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AAAS Travels • Sigma Xi Expeditions • ACS Expeditions • Planetary Society Journeys of a Lifetime! October 2015 – October 2016 Dear Travelers: This has been the most extraordinary year... with the Iceland Total Solar Eclipse trip and the Voyage in Search of Amelia Earhart —in addition to our normal repertoire of Asia trips led by Dr. Chris Carpenter, Mediterranean trips by Mark Walters, Kamchatka by Victor Kuzevanov, and many more! Thank you all for joining us! It was so good to have you with us, and we hope you will enjoy the GoPro videos, iPhone photos, and other memorabilia from your trips many times! I must say the folks who turned out for the Amelia Earhart voyage were just sensational... great researchers at Nikumaroro, hardy kayakers, able to cross the “International Date Line” on Fiji Princess in rolling seas! We were greeted by scores of dolphins as we circumnavigated Nikumaroro the first evening, really a lifetime memory! Bob Nansen tells me our passengers are always terrific like this. Enthusiastic and having the time of their lives. I was impressed. You guys are all great, and we hope you join us again next year! Look for Amelia Earhart #2 in mid-June 2017 -- it is truly a lifetime experience and you won’t want to miss it! Take a look at our Calendar and dream a bit! Then call for more info! Best wishes, Margaret, Bob & the Betchart team Discover the Delights of Yunnan including Th e Torc h F esti v al! Botanical BHUTAN May 20–June 4, 2016 Explore the Magnificence of this Himalayan Kingdom in Spring bloom! Join us as we explore Bhutan, led by one of Bhutan’s foremost ethnobotanists, Mr. Raling Drukdra. Visit the National Museum, take a short walk to Tango Monastery, cross Dochu La Pass for views of the Bhutanese Himalaya. Explore Lamperi Royal Botanical Park (which has 46 species of rhododendrons!). Continue to Tashithang, Phobjikha, Trongsa, and Bumthang. Then explore Chelela Pass for alpine species and hike to “Tiger’s Nest.” An amazing adventure! $5,495 + air. July 21–August 6, 2016 In 2016, we will travel to China to see the spectacular Torch Festival and explore Yunnan Province! A traditional festival of the Yi, Naxi, and Bai peoples in southwestern China, the Torch Festival is an extravaganza of flaming torches, bonfires, parades, bull fights, singing, and dancing—all in this most scenic part of China! We will also explore cultural highlights from Dian Chi Lake, the Nationalities Museum, Stone Forest, and Chuxiong to Weishan, Dali, and Lijiang, including two World Heritage Sites! $4,595 + air.
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Explore our Heritage Summer 2016!
FIRSTCLASS AAASTravels • SigmaXiExpeditions • ACSExpeditions • PlanetarySociety
Journeys of a Lifetime!October 2015 – October 2016
Journeys of a Lifetime for you & Your Friends! October 2015–October 2016Botanical Adventures!
17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435
AAASTravels•SigmaXiExpeditionsACSExpeditions•PlanetarySociety
BETCHART EXPEDITIONS Inc.
Dear Travelers: This has been the most extraordinary year... with the IcelandTotalSolarEclipse trip and the VoyageinSearchofAmeliaEarhart—in addition to our normal repertoire of Asia trips led by Dr. Chris Carpenter, Mediterranean trips by Mark Walters, Kamchatka by Victor Kuzevanov, and many more! Thank you all for joining us! It was so good to have you with us, and we hope you will enjoy the GoPro videos, iPhone photos, and other memorabilia from your trips many times! I must say the folks who turned out for the Amelia Earhart voyage were just sensational... great researchers at Nikumaroro, hardy kayakers, able to cross the “International Date Line” on Fiji Princess in rolling seas! We were greeted by scores of dolphins as we circumnavigated Nikumaroro the first evening, really a lifetime memory! Bob Nansen tells me our passengers are always terrific like this. Enthusiastic and having the time of their lives. I was impressed. You guys are all great, and we hope you join us again next year! Look for Amelia Earhart #2 in mid-June 2017 -- it is truly a lifetime experience and you won’t want to miss it! Take a look at our Calendar and dream a bit! Then call for more info!Best wishes,Margaret, Bob & the Betchart team
Explore the two finest natural areas in Russia, the Kamchatka Peninsula and Lake Baikal, and take the Trans Siberian Express from the Russian Far East across the vast taiga of Russia to Irkutsk and Lake Baikal. Baikal is the richest single location in Russia for endemism, a fabulous reservoir of unique flora and fauna. It is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, storing nearly 20% of the fresh-water on earth! Travel with our long-time colleague Dr.VictorKuzevanov, who will enchant you! You will return home with a rich perspective on Siberia and Kamchatka. $5,995 + air.
Discover
KAMCHATKA& Lake Baikal!
IncludingtheTrans-SiberianExpressJuly22–August6,2016
Travel with Dr.ChrisCarpenterand explore the scenic paradise of Kashmir and remote Ladakh, a “little Tibet,” surrounded by 5,000 meter peaks. Kashmir has long been legendary as a destination of travelers from India and beyond. Ladakh is a trans-Himalayan kingdom that retains a strong Tibetan Buddhist identity with alpine desert valleys, watered by glacial melt where surrounding peaks display an astonishing geology. Join us for an amazing adventure! $5,495 + air.
Kashmir & LadakhSeptember11-23,2016
Discover
SOUTH AFRICA!Wildlife&CapeFloraKingdom
October1-14,2016
Botanical CUBA!WithPacificHorticulture
Nov6-16,2015• Nov20-30,2015• March4-142016WithUCBotanicGarden&KatherineGreenberg:
Jan8-18,2016
On this unique and inspiring program, with Dr.CarlosSanchez, a Cuban botanist & Dr.LeeHarper, a tropical ecologist, explore Cuba from a botanical perspective! Begin in Old Havana, then continue to the Escambray Mountains, the former Harvard Botanic Garden, historic Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Zapata National Park! The Cuban natural world is reflected in their national symbols: Roystonea regia, the royal palm with its swollen upper trunk; the white mariposa, a species of ginger and the national flower; and the national bird, the tocororo. Our botanical Cuba expeditions have been very well received and offer a very special opportunity! Join us! Come see those wonderful old cars! $3,995 + air.
Discoverthe
Tibetan Highlands of Sichuan!
July8-21,2016
ABackroadsJourneytoFascinatingCultures&SpectacularLandscapes!
More Adventures for Eclipse Travelers!
MADAGASCARAugust20–September4,2016SeetheAnnularSolarEclipse
September1,2016!
See the Annular Solar Eclipse while exploring the natural heritage and unique wildlife of Madagascar on this 16-day expedition! Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, isolated from the African continent for 80 million years. It is home to thousands of unique species including lemurs and reptiles, flowering plants, palms, and many birds! Adding to the delight of this natural wealth will be the Annular Eclipse on September 1, 2016 as it passes across Madagascar and heads to the Indian Ocean! We will be directly on the line of Totality and will have the best possible viewing location on the dry side of Madagascar! $4,995 +air.
DiscovertheDelightsofYunnanincluding
The Torch Festival!
Botanical BHUTANMay20–June4,2016
ExploretheMagnificenceofthisHimalayanKingdom
inSpringbloom! Join us as we explore Bhutan, led by one of Bhutan’s foremost ethnobotanists, Mr.RalingDrukdra. Visit the National Museum, take a short walk to Tango Monastery, cross Dochu La Pass for views of the Bhutanese Himalaya. Explore Lamperi Royal Botanical Park (which has 46 species of rhododendrons!). Continue to Tashithang, Phobjikha, Trongsa, and Bumthang. Then explore Chelela Pass for alpine species and hike to “Tiger’s Nest.” An amazing adventure! $5,495 + air.
July21–August6,2016 In 2016, we will travel to China to see the spectacular Torch Festival and explore Yunnan Province! A traditional festival of the Yi, Naxi, and Bai peoples in southwestern China, the Torch Festival is an extravaganza of flaming torches, bonfires, parades, bull fights, singing, and dancing—all in this most scenic part of China! We will also explore cultural highlights from Dian Chi Lake, the Nationalities Museum, Stone Forest, and Chuxiong to Weishan, Dali, and Lijiang, including two World Heritage Sites! $4,595 + air.
MONGOLIAFromGenghisKhantotheGobiDesert!
June30–July13,2016
Explore the vast landscapes of Mongolia, from the Gobi Desert to the granite mountains of Khogno Khan National Park. See the Nadaam Festival in Karakorum and visit Okhon Valley World Heritage Site. Look for wild horses at Hustai National Park. With Chris Carpenter! $3,995 + air.
Please CALL with Questions!We are here for you!
