2012 - TravelResearchOnline · In 2012, Lakani World Tours presents four exciting private jet tours. As VIP travelers you fly privately in the utmost comfort and style. Each itinerary

World Tours

2012

Escorted Group ToursInnovatively YoursAfrica

Asia

Europe

India

Middle East

South America

Luxury Tours by Private JetIndia, Sri Lanka & Nepal

Europe Rediscovered

Around the World

African Adventure

Custom ToursDestination of Your Choice

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Lakani World Tours 2012Extraordinary travel experiences to suit your style

IndIa, srI lanka & nepal: 20 days by luxury executive private Jet · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · page 4Mumbai • Colombo • Kandy • Madurai • Hyderabad • Bandhavgarh • Varanasi • KathmanduAmritsar • Jodhpur • Agra • Delhi

europe redIscovered: 16 days by luxury executive private Jet · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · page 4Bruges • Ljubljana • Lake Bled • Tirana • Mallorca • Santiago de Compostela • Bilbao • Paris

around the World: 22 days by luxury 757 private Jet · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · page 4Seattle • Manchuria • Gobi Desert • Siem Reap • Kathmandu • Baku • MoscowBordeaux • Boston

afrIcan adventure: 19 days by luxury executive private Jet · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · page 4Madrid • Luxor • Serengeti • Madagascar • Cape Town • Namibia • Marrakech

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Lakani Paves the Way with Luxury Tours by Private Jet

africa / Middle east page no. Egypt 13South Africa 16

asia / India / so. pacific page no. India 25 China 26 Japan 27Vietnam 28 Cambodia 29Laos 29New Zealand 30

south / central america page no. Guatemala & Honduras 34 Costa Rica 35Ecuador 36

europe page no. Turkey 41Spain 42Portugal 43Russia 44

Innovatively Yoursafrica / Middle east page no. Kenya & Tanzania 10Egypt 12Jordan & Israel 14Iran - (Persia) 15

asia / India page no. Myanmar 18Silk Road 20Pushkar (NEW) 22Ladakh 24

south / central america page no. Peru 32

europe page no. Georgia & Armenia (NEW) 38Holland & Belgium (NEW) 40

Destination of Your Choice 46

Escorted Small Groups

Custom Tours

To Lakani there is no such thing as a foreign country.

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Dear Friends,

Traveling opens our hearts and minds to cultural understanding and helps us gain

respect for people with contrasting traditions. With over thirty years in travel, I have

been privileged to have had the opportunity to visit some of the most remote locations

as well as top rated cities. Each place has its own gifts to offer and leaves indelible

memories. Our goal at Lakani is to provide you with a travel experience filled with

enrichment, enjoyment and unforgettable impressions of each destination.

World travel at its best simply describes the experience you can expect from Lakani World Tours. I have spent all of

my adult life making sure that travelers’ expectations are not only met, but exceeded. It is with that goal in mind that

we create every Lakani journey – whether it is escorted or independent, by private jet or by motor coach, in a five-star

city hotel or in a remote camp in the rain forest.

In 2012, we continue our tradition of offering a selection of Luxury Tours by Private Jet, Escorted Small Group Tours

and Custom Tours. In addition, we are excited to introduce our new Lakani Way of Travel - Innovatively Yours – pre-

planned journeys created for the independent traveler to experience a very individualistic itinerary, yet at the same

time have all of the planning details taken care of – leaving you to enjoy the moment.

Our Lakani team is made up of professionals who are devoted to creating extraordinary travel programs for every

Lakani traveler. We select exquisite and often unique properties, outstanding guides and tour managers, and the most

fascinating sightseeing for each itinerary. The Lakani Dine By Choice feature is included on our Escorted Small Group

and Private Jet Tours, allowing you unlimited dining options.

Please take a look at the tours inside this brochure and be inspired to travel with Lakani in 2012. We look forward to

an opportunity to share Unique, Exotic and Magnificent Experiences.

Best traveling wishes,

Heidi LakaniPresident, Lakani World Tours

A Letter From the President

Heidi Lakani, President

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Your time is valuable and your vacation should be exciting, enriching, worry-free and fulfilled in a style that is all your own. The Lakani

team of experts knows this only too well and builds each journey with your well-being in mind. It is why you now have the choice of four

different ways of traveling with Lakani World Tours. Familiarize yourself with Escorted Small Group Tours, Custom Journeys, Innovatively

Yours Adventures and Private Jet Tours and choose which one suits you. You may find that it depends on the itinerary too, so be sure to look

at all of the options available in the pages ahead.

All-inclusive journeys to exotic places accompanied by up to 14

traveling companions and a Lakani Expert Tour Manager. That is

the essence of the Lakani Escorted Small Group Tours. Add to it

exciting cultural encounters, all-inclusive sightseeing, luxurious

accommodations and a totally worry-free experience with your Tour

Manager on hand from the day you arrive right through to the last day

of the trip.

Touring in deluxe vehicles, with Lakani you have the advantage of a

window seat for optimum viewing of all the fabulous sights along the

way. A local specialist guide accompanies you in each destination – in

addition to your Tour Manager – to give insight to the history, culture

and today’s society.

Lakani Escorted Small Group Tours include all meals, with bottled

water, soft drinks, coffee or tea; and you’ll be spoiled for choice and

flexibility with the signature Lakani Dine by Choice dining program.

Choose to go on your own or be accompanied by a Lakani Tour

Manager. Use commercial airlines or your own private aircraft.

The choice is yours on a Lakani Custom Tour.

Lakani Custom Tours are designed exclusively for you. Travel

when, where and with whom you like on a journey specially

created to suit your interests, time and traveling style. Ideal for

celebratory trips like a honeymoon or anniversary vacation, a

family reunion, or a Special Interest Group sharing a common

hobby. Custom Tours can be arranged for any number of people

to essentially any place on the planet. The expert Lakani team

has first-hand travel knowledge of all corners of the world and

a network to organize a journey that exceeds your expectations.

Comprehensive sightseeing, entrance fees, gratuities to local

staff and top notch accommodations are all part of the luxury

experience to behold.

Choose Your Lakani Style

Custom Tours for Individuals, Families or Special Interest Groups

Escorted Small Groups

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Choose Your Lakani Style

Your time is your own, and you prefer to spend it traveling where,

when, and with whom you choose; and yet – the benefit of knowing the

price and having a choice of innovatively pre-planned itineraries is

truly appealing. This new series of tours was created just for you, the

independent traveler.

Each journey has been carefully planned to include captivating sights.

You’ll visit fascinating destinations and English speaking local experts

accompany you to provide historical and cultural insights. Stay

in Lakani Hotels of Choice which are chosen for your comfort and

luxury. Breakfast is included every day and other meals as shown in

the itinerary, leaving you free to choose your own culinary delights for

those not built-in. You are always met upon arrival in each destination

and enjoy touring in a private deluxe vehicle suitable for the size of

your party.

Travel with your family, your friends or just yourself. The pricing

is based on two people traveling together, but can be adjusted for a

solo traveler or larger parties. Encounter unbelievable sights, meet

fascinating people and capture incredible memories to last a lifetime.

Travel at your own time with your own choice of companions on an

Innovatively Yours Adventure.

Innovatively Yours Adventures

Encounter the ultimate in luxury travel when you join Lakani

Private Jet Tours. Each itinerary is designed to allow flexibility of

both timing and sight selection making each experience perfect

for you. Along with a custom configured private jet which gives

everyone plenty of space and comfort, Lakani designs each private

jet tour to make the most of your valuable time with itineraries

that offer you captivating sights and cultural experiences. Lakani

Private Jet Tours often use private airport terminals, avoiding

crowds and easing arrival and departure formalities. While in the

air you are served first-rate cuisine and exceptional wines by a

hand-picked flight crew.

New itineraries are created annually using a larger jet with longer

range for around the world tours and an executive jet for regional

journeys. Local experts join you in each destination to provide

historical and cultural insights. In unique Lakani style luxury, you

will enjoy the services of seasoned Lakani Tour Managers, superb

accommodations, gratuities to local staff, and the Lakani Dine by

Choice program.

Luxury Tours by Private Jet



Your Magic Carpet Journey

Consider for a moment a voyage that takes you seamlessly from one

place to another, in the most expedient manner and extraordinary style.

That is the Lakani Luxury Private Jet Journey.

There are many advantages to be gained from traveling on a private jet

tour. Fly from one destination to another on a timeline that is totally

customized and independent of limited and changeable commercial

airline schedules. Private jets often use private air terminals or smaller

airports with closer access to sightseeing, allowing speedy arrival and

departure formalities and giving you more time in the destination.

Then there is the unexpected pleasure of flying with the same crew

throughout to take care of your every need and provide you with

exquisite cuisine, a wide choice of beverages and unparalleled service.

Finally, it is a chance to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people

with similar goals and expectations.

offer exceptional spaciousness, comfort and privacy, with 60 inches of

space per person. Lakani jet travelers love the separate ‘sky lounge’

for socializing and dining, with seating for 16. With its Rolls Royce

engines and extended performance rating, the aircraft’s range is ideal for

flying around the world. You are accompanied by four tour directors,

thereby ensuring small group touring at every destination.

On regional jet tours (Europe, India and Africa) your VIP Executive

Jet with a usual capacity of 40 is reconfigured for just 14 guests with

luxurious leather club seats. Lakani Executive Jets are intimate in scale,

with posh interiors typically reserved for heads of state, royalty, and of

course, Lakani guests. Your cabin attendants are gracious, enthusiastic

and can anticipate all of your in-flight needs.

You also have the serenity of knowing that the chartered aircraft

operates above the highest standards of safety and security. Regional

jet flights are never too long, the average flight time is only 4 hours.

The camaraderie of fellow travelers, professional tour managers, hand-

selected flight crew, vintage wines, champagnes and top cuisine combine

to make your Lakani Regional Luxury Private Jet Tour memorable and

rewarding.

In 2012, Lakani World Tours presents four exciting private jet tours.

As VIP travelers you fly privately in the utmost comfort and style.

Each itinerary is carefully planned using the appropriate sized jet – an

Executive Private Jet for shorter regional tours and a Boeing 757 for the

longer range, around the world journey. Each aircraft is customized

to carry fewer travelers, allowing for the true Lakani intimate group

atmosphere.

Guests on Cultural Connections Around the World luxuriate on

the Icelandair 757-200 Extended Range jet, re-designed for only 52

passengers in lieu of the 240 seat capacity. Reclining leather seats

Lakani Luxury Private Jet

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India, Sri Lanka & NepalFeb. 05 – Feb. 24, 2012

Mumbai • Colombo • Kandy • Madurai • Hyderabad • Bandhavgarh Varanasi • Kathmandu • Amritsar • Jodhpur • Agra • Delhi

Start your journey in Mumbai where touring choices await, including an opportunity to witness a live shoot in Bollywood. Continue to Colombo and Kandy in Sri Lanka where you visit an elephant orphanage and tour a tropical tea plantation. Stop off in Madurai before continuing to Hyderabad, where you can take in its unique culture and architecture. Travel on to Bandhavgarh and enjoy an elephant back safari in search of tigers and other wildlife. In Varanasi, cruise the Ganges and witness the aarti ceremony. Fly past Mt. Everest and visit the ancient temples of Kathmandu in Nepal. Discover the epicenter of the Sikh religion in Amritsar. Visit the “Blue City” of Jodhpur, and explore the region by jeep and camel. See the legendary Taj Mahal in Agra. Finish your journey in Delhi where you will be given a choice of tours.

Exploring the Sub-continent in style

2012

Luxury Private JetThe World’s Only Luxury Tours by Private Jet

India, Sri Lanka & Nepal

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Europe RediscoveredSep. 1 – Sep. 16, 2012

Bruges • Ljubljana • Lake Bled • Tirana • Mallorca Santiago de Compostela • Bilbao • Paris

Redefining the quintessential European tour to fit modern Europe means including both the classic cities of medieval-world importance, and those cities which have recently become must-see locales. Start with a cruise down the canals of Bruges, a center of art in the Middles Ages, and then fly to Slovenia’s captivating Lake Bled. Spend a day in Tirana, Albania’s colorful capital city. Continue to Mallorca where the diversity of nature’s bounty is open for you to explore.

Discover a man-made wonder, Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage City. Fly to Bilbao and visit the world renowned Guggenheim Museum before your journey comes to an end in the classic European destination – Paris.


Redefi ning the Classic European Tour

Europe Rediscovered2012

Around the World Oct. 11 – Nov. 01, 2012

Seattle • Manchuria • Gobi Desert • Siem Reap • Kathmandu • Baku Moscow • Bordeaux • Boston

Board your luxury private jet and head to Manchuria’s Shenyang, home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Discover the natural wonders of the Gobi Desert and those tribes who call it home. Explore the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap to get in touch with past cultures and tour ancient temples. Fly to Kathmandu to see a vibrant Nepalese city and visit its sacred sites. Then on to Baku in Azerbaijan where the juxtaposition between old and new is celebrated. Next fly to Moscow the cultural hub of western Russia. The final stop on your world tour is in Bordeaux whose city and region is famous for wine which is considered to be among the best in the world.

Encountering Cultural Connections

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Around the World

African Adventure March 2013

Madrid • Luxor • Serengeti • Madagascar • Cape Town • Namibia Marrakech

From Spain’s capital city of Madrid, fly to Luxor in Egypt’s Nile Valley, where vast temples and royal tombs abound. Head south to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and let natural wonders and wildlife fill your days. Visit Madagascar, home to an amazing population and variety of Lemurs. Back on the mainland, explore South Africa’s iconic metropolis, Cape Town. Fly to Swakopmund; enjoy a dune safari and dinner party in the Namib Desert with leading conservation expert, Dr. Hu Berry. Lastly, journey to Marrakech, where historical Moorish and modern European styles meet. See the diversity of Africa by Lakani Private Jet.

