ADVENTURE & ACTIVE TOURS

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California Discovery I 130 Lodging Tour 19Western Sun I 102 20The Pacic Coast I 101 21Florida Fantasy I 132 Lodging Tour 22Florida Sunshine I 100 23Eastern Discovery I 133 Lodging Tour 24Highlights of the East I 134 Lodging Tour 25

Cowboys & Indians I 250 Family Fun Tour 2627The Westerner I 230 Lodging Tour 2829California Dreamin I 206 3031The Gold Rush I 201 3233Western Explorer I 207 3435Northern Rockies I 208 3637Eastern Pioneer I 232 Lodging Tour 3839Route 66 I 209 Lodging Tour 4041

American Dream I 330 Lodging Tour 42 43The Southwest I 303 44 45Colorado Trails I 305 46 47The Northwest I 306 48 49The Sunshine Trail I 308 50 51Southern Highlights I 317 52 53Transamerica I 307 54 55

Western Delight / 316 56

Coast to Coast I 402 56The Wild West I 403 57The Canadian Border I 407 57American Explorer I 406 57Gold Country I 409 57Shores & Sierras I 410 58Go West I 411 58California & Mexico I 412 58

The Gambler I 502 58Skateboard I 504 59Wonders of Nature I 506 59Best of the West I 508 59Western Shores I 509 59

The Far West I 602 60The Discoverer I 603 60Cross Country I 608 60

East Coast Adventure I 204 63Canadian Rockies I 203 Lodging Tour 6465Active Canada I 312 6667

Alaska

Alaskan Dream I 202 Lodging Tour 6869Alaskan Adventure I 311 7071

Aventura Mexicana I 272 7273Pista Tropical I 273 74La Ruta Maya I 270 Lodging Tour 75Mundo Maya I 371 7677

HondurasHonduras Sun I 190 Lodging Tour 78

Costa RicaCosta Rica Highlights I 150 Lodging Tour 79

Ecuador / GalapagosGalapagos Experience I 50 Lodging Tour 80Ecuador Discovery I 160 Lodging Tour 81

PeruAmazon Adventure I 40 Lodging Tour 82La Ruta Inca I 283 Lodging Tour 83

Amazon Wonders I 60 Lodging Tour 84Best of Brazil I 185 Lodging Tour 85

Aventura Argentina I 180 Lodging Tour 86Patagonia Quest I 181 Lodging Tour 87

Lakes & Deserts I 702 60Canyons & Beaches I 703 61Boomerang I 705 61

American Pioneer I 901 61Cowboy Country I 903 61

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I clearly remember going on my rst camping vacation as alittle boy with my family. I was so fascinated by this style oftravel, that in 1970 I organized my rst Adventure and Funtour for friends and students in Europe. Based on my vision foran ideal adventure vacation for young people, I started myown travel business. I was still a student at the time.

When I led my rst tour on the American continent in 1978,I felt like a pioneer: full of enthusiasm and awestruck by thebeauty and vastness of this great continent. Everybody wasthrilled with what they experienced. I was inspired and deter-mined to show this incredible country to as many people asI could. I wanted people to see the real America as part of asmall group of friends traveling like the old pioneers.

In 1982 SUNTREK became a corporation and startedmarketing to travel companies and tour operators around theworld. With a lot of hard work, experience and expertisefrom our loyal team here at SUNTREK, we have grown intoa world-class adventure travel company. We have diversiedour tour selection and destinations over the years, but wehave never given up our pioneer spirit or our eye for detailand quality. An example of this is our guaranteed depar-tures, offered since 1986, which assures your vacation inNorth America is not cancelled a few days prior to depar-ture. We continuously improve our tours to make them moreenjoyable for you by listening carefully to our customerswishes and suggestions. I proudly believe that SUNTREKoffers a superior travel experience.

I would like to thank all those involved for their support anddevotion to SUNTREK. Thanks to our extensive and well-established sales agent network in over 40 countries aroundthe world and you our friends, who keep coming back andrecommending us to your friends. Come and join us!