(408) 252-4910 • (800) 252-4910email: [email protected]
Botanical Iceland LandofFire&Ice&Nature’sParadise!
July2-11,2016
Come discover Iceland in all of its great natural beauty with Betchart guide JonasHelgason and botanical expert Dr.StarriHeidmarsson! Enjoy special visits to the Reykjavik and Akureyri botanic gardens, and discover fascinating sites with a top landscape architect! Explore the country and learn about the natural world of Iceland! $4,295 + air.
Join TedElliman from the New England Wild Flower Society, on this delightful adventure into the mountains west of Chengdu to explore wildflower meadows, stunning mountain peaks, villages, and spectacular landscapes. A labyrinth of gorges and snow-clad peaks create a powerfully scenic and ecologically significant natural world. Alpine plant diversity is tremendous, with gentians, primrose, rhododendron, and ground orchids in full flower at the time of our visit! Includes Chengdu, a panda reserve, ancient trade routes, and more! $3,995 + air.
With
PacificHorticulture
Unique&DelightfulTravelAdventuresin2015&2016!
Come with us and discover Tuscany, where the Etruscans lived and traded over 2,000 years ago! In medieval Tarquinia and Cerveteri, see remarkable archaeological finds. Continue to the charming Italian hilltown of Orvieto and Siena, with an incomparable pedigree in medieval art and architecture! Also visit the lowland Maremma, famed
for its wetlands and nature preserves, and explore the Tuscan archipelago! Sample fine Tuscan cuisine: polenta, focaccia, rich bean soup, and wild boar, as well as splendid local cheeses and local Chianti wine! $3,850 + air.
Explore our Heritage Spring 2016! So Where Can You Go This Year? Trips for Travel & Wildlife Enthusiasts!
For detailed brochures and more information, please contact: BetchartExpeditionsInc.,17050MontebelloRoad
Cupertino,California95014-5435Telephone:(800)252-4910 or (408)252-4910Fax:(408)252-1444Email: [email protected]
Seepdf’sofbrochuresonourwebsite: www.betchartexpeditions.comIf you cannot travel and wish to be removed from the mailing list, please let us know. Please give this brochure to a friend!Prices are per person based on twin share + air.©2015 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40
Contacts & Questions!AUGUST–OCTOBERMadagascarAnnularSolarEclipse . . . . . . Aug20–Sept4The extra special natural world of Madagascar from lemurs to the spiny forest, including the Annular Eclipse!TanzaniaAnnularSolarEclipse . . . . . . . . . Aug23–Sept3Wildlife & the Eclipse with Dr. David Bygott!Kashmir&Ladakh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept11-23A wonderful opportunity with Dr. Chris Carpenter!SouthAfrica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct1-14Spectacular landscapes, extraordinary flora, and wildlife with Pacific Horticulture!
OCTOBER–DECEMBER2015Madagascar..................Oct3-18From leaping lemurs to flying foxes, come see the best of Madagascar!Cuba..........Nov6-16orNov20-30With Pacific Horticulture & superb leaders!GalapagosIslands..........Nov13-22On board National Geographic Endeavour. Discover the enchanted isles, from tortoises to Darwin’s finches!NewZealand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov13-28Extraordinary scenery with Lloyd Esler, the “walking encyclopedia!”Panama&CostaRica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec5-12On board National Geographic Sea Lion!
JANUARY–FEBRUARY2016Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan8-18With UC Botanic Garden, Katherine Greenberg, and our terrific naturalists!IndiaWildlifeSafari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan16-30From tigers to the Taj Mahal, with our outstanding safari leader, Cynthia Gould!GalapagosIslands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb5-14On board National Geographic Endeavour!Bali&SulawesiTotalSolarEclipse . . . . . Feb25–Mar10Discover cultural highlights of Bali and Java, orangutans, and the Eclipse with Dr. Chris Carpenter!
JUNEAlaskaCruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June4-11On board National Geographic Sea Bird!WildIceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June13-22Explore the heritage and natural world of Iceland with Oskar Halldorsson!DiscoverMongolia...June30-July13From the Gobi Desert to the Naadam Festival with Dr. Chris Carpenter!
MARCH–APRILAlaskaAuroraBorealis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar3-9Come see the greatest light show on earth!Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar4-14With Pacific Horticulture and our outstanding leaders!CopperCanyonatEaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar21-28Travel by train and see the amazing Easter festivities!Morocco&AndaluciabySea. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar23–Apr3On board M/V L’Austral. A superb experience!PanamaCanaltoSt.Lucia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr6-14A springtime musical odyssey on board Le Boreal!DiscoverMorocco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr15-27A terrific adventure with Morocco expert Dr. Susan Davis!
Trips for Planetary & Eclipse Enthusiasts!
MAYSikkim&theHimalayas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May8-22Explore from Darjeeling to a 15,000 pass with views of the third highest peak in the world!IntheFootstepsoftheEtruscans . . . . . . . . . . . May13-25An adventure in Tuscany with Mark Walters!BotanicalBhutan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May20–June4An extraordinary adventure for the plant lover, with leadership by the finest botanist in Bhutan!Croatia&Montenegro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May23-31See idyllic islands and majestic shores on board Le Lyrial!DiscoverAlaska!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May29–June4A 7-day adventure from Anchorage to Denali & Fairbanks!
JULYBotanicalIceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July2-11With Pacific Horticulture, Jonas Helgason and Dr. Starri Heidmarsson!TibetanHighlandsofSichuan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July8-21A real opportunity with Ted Elliman and New England Wild Flower Society!Kamchatka&LakeBaikal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July22–Aug6Discover Kamchatka, the Trans Siberian Express, and Lake Baikal with Dr. Victor Kuzevanov!YunnanTorchFestival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July21–Aug6An extraordinary adventure! With Dr. Chris Carpenter & David HuangIcelandbyLand&Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July27–Aug2On board National Geographic Explorer! See Reykjavik and explore the west fjords by sea!
COPPER CANYON,MEXICO
In 2016, we will explore Copper Canyon, or Barranca del Cobre, on a memorable Easter adventure that will bring you dramatic scenery, natural history and the Tarahumara Indians on one of the most unique adventures in the Americas! This Easter expedition
offers you a special oppor-tunity to be in Copper Canyon at the time of the Tarahumara Indian Easter celebrations. Join Betchart leader
CathyWaterman as we explore Copper Canyon—one of the world’s biggest canyon systems. The striking
volcanic scenery, bridges, tunnels, and villages will be seen from the “train in the sky” and on the new tram! $2,995 + air.
March21-28,2016AnEasterAdventure!
DiscovertheMystiqueofMOROCCO!April15-27,2016
With Morocco expert Dr.SusanDavis, enjoy the rich cultural experiences and spectacular scenery of Morocco! Explore Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech. Visit kasbahs, medinas, and souks. Ride camels in the Sahara desert, cross the high Atlas Mountains, and learn about a heritage important to all of Western civilization! $4,295 + air
ALASKA Aurora BorealisCome see the Greatest Light Show on Earth!
March3-9,2016
TANZANIA Wildlife Eclipse Safari
August23–September3,2016SeetheAnnularSolarEclipse,September1,2016!
Join us on Safari in Tanzania to see the Annular Solar Eclipse as it passes over Africa on September 1, 2016! Enjoy splendid days looking for lions, leopards, and other wildlife in the finest wildlife parks in East Africa. $5,295 + air + optional Ruaha ext.
Our ever popular March Aurora Borealis trip includes Talkeetna (inspiration for the town in “Northern Exposure”), plus take the train from Talkeetna past Mt. McKinley (Denali) to Fairbanks. Enjoy Aurora viewing, lectures, sled dogs, the ice festival, Poker Flat, and much more! $2,795 + air.
TUSCANY
andtheTuscan
Archipelago
In the Footsteps of the
ETRUSCANSWithMarkWalters • May13-25,2016
Morocco&AndalusiaMarch23–April3,2016 On board L’Austral
SpringtimeMusicalOdyssey:Panama–St.LuciaApril6-14,2016 On board Le Boreal
IdyllicIslands&MajesticShoresofCroatia&Montenegro May23-31,2016
On board Le Lyrial
Iceland has captured the imagination of people all over the world since Jules Verne wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 1871. Iceland has a proud heritage—it is the world’s oldest democracy. Its wildlife and natural wonders are truly magical! Experience Iceland, from geology to history, and fabulous wildlife! $3,995 pp + air.
LandofFire&Ice&Nature’sParadise!
Wild Iceland June13-22,2016 INDIA
WildlifeSafari!•January16-30,2016Adelightfulwildlife&culturalextravaganza!