Discovering Diverse Landscapes, Wildlife & Cultures

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African Adventure


Experience the luxury of traveling with an intimate group of no

more than 14 guests and you will soon realize what separates

Lakani Escorted Small Group Tours from other tours. The

exclusive group size means access to luxurious boutique hotels,

touring in deluxe vehicles with enough window seats for all, and

the extravagance of time to enjoy the sights. Arriving at each

site you not only save time exiting the vehicle, but you’ll also

be enriched with a more personal and up close interaction with

your local expert. Envision a chance to stay in close proximity

to the annual Camel Fair at Pushkar, Rajasthan at the Orchard

Resort in an exclusive luxury tented camp or catch a glimpse of

the elusive condor in Peru’s remote Colca Canyon while staying

in a sumptuous cottage with a magnificent spa at Las Casitas

del Colca. These luxury properties have only 11 and 20 suites

respectively, which makes them ideal for Lakani’s small groups.

Touring with Lakani is personal and flexible with the “Dine by

Choice” program. Immerse yourself in the local atmosphere and

experience a meal at a local eatery of your choice. Join traveling

companions in the hotel’s fine dining restaurant. Or if you feel

like dining in comfort and privacy, avail yourself of room service.

It’s your vacation and you have the luxury of dining your way on

Lakani Escorted Group and Private Jet journeys. It’s included in

the cost of each tour – all meals, every day, no exceptions!

Participating in a Lakani Escorted Group or Private Jet Journey

means you enjoy comprehensive sightseeing. Don’t worry

about having to purchase optional excursions along the way as

Lakani has already done the research and incorporated the most

interesting sights and included the entrance fees in the price of

your tour. Ply the waterways of Belgium and Holland on a private

luxury vessel; visit the David Sheldrick Orphanage where you

can pet and feed the baby elephants. These are highlights that

other tour companies offer as options to purchase en route

however Lakani includes these must see sights in the cost of your

tour thereby avoiding hidden charges in order to complete your

experience. Additionally, you have the advantage of enjoying

these highlights in the company of expert English speaking

guides chosen expressly for your journey.

Luxury Touring the Lakani WaySmall Groups, Really!

Dine by Choice

All-inclusive Sightseeing


Lakani World Tours is very selective when it comes to choosing

your accommodations. You can be confident that Lakani’s

Hotels of Choice are continually monitored and are chosen for

their character, five star service, luxurious facilities, fabulous

restaurants and premium location. With Lakani World Tours,

you are always assured that you will stay at the top hotels at each

captivating destination. And it does not stop there – you are also

guaranteed to enjoy the best category of deluxe rooms available.

If your hotel has a room with a view, it has been reserved for you.

Naturally, you also have the option to upgrade to a suite where

available.Lakani feels very strongly that we should give back to the people

who open their homes and hearts to show us their special part

of the world. For every finalized booking, Lakani World Tours

makes a donation to a local non-profit charitable organization.

In addition, you have an opportunity, if you so desire, to offer

an act of charity or volunteer in some way to help a community

while on tour. This may be as simple as providing breakfast for

school children to a more substantial commitment of assisting

with home-building or repairs. The options are many and

depend on the destination and your own particular interests.

Lakani Travelers are invited to join the Lakani Travel Club

in appreciation for your loyalty. We also firmly believe in

sustainable tourism and are committed to giving back to the

communities and organizations that help make the world a

better place. Lakani World Tours will contribute all Lakani

Travel Club* membership dues to nonprofit organizations.

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Luxury Hotels of Choice

Lakani Gives Back to Communities

Lakani Travel Club Benefits

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The Tour Manager is one of the most important elements of any Escorted Tour. Lakani World Tours chooses only highly qualified and

experienced tour managers for its Escorted Small Group Tours and Luxury Private Jet Tours because we know that the success of the journey

largely relies on the competence and service of the leader. The tour manager of each escorted group is dedicated to making sure that each

traveler’s expectations are exceeded and he or she is on duty 24/7 to achieve that goal. Whether the need is a special restaurant reservation or

arranging a “spur of the moment” wedding, you can count on the Lakani Tour Manager to use their connections and skills to make it happen

– if it is possible. Of course, the tour manager is primarily there to ensure that all aspects of the tour run smoothly and travelers receive the

greatest value from each journey.

Tour Managers

It has been a privilege to accompany travelers to the most exotic places on the planet as well as popular classical sites on over 50 journeys by private jet and hundreds of tours. I look forward to each new adventure with excitement because travel is rewarding for us all - every time.

Jan Moester

Born and raised in East Africa, I have always been very much involved with the protection of wildlife and in particular, the preservation and development of the gorilla. For years I have had the pleasure of leading travelers around the world on safaris and private jet tours and I welcome you to join us.

John Webley

After four decades of taking travelers to the most unusual and off-the-beaten path locations, I am constantly amazed at how connected we are despite our cultural differences. I truly enjoy sharing each experience with travelers of all ages and interests.

Hal Rice

Intrigued by wildlife and travel from a young age, I have enjoyed the rewarding experience of guiding tours and lecturing over the years. While I specialize in Eastern Africa as a tour manager and naturalist, I relish every opportunity to introduce people to new destinations with their unique flora and fauna.

Lynne Leakey

Born in Nairobi and educated in the USA, I have a unique perspective on African society and wildlife. With over 25 years as a professional safari guide and as the Director of the Pan-African Wildlife Conservation Network, I look forward to sharing the wonders of my homeland with you.

Pat Awori

I have had the pleasure of escorting many private jet journeys and group tours to all corners of the world. Each new tour experience is particularly enriched by the friendships forged with travelers and local inhabitants we meet along the way.

Barbara Arnett

My years of accompanying travelers to exotic locations in style have been truly satisfying. Whether I am escorting private jet journeys or escorted small groups I am always reminded of the delights each new place brings to those that travel, and the enormous gratitude of those whose homes we visit.

Linda Long-Innes

I have always been enthralled by world cultures and the ingenuity of each society. This passion compels me to share my joy of the world’s wondrous landscapes and cultures with tour guests. My expertise in photography and tribal cultures helps in creating exciting informative adventures with beautifully framed memories.

Gary Wintz

My desire to travel and to introduce South America, and other destinations to travelers have made my time as a tour manager thus far a pleasure and an adventure. I thoroughly enjoy both private jet and escorted tours and hope to captivate your imagination and your curiosity on our journeys.

Roberto Racofort

I am passionate about sharing the knowledge about my home country of Peru and all of South America with you. After 30 years of leading tour groups I never tire of seeing the joy on the faces of people as they encounter new experiences.

Diana Hidalgo

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ESCORTED TOURS

All-inclusive journeys with small groups of like-minded travelers led by an experienced and knowledgeable tour manager.

Kenya • Tanzania • IranIsrael • Jordan • Egypt

INNOVATIVELY YOURS

Independent touring for individuals, families or friends at your own pace and time.

Egypt • South Africa

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Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Fascination in Abundance

NAIRoBI • SAMBuRu • MAASAI MARA • ARuSHA • NGoRoNGoRo

15 days – Limited to 14 travelersDAYS 1 – 3 Depart for Nairobi, KENYA Stanley Sarova Hotel Arrive in Nairobi where you will be transferred to your luxury hotel to meet your fellow travelers and tour manager. In Nairobi, visit the Karen Blixen Museum from the “Out of Africa” film fame, have a private visit to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and feed the Rothchild giraffes at Giraffe Centre.

DAYS 4 – 5 Samburu National Park Larsen’s Camp Fly south to the semi-arid Samburu National Park. Enjoy the beauty of the area and the unique game found here. Spot the endangered Grevy’s Zebras, the Somali Ostriches and the only ones found north of the equator, and the elusive leopard.

DAYS 6 – 8 Maasai Mara Governor’s Camp Fly over the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s richest game reserve as far as the concentration of wildlife is concerned. Experience game drives for the ultimate safari experience. Visit a Maasai cultural Boma to immerse and focus on Maasai culture. Be in awe of the majestic views as you soar in a hot air balloon over the Great Rift Valley.

DAY 9 Arusha, TANZANIA Arusha Coffee Lodge Fly to Arusha , which is a major international diplomatic hub. It is surrounded by some of Africa’s most famous landscapes and national parks. Arusha Coffee Lodge lies cradled in the endless acres of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantation and you will have an opportunity to tour the plantation.

DAYS 10 – 11 Ngorongoro The Manor House On your way to Ngorongoro, enjoy a game drive at Lake Manyara National Park. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Garden of Eden. The crater is 12 miles in diameter, is a caldera and harbors many species of animals including the elusive black rhino. Enjoy lunch in the crater floor during the game viewing drive.

Featured Highlights:• PrivatevisittotheDavidSheldrickElephantOrphanageto touchandfeedtheelephants• VisitaMaasaivillageandlearnofitsculture• Enjoyahotairballoonridewithachampagnebreakfast• Marvelatthegameontheviewingdrivesandlookforthe elusiveleopardandblackrhino

2012Dates&Prices Intra Single Departure dates: Price Tour Air SupplementFeb. 26 – Mar. 11 $10595 $1990 $2150oct. 28 – Nov. 11 $10595 $1990 $2150Dec. 23 – Jan. 06, 2013 $11595 $1990 $2450

2011dates:Oct.13,Dec.22

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra tour air is subject to change. International air fare is additional. See Page 49 for terms and conditions. Please contact us for complete program details.


SERENGETI • NAIRoBI

DAYS 12 - 13 Serengeti Migration Camp Drive to the Serengeti which is another of the great game reserves and the jewel of Tanzania. En route visit Olduvai Gorge, an ancient homind archaeological site, located in the Great Rift Valley. The excavations by Louis and Mary Leakey in the mid-1950’s were important because they established the African origin of humankind. Share your thoughts and fond memories of East Africa at your farewell dinner party.

DAYS 14-15 Nairobi OleSereniHotel Arrive Nairobi, where a day room is available to you until your departure from Nairobi. Later this evening you will be transferred to the airport, as you board your international flight back home, arriving the following day.

American born Lynne Leakey arrived in Kenya decades ago and fell in love with the wildlife, people and culture of East Africa. Today she is a well respected naturalist guide and tour director who regularly lectures on topics such as the social behavior of elehants, the Maasai people and national parks & conservation. Lakani’s travelers will enjoy traveling in the expert company of Lynne and return home truly enriched. Lynne in photo above with baby elephant.


Featured Highlights:• LuxuriateinyourPresidentialSuiteaboardtheSonesta St.Georgeduringyour5daysNileRivercruise• EnjoytheworldrenownedSound&LightshowinCairo withpremier seating• BenefitfromtheexpertiseofanEgyptologistthroughout• ExcursionbyairtoAbuSimbel

2012Dates&Prices Intra Single Departure dates: Price Tour Air Supplement Jan. 26 – Feb. 06 $6295 $610 $2195

*Feb. 09 – Feb. 20 $6295 $610 $2195

Feb. 23 – Mar. 05 $6295 $610 $2195

**Mar. 08 – Mar. 19 $6295 $610 $2195

**oct. 11 – oct. 22 $6295 $610 $2195

*Nov. 01 – Nov. 12 $6295 $610 $2195

Dec. 21 – Jan. 01, 2013 $6895 $610 $2995

2011dates:Oct.13,Dec.22

Connect with our 8 Day JORDAN tour. See Page 14.* Connect with our 13 Day JORDAN & ISRAEL tour. See Page 14.


12 Days - Limited to 14 travelersDAYS 1 – 4 Depart for Cairo, EGYPT Four Seasons Nile Plaza Arrive in Cairo where you will be transferred to your luxury hotel. Marvel at the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Meet your fellow travelers and tour manager at a welcome dinner party. Visit the Egyptian Museum filled with treasures including the remarkable Tutankhamen collection and the Mummies Room.

DAYS 5 – 8 NilecruiseLuxortoAswan Sonesta St. George Cruise

Fly to Luxor in the morning and board the luxurious Sonesta St. George boat. Luxuriate in your Presidential Suite for the next 5 days as you cruise down the Nile River. Discover ancient Thebes in Luxor and walk the burial ground of the Valley of the Kings and Queens. While cruising to Aswan, stops will be made in Edfu to visit Horus Temple, and Kom Ombo to see the Temple of Sobek and Horus. While in Aswan, visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Enjoy a traditional canvas sailed felucca ride to the Botanical Gardens at Kitchner’s Island.

DAY 9 Aswan–AbuSimbel Movenpick Hotel

After disembarking from the cruise, fly to Abu Simbel, considered to be one of the most phenomenal feats of engineering in all of Egypt, to take a closer look at the 3300 year old temple of Ramses II, which is dedicated to the sun god.

DAYS 10 – 12 Cairo Fairmont Nile City Return to Cairo where your accommodations will be at the Fairmont Nile City which features modern luxury and sweeping views of ancient wonders. Explore the Khan El Kahlili Bazaar. Enjoy the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids from your premier seating area. The treasured memories of your journey will remain with you always.

Presidential Suite on Sonesta St. George Cruise

Egypt – Eternal and Timeless

CAIRo • LuXoR • NILE CRuISE • EDFu • KoM oMBo • ASWAN • ABu SIMBEL


Featured Highlights:• Visittheworld-renownedEgyptianMuseum• CruisetheNileinthecomfortofaPresidentialSuiteaboardthe SonestaSt.George• BenefitfromtheexpertiseofanEgyptologistthroughout your tour• Marvelatthewondersofthepyramids• ExperiencetherichhistoryofSt.Catherine’sMonastery

CAIRo • LuXoR • NILE CRuISE • SHARM EL SHEIKH • ST. CATHERINE

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Egypt.

Egypt – Innovatively Yours

NOTE: This program is based on a Friday cruise.

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DAYS 1 – 3 Depart for Cairo, EGYPT Four Season Nile Plaza Visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum. Glimpse into Egypt’s mysterious past as you view the many artifacts on display including treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamen. The Museum is replete with the statuary of ancient Egypt, the Royal Mummies and solid silver sarcophagi of the 21st Dynasty Kings. Drive to the Citadel for a panoramic view of the minarets and domes of Islamic Cairo. Explore the largest and oldest bazaar in Cairo, the Khan El Khalili Bazaar built in 1382 by Sultan Barquq’s Master Garkas El Khalili.

DAYS 4 - 7 Nile Cruise SonestaSt.George/SontestaSt.GeorgeHotel Fly to Aswan to embark on a Nile cruise. Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple. While sailing on the Nile visit Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Visit the East Bank to see Luxor and Karnak Temples, and the West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Madinat Habu & the Colossi of Memnon.

