Tibet for Botanists! Expedition Calendar February – July 2010 June28–July 12, 2010

Mongolia! June 27–July 13, 2010

Join us! as we explore Mongolia—home to one of the greatest Gansu, and Qinghai Provinces of China) to the Tibetan Plateau

Explore Tibet from the eastern grasslands (now found in Sichuan,empires the world has ever known!—and a vast undiscovered BETCHART Expedition Calendarwilderness. Here rolling steppe, home to Mongolia’s famousaround Lhasa. Fly to Chengdu and spectacular Jiuzhaigouhorses and herdsmen, meet high glacial mountains, impenetrable EXPEDITIONS Inc.National Park, and then ascend to the eastern Tibetan Plateau, forests, and deep crystal lakes. To the south, the great Gobiwhere the expansive grasslands nurture some of the richest SigmaXi •Planetary Society February – July 2010 Desert stretches to the horizon—little changed since the daysalpine plant communities in the world. From Xining, take the AAAS Travels •ACS Expeditions of Genghis Khan. You will relish the hospitality of the Mongolian overnight train across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa, where people and the breathtaking natural beauty. we will see the main cultural sights and have plenty of opportu- For Members & Friends of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS & Planetary Society

FIRST CLASSOur expedition will begin in Ulaanbaatar, the capital. Edgednities to explore the botanical world. Led by botanist Daniel 17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435 AAAS Travels • Sigma Xi Expeditions • ACS Expeditions • Planetary Society • Betchart Expeditions Inc.

by four sacred mountains, Ulaanbaatar hints at the adventure andWinkler, this trip is a very special opportunity for plant open spaces beyond. Our visit will include the BogdKhaan’s Join us... for delightful Join us!...for Delightful Spring & Summer Travel! enthusiasts. $4,395 + air. Palace Museum, home of Mongolia’s eighth living Buddha and

Alaska Cruise! Spring & Summer Travel! the last king. Outside of Ulaanbaatar accommodations are in

comfortable traditional ger (yurt) camps. A drive will take us to ElsenTasarkhai, a picturesque

combination of Mongol Els sand dunes, the rocky mountains

Footsteps of the Etruscans! October 10-22, 2010

Wild Iceland! Madagascar!

Kamchatka Peninsula!

Contacts & Questions!

Tahiti Total Solar Eclipse! July 4-12, 2010 June 5-12, 2010 of KhognoKhaanNational Park, meadows and lakes.

Just a few spaces are still available on this wonderful adventureEnjoy a fantastic voyage in the scenic bays and fjords of At Karakorum, Erdenezuu monastery shows its glory with to see the Total Solar Eclipse in Tahiti! Please call right away if Southeast Alaska, on board Lindblad’sM/V Sea Lion. Discover collections of priceless religious objects and Mongolian art. you would like to go! Captain Cook, Robert Louis Stephenson,awesome glaciers, remote islands, pods of whales, and more. Go Stop at the Turkic monuments at KhoshooTsaidam and then botanist Joseph Banks, and Betchart travelers have all fallen inkayaking in remote inlets and hiking in some of the most spectacular continue to LakeOgii, the only lake in the heart of Mongolia. love with Tahiti, and you will too! The spectacular volcanic peaks, scenery in North America! The itinerary includes Tracy Arm, We'll look for White Pelican, Gadwalls, Demoiselle Cranes, geese, lush greenery with red hibiscus edging the roads, fringing coral a 22-mile-long fjord, and LeConte Bay, a sculpture garden of sandpipers, and more! reefs, gracious Polynesian people, and abundant coral and fish grounded icebergs. Visit Petersburg, a true Alaskan town, and Our journey will continue to Hustai National Park where make Tahiti a delight! We will explore the islands of Tahiti andFrederick Sound for humpback whales. Explore Glacier Bay the wild Takhi-Przewalski horses have lived since reintroduced Moorea where local experts will intrigue us with informationNational Park, look for bears along shore, discover wildflowers to Mongolia. Venture to Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, home to the about the spinner dolphins and Polynesian heritage. We will and nesting bald eagles! See the grand totems in Sitka. Enjoy endangered wild mountain sheep, the Argali, cranes, whoopers then fly to Anaa Atoll where we will be hosted by the villagerslectures by geologist Dr. PatrickMuffler and the on board and more. See the Giant Genghis monument and Terelj with in a house party atmosphere and see the Total Solar Eclipse! naturalists! From $5,650 (less 15% discount) + air. stunning granite mountains and flowery green meadows. $4,995 + air + charter air

Our trip will culminate at the famous Naadam Festival, which originated in 209 BC with games of archery, wrestling, and horse racing! $3,295 + $1,200 air SFO/Beijing, RT + $500 air Beijing/Mongolia, RT

Heritageof Southern China! October 5-21, 2010 June 13-22, 2010 March8-21, 2010

Land of Fire and Ice & Nature’s Paradise! An outstanding introduction to the nature reserves and On this thrilling journey of discovery through China’s scenic Iceland has captured the imagination of people since Jules Verne unique wildlife of Madagascar. Become acquainted with the south, we will see the fantastic countryside around Guilin and

wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 1871. It has a proud cultural heritage, flora, and fauna of Madagascar. Here you will then venture off the beaten track in the mountain enclaves ofJuly 4-19, 2010 see spectacular flora and fauna, unlike that found anywhere else heritage and its wildlife and natural wonders are truly magical! Guangxi and Guizhou for extraordinary cultural opportunities Kamchatka is Russia’s greatest wilderness area and a World in the world. Ninety-five percent of the lemurs and reptiles, 81% with fascinating ethnic people.Our trip begins with a whalewatching adventure near

Heritage Site. It extends into the North Pacific along the highly of the flowering plants, 98% of the palms, and many birds are Reykjavik to look for minke whales and white-peaked porpoises. Our journey begins in a landscape of steep limestone hillsvolcanic zone where the Pacific Ocean and Eurasian tectonic simply found nowhere else. Visit Antananarivo, the charming Then visit the Pingveiller Plain, birthplace of democracy in and meandering rivers, the iconic landscape of southern China,plates meet. Twenty-nine of its 300 volcanoes are active, including capital city of Madagascar; Berenty Reserve, an internationally Iceland, and Gullfoss Falls, Iceland’s most notable landmark. whose misty silhouettes beckon travelers from across the world.Klyuchevskaya, the tallest on the Eurasian continent at 4,835 acclaimed wildlife reserve; Isole andMantadia NationalSee the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its fantastic glacier, In Guilin and nearby Yangshuo, farmhouses are set amidstmeters. The Peninsula’s diverse ecosystems include glacier, Parks; and Nosy Be, a marine reserve. Look for indri, ring-birds from puffins to murres, guillemots to jaegers; and seals, overhanging crags and cormorants catch fish along the river. tundra, taiga forest, birch forest, wetlands, lagoons, and desert. tailed lemurs and sifakas, plus many unique birds, and plants. orcas, and minke whales. We will enjoy a classic river journey on the Li River, as we

A fantastic adventure! $3,995 + air. For two weeks, we will explore this remote land of mystery admire this spectacular landscape.We'll then drive to Stykkisholmur where we board a ferry and mists from the capital of Petropavlovsk, situated onto BreidafjordurBay. The bay consists of fjords, 3,000 islands, We'll then follow backroads into a remote mountainous area lovely Avachinskaya Bay, to the villages of Mil’kovo, Esso, andislets and skerries. Millions of seabirds may be seen here, with where several of China’s distinctive ethnic minority groups,ethnic settlements, including Sosnovka, which maintain theira possibility of the rare Red Phalarope. We’ll then take the ferry including the Yao, Dong, and Miao (Hmong), retain traditionalrich culture. We’ll fly by helicopter to see the fabulous geologic to the other side of Breidafjordur Bay to see the magnificent lifestyles living in picturesque wooden villages that cling to steep Please call Betchart Expeditions Inc., or write for detailed wonders—geysers, steam vents, mud pots, recent lava deposits,Latrabjarg seabird rookery—over 8 miles long !—one of the hillsides. The architecture—drum towers and Wind-Rainbrochures and more information. and snow covered volcanos, including the world famous Valley most spectacular wildlife locations in Europe. bridges—is unique, colorful, incredibly photogenic, andBetchart Expeditions Inc., 17050Montebello Roadof theGeysers. Discover a profusion of flowering plants and fascinating. Continue to the spectacularly terraced rice fields—We will make our way to the Gauksmyri Lodge in northern Cupertino, California 95014-5435ferns, many with medicinal value. See noisy seabird rookeries, the Backboneof aDragon—and see many ethnic villages.Iceland through spectacular fjords and past thundering waterfalls. Telephone: (800) 252-4910 or (408) 252-4910 with nesting gulls, kittiwakes, guillemots, and cormorants. Meet