MADAGASCAR October3-18,2015
Explore the natural heritage and profusion of unique wildlife in Madagascar! Visit the private Lemur Park in Tana, plus Perinet Reserve for the indri, largest of the
lemurs. Delight in the ring-tailed lemurs at Berenty Reserve, and explore the extraordinary landscape at Isalo National Park! With our outstanding naturalist HerilalaJonah! $3,995 + air.
Please CALL with Questions! We are here for you!For detailed brochures and more information, please contact:
BetchartExpeditionsInc.,17050MontebelloRoad,Cupertino,California95014-5435Telephone:(800)252-4910 or (408)252-4910 Fax:(408)252-1444 Email: [email protected]
Seepdf’sofbrochuresonourwebsite:www.betchartexpeditions.com Prices are per person based on twin share + air. ©2015 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40
SeetheTotalSolarEclipse,March9,2016!
BALI & SULAWESI Indonesia Total Solar Eclipse
February25–March10,2016
Indonesia is a nation of thousands of islands with a fascinating, rich cultural heritage! Combine Eclipse viewing on Sulawesi with sites on other islands that are biologically and culturally world class. On Borneo explore the world’s finest oran gutan reserve. See Bali and the World Heritage Site of Borobudur on Java. $5,895 pp + air.
We have had thousands of travelers join Betchart on Lindblad’s National Geographic vessels since 1991.
GalápagosIslandsExpeditionsOn board National Geographic Endeavour November13-22,2015orFebruary5-14,2016From $6,290 or $6,590 + air.
SEALASKA On board National Geographic Sea Bird June4-11,2016optional Denali Pre-Trip May 29–June 4, 2016From $6,490 + air + ext.
IcelandbyLandandSea On board National Geographic Explorer July27–August2,2016 From Reykjavik to the seabird cliffs of the west fjords, and more. From $4,990 + air.
Whydon’tyoutryatripthisyear?
2015/16VoyagesonNationalGeographicVessels!
MOROCCO
Come with us and discover Tuscany, where the Etruscans lived and traded over 2,000 years ago! In medieval Tarquinia and Cerveteri, see remarkable archaeological finds. Continue to the charming Italian hilltown of Orvieto and Siena, with an incomparable pedigree in medieval art and architecture! Also visit the lowland Maremma, famed
for its wetlands and nature preserves, and explore the Tuscan archipelago! Sample fine Tuscan cuisine: polenta, focaccia, rich bean soup, and wild boar, as well as splendid local cheeses and local Chianti wine! $3,850 + air.
Explore our Heritage Spring 2016! So Where Can You Go This Year? Trips for Travel & Wildlife Enthusiasts!
For detailed brochures and more information, please contact: BetchartExpeditionsInc.,17050MontebelloRoad
Cupertino,California95014-5435Telephone:(800)252-4910 or (408)252-4910Fax:(408)252-1444Email: [email protected]
Seepdf’sofbrochuresonourwebsite: www.betchartexpeditions.comIf you cannot travel and wish to be removed from the mailing list, please let us know. Please give this brochure to a friend!Prices are per person based on twin share + air.©2015 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40
Contacts & Questions!AUGUST–OCTOBERMadagascarAnnularSolarEclipse . . . . . . Aug20–Sept4The extra special natural world of Madagascar from lemurs to the spiny forest, including the Annular Eclipse!TanzaniaAnnularSolarEclipse . . . . . . . . . Aug23–Sept3Wildlife & the Eclipse with Dr. David Bygott!Kashmir&Ladakh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept11-23A wonderful opportunity with Dr. Chris Carpenter!SouthAfrica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct1-14Spectacular landscapes, extraordinary flora, and wildlife with Pacific Horticulture!
OCTOBER–DECEMBER2015Madagascar..................Oct3-18From leaping lemurs to flying foxes, come see the best of Madagascar!Cuba..........Nov6-16orNov20-30With Pacific Horticulture & superb leaders!GalapagosIslands..........Nov13-22On board National Geographic Endeavour. Discover the enchanted isles, from tortoises to Darwin’s finches!NewZealand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov13-28Extraordinary scenery with Lloyd Esler, the “walking encyclopedia!”Panama&CostaRica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec5-12On board National Geographic Sea Lion!
JANUARY–FEBRUARY2016Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan8-18With UC Botanic Garden, Katherine Greenberg, and our terrific naturalists!IndiaWildlifeSafari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan16-30From tigers to the Taj Mahal, with our outstanding safari leader, Cynthia Gould!GalapagosIslands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb5-14On board National Geographic Endeavour!Bali&SulawesiTotalSolarEclipse . . . . . Feb25–Mar10Discover cultural highlights of Bali and Java, orangutans, and the Eclipse with Dr. Chris Carpenter!
JUNEAlaskaCruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June4-11On board National Geographic Sea Bird!WildIceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June13-22Explore the heritage and natural world of Iceland with Oskar Halldorsson!DiscoverMongolia...June30-July13From the Gobi Desert to the Naadam Festival with Dr. Chris Carpenter!
MARCH–APRILAlaskaAuroraBorealis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar3-9Come see the greatest light show on earth!Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar4-14With Pacific Horticulture and our outstanding leaders!CopperCanyonatEaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar21-28Travel by train and see the amazing Easter festivities!Morocco&AndaluciabySea. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar23–Apr3On board M/V L’Austral. A superb experience!PanamaCanaltoSt.Lucia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr6-14A springtime musical odyssey on board Le Boreal!DiscoverMorocco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr15-27A terrific adventure with Morocco expert Dr. Susan Davis!
Trips for Planetary & Eclipse Enthusiasts!
MAYSikkim&theHimalayas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May8-22Explore from Darjeeling to a 15,000 pass with views of the third highest peak in the world!IntheFootstepsoftheEtruscans . . . . . . . . . . . May13-25An adventure in Tuscany with Mark Walters!BotanicalBhutan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May20–June4An extraordinary adventure for the plant lover, with leadership by the finest botanist in Bhutan!Croatia&Montenegro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May23-31See idyllic islands and majestic shores on board Le Lyrial!DiscoverAlaska!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May29–June4A 7-day adventure from Anchorage to Denali & Fairbanks!
JULYBotanicalIceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July2-11With Pacific Horticulture, Jonas Helgason and Dr. Starri Heidmarsson!TibetanHighlandsofSichuan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July8-21A real opportunity with Ted Elliman and New England Wild Flower Society!Kamchatka&LakeBaikal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July22–Aug6Discover Kamchatka, the Trans Siberian Express, and Lake Baikal with Dr. Victor Kuzevanov!YunnanTorchFestival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July21–Aug6An extraordinary adventure! With Dr. Chris Carpenter & David HuangIcelandbyLand&Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July27–Aug2On board National Geographic Explorer! See Reykjavik and explore the west fjords by sea!
COPPER CANYON,MEXICO
In 2016, we will explore Copper Canyon, or Barranca del Cobre, on a memorable Easter adventure that will bring you dramatic scenery, natural history and the Tarahumara Indians on one of the most unique adventures in the Americas! This Easter expedition
offers you a special oppor-tunity to be in Copper Canyon at the time of the Tarahumara Indian Easter celebrations. Join Betchart leader
CathyWaterman as we explore Copper Canyon—one of the world’s biggest canyon systems. The striking
volcanic scenery, bridges, tunnels, and villages will be seen from the “train in the sky” and on the new tram! $2,995 + air.
March21-28,2016AnEasterAdventure!
DiscovertheMystiqueofMOROCCO!April15-27,2016
With Morocco expert Dr.SusanDavis, enjoy the rich cultural experiences and spectacular scenery of Morocco! Explore Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech. Visit kasbahs, medinas, and souks. Ride camels in the Sahara desert, cross the high Atlas Mountains, and learn about a heritage important to all of Western civilization! $4,295 + air
ALASKA Aurora BorealisCome see the Greatest Light Show on Earth!
March3-9,2016
TANZANIA Wildlife Eclipse Safari
August23–September3,2016SeetheAnnularSolarEclipse,September1,2016!
Join us on Safari in Tanzania to see the Annular Solar Eclipse as it passes over Africa on September 1, 2016! Enjoy splendid days looking for lions, leopards, and other wildlife in the finest wildlife parks in East Africa. $5,295 + air + optional Ruaha ext.
Our ever popular March Aurora Borealis trip includes Talkeetna (inspiration for the town in “Northern Exposure”), plus take the train from Talkeetna past Mt. McKinley (Denali) to Fairbanks. Enjoy Aurora viewing, lectures, sled dogs, the ice festival, Poker Flat, and much more! $2,795 + air.