DAYS 8 - 9 Sharm El Sheikh FourSeasonsResort Fly to Sharm El Sheikh which is located on the coastal strip along the Red Sea. Sharm El-Sheikh is sometimes called the “City of Peace”, referring to the large number of international peace conferences that have been held there. Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, which lies on the Sinai Peninsula, at the mouth of a gorge at the foot of Mount Sinai. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and according to the UNESCO report, this monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world.

DAYS 10 – 12 Cairo Fairmont Nile City Fly to Cairo and visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Pyramids. According to an ancient Greek historian, it took the work of one million men twenty years to complete the Great Pyramid. Visit Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, the magnificent recumbent statue of Ramses II and the 80-ton alabaster Sphinx. Nearby is the Necropolis of Sakkara, where the world’s first great stone structure, the Step Pyramid of Zoser is located.

12 Days Private JourneyStarts and Ends: Cairo

Prices From: $3995 Low Season - $4995 High Season*Internal air: From $610*Sharm El Sheikh has date restrictions. Ask for details. Holiday supplement applies.

The Innovatively Yours program includes deluxe accommodations, meals as indicated, expert local guides, entrance fees, all transfers and sightseeing excursions by private car. Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra tour air is subject to change. International air fare is additonal. See page 49 for terms and conditions.


Jordan & Israel – Elements of Culture, Faith and Natural Beauty

AMMAN • PETRA • WADI RuM • DEAD SEA • JERuSALEM • BETHLEHEM • HAIFA • TEL AVIV

13daysJordan&Israel–Limitedto14travelers (8 days – Jordan Only)DAYS 1 – 3 DepartforAmman,JORDAN Four Seasons Hotel Arrive in Amman where you will be transferred to your luxury hotel to meet your fellow travelers and tour manager. Amman is built on seven main hills (jebels). From the top of the Citadel see a wonderful panorama of the whole city. The highlight of downtown Amman is the restored Roman Theatre, remnant of the days of the city of Philadelphia. In Jerash, see theaters, churches, temples of Zeus and Artemis, a Nymphaeum and colonnaded streets.

DAYS 4 – 5 Petra MovenpickPetra En route to Petra, the soul-stirring, rose-red city, visit Um Rassas and Madaba, “The City of Mosaics”. Petra and Um Rassas are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This ancient city is the legacy of the Nabataeans. Petra’s appeal comes from its spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert gorge. See remarkable sights, chiseled out of deep-hued rose, purple and crimson limestone.

DAYS 6 – 7 Dead Sea Kempinski Dead Sea Visit Wadi Rum to meet the Bedouins and enjoy a jeep ride before proceeding to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Enjoy this unique spectacular natural and spiritual landscape.

DAYS 8 – 9 Jerusalem-Bethlehem,Masada,ISRAEL King David Hotel Drive to Jerusalem crossing the Allenby Bridge. Visit Qumran to see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Continue to Masada, the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans in 73AD. Visit Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square and pass Rachel’s Tomb en route to Jerusalem.

DAY 10 Jerusalem DavidCitadel/KingDavidHotel Visit the Yad Vashem, a memorial to the Holocaust, the Museum, Children’s Pavillion and walk along the Avenue of the Righteous. Visit the Supreme Court Building and the Shrine of the Book to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. Drive to Mt. of Olives and see the Golden Gate. Visit the Old City, Temple Mount and walk through the restored Jewish Quarter to the Cardo.

DAYS 11 – 13 Haifa - Tel Aviv Dan Tel Aviv Visit Old Jaffa, the world’s oldest port and walk the winding cobblestone street to see the colorful Jaffa Flea Market. Drive along the Mediterranean coast to Haifa. Visit the famous Technion Institute. Ascend Mount Carmel for a beautiful view of the city. Greatly enlightened by your experiences, return home with fond memories of this region.

Featured Highlights:• MeetBedouinsatWadiRum• VisitUmRassasandPetra,UNESCOWorldHeritageSites• ExperiencetheDeadSea,thelowestplaceonearth• SeetheDeadSeaScrollsattheCavesofQumran• MarvelattheviewfromtheMt.ofOlives• RideacablecartoMasada

2012Dates&PricesDeparture dates for Intra Single 13-Day Jordan & Israel: Price Tour Air Supplement

Mar. 18 – Mar. 30 $8695 N/A $2325

oct. 21 – Nov. 02 $8695 N/A $2325

Departure dates for Intra Single 8-Day Jordan: Price Tour Air Supplement

Feb. 19 – Feb. 26 $4495 N/A $1350

Mar. 18 – Mar. 25 $4495 N/A $1350

oct. 21 – oct. 28 $4495 N/A $1350

Nov. 11 – Nov. 18 $4495 N/A $1350

Connect from our EGYPT Tour. See Page 12.



Iran – (Persia) Cradle Of Western Civilization

TEHRAN • KERMAN • YAZD •ABARQuo • PASARGADAE • SHIRAZ • PERSEPoLIS • ISFAHAN • ABYANEH

16 Days - Limited to 14 travelersDAYS 1 – 4 Depart for Tehran, IRAN Laleh Hotel

Arrive in Tehran where you will be transferred to your luxury hotel. View the Archaeological Museum, Glass & Ceramic (Abghineh) Museum, and the Golestan Palace, the oldest and most beautiful palace in Iran, before your welcome dinner with fellow travelers and tour manager. Visit Tehran’s fascinating Museum of Carpet, Crown Jewels, and Saadabad Palace.

DAYS 5 – 6 Kerman Pars Hotel

Fly to Kerman and discover the Ganjali Khan complex, old Public Bath, as well as, the old bazaar. Drive to the village of Rayen and explore its superb 5th century citadel. On the return stop at Mahan to visit the blue-tiled mausoleum of the great Sufi leader, Shah Nematolah-e-Vali, and the Shahzaden Garden.

DAYS 7 – 8 Yazd Safaieh Hotel

Drive to Yazd, en route visit Zein-ed-Din Caravanserai, dating from the Safavid period. Explore the Zoroastrian abandoned Towers of Silence and Fire Temple in Yazd and its old covered bazaar famous for its gold. Visit the mosques of Jame and Mirchakhmaque, Doulatabad Garden, the world highest ventilation tower, and Water Museum.

DAYS 9 – 11 Abarquo – Pasargadae – Shiraz – Persepolis Homa Hotel

Travel to Shiraz by road stopping along the way to explore the tomb of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae and see the 4,000 year old Cyprus tree. In Shiraz, visit its beautiful gardens, the pink tiled 19th century Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, and the tomb of Hafez, the famous Persian poet. Discover Persepolis, one of the most important sites of the Ancient World, with remains of the palaces of Darius the Great, Xerxes and Artaxerxes, and its famous bas-reliefs.

DAYS 12 – 16 Isfahan – Abyaneh – Kashan AbassiHotel/LalehHotel

Enjoy Isfahan’s stunning mosques, famous bridges of Khajou and Sio-se-Pol, Armenian Vank Cathedral, and Chehel-Sotun and Hasht-Behesht Palaces. Journey to the ancient village of Abyaneh, the Oasis of Kashan with its lively Fin Garden, and the magnificent houses of Tehran, stopping on the way to visit the tomb of Ayatollah Khomeini. Greatly enlightened by your experience in this extraordinary part of the world return home or on to your next travel destination.

Featured Highlights:• MarvelatTehran’sfascinatingmuseumsofCarpet,Crown Jewels,andSaadabadPalace• SeeKerman’ssuperb5thcenturyRayenCitadel• VisitZoroastrianTowersofSilenceandFireTempleinYazd and itsoldcoveredgoldbazaar• InShiraz,visitthegardensandtombsofHafez&Saadi• DiscoverPersepolis,oneofthemostimportantsitesofthe AncientWorld• Isfahan’sstunningmosques,palaces,museumsand ArmenianVankCathedral

2012Dates&Prices Intra Single Departure dates: Price Tour Air Supplement

Apr. 26 – May 11 $6495 $240 $1075oct. 01 – oct. 16 $6495 $240 $1075*Upgraded Rooms Throughout $7895 $240 $2250 *Ask for details



Featured Highlights:• AscendTableMountainbycablecartoviewthecityand Cape Peninsula• Visitwithalocalfamilyandlearnabouttheirdailylives• Experiencemalaria-freeMadikwewithdailygamedrives• EnjoyasunsetcruiseontheZambeziRiver• TakeanElephantSafariinZimbabwe• Experienceamomentwiththelionsasyoutakea “walkwiththelions”

DAYS 1 – 5 DepartforCapeTown,SOUTHAFRICACapeGraceHotelTake a city tour of Cape Town and see Government Avenue, the National Gallery and South Africa Museum, and the Houses of Parliament and City Hall. Ride a cable car up Table Mountain and see the beautiful views of Table Bay below, Robben Island, the Atlantic Seaboard as well as most of the Cape Peninsula.

Visit the Cape Winelands region to visit some of the famous wine estates and enjoy the opportunity to taste the wines. Visit the suburbs of Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, continuing via Llandudno to the fishing harbor of Hout Bay before arriving at the African penguin colony and the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Spend time in a private home with South Africans and enjoy local cuisine and conversations about the country and their daily lives.

DAYS 6 – 7 MadikweGameReserve MadikweSafariLodgeTravel to malaria-free Madikwe and experience an African safari in these special game reserves with spectacular views over the Dwarsberg Hills and the Marico River. Enjoy game drives to track the Super Seven, adding cheetah and the African wild dog to the famous Big Five.

DAYS 8 – 13 Johannesburg/VictoriaFalls,ZIMBABWE D’orealeGrande/TheElephantCampTransfer via Johannesburg to Victoria Falls. Be amazed at the panoramic views of the falls on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Visit the Masuwe Estate to meet both lions and lion handlers, and set out on a “Walk with the Lions”. Remember – you are not taking the lions for a walk – the lions are allowing you to be part of their pride for a while, providing one of the most awesome, truly wild adventures you will find anywhere.

Take an Elephant Back Safari. Seated comfortably on the back of natures true “king of the beasts”, experience an age old tradition while silently exploring the majestic grasslands of Victoria Falls National Park. Visit an authentic rural village outside of Victoria Falls where you are given the opportunity to watch local villagers going about their daily tasks. Bid farewell to Southern Africa enriched with the experiences you had during this journey.

CAPE ToWN • MADIKWE GAME RESERVE • JoHANNESBuRG • VICToRIA FALLS

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through South Africa.

South Africa – Innovatively Yours

13 Days Private JourneyStarts: Cape Town Ends: Victoria Falls

Prices From: $5795 Low Season $6395 High SeasonIntra tour air - $890 (Johannesburg / Madikwe / Johannesburg)



ESCORTED TOURS


Myanmar • China • IndiaKyrgyzstan • Uzbekistan

INNOVATIVELY YOURS


China • India • Japan • New ZealandVietnam • Cambodia • Laos


Myanmar – Land of Discovery

BANGKoK • YANGoN • MANDALAY • AMARA RIVER CRuISE

Featured Highlights:• Spendpeacefultimewithlocalpilgrimsontheplatformofthe ShwedagonPagoda• CruisetheAyeyarwadyRiverandvisitoneoftheseldom-visited villagesoftheBamarpeopletoseetheirtraditionalwayof living• Seesunsetfromatemple’sterraceafterastrollaround the temples• Travelbyopenairlongtailboattoseethewayoflifeforthe Intha people

2012Dates&PricesDeparture dates for Intra Single 16-Day Trip: Price Tour Air Supplement

Jan. 03 – Jan. 18 $8695 $475 $1650


16 Days - Limited to 14 travelersDAYS 1 – 4 DepartforYangon,MYANMARviaBangkok PeninsulaHotelBangkok/StrandHotel Overnight in Bangkok en route to Myanmar. One of the greatest highlights of the entire trip will be to spend peaceful time with local pilgrims on the platform of the Shwedagon Pagoda which is gilded from base to spire, carries more than 60 tons of gold plate and rises elegantly 326 vertical feet above its marbled platform. See The Chauk Htat Gyi Reclining Buddha Image.

DAY 5 Mandalay RuparMandarResort Tour this last Royal city of Myanmar and see the Shwenandaw monastery – masterpiece of 19th century woodcarving and the last survivor of original Mandalay Palace; Kuthodaw pagoda – enshrined 729 marble slabs of Buddhist scriptures; Mahamuni Buddha Image – the most revered image in Myanmar covered by 2cm thick of gold leaf; and gold leaf making workshop.

DAYS 6 – 8RiverCruiseAmaraRiverCruise En route visit the Amarapura Mahagandayone Monastery to observe the monastic way of life of the young monks. Visit Sagaing Hill covered by pagodas, temples, monasteries and nunneries. Drive up to the Sunoo Ponya Shin Pagoda on the highest point of the hill to see the peaceful panoramic view of Sagaing Hill and the Ayeyarwady River. Visit a nunnery to observe the nuns’ daily life.


BAGAN • INLE LAKE

Embark on your three night Amara River Cruise and to experience the Ayeyarwady River’s peaceful life. Visit one of the seldom visited Bamar people villages on the river bank. Stop in Pakkoku and visit this upper Burma market town by trishaw. Visit the old teak monastery of West Selan, a small village on the opposite side of the river to Bagan for the “Money Tree” and “Novice Initiation Ceremony”. You will have the opportunity to participate in the ceremony that is one of the most important days of a young child’s life – the initiation to become a novice monk, and the start of his learning about the Dhamma (Buddha’s teaching).

DAYS 9 – 10Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort Visit the Bagan Archaeological Zone to see Shwezigon, a proto type of the Myanmar stupa. See Gubyauk Gyi, 13th century mural paintings, and Htilominlo, the finest stucco carving. Visit Dhamayangyi, considered one of the most massive temples in Bagan. See the sunset from a temple’s terrace after a stroll around the temples.

DAYS 11 – 13 Inle Lake InlePrincessResort En route to Inle Lake visit Pindaya, a small town of the Pa O tribe. Visit the Pindaya cave where centuries old Buddha images in different style are enshrined. Journey by open-air long tail boat to your hotel and to see the way of life for the Intha people.

DAYS 14 – 16 Yangon/Bangkok Strand Hotel / Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel While in Yangon visit the Tharyargone School and charity clinic. Evening farewell cocktail and dinner party to share your memories of a wonderful time you had in Myanmar. Return home from Bangkok.


