Trek America Grand American Adventures 2011

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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES ACROSS NORTH, SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA

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Grand American Adventures is committed to delivering only the fi nest small group adventures, and no other region on earth offers the diversity you’ll discover in the Americas. With an incredible selection of tours for people of all ages, and guarantee to take you beyond the guidebooks and off the busy tourist trails, as you explore the best of North, South and Central America.

Our tour leaders have camped out under the stars in Monument Valley, hiked the wooded trails of the Canadian Rockies, rafted the mighty Colorado River and trekked the fabled Inca Trail; and it has always been our passion to share these amazing experiences with you. Spectacular natural sights, challenging and rewarding activities, and encounters with some of the world’s most colourful cultures and wildlife – all make up the amazing experience that is Grand American Adventures.

Why Grand American Adventures 4-5Where to go 6-7Leading the way 8Style of travel 9Naturally responsible 10Finding out more 11America & Canada 12 Walking 31 Family 36Alaska 40Mexico 44Costa Rica 48Peru 52Brazil 56Patagonia 57Essential Details 58Flights & Insurance 59Tour Conditions 60Hotels & Optional Activities 62

CONTENTS


Why choose Grand American Adventures?

ARRIVE ON YOUR OWN,TRAVEL AS FRIENDS‘I was a bit nervous of travelling on my own, but our group made the trip. We had such interesting people from around the world; it really was like travelling with a bunch of new found friends’

John Smith, London

No Local PaymentsOur Grand American Adventures tours include all private ground

transportation, all accommodation, entry to all National Parks and

monuments as per the itinerary and all meals whilst camping. A

range of guided walks/hikes and activities are also included in the

tour price; all you need to concentrate on is having a great time.

No Single SupplementsAs many of our customers travel alone, we match single travellers

with others of the same sex with no single supplement; a great way

to travel at an unbeatable price. If you do prefer your own room,

single rooms are often available on request, at an additional cost.

Top Quality Camping EquipmentGrand American Adventures travellers enjoy a comfortable

camping experience with large dome tents, inflatable sleeping

pads, camp chairs and top-of-the-line field kitchens to help make

the preparation of healthy, hearty meals a breeze.

Comfortable Lodging Accommodation Grand American Adventures travellers stay in a range of

comfortable accommodation including National Park lodges,

cowboy ranches and 3-star hotels, chosen for their amenities,

friendly atmosphere and close proximity to the attractions.

Our Fleet of Custom-Built Vehicles Our vehicles make travelling a pleasure, with raised ceilings for

increased headroom, individual captain seats for added comfort

and larger windows for maximum visibility. All luggage and

equipment is secured in a specially designed trailer, ensuring

every group is virtually self-sufficient whilst on the road.

Two Tour Leaders on all Walking ToursYou’ll benefit from the added convenience and support of two tour

leaders on all walking tours. That means you’re able to choose from

a well-paced mix of walks and hikes for all levels of fitness and you’ll

typically have the choice of at least two trail routes on most days.

Adventures for all AgesWhatever stage of life you’re at, there is a Grand American

Adventures tour for you. All our tours offer a variety of included

and optional activities, helping you tailor your tour to your own

desired level of adventure.

Small Group AdventuresWith a maximum group size of just 13 on most tours, it feels more

like travelling with friends than on an organised tour. A smaller

group gives you greater flexibility and lets you get further off the

beaten path for a more intimate travelling experience.


UNEARTH THE REAL ADVENTURE, ANY WAY YOU LIKEGrand American Adventures offers a wider selection of tours and more variedstyles of travel than any other North American tour operator. Whether you’rejoining one of our classic camping or dedicated walking tours, our morecomfortable lodging tours, or our family friendly Discovery tours, you areguaranteed to experience the real heart of the Americas.

MULTI-ACTIVE TOURSMost of our tours offer the perfect balance of nature, culture and adventure. Within our

tour itineraries, there are a range of included highlights for all to enjoy, and because we

understand that our travellers have differing ideas of adventure, you can tailor your trip

with a range of optional activities. From snorkelling, rafting and glacier trekking, to scenic

helicopter flights, sea kayaking and horseback riding, everyone has the opportunity to enjoy

their perfect trip!

WALKING TOURSOur dedicated walking tours feature two and three night stays in spectacular locations, letting

you linger longer in the National Parks and explore these iconic destinations in more depth.

Most walks are of a moderate difficulty and up to four hours in length, letting you choose your

own pace as you enjoy the quiet perspective of the trail. For the more adventurous, there are

often optional longer, more strenuous hikes available, up to eight hours in length.

FAMILY DISCOVERY TOURSWe also offer a selection of family friendly ‘Discovery’ tours, with a range of comfortable

camping or fully accommodated itineraries. These tours feature activities designed for families

with children aged 8 years or older and have been developed by parents, with both fun and

safety in mind. With your tour leader organising each day’s activities, you’re free to relax,

enjoying a real taste of the great outdoors and an incredible experience for the whole family.


LAS VEGAS

VANCOUVER

WASHINGTON DC

CHICAGO

SAN DIEGO

LOS ANGELES

SEATTLE

SAN FRANCISCO

NEW ORLEANS

SAN ANTONIO

MIAMI

BOSTON

NEW YORK

NICARAGUA

HONDURAS

BELIZE

GUATEMALA

ANCHORAGE

ZION NP

PUERTO VALLARTA

MEXICO CITY

OAXACA

TEOTIHUACAN CANCÚN

ORLANDO

NIAGARA FALLS

QUÉBEC

MEMPHIS

DENALI NP

JASPER NP

BANFF NP

MOUNT RAINIER NP

YELLOWSTONE NP

YOSEMITE NP

MONUMENT VALLEY NP

ARCHES NP

GRAND CANYON NP

ACADIA NPOTTAWA

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NP

KENAI FJORDS NP

WRANGELL ST ELIAS

DEATH VALLEY

BADLANDS NP

WINNIPEG

CALGARY

UUNITED TD STTATESSUU

HOUSTON

ATLANTA

ALASKAThe name Alaska comes from the Aleut word ‘Alyeska’ or ‘great land’ and the 49th State certainly lives up to its name. With glaciers bigger than the whole of Switzerland, the tallest mountain in North America, an abundance of wildlife, unique Native American cultures and endless hiking and sightseeing opportunities, Alaska’s pristine coastline and rugged interior will leave you spellbound.See pages 40-43

WESTERN USA The American West has been immortalised by music and fi lm for generations. It’s a unique place where celebrities revel in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and cowboys still ride the dusty plains and sleep under starlit skies. Awe-inspiring National Parks let you immerse yourself in the great outdoors, while vibrant Native American cultures instill an almost spiritual beauty upon these immense and dramatic landscapes.See pages 12-39

MEXICOWith such a colourful culture, a wealth of archaeological sites and the beautiful coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico makes for an unforgettable holiday destination. Incredibly well preserved Mayan ruins provide a link to a lost, yet fascinating civilization, while bustling markets and almost constant festivities let you indulge in the Mexico of today.See pages 44-47

CANADABordered by the Atlantic, Pacifi c and Arctic Oceans, Canada is a land of contrasts. Its modern cities boast some of the highest standards of living in the world, while its 39 national parks and numerous provincial parks are renowned for their natural beauty. Outdoor activities abound, with everything from horse riding to wilderness canoeing and the majestic landscapes are surpassed only by the spirit of the Canadian people.See pages 28-32

NORTH AMERICA

EASTERN USAFrom New York to New Orleans, the east means something different to everyone. To some it’s Boston, Broadway, basketball and blues, to others its history, Harlem and hot Georgia nights. Swathes of mountain forests, soulful Deep Southern Blues, and fantastic cuisine make the East an incredible melting pot of virtually anything and everything.See pages 26-33

COSTA RICA‘Pura Vida’ is every Costa Rican’s favourite expression. It means ‘Pure Life’, and encompasses Costa Rica’s appreciation for nature. In fact, nearly 25% of Costa Rica’s land is protected with over 46 National Parks, private reserves and wildlife refuges. And this natural paradise isn’t short on adventure either, from hiking volcanoes to zip-lining through jungle canopy’s.See pages 48-51

PERUBetween the parched coastal desert and the lush expanse of the Amazon rainforest, Peru is a place in tune with its ancient past and rich colonial tradition. From the ruins of Machu Picchu, voted as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, to snow-capped mountains, brightly hued tropical birds, and vibrant local markets, Peru will overwhelm the senses.See pages 52-55

PATAGONIAPatagonia is an adventure lover’s paradise at the southern tip of South America. Mountains and sea come together like in no other place in the Americas, in what is often described as a place of extremes at the uttermost end of the earth. Powerful glaciers shape the landscape while the towering peaks of Torres del Paine National Park pierce the sky.See pages 57

BRAZILBrazil is the largest and only Portuguese speaking country in South America. The vast expanse of the Amazon, the wilderness of the Pantanal and over 7000km of coastline, mean Brazil boosts some of the richest bio-diversity on the planet. And its cities are no less lively, with music, dance and revelry at the core of the Brazilian way of life.See page 56

Brazil

ARGENTINA

CUSCOLIMA

PERU

BUENOS AIRES

IGUAÇU FALLS

RIO DE JANEIRO

CHILE

PANAMA

NICARAGUA

HONDURAS

BELIZE

GUATEMALA

CANCÚN

TA RITA RIRRRRTT IRIAAATATATA RTATASAN JOSE


CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA


Leading the way…

On our Grand American Adventures you’ll benefi t from the fi nest we have to offer and that goes for our tour leaders as well. Hand-picked for their experience, they’ve hiked hundreds of miles of National Park trails, found the best campsites, discovered the most comfortable lodges and tried every activity in town. You’re sure to enjoy a wealth of information and insight from their vast local knowledge and expertise.

“I was asked recently what makes a good tour leader? To me the answer is the same as what makes a good passenger – attitude. Come ready for adventure with a positive attitude and we’ll have the time of our lives! While leading tours is the most demanding job I have ever had, it is without a doubt the most rewarding! I have shared some of the best moments of my life with my passengers, many of whom I now considerclose friends.”Charles Knowlton, Tour leader

CAMPING IN COMFORT…Camping often allows us to stay in the heart of the most

breathtaking natural scenery, and we recognize that comfort is

the key to enjoying an incredible trip. When travelling with Grand

American Adventures, you’ll be provided with only the highest quality

camping gear; from spacious dome tents to fully equipped portable

kitchens. All you need to bring is a warm sleeping bag, as nights can

be cool at different elevations and times of the year.

Nearly all of the campgrounds have the usual modern conveniences,

including hot showers, flush toilets and other basic facilities; whilst

others even have pools, shops and laundrettes. All meals are

included whilst camping, and with our professional guides helping

to prepare healthy and delicious meals, there will certainly be some

fantastic international dinner parties while on the road.

LODGING IN STYLE…Our range of lodging tours offer the same adventure that you’ll

experience on our classic camping itineraries…but with the added

benefit of a comfortable bed and roof over your head at the end of

an eventful day. In North America, accommodation can be as varied

as a rustic wilderness lodge, boutique hotel, or even an authentic

ranch in the Desert Southwest. In Latin America, accommodation is

in clean and comfortable locally owned hotels.

Some of our tours even stay in historic lodges, situated in the

heart of North America’s most spectacular National Parks. Still

operational in all their former glory, these grand lodges are not

just places to stay, but pieces of history - you can almost hear the

pioneering tales of old radiating from their logwood walls.

Style of travel…



Naturally responsible... Every Grand American Adventures tour gives you the opportunity to explore America’s stunning National Parks and wilderness regions and we have a strong sense of commitment to our natural surroundings and respect for the local people we encounter along the way. We train our tour leaders and educate our travellers in our ‘Leave No Trace’ philosophy, minimising our impact on the environment and wildlife by keeping to existing trails and campsites, and disposing of waste responsibly.

Grand Canyon VolunteeringWe partner with the US Parks Service to help maintain the National

Parks of the USA. We recently sponsored ten employee volunteers to

assist the Grand Canyon National Park rangers with clearing intrusive

vegetation along the scenic roads, improving visitor experiences and

wildlife viewing opportunities.

Tourism CaresWe are a founding member and partner of Tourism

Cares, a non-profit organisation with a mission to

preserve the travel experience for future generations

to enjoy. We have supported a post Hurricane Katrina

clean up of New Orleans and the revitalization of

Louis Armstrong Park, and the restoration of historic

sites in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

In June 2010, we helped clear and restore

recreational areas and trails through Angel Island

in San Francisco Bay.

Thames Clean Up ChallengeIn August 2010, some of our UK Sales team

volunteered with an environmental charity to clean-

up the banks of the River Thames, to benefit the local

environment where they live and work in London.

American Hiking SocietyWe are a proud supporter of the

American Hiking Society, championing

conservation issues in the United States

and representing millions of hikers, who are committed to

preserving beautiful hiking trails and the surrounding ecosystems.

Please go to www.grandamericanadventures.com/rt to learn more about

our responsible tourism policies.

WE CLEAN UP WELL

VOLUNTOURING IN COSTA RICA...

Give back to the local community and help preserve and protect

the wildlife in Costa Rica, by adding a two week volunteer

experience to the end of your Grand American Adventures tour.

• Experience a homestay with a local

Costa Rican family, while you work

with the community to build homes

for underprivileged families.

• Stay in a tropical forest reserve,

helping conserve the native plants and

wildlife near Montezuma. You’ll also

learn how to surf, supporting the local

surf school business on the nearby

beaches!

• Help safeguard endangered sea turtles

on the Pacifi c or Caribbean coast.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY:Having a high referral rate from past customers is something Grand American Adventures is very proud about. Here are a few of the comments we have received over recent years...

Finding out more...

��VISIT OUR WEBSITEFor more information on Grand American Adventures, please visit our website. www.grandamericanadventures.com Where you will fi nd a wealth of information on all our trips to help you pick your next adventure!

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“Machu Picchu was everything I dreamed it would be. Our local guide was great and made it special for all of us. ”

“The hiking was by far my

favourite activity. I’m not

usually a big walker, but the

there is something about

that beautiful scenery that

just pulls you in.”

“The Canadian Rockies blew me away! I never imagined getting to see and do so much. It wasn’t always easy, but the memories will last a lifetime.”



Before you book:We recommend that you carefully read the tour description, general tour concept and the booking conditions as well as the Grand American Adventures Essential Details on this page. Once you have decided on a tour and departure date, you can contact Grand American Adventures either by telephone, email or via the website to check tour availability. We can normally hold an ‘option’ for up to 5 days to give you time to finalise your plans and submit a completed booking form and deposit.

How to book your tour:Submit a completed booking form with your deposit. If paying by cheque or money order, please make payable to Trek America Travel Ltd. We regret that we cannot accept traveller’s cheques for tour payment. Please include information on anything else you may require such as travel insurance or accommodation before and after your tour.

Late bookings:Full payment is due at the time of booking if your trip is less than eight weeks away. Provided that there are still seats available you may book a tour at any time before the date of departure. However you must pay in full before joining the tour, and in case you are booking only a few days before the tour, we will email your travel documents.

Credit Cards/Debit Cards:We accept Visa, MasterCard, Connect, Solo and Switch for all payments. All payments by credit or charge card will be subject to a surcharge of 2.5%. Note that we do not apply the surcharge to payments made by debit card.

Passport & Visas:You will need a valid passport, together with visas where necessary for the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central/South American countries. It is important that you apply for visas while in your home country.

Note on US Electronic System for Travel Authority (ESTA):If you are travelling to the USA, the US authorities have introduced a requirement for passengers travelling under the Visa Waiver Programme to register for Electronic Travel Authority. For additional specifics about the VWP please consult the VWP information on the US Embassy London website. http://www.usembassy.org.uk/

Important: If you are refused boarding or denied admission at the US port of entry you will still be subject to our cancellation charges in accordance with the terms of our contract with you.

The US Government has recently announced that there will be a fee of $14 for all ESTA applications after 8th September 2010. You should apply for an ESTA at least 72 hours before travelling. We recommend that you carry your ESTA approval with you when you travel. For further information regarding this requirement, queries should be addressed to the US Embassy Consular department.

Grand American Adventures Tour Vouchers:Tour and Accommodation Vouchers will be emailed to you after final payment along with our pre-departure information; including practical guidance on what to pack, visas, finances, departure points, hotel transfers, etc. For those without access to email we will post your documents on request.

Transport to Gateway Hotels:Most Grand American Adventures passengers self-transfer/taxi to our gateway hotels. You will find detailed instructions on how to get to our hotels in your pre-departure information.

Gateway Hotels:We can pre-book additional nights before and after the trip in twin-share accommodation (or single rooms upon request). We encourage you to make your hotel requests at the time of booking. Hotels cancelled within 30 days of the tour departure are non-refundable. Feel free to contact our sales team with any questions.

Language:Although passengers come from many countries around the world, Grand American Adventures tours are conducted in English.

Itinerary:Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, because operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, we reserve the right to make itinerary changes when necessary.

Guided Day Hikes:Our leaders enjoy spending as much time as possible on the trail with their groups. As interests and capabilities do vary, our leaders will typically guide day hikes according to each group’s needs and the difficulty of the hike. On walking tours with two leaders, they will either guide separate hikes or offer additional activities and support. It will not always be possible for every hiker to be accompanied by a guide when groups divide up to explore different trails. N.B. Grand Canyon/Grand Teton National Park regulations limit group size and do not allow guided hikes.

Group Size:Grand American Adventures maintain a maximum group size of 13 people on most tours in North America (12 on Walking Tours) with travellers from all over the world sharing the common desire to experience and explore the great outdoors. Group sizes vary on some tours in Central and South America, with an average of 14 people.

Hotel Accommodation En Route (H):Grand American Adventures arranges comfortable 3 star hotels and lodges that are ideally located close to the National Parks. Some tours might feature a cowboy ranch or a historic lodge inside a National Park; most of our hotels in Costa Rica have swimming pools.

Providing more comfort, our National Park Lodges and Northwest Park Lodges tours stay in the historic National Park lodges and nearby resorts that offer exceptional atmosphere and comfort.

Lodging accommodation is always included in the tour price as indicated by (H) in the itinerary.

Abbreviations Used:NM = National Monument NP = National ParkSP = State Park NF = National ForestPP = Provincial Park

Camping Accommodation:Camping within and alongside the National Parks is an ideal way to access nature’s beautiful trails. Grand American Adventures uses high quality camp tents, field kitchens and camp chairs so you can comfortably relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Our leaders help to prepare delicious meals (included in the price while camping) so you can eat fresh, hearty meals on the road.

Camp Duties:Tour leaders will organise food shopping, meal preparation and clean up on camping based tours. With instruction from the tour leader, passengers will set up, pack their tents/kitchen and assist leaders as requested. Typically it takes only 15 minutes to set up the tents and camp kitchen.

Spending Money:It is essential that you carry local currency or US dollars on tour for optional activities, souvenirs or restaurant meals. Cash points may not be readily available, and credit cards will often not be accepted for local activities. You should also bring some USD traveller’s cheques to be sure that you may access funds during your trip.

Tour Departures and Finish:Grand American Adventures tours begin and end at our gateway hotels. The group will usually meet at 7.30am on day one, but times may vary so check your tour voucher/itinerary for exact details. On the final day your tour will usually end upon arrival at the hotel at approximately 5.00pm. However, some tours vary from these times - please check specific itineraries. If you require hotel accommodation this night, you must buy an accommodation voucher at the time of booking. Please do not book a flight on the last day of your tour that departs prior to 9pm for international flights.

Sleeping Bags:Grand American Adventures supplies all camping equipment needed EXCEPT a sleeping bag. If pre-requested, a good quality sleeping bag can be purchased for tours departing Los Angeles, Seattle or the New York area. Standard summer bags are $45 with warmer bags for early and late season trips available for $80.

Luggage:All luggage is carried in trailers or inside the vehicle, so please don’t bring more than one medium sized suitcase or rucksack (maximum 20kg) and your sleeping bag. Your suitcase/rucksack may get some rough handling, so make sure it’s a tough one. Small hand baggage may also be carried inside the vehicle.

Climate & Clothes:Climate varies sometimes dramatically, in the regions and altitudes we pass through, but temperatures will generally be hot during June, July, August and early September and warm at other times. For early and late season tours, we strongly recommend that you bring a warmer sleeping bag and jacket, as temperatures fall at night - especially in mountainous areas and in the north. While you will mainly wear casual, light clothing on your tour, you will certainly need a warm sweater, and something smarter for evening wear when we are closer to the big city night life. Hikers and walkers need to bring adequate footwear. For further information please refer to the tour’s trip dossier and/or see our website.

Local Operators:Grand American Adventures utilises well established local tour operators in Central & South America and for other specialised itineraries. These companies and their tour leaders were carefully selected for their professionalism and knowledge of the region. They maintain our philosophy of running friendly tours that offer a personal local perspective and unbeatable value for money.

Vehicle:Our private vehicles are customised to ensure your comfort whilst on tour. With a fleet of Ford vans in North America and a variety of Mercedes/Toyota and other vehicles in Latin America, all luggage, camping equipment and other necessities are secured in a specially designed trailer or storage area. Vehicles are equipped with large windows and stereo systems so you’ll be cruising down the road in style, and every group is virtually self-sufficient and able to explore where the crowds can’t go. It may be necessary from time to time to utilise an alternative vehicle from the one described in the brochure hereto, or in some cases to utilise complementary public transportation (including trains/airplanes/ferries/buses), as local operating conditions permit.