Daniel Hiltebrand, Founder

Contents

Information, Conditions & Prices 8899

About SUNTREK 45SUNTREKs Travel Style 67Highlights, Options & Activities 89Multi-Tour Discount 10Customized Group Travel 11Overview of Tour Routes 1217

Canada

Mexico / Guatemala / Belize

Brazil

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The World of SUNTREK 217

Combination Tours USA I Mexico 5661

Canada & Alaska 6271

Central & South America 7287

General Travel Information 8890Suntrek Online 91Booking and Tour Conditions 9293Booking Form 94Dates & Prices 9599

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USA 1855

California Discovery I 130 Lodging Tour 19Western Sun I 102 20The Pacic Coast I 101 21Florida Fantasy I 132 Lodging Tour 22Florida Sunshine I 100 23Eastern Discovery I 133 Lodging Tour 24Highlights of the East I 134 Lodging Tour 25

Cowboys & Indians I 250 Family Fun Tour 2627The Westerner I 230 Lodging Tour 2829California Dreamin I 206 3031The Gold Rush I 201 3233Western Explorer I 207 3435Northern Rockies I 208 3637Eastern Pioneer I 232 Lodging Tour 3839Route 66 I 209 Lodging Tour 4041

American Dream I 330 Lodging Tour 42 43The Southwest I 303 44 45Colorado Trails I 305 46 47The Northwest I 306 48 49The Sunshine Trail I 308 50 51Southern Highlights I 317 52 53Transamerica I 307 54 55

Western Delight / 316 56

Coast to Coast I 402 56The Wild West I 403 57The Canadian Border I 407 57American Explorer I 406 57Gold Country I 409 57Shores & Sierras I 410 58Go West I 411 58California & Mexico I 412 58

The Gambler I 502 58Skateboard I 504 59Wonders of Nature I 506 59Best of the West I 508 59Western Shores I 509 59

The Far West I 602 60The Discoverer I 603 60Cross Country I 608 60

East Coast Adventure I 204 63Canadian Rockies I 203 Lodging Tour 6465Active Canada I 312 6667

Alaska

Alaskan Dream I 202 Lodging Tour 6869Alaskan Adventure I 311 7071

Aventura Mexicana I 272 7273Pista Tropical I 273 74La Ruta Maya I 270 Lodging Tour 75Mundo Maya I 371 7677

HondurasHonduras Sun I 190 Lodging Tour 78

Costa RicaCosta Rica Highlights I 150 Lodging Tour 79

Ecuador / GalapagosGalapagos Experience I 50 Lodging Tour 80Ecuador Discovery I 160 Lodging Tour 81

PeruAmazon Adventure I 40 Lodging Tour 82La Ruta Inca I 283 Lodging Tour 83

Amazon Wonders I 60 Lodging Tour 84Best of Brazil I 185 Lodging Tour 85

Aventura Argentina I 180 Lodging Tour 86Patagonia Quest I 181 Lodging Tour 87

Lakes & Deserts I 702 60Canyons & Beaches I 703 61Boomerang I 705 61

American Pioneer I 901 61Cowboy Country I 903 61

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Dear SUNTREK Friends!

I clearly remember going on my rst camping vacation as alittle boy with my family. I was so fascinated by this style oftravel, that in 1970 I organized my rst Adventure and Funtour for friends and students in Europe. Based on my vision foran ideal adventure vacation for young people, I started myown travel business. I was still a student at the time.

When I led my rst tour on the American continent in 1978,I felt like a pioneer: full of enthusiasm and awestruck by thebeauty and vastness of this great continent. Everybody wasthrilled with what they experienced. I was inspired and deter-mined to show this incredible country to as many people asI could. I wanted people to see the real America as part of asmall group of friends traveling like the old pioneers.

In 1982 SUNTREK became a corporation and startedmarketing to travel companies and tour operators around theworld. With a lot of hard work, experience and expertisefrom our loyal team here at SUNTREK, we have grown intoa world-class adventure travel company. We have diversiedour tour selection and destinations over the years, but wehave never given up our pioneer spirit or our eye for detailand quality. An example of this is our guaranteed depar-tures, offered since 1986, which assures your vacation inNorth America is not cancelled a few days prior to depar-ture. We continuously improve our tours to make them moreenjoyable for you by listening carefully to our customerswishes and suggestions. I proudly believe that SUNTREKoffers a superior travel experience.

I would like to thank all those involved for their support anddevotion to SUNTREK. Thanks to our extensive and well-established sales agent network in over 40 countries aroundthe world and you our friends, who keep coming back andrecommending us to your friends. Come and join us!

Daniel Hiltebrand, Founder

Contents

Information, Conditions & Prices 8899

About SUNTREK 45SUNTREKs Travel Style 67Highlights, Options & Activities 89Multi-Tour Discount 10Customized Group Travel 11Overview of Tour Routes 1217

Canada

Mexico / Guatemala / Belize

Brazil

Argentina / Patagonia

The World of SUNTREK 217

Combination Tours USA I Mexico 5661

Canada & Alaska 6271

Central & South America 7287

General Travel Information 8890Suntrek Online 91Booking and Tour Conditions 9293Booking Form 94Dates & Prices 9599

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About SUNTREK

A Leader in Quality Adventure Tours

The founder of SUNTREK has organized Adventure & Fun tours since 1970 and developed his van concept in 1974. In 1978 he organized his rst trek in the U.S. Still under original ownership, we are proud to be an excellent and reliable adventure and active vacation specialist.