China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan – Exploring the Silk Road

BEIJING • XIAN • DuNHuANG • TuRPAN • uRuMQI • KASHGAR

Featured Highlights:• VisitUNESCOWorldHeritageSitesinXian,Dunhuang, Turpan,Khiva,BukharaandSamarkand• ExperiencetheSundayBazaarinKashgar• SeethemummysectionatUrumqiProvincialMuseum• VisitKarakalpakstanStateMuseumofArtwhichhoststhe world’slargestcollectionofRussianavantgardeartoutsideSt. Petersburg,Russia• EnjoythefinestexamplesofIslamicArchitectureinCentralAsia andtheworldwithexquisitetileandmosaicwork

22 days – Limited to 14 travelersDAYS 1 – 2 DepartforBeijing,CHINA PeninsulaHotelBeijing Arrive in Beijing and meet your tour manager and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner party. After an overnight in Beijing, continue to Xian the next day.

DAYS 3 – 4 Beijing–Xian SofitelXian Fly to Xian where you will visit the Wild Goose Pagoda, and explore Xian’s buried past. Stand in awe at the Terra Cotta Warriors, discovered at the burial site of Emperor Qinshihuang.

DAYS 5 – 7 Dunhuang-Turpan-Urumqi SilkRoadHotel/UrumqiSheratonHotel Fly to Dunhuang and visit Mingsha Hill and take a camel ride. Visit Magao Grottoes before transferring to the airport for your flight to Urumqi. Drive to Turpan, a town set in a large oasis surrounded by desert and dry mountains. Visit the ruins of Jiaohe and the Emin Minaret. Return to Urumqi for an overnight stay.

DAYS 8 – 9 Urumqi-Kashgar-Urumqi TianYuanInternationalHotel/SheratonHotel Fly to Kashgar and visit the Abakh Hoja Mausoleum and the vast Id Kah Mosque. Walk through old town to see the arcades and local handicrafts. Visit the famous Sunday Market located on the eastern edge of town beyond the Tuman River, which has been the center of Kashgar’s commercial life since the Tang Dynasty.


May 05 – May 26 $9795 $2150 $1650oct. 06 – oct. 27 $9795 $2150 $1650



ISSYK-KuL • BISHKEK • NuKuS • KHIVA • BuKHARA • SAMARKAND • TASHKENT

DAYS 10 – 11 Urumqi-Bishkek-Issyk-kul,KYRGYZSTAN Karven Hotel Issyk-Kul Fly to Bishkek and continue to Issyk-Kul with en route visit at Burana Tower Archaeological Museum, situated on the site of a caravan town dating to the 10th Century A.D. Visit the petroglyphs, a source of studies on history, tangible and intangible heritage of the ancient and medieval Kyrgyzstan and dated back to the period between II millennium B.C. and VIII century A.D. Visit Karakol City and the Preshevalsky Museum, dedicated to the memory of Nikolai Michailovich Preshevalsky, an enthusiastic explorer. Stop at a Russian Orthodox Church & Dungan Mosque.

DAYS 12 – 13 Issyk-kul-Bishkek-Tashkent,UZBEKISTAN HyattRegencyHotel/IntercontinentalHotel Return to Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, and visit the History Museum and Frunze’s House. Fly on to Tashkent, a city rebuilt after the 1966 earthquake. Tashkent can rightfully claim to be the capital of Central Asia.

DAYS 14 – 15 Tashkent - Nukus - Khiva Hotel Asia Khiva Fly to Nukus. Visit the unique museum which has a large collection of Central Asian artifacts. Continue the drive to Khiva, a World Heritage Site and the capital of once powerful Khorezmia, which flourished in the 6th century B.C. Explore the World Heritage Site at Khiva, a city where time has stood still. Start with the main site of Ichan Kala followed by Kalta Minor, the Kunya Ark, the Rakhimkhon Madrassah, the Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud, the Friday Mosque and the Tashauli Palace and Harem. Climb the Khodja Minaret.

DAYS 16 – 17 Khiva-Bukhara Hotel Zargaron Bukhara Drive to Bukhara through the Kyzyl Kum Desert and visit Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa, the Summer Residence of the former Emirs of Bukhara. Bukhara, one of the grandest of the Uzbek centers, is an open museum with many mosques, madrassahs and a grand minaret. Visit some of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the world, where exquisite tile and mosaic work complements the beautiful brick-work, making this a World Heritage Site. Visit the Lab-e-Khauz Complex with the Nadirkhon Devanbegi Madrassah, the Mogak Attari Mosque, the Poi Kalon Minaret, the Madrassahs of Aziz Khan and the Ulugbek Ark Fortress.

DAYS 18 – 19 Bukhara-ShakreSabz-Samarkand Hotel President Samarkand Drive to Shakre Sabz, birthplace of Tamerlane, the founder of Uzbekistan. Continue on to visit the Ak-Saray Palace ruins, Dorus Saidat Seminary, Kok Gumbaz Mosque, and the Friday Mosque. Samarkand, a World Heritage Site, is a crossroad and melting pot of the world’s cultures. Visit Registan Square, Bibi Khanum Mosque, the intriguing Silk Road Bazaar and the Shahi Zinda Necropolis. Visit the Afrosiab Museum, Ulugbek’s Observatory, Gur Emir, Mausoleum of Tamerlane, and spend time in the local bazaar. Meet local people during a special dinner and learn their local dance.

DAYS 20 – 22 Samarkand - Tashkent HotelIntercontinentalTashkent Drive to Tashkent and visit the old part of the city, the Kafelsashi Mausoleum, the Barak Khana, the Tila Shaikh Mosque and Archives, Kukeldesh Madrassah, the History Museum of Uzbekistan, the Chorsu Bazaar, and the Navoi Theatre. Return home with rewarding memories of this ancient silk road.


13days–Limitedto14travelersDAYS 1 – 3Depart for Delhi, INDIA TajMahalHotel In Old Delhi you will be led by an expert on a heritage walk through the gallis, recounting tales and anecdotes of the days when this was the bustling hub of the Mughal dynasty. Visit the Silver market, experience the tranquility of a Jain temple and the color of the flower market. In New Delhi, see the 12th century Qutab Minar, visit the mausoleum of emperor Humayun, and drive through Lutyens’ Delhi with stops at the India Gate, the Presidential Palace, Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings. Visit the Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in Asia and drive past the magnificent Red Fort.

Pushkar – Celebrating Timeless Pilgrimage

DELHI • JAISALMER

Featured Highlights:• InOldDelhiaDilliwalla,willtakeyouforaheritagewalk through the gallis• DrivetoSamtoseethesanddunesandenjoyacamelrideon the dunes• VisitwiththeBishnoispeopleintheTharDesert-themost ecologyfriendlycommunity• ExperiencetheworldfamousCamelFestivalinPushkar• PrepareandservelunchtotheschoolchildreninPushkar• LearnTurbantyingandsarityinginJaipur• TakeanelephantridetoAmberFort


Nov. 14 – Nov. 26 $8895 $350 $3250



DAYS 4 – 5Jaisalmer SuryagarhPalace Fly to Jodhpur and continue on your journey to Jaisalmer, the remote location is almost untouched by outside influences. Visit the fort which houses a citadel within its huge ramparts. Walk down the narrow cobbled stone lanes, where one can feel the sheer magic of Jaisalmer. See the famous intricately latticed havelies. The noteworthy ones are Salim Singh Ki-Haveli, Patwon-Ki-Haveli and Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli. In the evening drive to Sam to see the sand dunes and enjoy a camel ride on the dunes, as you watch the picturesque sunset.

DAYS 6 – 7Jodhpur UmaidBhawanPalace On our drive to Jodhpur we will stop at some local villages. In the evening enjoy a ride on a Tonga, which are colorful horse drawn carts. Next morning visit the impressive Mehrangarh Fort, where from the top of the fort, you can get a bird’s eye view of the old city of Jaswant Thada. Afterwards, we shall take a walk through the local and vibrant bazaar. You will be taken by jeep to the edge of the Thar Desert to visit with the most ecology friendly community of the Bishnois people. Their sacred traditions and philosophy are the protection of the environment, wildlife and plants.

DAYS 8 – 9Pushkar OrchardResort Visit Pushkar, a tranquil town along the bank of picturesque Lake Puskhar, and an important Hindu pilgrimage center. Pushkar became famous for its Camel Fair which is the largest in India. While in Pushkar enjoy a camel ride, a morning yoga and meditation session and visit the fairgrounds as well as the Brahama temple. With the “Give back to communities” concept, we will have an opportunity to prepare and feed lunch to the school children.

DAYS 10 – 13Jaipur&Delhi RambaghPalace/TajMahalHotel Continue our journey to Jaipur, known as the Pink City, and participate in a Turban tying demonstration for the men and a sari tying demonstration for the women. Visit the Amber Fort and stop at Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds. Visit Amber, a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace, with its rugged, time-ravaged walls and fascinating palaces inside. Enjoy an elephant ride from the base to the entrance of the Fort. Visit the Jantar Mantar observatory, as well as the City Palace and the museums therein, including the Armory Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry. Enjoy an evening farewell cocktail and dinner party in Jaipur before returning to Delhi to refresh and relax before your flight home.

Pushkar – Celebrating Timeless Pilgrimage

JoDHPuR • PuSHKAR • JAIPuR



Jun 23 – Jul 03 $4795 $875 $1550


Featured Highlights:• EnjoyaheritagewalkthroughOldDelhistreets• Witnessamorningprayerceremonyasthemonkschant their prayer• StayinatentedcampinUleytokpointheHimalayas• VisitapublicschoolinLeh• ObservethemaskdancesattheHemisFestival• ListentolecturesonBuddhismandenvironmentalmatters• ExperienceseveralofthemanymonasteriesofLadakh

Ladakh – The Roof of the World

DELHI • LEH • ALCHI • SHEY • uLEYToKPo

11 days – Limited to 14 travelersDAYS 1 – 3Depart for Delhi, INDIA TajMahal Arrive in Delhi, where you will be transferred to your luxury hotel to meet your tour manager and fellow travelers. In Delhi, take a heritage walk followed by a pedicab through a bustling ancient market to Jama Masjid. Visit the 12th Century Qutab Minar and Mausoleum of Emperor Humayun, both magnificent examples of Mughal architecture.

DAYS 4 – 6Leh The Grand Dragon Fly to Leh, Ladakh’s capital, located at 11,485 feet, this town is noted for its pristine blue skies and unique Buddhist architecture. Here you visit monasteries, schools, Stok Village to see the Palace Museum which is also the residence of the King of Ladakh.

DAY 7Leh - Hemis Festival The Grand Dragon Visit the Hemis Monastery - the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh to witness the annual Hemis Festival. which is a celebration of the birthday of Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. The resident Lamas perform sacred masked dances. Masks worn by the lamas represent various guardian divinities of the Drugpa order, of which Hemis is the leading establishment in Ladakh. You get a glimpse of the simplicity of life of the people and contentment that they have achieved with what they have in a festival that celebrates spiritual strength and good health.

DAY 8Leh-Alchi UleytokpoCamp Today, visit Alchi village, which is different for its startling lush green foliage embracing a deep blue sky. This little town is home to one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh – the Alchi Gompa. The Gompa is a delight to visit and has some fantastic well preserved 12th Century wall paintings depicting the lives of both Buddhism and Hindu kings of the time in Kashmir. These are some of the oldest surviving paintings in Ladakh. From here, drive to Uleytokpo, where your accommodation will be in a tented camp in a beautiful setting in the Himalayas.

DAYS 9 – 11Leh - Delhi TheGrandDragon/TajMahal Visit the Lamayuru Monastery, one of the largest and oldest monasteries of Ladakh, of which only a portion survives today. Originally built to house over 500 monks, only the central portion is still used and houses over 150 monks. Fly back to Delhi to enjoy a farewell party and return flight home with memories of this once in a lifetime excursion to Ladakh.


DELHI • JAIPuR • AGRA • AMRITSAR

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through India.

India – Innovatively Yours

DAYS 1 – 3 Depart for Delhi, INDIA OberoiHotel Tour New Delhi to see the 12th century Qutab Minar, the mausoleum of emperor Humayun , the National Gallery of Modern Art and Delhi’s Flower Market, the India Gate, Presidential Palace, Parliament House and Secretariat buildings. In Old Delhi, take a heritage walk through the enchanting gallis, visit the age old Silver market and experience the tranquility of a Jain temple and Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, and enjoy a ride on a Rickshaw. See the magnificent Red Fort.

DAYS 4 – 5 Jaipur OberoiRajvilas Enjoy a Sari and Turban Tying demonstration. Visit the City Palace which covers almost one-seventh the area of the old city, Jantar Mantar, as well as the Armory Museum which houses an impressive array of weaponry. Get an introduction to Rajasthan’s acclaimed rich cultural heritage through Kundan Meenakari Jewellery. Take an elephant ride to Amber Fort which is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. Visit Hawa Mahal – The Palace of Winds, and a ‘Blue Pottery’ workshop.

DAYS 6 – 7 Agra OberoiAmarvilas Take an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri, a well preserved and once fabled Mogul capital. You will see many wonderful monuments, including the greatest of them all, the Taj Mahal, where you will experience both sunrise and sunset. Tour Agra Fort and visit a marble inlay workshop.

DAYS 8 – 10 Amritsar – Delhi IstaHotel/OberoiHotel Amritsar is home to the Golden Temple. It literally means “holy pool of nectar”, it is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh Religion. See the Golden Temple in the evening and witness the night ceremony and return in the morning as the sunrise illuminates the Golden Temple. It is also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib. The digging of the holy pool began in 1573 and was completed in 1601 by his successor Guru Arjan Dev Jee. Return to Delhi for a dayroom to relax and freshen up before your return flight home.

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10 Days Private JourneyStarts and Ends: Delhi

Prices From: $3295 Low Season - $4295 High SeasonInternal air: From $490



DAYS 1 – 4 DepartforBeijing,CHINA Peninsula Hotel Explore Beijing to see the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. See the Olympic venue sight of the “Bird Nest” and “Water Cube”. Experience the Great Wall of China and the extraordinary Ming Tombs, known in Chinese as Shi San Ling where thirteen of the sixteen Ming emperors are buried.