TUSCANY
andtheTuscan
Archipelago
In the Footsteps of the
ETRUSCANSWithMarkWalters • May13-25,2016
Morocco&AndalusiaMarch23–April3,2016 On board L’Austral
SpringtimeMusicalOdyssey:Panama–St.LuciaApril6-14,2016 On board Le Boreal
IdyllicIslands&MajesticShoresofCroatia&Montenegro May23-31,2016
On board Le Lyrial
Iceland has captured the imagination of people all over the world since Jules Verne wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 1871. Iceland has a proud heritage—it is the world’s oldest democracy. Its wildlife and natural wonders are truly magical! Experience Iceland, from geology to history, and fabulous wildlife! $3,995 pp + air.
LandofFire&Ice&Nature’sParadise!
Wild Iceland June13-22,2016 INDIA
WildlifeSafari!•January16-30,2016Adelightfulwildlife&culturalextravaganza!
MADAGASCAR October3-18,2015
Explore the natural heritage and profusion of unique wildlife in Madagascar! Visit the private Lemur Park in Tana, plus Perinet Reserve for the indri, largest of the
lemurs. Delight in the ring-tailed lemurs at Berenty Reserve, and explore the extraordinary landscape at Isalo National Park! With our outstanding naturalist HerilalaJonah! $3,995 + air.
Please CALL with Questions! We are here for you!For detailed brochures and more information, please contact:
BetchartExpeditionsInc.,17050MontebelloRoad,Cupertino,California95014-5435Telephone:(800)252-4910 or (408)252-4910 Fax:(408)252-1444 Email: [email protected]
Seepdf’sofbrochuresonourwebsite:www.betchartexpeditions.com Prices are per person based on twin share + air. ©2015 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40
SeetheTotalSolarEclipse,March9,2016!
BALI & SULAWESI Indonesia Total Solar Eclipse
February25–March10,2016
Indonesia is a nation of thousands of islands with a fascinating, rich cultural heritage! Combine Eclipse viewing on Sulawesi with sites on other islands that are biologically and culturally world class. On Borneo explore the world’s finest oran gutan reserve. See Bali and the World Heritage Site of Borobudur on Java. $5,895 pp + air.
We have had thousands of travelers join Betchart on Lindblad’s National Geographic vessels since 1991.
GalápagosIslandsExpeditionsOn board National Geographic Endeavour November13-22,2015orFebruary5-14,2016From $6,290 or $6,590 + air.
SEALASKA On board National Geographic Sea Bird June4-11,2016optional Denali Pre-Trip May 29–June 4, 2016From $6,490 + air + ext.
IcelandbyLandandSea On board National Geographic Explorer July27–August2,2016 From Reykjavik to the seabird cliffs of the west fjords, and more. From $4,990 + air.
Whydon’tyoutryatripthisyear?
2015/16VoyagesonNationalGeographicVessels!
MOROCCO
Come with us and discover Tuscany, where the Etruscans lived and traded over 2,000 years ago! In medieval Tarquinia and Cerveteri, see remarkable archaeological finds. Continue to the charming Italian hilltown of Orvieto and Siena, with an incomparable pedigree in medieval art and architecture! Also visit the lowland Maremma, famed
for its wetlands and nature preserves, and explore the Tuscan archipelago! Sample fine Tuscan cuisine: polenta, focaccia, rich bean soup, and wild boar, as well as splendid local cheeses and local Chianti wine! $3,850 + air.
Explore our Heritage Spring 2016! So Where Can You Go This Year? Trips for Travel & Wildlife Enthusiasts!
For detailed brochures and more information, please contact: BetchartExpeditionsInc.,17050MontebelloRoad
Cupertino,California95014-5435Telephone:(800)252-4910 or (408)252-4910Fax:(408)252-1444Email: [email protected]
Seepdf’sofbrochuresonourwebsite: www.betchartexpeditions.comIf you cannot travel and wish to be removed from the mailing list, please let us know. Please give this brochure to a friend!Prices are per person based on twin share + air.©2015 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40
Contacts & Questions!AUGUST–OCTOBERMadagascarAnnularSolarEclipse . . . . . . Aug20–Sept4The extra special natural world of Madagascar from lemurs to the spiny forest, including the Annular Eclipse!TanzaniaAnnularSolarEclipse . . . . . . . . . Aug23–Sept3Wildlife & the Eclipse with Dr. David Bygott!Kashmir&Ladakh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept11-23A wonderful opportunity with Dr. Chris Carpenter!SouthAfrica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct1-14Spectacular landscapes, extraordinary flora, and wildlife with Pacific Horticulture!
OCTOBER–DECEMBER2015Madagascar..................Oct3-18From leaping lemurs to flying foxes, come see the best of Madagascar!Cuba..........Nov6-16orNov20-30With Pacific Horticulture & superb leaders!GalapagosIslands..........Nov13-22On board National Geographic Endeavour. Discover the enchanted isles, from tortoises to Darwin’s finches!NewZealand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov13-28Extraordinary scenery with Lloyd Esler, the “walking encyclopedia!”Panama&CostaRica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec5-12On board National Geographic Sea Lion!
JANUARY–FEBRUARY2016Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan8-18With UC Botanic Garden, Katherine Greenberg, and our terrific naturalists!IndiaWildlifeSafari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan16-30From tigers to the Taj Mahal, with our outstanding safari leader, Cynthia Gould!GalapagosIslands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb5-14On board National Geographic Endeavour!Bali&SulawesiTotalSolarEclipse . . . . . Feb25–Mar10Discover cultural highlights of Bali and Java, orangutans, and the Eclipse with Dr. Chris Carpenter!
JUNEAlaskaCruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June4-11On board National Geographic Sea Bird!WildIceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June13-22Explore the heritage and natural world of Iceland with Oskar Halldorsson!DiscoverMongolia...June30-July13From the Gobi Desert to the Naadam Festival with Dr. Chris Carpenter!
MARCH–APRILAlaskaAuroraBorealis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar3-9Come see the greatest light show on earth!Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar4-14With Pacific Horticulture and our outstanding leaders!CopperCanyonatEaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar21-28Travel by train and see the amazing Easter festivities!Morocco&AndaluciabySea. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar23–Apr3On board M/V L’Austral. A superb experience!PanamaCanaltoSt.Lucia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr6-14A springtime musical odyssey on board Le Boreal!DiscoverMorocco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr15-27A terrific adventure with Morocco expert Dr. Susan Davis!
Trips for Planetary & Eclipse Enthusiasts!
MAYSikkim&theHimalayas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May8-22Explore from Darjeeling to a 15,000 pass with views of the third highest peak in the world!IntheFootstepsoftheEtruscans . . . . . . . . . . . May13-25An adventure in Tuscany with Mark Walters!BotanicalBhutan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May20–June4An extraordinary adventure for the plant lover, with leadership by the finest botanist in Bhutan!Croatia&Montenegro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May23-31See idyllic islands and majestic shores on board Le Lyrial!DiscoverAlaska!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May29–June4A 7-day adventure from Anchorage to Denali & Fairbanks!
JULYBotanicalIceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July2-11With Pacific Horticulture, Jonas Helgason and Dr. Starri Heidmarsson!TibetanHighlandsofSichuan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July8-21A real opportunity with Ted Elliman and New England Wild Flower Society!Kamchatka&LakeBaikal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July22–Aug6Discover Kamchatka, the Trans Siberian Express, and Lake Baikal with Dr. Victor Kuzevanov!YunnanTorchFestival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July21–Aug6An extraordinary adventure! With Dr. Chris Carpenter & David HuangIcelandbyLand&Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July27–Aug2On board National Geographic Explorer! See Reykjavik and explore the west fjords by sea!
COPPER CANYON,MEXICO
In 2016, we will explore Copper Canyon, or Barranca del Cobre, on a memorable Easter adventure that will bring you dramatic scenery, natural history and the Tarahumara Indians on one of the most unique adventures in the Americas! This Easter expedition
offers you a special oppor-tunity to be in Copper Canyon at the time of the Tarahumara Indian Easter celebrations. Join Betchart leader
CathyWaterman as we explore Copper Canyon—one of the world’s biggest canyon systems. The striking
volcanic scenery, bridges, tunnels, and villages will be seen from the “train in the sky” and on the new tram! $2,995 + air.
March21-28,2016AnEasterAdventure!
DiscovertheMystiqueofMOROCCO!April15-27,2016
With Morocco expert Dr.SusanDavis, enjoy the rich cultural experiences and spectacular scenery of Morocco! Explore Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech. Visit kasbahs, medinas, and souks. Ride camels in the Sahara desert, cross the high Atlas Mountains, and learn about a heritage important to all of Western civilization! $4,295 + air
ALASKA Aurora BorealisCome see the Greatest Light Show on Earth!