Small International GroupsWe travel in small groups of no more than 13 people.

No Age LimitSUNTREK attracts the young and young at heart looking for adventure.

U.S. COMPANY: We Have Our Own Operation and Maintenance Facility

The nerve center of the SUNTREK organization is located within our large facility in Santa Rosa, California. It is here that our reservations, marketing, customer service, operations, training, eet and equipment departments work together to ensure your vacation is a success! Our on-site, comprehensive, preventative maintenance programs allow us to offer you safe and well-maintained vehicles and equipment. Your safety is our prime consideration!

TOP Quality Trek Equipment

Our top quality camping and cooking equipment is specially developed to suit SUNTREKs high standards! We manufacture and maintain our tents in house.

All Trek Departures Guaranteed for USA, Alaska and Canada

Regardless of the number of passengers SUNTREK offers vacations free of cancellation worries for USA, Alaska and Canada treks.

SUNTREK Operates Their Own Trek Leader School

Our trek leaders must graduate from an intensivetraining program to be eligible to lead a SUNTREKtour. On graduation they are issued a diploma in recognition of their achievement as adventure travel specialists.

SUNTREK Has a Global Sales Network in over 40 Countries

Our computerized reservations department administers bookings from all over the world and gives fast, ef cient con rmations of bookings across the globe! This results in an international mix of participants. Make new friends from all over the world!

Large Fleet of Specially Equipped Luxury Vans

Fully equipped with dual air conditioning system, V8/V10 engines, plush cloth upholstered seats and carpeted interior with radio/tape or CD players. Our eet is regularly replaced with customized new vans: vehicles with the power, safety and reliability to get you off the beaten track!

Convenient Weekend Departure and Arrival DatesMost of our treks begin and end on weekends to maximize your vacation time.

No Hidden Surcharges

All camping and lodging accommodations are included as well as all national parks and monuments, all van rides and much more.

SUNTREK is Fully LicensedWe operate in compliance with all regulatory agencies:USA: DOT 357639, ICC-MC-166932, PUC TCP 007 285P CA, CA 86495; CANADA: BC-PTL 71035; HAWAII, OAHU, KAUAI & MAUI: PUC 1592-C

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Steve Karin

Lara Paulo

FreddieSteve Karin

Lara Paulo

Freddie

Bettina

About SUNTREK

A Leader in Quality Adventure Tours

The founder of SUNTREK has organized Adventure & Fun tours since 1970 and developed his van concept in 1974. In 1978 he organized his rst trek in the U.S. Still under original ownership, we are proud to be an excellent and reliable adventure and active vacation specialist.

Small International GroupsWe travel in small groups of no more than 13 people.

No Age LimitSUNTREK attracts the young and young at heart looking for adventure.

U.S. COMPANY: We Have Our Own Operation and Maintenance Facility

The nerve center of the SUNTREK organization is located within our large facility in Santa Rosa, California. It is here that our reservations, marketing, customer service, operations, training, eet and equipment departments work together to ensure your vacation is a success! Our on-site, comprehensive, preventative maintenance programs allow us to offer you safe and well-maintained vehicles and equipment. Your safety is our prime consideration!

TOP Quality Trek Equipment

Our top quality camping and cooking equipment is specially developed to suit SUNTREKs high standards! We manufacture and maintain our tents in house.

All Trek Departures Guaranteed for USA, Alaska and Canada

Regardless of the number of passengers SUNTREK offers vacations free of cancellation worries for USA, Alaska and Canada treks.

SUNTREK Operates Their Own Trek Leader School

Our trek leaders must graduate from an intensivetraining program to be eligible to lead a SUNTREKtour. On graduation they are issued a diploma in recognition of their achievement as adventure travel specialists.

SUNTREK Has a Global Sales Network in over 40 Countries

Our computerized reservations department administers bookings from all over the world and gives fast, ef cient con rmations of bookings across the globe! This results in an international mix of participants. Make new friends from all over the world!

Large Fleet of Specially Equipped Luxury Vans

Fully equipped with dual air conditioning system, V8/V10 engines, plush cloth upholstered seats and carpeted interior with radio/tape or CD players. Our eet is regularly replaced with customized new vans: vehicles with the power, safety and reliability to get you off the beaten track!

Convenient Weekend Departure and Arrival DatesMost of our treks begin and end on weekends to maximize your vacation time.