DAYS 5 – 7 Datong & Pingyao Holiday InnDatong /Pingyao InternationalFinancialClub In Datong, visit the Yungang Grottoes or Cloud Ridge Caves. Tucked within millenia old caves set under the remains of a Qing Dynasty fortress lie over 50,000 Buddhist statues spread over more than a half mile of caves. See one of the three biggest Buddhist grottoes in China along with the Nine Dragon Screen and Shan Hua Temple.

The ancient commerce town of Pingyao is said to be one of the best preserved traditional Chinese cities centered within perhaps the only completely intact Ming dynasty wall. In Pingyao visit the Hanging Temple and the Jinci Temple, as well as the Qiao’s family courtyard, home to Chinese cinema.

DAYS 8 – 9 Xian XianShangriLa Tour the burial site of Emperor Quin Shi Huangdi. Guarding this Imperial Tomb for over 2,000 years were thousands of life-size terra cotta warriors. Visit the site where the terra cotta figures have been excavated and where excavations and restoration continues today.

DAYS 10 – 13 Shanghai & Suzhou Shanghai Peninsula Travel along the tree lined Huangpu River waterfront boulevard, and the former “Wall Street” of foreign powers known as “The Bund”. Stroll through Shanghai’s Old Quarter and visit the Yu Yuan Gardens, and the Shanghai Museum. Take an excursion to the garden city of Suzhou which is also known as the “Venice of the East”.

BEIJING • DAToNG • PINGYAo • XIAN • SHANGHAI • SuZHou

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through China.

China – Innovatively Yours

Featured Highlights:• WalkontheGreatWallofChina• VisittheYungangGrottoesandtheHangingTemple• SeethelifesizeterracottawarriorsinXian• EnjoytheTangDynastyCulturalPerformance• ExploretheoldtownofPingYaoandQiao’sfamilycourtyard• WatchlocalsplayTaiJiinthemorningatTempleofHeaven

13 Days Private JourneyStarts: Beijing Ends: Shanghai

Prices From: $3495Intra tour air - $550


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9 Days Private JourneyStarts: Tokyo Ends: Kyoto

Prices From: $8995


Japan – Innovatively Yours

Featured Highlights:• TastemanykindsofJapanesefoodintheGinza ShoppingDistrict•ExperiencetheearlymorningtunaauctionattheTsukijiFish Market in Tokyo• EnjoyahotspringbathandaJapanesedinnerata luxuriousryokan• VisittheTakayamaMorningMarket,oneofthemostfamous inJapan• SeethebeautifulKenrokuenJapaneseGarden

ToKYo • GERo SPA • TAKAYAMA • KANAZAWA • KYoTo • NARA

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Japan.

DAYS 1 – 3 DepartforTokyo,JAPAN Four Seasons Hotel Chinzanso Tour the Imperial Palace Plaza, located on the former site of Edo Castle, in a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls and the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. Visit the Tsukiji Fish Market to see the “tuna auction”, a most popular attraction and is limited with daily visitors to a secluded area. Also see the Meiji Shrine, the Edo Tokyo Museum, the Asakusa Kannon Temple and the Nakamise shopping arcade, as well as the Ginza Shopping District.

DAYS 4 - 5 Gero Spa & Takayama Suimeikan/HidaHotelPlaza Travel the Chuo Express Way, where you will have a grand view of the Central and South Alps. In Tsumago, experience the area which is like an open-air museum and was designated by the government as a protected area for the preservation of traditional buildings. Tour the Tohson Museum in Magome, which is a famous Japanese novelist museum. In Gere Onsen, enjoy a hot spring bath and a Japanese dinner at the luxurious ryokan. Takayama – called “Little Kyoto” includes a walking tour of Jinya Manor House, the Kusakabe Folk Museum, the Sanmachi Quarter, and the Takayama Yatai Kaikan. Visit the Takayama Morning Market which is one of the most famous morning markets in Japan.

DAY 6 Kanazawa HotelNikkoKanazawa Travel to Kanazawa via Shirakawa Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to visit the Open Air Museum Gassho Village. Continue your drive to Gokayama Village, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you experience the making of Japanese paper. In Kanazawa, visit the Kenrokuen Japanese Garden, which is considered to be one of the three most beautiful Japanese gardens in Japan.

DAYS 7 – 9 Kyoto & Nara KyotoHotelOkura Visit the Kinkakuji Temple and the Rock Garden of Ryoanji Temple as well as the Nijo Shogun Castle. Experience a tour at a Private Home with a Tea Ceremony, a Kimono with Obi wearing experience and a Calligraphy experience. Travel to Osaka via Nara where you will visit the Todaiji Temple with the Great wooden Buddha, the Deer Park, the Kasuga shrine, and the Horyuji Temple.


Vietnam – Innovatively Yours

Featured Highlights:• TourHanoi’sOldQuarterbycyclo• CruiseHalongBayandhaveademonstrationon Vietnamesecuisineart• VisittheHoiAnMarkettopurchaseingredientsfora cookingclass• SeetheincredibleundergroundnetworkoftheCuChiTunnels

DAYS 1 – 3 DepartforHanoi,VIETNAMSofitelLegendMetropoleHotelVisit the narrow lanes and traditional shophouses of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and see the beautiful public spaces with lakes, parks, tree-lined boulevards and monuments. See the Temple Of Literature and the miniature One Pillar Pagoda, along with the vast Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.

DAY 4 HalongBay Halong Ginger CruiseCruise aboard Halong Ginger through Halong Bay and see the azure waters of this magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves. See Mat Quy Islet, Am Islet and the Cua Van fishing village, and cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay. Join the on-board chef for a cooking demonstration on Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy a unique dinner in Tien Ong cave.

DAYS 5 – 6 Hue LaResidenceHotel&SpaVisit the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang with a boat trip. Tour Dien Tho Residence where the Queen mother lived.

DAYS 7 – 8 Hoi An LifeHeritageResortHoiAnEn route to Hoi An journey over scenic mountainous roads with spectacular views of the coastline. In Danang visit the Cham Museum, and the Hoi An Market to purchase ingredients for a cooking class. Tour the Sa Huynh Museum which is located near the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Tran Family Chapel, Phuoc Kein Assembly Hall and the lantern workshops.

DAYS 9 – 11 Ho Chi Minh City Park HyattNear Ho Chi Minh City see the incredible underground network of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and visit various farms, including an orchid farm, an eggplant or bamboo farm and a traditional family rice field. In Ho Chi Minh City tour the historic center to see landmarks such as the ornate City Hall, the old Opera House, the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. See modern history with a tour of the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum before visiting Cholon or Chinatown. Enjoy a Bonsai River Dinner Cruise.

HANoI • HALoNG BAY • HuE • HoI AN • DANANG • Ho CHI MINH CITY

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Vietnam.

11 Days Private JourneyStarts: Hanoi Ends: Ho Chi Minh City

Prices From: $2595 Low Seasons $2995 High SeasonsIntra tour air - $215


NOTE: Connect with Cambodia - Laos. See Page 29.


DAYS 1-4 DepartforSiemReap,CAMBODIA RafflesGrandHotelDAngkor Tour the crowning jewel of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat which is the national symbol and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia, and the fortified city of Angkor Thom. See the Terrace Of The Elephants and the Terrace Of The Leper Kings. Experience sunset over the Cambodian countryside. Take a boat trip to Kampong Kleang which is situated on the northeast shore on the edge of Tonle Sap Lake to see the floating fishing villages that live at the edges of the lake.

Visit the Cambodian Cultural Village, a unique open air museum, and tour the workshops of the Chantiers Ecoles or Artisans d Angkor.

For those who wish to continue to Laos, may do so with the following program. You may also wish to include the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh or the capital of Laos, Vientiane, located on the Mekong River. (Internal air between and within countries is additional)

DAYS 5 – 8 LuangPrabang,LAOS LaResidencePhouVao Luang Prabang is an enchanting town filled with historic temples and colonial style buildings and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Give alms to the monks. Visit Wat Visoun which is the oldest living temple in Luang Prabang dating back to 1513. It contains a collection of antique wooden Buddhas. See also Wat Aham, and Wat Xieng Thong, the crowning jewel of all the monasteries and temples in the city.

Take an excursion by boat and vehicle to Tham Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfalls. Travel down the Mekong River to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the Tham Pak Ou Caves. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style and material imaginable. Visit Ban Xang Hai Village. Attend a traditional Baci Ceremony and Lao Traditional Dance.

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Cambodia and Laos – Innovatively Yours

SIEM REAP • LuANG PRABANG

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Cambodia and Laos.

Featured Highlights:• VisitAngkorWat,thejewelofKhmerarchitecture•SeethesunsetovertheCambodiancountryside• TravelbyboatandvehicletoThamPakOuCaveand KuangSiWaterfalls• AttendatraditionalBaciCeremonyandLaoTraditionalDance

4 or 8 Days Private JourneyStarts and Ends: Siem Reap or Luang Prabang

4 Day Cambodia From: $995 no Internal Air 4 day Laos From: $1395 no internal air


NOTE: Connect with Vietnam. See Page 28.


12 Days Private JourneyStarts: Auckland Ends: Queenstown

Prices From: $9995 Low Seasons $10,795 High SeasonsIntra tour air - $290


Featured Highlights:• LandonMt.Cookwithaski-planeflight•Takeanadrenalinefilledjetboatridethroughthenarrow canyonsoftheShotoverGorge• WinetastingatlocalvineyardsinHawkesBay• VisitleadingHawkesBaywineries• EnjoyspectacularMilfordSoundNatureCruiseand Scenicflight• PersonaltouroftheCoromandelPeninsula• BethrilledonyourMt.Cookski-planetourwithsnowlanding

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New Zealand – Innovatively Yours

AuCKLAND • CoRoMANDEL • NAPIER • QuEENSToWN • MT. CooK

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through New Zealand.

DAYS 1 – 3 DepartforAuckland,NEWZEALAND Langham Hotel Arrive in Auckland where your tour highlights include the Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, and home to the Auckland Museum; the trendy boutique village of Parnell where there is time to browse in its many arts & crafts shops; enjoy 360 degree panoramic views from the Auckland Skytower and a relaxing 90 minute cruise aboard a 50-foot yacht on magnificent Waitemata Harbor.

DAYS 4 - 6 CoromandelPeninsula&Rotorua Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort / Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay In the quaint township of Coromandel, ride the Driving Creek narrow gauge railway to a fascinating artist colony. Visit the old historic gold mining caves sparkling with glowworms. In the geothermal city of Rotorua cruise the pristine clear waters of Lake Tarawera. There is time for soaking in the natural mineral pools and some trout fishing.

DAYS 7 – 8 Napier&HawkesBay The County Hotel Visit White Island, New Zealand’s only active marine volcano. Guides take you through the remains of the old sulphur mining factory right up to the crater’s edge. On the return flight you may see pods of dolphins and whales. En route to Lake Taupo view the Wairakei Geothermal project & the mighty Huka Falls. Continue to Napier, one of the world’s finest Art Deco cities, and take a walking tour around the town to see the largest collection of Art Deco buildings outside of Miami. The Hawke’s Bay region is home to some of New Zealand’s oldest leading wineries.

DAYS 9 – 12 Queenstown&Mt.Cook Grand Mercure St. Moritz Hotel / Hermitage Hotel Visit the historic village of Arrowtown, located beside the Arrow River, with its fascinating collection of mining cottages. Fly to Milford Sound for an extended nature cruise of the fjord to the Tasman Sea. Visit Mt. Cook National Park and board a ski-plane for an unforgettable flight over the Tasman Glacier and across the main divide of the Southern Alps to view the pristine West Coast glaciers of Fox & Franz Josef. Ride in a stable MAC Boat to explore the melting ice-face of the Tasman glacier.


ESCORTED TOURS


Peru

INNOVATIVELY YOURS


Costa Rica • GuatemalaHonduras • Ecuador


Featured Highlights:• ExploreLima’smarketsandthefamousLarcoHerraraMuseum• JourneytoMachuPicchuintheluxuryoftheOrientExpress HiramBinghamtrain• RelaxinoxygenatedroomsinCusco• Seeaprivateweavingdemonstration• VisitCondorCrosstoviewthemagnificentAndeanCondors


Feb. 09 – Feb. 16 $4595 $390 $1395Mar. 08 – Mar. 15 $4595 $390 $1395oct. 11 – oct. 18 $4595 $390 $1395Nov. 08 – Nov. 15 $4595 $390 $1395

Departure dates for Intra Single 12-Day Trip: Price Tour Air Supplement

Feb. 09 – Feb. 20 $6795 $790 $2495Mar. 08 – Mar. 19 $6795 $790 $2495oct. 11 – oct. 22 $6795 $790 $2495Nov. 08 – Nov. 19 $6795 $790 $2495

2011dates:Oct.13,Nov.10


Peru – Land of the Incas

LIMA • CuSCo • uRuBAMBA VALLEY • MACHu PICCHu

8 or 12 days – Limited to 14 travelers DAYS 1 – 3 Depart for Lima, PERU MirafloresParkHotel Arrive in Lima where you will be transferred to your luxury hotel, pre-served for your early morning arrival. Visit the historic colonial landmarks of Lima, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace and City Hall. Visit Igelesia de San Francisco and then walk through the Cathedral. Drive to the Miraflores district.

Visit Casa Luna, where the owners will welcome you into their home and show you their unique collection of Nativity scenes. Visit Lima’s local markets and the Museo Larco-Herrera. Visit the Pachacamac Pilgrimage Center which was built around 700 A.D. as a temple for worshiping the sun god, Pachacamac. It housed an oracle that is believed to be one of the main pilgrimage centers in pre-Columbian Peru and on a par with Cusco.

DAY 4 UrubambaValley Hotel Libertador Tambo Del Inka Fly to Cusco and proceed to the Urubamba Valley, the “Sacred Valley of the Incas” for an overnight stay. Visit Awanakancha where South American camelidae are bred and learn about the llama, alpaca and vicuna fibers as well as ancient weaving techniques. Tour Ollantaytambo and admire the magnificence of the Inca fortress.

DAY 5 MachuPicchu-Cusco Hotel Monasterio Journey via the elegant Orient Express Hiram Bingham train to and from Machu Picchu. Discover this ancient city, built entirely of stone blocks, complete with houses, temples, warehouses, a central square, and agricultural terraces cut into the side of the mountain. Enjoy tea at the Sanctuary Lodge.