Medical:Illness or dental trouble can spoil your holiday, so it’s always wise to have a thorough check-up before you leave home. You should also consult your doctor concerning which inoculations are advisable and necessary for specific areas.

Age Limits:Grand American Adventures Camping, Lodging and Walking Tours are designed for adults over 18 years old. While most passengers are 25-55, we get many people both above and below this range who prefer to travel in a small group unrestricted by age.

On our Family Discovery Tours the average age of children is 13 years old and the minimum age is 8 years old (accompanied by their parents).

For safety reasons, travellers over 55 will be asked to complete a self-declaration of fitness, although experience has shown us that our senior travellers are often in the best shape!

When To Travel:While many clients must travel at a certain time of the year, those that have a choice often ask us ‘When is the best time to travel?’. As any experienced traveller will tell you, they prefer early or late in the season when many of the tourists have gone home and the National Park hiking trails, beaches and attractions are uncrowded. This holds especially true for an experience like a Grand American Adventures tour. We encourage our more flexible passengers to take advantage of this by offering lower prices for our tours ‘off-peak’.

Passengers travelling ‘off-peak’ (reflected by the lowest price for each tour) should keep in mind that part of the adventure is that the weather is very changeable and sometimes inclement. While it depends on the particular tour, we recommend a good three season sleeping bag for camping tours, warm clothes (lots of wool) and rain gear (particularly for Northwest USA and Canada). For further information please refer to the tour’s trip dossier and/or see our website.

Any Last Questions?If you would like further information on any aspect of our programme, please e-mail us: [email protected] or call us on 0844 576 1362.

ESSENTIAL DETAILS

For more information visit www.grandamericanadventures.com or call 0844 576 1362 58


We believe that safety and holiday enjoyment are equally important. Travel insurance, therefore, is a must whenever you travel abroad. It is a common mistake to think ‘it will never happen to me’.

It is a condition of joining any of our tours that you must

be insured against medical and personal accident risks (to

include repatriation costs, air ambulance, and helicopter

rescue service). Please note you will be asked to provide

details of your insurance policy before you embark on your

trip. We have been working with the same reputable Insurance

Broker for many years, Campbell Irvine, who have specifically

designed our policy to cover the many optional activities

offered on our holidays. So whether you’re scuba diving, horse

riding, canoeing or mountain biking you can rest assured

that you are covered when travelling with us. With the Grand

American Adventures policy there are other specialised

features, such as cover for additional transport charges, if you

are delayed in joining a trip due to airline delay.

SUMMARY OF COVER

Section A Medical Expenses £5,000,000 In Patient Benefi t £200 Criminal Injuries £5,000 Personal Liability £2,000,000Section B Personal Accident £50,000 Permanent Loss of Sight £25,000 Loss of Limb(s) £25,000 Permanent Total Disablement £50,000 Death £10,000Section C Cancellation or Curtailment £5,000Section D Delayed Departure or Arrival £100 Hi-jack of Aircraft £3,000 Failure of Flight Connections £150 Interruption of Transport £300 Delayed Tour Expenses £150Section E Personal Effects £2,000 (Valuables Limited £350/ Single Article Limit £250/ Disc Collections £200) Money £500 Passport and Visas £250 Temporary Loss of Baggage £100Section F Legal Expenses £15,000Section G Winter Sports Extension

EXCESSES:

£70 per claim per person per section unless stated in the terms of the policy document.

FOR ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS ON INSURANCE, OTHER CURRENCIES, OR TO GET YOURSELF COVERED CALL +44 (0)208 682 8920 OR EMAIL [email protected]

INSURANCE SINGLE TRIP POLICYUP TO 9 DAYS £49

UP TO 17 DAYS £69

UP TO 25 DAYS £85

UP TO 50 DAYS £139

ADDITIONAL MONTH £69

EXCESS WAIVER £12

CANCELLATION ONLY

PER ADULT £45

Be Aware:

• Not all insurance cover is the same! You need to look at the small print of the coverage and services that are provided. As the insurance market grows more and more competitive, many companies are cutting the levels of cover and benefi ts in order to keep the costs down. You get what you pay for!

• Whilst many of the major credit cards provide limited Travel Accident cover, they do not usually include cover for other major risk areas such as Medical Expenses, Delay and Cancellation and Curtailment.

• Make sure you have cover for the whole duration of your trip.

ANNUAL POLICYPER ADULT £145

PER FAMILY £225

(includes up to 4 children under 18 free)

EXCESS WAIVER £20

The Annual Multi-Trip insurance offers many additional advantages and is often better

value if embarking on a longer trip. (Not available for persons aged 66 and over)

• Worldwide cover.

• Covers many types of adventurous activities – for example scuba diving (NB there are

exclusions relating to non brochured, independently arranged activities)

• Includes 4 weeks winter-sports cover at no additional charge.

• 10 weeks cover for any single journey.

• One single certifi cate covers your travel insurance needs for an entire year, allowing

any number of trips.

• Available to anyone resident in Europe during the duration of the policy.

• Children 18 and under FREE. Up to 4 children aged 18 and under at time of booking

can go free and are covered to travel independently e.g. school trips. Children must

be named on policy and reside permanently with a parent who is an insured person.

For those who already have Travel Insurance coverage through another

organisation such as Camp America, Bunac, CCUSA, Camp Leaders or Au Pair

agencies, we offer cover for cancellation of your trip due to an insurable reason.

Please note this policy is not adequate cover on its own to join our trips. It is a

supplementary policy.

Why would I choose to book my flights with Grand American Adventures?

For anyone leaving from a UK airport

we would be pleased to book your

flights in conjunction with your tour.

We have preferred contracts with many

international carriers, and being part

of TUI Travel plc, we have secured

some of the most competitive prices

in the industry. We are also ATOL

protected and IATA licensed.

Payment We only require an initial deposit when

you book, then fi nal payment eight weeks prior to

departure, whereas most fl ights booked online are an

instant purchase requiring full payment immediately,

as well as being non-changeable and non-refundable.

Flexibility If you decide to change the dates of your

fl ights, you can usually do so free of charge up to

eight weeks before your fl ight departure, subject to

availability and airline rules. This is particularly useful

as occasionally trips can change, as can your plans.

Peace of Mind We can temporarily hold seats on a

fl ight. This allows you to fi nalise your plans, safe in

the knowledge your seats are secure. We use quality

scheduled airlines and will always pass seating, meal

and other requests onto the airlines.

Service Our staff all love travelling and have

undergone specialist fl ight training. We have access

to preferred partners’ premium economy and

business class fares.

Experience With nearly 40 years experience in

operating tours, we are the best at fi nding the fl ight

perfectly suited to your individual needs.

Please call for a flight quote

0844 576 1362

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FLIGHTS

FINANCIAL SECURITY AND YOUR PEACE OF MINDAny fl ights forming part of the holiday arrangements are

subject to the conditions of the carrying airline, which in

most cases limit the airline’s liability to the passenger in

accordance with International Law and conventions. Copies

of the conditions of carriage and any conventions which may

apply are available on request. Trek America Travel Ltd is a

bonded holiday operator licensed by the CAA, ATOL no. 6576.

In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure

that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund

any money you have paid to us for advance booking. Please

note that ATOL bonding only applies to bookings made within

the UK that include international fl ights from the UK. For

further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk.

PREFERRED AIRLINES ARE:


PLEASE NOTE For persons aged 56-65 years at the time of arranging insurance, double the premium is charged for the single trip policy. For those 66 years and above please refer to Campbell Irvine on 020 7938 1734 for details on how to arrange cover. The 24 hour Worldwide Emergency Medical Service is provided by Specialty Assistance Limited, experts in providing friendly and professional emergency help around the clock. This is only a summary of cover. Full details of the cover provided are shown on your policy document which will be emailed to you upon receipt of payment of premium. Please read it carefully to ensure you understand the cover provided which includes certain terms, conditions, exclusions and excesses as this insurance is being sold to you on a Non Advised basis from a single insurer. In particular, cover is excluded for any pre-existing medical condition for which you or any person upon whom travel depends are suffering, such as a relative. If in doubt please contact the insurer’s medical helpline on 0844 826 2686. Should you wish to see a specimen, a copy will be made available prior to purchase upon request. If the insurance does not meet your requirements you may return the documentation within 14 days of the purchase or prior to travel if this is sooner and providing no claim has been made, obtain a refund.

All premiums shown are valid for policies issued up to 31/12/2011 and are inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax currently at 17.5% (20% from January 2011). Trek America Travel Limited is an Appointed Representative of Campbell Irvine Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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TOUR CONDITIONSAll holidays in this brochure are offered for sale

by Trek America Travel Ltd. (hereinafter called

‘Trek America’, ‘Grand American Adventures’, the

‘Company’ or ‘we’), registered office TUI Travel

House, Crawley Business Quarter, Fleming Way,

Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QL, a member of

the TUI Travel PLC group of companies. Certain

services may be provided by other direct or indirect

affiliates or subcontractors.

Grand American Adventures is an equal opportunity

service provider operating under a variety of

Commercial Use Authorisations and Special Use

Permits from the United States National Park

Service, the United States National Forest Service,

the United States Bureau of Land Management,

the Park Service of Canada, the Hopi Indian Nation

and the Navajo Indian Nation. All holidays are sold

subject to the following conditions:

1) To make a booking you must send us a signed,

completed Booking Form, a copy of Exhibit “A”

signed and dated by all members of your party

or by parents/guardians if any of the customers

are under 18 years of age, and a non-refundable

deposit. You will need to pay a non-refundable

deposit of 10% of your selected travel arrangement

or UK£125/EUR150/USD200/AUD225/NZD275

whichever is greatest. We will then invoice you for

the remainder of the cost, which you must pay not

later than 8 weeks before departure. If you book

less than 8 weeks before departure, full payment

must be made on booking. The booking is not

accepted and no contract shall exist between us

until the date shown on the confirmation issued

by the Company. Notification of cancellation must

be made to the Company in writing and will be

effective on receipt.

2) Bookings made direct over the telephone,

by email/ website, more than 8 weeks before

departure will not be deemed accepted until

we have received a signed booking form or a

completed online booking form, and a copy of

Exhibit “A” signed and dated by all members

of your party or by parents/guardians if any

of the customers are under 18 years of age

and we have issued a confirmation. If a signed

booking form and all copies of Exhibit “A” are

not received within 10 days of the direct booking

being made, we will assume you do not wish to

continue with your booking and your booking

reservation will be released, your deposit

refunded and the place will be released for

resale. Direct bookings made less than 8 weeks

before departure (i.e. when full payment is due

on booking) will be subject to the cancellation

conditions in clause 5 below regardless of

whether a booking form and all copies of Exhibit

“A” have been received in our office.

3) If you cancel your booking more than 8 weeks

before departure you may transfer your deposit

and travel insurance to another holiday in our

current programme (provided you are not already

booked on it) on payment of a transfer fee of

UK£50/EUR60/USD80/AUD90/NZD110, subject

to you notifying us in writing within two weeks of

your cancellation, telling us which holiday you wish

to transfer to and paying the transfer fee. If you

subsequently cancel the holiday to which you have

transferred, we will retain your full original deposit

and transfer fee.

4) It is recommended that reservations for pre

and post tour accommodation are made at least

one month before the departure date of the tour.

If you cancel a hotel reservation that has been

confirmed after final payment has been made, and

is between 8 weeks and 30 days of departure, then

an amendment fee will be charged. These rates

are: UK£25/EUR30/USD40/AUD45/NZD55. If a hotel

is cancelled within 30 days of departure then the

hotel becomes 100% non refundable.

5) If you cancel your booking after you have paid in

full the following cancellation charges will be made

in addition to the deposit:

• between 43 and 56 days before departure:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50% of the holiday cost

• between 31 and 42 days before departure:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75% of the holiday cost

• 30 days or less before departure (or fail to join

the holiday) . . . . . . . . 100% of the holiday cost

These dates refer to the date we receive written

notification of your cancellation. We strongly advise

you to take out insurance against irrecoverable

cancellation costs.

6) If you are prevented from travelling, you may

transfer your booking to another person provided

they meet all the requirements relating to that

holiday. A transfer fee of UK£100/EUR120/USD160/

AUD180/NZD220 will be payable, and the tour must

be paid in full at the time of the change. Additional

costs such as airline tickets may also be payable.

Should you transfer your booking to another

person, you will both be jointly and severally

liable for payment of the holiday price and other

associated expenses.

7) If you do not pay the balance of your holiday cost

within 8 weeks of departure your booking will be

terminated and you will lose your deposit.

8) We will let you know as soon as we can if we are

forced to significantly alter or cancel your holiday.

In these circumstances you can choose one of the

following options:

a) accept our offer of a replacement holiday of

lower cost (if available) and we will refund the

difference in cost; or

b) accept our offer of a replacement holiday of

equivalent or higher cost (if available); or

c) ask us for a refund of the money you have paid.

Please note if you book on a departure that is

“guaranteed”, in rare instances your tour may run

with less than 5 passengers and there will be no

forced cancellations.

Your decision about which alternative you accept

must be made as soon as possible after we notify

you. If appropriate we will also compensate you

for the inconvenience unless the alteration or

cancellation is because there are insufficient

numbers to run the holiday, minimum of 5

passengers, in which event we shall inform you

at least 8 weeks prior to departure, or if the

alteration or cancellation has come about because

of unavoidable, unusual and unforeseeable

circumstances beyond our control. If we cancel

your holiday, insurance premiums paid to us will be

refunded, except in the case of annual insurance

that has already covered a risk. We strongly advise

you not to incur any non-refundable incidental

expenses, e.g. for visas or flights, before we

confirm your tour (8 weeks before departure).

9) All prices featured in this brochure are

correct at time of print and subject to change.

Before booking and not less than 30 days prior

to departure the prices featured may change. We

reserve the right to impose surcharges once you

have booked but no surcharges will be imposed

within 30 days of departure and any downward

revision in the price will be refunded to you.

Surcharges will only be imposed for significant

variations in:

a) transport costs, including the cost of fuel.

b) dues, taxes or fees chargeable for services such

as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation

fees at ports and airports; or

c) the exchange rates applied to the booking.

Price increases and surcharges will be calculated

according to the full extra cost compared to the

costs obtained when this brochure was produced

and using an exchange rate of £1=USD1.55. In

any event we shall absorb the first 2% of any such

surcharge. Any increase to the price that exceeds

10% of the total holiday cost will entitle you to the

options outlined in clause 8 above.

10) A general indication is provided in this

brochure of the itinerary for each holiday, the type

of accommodation used, what is included in the

price, passport and visa requirements. Changes in

all of these items may be made at any time. The

final decisions on itinerary, accommodation and

conduct of the tour will be taken by the tour leader

appointed by the Company.

11) Any information or advice provided by the

Company on matters such as permits, visas,

vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special

equipment, etc. is given in good faith but without

responsibility on the part of the Company, and the

passenger accepts responsibility for obtaining any

necessary visas and travel documents required for

the holiday.

When travelling to the US you must have the

correct passport to travel on the Visa Waiver

Programme or have obtained the correct visa, valid

for your stay. Each person wishing to visit the US

must have either

a) an e-passport (if your passport is issued after

26 October 2006), or a machine readable passport

(containing a digital photograph if your passport is

issued after the 26 October 2005) and an Electronic

System for Travel Authority (ESTA) (for information

visit http://www.usembassy.org.uk)

b) a valid passport and a valid visa which must be

obtained before travel from the US authorities.

Children and minors wanting to travel to the US

must hold their own machine readable passport or

e-passport. Please note that the nationals of some

countries can only travel to the US if they have a

valid visa as they are not eligible for an ESTA.

12) If any significant changes to the holiday have to

be made before departure, we undertake to inform

you, and you are entitled to the options detailed in

clause 8 above. A ‘significant change’ is a change

of more than 24 hours (12 hours for holidays of 10

days’ duration or less) in departure or return timings

or other such change to itinerary and services that

would reasonably be considered significant.

13) Your booking is accepted on the understanding

that you realise the hazards involved in this kind of

holiday, including injury, disease, loss or damage

to property, inconvenience and discomfort. The

whole philosophy of this type of travel is one that

allows alternatives and a substantial degree of

on-trip flexibility. The outline itineraries given

for each holiday must therefore be taken as an

indication of what each group should accomplish.

Changes in itinerary may be caused by local

political conditions, flight cancellations, mechanical

breakdown, weather, border restrictions, sickness,

or other unforeseeable circumstances. No

refunds will be given for services not utilised.

It is a fundamental condition of joining any of

the holidays described in this brochure that

you accept this flexibility, and acknowledge that

delays and alterations and their results, such as

inconvenience, discomfort, or disappointment,

are possible. If we are unable to complete the

proposed itinerary owing to the reasons stated

above, we will either transport you to the end

point of the itinerary, or return you to the starting

point, or provide an agreed alternative itinerary,

and pay compensation for the uncompleted part

of the itinerary if appropriate. If a passenger

is unable, or does not choose, to complete an

itinerary outlined for a holiday, the Company is not

liable to supply alternative itineraries, excursions,

accommodations, services or staff for the period

when the client is not present with the group.

14) On an active group holiday if you participate in

the activities it is necessary that you abide by the

authority of the tour leader. The tour leader is not

an employee of the Company, however, they are

appointed by the Company to guide your tour. The

tour leader is not responsible for any activity which

you undertake, because you are in the best position

to know your own individual competence with

respect to any activity you engage in. Completing

and signing our booking form and Exhibit “A”

signifies your agreement to this, and if you commit

any illegal act when on the trip or if in the opinion

of the tour leader your behaviour is causing or

likely to cause danger, distress or annoyance to

others we may terminate your travel arrangements

without any liability on our part. If you are affected

by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might

affect your or other people’s enjoyment of the trip,

you must advise us of this at the time of booking.

15) Before you begin the holiday you must be

covered by insurance, which must include adequate

cover for baggage, medical expenses and the

cost of repatriation, should you become too ill

to continue, including helicopter rescue and air

ambulance. We recommend an insurance scheme

specifically designed for this kind of travel, and

we strongly recommend you to use it. Any claims

concerning matters for which you are insured must

be directed to your insurers.

16) If you have any complaint about the holiday,

you must make it known at the earliest opportunity

to the tour leader and/or the local representative,

who will normally be able to take appropriate

action. If you are not satisfied with their response

and you feel your enjoyment of the holiday is likely

to be significantly affected, you should notify our

respective local operations office by phone, and

we will do our best to resolve the problem. Please

refer to your pre-departure information which you

will receive with your booking confirmation for all

necessary contact numbers in case of emergency

or complaint. If at the end of the holiday, you feel

your complaint has not been properly dealt with,

we shall try and agree a settlement with you, but

you must first notify us of your complaint in writing

within a reasonable period of time, normally within

but not necessarily limited to 30 days after your

tour’s completion.

We can usually sort out any complaints you may

have, but if we cannot agree you can take the

matter to arbitration administered by IDRS, part of

the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Details and

application forms are available from ABTA Ltd, 30

Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ, www.abta.com. The

arbitrator will only deal with your complaint if it

relates to a tour and:

• you are claiming up to £5,000 for each person or

£25,000 for each booking;

• you contact them within 9 months of the end of

your tour; and

• your complaint does not involve major physical

injury or illness in excess of £1,000.

This is a cheap and simple way of sorting out

complaints and there are limits on the costs you

might have to pay. You do not have to appear in

person, but can send documents to explain your

complaint. If you would like more details please ask

our customer service staff. If you prefer, you can

take your complaint to the County Court or another

suitable court. Information regarding complaints

may be shared with other tour operators.

17) In any event, you are strongly advised to insure

yourself against any possible risk that may occur

and in particular to ensure that you have sufficient

insurance in respect of dependent relatives. You

are required to carry proof of insurance with

you and produce it if reasonably requested by

company employees or suppliers. Passengers

travelling on vehicles owned by the Company

are covered by passenger liability insurance

up to a maximum of £3 million per group per

incident, and by completing our Booking Form

you acknowledge that the Company has taken all

reasonable steps to safeguard its liability in this

respect. Except in instances of personal injury or

death, where the Company is found to be liable for

damages in respect of its failure to carry out the

contract, the maximum amount of such damages,

compensation and loss of enjoyment will normally,

but not necessarily, be limited to three times the

basic holiday price shown on the invoice. Where

the damages relate to the provision of transport

by air, sea or rail, or hotel accommodation, any

compensation payable will be further limited

by the EU Charter of Passengers Rights, the

Warsaw Convention as amended by the Hague

Protocol (air), the Athens Convention 1974 (sea),

the Berne Convention 1961 (rail), and the Paris

Convention 1962 (hotel accommodation), or any

such statute or regulation as may from time to

time amend or supersede any of the above. Copies

of the conditions of carriage and any conventions

which may apply are available on request. Any

independent arrangements that you make which

are not part of the holiday are entirely at your

own risk.

18) Any flights forming part of the holiday

arrangements are subject to the conditions of

the carrying airline, which in most cases limit the

airline’s liability to the passenger in accordance

with International Law and conventions. Copies

of the conditions of carriage and any conventions

which may apply are available on request.

When you buy an ATOL protected air package or

flight from us you will receive a confirmation invoice

from us (or via our authorised agent through which

you booked) confirming your arrangements and

your protection under our Air Travel Organiser’s

License number 6576. In the unlikely event of our

insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not

stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any

money you have paid to us for an advance booking.

For further information visit the ATOL website at

www.atol.org.uk.