No Hidden Surcharges

All camping and lodging accommodations are included as well as all national parks and monuments, all van rides and much more.

SUNTREK is Fully LicensedWe operate in compliance with all regulatory agencies:USA: DOT 357639, ICC-MC-166932, PUC TCP 007 285P CA, CA 86495; CANADA: BC-PTL 71035; HAWAII, OAHU, KAUAI & MAUI: PUC 1592-C

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Why Small Groups?

Traveling in a small group of no more than 13 people gives you

lots of freedom much like you would have if you were traveling with friends. safety, security and the right amount of pre-planning that independent travel lacks. a choice of activities and additional sites along the way. the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. more time because you dont have to drive around looking for attractions yourself. even more time because you dont have to wait around for a big bus group to get moving.

Enjoying and Caring about NatureOn a SUNTREK tour, we discover the beauty of nature, visit awesome national parks and natural wonders. We spend time on nature hikes and outdoor activities. Suntrekkers express their caring about the environment by traveling with a leave no trace attitude. Especially on our camping tours, impact on the environment is mini-mized by adhering to the following environment-friendly practices:

staying in tents instead of energy-consuming hotel rooms camping in designated areas, not disturbing nature reserves water conservation recycling minimizing trash biodegradable cleaning products

On all Suntrek tours we hike on marked hiking trails and we use fuel-ef cient and low-emission vehicles. Keep inmind that group travel uses less fuel per visitor than individual travel in a rental car. You can offset the environmental impact of your ights emissions at www.climatecare.org. Last but not least SUNTREKs catalogs are printed on chlorine-free bleached paper produced with FSC-wood from well-managed forests, wood from controlled sources and recycled wood or ber.

Included in the Trek Price

Welcome meeting and brie ng All van rides mentioned in the travel program All hotel/cabin/hostel/lodge nights marked with a in the trek itinerary Campsite fees Services of a trained trek leader Use of top quality camping and cooking gear (on camping tours) Admission to national parks and monuments (including slide and lm shows in the visitor centers) Entrance to archeological sites, ruins and ghost towns (where applicable) Selected activities, boat tours, ferry rides and train rides (where applicable) Selected meals as per itineraries Use of regional tourism information material Special SUNTREK discount rates for optional activities Company back up behind the scenes Customer service line (toll free in the USA & Canada) 1-800-SUNTREK

On a Suntrek tour, youll share experiences with a small group of up to 13 international travelers and stay overnight (camping or lodging) next to scenic spots like the Grand Canyon, ghost towns, Indian reservations and many other wonderful sights. We travel in specially customized maxi-vans, equipped with all the necessary gear all you have to take along is spending money, personal belongings and a sense of adven-ture and humor!

Each tour is accompanied by a trained leader/driver who will also arrange optional activities such as hikes, trail rides, scenic ights, river rafting, etc. On a SUNTREK tour the level of adventure is your choice we offer it all! On camping tours the food costs are kept low by forming a kitty each passenger contributes around US$ 35 per week breakfasts and mouth-watering evening meals are prepared,

fresh each day at camp barbecued chicken & steaks, pasta, salads vegetarian meals too!

All tours offer terri c value for independent minded, young at heart travelers, looking to explore off the beaten track. SUNTREK tours open up a diverse landscape whether on the highway, or a barely maneuverable dirt road youll see every sight worth seeing! Trek across the country like the old pioneers. With SUNTREK youll cross burning deserts and towering mountain ranges, follow the footsteps of ancient civilizations and visit isolated villages, discover amazing stone formations and carved rock canyons, visit famous national parks and lush rainforests, and seek out wilderness, wildlife and other cultures! Above all, youll be able to get involved in activities that will help make your trip the adventure of a lifetime.

Adventure & Fun

SUNTREKS Travel Style

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Why Small Groups?

Traveling in a small group of no more than 13 people gives you

lots of freedom much like you would have if you were traveling with friends. safety, security and the right amount of pre-planning that independent travel lacks. a choice of activities and additional sites along the way. the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. more time because you dont have to drive around looking for attractions yourself. even more time because you dont have to wait around for a big bus group to get moving.

Enjoying and Caring about NatureOn a SUNTREK tour, we discover the beauty of nature, visit awesome national parks and natural wonders. We spend time on nature hikes and outdoor activities. Suntrekkers express their caring about the environment by traveling with a leave no trace attitude. Especially on our camping tours, impact on the environment is mini-mized by adhering to the following environment-friendly practices:

staying in tents instead of energy-consuming hotel rooms camping in designated areas, not disturbing nature reserves water conservation recycling minimizing trash biodegradable cleaning products

On all Suntrek tours we hike on marked hiking trails and we use fuel-ef cient and low-emission vehicles. Keep inmind that group travel uses less fuel per visitor than individual travel in a rental car. You can offset the environmental impact of your ights emissions at www.climatecare.org. Last but not least SUNTREKs catalogs are printed on chlorine-free bleached paper produced with FSC-wood from well-managed forests, wood from controlled sources and recycled wood or ber.