DAY 6 Cusco Hotel Monasterio While in Cusco, stay at Hotel Monasterio, a former convent, where deluxe oxygenated rooms have been reserved due to Cusco’s high altitude. Visit the Santo Domingo convent monastery, the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Outside Cusco visit some remarkable Inca ruins, including the cult center of Sacsayhuaman, the temple and amphitheatre of Kenko, and the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara. Visit the Traditional Textile Centre to see a private weaving demonstration showcasing local weaving techniques that have remained virtually unchanged for centuries.

Days 7 – 8 Those with limited time may return home via Lima

Lima MirafloresParkHotel Return to Lima to relax until your departure flight.


AREQuIPA • CoLCA CANYoN

DAY 7 Arequipa Hotel Libertador Arequipa Arrive in Arequipa which is well known for its glistening white buildings made from sillar, a white volcanic rock, which gives the city its nickname ‘La Ciudad Blanca’ or ‘The White City’.

In the afternoon see the old district of San Lazaro. Stop at Arequipa’s Plaza de Armas which is one of the most beautiful in Peru, and its cathedral. The Historic centre of Arequipa was named a World Heritage Site in 2000, in recognition of its architecture and historic integrity.

DAYS 8 - 10 Arequipa&ColcaCanyon LasCasitasDelColca This morning visit El Carmen Alto and take a general view of the city from the Yanahuara Belvedere. Afterwards drive to Colca Canyon, crossing Pampa Cañahuas within the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, the habitat of the vicuñas. See the beautiful pre-Columbian terraces still being cultivated by native Collaguas.

Colca Canyon is home to the Andean Condor, the largest flying land bird in the Western Hemisphere. See these magnificent creatures as they fly through the canyon walls. A national symbol of many South American countries, worldwide efforts including captive breeding programs are now in place to save this species considered near threatened. Cruz del Condor, the pass where condors soar gracefully on the rising air currents as the air warms from the canyon floor 3,960 feet below, is one of the best places to view them.

DAYS 11 - 12 Lima MirafloresParkHotel Fly back to Lima before celebrating the evening’s farewell dinner party. You will return home enlightened by the magnificent sights and experiences you have had in this magical country.


Guatemala & Honduras – Innovatively Yours

DAYS 1 – 2 DepartforGuatemalaCityandAntigua,GUATEMALA Casa Santo Domingo Hotel Arrive in Guatemala City, where you will be transferred to your hotel in Antigua. In Antigua, an enchanting city of colonial Guatemala, you will see the Central Plaza, the Cathedral, Municipal Government Building, Palace of Captains General, colonial churches and monasteries. Experience Guatemalan tradition through its arts, crafts, jewelry and music.

DAYS 3 – 4 Lake Atitlan Hotel Atitlan Travel overland to Lake Atitlan, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Take a motor launch to the Indian village of Santiago Atitlan, one of twelve lakeshore villages that surround the lake. Experience Chichicastenango, which is the site of a colorful and picturesque Indian open air market. Take in the captivating religious ceremonies held on the steps and inside the 400 year old Church of Santo Tomas.

DAYS 5 – 6 Tikal National Park HotelCaminoRealTikal Travel to Guatemala City to board a flight to Tikal National Park. Go back in time some 2,000 years. See the Twin-Pyramid Complexes “Q” and “R”, and Lost World Complex where the Great Pyramid and Temple 5C-49 are the most important. See also Temple III, the Palace of the Windows, the Great Plaza and other parts of the park.

DAYS 7 – 8 GuatemalaCity-Copan,HONDURAS VistaRealHotel/MarinaCopanHotel Fly back to Guatemala City for an overnight prior to travel to Honduras and the archaeological site of Copan. Inside the park see the stone sculptures and the dramatic expanse of the Great Plaza. Explore the Mayan stellae, temples and the ball court.

DAYS 9 – 11 Guatemala City VistaRealHotel En route back to Guatemala City, visit Iximche which dates back to the 15th century. Your tour of Guatemala City will include the National Palace, the Cathedral, La Merced, Santo Domingo Church, the Civic Center Complex, as well as the residential areas of the city. Visit the Popol Vuh and Ixchel museums.

ANTIGuA • LAKE ATITLAN • CHICHICASTENANGo • TIKAL • CoPAN • GuATEMALA CITY

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Guatemala and Honduras.

Featured Highlights:• ImmerseyourselfinthecolonialtraditionofGuatemala in Antigua•ExperiencethemysticalsettingofLakeAtitlanandits surrounding villages• SpendtimeattheworldfamousIndianmarketin Chichicastenango• MarvelattheMayanruinsinCopanandTikal

11 Days Private JourneyStarts and Ends: Guatemala City

Prices From: $3995*Intra tour air: $475*Holiday supplement applies



DAYS 1 – 2 DepartforSanJose,COSTARICA& Tortuguero National Park RealIntercontinental&ClubTowerHotel/PachiraLodge Travel from San Jose to the Tortuguero National Park, located in the province of Limón on the northeastern coast of Costa Rica, Tortuguero is one of the isolated parks in Costa Rica and in fact it can only be reached by airplane or boat. Explore these jungle waterways by boat that are home to seven species of river turtles, Spectacled Caiman, Southern River Otters, a number of crustaceans, and over 50 species of freshwater fish. Enjoy the natural history and flora and fauna of the area.

DAYS 3 – 4 ArenalLake&VolcanoArea Arenal Kioro Hotel Enjoy unlimited access to the Titoku Hot Springs complex which features 7 different pools all with their mineral healing powers. Get to know the real Costa Rica and learn about some of the promising ecotourism and environmental projects happening in and around the Arenal Lake and Volcano area including the Proyecto Asis Animal Rescue Shelter and the Luna Nueva Organic Farm.

DAY 5 Los Angeles Cloud Forest VillaBlancaHotel Walk through the El Silencio de Los Angeles Cloud Forest. It has no steps or obstacles to compete with the enjoyment of observing the countless varieties of tropical fauna along the specially designed self-guided and interpretive trails. There is great emphasis on the forest, its ecology and conservation, showing off the differences and similarities between the Cloud Forest and the Rain Forest.

DAYS 6 – 10 ManuelAntonioNationalPark&SanJose SiComoNoHotel/RealIntercontinental Explore one of the most beautiful rainforest parks in Costa Rica, combining the Pacific Ocean, white sand beaches, and rainforest wildlife. See many different species of flora and fauna on your walk through this ocean front rainforest. Explore the jungle before relaxing on an unspoiled, secluded and pristine tropical beach. Return to San Jose for your return flight.

Featured Highlights:• ExplorethefloodedrainforestsoftheTortugueroNationalPark• ExperiencethepowerandmajestyoftheArenalVolcanofrom thecomfortoftheTitokuHotSprings• Visitecotourismandenvironmentalprojects• WalkthroughtheraretropicalCloudForest• Explorethemanylandandoceanbasedactivitiesofthe ManuelAntonioAreawithyourownprivateguide

SAN JoSE • ToRTuGuERo NATIoNAL PARK • ARENAL VoLCANo • CLouD FoREST • MANuEL ANToNIo NATIoNAL PARK

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Costa Rica.

Costa Rica – Innovatively Yours

10 Days Private JourneyStarts and Ends: San Jose

Prices From: $4595 Low Season - $4795 High SeasonIntra tour air: $250



Ecuador – Innovatively Yours

DAYS 1 – 2 DepartforQuito,ECUADOR Hotel Plaza Grande Tour the historical city center that showcases the city’s rich history. See the church of La Compañia, and visit Independence Square with the Government Palace and the Cathedral. Visit the famous hill of the old town, Panecillo (little bread) where you will see the angel statue “Virgen de Quito”. Visit the newly opened museum, Casa del Alabado.

DAYS 3 - 4 Otavalo HaciendaLaMirage Travel the Panamerican Highway into the spectacular arid and fertile Guayllabamba gorge and village. See the snow capped Cayambe volcano. Stop in Quitsato to see the new monument on the Equator line and the Sun clock. Visit the small town of Cotacachi, which is Ecuador’s center for leatherworks. Visit the world famous Indian handcrafts market of Otavalo. In the little village of Peguche you will have a chance to participate in the process of material preparation for the tapestries and learn the ancient techniques of weaving.

DAYS 5 – 6 Cotopaxi&Riobamba HaciendaHatoVerde/HosteriaAbraspungo En route to Cotopaxi visit Pakakuna Gardens, one of the largest and most gorgeous of all private gardens in South America. Visit Cotopaxi National Park and see some of the highest peaks in Ecuador.

DAYS 7 – 10 Cuenca&Guayaquil HotelMansionAlcazar/HotelOroVerde Take the famous Devil´s Nose train ride and enjoy the fascinating landscape of the Andes. En route to Cuenca you will stop at the Inca ruin site of Ingapirca, the most important monument of pre-Spanish culture in Ecuador.

Cuenca, founded in 1557, in an Inca settlement valley, is a center of art, ceramics, and panama hats, as well as products of silver and gold. It is considered the most beautiful city in Ecuador. See the historical buildings, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Trust Site, the “Todos los Santos” ruins, the flowers market and the main square with the old and new Cathedral. You will also visit a Panama hat factory. Visit Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city.

Featured Highlights:• VisitQuisatoandtheMiddleoftheWorldmonumentand Sunclock•SeesomeofSouthAmerica’slargestandmostbeautifulgardens• WalknearsnowcappedpeaksandvolcanosinCotopaxi National Park• ShopattheOtavaloIndianmarketandlearntheancient techniquesofweavinginPeguche• RidetheDevil’sNosetrain

QuITo • oTAVALo • CoToPAXI • RIoBAMBA • CuENCA • GuAYAQuIL

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Ecuador.

10 Days Private JourneyStarts: Quito Ends: Guayaquil

Prices From: $4795



Europe

ESCORTED TOURS


Georgia • ArmeniaHolland • Belgium

INNOVATIVELY YOURS


Turkey • SpainPortugal • Russia


Featured Highlights:• EnjoyaGeorgianfeastwithatoast-master,accompaniedbyfolk music,songanddance!• ExperienceSataplia,theancientcavereservewithan undergroundriver,stalactitesandstalagmites,aswellasPlateau Dinosaurs,withrealtracesoftheancientreptiles,printedin hugerocks• Climb(withlift)tothetopofKokhtamountainandwalk through the Kharagauli National Park• VisitLakeSevan,oneofthelargesthigh-altitudelakesinthe world,andseeSevanavankMonastery• LearnaboutthelegendsofARARATbrandiesattheYerevan BrandyCompany,whileenjoyingaprivatetastingoftheir cognac• Gazeuponsnow-cappedMt.Ararat


Jun. 08 – Jun. 22 $12,595 N/A $2790


Georgia & Armenia – Land of Historic Natural Beauty

TBILISI • KuTAISI • BAKuRIANI

15 days – Limited to 14 travelers DAYS 1 – 5 DepartforTbilisi,GEORGIA RadissonSASIveriaHotel Arrive in Tbilisi where you will be transferred to your hotel to meet your fellow travelers and tour manager. Tbilisi is a multi-cultural city and is home to more than 100 different ethnic groups. Tour Old Tbilisi and explore the famous street of Shota Rustaveli Av. Visit Metekhi Church, Narikhala fortress, and see the monuments of Kartlis Deda, a symbol of the city and Vakhtang Gorgosali, founder of Tbilisi. Take a funicular ride to Mt. Mtatsminda. Then drive to Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical monuments, including the Jvari Monasatery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the most venerated places of worship for Georgian Orthodox Christians.

Travel to the Eastern Georgian province of Kakheti, known as the cradle of viniculture. Stop at Bodbe Nunnery, then continue to Sighnaghi, a small hilltop town surrounded by the longest fortified wall in Georgia. Enjoy lovely views as you walk through this ancient town. Visit a local home for lunch and wine tasting. You will have an opportunity to participate in baking Georgian bread and preparing the national sweets “churchkela”.

Take an excursion to Kazbegi, stopping en route to visit the historical Ananuri Architectural Complex picturesquely set on the shores of the Jinvali Water Reservoir. Near Mt. Kazbegi, visit the Gergethi Trinity Church and take in great views of the scenic landscape on your drive via the Dariali Canyon back to Tblisi for your final evening there.

DAYS 6 – 7 Kutaisi&Bakuriani HotelBagrati1003/VeryPalaceHotel Drive to western Georgia via the city of Gori, where you visit Stalin’s museum including the house where he was born. In Kutaisi, visit the historical architectural complex of Gelati Monastery and the


LoRI • DILIJAN • YEREVAN

Motsameta monastic complex. Explore Sataplia, the ancient karst cave with an underground river, stalactites and stalagmites, as well as real traces of dinosaurs, printed in huge rocks. Visit Bagrati Cathedral. Dine with a local family.

Visit the resort and spa city of Borjomi famous for its unique natural and mineral springs where you can taste the water from natural sources. Visit Stalin’s summer residence and Timotesubani Cathedral. Climb (with lift) to the top of Kokhta mountain and walk through the Kharagauli National Park.

DAYS 8 – 9 Lori&Dilijan,ARMENIA AvanDzoragetHotel/DilijanResort This morning visit the Khertvisi fortress and cave monastic complex of Vardzia before crossing the border to Armenia. You will see wine growing regions with beautiful forested mountains as a backdrop, and little villages along the way. Continue to Lori for overnight. Visit the mining and industrial city of Alaverdi and the medieval monastic complexes of Haghpat and Sanahin, Sanahin both described as “masterpieces of religious architecture and a major educational center in the Middle Ages”.

DAYS 10 – 15 Yerevan Armenia Marriott Hotel Explore historical Old Dilijan, whose idyllic location has attracted visitors for centuries. Drive to the Haghartsin Monastery, hidden in a grove of ancient trees high up in the mountains. Continue to Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world, and Sevanavank Monastery, located on a peninsula in Lake Sevan. In Yerevan visit Republic Square, the Opera House, Parliament, the National Academy of Sciences, the Presidential Palace, and Lovers Park. Tour the Matenadaran Ancient Manuscript Repository, Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial of Tsitsernakaberd. Enjoy time at the Yerevan Brandy Company for a private tasting of their acclaimed cognacs, then visit the museum of the factory, and get acquainted with the legends of ARARAT brandies to learn the 120 years old history of Armenian brandy production.