We will visit the IcelandicSealCenter in Hvammstangi and look We’ll traverse this remote area, far from the Western tourist Fax: (408) 252-1444 and learn from ethnic tribes (Even, Itelmen, Koryaks) who live for Grey Seals. While driving to LakeMyvatn we will watch for circuit, with cultural highlights including wooden villages, oldEmail: Info@betchartexpeditions.commuch as they have for thousands of years.Pink-footed Geese. This is an active volcanic area (on the meeting stone bridges, sacred banyan groves, and the gracious people.See pdf’s of brochures on our web site:With leadership by Dr. VictorKuzevanov, we will discoverpoint of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates) with Handicrafts include beautifully-wrought silver ornamentation,www.betchartexpeditions.comthe delights of this remote paradise on a journey of a lifetime!phenomenal birdwatching. hand-stitched textiles of the Miao, and pounded indigo fabric of

Victor has been leading expeditions to Baikal for Betchart since If you are unable to travel and wish to be removed from the the Dong. Then fly to Chongqing and visit the amazing Buddhist Next is whale watching on Skjalfandi floi bay, the best area 1994 and to Kamchatka since 2003. He is a superb expedition mailing list, please let us know. caves at Dazu. Our adventure will culminate with two nights inin Iceland to watch whales, and celebrationof the summer leader. $5,295 + $1,000 air fare + tax from Moscow/Petropavlovsk, Prices are per person based on twin share + air. the festivity of Hong Kong. $2,995 + $995 air from SFO, RT solstice at a local festival! $3,690 + $695 air from JFK. RT. Air fare USA/Moscow is approx. $1,200 + tax ©2009 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40

                                   

   

 

 

     

 

  

 

     

          

   

    

   

  

     

 

   

   

     

   

 

     

  

   

   

        

 

   

            

        

 

Tibet for Botanists! Expedition Calendar February – July 2010 June28–July 12, 2010

Mongolia! June 27–July 13, 2010

Join us! as we explore Mongolia—home to one of the greatest Gansu, and Qinghai Provinces of China) to the Tibetan Plateau

Explore Tibet from the eastern grasslands (now found in Sichuan,empires the world has ever known!—and a vast undiscovered BETCHART Expedition Calendarwilderness. Here rolling steppe, home to Mongolia’s famousaround Lhasa. Fly to Chengdu and spectacular Jiuzhaigouhorses and herdsmen, meet high glacial mountains, impenetrable EXPEDITIONS Inc.National Park, and then ascend to the eastern Tibetan Plateau, forests, and deep crystal lakes. To the south, the great Gobiwhere the expansive grasslands nurture some of the richest SigmaXi •Planetary Society February – July 2010 Desert stretches to the horizon—little changed since the daysalpine plant communities in the world. From Xining, take the AAAS Travels •ACS Expeditions of Genghis Khan. You will relish the hospitality of the Mongolian overnight train across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa, where people and the breathtaking natural beauty. we will see the main cultural sights and have plenty of opportu- For Members & Friends of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS & Planetary Society

FIRST CLASSOur expedition will begin in Ulaanbaatar, the capital. Edgednities to explore the botanical world. Led by botanist Daniel 17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435 AAAS Travels • Sigma Xi Expeditions • ACS Expeditions • Planetary Society • Betchart Expeditions Inc.

by four sacred mountains, Ulaanbaatar hints at the adventure andWinkler, this trip is a very special opportunity for plant open spaces beyond. Our visit will include the BogdKhaan’s Join us... for delightful Join us!...for Delightful Spring & Summer Travel! enthusiasts. $4,395 + air. Palace Museum, home of Mongolia’s eighth living Buddha and

Alaska Cruise! Spring & Summer Travel! the last king. Outside of Ulaanbaatar accommodations are in

comfortable traditional ger (yurt) camps. A drive will take us to ElsenTasarkhai, a picturesque

combination of Mongol Els sand dunes, the rocky mountains

Footsteps of the Etruscans! October 10-22, 2010

Wild Iceland! Madagascar!

Kamchatka Peninsula!

Contacts & Questions!

Tahiti Total Solar Eclipse! July 4-12, 2010 June 5-12, 2010 of KhognoKhaanNational Park, meadows and lakes.

Just a few spaces are still available on this wonderful adventureEnjoy a fantastic voyage in the scenic bays and fjords of At Karakorum, Erdenezuu monastery shows its glory with to see the Total Solar Eclipse in Tahiti! Please call right away if Southeast Alaska, on board Lindblad’sM/V Sea Lion. Discover collections of priceless religious objects and Mongolian art. you would like to go! Captain Cook, Robert Louis Stephenson,awesome glaciers, remote islands, pods of whales, and more. Go Stop at the Turkic monuments at KhoshooTsaidam and then botanist Joseph Banks, and Betchart travelers have all fallen inkayaking in remote inlets and hiking in some of the most spectacular continue to LakeOgii, the only lake in the heart of Mongolia. love with Tahiti, and you will too! The spectacular volcanic peaks, scenery in North America! The itinerary includes Tracy Arm, We'll look for White Pelican, Gadwalls, Demoiselle Cranes, geese, lush greenery with red hibiscus edging the roads, fringing coral a 22-mile-long fjord, and LeConte Bay, a sculpture garden of sandpipers, and more! reefs, gracious Polynesian people, and abundant coral and fish grounded icebergs. Visit Petersburg, a true Alaskan town, and Our journey will continue to Hustai National Park where make Tahiti a delight! We will explore the islands of Tahiti andFrederick Sound for humpback whales. Explore Glacier Bay the wild Takhi-Przewalski horses have lived since reintroduced Moorea where local experts will intrigue us with informationNational Park, look for bears along shore, discover wildflowers to Mongolia. Venture to Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, home to the about the spinner dolphins and Polynesian heritage. We will and nesting bald eagles! See the grand totems in Sitka. Enjoy endangered wild mountain sheep, the Argali, cranes, whoopers then fly to Anaa Atoll where we will be hosted by the villagerslectures by geologist Dr. PatrickMuffler and the on board and more. See the Giant Genghis monument and Terelj with in a house party atmosphere and see the Total Solar Eclipse! naturalists! From $5,650 (less 15% discount) + air. stunning granite mountains and flowery green meadows. $4,995 + air + charter air

Our trip will culminate at the famous Naadam Festival, which originated in 209 BC with games of archery, wrestling, and horse racing! $3,295 + $1,200 air SFO/Beijing, RT + $500 air Beijing/Mongolia, RT

Heritageof Southern China! October 5-21, 2010 June 13-22, 2010 March8-21, 2010

Land of Fire and Ice & Nature’s Paradise! An outstanding introduction to the nature reserves and On this thrilling journey of discovery through China’s scenic Iceland has captured the imagination of people since Jules Verne unique wildlife of Madagascar. Become acquainted with the south, we will see the fantastic countryside around Guilin and

wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 1871. It has a proud cultural heritage, flora, and fauna of Madagascar. Here you will then venture off the beaten track in the mountain enclaves ofJuly 4-19, 2010 see spectacular flora and fauna, unlike that found anywhere else heritage and its wildlife and natural wonders are truly magical! Guangxi and Guizhou for extraordinary cultural opportunities Kamchatka is Russia’s greatest wilderness area and a World in the world. Ninety-five percent of the lemurs and reptiles, 81% with fascinating ethnic people.Our trip begins with a whalewatching adventure near