The price of your holiday includes the amount of

£2.50 per person as part of the ATOL Protection

Contribution (APC) we pay to the CAA. This

charge is included in our advertised prices. For

package holidays that do not include travel by

air we provide this security by way of a bond held

by ABTA If you book arrangements other than a

package holiday the financial protection referred

to above does not apply. We are a Member of

ABTA, membership number Y0696. We are

obliged to maintain a high standard of service to

you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct.

In June 2010 the UK Government announced a

consultation into replacing Air Passenger Duty

on flights departing from UK airports with a Per

Plane Duty (PPD). Indications are that this could

be launched in Autumn 2010. At this time we are

not aware of the final details of the new Duty, and

prices have therefore been calculated as if Air

Passenger Duty continues to be in effect. In the

event that our costs increase as a result of the

change, we reserve the right to adjust the prices

shown to reflect those changes in costs.

19) Bookings cannot be accepted from persons

under the age of 18 years at the date of the

departure unless prior written consent is granted

by the Company to the applicant for inclusion in the

tour. The Company reserves the right to refuse an

application made by a minor without the written

consent of a parent or legal guardian having first

been obtained, and the Company further reserves

the right to refuse bookings from minors solely on

account of their age.

20) Any likeness or image of you secured or taken

on any of our holidays may be used by the Company

without charge in all media (whether now existing

or in the future invented) for bona fide promotional

or marketing purposes, including without limitation

promotional materials of any kind, such as

brochures, slides, video shows and the internet.

21) You must carry your proper identification/

proof of citizenship for travel. You should consult

your consulate for I.D. or visa requirements.

It is your sole responsibility to obtain proper

identification/ proof of citizenship required by

the destination to which you are travelling.

Airlines require all passengers to provide birth

date, country of citizenship, form of I.D. that

will be used for travel, and emergency contact

information. This information must be provided

to the Company with your initial reservation or

by accessing your account on our website. In all

cases, this information must be provided to us no

later than 14 days prior to departure or you are

subject to cancellation without refund. Citizenship

documentation requirements and airline-required

information vary by destination/carrier and are

subject to change without notice; the Company

assumes no responsibility for such changes

or notifying Trip participants of such changes.

Passengers who are denied boarding or entry for

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improper documentation/failure to provide required

information will receive no refund. Persons

under the age of 18 travelling to an international

destination must carry a notarised letter of consent

signed by both parents and/or legal guardian.

22) For information regarding possible dangers

at international destinations, contact the Travel

Advisory Section of the US State Department, tel:

(202) 647-5225, or on the web at: http://travel.state.

gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html.

For medical information, contact the Center for

Disease Control, (404) 332-4559, www.cdc.gov/

travel.

23) In the United States, the legal drinking age

is 21. The Company does not condone the use of

alcohol by those under the legal drinking age and

in no way condones or encourages intoxication

or the use of illegal drugs. If you are over the

legal drinking age and you choose to drink, we

urge you to do so responsibly and ask that you

remember that the excessive use of alcohol or any

use of illegal drugs can result in severely impaired

judgment, injury, and/or death. You should also

know that the underage use of alcohol or any use of

illegal drugs can result in imprisonment.

24) To ensure that your holiday runs smoothly,

we need to use information such as your name

and address, special needs, dietary requirements

etc. We will apply appropriate security measures

to protect this data. However, we must pass it to

suppliers of your travel arrangements including

airlines, hotels and transport companies. We

may also supply it to security or credit checking

companies, and to public authorities such as

customs and immigration. If your holiday is outside

the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on

data protection in your destination may not be as

strict as in the UK. We will only pass data, including

sensitive information regarding disabilities or

dietary and religious requirements, to people

responsible for your holiday arrangements. If

we cannot pass this information to the relevant

suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot

provide your booking. When you make this booking,

you consent to this information being passed to

the relevant people. We can supply you with a copy

of your information held by us; there is a small

charge for providing this. We may wish to contact

you to get your feedback or to provide details of

other products and offers from Trek America Travel

Limited and our sister companies. If you would

prefer not to be contacted, please write to: Data

Management Officer, Trek America Travel Limited,

Grange Mills, Weir Road, LONDON, SW12 0NE or

e-mail us at: [email protected].

25) Your participation in this holiday is an

acknowledgement by you that you will act as a

mature adult and will be responsible for your own

decisions. All Grand American Adventures tours,

but especially those in remote regions, or regions

with dangerous wildlife, involve a risk of injury,

loss or damage to property, inconvenience and

discomfort. By signing this agreement you are

acknowledging that you have read and understood

this document and agree to assume all risks

associated with the tour to the maximum extent

permitted by law.

LAW AND JURISDICTION – MANDATORY

APPLICABLE LAW AND EXCLUSIVE FORUM

SELECTION

26) If you booked your holiday in any jurisdiction

other than in Scotland or Northern Ireland

(including any booking via the Internet), this

Agreement, and any claim or dispute arising from

or related to this Agreement, will be governed by

English law and the courts of England and Wales

shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim

arising out of it.

If you booked your holiday in Scotland, this

Agreement, and any claim or dispute arising from

or related to this Agreement, will be governed

by Scottish law and the courts of Scotland shall

have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim arising

out of it.

If you booked your holiday in Northern Ireland,

this Agreement, and any claim or dispute arising

from or related to this Agreement, will be governed

by Northern Irish law and the courts of Northern

Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any

claim arising out of it.

Neither the courts of your country of domicile

nor the courts of the country where your holiday

is to take place nor any other courts shall have

jurisdiction instead of or in addition to the courts of

the jurisdiction set out above as appropriate, either

England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

27) Our liability in respect of claims involving death

or personal injury

Where the tour is a package within the meaning

of The Package Travel, Package Holidays and

Package Tours Regulations 1992, and your claim

is brought within the jurisdiction of and under

the laws of either England and Wales, Scotland

or Northern Ireland the following will apply and

sets out our liability (including any limitation as to

damages) to you.

We are responsible to you for the proper

performance of our obligations under the contract

irrespective of whether those obligations are

provided directly by us, or by third party service

providers engaged by us acting within the proper

course of their employment. Subject to the

limitation of damages set forth in this Agreement,

we are liable to you for any damage caused to you

by our failure to perform the contract or by our

improper performance of the contract, unless that

failure is:

a) attributable to you;

b) attributable to a third party unconnected with the

provision of the services and are unforeseeable or

unavoidable;

c) due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances

beyond our control and could not have been avoided

even if all due care had been taken

d) due to an event which even with all due care we

could not foresee or forestall.

The release of liability and assumption of risk that

you have signed at Exhibit “A” will not be relied

upon by the Company or any third party provider

of services and we will not seek to exclude your

rights to bring a claim or to exclude liability for

death or personal injury provided that your claim

is brought within the jurisdiction of and under the

laws of either England and Wales, Scotland or

Northern Ireland.

28) In the event that clause 26 of this Agreement

is struck down, invalidated or disapplied for any

reason whatsoever by any court whatsoever,

clauses 26 and 27 shall be severed from the

remainder of the clauses of this Agreement, which

shall remain valid and enforceable.

29) This clause shall apply where a US court has

struck down, invalidated, disapplied or declined

to enforce or have regard to clause 26 of this

Agreement for any reason whatsoever, or in the

event that a claim in respect of death or personal

injury is issued or filed, or you threaten to issue or

file, in a court within the United States of America

and where:

• you have stated your intention in correspondence

to issue or file the claim in a US court or have

issued or filed court proceedings in a US court;

and/or

• you have issued or filed proceedings in a US

court and that court has indicated it will accept

jurisdiction, despite the provisions of clause 26 of

this Agreement, and for any reason; and

• the claim is against Trek America Travel Limited,

any of the TUI Travel PLC group of companies, or

any of the third party suppliers who are responsible

for the provision of services in the United States,

including, without limitation, Premiere International

Corp. the following will apply and sets out our

liability to you.

1. The acknowledgement of risk, assumption of

risk and responsibility and release of liability as

detailed at Exhibit “A” that all the members of your

party have signed will apply in full to your contract

and Trek America Travel Limited, any of the TUI

Travel PLC group of companies, and any of the

third parties involved in the provision of services,

including but not limited to Premiere International

Corp. may rely on the provisions and exclusions

of liability contained within this document in its

defense of your claim.

2. MANDATORY ARBITRATION: YOU AGREE THAT

ANY DISPUTE CONCERNING, RELATING OR

REFERRING TO A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DUE TO

INJURY OR DEATH WHICH OCCURS DURING OR

IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOUR AND WHERE

THAT CLAIM IS COMMENCED OR TRANSFERRED

TO US JURISDICTION SHALL BE RESOLVED

EXCLUSIVELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION

ACCORDING TO THE THEN EXISTING RULES OF

THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION

IN AN ARBITRATION CONDUCTED IN ATLANTA,

GEORGIA, U.S.A. SUCH PROCEEDINGS WILL

BE GOVERNED BY SUBSTANTIVE DELAWARE

LAW. THE DISPUTE WILL BE RESOLVED BY A

SINGLE ARBITRATOR WHO MUST BE A LAWYER

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE COURTS OF

AT LEAST ONE STATE IN THE UNITED STATES

AND HAVE A MINIMUM OF FIFTEEN YEARS

OF EXPERIENCE IN CIVIL LITIGATION. THE

ARBITRATOR SO DESCRIBED WILL BE SELECTED

BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION.

EACH PARTY TO THE DISPUTE SHALL HAVE

THE RIGHT ON A SINGLE OCCASION TO VETO

THE DESIGNATION OF AN ARBITRATOR SO

SELECTED. THERE WILL BE JUDICIAL REVIEW

OF THE ARBITRATOR’S DECISION IF EITHER SIDE

CAN SHOW PLAIN ERROR IN THE APPLICATION

OF LAW OR BE ABLE TO SHOW AN ABUSE

OF DISCRETION WITH RESPECT TO FACTUAL

FINDINGS. THE PARTIES WAIVE THE RIGHT TO

RELY ON ANY STATE LAW OR STATUTE WHICH

CREATES AN EXCEPTION TO ENFORCEMENT

OF THE REQUIREMENT THAT DISPUTES BE

RESOLVED PURSUANT TO ARBITRATION IN THE

MANNER SET FORTH HEREIN.

3. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTION OR LEGAL

PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY THE CUSTOMER

IN US JURISDICTION, THE PARTIES HEREBY

SPECIFICALLY AND KNOWINGLY IRREVOCABLY

AND FOREVER RELINQUISH AND WAIVE ANY

RIGHTS THAT EITHER PARTY MIGHT HAVE TO

DEMAND A JURY TRIAL.

4. WHERE THE CUSTOMER CHOOSES OR

THREATENS TO BRING A CLAIM UNDER THIS

CONTRACT (OR RELATED IN ANY WAY TO THE

TOUR) IN THE US COURTS ANY ACTIONS AND

PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT HEREUNDER SHALL

BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

DELAWARE, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS

OF LAW PRINCIPLES. IF THE RIGHT TO SEEK

ARBITRATION IS FOR ANY REASON WAIVED

BY BOTH PARTIES, OR IF JUDICIAL REVIEW OF

ANY ARBITRATION DECISION IS SOUGHT, ANY

ACTION OR LEGAL PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE

ANY PROVISION HEREOF, OR BASED ON ANY

RIGHT ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATING TO,

THIS AGREEMENT (OR WITH RESPECT TO

ANY LEGAL CLAIM WHATSOEVER RELATED

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Start End Tour Tour plus date date only flights from*

2010

22 Nov 28 Nov £839 £1,439

20 Dec 26 Dec £899 £1,499

2011

24 Jan 30 Jan £899 £1,499

21 Feb 27 Feb £899 £1,499

14 Mar 20 Mar £899 £1,499

04 Apr 10 Apr £949 £1,549

18 Apr 24 Apr £949 £1,549

23 May 29 May £949 £1,549

20 Jun 26 Jun £949 £1,549

11 Jul 17 Jul £999 £1,809

25 Jul 31 Jul £999 £1,809

08 Aug 14 Aug £999 £1,809

15 Aug 21 Aug £999 £1,809

29 Aug 04 Sep £999 £1,599

05 Sep 11 Sep £999 £1,599

12 Sep 18 Sep £999 £1,599

19 Sep 25 Sep £999 £1,599

03 Oct 09 Oct £999 £1,599

25 Oct 31 Oct £999 £1,599

21 Nov 27 Nov £949 £1,549

19 Dec 25 Dec £999 £1,599

2012

23 Jan 29 Jan £949 £1,549

20 Feb 26 Feb £949 £1,549

12 Mar 18 Mar £999 £1,599

02 Apr 08 Apr £999 £1,599

Departs Las Vegas Tour code: PCZ* Flight prices are subject to availability

Tour Details: Highlights:

Grand Canyon sunrise or sunset

Scenic walks and hikes

National Parks and monuments:

Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley

and the Grand Canyon

What’s Included: Professional tour leader,

private transportation and all

accommodation.

Grand Canyon IMAX Theater.

Accommodation: 6 hotel nights shown as (H) in the

itinerary.

Optional Activities: Scenic helicopter flight in the Grand

Canyon; Western horseback riding;

Navajo guided backroads tour in

Monument Valley.

Canyons & Indian Lands7 Day Lodging Tour

Situated in some of the most spectacular settings of the Southwest,

this popular tour provides fabulous walking and sightseeing

opportunities across three National Parks and the breathtaking

Monument Valley.

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Monument Valley

Bryce Canyon NP

Grand Canyon NP

Zion NP

Day 1/2 Las Vegas > Zion National

Park (H) Zion National Park mixes

peaceful beauty with powerful

landscapes. The tree-lined Virgin

River supports fragile flora and

fauna as it meanders below massive,

cathedral-like sandstone walls,

soaring several thousand feet into

the sky. Zion National Park has a

wide variety of trails to choose from,

to let you explore its high cliffs and

cascading waterfalls. If you are

feeling ambitious, enjoy the park’s

most famous challenge - Angels

Landing - and be rewarded with one

of the most breathtaking panoramas

you will ever lay eyes on.

Day 3 Bryce Canyon National Park (H)

‘Mysterious’ and ‘out of this world’,

are just a couple of descriptions

offered by past visitors enchanted by

Bryce Canyon National Park. With

plenty of time to take advantage of

the park’s incredible system of trails,

you will encounter a kaleidoscope

of colours and a fantasyland of rock

spires, that will leave you searching

for your own description for this

bizzare landscape.

Day 4 Monument Valley (H)

Home of the Navajo community, this

special place is a perfect setting for

incredible sunsets and sunrises. Opt

to take a Navajo-guided backroads

tour off the beaten track and

experience the rich Native American

culture of this tribe and an incredible

array of rock formations.

Day 5-6 Grand Canyon National

Park (H) No introduction is required

here, but a two-night stop certainly

is! This national landmark is 18

miles wide, 277 miles long and over

a mile deep, making it one of the

largest canyon systems in the world.

Stroll the meandering South Rim

Trail, hike your way down to Plateau

Point, opt for a scenic flight or simply

relax at the canyon’s edge and enjoy

a spectacular sunset over one the

world’s natural wonders.

Day 7 Grand Canyon National Park >

Las Vegas Back to civilisation and the

bright lights of Las Vegas for the end

of this incredible adventure.For a 10 day walking tour of this

region, please see our National

Parks Walk tour on page 32.


Tour Details Highlights:

Eight days rafting upto Class IV

whitewater rapids on the Grand

Canyon’s Colorado River

Gourmet meals prepared daily

on the river

Hike and swim in side canyons

National Park: Grand Canyon

What’s Included:

Rafting guide/boatman, private

transportation, camping fees and

equipment.

All meals and soft drinks whilst

camping.

Accommodation: 7 nights camping.

Grand Canyon Rafting8 Day Rafting Tour

Rafting through the heart of the Grand Canyon is truly an adventure of a

lifetime. It took the Colorado River millions of years to create, but you can

experience the full length and breadth in only 8 days. Explore areas of the

Grand Canyon only found from the water, including immense caverns,

emerald pools and waterfalls.

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Day 1 Las Vegas > Lees Ferry Meet

the group in the lobby of the departure

hotel at 5:00am for transfer to historic

Lees Ferry to begin your journey.

Day 2-7 Colorado River/Grand

Canyon National Park The Grand

Canyon offers the most spectacular

geological extravaganza on earth.

Despite being a desert setting, plants

and wildlife thrive. Cacti, wild flowers,

Bighorn sheep, mule deer, coyotes

and ringtail cats may be seen along

the banks, while overhead many

species of birds may be observed,

including hawks, golden eagles,

falcons, great blue herons and egrets.

You will have the opportunity to hike

and swim in side canyons, as well as

running class IV whitewater rapids.

Due to the length of river covered on

this tour, specially crafted motorised

rafts are used for safety and comfort.

These allow ample supplies to be

carried for the entire journey and are

roomier and more stable than rowed

boats, so travellers of all fitness levels

can enjoy this incredible experience.

You can travel light - the climate is

mild, and just a few changes of clothes

are needed. We supply waterproof river

bags and camera boxes, so that you

can focus on enjoying the sights and

sounds of the river, its hidden trails,

secluded riverside campsites and

stunning canyon sunrises and sunsets.

Day 8 Colorado River > Las Vegas

Your journey comes to an end with an

exhilarating jet boat ride along Lake

Mead and transfer back to the hotel.


2011

16 Apr 23 Apr £1,729 £2,329

21 Apr 28 Apr £1,729 £2,329

07 May 14 May £1,729 £2,329

14 May 21 May £1,729 £2,329

21 May 28 May £1,729 £2,329

28 May 04 Jun £1,729 £2,329

04 Jun 11 Jun £1,729 £2,329

11 Jun 18 Jun £1,729 £2,329

18 Jun 25 Jun £1,729 £2,329

25 Jun 02 Jul £1,729 £2,329

02 Jul 09 Jul £1,729 £2,539

09 Jul 16 Jul £1,729 £2,539

16 Jul 23 Jul £1,729 £2,539

23 Jul 30 Jul £1,729 £2,539

30 Jul 06 Aug £1,729 £2,539

06 Aug 13 Aug £1,729 £2,539

13 Aug 20 Aug £1,729 £2,539

20 Aug 27 Aug £1,729 £2,539

27 Aug 03 Sep £1,729 £2,329

03 Sep 10 Sep £1,729 £2,329

10 Sep 17 Sep £1,729 £2,329

Departs Las Vegas Tour code: FGC* Flight prices are subject to availability.

For a full list of dates and prices for this tour

please see our website.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

We contribute $8 per person to support the Grand Canyon Conservation Fund - a non-profit organisation working directly with conservation groups such as Friends of the River, Grand Canyon Trust and others to further research and protect the Grand Canyon.

BEGINNER’S WELCOME!

No previous rafting experience is required; however, we do suggest that you are confident in and around water and are willing to live without a mobile phone signal for the duration of the trip! Can’t swim? Not a problem. We will supply US Coast Guard approved life preservers, and each person is required to wear one at all times when aboard the boat.



2011

21 Apr 28 Apr £729 £1299

13 May 20 May £729 £1299

10 Jun 17 Jun £789 £1359

08 Jul 15 Jul £789 £1579

29 Jul 05 Aug £829 £1619

19 Aug 26 Aug £829 £1619

09 Sep 16 Sep £829 £1399

07 Oct 14 Oct £789 £1359

Departs San Francisco Tour code: PCC* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Dramatic Big Sur coastline

Towering coastal redwoods

Luxury tent camp in sunny

Santa Barbara

City tour of Hollywood

Sightseeing in San Diego

Las Vegas buffet dinner

What’s Included:

Professional tour leader, private

transportation, camping fees,

equipment and accommodation.

All meals whilst camping.

Accommodation: 4 nights camping, 1 night luxury tent

camp and 2 hotel nights shown as

(H) in the itinerary.

Optional Activities: Sea kayaking; SeaWorld Adventure

Park; San Diego Zoo; Las Vegas

limo tour; clubs and casinos; Scenic

walks and hikes.

California Coast & Vegas8 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

From the Golden Gates of San Francisco Bay to the bright lights and

crazy nights of Las Vegas, this comfortably paced one week tour

highlights the best of coastal California and the renowned entertainment

oasis of America’s Desert Southwest.

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San Diego

PacificOcean

Santa Barbara

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

Carmel

Day 1/2 San Francisco > Carmel

Leave the ‘city by the bay’ behind,

travelling south to Monterey Bay and

Carmel. Once known as the sardine

capital of the world and immortalized

in John Steinbeck’s classic novel

Cannery Row, the region is now a

popular tourist area and gateway to

Big Sur.

Day 3 Santa Barbara Follow the

world famous US Highway 1 south

through the dramatic Big Sur

area, with its rugged shoreline,

winding roads and towering coastal

redwoods. Passing from temperate

forests to fertile coastal plains, this

stop is Santa Barbara – playground

of the stars.

Day 4 Los Angeles (H) Names

like Santa Monica, Venice Beach,

Hollywood and the Sunset Strip carry

a lot of weight in today’s world of

popular culture. Whether you’re a

star-gazer, sun-seeker or just want

to shop-til-you-drop, LA’s fast pace

and crazy tastes won’t let you down.

Day 5/6 San Diego It’s not hard to

figure out why San Diego is always

in the Top 10 best big cities to live in

the US. With an average temperature

of 72F (22C) and over 260 days of

sunshine a year, a healthy outdoor

lifestyle prevails and is evident by the

many popular beaches and outdoor

attractions, such as SeaWorld and

the San Diego Zoo.