March3-9,2016
TANZANIA Wildlife Eclipse Safari
August23–September3,2016SeetheAnnularSolarEclipse,September1,2016!
Join us on Safari in Tanzania to see the Annular Solar Eclipse as it passes over Africa on September 1, 2016! Enjoy splendid days looking for lions, leopards, and other wildlife in the finest wildlife parks in East Africa. $5,295 + air + optional Ruaha ext.
Our ever popular March Aurora Borealis trip includes Talkeetna (inspiration for the town in “Northern Exposure”), plus take the train from Talkeetna past Mt. McKinley (Denali) to Fairbanks. Enjoy Aurora viewing, lectures, sled dogs, the ice festival, Poker Flat, and much more! $2,795 + air.
TUSCANY
andtheTuscan
Archipelago
In the Footsteps of the
ETRUSCANSWithMarkWalters • May13-25,2016
Morocco&AndalusiaMarch23–April3,2016 On board L’Austral
SpringtimeMusicalOdyssey:Panama–St.LuciaApril6-14,2016 On board Le Boreal
IdyllicIslands&MajesticShoresofCroatia&Montenegro May23-31,2016
On board Le Lyrial
Iceland has captured the imagination of people all over the world since Jules Verne wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 1871. Iceland has a proud heritage—it is the world’s oldest democracy. Its wildlife and natural wonders are truly magical! Experience Iceland, from geology to history, and fabulous wildlife! $3,995 pp + air.
LandofFire&Ice&Nature’sParadise!
Wild Iceland June13-22,2016 INDIA
WildlifeSafari!•January16-30,2016Adelightfulwildlife&culturalextravaganza!
MADAGASCAR October3-18,2015
Explore the natural heritage and profusion of unique wildlife in Madagascar! Visit the private Lemur Park in Tana, plus Perinet Reserve for the indri, largest of the
lemurs. Delight in the ring-tailed lemurs at Berenty Reserve, and explore the extraordinary landscape at Isalo National Park! With our outstanding naturalist HerilalaJonah! $3,995 + air.
Please CALL with Questions! We are here for you!For detailed brochures and more information, please contact:
BetchartExpeditionsInc.,17050MontebelloRoad,Cupertino,California95014-5435Telephone:(800)252-4910 or (408)252-4910 Fax:(408)252-1444 Email: [email protected]
Seepdf’sofbrochuresonourwebsite:www.betchartexpeditions.com Prices are per person based on twin share + air. ©2015 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40
SeetheTotalSolarEclipse,March9,2016!
BALI & SULAWESI Indonesia Total Solar Eclipse
February25–March10,2016
Indonesia is a nation of thousands of islands with a fascinating, rich cultural heritage! Combine Eclipse viewing on Sulawesi with sites on other islands that are biologically and culturally world class. On Borneo explore the world’s finest oran gutan reserve. See Bali and the World Heritage Site of Borobudur on Java. $5,895 pp + air.
We have had thousands of travelers join Betchart on Lindblad’s National Geographic vessels since 1991.
GalápagosIslandsExpeditionsOn board National Geographic Endeavour November13-22,2015orFebruary5-14,2016From $6,290 or $6,590 + air.
SEALASKA On board National Geographic Sea Bird June4-11,2016optional Denali Pre-Trip May 29–June 4, 2016From $6,490 + air + ext.
IcelandbyLandandSea On board National Geographic Explorer July27–August2,2016 From Reykjavik to the seabird cliffs of the west fjords, and more. From $4,990 + air.
Whydon’tyoutryatripthisyear?
2015/16VoyagesonNationalGeographicVessels!
MOROCCO
Come with us and discover Tuscany, where the Etruscans lived and traded over 2,000 years ago! In medieval Tarquinia and Cerveteri, see remarkable archaeological finds. Continue to the charming Italian hilltown of Orvieto and Siena, with an incomparable pedigree in medieval art and architecture! Also visit the lowland Maremma, famed
for its wetlands and nature preserves, and explore the Tuscan archipelago! Sample fine Tuscan cuisine: polenta, focaccia, rich bean soup, and wild boar, as well as splendid local cheeses and local Chianti wine! $3,850 + air.
Explore our Heritage Spring 2016! So Where Can You Go This Year? Trips for Travel & Wildlife Enthusiasts!
For detailed brochures and more information, please contact: BetchartExpeditionsInc.,17050MontebelloRoad
Cupertino,California95014-5435Telephone:(800)252-4910 or (408)252-4910Fax:(408)252-1444Email: [email protected]
Seepdf’sofbrochuresonourwebsite: www.betchartexpeditions.comIf you cannot travel and wish to be removed from the mailing list, please let us know. Please give this brochure to a friend!Prices are per person based on twin share + air.©2015 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40
Contacts & Questions!AUGUST–OCTOBERMadagascarAnnularSolarEclipse . . . . . . Aug20–Sept4The extra special natural world of Madagascar from lemurs to the spiny forest, including the Annular Eclipse!TanzaniaAnnularSolarEclipse . . . . . . . . . Aug23–Sept3Wildlife & the Eclipse with Dr. David Bygott!Kashmir&Ladakh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept11-23A wonderful opportunity with Dr. Chris Carpenter!SouthAfrica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct1-14Spectacular landscapes, extraordinary flora, and wildlife with Pacific Horticulture!
OCTOBER–DECEMBER2015Madagascar..................Oct3-18From leaping lemurs to flying foxes, come see the best of Madagascar!Cuba..........Nov6-16orNov20-30With Pacific Horticulture & superb leaders!GalapagosIslands..........Nov13-22On board National Geographic Endeavour. Discover the enchanted isles, from tortoises to Darwin’s finches!NewZealand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov13-28Extraordinary scenery with Lloyd Esler, the “walking encyclopedia!”Panama&CostaRica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec5-12On board National Geographic Sea Lion!
JANUARY–FEBRUARY2016Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan8-18With UC Botanic Garden, Katherine Greenberg, and our terrific naturalists!IndiaWildlifeSafari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan16-30From tigers to the Taj Mahal, with our outstanding safari leader, Cynthia Gould!GalapagosIslands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb5-14On board National Geographic Endeavour!Bali&SulawesiTotalSolarEclipse . . . . . Feb25–Mar10Discover cultural highlights of Bali and Java, orangutans, and the Eclipse with Dr. Chris Carpenter!
JUNEAlaskaCruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June4-11On board National Geographic Sea Bird!WildIceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June13-22Explore the heritage and natural world of Iceland with Oskar Halldorsson!DiscoverMongolia...June30-July13From the Gobi Desert to the Naadam Festival with Dr. Chris Carpenter!
MARCH–APRILAlaskaAuroraBorealis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar3-9Come see the greatest light show on earth!Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar4-14With Pacific Horticulture and our outstanding leaders!CopperCanyonatEaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar21-28Travel by train and see the amazing Easter festivities!Morocco&AndaluciabySea. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar23–Apr3On board M/V L’Austral. A superb experience!PanamaCanaltoSt.Lucia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr6-14A springtime musical odyssey on board Le Boreal!DiscoverMorocco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apr15-27A terrific adventure with Morocco expert Dr. Susan Davis!
Trips for Planetary & Eclipse Enthusiasts!
MAYSikkim&theHimalayas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May8-22Explore from Darjeeling to a 15,000 pass with views of the third highest peak in the world!IntheFootstepsoftheEtruscans . . . . . . . . . . . May13-25An adventure in Tuscany with Mark Walters!BotanicalBhutan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May20–June4An extraordinary adventure for the plant lover, with leadership by the finest botanist in Bhutan!Croatia&Montenegro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May23-31See idyllic islands and majestic shores on board Le Lyrial!DiscoverAlaska!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May29–June4A 7-day adventure from Anchorage to Denali & Fairbanks!
JULYBotanicalIceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July2-11With Pacific Horticulture, Jonas Helgason and Dr. Starri Heidmarsson!TibetanHighlandsofSichuan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July8-21A real opportunity with Ted Elliman and New England Wild Flower Society!Kamchatka&LakeBaikal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July22–Aug6Discover Kamchatka, the Trans Siberian Express, and Lake Baikal with Dr. Victor Kuzevanov!YunnanTorchFestival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July21–Aug6An extraordinary adventure! With Dr. Chris Carpenter & David HuangIcelandbyLand&Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July27–Aug2On board National Geographic Explorer! See Reykjavik and explore the west fjords by sea!