Journey to Khor Virap, the most famous pilgrimage site in Armenia, where St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years for preaching Christianity. Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301 A.D. Enjoy the best view of Biblical Ararat Mountain. Stop at the Areni Wine Factory to have a wine tasting before continuing to the Noravank Monastery, which is best known for its two story Holy Virgin church. The last evening gather for a festive farewell cocktail and dinner party with entertainment; reminisce about the wonderful sights and cultural encounters you experienced while traveling through these captivating countries.


Featured Highlights:• TourAmsterdam’scanals(aUNESCOWorldHeritageSite)and harborbyluxuryboat• SeethewindmillsofTheNetherlandsandendlesstulipfieldsat the height of the season• VisitBruges,(alsoaUNESCOWorldHeritageSite),andoneof thegemsofnorthwestEurope• LearnhowtheProvinceofZeelandwasreclaimedfromthesea attheDeltaExpo• TastechocolateatawellknownBelgianchocolatemaker• Marvelathistoricalcitycentersandvisitsomeofthebest museums and art galleries• VisittheonceayearKeukenhofGardensatitspeak• Gourmetmealsthroughout


Apr. 19 – Apr. 29 $11,795 N/A $2650


Holland & Belgium – Tulip Mania and Historical Sights

AMSTERDAM • EDAM • AALKMAR • BRuGES • GHENT • THE HAGuE • DELFT

11 days – Limited to 14 travelers DAYS 1 – 4 DepartforAmsterdam,THENETHERLANDS Hotel de L’Europe

Arrive Amsterdam where you will be met and transferred to your luxury hotel. Meet your fellow travelers and tour manager at a welcome dinner party. Tour the city by boat through the Amsterdam canals and harbor and walk to the floating flower market just steps away from the hotel. Since 1862 this floating flower market has grown to be the best known flower market in The Netherlands.

Visit the countryside marked by windmills, dikes and ditches and its many flower fields. Continue to Marken, a well known fishing village, and drive via Edam to Zaanse Schans to visit a windmill and an open-air museum where you can see what everyday life used to be at the start of the Industrial Revolution. Enjoy the floral presentation at the Frans Hals Museum which will have a dedicated room to the tulip mania of the 17th century.

DAYS 5 – 7 Bruges&Ghent,BELGIUM KempinskiDuke’sPalace En route to Bruges, stop at the Aalsmeer Flower Auction, the largest of its kind in the world. Watch a live auction and walk on the promenade above the auction floor to see millions of flowers. Continue to Antwerp, Belgium’s second city and the diamond capital of the world. Antwerp, home of the Flemish Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, also has a wealth of outstanding museums and galleries.

Bruges is without a doubt one of the gems of northwest Europe. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. Enjoy a Canal boat ride, and a horse-drawn carriage ride, stopping at a well known chocolatier. Our excursion to Ghent will include a walking tour and visit to the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb.

DAYS 8 – 11 The Hague & Delft, THENETHERLANDS Hotel Des Indes Visit the province of Zeeland, large parts which are below sea level. The fascinating Delta Expo shows you how the people of the Low Countries won their battle against the mighty North Sea. You will see the world’s largest flood barrier called the Oosterschelde barrier, and an open-air exhibition with an emphasis on the environment and fishing.

At the height of the Tulip Season in Lisse, see the colorful bulb fields and visit the world famous Keukenhof Gardens. In The Hague see the Parliament Buildings, the International Court of Justice and the Knight’s Hall. Take an excursion to Delft, home of the famous blue hand-painted pottery. This evening gather for a farewell cocktail and dinner party reminiscing over the tulips and the historical sights this region offered.


14 Days Private JourneyStarts: Istanbul Ends: Istanbul

Prices From: $8595 Low Season - $9395 High SeasonIntra tour air: $850


Featured Highlights:• ExperiencetheGrandBazaarandtheSpiceMarketinIstanbul•VisitthePeraMuseumwithanexpert• CruisetotheislandofAkdamar• SeetheMotherMary’slasthomeandthechapel• EmbarkonacruiseontheBosphorusendingwithavisittoa historicmansion• SeetheincredibleviewofMt.Ararat

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ISTANBuL • VAN • DoGuBEYAZIT • CAPPADoCIA • ANTALYA • IZMIR • EPHESuS • CESME

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Turkey.

Turkey – Innovatively Yours

DAYS 1 – 4 DepartforIstanbul,TURKEY Pera Palas Hotel Visit the famed Hippodrome Square which was once the sporting and social center of Constantinople, and the Blue Mosque which is one of the most famous masterpieces of Ottoman religious architecture. Visit Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica of Saint Sophia. Visit the church of St. Saviour in Chora to see the beauty of its gold gilded mosaics. Experience the Grand Bazaar where you’ll have an opportunity to shop.

DAYS 5 – 6 Van Merit Sahmaran Hotel Fly to Van. Enjoy a morning cruise on Lake Van to the island of Akdamar with its 10th century church of the Holy Cross, now a museum. Visit the 17th century Hosap Castle and Cavustepe dating back to the 9th century BC. Drive to Dogubeyazit and visit the magnificent Palace of Ishak Pasha.

DAYS 7 – 8 Cappadocia Yusuf Yigitoglu Konagi Fly to Ankara where you transfer to Cappadocia. Visit the Agzıkarahan Caravanserai, the Goreme open air museum and the Kaymaklı Underground city. The highlights also include Pigeons Valley, Pasabag – Monk’s Valley and the pottery manufacturing town of Avanos.

DAYS 9 – 10Antalya Talya House Explore the Antalya region including Aspendos, the ancient city known for its Roman Theater that is still used for classical music events during the festival of Antalya. Visit Perge known for its massive Roman Baths and stunning gate of the city dating back to Hellenistic period. Visit the Archeological Museum.

DAYS 11 – 12 Izmir, Ephesus, Cesme Sheraton Hotel Fly to Izmir, and transfer to Ephesus to experience its history and archaeology. Visit the Temples of Hadrian and Domition, the library of Celcius and great theater, as well as Mother Mary’s last home and the chapel erected at this traditional site. Visit Alaçatı, a unique Aegean town on the western coast of Turkey.

DAYS 13 – 14 Istanbul Pera Palas Hotel Return to Istanbul to embark on a private boat cruising on the waters of Bosphorus. Visit a historic mansion, Yali, perched on the waterfront and meet its present occupants, the descendants of Salih Efendi.


Spain – Innovatively Yours

Featured Highlights:• VisitworldfamousPradoMuseuminMadridandthe GuggenheimMuseuminBilbao• EnjoyaprivatetapastourinMadrid• TourthroughtheBasquecountrysideandintoFrance• ExperiencethearchitectureofGaudiinBarcelona• EnjoyanexclusiveInsiderWineriesTourinLaRioja,Spain’s mostfamousandhistoricwineregion

DAYS 1 – 4 Depart for Madrid, SPAIN HotelAcPalacioDelRetiroArrive in Madrid where you will be transferred to your luxury hotel. Your city tour includes the impressive sights of the Plaza de Oriente, the historic quarter including the 17th century Plaza Mayor. Visit the world famous Prado Museum which houses one of the world’s greatest collections of paintings as well as sculptures, drawings, coins and medals and other objects d’art. Enjoy a private tapas tour one evening. From Madrid, experience the Imperial City of Toledo, which embodies Spain’s past with its narrow winding streets, steps and stone houses. In Toledo you will see the Gothic cathedral, one of the greatest Gothic structures in Europe that houses paintings by El Greco, Van Dyke and Goya.

DAY 5 Bilbao Gran Hotel DomineVisit Bilbao for a private tour of the Guggenheim Museum, a masterpiece of design and a wonder of construction, designed by Frank O. Gehry. It has an intriguing collection of vanguard works of the 19th and 20th centuries.

DAYS 6 – 8 SanSebastian&BiarritzHotelMariaCristina/HotelVillaSoroDrive to San Sebastian situated on the coast and the circular bay known as La Concha. En route enjoy a visit to the family owned Txacoli Winery. San Sebastian, arguably Spain’s most aristocratic city, is wonderfully situated on the coast and surrounded by rolling hills. Tour through the coastal Basque countryside and wander into France. Indulge in Spain’s culinary capital, San Sebastian, where you have the opportunity to dine in TWO of the world’s Top Ten best restaurants.

DAYS 9 – 12 Barcelona HotelMandarinOrientalFly to Barcelona and learn of Catalan history and culture in its development. Tour Barcelona’s famous boulevards and narrow streets, La Rambla, the markets of La Boqueria, and the Gothic Quarter full of buildings from the 13th – 15th centuries. Take in the wonders of visionary architect Antonio Gaudi and modernism architecture including the Cathedral of Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, and the Casa Batllo.

MADRID • BILBAo • SAN SEBASTIAN • BIARRITZ • BARCELoNA

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Spain.

12 Days Private JourneyStarts: Madrid Ends: Barcelona

Prices From: $7995 Low Season $8595 High SeasonIntra tour air - $550



Portugal – Innovatively Yours

DAYS 1 – 2 DepartforPorto,PORTUGAL TheYeatman/HotelInfantesSagresArrive in Porto where you will be transferred to your luxury hotel. Porto is one of the most ancient European cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site as reflected in the streets, architecture, monuments and museums. Visit the Grahams Wine Cellars to taste the best Ports. See the Stock Exchange Palace, peek in Lello bookshop, and learn more about Henry the Navigator by visiting his birthplace, the Casa do Infante.

DAYS 3 – 4 Samodães&Pinhão&Régua AquapuraDouroValleyDepart for Vale de Mendiz where you will have a private visit followed by lectured wine tasting at Quinta do Passadouro, a boutique wine estate. Take a short drive to Pinhão dock for a private Rabelo cruise with snacks and Port wine onboard.

DAYS 5 – 6 Muge & Evora Convento Do EspinheiroDrive to Evora with a stop at Casa do Cadaval, one of the most beautiful Portuguese Palaces, and a horse and wine estate. Take the opportunity to ride a Lusitano Stallion for a dressage lesson before lunch and a wine tasting. Tour the farm by a cart drawn by two noble studs. From Evora visit Herdade do Esporao, a wine estate and Sao Pedro do Corval which is known for its handmade pottery. See Evora city sights of the Roman Temple, the Bones Chapel and the Medieval Cathedral.

DAYS 7 – 10 Lisbon&Cascais&Sintra LapaPalaceEn route to Lisbon visit Igrejinha and the Coelheiros Wine Estate. In Lisbon, see Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, National Coach Museum and the St. Georges Castle. Visit Alfama, one of the oldest quarters in Lisbon. In Cascais, you will be a guest at Palacio dos Pelicanos. Visit local markets and have a kitchen session with a Chef. Visit Sintra and the Pena Palace.

PoRTo • SAMoDAES • PINHAo • REGuA • EVoRA • SINTRA • LISBoN

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Portugal.

Featured Highlights:• EnjoyaprivatecruiseaboardaRabeloboat• MarvelatthestunningbeautyoftheDuoroValleyvineyards withprivatetoursandwinetastings• Haveacookingsessionwithachefata19thCenturypalace facingthesea• PrivateDressagedemonstrationwiththemagnificentLusitano HorsesattheEstateRidingHall• ExplorePorto,aUNESCOWorldHeritageSite

10 Days Private JourneyStarts: Porto Ends: Lisbon

Prices From: $8995



Featured Highlights:• TourRedSquareincludingavisittoSt.Basil’sCathedralafter itisclosedtothepublic• VisittheKremlinandseetheFabergeeggsattheArmoury, includingthediamondfund• EnjoyaperformanceattheBolshoiorMariinskyTheatre• ExperiencethewonderoftheHermitagewithanearly morningvisit,whichwillincludetheTreasureGallery• BusinessclassseatsonhighspeedtraintoSt.Petersburg

9 Days Private JourneyStarts: Moscow Ends: St. Petersburg

Prices From: $4795 Low Season - $5695 High Season**Based on Friday arrival in Moscow


MoSCoW • ST. PETERSBuRG

Innovatively Yours Adventures are inspired by the independent spirit in all of us. Choose your date and with whom you wish to travel and be prepared to enjoy every moment of your journey through Russia.

DAYS 1 – 4 DepartforMoscow,RUSSIA Marriott Aurora Arrive in Moscow where you will be met and transferred to your luxury hotel. You will have a tour of the square, and promenade in GUM. Visit the Kremlin, symbol of Moscow and the whole of Russia, which includes 15th century cathedrals, bell-tower, Patriach’s Palace, Grand Kremlin Palace and the Armoury Museum with its famous Faberge eggs. Tour the city and see it from Sparrow Hill and famous Arbat Street. Enjoy a performance at the world famous Bolshoi Theatre, or a performance at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg.

DAYS 5 – 9 St.Petersburg Astoria Hotel Visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. At the centre of the Neva Delta visit Peter and Paul’s fortress with its landmark gold spire, where all of Russia’s pre-Revolutionary leaders were buried, apart from Peter, Ivan IV and Nicholas II. Continue to the House of Peter I, as well as the palace of Prince Alexander Danilovich Menshikov which is a veritable museum of Russian art from the first quarter of the 18th century.

Enjoy a tour to the Hermitage which is undoubtedly the largest museum in the world and one of the most prominent art museums in the world. Your visit to the museum will be scheduled before it opens to the public. It will include a visit to the Treasure Gallery (Gold Room), which features a unique collection of jewelry designed by Russian, European and Oriental artists and craftsmen. In the afternoon, visit the sumptuous Tsar Village (Pushkin) – summer residence of Russian Emperors. The Village is a unique ensemble comprising of several pavilions, beautiful lakes and gardens and the wonderful Catherine Palace.

Visit the museum of the great Russian opera bass singer Fedor Ivanovich Chaliapin. The extensive displays are devoted to the history of Russian Opera at the turn of the century and focuses on St. Petersburg’s opera scene. The Sergei Kirov Museum is one of the most unique monuments of the Stalin epoch. It was the largest museum dedicated to a Communist Party leader in Leningrad.

Russia – Innovatively Yours

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Custom Tours

YOUR WORLD – YOUR DESTINATIONA unique adventure personalized to meet your needs and your dreams.