Day 7 Las Vegas (H) Continue

the journey inland over the San

Bernardino Range and across the

Mojave Desert to a city like no other.

From its humble beginnings as an

oasis crossroad, Las Vegas has

grown in size and status to become

the undisputed adult entertainment

capital of the world. Celebrate the

last night with your newfound friends

and indulge yourself in one of Las

Vegas’ world famous ‘all-you-can-eat’

buffets. Well fed and raring to go,

make the most of your time in one of

the clubs, casinos or A-list shows.

Day 8 Las Vegas Enjoy a relaxing

stroll of The Strip before checking

out of the hotel at your leisure for the

end of the tour.

For a 13 day camping and

lodging tour of this region,

please see our California Coast

and Western National Parks

tour on page 17.



2011

28 May 06 Jun £929 £1509

18 Jun 27 Jun £999 £1579

09 Jul 18 Jul £999 £1799

30 Jul 08 Aug £1059 £1859

13 Aug 22 Aug £1059 £1859

27 Aug 05 Sep £1059 £1639

10 Sep 19 Sep £1059 £1639

24 Sep 03 Oct £999 £1579

Departs Denver Tour code: PSH* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Whitewater rafting on the

Arkansas River


Native American experience

Rocky Mountain scenery

Adventurous optional activities


Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa

Verde, Monument Valley and the

Grand Canyon

What’s Included:



equipment.


Accommodation: 7 nights camping and 2 hotel nights

shown as (H) in the itinerary.

Optional Activities: Grand Canyon helicopter flight;

Navajo Indian guided backroads tour;

Scenic walks and hikes.

Southwest Highlights10 Day Camping Tour

From snow-covered peaks and alpine forests to red-rock canyons,

spires, buttes and mesas, traverse the mighty Rocky Mountains into

the Desert Southwest for an in-depth experience of this diverse and

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Day 1 Denver > Arkansas River

Leaving the Mile High City behind,

ascend numerous 10,000 ft passes

and venture deep into the Rocky

Mountain wilderness. Enjoy an

exhilarating included whitewater

rafting trip on the wild Arkansas

River, or perhaps relax at the local

hot springs.

Day 2/3 Rocky Mountains Continue

west across the Rockies and over the

Continental Divide with plenty of time

to hike and enjoy the miles of trail. Visit

one of Colorado’s iconic old mining

towns or the Black Canyon of the

Gunnison at almost 3000 ft deep.

Day 4/5 Moab (H) Known as the

adventure capital of America, Moab

offers a plethora of adrenaline-

pumping activities such as mountain

biking, rafting and 4x4 tours. Or for

more relaxing pursuits, go hiking

for stunning views of Arches and

Canyonlands National Parks.

Day 6 Mesa Verde NP The

Anasazi people, or ‘Ancient Ones’

to the Navajo, created whole cities

of mud and stone carved from the

cliff-face of pine covered mesas,

before climatic change forced them to

abandon their early civilization for a

more nomadic lifestyle.

Day 7 Monument Valley Monument

Valley is of great historic and spiritual

significance to the Native American

people of the Desert Southwest. Rain

God Mesa towers over the valley

below and the local Navajo share

with you their knowledge of their rich

culture and tradition.

Day 8/9 Grand Canyon NP Carved

from the soft stone of the Kaibab

Plateau, the Grand Canyon is over 277

miles long and a mile deep. Walk the

West Rim Trail or venture down the

Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point, for

a panoramic view from the rim of the

inner gorge.

Day 10 Grand Canyon > Las Vegas

It wouldn’t be the highlights without

the bright lights of Las Vegas. What

better way to finish a fantastic

Southwest experience than by

celebrating on the larger than life Las

Vegas Boulevard.

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Start End Tour Tour plus date date only fl ights from*

2011

30 May 11 Jun £1289 £1819

20 Jun 02 Jul £1389 £1919

11 Jul 23 Jul £1389 £2129

25 Jul 06 Aug £1469 £2209

15 Aug 27 Aug £1529 £2269

29 Aug 10 Sep £1529 £2059

26 Sep 08 Oct £1389 £1919

Departs Los Angeles Tour code: PW2* Flight prices are subject to availability.

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California Coast & Western National Parks13 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles for the laid back streets

of San Francisco, then on to some of America’s premier National

Parks, including Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. Top it off with the

excitement of Las Vegas and some beach time in San Diego for the

perfect western adventure.

Day 1 Los Angeles > Pacifi c Coast (H)

It’s not too long after leaving LA that

you start to relax and the adventure

begins. Sit back and enjoy the

view en route to Big Sur’s dramatic

coastline and ancient redwood

forests.

Day 2/3 San Francisco (H) Fall for

San Francisco’s pace and charm at

Fisherman’s Wharf, in Chinatown and

on the trendy hillside heights. And

what better way to experience the

‘City by the Bay’ than on an included

sunset sailboat cruise?

Day 4/5 Yosemite NP Yosemite Valley

offers unparalleled views, pristine

wilderness and abundant wildlife.

Whether it’s on a quiet stroll along

the Merced River or by the stunning

Nevada Falls, Yosemite is sure to

impress.

Day 6 Great Basin The Giant

Sequoias and soaring granite cliffs

give way to the parched desert

landscape of the Great Basin and the

chance to enjoy another night under

the stars.

Day 7 Zion NP (H) Hiking provides a

great way to explore the meandering

Virgin River, surrounded by

cathedral-like sandstone walls.

Day 8/9 Grand Canyon NP

Desert turns to pine covered

plateaus, as the earth opens up to

reveal one of the world’s natural

wonders. Follow one of the many

trails for an in-depth experience

or opt to take to the air on a scenic

fl ight for a bird’s-eye view.

Day 10/11 Las Vegas (H)

Pamper yourself in luxury and

decadence! Whether it’s indulging

in an all-you-can-eat buffet, trying

your luck at one of the world famous

casinos or partying the night

away, Las Vegas is the ultimate

entertainment experience.

Day 12 San Diego (H) Crossing the

Mojave Desert and heading for the

California shores, the excitement

builds in anticipation of your fi rst

glimpse of the sea. Enjoy an

unforgettable sunset over the Pacifi c,

before a night out on Mission Beach

or in the trendy Gaslamp Quarter.

Day 13 San Diego > Los Angeles

Enjoy a relaxing morning and

one last swim or a bit of souvenir

shopping, before the drive back to

Los Angeles with memories of the

West, not soon forgotten.


Sunset sailboat cruise

Walk the Golden Gate Bridge


Walk amongst Giant Sequoias

City tours of San Francisco and

Hollywood

National Parks: Yosemite, Zion

and the Grand Canyon

What’s Included:







Optional Activities: Las Vegas clubs and casinos; Cycling

in Yosemite Valley; Grand Canyon

scenic fl ight; Limo in Las Vegas;

San Diego Zoo; SeaWorld Adventure

Park; San Francisco cable cars.

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San Francisco

San Diego

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Las Vegas

Yosemite NP

Los Angeles

Great Basin

Zion NP

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For an 8 day camping tour of

this region, please see our

California Coast and Vegas tour

on page 15.



2011

15 May 28 May £1279 £1879

26 Jun 09 Jul £1379 £1979

10 Jul 23 Jul £1379 £2189

24 Jul 06 Aug £1459 £2269

07 Aug 20 Aug £1459 £2269

11 Sep 24 Sep £1379 £1979

02 Oct 15 Oct £1279 £1879

Departs Las Vegas Tour code:PNA* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Western Ranch stay including

horseback riding and home

cooked meals

Native American experience


Zion, Bryce, Arches, Mesa Verde,

Canyonlands, Monument Valley,

Canyon de Chelly and the Grand

Canyon

What’s Included:



equipment.


Accommodation: 11 nights camping and 2 nights

Western Ranch.

Optional Activities: Grand Canyon scenic flight; Mountain

biking; Navajo guided backroads

tour; Float trip on the Colorado River;

Scenic walks and hikes.

Native American Lands14 Day Camping Tour

Walk in the footsteps of the Navajo people and their ancient ancestors

who roamed these sacred lands. Visit centuries old Anasazi Indian

cliff dwellings, view the spectacular Grand Canyon, camp among the

sweeping mesas of Monument Valley and spend an unforgettable two

night stay on an authentic Western Ranch.

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Canyon de Chelly NM

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Zion NP Moab

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Canyon NP

Mesa Verde NP

Day 1/2 Las Vegas > Zion NP

Travel north to the red rock buttes

and mesas of southern Utah and

spend a full day exploring the

towering cliffs, canyons and hanging

gardens of Zion National Park.

Day 3 Bryce NP Described by

Ebenezer Bryce as ‘a hell of a place to

lose a cow’, Bryce Canyon is a maze of

red, orange, pink and white ‘hoodoos’

created by erosion from ice and rain.

Day 4/5 Western Ranch (H) Try out

life on an authentic Western Ranch

nestled in the secluded high country

of central Utah. Ranch house cabin

accommodation, horseback riding and

home cooked meals are all included

in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Day 6-8 Moab Walk, hike, bike or raft

to explore the unequaled diversity of

this unique and unforgettable area;

home to Arches and Canyonlands

National Parks.

Day 9 Mesa Verde NP Crossing

over the border into southwestern

Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park

rewards visitors with close-up views

of the ancient Anasazi Indian cliff

dwellings.

Day 10 Monument Valley Enjoy

a stunning sunset over towering

sandstone spires or opt for a Navajo

guided backroads tour to experience

and learn more about their

fascinating history and culture.

Day 11 Canyon de Chelly NM Well

off the tourist trail, Canyon de

Chelly National Monument offers

stunning natural beauty and a rarely

seen glimpse of pre-historic Native

American existence.

Day 12/13 Grand Canyon NP From

wonders of the ancient world to

wonders of the natural world, the

sheer size and beauty of the Grand

Canyon is sure to amaze even the

most experienced of travellers.

Day 14 Grand Canyon NP > Las Vegas

It’s back to the modern world, where

Las Vegas (or ‘The Meadows’ in

Spanish) has transformed itself over

the ages from a dusty crossroads into

a beacon of modern ‘civilization’.

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2011

17 May 29 May £1,149 £1,679

07 Jun 19 Jun £1,249 £1,779

21 Jun 03 Jul £1,249 £1,779

12 Jul 24 Jul £1,249 £1,999

26 Jul 07 Aug £1,299 £2,049

09 Aug 21 Aug £1,299 £2,049

23 Aug 04 Sep £1,299 £1,829

06 Sep 18 Sep £1,249 £1,779

20 Sep 02 Oct £1,249 £1,779

11 Oct 23 Oct £1,199 £1,729

Departs San Francisco Tour code: PWD* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Navajo guided backroads tour

of Monument Valley


Tour of Las Vegas Strip

City tour of San Francisco


Yosemite, Zion, Bryce, Monument

Valley and the Grand Canyon

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equipment.


Accommodation: 11 nights camping and 1 hotel night


Optional Activities: Western horseback ride; Grand

Canyon helicopter flight; Navajo

jewellery market; IMAX Theater.

Western Dream13 Day Camping Tour

The Western Dream explores the very best National Parks and the

adventurous activities that they offer, from hiking to horseback riding.

Explore the narrows of Zion Canyon, discover Monument Valley by land or

fly high above the Grand Canyon for a true taste of American adventure.

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Los Angeles

Grand Canyon NP

Lake Powell

San Francisco

Las Vegas

Yosemite NP

Monument Valley

Zion NP

Bryce Canyon NP

Great Basin

Day 1 San Francisco > Yosemite NP

After a morning visit to the spectacular

Golden Gate Bridge and a brief tour of

San Francisco, we head east through

California’s historic gold country.

Day 2/3 Yosemite NP Bike or wander

the meadows or take a dip in the

Merced River and enjoy hiking one

of the many trails. Leave the crowds

behind and take in the famous sites of

Yosemite Falls, Nevada Falls and Half

Dome. The views are breathtaking,

especially the granite formations of El

Capitan and Cathedral Rocks.

Day 4 Great Basin Desert From

Yosemite’s towering sequoias, we

continue through the Sierra Nevadas

to a campground in the high desert.

Day 5/6 Zion NP Savour two days in

Zion to hike to Emerald Pools, climb

to Angels Landing, or mountain bike.

Day 7 Bryce Canyon NP With its

unique turrets and spires, explore the

area with a hike on either the Queen’s

Garden, Navajo Loop or Peekaboo

Loop trails, before a short drive to

our campsite at Kodachrome Basin

State Park.

Day 8 Lake Powell Enjoy a day of

relaxation in the sun by beautiful Lake

Powell or explore the area on foot.

Day 9 Monument Valley These

Navajo Tribal Lands are a true

photographer’s paradise. Discover

some of the area’s hidden secrets

on an included backroads tour with

a Navajo guide. There is also ample

time to relax, browse the local crafts

and view the valley’s stunning sunset.

Day 10/11 Grand Canyon NP The

awesome Grand Canyon is a stop

to remember. Take a scenic flight,

a ranger-guided nature walk along

the rim or for the more adventurous

hike into the canyon to get a better

appreciation of its scale and grandeur.

Day 12 Las Vegas (H) Leaving nature

behind, the neon splendour of Las

Vegas is a sharp contrast. Relax by the

pool before a big night of bright lights,

casinos and world class shows!

Day 13 Las Vegas > Los Angeles

On our final day we cross the great

Mojave Desert, before saying our fond

farewells in Los Angeles.



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01 Aug 14 Aug £2179 £2979

15 Aug 28 Aug £2299 £3099

06 Sep 19 Sep £2179 £2759

19 Sep 02 Oct £2179 £2759

Departs Seattle Tour code: PNW* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Western ranch stay, with

home cooked meals included

Whitewater rafting on

Snake River

Natural hot springs

Follow the Oregon Trail

Coastal Rainforests

National Parks: Glacier,

Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Mt

Rainier and Olympic

What’s Included:

Professional tour leader,


accommodation.

Accommodation: 1 night Ranch stay and 12 hotel

nights shown as (H) in the itinerary.

Optional Activities: Canoeing; Horseback riding; Country

western saloon; Horse and buggy

ride; Mountain biking; Seattle Space

Needle; Scenic walks and hikes.

Northwest Park Lodges14 Day Lodging Tour

Enjoy some of North America’s most spectacular scenery and abundant

wildlife in the comfort of the area’s most characterful accommodation.

From an authentic western ranch stay to classic National Park lodges,

immerse yourself in the great outdoors and wake with the wilderness

at your doorstep.

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IDAHO

ALBERTA

Mt. Rainier NP

Seattle

Jackson

Yellowstone NP

Montana Ranch

Glacier NP

Baker City

Coeur D’Alene

Olympic NP

Day 1 Seattle > Coeur D’Alene (H)

Travel west over the Cascade

Mountains into Idaho, where the

shores of Lake Coeur D’Alene offer

fantastic hiking opportunities and a

perfect start to the tour.

Day 2/3 Glacier NP (H) Continue

northeast into Montana and Glacier

National Park. Jump on board the free

shuttle bus for spectacular glacial

scenery and abundant wildlife viewing.

Day 4 Montana Ranch (H) Enjoy an

evening at an authentic Western

Ranch nestled deep in the wilderness

of the northern Rockies, complete

with camaraderie around an open fire

and two hearty home cooked meals.

Day 5/6 Yellowstone NP (H) Originally

protected for its unique geothermal

features such as mud pools and

geysers, Yellowstone is the world’s first

National Park and home to countless

bears, bison, elk and wolves.

Day 7/8 Jackson, Wyoming (H) Get

ready for a white knuckle ride on

an included rafting trip down the

infamous Snake River, then steady

your nerves with a relaxing drink at

the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar.

Day 9 Baker City (H) Follow in the

footsteps of the famous explorers

Lewis and Clark, and re-trace the route

of the Oregon Trail west across the

beautiful expanse of southern Idaho.

Day 10/11 Mt Rainier NP (H) Then it’s

on to the stunning snow covered peak

of Mount Rainier, where 260 miles of

well maintained trails wind through a

varied terrain, from old growth forest to

subalpine meadows, offering plenty of

different hiking options.

Day 12/13 Olympic NP (H) From

the crashing waves of the Pacific

coast through coastal rainforests

to glacier capped peaks, this is a

primeval sanctuary for humans and

wild creatures alike; over 95% of

Olympic National Park is a designated

wilderness area.

Day 14 Olympic NP > Seattle Making

our way back to the Emerald City, there’s

time to enjoy Seattle’s lively Pike’s Place

Market and the stunning views from the

Space Needle, over 600 feet high!

HISTORIC LODGES:

This tour overnights in the following historic National Park lodges: Glacier, Yellowstone, Mt Rainier and Olympic. Early bookings are recommended for these exclusive destinations.

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National Park Lodges16 Day Lodging Tour

A perfect tour for those looking to experience some of North America’s

greatest National Parks and wildlife, while enjoying the luxurious

comfort of their most historic and remote lodges. An incredible

journey, from ancient sequoias to hidden lakes and deserted canyons,

this tour really uncovers the great American outdoors.

Day 1/2 San Francisco > Yosemite NP

(H) Enjoy two nights at the historic

Wawona Lodge. Spend a full day

exploring the park’s waterfalls and

spectacular glacier-hewn valleys,

before returning to the lodge to relax.

Day 3/4 Lake Tahoe (H)/Idaho (H)

Journey to the vibrant forest and

deep blue of Lake Tahoe, with a

chance to delve into the vast desert

for some grand scenery.

Day 5/6 Yellowstone NP (H) The

world’s first National Park and

home to a huge variety of wildlife

including grizzly bears, wolves, bison

and elk. Explore the park’s majestic

wilderness and extraordinary

geysers, before relaxing at the

historic Lake Yellowstone Lodge.

Day 7 Jackson, Wyoming (H)

Travelling through Grand Teton

National Park, visit Jackson and

enjoy a friendly and authentic old

west experience. Jackson is now

home to urban cowboys, cafes and

western style saloons!

Day 8 Salt Lake City (H) Take

advantage of a free afternoon to

photograph the city’s beautifully

landscaped grounds, six-spired

granite Salt Lake Temple and the

domed Tabernacle, home of the

Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Day 9/10 Moab (H) Continue on to

Arches National Park, home to over

2,000 natural sandstone arches as

well as the brilliant Delicate Arch trail

and soak up the incredible vistas.

Day 11 Monument Valley (H) A

Navajo guided tour will provide a

unique insight into the ancestral

homeland and culture of this tribe.

Day 12/13 Grand Canyon NP (H)

Enjoy a two night lodge stay located

right on the edge of the less-

travelled North Rim. After exploring

the natural beauty of the Canyon,

retire to the lodge, located right

on the rim, to relax and take in the

expansive views of the Canyon, not to

mention the glorious sunset!

Day 14/15 Zion NP (H) Choose to

walk amongst the towering cliffs,

challenge your courage in a small

narrow canyon or ascend more

than 600 metres to Angels Landing,

rightfully regarded as one of the

most remarkable trails in America’s

National Park system.

Day 16 Zion NP > Las Vegas Heading

back to Vegas, its sadly time to finish

this trip of a lifetime.


2011

06 Jun 21 Jun £2,399 £2,969

05 Jul 20 Jul £2,499 £3,289

01 Aug 16 Aug £2,599 £3,389

06 Sep 21 Sep £2,599 £3,169

20 Sep 05 Oct £2,499 £3,069

Departs San Francisco Tour code: PNL* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Navajo Indian guided backroads

tour of Monument Valley

Welcome dinner at Yosemite

National Park




Yosemite, Yellowstone, Arches,

Canyonlands, Monument Valley,

Grand Canyon and Zion

What’s Included:



accommodation.

Accommodation: 15 hotel/lodge nights shown as (H) in

the itinerary.

Optional Activities: Western horseback riding;

Whitewater rafting (in season);

Grand Canyon scenic plane flight;

Country western saloon; Horse and

buggy ride; Hummer tour; Rodeo (in

season); Mountain biking; National

Park hikes.

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San Francisco

Lake Tahoe

Yellowstone NP

Jackson

Salt Lake City

Las Vegas

Yosemite NP

Monument Valley

Zion NPArches NP/ Moab

Idaho

HISTORIC LODGES:

This tour overnights in the following historic National Park lodges: Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Zion. Early bookings are recommended for these exclusive destinations.

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For an 18 day camping tour of

this region, please see our Best

of the West tour on page 22.



2011

22 May 08 Jun £1,529 £2,099

26 Jun 13 Jul £1,649 £2,219

24 Jul 10 Aug £1,759 £2,549

21 Aug 07 Sep £1,759 £2,549

18 Sep 05 Oct £1,679 £2,249

Departs San Francisco Tour code: PBW* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Navajo Indian guided backroads

tour of Monument Valley


Walk the Golden Gate Bridge



Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand

Teton, Arches, Canyonlands,

Monument Valley, Grand Canyon

and Zion

What’s Included:



equipment.


Accommodation: 16 nights camping and 1 hotel night


Optional Activities: Whitewater rafting; IMAX Theater;

Western horseback riding; Country

western saloon; Horse and buggy

ride; Grand Canyon helicopter flight;

Extreme Hummer tour or Mountain

biking in Moab; Sunset sail at Lake

Tahoe.

