergs, and breeding seabirds. 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 UNESCO World Heritage Site, learn about the Viking history in North America at L’Anse aux Meadows, and enjoy a taste of the Mi’kmaq culture in Conne River.

Starting and ending in historic St. John’s, we experi-ence Newfoundland’s lively culture and dramatic scenery in daily expedition stops. A visit to the French island of Saint-Pierre completes the adventure. The welcome we receive in Newfoundland’s outport com-munities is warm and genuine; the music and stories unforgettable. Experience the province’s legendary music, food, and hospitality the way it was meant to be experienced—by sea.

Gros Morne

Puffin

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$10095 USD

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