Heritage Site. It extends into the North Pacific along the highly of the flowering plants, 98% of the palms, and many birds are Reykjavik to look for minke whales and white-peaked porpoises. Our journey begins in a landscape of steep limestone hillsvolcanic zone where the Pacific Ocean and Eurasian tectonic simply found nowhere else. Visit Antananarivo, the charming Then visit the Pingveiller Plain, birthplace of democracy in and meandering rivers, the iconic landscape of southern China,plates meet. Twenty-nine of its 300 volcanoes are active, including capital city of Madagascar; Berenty Reserve, an internationally Iceland, and Gullfoss Falls, Iceland’s most notable landmark. whose misty silhouettes beckon travelers from across the world.Klyuchevskaya, the tallest on the Eurasian continent at 4,835 acclaimed wildlife reserve; Isole andMantadia NationalSee the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its fantastic glacier, In Guilin and nearby Yangshuo, farmhouses are set amidstmeters. The Peninsula’s diverse ecosystems include glacier, Parks; and Nosy Be, a marine reserve. Look for indri, ring-birds from puffins to murres, guillemots to jaegers; and seals, overhanging crags and cormorants catch fish along the river. tundra, taiga forest, birch forest, wetlands, lagoons, and desert. tailed lemurs and sifakas, plus many unique birds, and plants. orcas, and minke whales. We will enjoy a classic river journey on the Li River, as we

A fantastic adventure! $3,995 + air. For two weeks, we will explore this remote land of mystery admire this spectacular landscape.We'll then drive to Stykkisholmur where we board a ferry and mists from the capital of Petropavlovsk, situated onto BreidafjordurBay. The bay consists of fjords, 3,000 islands, We'll then follow backroads into a remote mountainous area lovely Avachinskaya Bay, to the villages of Mil’kovo, Esso, andislets and skerries. Millions of seabirds may be seen here, with where several of China’s distinctive ethnic minority groups,ethnic settlements, including Sosnovka, which maintain theira possibility of the rare Red Phalarope. We’ll then take the ferry including the Yao, Dong, and Miao (Hmong), retain traditionalrich culture. We’ll fly by helicopter to see the fabulous geologic to the other side of Breidafjordur Bay to see the magnificent lifestyles living in picturesque wooden villages that cling to steep Please call Betchart Expeditions Inc., or write for detailed wonders—geysers, steam vents, mud pots, recent lava deposits,Latrabjarg seabird rookery—over 8 miles long !—one of the hillsides. The architecture—drum towers and Wind-Rainbrochures and more information. and snow covered volcanos, including the world famous Valley most spectacular wildlife locations in Europe. bridges—is unique, colorful, incredibly photogenic, andBetchart Expeditions Inc., 17050Montebello Roadof theGeysers. Discover a profusion of flowering plants and fascinating. Continue to the spectacularly terraced rice fields—We will make our way to the Gauksmyri Lodge in northern Cupertino, California 95014-5435ferns, many with medicinal value. See noisy seabird rookeries, the Backboneof aDragon—and see many ethnic villages.Iceland through spectacular fjords and past thundering waterfalls. Telephone: (800) 252-4910 or (408) 252-4910 with nesting gulls, kittiwakes, guillemots, and cormorants. Meet

We will visit the IcelandicSealCenter in Hvammstangi and look We’ll traverse this remote area, far from the Western tourist Fax: (408) 252-1444 and learn from ethnic tribes (Even, Itelmen, Koryaks) who live for Grey Seals. While driving to LakeMyvatn we will watch for circuit, with cultural highlights including wooden villages, oldEmail: Info@betchartexpeditions.commuch as they have for thousands of years.Pink-footed Geese. This is an active volcanic area (on the meeting stone bridges, sacred banyan groves, and the gracious people.See pdf’s of brochures on our web site:With leadership by Dr. VictorKuzevanov, we will discoverpoint of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates) with Handicrafts include beautifully-wrought silver ornamentation,www.betchartexpeditions.comthe delights of this remote paradise on a journey of a lifetime!phenomenal birdwatching. hand-stitched textiles of the Miao, and pounded indigo fabric of

Victor has been leading expeditions to Baikal for Betchart since If you are unable to travel and wish to be removed from the the Dong. Then fly to Chongqing and visit the amazing Buddhist Next is whale watching on Skjalfandi floi bay, the best area 1994 and to Kamchatka since 2003. He is a superb expedition mailing list, please let us know. caves at Dazu. Our adventure will culminate with two nights inin Iceland to watch whales, and celebrationof the summer leader. $5,295 + $1,000 air fare + tax from Moscow/Petropavlovsk, Prices are per person based on twin share + air. the festivity of Hong Kong. $2,995 + $995 air from SFO, RT solstice at a local festival! $3,690 + $695 air from JFK. RT. Air fare USA/Moscow is approx. $1,200 + tax ©2009 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40

                                   

   

 

 

     

 

  

 

     

          

   

    

   

  

     

 

   

   

     

   

 

     

  

   

   

        

 

   

            

        

 

Tibet for Botanists! Expedition Calendar February – July 2010 June28–July 12, 2010

Mongolia! June 27–July 13, 2010

Join us! as we explore Mongolia—home to one of the greatest Gansu, and Qinghai Provinces of China) to the Tibetan Plateau

Explore Tibet from the eastern grasslands (now found in Sichuan,empires the world has ever known!—and a vast undiscovered BETCHART Expedition Calendarwilderness. Here rolling steppe, home to Mongolia’s famousaround Lhasa. Fly to Chengdu and spectacular Jiuzhaigouhorses and herdsmen, meet high glacial mountains, impenetrable EXPEDITIONS Inc.National Park, and then ascend to the eastern Tibetan Plateau, forests, and deep crystal lakes. To the south, the great Gobiwhere the expansive grasslands nurture some of the richest SigmaXi •Planetary Society February – July 2010 Desert stretches to the horizon—little changed since the daysalpine plant communities in the world. From Xining, take the AAAS Travels •ACS Expeditions of Genghis Khan. You will relish the hospitality of the Mongolian overnight train across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa, where people and the breathtaking natural beauty. we will see the main cultural sights and have plenty of opportu- For Members & Friends of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS & Planetary Society

FIRST CLASSOur expedition will begin in Ulaanbaatar, the capital. Edgednities to explore the botanical world. Led by botanist Daniel 17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435 AAAS Travels • Sigma Xi Expeditions • ACS Expeditions • Planetary Society • Betchart Expeditions Inc.

by four sacred mountains, Ulaanbaatar hints at the adventure andWinkler, this trip is a very special opportunity for plant open spaces beyond. Our visit will include the BogdKhaan’s Join us... for delightful Join us!...for Delightful Spring & Summer Travel! enthusiasts. $4,395 + air. Palace Museum, home of Mongolia’s eighth living Buddha and

Alaska Cruise! Spring & Summer Travel! the last king. Outside of Ulaanbaatar accommodations are in

comfortable traditional ger (yurt) camps. A drive will take us to ElsenTasarkhai, a picturesque

combination of Mongol Els sand dunes, the rocky mountains

Footsteps of the Etruscans! October 10-22, 2010

Wild Iceland! Madagascar!

Kamchatka Peninsula!

Contacts & Questions!

Tahiti Total Solar Eclipse! July 4-12, 2010 June 5-12, 2010 of KhognoKhaanNational Park, meadows and lakes.

Just a few spaces are still available on this wonderful adventureEnjoy a fantastic voyage in the scenic bays and fjords of At Karakorum, Erdenezuu monastery shows its glory with to see the Total Solar Eclipse in Tahiti! Please call right away if Southeast Alaska, on board Lindblad’sM/V Sea Lion. Discover collections of priceless religious objects and Mongolian art. you would like to go! Captain Cook, Robert Louis Stephenson,awesome glaciers, remote islands, pods of whales, and more. Go Stop at the Turkic monuments at KhoshooTsaidam and then botanist Joseph Banks, and Betchart travelers have all fallen inkayaking in remote inlets and hiking in some of the most spectacular continue to LakeOgii, the only lake in the heart of Mongolia. love with Tahiti, and you will too! The spectacular volcanic peaks, scenery in North America! The itinerary includes Tracy Arm, We'll look for White Pelican, Gadwalls, Demoiselle Cranes, geese, lush greenery with red hibiscus edging the roads, fringing coral a 22-mile-long fjord, and LeConte Bay, a sculpture garden of sandpipers, and more! reefs, gracious Polynesian people, and abundant coral and fish grounded icebergs. Visit Petersburg, a true Alaskan town, and Our journey will continue to Hustai National Park where make Tahiti a delight! We will explore the islands of Tahiti andFrederick Sound for humpback whales. Explore Glacier Bay the wild Takhi-Przewalski horses have lived since reintroduced Moorea where local experts will intrigue us with informationNational Park, look for bears along shore, discover wildflowers to Mongolia. Venture to Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, home to the about the spinner dolphins and Polynesian heritage. We will and nesting bald eagles! See the grand totems in Sitka. Enjoy endangered wild mountain sheep, the Argali, cranes, whoopers then fly to Anaa Atoll where we will be hosted by the villagerslectures by geologist Dr. PatrickMuffler and the on board and more. See the Giant Genghis monument and Terelj with in a house party atmosphere and see the Total Solar Eclipse! naturalists! From $5,650 (less 15% discount) + air. stunning granite mountains and flowery green meadows. $4,995 + air + charter air