COPPER CANYON,MEXICO
In 2016, we will explore Copper Canyon, or Barranca del Cobre, on a memorable Easter adventure that will bring you dramatic scenery, natural history and the Tarahumara Indians on one of the most unique adventures in the Americas! This Easter expedition
offers you a special oppor-tunity to be in Copper Canyon at the time of the Tarahumara Indian Easter celebrations. Join Betchart leader
CathyWaterman as we explore Copper Canyon—one of the world’s biggest canyon systems. The striking
volcanic scenery, bridges, tunnels, and villages will be seen from the “train in the sky” and on the new tram! $2,995 + air.
March21-28,2016AnEasterAdventure!
DiscovertheMystiqueofMOROCCO!April15-27,2016
With Morocco expert Dr.SusanDavis, enjoy the rich cultural experiences and spectacular scenery of Morocco! Explore Rabat, Fes, and Marrakech. Visit kasbahs, medinas, and souks. Ride camels in the Sahara desert, cross the high Atlas Mountains, and learn about a heritage important to all of Western civilization! $4,295 + air
ALASKA Aurora BorealisCome see the Greatest Light Show on Earth!
March3-9,2016
TANZANIA Wildlife Eclipse Safari
August23–September3,2016SeetheAnnularSolarEclipse,September1,2016!
Join us on Safari in Tanzania to see the Annular Solar Eclipse as it passes over Africa on September 1, 2016! Enjoy splendid days looking for lions, leopards, and other wildlife in the finest wildlife parks in East Africa. $5,295 + air + optional Ruaha ext.
Our ever popular March Aurora Borealis trip includes Talkeetna (inspiration for the town in “Northern Exposure”), plus take the train from Talkeetna past Mt. McKinley (Denali) to Fairbanks. Enjoy Aurora viewing, lectures, sled dogs, the ice festival, Poker Flat, and much more! $2,795 + air.
TUSCANY
andtheTuscan
Archipelago
In the Footsteps of the
ETRUSCANSWithMarkWalters • May13-25,2016
Morocco&AndalusiaMarch23–April3,2016 On board L’Austral
SpringtimeMusicalOdyssey:Panama–St.LuciaApril6-14,2016 On board Le Boreal
IdyllicIslands&MajesticShoresofCroatia&Montenegro May23-31,2016
On board Le Lyrial
Iceland has captured the imagination of people all over the world since Jules Verne wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 1871. Iceland has a proud heritage—it is the world’s oldest democracy. Its wildlife and natural wonders are truly magical! Experience Iceland, from geology to history, and fabulous wildlife! $3,995 pp + air.
LandofFire&Ice&Nature’sParadise!
Wild Iceland June13-22,2016 INDIA
WildlifeSafari!•January16-30,2016Adelightfulwildlife&culturalextravaganza!
MADAGASCAR October3-18,2015
Explore the natural heritage and profusion of unique wildlife in Madagascar! Visit the private Lemur Park in Tana, plus Perinet Reserve for the indri, largest of the
lemurs. Delight in the ring-tailed lemurs at Berenty Reserve, and explore the extraordinary landscape at Isalo National Park! With our outstanding naturalist HerilalaJonah! $3,995 + air.
Please CALL with Questions! We are here for you!For detailed brochures and more information, please contact:
BetchartExpeditionsInc.,17050MontebelloRoad,Cupertino,California95014-5435Telephone:(800)252-4910 or (408)252-4910 Fax:(408)252-1444 Email: [email protected]
Seepdf’sofbrochuresonourwebsite:www.betchartexpeditions.com Prices are per person based on twin share + air. ©2015 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40
SeetheTotalSolarEclipse,March9,2016!
BALI & SULAWESI Indonesia Total Solar Eclipse
February25–March10,2016
Indonesia is a nation of thousands of islands with a fascinating, rich cultural heritage! Combine Eclipse viewing on Sulawesi with sites on other islands that are biologically and culturally world class. On Borneo explore the world’s finest oran gutan reserve. See Bali and the World Heritage Site of Borobudur on Java. $5,895 pp + air.
We have had thousands of travelers join Betchart on Lindblad’s National Geographic vessels since 1991.
GalápagosIslandsExpeditionsOn board National Geographic Endeavour November13-22,2015orFebruary5-14,2016From $6,290 or $6,590 + air.
SEALASKA On board National Geographic Sea Bird June4-11,2016optional Denali Pre-Trip May 29–June 4, 2016From $6,490 + air + ext.
IcelandbyLandandSea On board National Geographic Explorer July27–August2,2016 From Reykjavik to the seabird cliffs of the west fjords, and more. From $4,990 + air.
Whydon’tyoutryatripthisyear?
2015/16VoyagesonNationalGeographicVessels!
MOROCCO
Explore our Heritage Summer 2016!
FIRSTCLASS AAASTravels • SigmaXiExpeditions • ACSExpeditions • PlanetarySociety
Journeys of a Lifetime!October 2015 – October 2016
Journeys of a Lifetime for you & Your Friends! October 2015–October 2016Botanical Adventures!
17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435
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BETCHART EXPEDITIONS Inc.
Dear Travelers: This has been the most extraordinary year... with the IcelandTotalSolarEclipse trip and the VoyageinSearchofAmeliaEarhart—in addition to our normal repertoire of Asia trips led by Dr. Chris Carpenter, Mediterranean trips by Mark Walters, Kamchatka by Victor Kuzevanov, and many more! Thank you all for joining us! It was so good to have you with us, and we hope you will enjoy the GoPro videos, iPhone photos, and other memorabilia from your trips many times! I must say the folks who turned out for the Amelia Earhart voyage were just sensational... great researchers at Nikumaroro, hardy kayakers, able to cross the “International Date Line” on Fiji Princess in rolling seas! We were greeted by scores of dolphins as we circumnavigated Nikumaroro the first evening, really a lifetime memory! Bob Nansen tells me our passengers are always terrific like this. Enthusiastic and having the time of their lives. I was impressed. You guys are all great, and we hope you join us again next year! Look for Amelia Earhart #2 in mid-June 2017 -- it is truly a lifetime experience and you won’t want to miss it! Take a look at our Calendar and dream a bit! Then call for more info!Best wishes,Margaret, Bob & the Betchart team
Explore the two finest natural areas in Russia, the Kamchatka Peninsula and Lake Baikal, and take the Trans Siberian Express from the Russian Far East across the vast taiga of Russia to Irkutsk and Lake Baikal. Baikal is the richest single location in Russia for endemism, a fabulous reservoir of unique flora and fauna. It is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, storing nearly 20% of the fresh-water on earth! Travel with our long-time colleague Dr.VictorKuzevanov, who will enchant you! You will return home with a rich perspective on Siberia and Kamchatka. $5,995 + air.
Discover
KAMCHATKA& Lake Baikal!
IncludingtheTrans-SiberianExpressJuly22–August6,2016
Travel with Dr.ChrisCarpenterand explore the scenic paradise of Kashmir and remote Ladakh, a “little Tibet,” surrounded by 5,000 meter peaks. Kashmir has long been legendary as a destination of travelers from India and beyond. Ladakh is a trans-Himalayan kingdom that retains a strong Tibetan Buddhist identity with alpine desert valleys, watered by glacial melt where surrounding peaks display an astonishing geology. Join us for an amazing adventure! $5,495 + air.
Kashmir & LadakhSeptember11-23,2016
Discover
SOUTH AFRICA!Wildlife&CapeFloraKingdom
October1-14,2016
Botanical CUBA!WithPacificHorticulture
Nov6-16,2015• Nov20-30,2015• March4-142016WithUCBotanicGarden&KatherineGreenberg:
Jan8-18,2016
On this unique and inspiring program, with Dr.CarlosSanchez, a Cuban botanist & Dr.LeeHarper, a tropical ecologist, explore Cuba from a botanical perspective! Begin in Old Havana, then continue to the Escambray Mountains, the former Harvard Botanic Garden, historic Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Zapata National Park! The Cuban natural world is reflected in their national symbols: Roystonea regia, the royal palm with its swollen upper trunk; the white mariposa, a species of ginger and the national flower; and the national bird, the tocororo. Our botanical Cuba expeditions have been very well received and offer a very special opportunity! Join us! Come see those wonderful old cars! $3,995 + air.
Discoverthe
Tibetan Highlands of Sichuan!
July8-21,2016
ABackroadsJourneytoFascinatingCultures&SpectacularLandscapes!
More Adventures for Eclipse Travelers!
MADAGASCARAugust20–September4,2016SeetheAnnularSolarEclipse
September1,2016!
See the Annular Solar Eclipse while exploring the natural heritage and unique wildlife of Madagascar on this 16-day expedition! Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, isolated from the African continent for 80 million years. It is home to thousands of unique species including lemurs and reptiles, flowering plants, palms, and many birds! Adding to the delight of this natural wealth will be the Annular Eclipse on September 1, 2016 as it passes across Madagascar and heads to the Indian Ocean! We will be directly on the line of Totality and will have the best possible viewing location on the dry side of Madagascar! $4,995 +air.