Included in the Trek Price

Welcome meeting and brie ng All van rides mentioned in the travel program All hotel/cabin/hostel/lodge nights marked with a in the trek itinerary Campsite fees Services of a trained trek leader Use of top quality camping and cooking gear (on camping tours) Admission to national parks and monuments (including slide and lm shows in the visitor centers) Entrance to archeological sites, ruins and ghost towns (where applicable) Selected activities, boat tours, ferry rides and train rides (where applicable) Selected meals as per itineraries Use of regional tourism information material Special SUNTREK discount rates for optional activities Company back up behind the scenes Customer service line (toll free in the USA & Canada) 1-800-SUNTREK

On a Suntrek tour, youll share experiences with a small group of up to 13 international travelers and stay overnight (camping or lodging) next to scenic spots like the Grand Canyon, ghost towns, Indian reservations and many other wonderful sights. We travel in specially customized maxi-vans, equipped with all the necessary gear all you have to take along is spending money, personal belongings and a sense of adven-ture and humor!

Each tour is accompanied by a trained leader/driver who will also arrange optional activities such as hikes, trail rides, scenic ights, river rafting, etc. On a SUNTREK tour the level of adventure is your choice we offer it all! On camping tours the food costs are kept low by forming a kitty each passenger contributes around US$ 35 per week breakfasts and mouth-watering evening meals are prepared,

fresh each day at camp barbecued chicken & steaks, pasta, salads vegetarian meals too!

All tours offer terri c value for independent minded, young at heart travelers, looking to explore off the beaten track. SUNTREK tours open up a diverse landscape whether on the highway, or a barely maneuverable dirt road youll see every sight worth seeing! Trek across the country like the old pioneers. With SUNTREK youll cross burning deserts and towering mountain ranges, follow the footsteps of ancient civilizations and visit isolated villages, discover amazing stone formations and carved rock canyons, visit famous national parks and lush rainforests, and seek out wilderness, wildlife and other cultures! Above all, youll be able to get involved in activities that will help make your trip the adventure of a lifetime.

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Space Needle... Steam train... Omnidome... Grand Canyon ights... Sea World San Diego... Mexican shopping... Rollerskating... Riding... Waterskiing... Boat rental... River-Rafting... Canoeing... Canopy tour... Bicycles Rides... Mountain-biking... JFK Space Center... Air and Space Museum... Horse farm... Country Music Hall of Fame... Wet n Wild... Cave and Mine tour... Six Flags over Texas... Swamp tour... Gold panning... Dog sledding... Boat tours... Glacier Flights... Jasper Tramway... Salmon shing... Jazz club... Plantation homes... Bush Gardens... San Diego Zoo... and much more.

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Hike through burning deserts and colorful canyons. Explore the variety of natural wonders off the beaten track!

Saddle up and ride through bizarre landscapes get to know the country on horseback!

Ultimate Fun! On all our tours you can participate in a wide variety of thrilling optional activities as described below. Since not every passenger wants to participate in the same activities, they are not included in the trek price (except hiking, exploring national parks and selected activities).

Experience the challenge of rafting through carved rock canyons, on wild and scenic rivers: thrilling trips are available to quench your thirst for white water action!

Feel the wind in your face as you mountain-bike through slick rock landscapes!

All these activities are offered by local operators and as such, are subject to availability and not an integral part of our treks you just book and pay for them on the spot! Prices of optional activities see page 99.

Learn to water ski, jet ski or ride a waverunner speed over the crystal-clear waters of deep, ooded canyons!

Make your way through boulders on four-wheel drive trips to seldom seen scenery!

Take a spectacular scenic ight by helicopter, glacier plane, or small passenger plane and get a whole new perspective of the landscape!

Exploring National Parks

GRAND CANYONArizona

BANFFCanada

ARCHESUtah

YELLOWSTONEWyoming

DEATH VALLEYCalifornia

MACHU PICCHUPeru

BRYCE CANYONUtah

THE EVERGLADESFlorida

MOUNT RUSHMORESouth Dakota

IGUASSU FALLSArgentina /Brazil

DISCOVER AMAZING HIGHLIGHTS AND NATIONAL PARKS WITH SUNTREK 98