Our trip will culminate at the famous Naadam Festival, which originated in 209 BC with games of archery, wrestling, and horse racing! $3,295 + $1,200 air SFO/Beijing, RT + $500 air Beijing/Mongolia, RT

Heritageof Southern China! October 5-21, 2010 June 13-22, 2010 March8-21, 2010

Land of Fire and Ice & Nature’s Paradise! An outstanding introduction to the nature reserves and On this thrilling journey of discovery through China’s scenic Iceland has captured the imagination of people since Jules Verne unique wildlife of Madagascar. Become acquainted with the south, we will see the fantastic countryside around Guilin and

wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 1871. It has a proud cultural heritage, flora, and fauna of Madagascar. Here you will then venture off the beaten track in the mountain enclaves ofJuly 4-19, 2010 see spectacular flora and fauna, unlike that found anywhere else heritage and its wildlife and natural wonders are truly magical! Guangxi and Guizhou for extraordinary cultural opportunities Kamchatka is Russia’s greatest wilderness area and a World in the world. Ninety-five percent of the lemurs and reptiles, 81% with fascinating ethnic people.Our trip begins with a whalewatching adventure near

Heritage Site. It extends into the North Pacific along the highly of the flowering plants, 98% of the palms, and many birds are Reykjavik to look for minke whales and white-peaked porpoises. Our journey begins in a landscape of steep limestone hillsvolcanic zone where the Pacific Ocean and Eurasian tectonic simply found nowhere else. Visit Antananarivo, the charming Then visit the Pingveiller Plain, birthplace of democracy in and meandering rivers, the iconic landscape of southern China,plates meet. Twenty-nine of its 300 volcanoes are active, including capital city of Madagascar; Berenty Reserve, an internationally Iceland, and Gullfoss Falls, Iceland’s most notable landmark. whose misty silhouettes beckon travelers from across the world.Klyuchevskaya, the tallest on the Eurasian continent at 4,835 acclaimed wildlife reserve; Isole andMantadia NationalSee the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its fantastic glacier, In Guilin and nearby Yangshuo, farmhouses are set amidstmeters. The Peninsula’s diverse ecosystems include glacier, Parks; and Nosy Be, a marine reserve. Look for indri, ring-birds from puffins to murres, guillemots to jaegers; and seals, overhanging crags and cormorants catch fish along the river. tundra, taiga forest, birch forest, wetlands, lagoons, and desert. tailed lemurs and sifakas, plus many unique birds, and plants. orcas, and minke whales. We will enjoy a classic river journey on the Li River, as we

A fantastic adventure! $3,995 + air. For two weeks, we will explore this remote land of mystery admire this spectacular landscape.We'll then drive to Stykkisholmur where we board a ferry and mists from the capital of Petropavlovsk, situated onto BreidafjordurBay. The bay consists of fjords, 3,000 islands, We'll then follow backroads into a remote mountainous area lovely Avachinskaya Bay, to the villages of Mil’kovo, Esso, andislets and skerries. Millions of seabirds may be seen here, with where several of China’s distinctive ethnic minority groups,ethnic settlements, including Sosnovka, which maintain theira possibility of the rare Red Phalarope. We’ll then take the ferry including the Yao, Dong, and Miao (Hmong), retain traditionalrich culture. We’ll fly by helicopter to see the fabulous geologic to the other side of Breidafjordur Bay to see the magnificent lifestyles living in picturesque wooden villages that cling to steep Please call Betchart Expeditions Inc., or write for detailed wonders—geysers, steam vents, mud pots, recent lava deposits,Latrabjarg seabird rookery—over 8 miles long !—one of the hillsides. The architecture—drum towers and Wind-Rainbrochures and more information. and snow covered volcanos, including the world famous Valley most spectacular wildlife locations in Europe. bridges—is unique, colorful, incredibly photogenic, andBetchart Expeditions Inc., 17050Montebello Roadof theGeysers. Discover a profusion of flowering plants and fascinating. Continue to the spectacularly terraced rice fields—We will make our way to the Gauksmyri Lodge in northern Cupertino, California 95014-5435ferns, many with medicinal value. See noisy seabird rookeries, the Backboneof aDragon—and see many ethnic villages.Iceland through spectacular fjords and past thundering waterfalls. Telephone: (800) 252-4910 or (408) 252-4910 with nesting gulls, kittiwakes, guillemots, and cormorants. Meet

We will visit the IcelandicSealCenter in Hvammstangi and look We’ll traverse this remote area, far from the Western tourist Fax: (408) 252-1444 and learn from ethnic tribes (Even, Itelmen, Koryaks) who live for Grey Seals. While driving to LakeMyvatn we will watch for circuit, with cultural highlights including wooden villages, oldEmail: Info@betchartexpeditions.commuch as they have for thousands of years.Pink-footed Geese. This is an active volcanic area (on the meeting stone bridges, sacred banyan groves, and the gracious people.See pdf’s of brochures on our web site:With leadership by Dr. VictorKuzevanov, we will discoverpoint of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates) with Handicrafts include beautifully-wrought silver ornamentation,www.betchartexpeditions.comthe delights of this remote paradise on a journey of a lifetime!phenomenal birdwatching. hand-stitched textiles of the Miao, and pounded indigo fabric of

Victor has been leading expeditions to Baikal for Betchart since If you are unable to travel and wish to be removed from the the Dong. Then fly to Chongqing and visit the amazing Buddhist Next is whale watching on Skjalfandi floi bay, the best area 1994 and to Kamchatka since 2003. He is a superb expedition mailing list, please let us know. caves at Dazu. Our adventure will culminate with two nights inin Iceland to watch whales, and celebrationof the summer leader. $5,295 + $1,000 air fare + tax from Moscow/Petropavlovsk, Prices are per person based on twin share + air. the festivity of Hong Kong. $2,995 + $995 air from SFO, RT solstice at a local festival! $3,690 + $695 air from JFK. RT. Air fare USA/Moscow is approx. $1,200 + tax ©2009 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40

Botanical Cuba! Heritage of Southern Italy! Death Valley! Heritage of Ireland! February 18–March 2, 2010

Cuba Science & Education!

April 19-30, 2010 April 3-10, 2010

Discover Vietnam! Costa Rica & Panama!

May 24–June 4, 2010We begin in Cancun and fly to Havana—a World Heritage site Join classicist and naturalist Mark Walters as we explore Explore California's desert paradise and the Mojave Desert Our aim on this journey is to gain an appreciation of the

where we'll visit the Botanic Garden and then go to La Terrazas the vestiges of ancient civilizations and see the very best that on a splendid spring vacation! This land of majestic vistas and wonderful island of Ireland in all its manifestations, reforestation project and Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Southern Italy has to offer. Our leitmotif will be the great thinkers ever­changing colors has the lowest point in the United States at both cultural and historical. Reserve for orchids at the Orquidarium Soroa. Then travel to of antiquity who have shaped Western thought and wisdom, and 282 feet below sea level and snow­capped peaks soaring more We will meet some of the great Irishmen and women of the Zapata, the finest wetland in the Caribbean for plantlife and wild­ we will examine the ties between the Greeks in the West and in than 11,000 feet overhead. History beckons at every corner, past from Molly Malone to W.B. Yeats, from Jonathan Swift life. Continue to Cinfuegos and the former Harvard Botanic their original homeland. allowing us to relive the days of the 49'er gold seekers and the to the great "liberator" Daniel O’Connell, and from Oliver Garden, the Sierra del Cambray Mountains, and the colonial prospectors at historic Mitchell Caverns. Also explore historicWe will start in Sicily with the ingenious Archimedes and visit Goldsmith and Edmund Burke to Arthur Guinness. city of Trinidad—a living museum and World Heritage Site. The Scotty's Castle.his home town of Syracuse—modern­day Siracusa. Did he really Moreover, we will meet them in the places that they made great emphasis is on meeting with Cuban professionals and learning. harness sunlight from mirrors to set fire to enemy ships as they Enjoy intriguing landscapes while you learn about adaptations and this will place their achievements in context.Sponsored by Pacific Horticultural Foundation. $3,850 + air anchored in the Great Bay? of plants and animals to life in the desert, the geologic heritage, We will have an extended visit to Trinity College Dublin

and man's attempts at making a living in this vast desert paradise.Our second focus will be closer to our base of Castelmola, where we shall see the Book of Kells in this glorious library. $2,595 + air to Las Vegas, Nevada. a delightful hill town. At sea level in Giardini Naxos we will At the National Museum in Dublin, we will enjoy lectures

see the vestiges of the first Greek colony on Sicily against the Arizona Skies & Discoveries!