DiscovertheDelightsofYunnanincluding
The Torch Festival!
Botanical BHUTANMay20–June4,2016
ExploretheMagnificenceofthisHimalayanKingdom
inSpringbloom! Join us as we explore Bhutan, led by one of Bhutan’s foremost ethnobotanists, Mr.RalingDrukdra. Visit the National Museum, take a short walk to Tango Monastery, cross Dochu La Pass for views of the Bhutanese Himalaya. Explore Lamperi Royal Botanical Park (which has 46 species of rhododendrons!). Continue to Tashithang, Phobjikha, Trongsa, and Bumthang. Then explore Chelela Pass for alpine species and hike to “Tiger’s Nest.” An amazing adventure! $5,495 + air.
July21–August6,2016 In 2016, we will travel to China to see the spectacular Torch Festival and explore Yunnan Province! A traditional festival of the Yi, Naxi, and Bai peoples in southwestern China, the Torch Festival is an extravaganza of flaming torches, bonfires, parades, bull fights, singing, and dancing—all in this most scenic part of China! We will also explore cultural highlights from Dian Chi Lake, the Nationalities Museum, Stone Forest, and Chuxiong to Weishan, Dali, and Lijiang, including two World Heritage Sites! $4,595 + air.
MONGOLIAFromGenghisKhantotheGobiDesert!
June30–July13,2016
Explore the vast landscapes of Mongolia, from the Gobi Desert to the granite mountains of Khogno Khan National Park. See the Nadaam Festival in Karakorum and visit Okhon Valley World Heritage Site. Look for wild horses at Hustai National Park. With Chris Carpenter! $3,995 + air.
Please CALL with Questions!We are here for you!
(408) 252-4910 • (800) 252-4910email: [email protected]
Botanical Iceland LandofFire&Ice&Nature’sParadise!
July2-11,2016
Come discover Iceland in all of its great natural beauty with Betchart guide JonasHelgason and botanical expert Dr.StarriHeidmarsson! Enjoy special visits to the Reykjavik and Akureyri botanic gardens, and discover fascinating sites with a top landscape architect! Explore the country and learn about the natural world of Iceland! $4,295 + air.
Join TedElliman from the New England Wild Flower Society, on this delightful adventure into the mountains west of Chengdu to explore wildflower meadows, stunning mountain peaks, villages, and spectacular landscapes. A labyrinth of gorges and snow-clad peaks create a powerfully scenic and ecologically significant natural world. Alpine plant diversity is tremendous, with gentians, primrose, rhododendron, and ground orchids in full flower at the time of our visit! Includes Chengdu, a panda reserve, ancient trade routes, and more! $3,995 + air.
With
PacificHorticulture
Unique&DelightfulTravelAdventuresin2015&2016!
Explore our Heritage Summer 2016!
FIRSTCLASS AAASTravels • SigmaXiExpeditions • ACSExpeditions • PlanetarySociety
Journeys of a Lifetime!October 2015 – October 2016
Journeys of a Lifetime for you & Your Friends! October 2015–October 2016Botanical Adventures!
17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435
AAASTravels•SigmaXiExpeditionsACSExpeditions•PlanetarySociety
BETCHART EXPEDITIONS Inc.
Dear Travelers: This has been the most extraordinary year... with the IcelandTotalSolarEclipse trip and the VoyageinSearchofAmeliaEarhart—in addition to our normal repertoire of Asia trips led by Dr. Chris Carpenter, Mediterranean trips by Mark Walters, Kamchatka by Victor Kuzevanov, and many more! Thank you all for joining us! It was so good to have you with us, and we hope you will enjoy the GoPro videos, iPhone photos, and other memorabilia from your trips many times! I must say the folks who turned out for the Amelia Earhart voyage were just sensational... great researchers at Nikumaroro, hardy kayakers, able to cross the “International Date Line” on Fiji Princess in rolling seas! We were greeted by scores of dolphins as we circumnavigated Nikumaroro the first evening, really a lifetime memory! Bob Nansen tells me our passengers are always terrific like this. Enthusiastic and having the time of their lives. I was impressed. You guys are all great, and we hope you join us again next year! Look for Amelia Earhart #2 in mid-June 2017 -- it is truly a lifetime experience and you won’t want to miss it! Take a look at our Calendar and dream a bit! Then call for more info!Best wishes,Margaret, Bob & the Betchart team
Explore the two finest natural areas in Russia, the Kamchatka Peninsula and Lake Baikal, and take the Trans Siberian Express from the Russian Far East across the vast taiga of Russia to Irkutsk and Lake Baikal. Baikal is the richest single location in Russia for endemism, a fabulous reservoir of unique flora and fauna. It is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, storing nearly 20% of the fresh-water on earth! Travel with our long-time colleague Dr.VictorKuzevanov, who will enchant you! You will return home with a rich perspective on Siberia and Kamchatka. $5,995 + air.
Discover
KAMCHATKA& Lake Baikal!
IncludingtheTrans-SiberianExpressJuly22–August6,2016
Travel with Dr.ChrisCarpenterand explore the scenic paradise of Kashmir and remote Ladakh, a “little Tibet,” surrounded by 5,000 meter peaks. Kashmir has long been legendary as a destination of travelers from India and beyond. Ladakh is a trans-Himalayan kingdom that retains a strong Tibetan Buddhist identity with alpine desert valleys, watered by glacial melt where surrounding peaks display an astonishing geology. Join us for an amazing adventure! $5,495 + air.
Kashmir & LadakhSeptember11-23,2016
Discover
SOUTH AFRICA!Wildlife&CapeFloraKingdom
October1-14,2016
Botanical CUBA!WithPacificHorticulture
Nov6-16,2015• Nov20-30,2015• March4-142016WithUCBotanicGarden&KatherineGreenberg:
Jan8-18,2016
On this unique and inspiring program, with Dr.CarlosSanchez, a Cuban botanist & Dr.LeeHarper, a tropical ecologist, explore Cuba from a botanical perspective! Begin in Old Havana, then continue to the Escambray Mountains, the former Harvard Botanic Garden, historic Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Zapata National Park! The Cuban natural world is reflected in their national symbols: Roystonea regia, the royal palm with its swollen upper trunk; the white mariposa, a species of ginger and the national flower; and the national bird, the tocororo. Our botanical Cuba expeditions have been very well received and offer a very special opportunity! Join us! Come see those wonderful old cars! $3,995 + air.
Discoverthe
Tibetan Highlands of Sichuan!
July8-21,2016
ABackroadsJourneytoFascinatingCultures&SpectacularLandscapes!
More Adventures for Eclipse Travelers!
MADAGASCARAugust20–September4,2016SeetheAnnularSolarEclipse
September1,2016!
See the Annular Solar Eclipse while exploring the natural heritage and unique wildlife of Madagascar on this 16-day expedition! Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, isolated from the African continent for 80 million years. It is home to thousands of unique species including lemurs and reptiles, flowering plants, palms, and many birds! Adding to the delight of this natural wealth will be the Annular Eclipse on September 1, 2016 as it passes across Madagascar and heads to the Indian Ocean! We will be directly on the line of Totality and will have the best possible viewing location on the dry side of Madagascar! $4,995 +air.
DiscovertheDelightsofYunnanincluding
The Torch Festival!
Botanical BHUTANMay20–June4,2016
ExploretheMagnificenceofthisHimalayanKingdom
inSpringbloom! Join us as we explore Bhutan, led by one of Bhutan’s foremost ethnobotanists, Mr.RalingDrukdra. Visit the National Museum, take a short walk to Tango Monastery, cross Dochu La Pass for views of the Bhutanese Himalaya. Explore Lamperi Royal Botanical Park (which has 46 species of rhododendrons!). Continue to Tashithang, Phobjikha, Trongsa, and Bumthang. Then explore Chelela Pass for alpine species and hike to “Tiger’s Nest.” An amazing adventure! $5,495 + air.
July21–August6,2016 In 2016, we will travel to China to see the spectacular Torch Festival and explore Yunnan Province! A traditional festival of the Yi, Naxi, and Bai peoples in southwestern China, the Torch Festival is an extravaganza of flaming torches, bonfires, parades, bull fights, singing, and dancing—all in this most scenic part of China! We will also explore cultural highlights from Dian Chi Lake, the Nationalities Museum, Stone Forest, and Chuxiong to Weishan, Dali, and Lijiang, including two World Heritage Sites! $4,595 + air.