Best of the West18 Day Camping Tour

This tour polishes the real ‘Jewels in the Crown’ of America’s National

Parks. Yosemite, Yellowstone and the magnificent Grand Canyon lead

the way. With an included Navajo Indian guided tour of Monument

Valley, you are sure to be amazed at every turn!CALIFORNIA

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Grand Canyon NP

San Francisco

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Jackson

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Las Vegas

Yosemite NP

Monument Valley

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Lake Tahoe

Nevada

Day 1/2 San Francisco > Yosemite NP

After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge,

enjoy an afternoon under the mighty

sequoias, before setting up camp.

Stroll under Yosemite Falls or hike to El

Capitan on your second day.

Day 3/4 Lake Tahoe/Nevada From

Yosemite, continue on to shimmering

Lake Tahoe’s wooded trails and then in

stark contrast, the vast Nevada desert.

Day 5/6 Yellowstone NP The first

National Park in the world, Yellowstone

is home to Old Faithful Geyser and

most of America’s big mammals,

including buffalo, elk, wolves and bear.

Day 7/8 Jackson, Wyoming Journeying

through the Grand Teton range, we reach

Jackson - a lovely mountain town that

offers high trails, horse riding, rafting

and real-life cowboys!

Day 9 Salt Lake City (H) We stay in Salt

Lake City, the capital of Utah, at the

foot of the Wasatch mountains, before

continuing south to Utah’s adventure

capital, Moab.

Day 10-12 Moab Take a sunset stroll to

Delicate Arch, mountain bike, float down

the Colorado River on a scenic rafting

trip, or opt for a guided 4x4 tour.

Day 13 Monument Valley Met by

a Navajo guide, enjoy an included

backroads tour of the Monument Valley

Tribal Lands. Learn about the history

and culture of the Navajo people, hear

how Native Americans have embraced

this harsh environment, and top it off

with a spectacular desert sunset.

Day 14/15 Grand Canyon NP Prepare for

your first awe-inspiring view of the Grand

Canyon. Venture down the Bright Angel

Trail to Plateau Point, or stroll along the

more leisurely West Rim Trail. Opt to end

the day with a scenic flight high above

the Colorado River or take in the IMAX

film, ‘The Grand Canyon Experience’.

Day 16/17 Zion NP With spectacular

scenery and diverse backdrops,

there’s a great variety of hiking trails

available. Take the challenge and

hike up to Angels Landing or enjoy a

leisurely stroll in the valley or to the

Emerald Pools.

Day 18 Zion NP > Las Vegas Leaving

Zion National Park, we cruise into Las

Vegas to finish this trip of a lifetime!

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region, please see our National

Park Lodges tour on page 21.



2011

29 May 25 Jun £2379 £2919

19 Jun 16 Jul £2549 £3319

24 Jul 20 Aug £2699 £3469

28 Aug 24 Sep £2699 £3239

Departs San Francisco Tour code: PNP* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Two night ranch stay including all

meals and horseback riding

Whitewater rafting on

Snake River

Guided walks and day hikes


Pt Reyes, Craters of the Moon,

Yellowstone, Grand Teton,

Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce

Canyon, Zion, Monument Valley,

Grand Canyon and Yosemite

What’s Included:




All meals included when camping

and during our 2 night Ranch stay.

Accommodation: 22 camping nights, 2 Ranch nights

and 3 hotel nights shown as (H) in

the itinerary.

Optional Activities: Lake Tahoe sunset catamaran

cruise; Hot springs; Las Vegas

casino and limousine; IMAX

Theater; Grand Canyon scenic flight;

Mountain biking.

National Parks of the West28 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

Soaring peaks, sheer canyons, arid deserts, lush forests, mountain lakes and

Pacific beaches – this tour is for those who want to see it all. Six states, eight

National Parks, a western ranch and two cities thrown in for good measure!

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NP

Grand Canyon NP

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Las Vegas

Pt Reyes

Lake Tahoe

Arches & Canyonlands NP

Yellowstone NP

Monument Valley

Bryce/Zion NP

Grand Tetons NP

Salt Lake City

Craters of the Moon NP

Western Ranch

Nevada

Day 1/2 San Francisco > Point Reyes Point

Reyes National Seashore’s striking coastal

trails provide a warm up for what’s to come.

Day 3/4 Lake Tahoe Trade the coast for

the mountains. Two nights in Lake Tahoe

provides plenty of time for exploring.

Day 5 Nevada Strike out across the beautiful

desolation of the Nevada desert.

Day 6 Craters of the Moon NM ‘Weird and

wonderful’ is the only way to describe the

volcanic landscape of this National Monument.

Day 7/8 Yellowstone NP Nature at it’s best!

Enjoy spouting geysers and boiling mud

pools, spot bison and elk and keep an eye

out for grizzly bears and wolves!

Day 9/10 Grand Teton NP On our way

through the spectacular Jackson Hole, soak

up the scenery of the razor sharp Teton

range. Don’t miss the included Snake River

rafting trip and the nightlife of Jackson.

Day 11 Salt Lake City (H) At the foot of the

snow capped Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake

shows off the most impressive backdrop of

any city in America.

Day 12/13 Arches NP With over 2000

amazing sandstone formations, be sure not

to miss Delicate Arch and Devils Garden.

Day 14 Canyonlands NP Take in the

panoramic views of this rugged red rock

landscape from Dead Horse Point.

Day 15/16 Western Ranch (H) Try real

cowboy life with a ranch house stay; horse-

back riding and home cooked meals included.

Day 17 Bryce Canyon NP Descend the

Navajo Loop trail into a surreal landscape of

golden hoodoos that look like they’re from

another planet.

Day 18/19 Zion NP Hike to Angels Landing

for 360 degree views of the valley far below,

or find tranquility in The Narrows.

Day 20 Monument Valley Awe-inspiring

Monument Valley provides a fascinating

opportunity to experience an optional

backroads tour with a local Navajo guide.

Day 21/22 Grand Canyon NP Before bidding

farewell to the parks of the Desert South-

west, spend some time in the most famous

of them all - the mighty Grand Canyon.

Day 23/24 Las Vegas (H) Enjoy the bright

lights and casinos in the city that never sleeps.

Day 25-27 Sierra Nevadas/Yosemite NP

Hike or bike amidst the spectacular

surroundings of Yosemite National Park.

Day 28 Yosemite NP > San Francisco Return

to San Francisco, America’s favourite city,

for a final farewell.



2011

07 May 18 May £1349 £1839

11 Jun 22 Jun £1449 £1939

24 Sep 05 Oct £1449 £1939

08 Oct 19 Oct £1449 £1939

Departs Houston Tour code: PTR* Flight prices are subject to availability.


History on Republic of Texas

Mountainous desert landscapes

Two night Texan Ranch

experience including horseback

riding and home cooked meals

The Alamo and Riverwalk

Austin’s lively music scene

National Park: Big Bend

What’s Included:





Accommodation: 5 nights camping, 2 nights Texan

Ranch and 4 hotel nights shown as


Optional Activities: Sixth Floor Museum; The Dallas

Heritage Museum; US Presidential

Museum; 4x4 tour; Scenic rafting trip;

Texas ‘Tax Free’ shopping; Scenic

walks and hikes.

Texas Ranger12 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

Texas, otherwise known as The Lone Star State, has a long and colourful

past. As the largest of the lower 48 states, Texas remains a symbol

of independence, strength and the Western way of life, and you’re

guaranteed a big-hearted welcome.

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Odessa Dallas

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Day 1/2 Houston > Dallas (H) Travel from

oil rich Houston to Dallas-Fort Worth.

Visit the ‘grassy knoll’ and Sixth Floor

Museum at Dealey Plaza or step further

back in time at The Dallas Heritage

Museum – a living history museum

depicting life on the Texas range.

Day 3 Odessa (H) Home to the US

Presidential Museum and a display on

the Republic of Texas, which highlights

the brief period of time when Texas

stood as a nation independent from the

otherwise United States. If that’s not

enough, it’s also home to the world’s

largest jackrabbit!

Day 4-6 Big Bend NP Forming the

border with Mexico, Big Bend National

Park follows the Rio Grande River for

250 miles through desert landscape and

mountainous terrain. Explore some of

the parks 3,200 sq miles of Chihuahuan

desert environs, or take advantage of

mid-season temperatures on one of the

many hiking trails.

Day 7/8 Texan Ranch (H) Trade in your

walking shoes for a set of boots with

spurs and a two night stay on a Texan

Ranch. Experience a day in the saddle

on an included western horseback

ride and enjoy the culinary delights of

classic Tex-Mex cowboy cuisine with

hearty home cooked meals and gracious

southern hospitality.

Day 9/10 San Antonio Home to the

famous Alamo Mission and Riverwalk,

San Antonio has a rich and colourful

past with strong cultural links to its

neighbours to the south. The Riverwalk

is a subterranean complex of boutique

shops, bars and restaurants that

meanders for 2.5 miles through the

wooded downtown area.

Day 11 Austin (H) Named after the

‘Father of Texas’, Austin was once the

capital of an independent republic

and remains the seat of today’s

state government. Also home to the

University of Texas, with its liberal

lifestyle and vibrant music scene, Austin

is the self-proclaimed ‘Live music

capital of the world’.

Day 12 Austin > Houston Enjoy a relaxing

morning with breakfast at Guero’s, an

Austin institution, popular with celebrity

diners. Sample the Huevos Rancheros

(rancher’s eggs) or a mexican coffee

before heading up and moving out for the

return to Houston and the end of the tour.

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2011

07 Jun 18 Jun £1329 £1779

19 Jul 30 Jul £1399 £2109

20 Sep 01 Oct £1399 £1849

04 Oct 15 Oct £1399 £1849

Departs Atlanta Tour code: PDB* Flight prices are subject to availability.


The Jack Daniels Distillery

Mississippi Riverboat dinner

cruise

Beale Street blues bars

Mississippi River road

Elvis’ Graceland Mansion

Civil Rights Museum

Cajun culture and cuisine

Party on Bourbon Street

What’s Included:



accommodation.


itinerary.

Optional Activities: Country Music Hall of Fame; The

Grand Ole Opry; Sun Studios;

Country western saloon; Horse and

buggy ride; Swamp tour; Antebellum

mansions; Scenic and historic walks.

Deep South & Delta Blues12 Day Lodging Tour

A journey through America’s cultural and musical heritage; travel back

in time to the beginning of Country and Western music and the birth

of the Blues. Learn how these unique musical genres sprung out of

America’s past and how they have infl uenced popular music today.

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Natchez

Lafayette

Memphis

Birmingham

Day 1/2 Atlanta > Nashville (H)

Stop by the Jack Daniels Distillery

for a serving of southern hospitality

before making your way to Nashville,

the undisputed capital of Country

Music and home to the famous

Wildhorse Saloon and Country Music

Hall of Fame.

Day 3/4 Memphis (H) Legendary

forefathers such as Louis Armstrong,

Muddy Waters and B.B. King helped

to put Beale Street on the music map.

Also home to Sun Studios and Elvis’

Graceland, Memphis has a long and

colourful past.

Day 5 Clarksville (H) See the humble

beginnings of ‘The King’ with a visit

to Elvis’ birthplace home in Tupelo,

Mississippi. Then it’s on to Robert

Johnson’s legendary Crossroads.

Day 6 Natchez (H) Follow the river

road south to the oldest established

settlement on the Mississippi River.

The original capital of the Mississippi

Territory, Natchez, was at the heart of

the slave trade and birthplace of the

Mississippi Riverboat.

Day 7 Lafayette (H) Travel deep

into the Mississippi Delta where

live Cajun and Zydeco music fi lls

the air of Angelle’s Whiskey River

Landing. Enjoy a cold beer and soak

up the scene at what has got to be

one of America’s premier live music

experiences.

Day 8-10 New Orleans (H) An eclectic

mix of European, Creole and Cajun

culture manifests in every aspect of

the architecture, cuisine and musical

scene. Take in the sights and sounds

of Bourbon Street, relax in the Garden

District and step back in time to when

life was as slow and graceful as the

current on an included Mississippi

Riverboat dinner cruise.

Day 11 Birmingham (H) The primary

site of the Civil Rights Movement,

Birmingham, Alabama, is where

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. began his

campaign of civil disobedience and

is home to America’s Civil Rights

Institute and Museum.

Day 12 Birmingham > Atlanta The

journey through the musical history

of the Deep South ends in the modern

day metropolis of Atlanta, known as

the New York of the South.

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2011

17 Jun 30 Jun £1199 £1689

15 Jul 28 Jul £1339 £2049

19 Aug 01 Sep £1439 £2149

16 Sep 29 Sep £1339 £1829

Departs Chicago Tour code: P6X* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Route 66 Museum

Acoma Sky City Pueblo

Crossing the Great Plains

Cowboy and Indian country

Entry to Abraham Lincoln’s

House and museum

St Louis Gateway Arch

National Park: Grand Canyon

What’s Included:







Optional Activities: Drive-in movie theatre; National

Cowboy and Western Heritage

Museum; Meramec Caverns; Grand

Canyon scenic flight; Las Vegas clubs

and casinos; Scenic walks and hikes.

Historic Route 6614 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

In 1938 Route 66, otherwise known as the ‘Mother Road’, became the

first paved highway linking America from east to west. Immortalized

in folklore, cinema and song, Route 66 has become an iconic symbol of

the great American road trip; a journey of adventure, discovery and the

freedom of the open road.

CALIFORNIA

WYOMING

INDI

IOWA

ILLINOIS UTAH

ARIZONA

NEVADA

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

TEXASLOUISIANA

OKLAHOMA

KANSASMISSOURI

NEBRASKA

ARKANSASLos Angeles

Chicago

Grand Canyon NP

Las Vegas

Springfield

St Louis

Joplin

Oklahoma CityAmarillo

Santa FeGallup

Day 1 Chicago > Springfield

Springfield was not only the home

of Abraham Lincoln, but it’s also the

birthplace of corndogs and drive-thru

restaurant service!

Day 2 St Louis The Gateway Arch

commemorates the settlement of

America’s West and it was from here

that countless pioneers set out to

explore and conquer the wild frontier.

Day 3 Joplin Pay a visit to Fred & Red’s

diner for a bowl of their famous chili

and make a night of it at one of Route

66’s last drive-in movie theatres.

Day 4/5 Oklahoma City (H) Welcome

to cowboy country, and what could be

a better introduction to the West than

a visit to the National Cowboy and

Western Heritage Museum.

Day 6 Amarillo Stop by the ‘Official’

Route 66 Museum. Then make your

way to the Big Texan Steak Ranch for a

FREE 72oz steak…if you can eat it all in

less than an hour!

Day 7/8 Santa Fe The Cadillac Ranch

is a Texan version of Stonehenge, with

10 classic cars buried nose down in

the dirt. On the opposite of the cultural

spectrum is Santa Fe, known for its

adobe architecture and new world

spiritualism.

Day 9 Gallup (H) From modern culture

to ancient civilizations, stop by the ‘Sky

City’ ruins on the Acoma Indian Res-

ervation. Gallup is home to a diverse

population, with a third of its resident

being of Native American decent.

Day 10/11 Grand Canyon NP So it’s

not on the original Route 66, but it’s

so close it would be a shame to pass

it by! The Grand Canyon is an iconic

symbol of the Desert Southwest and a

spectacle not to be missed.

Day 12/13 Las Vegas (H) The Snow

Cap Diner makes for a quirky lunch

stop en route to the Hoover Dam.

Then try your luck on the one-armed

bandits or take in a show - Las Vegas

is Americana at its most outrageous.

Day 14 Las Vegas > Los Angeles Follow

the route to the very end and toast

farewell to the Mother Road from Santa

Monica Pier.

AME

RIC

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2011

15 Jun 09 Jul £2429 £2899

20 Jul 13 Aug £2579 £3279

17 Aug 10 Sep £2579 £3279

21 Sep 15 Oct £2429 £2899

Departs New York Tour code: PSN* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Evening illumination visit to

Washington DC monuments

Entrance to Elvis’ Graceland

New Orleans’ Bourbon Street

San Antonio’s trendy Riverwalk


Las Vegas ‘all-you-can-eat’ buffet


Carlsbad Caverns, Monument

Valley, Grand Canyon, Bryce

Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands and

Arches

What’s Included:







Great American Road Trip25 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

Venture from coast to coast, through four time-zones and 13 states, on the

Great American Road Trip. From the metropolitan Northeast, through the Deep

South to the stunning Desert Southwest, this trip evokes Americana at its finest.

AME

RICA

Grand Canyon NP

Zion NP/Bryce Canyon

PacificOcean

Las Vegas Monument Valley

Los Angeles

Atlantic Ocean

New York

Nashville

Virginia

Carlsbad Caverns NP

Washington D.C.

New Orleans

Texas

San Antonio Gulf of Mexico

Memphis

Moab

Santa Fe

Day 1/2 New York Area > Washington DC

(H) Head south to explore monuments

and museums, paying homage to

America’s colourful past.

Day 3 Virginia On to the Commonwealth

of Virginia, where the Appalachian

Mountains dominate the stunning view.

Day 4 Nashville Known as the Music City,

Nashville is the home of ‘Country’.

Day 5 Memphis Continue the music theme

with an included visit to Elvis’ Graceland

and an evening out on Beale Street.

Day 6-8 New Orleans (H) Bourbon Street

and the ‘Big Easy’ are both cultural and

culinary experiences not to be missed.

Day 9 Texas Travel west through the

Mississippi Delta to the great state of Texas,

where everything seems larger than life.

Day 10 /11 San Antonio Home of the

Alamo and Riverwalk, San Antonio is rich

in Western history.

Day 12 Texas The population dwindles as

the rolling hills give way to the parched

deserts of America’s Southwest.

Day 13 Carlsbad Caverns NP Carlsbad

Caverns is a system of around 80

underground caverns and is often called

the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Day 14/15 Santa Fe (H) Southwestern

architecture attracts an artistic

community, who ply their wares through

‘mercados’ and stylish boutiques.

Day 16 /17 Moab The wind, rain and

Colorado River have carved the desert

landscape to create the incredible

Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.

Day 18 Monument Valley Ancestral

home to the Navajo community,

Monument Valley has been immortalized

in legend and countless Western films.

Day 19/20 Grand Canyon NP One of the

world’s natural wonders; nothing can

prepare you for your first glimpse of the

Grand Canyon.

Day 21 Bryce Canyon NP Crimson

canyons and sandstone spires known as

‘hoodoos’ create a stunning sight.

Day 22 Zion NP Zion National Park is a

desert oasis fed by the Virgin River and

countless hanging gardens.

Day 23/24 Las Vegas (H) Casinos, clubs

and cabaret are on offer in the city that’s

made its name with ‘anything goes’.

Day 25 Las Vegas > Los Angeles Your

journey ends with a tour of Hollywood

and memories that will last a lifetime.

Optional Activities: Mississippi riverboat cruise;

Float trip on the Colorado River;

Western horseback ride; Grand

Canyon helicopter flight; Navajo

Indian guided backroads tour; Las

Vegas clubs and casinos; Scenic

walks and hikes.



2011

14 Jun 23 Jun £1,499 £2,079

12 Jul 21 Jul £1,529 £2,329

16 Aug 25 Aug £1,629 £2,429

06 Sep 15 Sep £1,629 £2,209

Departs Seattle Tour code: PCR* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Sulphur Mountain hot springs

Sightseeing in the cities of

Vancouver and Seattle

Spectacular scenery and great

photo opportunities

Many scenic walks and hikes

National and Provincial Parks:

Glacier, Yoho, Banff and Jasper

What’s Included: Professional tour leader,


accommodation.

Accommodation: 9 hotel nights as shown as (H) in the

itinerary.

Optional Activities: Wilderness canoeing; Guided glacier

tour; Whitewater rafting; Western

horseback riding; Mountain biking;

Canadian Rockies helicopter tour;

Seattle Space Needle.

Canadian Rockies10 Day Lodging Tour

Prepare for mountains, lakes, glaciers and awe inspiring beauty. Gaze

upon Mt Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies; walk and

raft in Yoho; or canoe, bike and spot wildlife in Banff, before returning to

city life in spectacular Vancouver.

BRITISHCOLUMBIA ALBERTA

Seattle

Vancouver

Yoho NP

KamloopsBanff NP

Jasper NP

CaribouCountry

Day 1 Seattle > Kamloops (H) The

Canadian Rockies tower above you

as you head north through Glacier

National Park, to your first night

in the beautiful lakeside city of

Kamloops.

Day 2/3 Yoho NP (H) The town of

Golden is our home for the next

two nights. Canoe the magnificent

Emerald Lake, try an exhilarating

half-day rafting trip on the legendary

Kicking Horse River or challenge

yourself on the trails overlooking

Takakkaw Falls!

Day 4/5 Banff NP (H) With photo

opportunities at every turn, we head

to Banff via Lake Louise. Canoe the

Bow River, bike or hike the many

trails or just relax in Banff’s natural

hot springs.

Day 6/7 Icefields Parkway/Jasper

NP (H) The Icefields Parkway is one

of the world’s ultimate drives. Gaze

upon Peyto Lake’s startling turquoise

hue, hike the Parker Ridge Trail for

rewarding views of the Saskatchewan

Glacier or opt for a guided glacier

hike on the imposing Athabasca

Glacier. Jasper National Park is

next! Take the cable car to Whistler

Mountain, hike amidst glorious

lakeside scenery or visit Mt Edith

Cavell for tremendous views of Angel

Glacier.

Day 8 Caribou Country (H) Mt

Robson, the Canadian Rockies’

highest peak at 3,954m, offers a

great photo opportunity, before an

afternoon horse ride or a chance to

relax in the hotel swimming pool.