on the Vikings (who settled the Irish shores and Dublin), andbackdrop of Europe’s highest volcano, Mt Etna. medieval Ireland. On our travels, we'll see many of the "thousand

shades of green." In the small town of Birr in central Ireland, weMay 2-12, 2010

We will then cross the narrow Straits of Messina to the Italian Global Exchange is also providing this opportunity if you work will enjoy the authentic "craic" of the Irish country pub! mainland. We will see the two ancient Riace bronze statuesin the areas of science, education, or the environment (or are self­ April 17-24, 2010

fished out of the sea in 1972. Then visit the Pythagorean sites of To gain insights into the "other" Ireland, we will spend three employed or consultants). A special emphasis will be on meetings In Tucson, the “Astronomy Capital of the World," meet the Croton and Metapontion on Italy’s eastern seaboard, and days in the north. There we will visit Enniskillen, one of thewith Cuban professionals. Days will be full of meaningful contacts scientist who postulated the origin of our Moon and learn about Paestum and ancient Elea, home to the school of Zeno and most beautifully situated towns in the world, and enjoy thewhich will give you an overview of education in Cuba, Cuba’s current research at the Planetary Science Institute. See Arizona-Parmenides, on the western side. Paestum has some of the great Ulster hospitality. In Londonderry, we will see the bestscientific accomplishments, and a chance to learn about Sonora Desert Museum's exhibit on the origin of life on earth best­preserved Greek temples found in the ancient world. preserved city walls in Europe. No visit to the north would be Eco­Cuba (Cuba’s focus on the environment and sustainable and visit Biosphere 2 where scientists spent two years living complete without a visit to the Bushmills distillery, the oldest in development issues). Our route will be similar to that on the Our itinerary also takes in several other major UNESCO World under conditions similar to a space station. At Kitt Peak there is the world, and to Giant's Causeway along the coast.Botanical Cuba trip, including Havana, Zapata, Cinfuegos, Sierra Heritage sites: Castel del Monte, an enigmatic 13th century a large collection of optical telescopes and we learn about their del Cambray, Trinidad and the Valley of the Sugar Mills. castle built by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, and the The families of more US Presidents hail from Ulster than fromamazing research on the sun. Visit Sedona and explore Red$3,850 + air beautifully preserved village of Alberobello with its curiously­ anywhere else. At least 12 occupants of the White House were of Rock State Park. Then see Palatki Heritage Park, a UNESCO shaped conical houses or trulli. Our last destination, Matera, direct Ulster descent. Join us and discover the unique heritageA humanitarian group, Global Exchange, is organizing these World Heritage Site. Near Flagstaff, we'll visit the famous Meteor is like a town in a time­warp! It lies in the heart of the region of of Ireland with our expedition leader, historian Dr. Ian Stone trips. To qualify, you must be a professional involved in a field Crater. Then enjoy an evening at Lowell Observatory where Basilicata and is also a World Heritage Site. $3,850 + air (of Irish descent)! $3,850 + air related to the theme of the trip. Please contact us for details. dark skies make the Milky Way a wonder to see! $2,795 + air

Mystiqueof Morocco! Brittany & Normandy! March 6-13, 2010 March 8-18, 2010 April 24–May 5, 2010 May 25–June 5, 2010

The land once called French Indochina remains one of the Travel on board the Sea Lion to explore the Pacific coasts of Magical moments await you on this wonderful adventure to Explore Brittany and Normandy with Mike Scott, a Britishmost scenic and culturally engaging places in Asia. The coastal Costa Rica and Panama which are surely among the world’s most explore the Mystique of Morocco! Morocco possesses a wealth of schoolmaster and historian! Brittany serves as a bastion against and mountain scenery of Vietnam is spectacular. The people of beautiful and diverse. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park and opportunities for the traveler... from the capital of Rabat to the fantastic the Atlantic with dramatic cliffs creating tranquil harbors.this land express a confidence and grace that has enabled them look for howler, capucin and squirrel monkeys; sloths; colorful Roman site of Volubilis... to the Atlas Mountains & the Sahara Neolithic tribes left menhirs and dolmens here, followed by theto maintain their cultural identity through centuries of change. tree frogs; gorgeous butterflies and more! Cruise south to the Osa Desert... From magnetic Marrakech to the ancient Phoenician Romans under Julius Caesar, then Celts, Vikings, and

Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s coastal city of Magador (now called Essaquira). English. Conflict, diplomacy, marriage and double­dealing Our adventure will begin with a flight to Hanoi and drive to most esteemed natural areas. At Casa Orquideas, a privately saw power transfer from local lords to French and British kingsspectacular Halong Bay in the north. Here jagged limestone Morocco offers rich cultural experiences and spectacularowned garden accessible only by boat and special invitation, see as Brittany became part of modern France. This has given thepinnacles jut from the sea, enclosing quiet coves ideal for scenery. Explore kasbahs, medinas, and souks, a hill town with a profusion of orchids and look for tanagers, parrots, and toucans. region the special heritage we delight in today. mooring a boat and enjoying a lunch of shellfish and crab. We troglodyte dwellings, and learn about a 1200­year­old university

will return to Hanoi, a city of gardens and museums that retains Delight in Isla Coiba National Park and islands in the Gulf of heritage important to all of Western Civilization! William the Conqueror crossed the Channel to unite its French colonial ambience. Tree­lined boulevards give way Panama. You will then transit the Panama Canal, one of mankind’s Normandy with England and change the course of history. These Our itinerary will begin in Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom of

greatest engineering feats! From $4,660 + air (with 10% discount) to narrow winding streets of food stalls, shops, and galleries. now peaceful lands contain medieval architecture, cathedrals,Morocco, and the imperial city of Meknes, a World Heritage Site. Walking these neighborhoods is a sensual feast.

Alaska Aurora Borealis! abbeys, and gardens that attracted Impressionist painters. TheyExplore the renowned city of Fes, the spiritual heart of Morocco, include one of the most picturesque sites in France, Mont StTake a short flight to Danang and Hue, a UNESCO World which is like stepping back into Jerusalem a thousand years ago. The Michel, and also the famous Normandy Beaches where WWII Heritage Site. Tombs of imperial kings, carefully sited along the medina (Old Fes) is one of the biggest medieval cities in the world, landings by the Allies set the scene for the last 65 years of peace!banks of the Perfume River in Hue, provide a sense of Indochina’s a cultural extravaganza. Then wander through the walled medinaMarch 18-24, 2010

pre­colonial history. Nearby Cham ruins evoke a time earlier of Sefrou in this picturesque Berber town and the Christian hill We start in Brittany and explore Neolithic Brittany, BretonA thrilling opportunity! With Bob Nansen, come discover the still when Vietnam was controlled by a great Hindu civilization. town of Bhalil, with troglodyte (cave) dwellings in the hillside. History and Culture, the Magic of King Arthur, and the Breton

great beauty of Alaska in winter, and see the famed Aurora Borealis Then drive north to Hoi An, once a port for merchant ships, Coast, including the megalithic sites at Carnac, the medievalFrom the Berber hill town of Azrou in the Middle Atlas moun­or Northern Lights, the greatest light show on earth! See marine which retains its traditional architecture. Pastel homes crowd walled town of Vannes, and Paimpont Forest where King Arthur tains, we’ll cross the High Atlas mountains at Tizi N’Talghemt pass life and wildlife near Seward, then take the train from Anchorage the waterfront, while fish nets lie in geometricº patterns over held court with the Knights of the Round Table. Continue (1907 m) and travel through the spectacular Ziz Gorges to Erfoud to Fairbanks, passing lofty 20,320­foot Denali (Mt. McKinley) enthe surface of the bay. The city is much inspired by its status as to Normandy to taste Norman culture, its medieval history at the edge of the Sahara sand dunes. See sunrise over the Sahara,route. See the Ice Festival in Fairbanks and learn about the Aurora a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our journey will then go south with the Bayeux Tapestry, and then the D-Day Beachesthen explore along the foot of the High Atlas Mountains to thefrom special guests at the Geophysical Institute. to Saigon, a distinctively energetic city with its own sense of Normandy, including Mont St Michel, an iconic image ofmouth of Todra Gorge (Morocco’s Grand Canyon) and DadesWatch the local curling and sled dog teams and see the Aurora of history. France and World Heritage Site. Gorge. Visit several kasbahs nestled within high clay walls, including