MONGOLIAFromGenghisKhantotheGobiDesert!
June30–July13,2016
Explore the vast landscapes of Mongolia, from the Gobi Desert to the granite mountains of Khogno Khan National Park. See the Nadaam Festival in Karakorum and visit Okhon Valley World Heritage Site. Look for wild horses at Hustai National Park. With Chris Carpenter! $3,995 + air.
Please CALL with Questions!We are here for you!
(408) 252-4910 • (800) 252-4910email: [email protected]
Botanical Iceland LandofFire&Ice&Nature’sParadise!
July2-11,2016
Come discover Iceland in all of its great natural beauty with Betchart guide JonasHelgason and botanical expert Dr.StarriHeidmarsson! Enjoy special visits to the Reykjavik and Akureyri botanic gardens, and discover fascinating sites with a top landscape architect! Explore the country and learn about the natural world of Iceland! $4,295 + air.
Join TedElliman from the New England Wild Flower Society, on this delightful adventure into the mountains west of Chengdu to explore wildflower meadows, stunning mountain peaks, villages, and spectacular landscapes. A labyrinth of gorges and snow-clad peaks create a powerfully scenic and ecologically significant natural world. Alpine plant diversity is tremendous, with gentians, primrose, rhododendron, and ground orchids in full flower at the time of our visit! Includes Chengdu, a panda reserve, ancient trade routes, and more! $3,995 + air.
With
PacificHorticulture
Unique&DelightfulTravelAdventuresin2015&2016!
Explore our Heritage Summer 2016!
FIRSTCLASS AAASTravels • SigmaXiExpeditions • ACSExpeditions • PlanetarySociety
Journeys of a Lifetime!October 2015 – October 2016
Journeys of a Lifetime for you & Your Friends! October 2015–October 2016Botanical Adventures!
17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435
AAASTravels•SigmaXiExpeditionsACSExpeditions•PlanetarySociety
BETCHART EXPEDITIONS Inc.
Dear Travelers: This has been the most extraordinary year... with the IcelandTotalSolarEclipse trip and the VoyageinSearchofAmeliaEarhart—in addition to our normal repertoire of Asia trips led by Dr. Chris Carpenter, Mediterranean trips by Mark Walters, Kamchatka by Victor Kuzevanov, and many more! Thank you all for joining us! It was so good to have you with us, and we hope you will enjoy the GoPro videos, iPhone photos, and other memorabilia from your trips many times! I must say the folks who turned out for the Amelia Earhart voyage were just sensational... great researchers at Nikumaroro, hardy kayakers, able to cross the “International Date Line” on Fiji Princess in rolling seas! We were greeted by scores of dolphins as we circumnavigated Nikumaroro the first evening, really a lifetime memory! Bob Nansen tells me our passengers are always terrific like this. Enthusiastic and having the time of their lives. I was impressed. You guys are all great, and we hope you join us again next year! Look for Amelia Earhart #2 in mid-June 2017 -- it is truly a lifetime experience and you won’t want to miss it! Take a look at our Calendar and dream a bit! Then call for more info!Best wishes,Margaret, Bob & the Betchart team
Explore the two finest natural areas in Russia, the Kamchatka Peninsula and Lake Baikal, and take the Trans Siberian Express from the Russian Far East across the vast taiga of Russia to Irkutsk and Lake Baikal. Baikal is the richest single location in Russia for endemism, a fabulous reservoir of unique flora and fauna. It is the oldest and deepest lake in the world, storing nearly 20% of the fresh-water on earth! Travel with our long-time colleague Dr.VictorKuzevanov, who will enchant you! You will return home with a rich perspective on Siberia and Kamchatka. $5,995 + air.
Discover
KAMCHATKA& Lake Baikal!
IncludingtheTrans-SiberianExpressJuly22–August6,2016
Travel with Dr.ChrisCarpenterand explore the scenic paradise of Kashmir and remote Ladakh, a “little Tibet,” surrounded by 5,000 meter peaks. Kashmir has long been legendary as a destination of travelers from India and beyond. Ladakh is a trans-Himalayan kingdom that retains a strong Tibetan Buddhist identity with alpine desert valleys, watered by glacial melt where surrounding peaks display an astonishing geology. Join us for an amazing adventure! $5,495 + air.
Kashmir & LadakhSeptember11-23,2016
Discover
SOUTH AFRICA!Wildlife&CapeFloraKingdom
October1-14,2016
Botanical CUBA!WithPacificHorticulture
Nov6-16,2015• Nov20-30,2015• March4-142016WithUCBotanicGarden&KatherineGreenberg:
Jan8-18,2016
On this unique and inspiring program, with Dr.CarlosSanchez, a Cuban botanist & Dr.LeeHarper, a tropical ecologist, explore Cuba from a botanical perspective! Begin in Old Havana, then continue to the Escambray Mountains, the former Harvard Botanic Garden, historic Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Zapata National Park! The Cuban natural world is reflected in their national symbols: Roystonea regia, the royal palm with its swollen upper trunk; the white mariposa, a species of ginger and the national flower; and the national bird, the tocororo. Our botanical Cuba expeditions have been very well received and offer a very special opportunity! Join us! Come see those wonderful old cars! $3,995 + air.
Discoverthe
Tibetan Highlands of Sichuan!
July8-21,2016
ABackroadsJourneytoFascinatingCultures&SpectacularLandscapes!
More Adventures for Eclipse Travelers!
MADAGASCARAugust20–September4,2016SeetheAnnularSolarEclipse
September1,2016!
See the Annular Solar Eclipse while exploring the natural heritage and unique wildlife of Madagascar on this 16-day expedition! Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, isolated from the African continent for 80 million years. It is home to thousands of unique species including lemurs and reptiles, flowering plants, palms, and many birds! Adding to the delight of this natural wealth will be the Annular Eclipse on September 1, 2016 as it passes across Madagascar and heads to the Indian Ocean! We will be directly on the line of Totality and will have the best possible viewing location on the dry side of Madagascar! $4,995 +air.
DiscovertheDelightsofYunnanincluding
The Torch Festival!
Botanical BHUTANMay20–June4,2016
ExploretheMagnificenceofthisHimalayanKingdom
inSpringbloom! Join us as we explore Bhutan, led by one of Bhutan’s foremost ethnobotanists, Mr.RalingDrukdra. Visit the National Museum, take a short walk to Tango Monastery, cross Dochu La Pass for views of the Bhutanese Himalaya. Explore Lamperi Royal Botanical Park (which has 46 species of rhododendrons!). Continue to Tashithang, Phobjikha, Trongsa, and Bumthang. Then explore Chelela Pass for alpine species and hike to “Tiger’s Nest.” An amazing adventure! $5,495 + air.
July21–August6,2016 In 2016, we will travel to China to see the spectacular Torch Festival and explore Yunnan Province! A traditional festival of the Yi, Naxi, and Bai peoples in southwestern China, the Torch Festival is an extravaganza of flaming torches, bonfires, parades, bull fights, singing, and dancing—all in this most scenic part of China! We will also explore cultural highlights from Dian Chi Lake, the Nationalities Museum, Stone Forest, and Chuxiong to Weishan, Dali, and Lijiang, including two World Heritage Sites! $4,595 + air.
MONGOLIAFromGenghisKhantotheGobiDesert!
June30–July13,2016
Explore the vast landscapes of Mongolia, from the Gobi Desert to the granite mountains of Khogno Khan National Park. See the Nadaam Festival in Karakorum and visit Okhon Valley World Heritage Site. Look for wild horses at Hustai National Park. With Chris Carpenter! $3,995 + air.
Please CALL with Questions!We are here for you!
(408) 252-4910 • (800) 252-4910email: [email protected]
Botanical Iceland LandofFire&Ice&Nature’sParadise!
July2-11,2016
Come discover Iceland in all of its great natural beauty with Betchart guide JonasHelgason and botanical expert Dr.StarriHeidmarsson! Enjoy special visits to the Reykjavik and Akureyri botanic gardens, and discover fascinating sites with a top landscape architect! Explore the country and learn about the natural world of Iceland! $4,295 + air.
Join TedElliman from the New England Wild Flower Society, on this delightful adventure into the mountains west of Chengdu to explore wildflower meadows, stunning mountain peaks, villages, and spectacular landscapes. A labyrinth of gorges and snow-clad peaks create a powerfully scenic and ecologically significant natural world. Alpine plant diversity is tremendous, with gentians, primrose, rhododendron, and ground orchids in full flower at the time of our visit! Includes Chengdu, a panda reserve, ancient trade routes, and more! $3,995 + air.
With
PacificHorticulture
Unique&DelightfulTravelAdventuresin2015&2016!