Day 9 Vancouver (H) Cross the

Camelsfoot Range and follow the

Fraser River en route to Vancouver.

After a tour of Gastown and Stanley

Park’s totem poles, Vancouver’s

exciting nightlife beckons.

Day 10 Vancouver > Seattle Returning

to Seattle, you’ll have time to visit the

famous Pike’s Place Market or the

Space Needle, before saying so long

to new found friends.

CAN

ADA

For a 12 day walking tour of this

region, please see our Canadian

Parks Walk tour on page 35.


Churchill Polar Bear Experience6 Day Lodging Tour

Venture north to Canada’s arctic tundra for this once in a lifetime experience

viewing wild polar bears in their natural habitat. Explore historic Churchill

before a tour of Cape Merry and a visit to the famous Polar Bear Jail.

CANADA

Day 1 Winnipeg (H) Arrive in Winnipeg

and check in to our conveniently located

hotel at your leisure.

Day 2 Winnipeg > Churchill (H) Catch

an early morning flight to Churchill

and transfer to the Arctic lodge. This

renowned family-owned lodge has been

hand-crafted from local materials, with

charming log buildings and décor to

match the personal friendly service.

Day 3 / 4 Churchill (H) Spend two full

days exploring the tundra and boreal

forest of the Hudson Bay coastline in

search of the majestic polar bear. Our

driver/guide will lead expeditions to

designated wildlife viewing areas where

it is not uncommon to see arctic fox and

hare, camouflaged ptarmigan and - if

you are lucky - the snowy owl.

Day 5 Churchill > Winnipeg (H) On

a cultural and heritage tour, visit

the historic Cape Merry, where the

Churchill River spills into the bay, and

several other sites with short hikes

along the coastline. Then it’s on to the

‘Polar Bear Jail’. One way the citizens

of Churchill care for their polar bear

friends is to put them in ‘jail.’ When

someone spots a polar bear too close to

town, they call a special phone number,

and the bear is humanely trapped

and placed in jail until it can be safely

transported back to the wild. There will

also be time for an exhilarating dog

sled tour or a scenic helicopter flight

over the nearby Hudson Bay and Cape

Churchill, before your return flight to

Winnipeg.

Day 6 Winnipeg Take time to explore

Winnipeg, home to the world’s largest

collection of Inuit art, before preparing

for your return flight home.

Please note: One day will be spent on a large and comfortable tundra vehicle with the other on a more nimble Wildlife Viewing Bus. Both vehicles are custom built and equipped with a propane furnace, toilet facilities, and a rear viewing deck for safe photography outside the vehicle. Although the vehicles can accommodate up to 40 passengers, group sizes are limited to a maximum of 25 for comfort and convenience. A hearty packed lunch, hot drinks and snacks are included.


2011

13 Oct 18 Oct £2,999 £3739

16 Oct 21 Oct £2,999 £3739

19 Oct 24 Oct £2,999 £3739

22 Oct 27 Oct £2,999 £3739

25 Oct 30 Oct £2,999 £3739

28 Oct 02 Nov £2,999 £3739

31 Oct 05 Nov £2,999 £3739

03 Nov 08 Nov £2,999 £3739

06 Nov 11 Nov £2,999 £3739

09 Nov 14 Nov £2,999 £3739

12 Nov 17 Nov £2,999 £3739

15 Nov 21 Nov† £2,999 £3739

Departs Winnipeg Tour code: CPB* Flight prices are subject to availability.

† The final departure on 15 Nov 2011 is 7 days

including 1 extra free night in the Arctic Lodge

(Tour code: CPX)

Early bookings are recommended due to the popularity of this unique experience.


Two days Polar Bear viewing on

purpose built vehicles

Characterful Arctic Lodge stay

Cultural and heritage tour of

Cape Merry and Polar Bear Jail

Historic Winnipeg and Churchill

What’s Included:

Specialist tour guide, equipment, all

accommodation and transportation.

Roundtrip airfare from Winnipeg to

Churchill including transfers.

All breakfasts, 2 hearty packed

lunches and 1 gourmet dinner.

Accommodation: 3 nights arctic lodge and 2 hotel

nights shown as (H) in the itinerary.

Optional Activities: Sightseeing in Winnipeg and

Churchill; Dog sledding tour; Scenic

helicopter flight.

NORTH DAKOTA MINNESOTA

WISCONSIN

MICHIGAN

SASKATCHEWAN

NTANA

SOUTHDAKOTA

C A N A D A

ONTARIO

MANITOBA

Hudson Bay

Winnipeg

Churchill

Great Lakes


THE BEST OF

ALASKA

Discover the wild and unspoilt beauty of Alaska. As the largest of all the fi fty US states, its magnitude is diffi cult to comprehend at times, but its rewards are plentiful. For climate and topography, Alaska almost constitutes its many subcontinent and its seventeen National Parks protect the natural, cultural, and historic features within this immense landscape.

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Day hikes in Valdez and Seward

Scenic ferry crossing to Valdez

Two sight-seeing bus tours in

Denali National Park

National Parks: Kenai Fjords

and Denali

What’s Included:


transportation and all accommodation.

Accommodation: 4 cabin nights and 4 hotel nights


Optional Activities: Scenic flight over Denali; Fishing;

Glacier cruise; Sea kayaking; Rafting

and Hiking.

Alaskan Highlights9 Day Lodging Tour

Experience the arctic wilderness at it’s finest including spectacular

fjord scenery, glaciers and the continent’s highest peaks, in comfortable

accommodation and at a leisurely pace.

ALASKA

ALASKA

Anchorage


Kenai Fjords NP

Valdez

Gulf of Alaska

Maclaren Lodge

Day 1/2 Kenai Fjords NP (H)

Departing Anchorage, we round Cook

Inlet’s Turnagain Arm and venture

onto the Kenai Peninsula. Outdoor

activities abound in Seward,

gateway to Kenai Fjords National

Park. Hike in the high-country of

the Harding Icefields, try your hand

at fishing or enjoy a spectacular

cruise through Resurrection Bay

and Aialik Fjord with views of local

marine life, migrating birds, and

tidewater glaciers along this remote

wilderness coast.

Day 3/4 Valdez via ferry (H) Enjoy a

scenic ferry ride across the Alaska

Marine Highway through Prince

William Sound to Valdez. Take in

the rugged coastline and snow-

capped Chugach Mountains as you

pass striking icebergs and a myriad

of forested islands. Valdez is one

of Alaska’s most important ports,

acting as a base for commercial and

recreational fishing, tourist excursions

and the end terminal of the famous

Trans-Alaska Pipeline. An optional

sea kayaking trip is a great way to

experience the stunning views

Day 5 Maclaren Lodge (H) Situated at

the base of the Maclaren Glacier with

spectacular views of the surrounding

valley, this rustic lodge complete

with hand-carved totems, river-stone

fireplace and log cabins will provide

the ideal setting for an authentic

Alaskan experience.

6-8 Denali NP (H) Relax on the most

beautiful drive in Alaska, climbing

Thompson Pass and past Wrangell-

St Elias National Park. Keep an

eye open for caribou and other

wildlife while enjoying the peaceful,

unspoilt wilderness. Surrounding Mt

McKinley, the tallest peak in North

America, Denali National Park offers

a variety of wildlife like wolves, Dall

sheep and the mighty grizzly bear.

Optional activities available include

river rafting, scenic flights, dog sled

demonstrations and hiking for all

levels of fitness.

Day 9 Denali NP > Anchorage

Leaving these highlights behind, our

adventure comes to an end as we

return to Anchorage.


2011

17 Jun 25 Jun £1299 £2149

15 Jul 23 Jul £1359 £2429

05 Aug 13 Aug £1429 £2499

26 Aug 03 Sep £1429 £2279

Departs Anchorage Tour code: PAH* Flight prices are subject to availability.

BEAR VIEWING EXTENSION

We offer a 1-day wild Alaskan bear viewing tour, from USD $639, available after your trip.



2011

27 Jun 09 Jul £1,529 £2379

25 Jul 06 Aug £1,579 £2649

08 Aug 20 Aug £1,649 £2719

22 Aug 03 Sep £1,649 £2499

Departs Anchorage Tour code: PAA* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Two nights luxury wilderness

camp including meals

Sea kayaking

Scenic ferry through Prince

William Sound

Two scenic Kenai Peninsula

water taxis

Denali National Park shuttle

National Parks: Denali,

Wrangell-St Elias, Kenai Fjords

What’s Included:



equipment.


Accommodation: 9 nights camping, 2 nights luxury

wilderness camp and 1 cabin night (H).

Optional Activities: Whitewater rafting; Ice climbing;

Dog sled demonstration; Fishing;

Canoeing; Biking; Scenic flights;

Kenai Fjords scenic cruise; National

Park hikes.

Alaskan Adventure13 Day Camping Tour

A unique adventure across the rugged wilderness of America’s largest

state where the National Parks of Denali, Wrangell-St Elias and Kenai

Fjords are sure to impress. Kayak amongst glaciers, watch for moose

and bears, and top it off with a luxury wilderness camp!

ALAS

KA

Anchorage

Gulf of Alaska


ALASKA Alaska Range

Kenai Fjords NP

Wrangell-St. Elias NP

ValdezLuxury Wilderness Camp

Day 1 Anchorage > Denali NP

Surrounded by the tallest mountain

peaks in North America, Denali

National Park is teeming with

grizzlies, caribou, Dall sheep and

wolves. Don’t miss the dog sled

demonstration!

Day 2/3 Denali NP The included

Denali shuttle bus lets you enjoy the

best of the park’s hiking trails, but for

a real treat try a scenic flight and see

McKinley’s towering peak... you could

even opt for a glacier landing!

Day 4 Alaska Range (H) Follow the

old Denali Highway across the foot

of the Alaska mountain range for a

night in rustic cabins, set amongst

quiet tundra and lakes, complete with

roaming caribou to set the scene.

Day 5/6 Wrangell-St Elias NP

Venture off the main highway into the

heart of Wrangell-St Elias National

Park, camping on the banks of the

Kennicott River, with beautiful views

of Root Glacier. Explore the historic

area of McCarthy and the Kennecott

Mine and for the more adventurous,

try glacier walking or even ice-

climbing!

Day 7/8 Valdez Climbing Thompson

Pass, spend two nights in Valdez,

tucked away at the end of a glacier-

carved fjord. Kayak to the foot of the

Columbia Glacier for an amazing

experience.

Day 9/10 Kenai Fjords NP After an

awe-inspiring ferry ride through

Prince William Sound, arrive in the

colourful fishing village of Seward.

Hike to views of Exit Glacier and enjoy

an amazing boat tour of Kenai Fjords,

with a chance to view sea mammals,

icebergs or even a glacier calving.

Day 11/12 Luxury Wilderness Camp

(H) From Homer, take a boat to our

luxury wilderness camp overlooking

remote Kachemak Bay for a true

Alaskan adventure, with sea kayaking,

mountain biking and hiking on offer.

Day 13 Luxury Wilderness Camp >

Anchorage Enjoy the salmon bake

and breathtaking scenery, before

returning to Anchorage to finish this

tour of a lifetime.

PLEASE NOTE: All Alaskan trips pass through rugged terrain and isolated areas. Many camp-grounds will only have basic/rustic facilities and little nightlife.





2011

22 Jun 12 Jul £2,259 £3,109

20 Jul 09 Aug £2,399 £3,469

10 Aug 30 Aug £2,399 £3,469

Departs Anchorage Tour code: PYK* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Cross the Arctic Circle to Inuvik

Denali National Park shuttle

Wildlife viewing in Denali & Kenai

Valdez to Whittier ferry

Alaskan glaciers

Sightseeing in Valdez & Dawson


Denali, Kluane, Wrangell-St Elias

and Kenai Fjords

What’s Included:





Accommodation: 13 nights camping, 3 shared cabin

nights and 4 hotel nights shown as


Optional Activities: Scenic flights; Gold panning; Ice

climbing; Kenai Fjords scenic cruise;

Flight to Tuktoyaktuk; Whitewater

rafting.

PLEASE NOTE: All Alaskan trips pass through rugged terrain and isolated areas. Many campgrounds will only have basic/rustic facilities and little nightlife.

Alaska,Yukon & Arctic Circle21 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

Experience the arctic wilderness on one of our most remote and extreme

itineraries, where the native cultures of Alaska and Canada and rugged

mountain terrain will be sure to impress!

ALASKA

YUKON TERRITORY

NOT

ALASKA

Kluane Whitehorse

Dawson City

Yukon

Inuvik

Tok

Alaska Range

WrangellSt Elias NP

Kenai Fjords NP

Whittier/Valdez

Gulf of Alaska

Arctic Ocean

Anchorage

Denali NP

Arctic Circle

Day 1 Anchorage > Denali NP (H)

Abundant wildlife, excellent hiking and

unspoiled wilderness, ensure the perfect

start to an unforgettable journey.

Day 2/3 Denali NP (H) Experience the

true grandeur of Mt McKinley, North

America’s tallest peak, on an optional

helicopter flight.

Day 4 Alaska Range Choose to canoe

the beautiful MacClaren River or stretch

your legs on the tundra covered hills.

Day 5 Dawson City Camp on the banks

of the mighty Yukon River and gamble at

Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Saloon.

Day 6 Yukon Continue the journey north,

before crossing the Arctic Circle to Inuvik.

Day 7/8 Inuvik Experience the cultures

of the Dene, Metis and Inuvialuit

peoples and take an optional flight to

the community of Tuktoyaktuk.

Day 9 Yukon Return south along the

scenic Dempster Highway.

Day 10 Dawson City Try the legendary

Sour-Toe cocktail, try your hand at gold

panning or hike up to Midnight Dome.

Day 11 Whitehorse Follow the trail of

the original Sourdough miners along the

Yukon River, before enjoying the sights

of this frontier capital.

Day 12/13 Kluane NP Camp on the

shores of beautiful Lake Kluane in

Yukon’s premier National Park. Hike up

Sheep Mountain or just relax by the lake.

Day 14 Tok Home of the world famous

Pancake Toss competition, with a chance

to win a hearty pancake breakfast.

Day 15/16 Wrangell-St Elias NP (H) On

a ranch stay, explore the abandoned

copper mining town of Kennecott, hike

the Root glacier or enjoy an optional

scenic flight past towering mountains.

Day 17/18 Valdez Choose to sea kayak

amongst the Columbia Glacier icebergs,

an opportunity not to be missed!

Day 19 Kenai Fjords NP (H) Board the

Valdez-Whittier ferry across Prince

William Sound, to be greeted by even

more stunning scenery.

Day 20 Kenai Fjords NP (H) Embark on

an optional full-day scenic cruise to the

Kenai Fjords National Park and perhaps

even spot pods of orca.

Day 21 Kenai Fjords NP > Anchorage

Journey north to Anchorage, finishing

the tour with a fine Alaskan brew.




THE BEST OF

MEXICO

Discover mystical Mayan ruins, swim in underground cenotes, shop in colourful Mexican markets or simply relax on the stunning Caribbean beaches of the Mexican Riviera. Experience the fascinating cultural and geographical diversity that Mexico has to offer, from colonial towns to hidden jungle waterfalls, and sample the best in Mexican cuisine.

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2010

13 Dec 22 Dec £769 £1,449

2011

07 Feb 16 Feb £799 £1,479

04 Apr 13 Apr £769 £1,449

23 Jun 02 Jul £769 £1,449

11 Aug 20 Aug £799 £1,619

13 Oct 22 Oct £829 £1,509

17 Nov 26 Nov £829 £1,509

2012

19 Jan 28 Jan £829 £1,509

22 Mar 31 Mar £799 £1,479

Departs Cancun Tour code: PYZ* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Guided jungle walking tour

Boat trip on ‘Lagoon of Seven

Colors’ at Bacalar

Misol-Ha waterfalls

Walking tour of Merida and Playa

del Carmen

Admission to archaeological sites:

Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Tulum and

Palenque

What’s Included:

Professional bilingual tour leader,


accommodation.


itinerary.

Optional Activities: Quad biking in jungle; Scuba diving;

Local markets; Swim with dolphins;

Guided cenote snorkeling tour.

Yucatan Highlights10 Day Lodging Tour

The Yucatan Peninsula offers unsurpassed beauty, awe-inspiring Mayan

ruins and adventurous activities for all. World Heritage sites, waterfalls

hidden deep in the jungle and sandy Caribbean beaches, all make this

an unforgettale experience.

ME

XICO

Mini dventures

If you’ve got a taste for the USA bis in short supply, then TrekAmerMini Adventures are just the tick

GUATEMALA

EL

HONDURAS

NICARAGUA

BELIZE

Gulf of Mexico

Campeche

MéridaCancun

Bacalar

Playa del Carmen

Palenque

Day 1/2 Cancun > Merida (H) This

journey begins with a visit to Chichen

Itza, one of the most excavated and best

preserved of all archaeological sites in

Mexico. Move on to the beautiful city of

Merida, and spend the day in the many

shops and museums and the zocalo

of this charming city, and mingle with

descendants of the Maya whose culture

is now laced with Spanish infl uence.

Day 3 Campeche (H) Travel next to

the ruins of Uxmal where intricately

carved temple facades pay homage to

Chac, the Mayan rain god. Drive on to

the city of Campeche, the only coastal

walled city in the New World, where in

the heart of the city, we can explore the

remnants of its colourful past.

Day 4/5 Palenque (H) Continue down

the ancient Mayan trade route to the

ruins of Palenque, lost in the jungle

for hundreds of years. Marvel at the

magnifi cent pyramid known as the

Temple of the Inscriptions and take a

guided jungle tour to learn about this

unique ecosystem and its plant and

animal life. After such an adventurous

day, relax and cool off in the inviting

waters of Misol Ha waterfall.

Day 6/7 Bacalar (H) Cross the

Yucatan Peninsula for a night on the

shores of the beautiful ‘Lagoon of

Seven Colours’ at Bacalar. Enjoy an

included scenic cruise to take in the

views before a refreshing swim in the

Cenote Azul. Discover hidden cenotes

where you can snorkel beneath the

jungle and explore underground

caverns.

Day 8/9 Playa del Carmen (H) Explore

the coastal ruins of Tulum, the only

Mayan city built along the sea. Then

enjoy some personal time relaxing

on miles of palm fringed sugar white

beaches. The warm costal breezes can

make for hot nights dancing or relaxing

to the sound of a reggae beat. Join in

a scuba lesson for a closer look at this

underwater paradise.

Day 10 Playa del Carmen > Cancun

After a fi nal day on the Riviera Maya say

adios to your new amigos as you arrive

in Cancun at the end of your tour.

PLEASE NOTE: This tour is not a local transport

tour. You will not lose time waiting for local buses,

shuttles and other ineffi cient means of travel, which

can waste up to 50% of your valuable holiday time.

While local transport tours may be cheaper, they

cannot provide the effi cient, safe and controlled

transport that we can.



2010

01 Nov 14 Nov £899 £1,579

28 Dec 10 Jan £899 £1,579

2011

21 Feb 06 Mar £949 £1,629

22 May 04 Jun £909 £1,589

18 Jul 31 Jul £909 £1,729

29 Aug 11 Sep £949 £1,629

31 Oct 13 Nov £979 £1,659

05 Dec 18 Dec £979 £1,659

2012

06 Feb 19 Feb £979 £1,659

09 Apr 22 Apr £949 £1,629

Departs Cancun Tour code: PYU* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Entry to Agua Azul and Misol-Ha

waterfalls

Walking tour of Merida and San

Cristobal de las Casas

Visit to Indian markets


Chichen Itza, Palenque, Uxmal

and Tulum

What’s Included:



accommodation.


itinerary.

Optional Activities: Cavern snorkeling tour; Scuba diving;

Quad biking in jungle; Horseback

riding; Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.

Mexico Adventure14 Day Lodging Tour

Showcasing Mexico’s fascinating cultural and geographical diversity,

from spectacular ancient Mayan ruins to sandy beaches and stunning

waterfalls. Cancun, Chiapas and the Caribbean await you on this

adventure of discovery. GUATEMALA

EL SALVADOR

HONDURAS

NICARAGUA

BELIZE

Gulf of Mexico Mérida

Cancun

Bacalar

Playa del Carmen

Palenque

San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 1/2 Cancun > Merida (H)

Venture into the heart of the Yucatan,

exploring the famous Chichen Itza

ruins and the historic city of Merida,

with its fascinating architecture, vibrant

markets and great restaurants.

Day 3/4 Palenque (H) Hike deep into

the Mayan heartland to the ancient

city of Uxmal. Explore mystical

Palenque, with some of the most

spectacular ruins in Mexico and home

to howler monkeys, tropical birds and

hidden waterfalls.

Day 5-7 San Cristobal de las Casas

(H) Travel from the steamy jungles

of the Yucatan Peninsula to the

mountainous pine forests of Chiapas,

you’ll fall in love with the colonial

town of San Cristobal de las Casas.

Day-trip to the surrounding villages

to visit their indigenous markets or

stroll the quaint cobblestone streets

and lose yourself in this picturesque

mountain town.

Day 8 Chiapas (H) Descend back to

the plains and rambling cascades of

Agua Azul, where the natural pools

are perfect for relaxing in the sun.

The 35 metre high Misol-Ha Waterfall

is also sure to impress.

Day 9 Bacalar (H) From the jungle

of Chiapas, we cross the Yucatan

Peninsula to the ‘Lagoon of Seven

Colours’ at Bacalar. After a swim in

the Caribbean spring water, there’s

time to enjoy an ice-cold margarita

at sunset.