Borealis dance across the night sky with local astronomy enthusi­We invite you to join us on this wonderful adventure! Ait Benhaddou (a World Heritage Site), one of the finest in the Discover the moving cemeteries, and cross the sands of Utahasts at Creamer’s Field, Mt. Aurora, and Alpencrest Observatory. It will change your thoughts about this part of the world forever! Atlas region. Cross the High Atlas to the city of Marrakech. and Omaha Beaches. Stand in the town square of St Mere Eglise,(Photographer Dennis Mammana took this photo on the trip last$2,495 + $995 air fare SFO/Vietnam, RT including in­tour flights. $2,995 + $695 air + tax from JFK to Morocco, RT famous for the D­Day Landings. $3,850 + $895 air fare from JFK. spring!) $2,795 + air

Botanical Cuba! Heritage of Southern Italy! Death Valley! Heritage of Ireland! February 18–March 2, 2010

Cuba Science & Education!

April 19-30, 2010 April 3-10, 2010

Discover Vietnam! Costa Rica & Panama!

May 24–June 4, 2010We begin in Cancun and fly to Havana—a World Heritage site Join classicist and naturalist Mark Walters as we explore Explore California's desert paradise and the Mojave Desert Our aim on this journey is to gain an appreciation of the

where we'll visit the Botanic Garden and then go to La Terrazas the vestiges of ancient civilizations and see the very best that on a splendid spring vacation! This land of majestic vistas and wonderful island of Ireland in all its manifestations, reforestation project and Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Southern Italy has to offer. Our leitmotif will be the great thinkers ever­changing colors has the lowest point in the United States at both cultural and historical. Reserve for orchids at the Orquidarium Soroa. Then travel to of antiquity who have shaped Western thought and wisdom, and 282 feet below sea level and snow­capped peaks soaring more We will meet some of the great Irishmen and women of the Zapata, the finest wetland in the Caribbean for plantlife and wild­ we will examine the ties between the Greeks in the West and in than 11,000 feet overhead. History beckons at every corner, past from Molly Malone to W.B. Yeats, from Jonathan Swift life. Continue to Cinfuegos and the former Harvard Botanic their original homeland. allowing us to relive the days of the 49'er gold seekers and the to the great "liberator" Daniel O’Connell, and from Oliver Garden, the Sierra del Cambray Mountains, and the colonial prospectors at historic Mitchell Caverns. Also explore historicWe will start in Sicily with the ingenious Archimedes and visit Goldsmith and Edmund Burke to Arthur Guinness. city of Trinidad—a living museum and World Heritage Site. The Scotty's Castle.his home town of Syracuse—modern­day Siracusa. Did he really Moreover, we will meet them in the places that they made great emphasis is on meeting with Cuban professionals and learning. harness sunlight from mirrors to set fire to enemy ships as they Enjoy intriguing landscapes while you learn about adaptations and this will place their achievements in context.Sponsored by Pacific Horticultural Foundation. $3,850 + air anchored in the Great Bay? of plants and animals to life in the desert, the geologic heritage, We will have an extended visit to Trinity College Dublin

and man's attempts at making a living in this vast desert paradise.Our second focus will be closer to our base of Castelmola, where we shall see the Book of Kells in this glorious library. $2,595 + air to Las Vegas, Nevada. a delightful hill town. At sea level in Giardini Naxos we will At the National Museum in Dublin, we will enjoy lectures

see the vestiges of the first Greek colony on Sicily against the Arizona Skies & Discoveries!

on the Vikings (who settled the Irish shores and Dublin), andbackdrop of Europe’s highest volcano, Mt Etna. medieval Ireland. On our travels, we'll see many of the "thousand

shades of green." In the small town of Birr in central Ireland, weMay 2-12, 2010

We will then cross the narrow Straits of Messina to the Italian Global Exchange is also providing this opportunity if you work will enjoy the authentic "craic" of the Irish country pub! mainland. We will see the two ancient Riace bronze statuesin the areas of science, education, or the environment (or are self­ April 17-24, 2010

fished out of the sea in 1972. Then visit the Pythagorean sites of To gain insights into the "other" Ireland, we will spend three employed or consultants). A special emphasis will be on meetings In Tucson, the “Astronomy Capital of the World," meet the Croton and Metapontion on Italy’s eastern seaboard, and days in the north. There we will visit Enniskillen, one of thewith Cuban professionals. Days will be full of meaningful contacts scientist who postulated the origin of our Moon and learn about Paestum and ancient Elea, home to the school of Zeno and most beautifully situated towns in the world, and enjoy thewhich will give you an overview of education in Cuba, Cuba’s current research at the Planetary Science Institute. See Arizona-Parmenides, on the western side. Paestum has some of the great Ulster hospitality. In Londonderry, we will see the bestscientific accomplishments, and a chance to learn about Sonora Desert Museum's exhibit on the origin of life on earth best­preserved Greek temples found in the ancient world. preserved city walls in Europe. No visit to the north would be Eco­Cuba (Cuba’s focus on the environment and sustainable and visit Biosphere 2 where scientists spent two years living complete without a visit to the Bushmills distillery, the oldest in development issues). Our route will be similar to that on the Our itinerary also takes in several other major UNESCO World under conditions similar to a space station. At Kitt Peak there is the world, and to Giant's Causeway along the coast.Botanical Cuba trip, including Havana, Zapata, Cinfuegos, Sierra Heritage sites: Castel del Monte, an enigmatic 13th century a large collection of optical telescopes and we learn about their del Cambray, Trinidad and the Valley of the Sugar Mills. castle built by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, and the The families of more US Presidents hail from Ulster than fromamazing research on the sun. Visit Sedona and explore Red$3,850 + air beautifully preserved village of Alberobello with its curiously­ anywhere else. At least 12 occupants of the White House were of Rock State Park. Then see Palatki Heritage Park, a UNESCO shaped conical houses or trulli. Our last destination, Matera, direct Ulster descent. Join us and discover the unique heritageA humanitarian group, Global Exchange, is organizing these World Heritage Site. Near Flagstaff, we'll visit the famous Meteor is like a town in a time­warp! It lies in the heart of the region of of Ireland with our expedition leader, historian Dr. Ian Stone trips. To qualify, you must be a professional involved in a field Crater. Then enjoy an evening at Lowell Observatory where Basilicata and is also a World Heritage Site. $3,850 + air (of Irish descent)! $3,850 + air related to the theme of the trip. Please contact us for details. dark skies make the Milky Way a wonder to see! $2,795 + air

Mystiqueof Morocco! Brittany & Normandy! March 6-13, 2010 March 8-18, 2010 April 24–May 5, 2010 May 25–June 5, 2010

The land once called French Indochina remains one of the Travel on board the Sea Lion to explore the Pacific coasts of Magical moments await you on this wonderful adventure to Explore Brittany and Normandy with Mike Scott, a Britishmost scenic and culturally engaging places in Asia. The coastal Costa Rica and Panama which are surely among the world’s most explore the Mystique of Morocco! Morocco possesses a wealth of schoolmaster and historian! Brittany serves as a bastion against and mountain scenery of Vietnam is spectacular. The people of beautiful and diverse. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park and opportunities for the traveler... from the capital of Rabat to the fantastic the Atlantic with dramatic cliffs creating tranquil harbors.this land express a confidence and grace that has enabled them look for howler, capucin and squirrel monkeys; sloths; colorful Roman site of Volubilis... to the Atlas Mountains & the Sahara Neolithic tribes left menhirs and dolmens here, followed by theto maintain their cultural identity through centuries of change. tree frogs; gorgeous butterflies and more! Cruise south to the Osa Desert... From magnetic Marrakech to the ancient Phoenician Romans under Julius Caesar, then Celts, Vikings, and

Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s coastal city of Magador (now called Essaquira). English. Conflict, diplomacy, marriage and double­dealing Our adventure will begin with a flight to Hanoi and drive to most esteemed natural areas. At Casa Orquideas, a privately saw power transfer from local lords to French and British kingsspectacular Halong Bay in the north. Here jagged limestone Morocco offers rich cultural experiences and spectacularowned garden accessible only by boat and special invitation, see as Brittany became part of modern France. This has given thepinnacles jut from the sea, enclosing quiet coves ideal for scenery. Explore kasbahs, medinas, and souks, a hill town with a profusion of orchids and look for tanagers, parrots, and toucans. region the special heritage we delight in today. mooring a boat and enjoying a lunch of shellfish and crab. We troglodyte dwellings, and learn about a 1200­year­old university

will return to Hanoi, a city of gardens and museums that retains Delight in Isla Coiba National Park and islands in the Gulf of heritage important to all of Western Civilization! William the Conqueror crossed the Channel to unite its French colonial ambience. Tree­lined boulevards give way Panama. You will then transit the Panama Canal, one of mankind’s Normandy with England and change the course of history. These Our itinerary will begin in Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom of

greatest engineering feats! From $4,660 + air (with 10% discount) to narrow winding streets of food stalls, shops, and galleries. now peaceful lands contain medieval architecture, cathedrals,Morocco, and the imperial city of Meknes, a World Heritage Site. Walking these neighborhoods is a sensual feast.

Alaska Aurora Borealis! abbeys, and gardens that attracted Impressionist painters. TheyExplore the renowned city of Fes, the spiritual heart of Morocco, include one of the most picturesque sites in France, Mont StTake a short flight to Danang and Hue, a UNESCO World which is like stepping back into Jerusalem a thousand years ago. The Michel, and also the famous Normandy Beaches where WWII Heritage Site. Tombs of imperial kings, carefully sited along the medina (Old Fes) is one of the biggest medieval cities in the world, landings by the Allies set the scene for the last 65 years of peace!banks of the Perfume River in Hue, provide a sense of Indochina’s a cultural extravaganza. Then wander through the walled medinaMarch 18-24, 2010

pre­colonial history. Nearby Cham ruins evoke a time earlier of Sefrou in this picturesque Berber town and the Christian hill We start in Brittany and explore Neolithic Brittany, BretonA thrilling opportunity! With Bob Nansen, come discover the still when Vietnam was controlled by a great Hindu civilization. town of Bhalil, with troglodyte (cave) dwellings in the hillside. History and Culture, the Magic of King Arthur, and the Breton

great beauty of Alaska in winter, and see the famed Aurora Borealis Then drive north to Hoi An, once a port for merchant ships, Coast, including the megalithic sites at Carnac, the medievalFrom the Berber hill town of Azrou in the Middle Atlas moun­or Northern Lights, the greatest light show on earth! See marine which retains its traditional architecture. Pastel homes crowd walled town of Vannes, and Paimpont Forest where King Arthur tains, we’ll cross the High Atlas mountains at Tizi N’Talghemt pass life and wildlife near Seward, then take the train from Anchorage the waterfront, while fish nets lie in geometricº patterns over held court with the Knights of the Round Table. Continue (1907 m) and travel through the spectacular Ziz Gorges to Erfoud to Fairbanks, passing lofty 20,320­foot Denali (Mt. McKinley) enthe surface of the bay. The city is much inspired by its status as to Normandy to taste Norman culture, its medieval history at the edge of the Sahara sand dunes. See sunrise over the Sahara,route. See the Ice Festival in Fairbanks and learn about the Aurora a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our journey will then go south with the Bayeux Tapestry, and then the D-Day Beachesthen explore along the foot of the High Atlas Mountains to thefrom special guests at the Geophysical Institute. to Saigon, a distinctively energetic city with its own sense of Normandy, including Mont St Michel, an iconic image ofmouth of Todra Gorge (Morocco’s Grand Canyon) and DadesWatch the local curling and sled dog teams and see the Aurora of history. France and World Heritage Site. Gorge. Visit several kasbahs nestled within high clay walls, including

Borealis dance across the night sky with local astronomy enthusi­We invite you to join us on this wonderful adventure! Ait Benhaddou (a World Heritage Site), one of the finest in the Discover the moving cemeteries, and cross the sands of Utahasts at Creamer’s Field, Mt. Aurora, and Alpencrest Observatory. It will change your thoughts about this part of the world forever! Atlas region. Cross the High Atlas to the city of Marrakech. and Omaha Beaches. Stand in the town square of St Mere Eglise,(Photographer Dennis Mammana took this photo on the trip last$2,495 + $995 air fare SFO/Vietnam, RT including in­tour flights. $2,995 + $695 air + tax from JFK to Morocco, RT famous for the D­Day Landings. $3,850 + $895 air fare from JFK. spring!) $2,795 + air

Botanical Cuba! Heritage of Southern Italy! Death Valley! Heritage of Ireland! February 18–March 2, 2010

Cuba Science & Education!

April 19-30, 2010 April 3-10, 2010

Discover Vietnam! Costa Rica & Panama!

May 24–June 4, 2010We begin in Cancun and fly to Havana—a World Heritage site Join classicist and naturalist Mark Walters as we explore Explore California's desert paradise and the Mojave Desert Our aim on this journey is to gain an appreciation of the

where we'll visit the Botanic Garden and then go to La Terrazas the vestiges of ancient civilizations and see the very best that on a splendid spring vacation! This land of majestic vistas and wonderful island of Ireland in all its manifestations, reforestation project and Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Southern Italy has to offer. Our leitmotif will be the great thinkers ever­changing colors has the lowest point in the United States at both cultural and historical. Reserve for orchids at the Orquidarium Soroa. Then travel to of antiquity who have shaped Western thought and wisdom, and 282 feet below sea level and snow­capped peaks soaring more We will meet some of the great Irishmen and women of the Zapata, the finest wetland in the Caribbean for plantlife and wild­ we will examine the ties between the Greeks in the West and in than 11,000 feet overhead. History beckons at every corner, past from Molly Malone to W.B. Yeats, from Jonathan Swift life. Continue to Cinfuegos and the former Harvard Botanic their original homeland. allowing us to relive the days of the 49'er gold seekers and the to the great "liberator" Daniel O’Connell, and from Oliver Garden, the Sierra del Cambray Mountains, and the colonial prospectors at historic Mitchell Caverns. Also explore historicWe will start in Sicily with the ingenious Archimedes and visit Goldsmith and Edmund Burke to Arthur Guinness. city of Trinidad—a living museum and World Heritage Site. The Scotty's Castle.his home town of Syracuse—modern­day Siracusa. Did he really Moreover, we will meet them in the places that they made great emphasis is on meeting with Cuban professionals and learning. harness sunlight from mirrors to set fire to enemy ships as they Enjoy intriguing landscapes while you learn about adaptations and this will place their achievements in context.Sponsored by Pacific Horticultural Foundation. $3,850 + air anchored in the Great Bay? of plants and animals to life in the desert, the geologic heritage, We will have an extended visit to Trinity College Dublin

and man's attempts at making a living in this vast desert paradise.Our second focus will be closer to our base of Castelmola, where we shall see the Book of Kells in this glorious library. $2,595 + air to Las Vegas, Nevada. a delightful hill town. At sea level in Giardini Naxos we will At the National Museum in Dublin, we will enjoy lectures

see the vestiges of the first Greek colony on Sicily against the Arizona Skies & Discoveries!