Whichever destination you choose, whichever sights capture your imagination, a custom tour opens a world of possibilities. Explore the Mayan ruins in North America, discover the vineyards and castles of Europe, delve into the natural wonders of the South Pacific, visit the temples of Asia, holiday in the paradox of the both ancient and modern Middle East, or simply take a luxury safari in Africa. Let Lakani Custom Tours help you to realize your dreams.


Culinary Tour of Alsace & Burgundy

France, as every foodie knows, is famed for its food and wine – not just the quality but also the variety. Every region in France creates its own unique vintage and recipes and on this tour you will immerse yourself in two of those regions. Beyond the food Alsace and Burgundy are rich in cultural and historical sites. You may choose to hike to ruined castles and medieval churches or drive to well-maintained

chateaux. You can visit art museums or museums celebrating the history of the region. Choose to tour vineyards or enjoy your hotel spa. Every avenue and level of intensity is open to you.

Arrive in Paris and begin your culinary experience at the world renowned Jules Verne Restaurant located within the Eiffel Tower. Then relax into your first class seat on the TGV to Strasbourg, capital of Alsace and famous for its numerous Michelin starred restaurants. Explore wine country and visit tasting rooms along the Routes des Vins, traveling by chauffeured vehicle with an English speaking guide. While in Alsace remember to sample local favorites - Tarte Flambee, choucroute, and spetzle.

Continue your tour in Burgundy and stay in Beaune, a place which has been making wine since the middle ages. Venture out to view historical mansions, half-timbered houses, lush gardens, and visit a wine museum. Burgundy has its own wine road for you to travel, Route des Grand Crus. Float above the scenic vineyards in a beautiful hot air balloon and then celebrate your landing with a champagne toast.

This tour is your chance to experience the gastronomical fare of two exceptional French regions. Whether you are an oenophile or a novice, allow your senses to take over and dictate your desires while Lakani leads you to an epicurean paradise.

Lakani’s Custom Tours are uniquely created for you to travel at your own pace on the dates that suit you to the destinations of your choice. All of the details are handled in advance, leaving you free to enjoy your trip. Consider the following sample journeys and let Lakani create a fabulous itinerary just for you, your family or your special group of friends.

African Safari Honeymoon

The ultimate adventure honeymoon is both relaxing and exciting; enjoy both spas and safaris at your own pace. Travel to Kenya and Tanzania and explore East Africa’s best parks, animals, and amenities.

Arrive in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, a city bursting with life and culture. Stay cool in a museum or gallery or get a head start on your Big Five count by visiting the elephant orphanage.

Before leaving for your safari relax at the spa in your hotel. Embark upon your safari adventure where you stay in luxury tented camps with a myriad of included activities. Enjoy game drives, guided nature walks, cultural visits to local tribes, star gazing, massages, swimming, bush breakfasts, and camel rides. The entire luxury safari experience is at your beck and call

From Nairobi fly to Tanzania, home to breathtaking Lake Manyara, the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. Stay in luxury lodges, enjoy privately guided game drives, float over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon, have a private picnic on the floor of

The Crater with butler service, and be entertained by Maasai warriors.

Complete the h o n e y m o o n experience with a romantic stay in Zanzibar. Go diving or snorkeling to explore the

famous reefs and diverse species of fish in the Indian Ocean or simply relax on the beach.

Take a stroll through Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where little has changed for 200 years. Whether you choose an underwater safari, a relaxing spa visit and time on the beach, a trip to a cultural landmark, or all three your honeymoon will be everything you dreamed of and everything you could ask for in Eastern Africa.

Go where you want, when you want. Explore at your own pace and in your own style. This is your Honeymoon and Lakani will help make it stress free and unforgettable.

Custom ToursDesigned especially for you: Exclusive itinerary, Private tour, Incomparable quality



Ireland and England Discovery

From the moment you arrive, Ireland’s diverse tourist scene will be open for you. You can tour Ireland’s first national park and view Killarney’s famous lakes or you may choose to go shopping and visit the hotel spa or visit a 19th century mansion with extensive water and rock gardens and Abbey.

Tour Dublin and Cork, visit Tintern Abbey, watch a Shepherd and sheepdog in action, and take a Master Class at a top equestrian center. Discover old Ireland in the Bog Village and modern Ireland at the Irish Museum of Modern Art.

Whether you choose a relaxing acclimation to a modern Ireland or an instant immersion to the legendary lush and ancient island, Ireland is open to you from day one.

Continue your journey in England which is rich in history and culture. Visit castles, roman baths, and druid circles.

Tour some of the most beautiful countryside in the world in both Cornwall and Devon and compare their traditional cream while enjoying Afternoon Teas. Discover Salisbury Cathedral known for both its height and beauty.

Walk around Oxford, home to over forty colleges, and explore this unique college town with more history than any other in Britain.

Choose an itinerary which works best for you and visit those places which interest you most.

Take time when you need it and leave when you want, this is your time and your adventure and Lakani will make it special with memories to last a lifetime.

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Highlights of Argentina and Chile

Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s most cosmopolitan city known for its contrasting architectural styles. Whether you are interested by colonial, belle époque, modern, or any style in between you will be impressed with the gems this city holds.

Spend a relaxing day at one of the many fantastic museums or get your heart racing with Tango lessons. Enjoy your acclimation period before you begin your adventure through one of the most scenic areas of South America.

In Bariloche, located in the foothills of the Andes, stay in a resort which allows you the ultimate freedom to do as you please. Set out and explore this natural wonder on foot, on a bike, or by water. Or choose to experience sensational spa treatments and enjoy the atmosphere of this idyllic locale and the chocolates for which the

town is known. Leave the resort and travel through the gorgeous Lake District, by boat and private vehicle, as you head towards Chile.

Explore Chile’s capital city, Santiago. Visit the Plaza de Armas in the historical center and then catch a glimpse into the lives of real Chileans at the Mercado Central. Be sure to take in a tasting tour of one of the many notable

vineyards in the area. Chile is known for its wine so come ready to partake, enjoy, and learn about the different offerings of the region.

Delight in the pleasures provided by your journey through the beautiful South American Continent. Experience the freedom of a Lakani Custom tour which allows you to do what you want when you want and all in a manner which is stress-free for you.




Reservations andPayments: Early reservations are highly recommended due to the small group size. To reserve space on a Lakani Escorted Journey, a $1000 deposit per person is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due no later than 90 days for tours without trains or cruises. For tours that include a train or cruise, the final payment is due at least 120 days prior to departure. Payments may be made by check, American Express, VISA or MasterCard. Air payment requirements are subject to the policies of the airlines involved and will be advised at the time of confirmation.

Custom Tours, Innovatively Yours and Private Jet Tours have their own terms and conditions. Please ask for details. Holiday supplements may apply to Innovatively Yours Adventures.

Refunds & Cancellation Policy: All requests to cancel confirmed reservations must be received in writing. Cancellation fees are applicable to land, cruise, rail, intra-tour air, single supplements and extension of any extra services.

Tours that do not include a train or cruise:Cancellations received: Cancellation fee:

90 or more before departure $250.00 per person89 - 60 days before departure 20% of program cost59 - 30 days before departure 50% of program cost29 - or less and en route 100% of program cost

Tours with train or cruise in itinerary:Cancellations received: Cancellation fee:

120 or more before departure 10% of program cost 119 - 90 days before departure 20% of program cost89 - 60 days before departure 50% of program cost59 - or less and en route 100% of program cost

LakaniEscortedTourpriceincludes:

Hotels: Based on two people sharing a room in deluxe or best available hotels. Single supplements are listed for each tour for those requiring single accommodations. Lakani reserves the right to substitute hotels for those named in the brochure when necessary.

Meals: Three meals per day on an à la carte and DINE BY CHOICE basis, wherever available and practical. Lakani Dine by Choice allows flexible dining in restaurants of the travelers’ choosing. Bottled water, coffee and tea are included with meals.

Tour Manager: The services of the Lakani Tour Manager from arrival in the first city until the departure at the end of the tour.

Sightseeing: All sightseeing shown in the itinerary with English speaking guide via deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach where available or practical. Four-wheel drive vehicles may be used for sightseeing or safaris in certain areas such as Africa, as indicated in the itinerary. Entrance fees are included throughout.

Gratuities: All gratuities to hotel, restaurant, cruise and train staff, local guides and drivers.

Transfers: Individual arrival and departure transfers between airport and hotel to join and leave the tour.

Luggage: Transportation and transfer of two medium suitcases, except where mandated by air carriers. Overweight charges imposed by an airline will be borne by the traveler.

Medical EmergencyEvacuation Insurance: $50,000 medical evacuation insurance in the event that an injury or illness occurs during the course of a journey outside of the insured person’s home country necessitates emergency evacuation of the insured traveler.

PortTaxes: All port taxes on cruise portions of itineraries

LakaniEscortedTourpricedoesnotinclude:

Air transportation and related fees (except as indicated in the itinerary); airport taxes; passport and visa expenses; personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages; discretionary end of tour gratuity to the Lakani Tour Manager; and any other items not specifi-cally noted as included.

Travelers’Responsibility: Lakani Escorted Journeys are considered to be active, requiring participants to be in good health and capable of moderate to strenuous exertion. Travelers are responsible for assuring that they do not have any physical or other condition that could endanger themselves or other members of the tour. Lakani World Tours reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip. Lakani World Tours reserves the right to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could endanger himself or others, or otherwise detract from the enjoyment of the other passengers on the trip.

Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited at group meals, on buses and during all group activities.

Guaranteed Departures: Lakani Tours are guaranteed when deposit has been accepted, except in case of force majeure, which includes any event that impedes the operation of the itinerary or may endanger travelers, and circumstances beyond the control of Lakani World Tours, among other things. If tour membership falls below the minimum number of passengers to provide a tour manager, then we will offer suitable alternatives or convert the journey to a locally hosted program. If the alternatives are not acceptable, we will offer full refund of all monies paid. Private Jet tours are exempt from the guaranteed departures policy.

Passports /Visas: Travelers are responsible for obtaining travel documents and verifying

necessary requirements for entry into each country on the selected itinerary. Entry requirements vary by country of citizenship. Lakani World Tours does not obtain personal travel documents or assume responsibility for notifying travelers of current requirements. All expenses incurred as a result of delays or itinerary changes related to lack of appropriate travel documents shall be borne by the individual traveler.

Airfares: All airfares are subject to change in accordance with airline tariffs and are subject to currency fluctuations and/or fuel surcharges. Lakani World Tours shall not be responsible for air ticket cancellation fees due to itinerary or departure changes or cancellations.

AirlineBaggageRegulations: Each airline has its own rules regarding baggage allowance. Number, size and weight limitations of suitcases can vary by airline, class of service and frequent flier status. It is recommended that all travelers check with the individual airlines and/or their websites for up to date information. Luggage exceeding the maximum restrictions is subject to expensive overage fees or is at risk of being left behind. Luggage allowance may be restricted within a country by regional airlines or air charter companies. Please refer to your final credentials for those restrictions. Lakani World Tours cannot be held liable for fees or inconveniences imposed by the airlines.

Photography on tour: Lakani World Tours encourages tour participants to take photos and videos during the tour and submit them to the Lakani Travel Club photography contest or for use in tour promotional materials. Tour members who prefer that their image not be used for marketing purposes are asked to make this request be known in writing prior to departure.

Prices: Lakani Escorted Group prices include planning, handling and operational charges, and are based on current exchange rates, tariffs and taxes as of June 2011. Lakani World Tours reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Lakani is under no obligation to provide a breakdown of costs involved in any Escorted, Custom Tour or Private Jet program.

Insurance: Lakani World Tours cannot be held responsible or liable for loss, damage, or theft of luggage or personal belongings, nor for personal injury, accident, or illness. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you purchase LakaniCare Gold protection plan, which includes cancellation, delay and baggage insurance in order to protect your travel investment. Information on the insurance program will be sent to you at time of deposit. Insurance premium payments and refunds are subject to policies of the insurance carrier. Lakani will only reimburse according to this cancellation policy. We will not be responsible for any amounts not covered by or denied by the Travel Protection provider.

Health & Inoculations: Inoculation requirements and recommendations often change, therefore we strongly recommend that you contact your personal physician, local Health Department, or the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, and advise them of the international destinations you will be visiting. (404-322-4559 or www.cdc.gov/travel)

Responsibility: Lakani World Tours and its employees, independent contractors and representatives act only as agents in arranging hotels or lodging, transportation, ground handling, restaurants, or other travel services and in no way shall be held liable in the event of failure by any person or company to render services to travelers, nor shall they be held liable for any negligent or willful act by any such person or company. Furthermore, neither Lakani World Travel Inc (DBA Lakani World Tours) nor its employees, independent contractors or agents shall be held liable or responsible for any injury, loss, death, or damage to personal property in connection with any goods or services provided, resulting from force majeure, acts of God, civil unrest, acts of war, terrorist activities, labor strikes, or mechanical failure of transport while traveling. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Lakani World Tours reserves the right, without notice, to withdraw any or all parts of a tour and or to make such changes as may be necessary. The extra cost, if any, for such changes will be the responsibility of the traveler. In regard to credit card payments for travel services to Lakani World Tours, the traveler (and or cardholder or cardholder’s authorized representative) will hold Lakani World Tours and its employees, independent contractors or representatives harmless for any or all charge-backs exercised by them or their credit card companies, originating from any complaints regarding travel services or involving refund requests of monies paid when insurance was not purchased, or for any reason whereby the traveler did not utilize any portion of the prepaid travel services, or any other reasons whatsoever.

ArbitrationResolution: Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, any services arranged by Lakani World Tours shall be resolved solely by binding arbitration in Orange County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Acceptance of initial travel services and payment of monies to Lakani World Tours will constitute agreement by the traveler(s) of these Terms & Conditions. California law requires sellers of travel to be bonded. Lakani World Tours is bonded through Great American Insurance and is a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation, TCRC fund.

Agreement: Your payment to Lakani World Tours constitutes your acceptance of the aforementioned terms and conditions and the information stated in the pre-departure tour documentation.

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2012 - TravelResearchOnline · In 2012, Lakani World Tours presents four exciting private jet tours. As VIP travelers you fly privately in the utmost comfort and style. Each itinerary