Day 10-13 Caribbean beaches (H) The

crown jewel of your adventure – four

incredible nights on the sandy beaches

of the Mexican Riviera. Visit the fabled

seaside ruins of Tulum, snorkel or

scuba dive in the underground cave

system, known as ‘cenotes’, or jump

on a quad bike for an adventurous tour

of the lush tropical jungle. Then top

it all off with some well deserved rest

and relaxation on the pink champagne

Caribbean sands.

Day 14 Caribbean beaches > Cancun

After a final morning on the beach,

we return to Cancun to say hasta la

vista, baby!



shuttles and other inefficient means of travel, which



cannot provide the efficient, safe and controlled


ME

XICO



2010

18 Nov 08 Dec £1,469 £2,149

2011

14 Jan 03 Feb £1,469 £2,149

10 Mar 30 Mar £1,429 £2,109

19 Sep 09 Oct £1,499 £2,179

26 Dec 15 Jan £1,579 £2,259

2012

27 Feb 18 Mar £1,579 £2,259

Departs Cancun Tour code: PRU* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Guided jungle tour of Palenque

Jungle boat trip to Yaxchilan

and Guatemala

Boat trip on ‘Lagoon of Seven

Colors’ at Bacalar

Visit to Mezcal factory

Visit traditional artisans of

Teotitlan del Valle

Admission to Misol-Ha and Agua

Azul waterfalls


Chichen Itza, Palenque, Monte

Alban, Yaxchilan and Tikal

What’s Included:



accommodation.


itinerary.

Optional Activities: Canoeing; Horseback riding; Scuba

diving; Cavern snorkeling tour;

Surf board rental; Surfing school at

Puerto Escondido.



shuttles and other inefficient means of travel, which



cannot provide the efficient, safe and controlled


Mexico Coast to Coast21 Day Lodging Tour

For the trip of a lifetime, combine mythical Mexico with Guatemala’s

ancient pyramids, the idyllic Caribbean coast and the wild Pacific Ocean.

Swim in crystal clear cenotes, discover hidden waterfalls and visit

traditional Indian markets in these two captivating countries.

ME

XICO

Day 1/2 Cancun > Merida (H) The amazing

Chitzen Itza ruins are the first of many

highlights. Colonial Merida follows, with its

lovely cafés and colourful markets.

Day 2/3 Palenque (H) Explore the

archaeological site of Palenque, a UNESCO

World Heritage Site famous for its

spectacular ruins set deep in the jungle.

Return to our secluded jungle setting in

time to watch the sunset.

Day 4-6 Oaxaca (H) One of the most

beautiful cities in Mexico. Indigenous culture,

amazing markets and Zapotec ruins are

sure to impress in this colonial city.

Day 7-9 Puerto Escondido (H) Two perfect

days beside the blue waters of the Pacific

Ocean. A cool refreshing breeze makes

Puerto Escondido a great place to hang

out and there are some great bars for a

fun night out.

Day 10 Tuxtla Gutierrez (H) An included

boat tour of the spectacular Sumidero

Canyon awaits with its 1,000 metre walls,

cascading waterfalls and abundant wildlife.

Day 11/12 San Cristobal de las Casas

(H) One of the best preserved colonial

cities in all of Latin America, nestled in

the mountains of Chiapas, San Cris has

a comfortable climate, colourful Indian

markets and a fine array of restaurants.

Day 13/14 Frontera Corozal (H) Along

the Guatemalan border to the banks of

the mighty Usumacinta River, we take an

Indiana Jones style boat ride to the fabled

Yaxchilan ruins.

Day 15 Tikal/Flores, Guatemala (H)

Tikal awaits as you cross the river into

Guatemala, with its high pyramids reaching

for the sky and lush jungle.

Day 16 Chiapas (H) After visiting Tikal,

we return to Mexico ready for a trip to the

Caribbean coast.

Day 17 Chetumal/Bacalar (H) Enjoy an

included boat tour of the spectacular

scenery and fish life of Bacalar, at the

beautiful ‘Lagoon of Seven Colours’. Take

a swim in the Cenote Azul, a perfect

natural spring, before we head to the

coast for some Caribbean fun.

Day 18-20 Caribbean beaches (H) Spend

three nights on the Mexican Caribbean. Catch

the sun, swim and snorkel in underground

cenotes, or sip a cerveza on the beach.

Day 21 Caribbean beaches > Cancun All

that is left is to say adios in Cancun after an

incredible trip.


THE BEST OF

COSTA RICA

From stunning natural beauty to adventurous adrenaline sports, Costa Rica has it all! Visit the pristine Pacifi c beaches in Samara, the cloud forest of Monteverde and the natural hot springs near Arenal Volcano, and really immerse yourself in the best of this fascinating land.

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2010

14 Nov 23 Nov £709 £1,439

19 Dec 28 Dec £709 £1,439

2011

16 Jan 25 Jan £749 £1,479

13 Feb 22 Feb £699 £1,429

13 Mar 22 Mar £699 £1,429

10 Apr 19 Apr £749 £1,479

08 May 17 May £749 £1,479

05 Jun 14 Jun £749 £1,479

29 Jun 08 Jul £749 £1,479

24 Jul 02 Aug £789 £1,689

17 Aug 26 Aug £789 £1,689

26 Oct 04 Nov £799 £1,529

20 Nov 29 Nov £839 £1,569

18 Dec 27 Dec £839 £1,569

2012

15 Jan 24 Jan £799 £1,529

12 Feb 21 Feb £749 £1,479

11 Mar 20 Mar £749 £1,479

Departs San Jose Tour code: PSV* Flight prices are subject to availability.


‘Survivor’adventure course

Natural volcanic hot springs

Guided full-day hike in Rincon

de la Vieja National Park

Scenic walks and hikes in

Arenal and Monteverde

Exotic bird and wildlife viewing

National Parks: Monteverde,

Arenal and Rincon de la Vieja

What’s Included:


private transportation, camping fees,


All hotel breakfasts and all meals

whilst camping.



Optional Activities: Mountain biking; Horseback riding;

Surf lesson; Canopy zipline tour,

Selvatura hanging bridges; Snorkeling;

Sea kayaking; Parque Aventura.

To book visit www.grandamericanadventures.com or call 0844 576 1362

COSTA RICA

COSTA RICA

NICARAGUA

CaribbeaSea

PacificOcean

Sámara

Rincón de la Vieja NP

Esparza

Monteverde NP

Arenal NP

San José

Surf & Volcanoes10 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

Beautiful Pacific beaches, pristine cloud forest, an active volcano and

natural hot springs await you on this Costa Rican adventure. For those

after some extra adventure, try your hand at a jungle survivor course in

Esparza or ziplining through the Monteverde National Park.

Day 1 San Jose > Esparza After a

relaxing walk in the Universidad

Nature Reserve, you’ll soon

be swinging like Tarzan on an

adventurous ‘Survivor’ course through

the jungles of Esparza. And if that’s

not enough, there’s also time for an

optional visit to Parque Aventura.

Day 2/3 Monteverde National Park

(H) There’s plenty of time to explore

the lush rainforest, famous for its

incredible biodiversity. For some extra

adrenaline, try the zipline tour among

the cloud-drenched canopies.

Day 4/5 Arenal National Park One

of the most active volcanoes in the

hemisphere, Arenal will blow you

away. You can hike or horse ride to

hidden waterfalls, before relaxing in

natural hot springs.

Day 6/7 Rincon de la Vieja National

Park Travelling northwest to the

beautiful Parque Nacional Rincon de

la Vieja. Explore the park on a full-day

guided trek through the enchanting

lowland forest and climb the barren

lunar landscape that marks the rim of

a smoking cauldron. It is a challenging

hike but well worth the effort!

Day 8/9 Samara (H) Make a beeline

south towards beautiful Samara

beach on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast.

Horse ride, snorkel, sea kayak, learn

to surf or just swim in the warm,

clear ocean.

Day 10 Samara > San Jose We return

to San Jose for the end of the tour.

WHY NOT VOLUNTEER OR ADD MORE ADVENTURE?

Why not add a volunteer experience to the end of your Grand American Adventure, see page 10 for more details.

We also offer pre and post tour packages to Tortuguero National Park and Corcovado National Park.

TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK – 3 DAYS Departs San José, prices from $349

CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK – 3 DAYS Departs San José, prices from $559

For further information, visit our website or enquire at the time of booking.

49



2010

24 Nov 04 Dec £809 £1,539

29 Dec 08 Jan £809 £1,539

2011

26 Jan 05 Feb £879 £1,609

23 Feb 05 Mar £819 £1,549

23 Mar 02 Apr £819 £1,549

20 Apr 30 Apr £879 £1,609

18 May 28 May £879 £1,609

15 Jun 25 Jun £879 £1,609

09 Jul 19 Jul £879 £1,779

03 Aug 13 Aug £919 £1,819

27 Aug 06 Sep £919 £1,649

05 Nov 15 Nov £929 £1,659

30 Nov 10 Dec £979 £1,709

28 Dec 07 Jan £979 £1,709

2012

25 Jan 04 Feb £929 £1,659

22 Feb 03 Mar £869 £1,599

21 Mar 31 Mar £869 £1,599

Departs San Jose Tour code: PRJ* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Climb Volcan Irazu

Scenic cruise to/from Bocas del

Toro in Panama


National Parks: Turialba, Irazu

and Manuel Antonio

What’s Included:





whilst camping



Optional Activities: Pacuare River rafting; Sea kayaking;

Snorkeling; Surf lesson; Tour to Boca

del Drago; Bastimentos Marine Park

boat trip.

Reef & Jungles11 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

A coastal adventure through Costa Rica and Panama featuring the idyllic

Bocas del Toro and the renowned Manuel Antonio National Park.

PANAMÁ

CaribbeanSea

PacificOcean

COSTA RICA

Manuel AntonioBocas del Toro

Cahuita

San José Turialba

San IsidroWildlife Refuge

Day 1/2 San Jose > Turialba Start

off with a bang, climbing the highest

volcano in Costa Rica, Volcan Irazu,

before setting up camp in Turialba.

Explore incredible waterfalls, white-

water raft the Sarapiqui or hike along

the Reventazon River.

Day 3 Caribbean Wildlife Refuge

(H) Stop for an evening among the

tropical rainforest and palm fringed

beaches of Gandoca Manzanillo

Wildlife Reserve, famous for its

pristine coral reef and year-round

warm weather.

Day 4/5 Bocas del Toro, Panama (H)

Cross the border into Panama for a

scenic boat trip to the archipelago of

Bocas del Toro. Take a kayak for a

spin, snorkel with a myriad of brightly

coloured fish in Bastimentos Marine

Park or sip rum cocktails at sunset.

Day 6/7 Cahuita Cross the border back

into Costa Rica via boat, we stop at

Cahuita and Puerto Viejo to explore some

of the most stunning white sandy beaches

in the country. Walk or bike to nearby

waterfalls or enjoy a day on the beach.

Day 8 San Isidro (H) Appreciate the fresh

mountain air while traveling across the

Talamanca mountain range, arriving at

San Isidro in time to explore the local

markets and Costa Rican nightlife.

Day 9/10 Manuel Antonio NP (H)

Manuel Antonio has more than its fair

share of beautiful beaches, tropical

forests, delicious seafood, salsa clubs

and beach bars. There’s no better way

to end your Costa Rican escapade!

Day 11 Manuel Antonio NP > San

Jose We return to San Jose for the

end of the tour.

COST

A R

ICA


Why not add a volunteer experience to the end of your Grand American Adventure, see page 10 for more details.

We also offer pre and post tour packages to Tortuguero National Park and Corcovado National Park.

TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK – 3 DAYS Departs San José, prices from $349

CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK – 3 DAYS Departs San José, prices from $559




2010

14 Nov 04 Dec £1,519 £2,249

19 Dec 08 Jan £1,519 £2,249

2011

16 Jan 05 Feb £1,549 £2,279

13 Feb 05 Mar £1,439 £2,169

13 Mar 02 Apr £1,439 £2,169

10 Apr 30 Apr £1,549 £2,279

08 May 28 May £1,549 £2,279

05 Jun 25 Jun £1,549 £2,279

29 Jun 19 Jul £1,549 £2,279

24 Jul 13 Aug £1,619 £2,519

17 Aug 06 Sep £1,619 £2,519

26 Oct 15 Nov £1,639 £2,369

20 Nov 10 Dec £1,729 £2,459

18 Dec 07 Jan £1,729 £2,459

2012

15 Jan 04 Feb £1,639 £2,369

12 Feb 03 Mar £1,539 £2,269

11 Mar 31 Mar £1,539 £2,269

Departs San Jose Tour code: PRP* Flight prices are subject to availability.


‘Survivor’ adventure course

Natural volcanic hot springs

Guided full-day hike in Rincon de

la Vieja National Park


Scenic boat cruise to/from Bocas

del Toro in Panama

National Parks: Monteverde,

Arenal, Rincon de la Vieja

Turialba, Irazu and Manuel

Antonio

What’s Included:





whilst camping.

Accommodation: 9 nights camping

and 11 hotel nights shown as (H) in the

itinerary.

Optional Activities: Mountain biking; Horseback riding;

Surf lesson; Fishing; Selvatura hanging

bridges; Pacuare River rafting;

Snorkeling tour; Tour to Boca del

Drago; Sea kayaking; Canopy zipline

tour in Monteverde; Parque Aventura;

Bastimentos Marine Park boat trip.

Costa Rica Panama Trail21 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

Visit the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park, zipline through the

cloud forest of Monteverde, soak in the hot springs near Arenal Volcano

and hike deep into the surreal Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

COSTA RICA

COSTA RICA

NICARAGUA

PANAMÁ

Caribbean Sea

PacificOcean

Manuel Antonio Bocas del Toro

Samara Cahuita

Rincón de la Vieja

Esparza

MonteverdeArenal

San José

Turialba

San IsidroWildlife refuge

Day 1 San Jose > Esparza Hike to

Universidad de la Paz Nature Reserve,

challenge yourself on the ‘Survivor’

adventure course in Esparza, or jump on

an optional horse ride or a jungle canopy

tour in Parque Aventura.

Day 2/3 Monteverde National Park (H)

Next up is Monteverde with its incredible

biodiversity and fun nightlife. Why not

try an exciting zipline tour through the

cloud forest?

Day 4/5 Arenal National Park Hike or

horse ride to hidden waterfalls or relax in

natural hot springs. Watch the night sky for

Arenal Volcano’s fiery pyrotechnics!

Day 6/7 Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Travel northwest to the undiscovered

Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja, a

barren lunar landscape marking the rim

of a smoking cauldron.

Day 8-10 Samara/San Jose (H) Head

south to the beautiful town of Samara

where the Pacific Ocean lays on some

fantastic sea kayaking and surfing. San

Jose’s next, the capital city and cultural

hotspot of Costa Rica!

Day 11/12 Turialba After a dose of

culture in San Jose, enjoy a busy day

filled with incredible waterfalls and hikes

along the Reventazon River, with the

option to raft the rapids of the Sarapiqui.

Day 13 Caribbean Wildlife Refuge (H)

An evening at the Gandoca Manzanillo

Wildlife Reserve is just what the doctor

ordered, home to tropical rainforests and

champagne coloured beaches.

Day 14/15 Bocas del Toro, Panama (H)

Reach the stunning archipelago of Bocas

del Toro by boat and take an excursion

to Bastimentos Marine Park. Snorkel

amongst the colourful coral reefs and

feel Panama’s unique rhythms come to

life in the evenings.

Day 16/17 Cahuita Back in Costa Rica we

stop in Cahuita and Puerto Viejo, where

you’re free to explore the marine park

with its beautiful palm trees and white

sandy beaches.

Day 18 San Isidro (H) Appreciate the cool

mountain air of the Talamanca range,

where San Isidro welcomes you with its

authentic nightlife.

Day 19-21 Manuel Antonio National Park

(H) > San Jose Body-surf the perfectly

curled waves of Manuel Antonio, and

sign-off with some seafood and salsa down

on the beach before making your way

back to San Jose for the end of the tour.


Please see pages 10 and 49 for

more details on our volunteer

experiences and pre or post tour

packages.


THE BEST OF

PERU

From the Andes to the Amazon, Peru is a diverse and stunning country. Hike the legendary Inca Trail, see sunrise at Machu Picchu, and learn the Peruvian way of life, exploring the towns of Cusco and Arequipa. Visit the world’s highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, where the Inca Empire originated, and stay in a traditional village home.

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2011

07 Apr 15 Apr £849 £1,939

05 May 13 May £849 £1,939

26 May 03 Jun £849 £1,939

02 Jun 10 Jun £849 £1,939

23 Jun 01 Jul £849 £2,129

07 Jul 15 Jul £849 £2,129

21 Jul 29 Jul £849 £2,129

04 Aug 12 Aug £849 £2,129

18 Aug 26 Aug £849 £2,129

01 Sep 09 Sep £849 £1,939

15 Sep 23 Sep £849 £1,939

29 Sep 07 Oct £849 £1,939

06 Oct 14 Oct £849 £1,939

13 Oct 21 Oct £849 £1,939

27 Oct 04 Nov £849 £1,939

2012

12 Apr 20 Apr £899 £2,019

03 May 11 May £899 £2,019

10 May 18 May £899 £2,019

24 May 01 Jun £899 £2,019

31 May 08 Jun £899 £2,019

Departs Cusco Tour code: INT* Flight prices are subject to availability.

For more 2012 dates and prices please see

our website.



Four days porter-assisted

trekking and camping on the Inca

Trail including all meals

Scenic train journey from Machu

Picchu to Cusco

Inca Trail hiking permits, Machu

Picchu Sanctuary fees and other

archaeological sites included as

per the itinerary

What’s Included:




Most breakfasts and all camping

meals included, others paid locally.



Optional Activities: Whitewater rafting; Horse riding;

Mountain biking; Cusco city tour.

Inca Trail9 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

Explore the vibrant city of Cusco and the lush Sacred Valley before

heading out on one of the world’s finest and most famous treks. The

Inca trail boasts an incredible mix of fantastic mountain views and

diverse ecosystems en route to the lost city of Machu Picchu.

PE

RU

Cusco

Machu Picchu

Inca Trail

PERU

Day 1 Cusco (H) The city of Cusco, the

seat of Inca power for over 500 years

remains a vibrant cultural centre today.

Accompany a local guide to the fortress

of Sacsayhuaman and continue on foot

to discover more of Cusco’s cultural and

historical treasures.

Day 2/3 Sacred Valley (H) Take

advantage of the temperate climate

with a full day to explore. Stretch

your legs on a short walk or visit the

traditional salt pans. Those in search

of a thrill may opt for horse riding,

mountain biking or rafting on the

Urubamba River.

Day 4-6 Inca Trail Starting off from

Chilca, follow the Urubamba River before

a gentle climb to a pleasant campsite

at Llactapata (2,850m). Continue along

the Cusichaca River, ascending a broad

valley to the village of Wayllabamba, the

last human habitation on the trail. Enjoy

a glass of fortifying Chicha or maize

beer to help with the steady climb to the

next camp at Llulluchapampa (3,680m)

- a beautiful flat area of pasture. Wake

up to a steep climb over the highest

point on the trail at Warmiwañusca

(4,200m), before a second ascent leads

to Runkuracay Pass (3,998m). Cross the

Aobamba River and after a final easy

ascent with spectacular views over the

Urubamba Valley, emerge above the

Phuyupatamarca ruins.

Day 7 Machu Picchu (H) Excitement

mounts on the final steep climb and

arrival at the Sun Gate. The toil of the

day is forgotten with a spectacular view

of Machu Picchu below. Explore the site

at leisure before a short bus ride to the

hotel in Aguas Calientes and a long,

well-earned shower.

Days: 8 Cusco (H) Rising early to have

Machu Picchu to ourselves, make the

vertiginous climb to its summit for

dramatic views of the city below, or

just wander the myriad of steps and

stairways, revealing a vast complex that

is of immense structural, historical and

archaeological importance. Later in the

day, catch the train back to Cusco.

Day 9 Cusco You’ll have the morning

free to relax, explore or do some last

minute shopping before catching a

flight back home.

Early bookings are recommended on this tour due to limited numbers of permits granted for the Inca Trail. However we can often arrange an alternative trek even when permits run out. Please contact us.

NOTE: Grand American Adventures travellers will join our sister company for this special journey.

WHY NOT ADD MORE ADVENTURE?Why not add an Amazon Extension to this tour, exploring the jungle in depth on foot and by canoe.

AMAZON EXTENSION – 4 DAYS Departs Lima, prices from $759.




2010

06 Nov 19 Nov £1,199 £2,119

18 Dec 31 Dec £1,199 £2,489

2011

05 Mar 18 Mar £1,399 £2,359

02 Apr 15 Apr £1,399 £2,359

09 Apr 22 Apr £1,399 £2,359

23 Apr 06 May £1,399 £2,359

07 May 20 May £1,399 £2,359

21 May 03 Jun £1,399 £2,359

12 Jun 25 Jun £1,399 £2,359

25 Jun 08 Jul £1,399 £2,499

09 Jul 22 Jul £1,399 £2,499

23 Jul 05 Aug £1,399 £2,499

30 Jul 12 Aug £1,399 £2,499

06 Aug 19 Aug £1,399 £2,499

20 Aug 02 Sep £1,399 £2,499

03 Sep 16 Sep £1,399 £2,499

10 Sep 23 Sep £1,399 £2,359

17 Sep 30 Sep £1,399 £2,359

01 Oct 14 Oct £1,399 £2,359

15 Oct 28 Oct £1,399 £2,359

05 Nov 18 Nov £1,399 £2,359

17 Dec 30 Dec £1,399 £2,599

2012

03 Mar 16 Mar £1,449 £2,419

31 Mar 13 Apr £1,449 £2,419

07 Apr 20 Apr £1,449 £2,419

21 Apr 04 May £1,449 £2,419

05 May 18 May £1,449 £2,419

19 May 01 Jun £1,449 £2,419

Departs Lima Tour code: CON* Flight prices are subject to availability.

For more 2012 dates and prices please see our website.


Colca Canyon & Andean condors

Uros Indians of Lake Titicaca

Scenic return train journey from

Cusco to Machu Picchu

Scenic boat ride on Lake Titicaca

Machu Picchu Sanctuary fees and

other archaeological sites as per

the itinerary

What’s Included:



accommodation.

Flights from Lima to Arequipa and

from Cusco to Lima.

All breakfasts included, other meals

paid locally.


itinerary.

Optional Activities: Andean Sanctuaries Museum;

Whitewater rafting; Mountain

biking; Train journey from Puno to

Cusco (must be booked and paid

pre-departure).


Flight of the Condor14 Day Lodging Tour

View the Andean Condors of Colca Canyon, explore the reed islands of

Lake Titicaca, and discover the wonders of Cusco and Machu Picchu. Peru

is an ancient land of contrasts. Colonial cities, snow capped mountains

and Peru’s rich culture will be sure to tantalise all of your senses!

✈

✈

PacificOcean

Lima

Arequipa Puno

Cusco Sacred Valey

Machu Picchu

PERU

BOLIV

Colca Canyon Lake Titicaca

Day 1 Lima (H) Arrive in Lima and check

in to the hotel before exploring the city

at leisure.

Day 2/3 Arequipa (H) Meet your group

and fly to colonial Arequipa, home to the

Santa Catalina Convent and the Museum

of Andean Sanctuaries, which houses a

collection of ice mummies found on top

of the surrounding volcanoes.

Day 4/5 Chivay/Colca Canyon (H) Travel

north past distant glaciers, volcanic peaks,

and villagers tending to herds of llamas

on pre-Inca terracing. Relax in local hot

springs in anticipation of the short journey

to Colca Canyon, overlooking Mirador

Cruz del Condor, where you can search for

the elusive Andean icon.

Day 6/7 Puno/Lake Titicaca (H) Cross

the 4,900m pass of Patapampa onto

Peruvian altiplano. Then visit the

curious stone burial towers of Sillustani

en route to Lake Titicaca. Travel by boat

to the reed island community of the

Uros Indians, before returning to explore

Puno’s traditional markets.

Day 8-10 Cusco/Sacred Valley (H)

Traverse the dusty high plain and La

Raya pass to the fertile valleys of Cusco,

seat of Inca rule for over 500 years and

one of the most vibrant cities in the

Andes. The lush Sacred Valley offers

numerous attractions and optional

activities, from archaeological sites and

traditional markets to whitewater rafting

and mountain biking.

Day 11 Machu Picchu (H) The trip

culminates with a scenic train journey

to the lost city of Machu Picchu.

Nestled high in the clouds above the

Rio Urubamba, the spectacular ruins

command outstanding views, not

only of the valley below, but also the

snow-capped peaks around Salkantay

(6,271m).

Day 12/13 Cusco (H) Take advantage of

a last opportunity to explore the ancient

Inca citadel and absorb its sublime

beauty before a dreamy train journey

back to Cusco, for one more day of

cultural exploration and discovery.

Day 14 Cusco > Lima Have the morning

free to relax, explore or carry out some

last minute shopping before starting the

journey back home. Catch a morning

flight back down to Lima on the coast

for the end of the tour.

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2010

18 Dec 07 Jan £1,599 £2,699

2011

26 Mar 15 Apr £1,699 £2,659

23 Apr 13 May £1,699 £2,659

14 May 03 Jun £1,699 £2,659

21 May 10 Jun £1,699 £2,659

11 Jun 01 Jul £1,699 £2,659

25 Jun 15 Jul £1,699 £2,899

09 Jul 29 Jul £1,699 £2,899

23 Jul 12 Aug £1,699 £2,899

06 Aug 26 Aug £1,699 £2,899

20 Aug 09 Sep £1,699 £2,899

03 Sep 23 Sep £1,699 £2,659

17 Sep 07 Oct £1,699 £2,659

24 Sep 14 Oct £1,699 £2,659

01 Oct 21 Oct £1,699 £2,659

15 Oct 04 Nov £1,699 £2,659

17 Dec 06 Jan £1,699 £2,899

2012

24 Mar 13 Apr £1,799 £2,759

21 Apr 11 May £1,799 £2,759

12 May 01 Jun £1,799 £2,759

19 May 08 Jun £1,799 £2,759

Departs Lima Tour code: CLA


Colca Canyon & Andean Condors

Scenic train journey from Machu

Picchu to Cusco

Four days trekking and camping on

the Inca Trail including all meals

One night village home stay at

Amantani Island, Lake Titicaca

Inca Trail hiking permits, Machu

Picchu Sanctuary fees and other

archaeological sites as per the

itinerary

What’s Included:




Most breakfasts and all camping

meals included, others paid locally.

Accommodation: 3 nights camping; 1 night homestay

and 16 hotel nights shown as (H) in

the itinerary.

Optional Activities: Andean Sanctuaries Museum; Nazca

Lines flight; Whitewater rafting;

Mountain biking; Train journey from

Puno to Cusco (must be booked and

paid pre-departure).

Classic Peru21 Day Camping and Lodging Tour

Experience some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery along

with some of the Inca’s finest archaeological sites. The mysterious Nazca

lines, Colca Canyon’s condors, and hiking the Inca Trail to the lost city of

Machu Picchu will top the list of Peru’s many impressive highlights!

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Arequipa Puno

Cusco Sacred Valey

Huacachina

Paracas

Machu Picchu

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Colca Canyon

Amantani/Taquile Islands, Lake Titicaca

Day 1 Lima (H) Arrive Lima, transfer to

the hotel, and explore the city at your

leisure.

Day 2 Paracas (H) After a visit to the

coastal ruins of Pachacamac, travel

south along the desert coast to the

fishing village of Paracas.

Day 3 Huacachina (H) Enjoy a scenic

cruise to the Ballestas Island to view

thousands of feeding sea birds and sea

lions basking in the sun.

Day 4 Nazca (H) Next, try sand boarding

or take flight over the baffling Nazca

Lines and contemplate their still

unexplained meaning.

Day 5/6 Arequipa (H) In Peru’s second-

largest city, choose to visit the Santa

Catalina Convent or view the ice mummies

at the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries.

Day 7/8 Colca Canyon (H) Drive over

a spectacular 5,000m pass to Colca

Canyon. Walk to the rim of the upper

canyon watching for condors, before

soaking in thermal springs.

Day 9-11 Puno/Lake Titicaca (HP

and homestay) Navigating the lake

via the floating reed islands of the

Uros Indians, spend an unforgettable

night on tranquil Amantani Island in a

traditional village home.

Day 12 Cusco (H) Cusco is alive with

bustling nightlife, a thriving indigenous

population, exquisite ruins and

architecture and it is the gateway to

the Sacred Valley and Inca Trail.

Day 13/14 Sacred Valley (H) Take time to

relax and acclimatise for the challenge

that lies ahead. Yucay offers an abundance

of optional activities including whitewater

rafting and mountain biking.

Day 15-17 Inca Trail During the four

day Inca Trail trek, we will journey

through various micro-climates and

experience spectacular sights before

coming face-to-face with Machu Picchu.

Day 18 Machu Picchu (H) Arrive at

Machu Picchu on the final day of the

trek, with ample time to explore and

photograph this once lost city of the

Inca empire.

Day 19/20 Cusco (H) After a sunrise hike

to Machu Picchu, board a train for the

scenic journey back to Cusco for one last

day to explore the city at leisure.

Day 21 Cusco > Lima Catch a morning

flight back to Lima for the end of the tour.

* Flight prices are subject to availability.

For more 2012 dates and prices please see

our website.


Early bookings are recommended on this tour due to limited numbers of permits granted for the Inca Trail. However we can often arrange an alternative trek even when permits run out. Please contact us.


WALKING TOURSOur dedicated Walking tours offer something special for anyone with a passion for walking or trekking in the great outdoors. If you ask virtually any of our passengers to name their favourite activity on tour, the walks and hikes in the National Parks, Native American Lands and wilderness areas invariably appear at the top of the list. There is truly no more inspiring, exhilarating and rewarding way to experience some of the most captivating areas of this continent.

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2010

12 Nov 21 Nov £1,329 £1,929

10 Dec 19 Dec £1,329 £1,929

2011

04 Feb 13 Feb £1,329 £1,929

25 Mar 03 Apr £1,329 £1,929

11 Nov 20 Nov £1,399 £1,999

09 Dec 18 Dec £1,399 £1,999

2012

23 Mar 01 Apr £1,399 £1,999

Departs Las Vegas Tour code: PLZ (Lodging)* Flight prices are subject to availability.


2011

15 Apr 24 Apr £1,099 £1,699

17 Jun 26 Jun £1,179 £1,779

29 Jul 07 Aug £1,179 £1,989

09 Sep 18 Sep £1,249 £1,849

30 Sep 09 Oct £1,179 £1,779

Departs Las Vegas Tour code: PLY (Camping)


Half day hiking and backroads

tour led by Navajo guides in

Monument Valley

Cultural insight into the life of

the local Navajo people

Geological and environmental

diversity of the Southwest


Zion, Bryce, Arches, Monument

Valley, Canyonlands and the

Grand Canyon

What’s Included:

Two professional tour leaders, private


equipment.

All meals whilst camping, meals paid

locally on the lodging tour.

Accommodation: 9 nights camping (lodging, Nov-March).

Optional Activities: Scenic airplane or helicopter flight over

the Grand Canyon; Western horseback

riding; Scenic walks and hikes.

National Parks Walk10 Day Camping Tour (Lodging, November to March)

Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands and Grand Canyon National Parks

offer the best trails in the Southwest USA. Choose your own pace and

enjoy the fresh air and surreal landscapes in this hiker’s paradise,

with a Navajo guided backroads tour of Monument Valley completing

this incredible journey.

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UTAH NEVADA

Las Vegas Monument Valley

Zion NP

Bryce Canyon NP

Grand CanyonNP

Moab

Day 1/2 Las Vegas > Zion NP

Driving through the Mojave Desert

into Utah, the true grandeur of Zion

National Park is revealed. There’s an

assortment of shorter walks to warm

up on, or you can challenge yourself

on the switch-back trail to Angels

Landing with its breathtaking views!

If weather permits, the hike deep

into the Narrows is an unforgettable

experience.

Day 3 Bryce Canyon NP Walk

the Queen’s Garden/Navajo Loop

trail, where the countless red and

orange coloured spires, pinnacles

and hoodoos will make a lasting

impression on you.

Day 4/5 Moab Arches National

Park offers leisurely hikes through

spectacular sandstone landscapes,

including the famous Delicate Arch. In

summer, float on the nearby Colorado

River or in winter enjoy the charms of

Moab, the gateway to both the Arches

and Canyonlands National Parks.

Day 6 Moab/Canyonlands NP

Today is devoted to Canyonlands

National Park, with the afternoon

hike sampling some of the

spectacular views in this area.

Day 7 Monument Valley After

preparing camp, set out on a

spectacular, backcountry 4x4/hiking

tour of the incomparable Monument

Valley. Our local Navajo guide will

lead us deep into the heart of the

valley, visiting sights that non-Native

Americans rarely see.

Day 8/9 Grand Canyon NP

Contemplate the Grand Canyon’s

staggering dimensions as you watch

the sunset, then wake early the next

morning to hike one of the many

trails or opt for a bird’s-eye view from

a helicopter.

Day 10 Grand Canyon NP > Las

Vegas This incredible adventure

comes to an end as we return to

Las Vegas.

PLEASE NOTE: Grand Canyon National Park regulations do not allow guided hikes, however, our tour leaders will provide detailed briefings, directions, maps and transportation, although

they are not permitted to walk with you on trails.

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region, please see our Canyons

& Indian Lands tour on page 13.



2011

17 Sep 26 Sep £1,099 £1,519

24 Sep 03 Oct £1,099 £1,519

01 Oct 10 Oct £1,099 £1,519

Departs New York Tour code: PNE* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Guided walking tour of

Boston’s Freedom Trail

Charming backroads and small

towns of New England

Stunning Fall foliage

Scenic day walks and hikes in

the Green Mountains, White

Mountains and Baxter State Park

What’s Included:



equipment.



Optional Activities: Microbrewery visit; Lobster dinner;

Visit the famous Cheers Bar; White

Mountains cog railway.

Appalachian Trail Walk10 Day Camping Tour

This adventure through Northeastern USA lets you hike in the footsteps

of history, exploring the twists and turns and valleys and peaks of

America’s oldest and most popular footpath, the Appalachian Trail! With

rugged mountains and beautiful vistas, you’re sure to be impressed by

each day’s walk.

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Atlantic Ocean

New York Area

Green Mtns. White Mtns.

Baxter SP

Berkshire Mtns. Boston

Day 1 New York Area > Green

Mountains NF Drive through

the Catskill Mountains into

Massachusetts, where the Berkshire

Mountains and the famous

Appalachian Trail await. We continue

north into the foothills of the Green

Mountains to relax around an

evening campfire.

Day 2 Green Mountains NF ‘The

Greens’, as local hikers sometime

refer to this small mountain range,

are perfect for shorter walks in

wooded valleys. If you prefer a

challenge, try the Stratton Mountain

Trail that encompasses parts of

the Appalachian Trail, as well as

Vermont’s famed Long Trail.

Day 3/4 White Mountains NF Hike

above the timberline for impressive

views of the White Mountains of

New Hampshire, the ‘backbone’

of the northern Appalachians. Mt

Washington, one of the highest

points in the Appalachians, is

known for its stunning scenery

and constantly changing weather.

Challenge the elements, or let

technology assist you with a ride

up the mountain on the cog-driven

railway.

Day 5-7 Baxter SP Home to Mt

Katahdin, Baxter State Park is the

starting point of the 2,200 mile-long

Appalachian Trail. Explore the forest,

lakes and streams of northern Maine

amidst the largest wilderness area

in eastern USA; virtually untouched

since the days of the first settlers.

Day 8/9 Boston It seems only fitting

to top off this unique adventure

with a walk on the Freedom Trail,

where the United States’ own road

to independence began in Boston.

A night out on the town will help

you re-adjust to civilisation; be sure

to sample some of New England’s

famous seafood.

Day 10 Boston > New York Area

Explore the historic centre of old

Boston before finishing this unique

walking tour in the New York Area.

Early bookings are recommended due to the popularity of fall foliage tours.

NF = National Forest SP = State Park

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21 Jun 05 Jul £1349 £1909

19 Jul 02 Aug £1449 £2229

09 Aug 23 Aug £1449 £2229

23 Aug 06 Sep £1549 £2109

13 Sep 27 Sep £1449 £2009

Departs Seattle Tour code: PWP* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Nat So Pah thermal hot springs

Explore the Cascade, Rocky and

Sierra Nevada mountains

Opportunity to view abundant

birds and wildlife


Mt Rainier, Yellowstone, Grand

Teton, Craters of the Moon and

Yosemite

What’s Included:



equipment.



Optional Activities: Cycling in Yosemite Valley; Sunset

catamaran cruise; Country western

saloon; Horse and buggy ride;

Whitewater rafting; Mountain biking and

National Park hikes.

Western National Parks Walk15 Day Camping Tour

Diverse natural wonders are found throughout this trek, ranging from

soaring mountain peaks and bubbling thermal geysers, to the glacial

carved granite walls of the Yosemite Valley.

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WYOMING

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San Francisco

Yosemite NP

Lake Tahoe

Mt. Rainier NP Seattle

Montana

Craters of the Moon NM Jackson

Yellowstone NP

Day 1/2 Arrive Seattle > Mt Rainier NP

This journey starts with a trip into the heart

of the Cascade Mountains, home of Mt

Rainier National Park. Hike past glistening

waterfalls and ancient forests to the many

spectacular vistas this massive snow-

capped volcano has to offer.

Day 3 Missoula, Montana Retrace Lewis

and Clark’s path across the historic

Columbia River en route to the Big Sky

cowboy country of Montana, enjoying a

night under a brilliant blanket of stars.

Day 4-6 Yellowstone NP View explosive

geysers and colourful waterfalls, while

exploring the world’s oldest and most

famous National Park of them all. Keep

your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife,

including grizzlies, wolves, elks and bison.

Day 7/8 Jackson, Wyoming Choose to

meander the shores of pretty alpine lakes

beneath the Teton Mountains, or to head

uphill for outstanding panoramic views.

Day 9 Hollister, Idaho Next, we cross

into Idaho for an opportunity to walk

amongst the moonlike formations of

Craters of the Moon National Monument

en route to the Nat So Pah hot springs.

Day 10-11 Lake Tahoe Enjoy a colourful

sunset while sipping champagne on

an optional catamaran cruise on the

crystal-clear, deep blue waters of the

lake. Later you could try your luck in

Caesar’s Palace Casino.

Day 12-14 Yosemite NP Further south,

several trails here take you to some of the

highest and grandest waterfalls in North

America. Half Dome and El Capitan,

the most famous of the park’s granite

formations, provide majestic backdrops

that will be etched on your mind forever.

Alternative activities include bicycling

in the valley or floating down the

Merced River.

Day 15 Yosemite NP > San Francisco

Journey through California’s historic gold

country to the ‘City by the Bay’. End this

special adventure with a tour through the

neighborhoods that make San Francisco

such a treat - Chinatown, North Beach,

the Wharf and Golden Gate Park.

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2011

18 Jul 29 Jul £1,259 £2,059

15 Aug 26 Aug £1,319 £2,119

05 Sep 16 Sep £1,319 £1,899

Departs Seattle Tour code: PCP* Flight prices are subject to availability.


Sightseeing in the cities

of Vancouver and Seattle

Guided Athabasca Glacier hike

Abundant bird and wildlife

viewing opportunities


Paul Lake, Jasper, Banff and

Yoho

What’s Included:

Two professional tour leaders†,

private transportation, camping fees

and equipment.



Optional Activities: Mountain biking; Canoeing; Mountain

gondola; National Park hikes;

Whitewater rafting and Helicopter tour.

Canadian Parks Walk12 Day Camping Tour

Showcasing the best hiking trails that Jasper, Banff and Yoho National

Parks have to offer, this dedicated walking tour lets you experience the

most breathtaking scenery in the Canadian Rockies. Soaring mountain

peaks, pristine glaciers, endless evergreen forests and abundant wildlife

are the perfect setting for hiking to your heart’s content!

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Seattle

Vancouver

Yoho NP

Banff NP

Jasper NP

Paul Lake PP

Day 1 Seattle > Paul Lake PP The Paul

Lake Provincial Park trail provides a

lovely setting to stretch the legs and

get acquainted with your new travelling

companions.

Day 2-4 Jasper NP Fill the next three

days with some fine walks around

Maligne Canyon, Bald Hills, Opal Hills

or Five Lakes, which exemplify the

serenity of Jasper National Park.

With an array of wildlife, keep your

eyes peeled for grizzlies, wolves and

Bighorn sheep.

Day 5-7 Banff NP From Jasper to Banff,

you’ll enjoy one of the world’s most

beautiful drives, the Icefields Parkway.

Explore the Athabasca Glacier on our

included guided tour and stand in awe

high above the powder-blue Peyto

Lake. With three days to explore Banff

in depth, consider hiking to one of the

famous teahouses near the Plain of Six

Glaciers or Lake Agnes, or hike through

Sentinel Pass for startling views of

Moraine Lake. Revive tired muscles

with a soak in Banff’s naturally hot

pools, rent a canoe or just sit back and

enjoy the views of this wondrous park.

Day 8/9 Yoho NP You have the chance

to whitewater raft on the Kicking

Horse River or experience one of

the world’s great one-day walks, the

Iceline Trail (conditions permitting).

For an easier option, walk to the

base of Takakkaw Falls, the highest

waterfall in the Canadian Rockies,

free falling over 300 metres.

Day 10 British Columbia PP

Leaving Yoho we head back towards

civilisation, visiting one of British

Columbia’s Provincial Parks en route

for one last beautiful trail walk.

Day 11 Vancouver Today is spent on

Canada’s rugged west coast, in the

most vibrant of North American cities,

Vancouver. Take in the magnificent

skyline from the footpaths of Stanley

Park or stroll along English Bay Beach

at sunset, before topping off the evening

with dinner in historic Gastown.

Day 12 Vancouver > Seattle

Returning to the Emerald City, don’t

miss the view from the top of Seattle’s

famous Space Needle for the ultimate

end to a great tour.

†PLEASE NOTE: On this tour, the second leader will be locally-based and certified by the Canadian Park Service to guide the group in Jasper, Banff and Yoho National Parks. (Days 1-2 and 11-13 are guided by only one Grand American Adventures tour leader).

PP = Provincial ParkFor a 10 day lodging tour of this

region, please see our Canadian

Rockies tour on page 28.

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