on the Vikings (who settled the Irish shores and Dublin), andbackdrop of Europe’s highest volcano, Mt Etna. medieval Ireland. On our travels, we'll see many of the "thousand

shades of green." In the small town of Birr in central Ireland, weMay 2-12, 2010

We will then cross the narrow Straits of Messina to the Italian Global Exchange is also providing this opportunity if you work will enjoy the authentic "craic" of the Irish country pub! mainland. We will see the two ancient Riace bronze statuesin the areas of science, education, or the environment (or are self­ April 17-24, 2010

fished out of the sea in 1972. Then visit the Pythagorean sites of To gain insights into the "other" Ireland, we will spend three employed or consultants). A special emphasis will be on meetings In Tucson, the “Astronomy Capital of the World," meet the Croton and Metapontion on Italy’s eastern seaboard, and days in the north. There we will visit Enniskillen, one of thewith Cuban professionals. Days will be full of meaningful contacts scientist who postulated the origin of our Moon and learn about Paestum and ancient Elea, home to the school of Zeno and most beautifully situated towns in the world, and enjoy thewhich will give you an overview of education in Cuba, Cuba’s current research at the Planetary Science Institute. See Arizona-Parmenides, on the western side. Paestum has some of the great Ulster hospitality. In Londonderry, we will see the bestscientific accomplishments, and a chance to learn about Sonora Desert Museum's exhibit on the origin of life on earth best­preserved Greek temples found in the ancient world. preserved city walls in Europe. No visit to the north would be Eco­Cuba (Cuba’s focus on the environment and sustainable and visit Biosphere 2 where scientists spent two years living complete without a visit to the Bushmills distillery, the oldest in development issues). Our route will be similar to that on the Our itinerary also takes in several other major UNESCO World under conditions similar to a space station. At Kitt Peak there is the world, and to Giant's Causeway along the coast.Botanical Cuba trip, including Havana, Zapata, Cinfuegos, Sierra Heritage sites: Castel del Monte, an enigmatic 13th century a large collection of optical telescopes and we learn about their del Cambray, Trinidad and the Valley of the Sugar Mills. castle built by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, and the The families of more US Presidents hail from Ulster than fromamazing research on the sun. Visit Sedona and explore Red$3,850 + air beautifully preserved village of Alberobello with its curiously­ anywhere else. At least 12 occupants of the White House were of Rock State Park. Then see Palatki Heritage Park, a UNESCO shaped conical houses or trulli. Our last destination, Matera, direct Ulster descent. Join us and discover the unique heritageA humanitarian group, Global Exchange, is organizing these World Heritage Site. Near Flagstaff, we'll visit the famous Meteor is like a town in a time­warp! It lies in the heart of the region of of Ireland with our expedition leader, historian Dr. Ian Stone trips. To qualify, you must be a professional involved in a field Crater. Then enjoy an evening at Lowell Observatory where Basilicata and is also a World Heritage Site. $3,850 + air (of Irish descent)! $3,850 + air related to the theme of the trip. Please contact us for details. dark skies make the Milky Way a wonder to see! $2,795 + air

Mystiqueof Morocco! Brittany & Normandy! March 6-13, 2010 March 8-18, 2010 April 24–May 5, 2010 May 25–June 5, 2010

The land once called French Indochina remains one of the Travel on board the Sea Lion to explore the Pacific coasts of Magical moments await you on this wonderful adventure to Explore Brittany and Normandy with Mike Scott, a Britishmost scenic and culturally engaging places in Asia. The coastal Costa Rica and Panama which are surely among the world’s most explore the Mystique of Morocco! Morocco possesses a wealth of schoolmaster and historian! Brittany serves as a bastion against and mountain scenery of Vietnam is spectacular. The people of beautiful and diverse. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park and opportunities for the traveler... from the capital of Rabat to the fantastic the Atlantic with dramatic cliffs creating tranquil harbors.this land express a confidence and grace that has enabled them look for howler, capucin and squirrel monkeys; sloths; colorful Roman site of Volubilis... to the Atlas Mountains & the Sahara Neolithic tribes left menhirs and dolmens here, followed by theto maintain their cultural identity through centuries of change. tree frogs; gorgeous butterflies and more! Cruise south to the Osa Desert... From magnetic Marrakech to the ancient Phoenician Romans under Julius Caesar, then Celts, Vikings, and

Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s coastal city of Magador (now called Essaquira). English. Conflict, diplomacy, marriage and double­dealing Our adventure will begin with a flight to Hanoi and drive to most esteemed natural areas. At Casa Orquideas, a privately saw power transfer from local lords to French and British kingsspectacular Halong Bay in the north. Here jagged limestone Morocco offers rich cultural experiences and spectacularowned garden accessible only by boat and special invitation, see as Brittany became part of modern France. This has given thepinnacles jut from the sea, enclosing quiet coves ideal for scenery. Explore kasbahs, medinas, and souks, a hill town with a profusion of orchids and look for tanagers, parrots, and toucans. region the special heritage we delight in today. mooring a boat and enjoying a lunch of shellfish and crab. We troglodyte dwellings, and learn about a 1200­year­old university

will return to Hanoi, a city of gardens and museums that retains Delight in Isla Coiba National Park and islands in the Gulf of heritage important to all of Western Civilization! William the Conqueror crossed the Channel to unite its French colonial ambience. Tree­lined boulevards give way Panama. You will then transit the Panama Canal, one of mankind’s Normandy with England and change the course of history. These Our itinerary will begin in Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom of

greatest engineering feats! From $4,660 + air (with 10% discount) to narrow winding streets of food stalls, shops, and galleries. now peaceful lands contain medieval architecture, cathedrals,Morocco, and the imperial city of Meknes, a World Heritage Site. Walking these neighborhoods is a sensual feast.

Alaska Aurora Borealis! abbeys, and gardens that attracted Impressionist painters. TheyExplore the renowned city of Fes, the spiritual heart of Morocco, include one of the most picturesque sites in France, Mont StTake a short flight to Danang and Hue, a UNESCO World which is like stepping back into Jerusalem a thousand years ago. The Michel, and also the famous Normandy Beaches where WWII Heritage Site. Tombs of imperial kings, carefully sited along the medina (Old Fes) is one of the biggest medieval cities in the world, landings by the Allies set the scene for the last 65 years of peace!banks of the Perfume River in Hue, provide a sense of Indochina’s a cultural extravaganza. Then wander through the walled medinaMarch 18-24, 2010

pre­colonial history. Nearby Cham ruins evoke a time earlier of Sefrou in this picturesque Berber town and the Christian hill We start in Brittany and explore Neolithic Brittany, BretonA thrilling opportunity! With Bob Nansen, come discover the still when Vietnam was controlled by a great Hindu civilization. town of Bhalil, with troglodyte (cave) dwellings in the hillside. History and Culture, the Magic of King Arthur, and the Breton

great beauty of Alaska in winter, and see the famed Aurora Borealis Then drive north to Hoi An, once a port for merchant ships, Coast, including the megalithic sites at Carnac, the medievalFrom the Berber hill town of Azrou in the Middle Atlas moun­or Northern Lights, the greatest light show on earth! See marine which retains its traditional architecture. Pastel homes crowd walled town of Vannes, and Paimpont Forest where King Arthur tains, we’ll cross the High Atlas mountains at Tizi N’Talghemt pass life and wildlife near Seward, then take the train from Anchorage the waterfront, while fish nets lie in geometricº patterns over held court with the Knights of the Round Table. Continue (1907 m) and travel through the spectacular Ziz Gorges to Erfoud to Fairbanks, passing lofty 20,320­foot Denali (Mt. McKinley) enthe surface of the bay. The city is much inspired by its status as to Normandy to taste Norman culture, its medieval history at the edge of the Sahara sand dunes. See sunrise over the Sahara,route. See the Ice Festival in Fairbanks and learn about the Aurora a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our journey will then go south with the Bayeux Tapestry, and then the D-Day Beachesthen explore along the foot of the High Atlas Mountains to thefrom special guests at the Geophysical Institute. to Saigon, a distinctively energetic city with its own sense of Normandy, including Mont St Michel, an iconic image ofmouth of Todra Gorge (Morocco’s Grand Canyon) and DadesWatch the local curling and sled dog teams and see the Aurora of history. France and World Heritage Site. Gorge. Visit several kasbahs nestled within high clay walls, including

Borealis dance across the night sky with local astronomy enthusi­We invite you to join us on this wonderful adventure! Ait Benhaddou (a World Heritage Site), one of the finest in the Discover the moving cemeteries, and cross the sands of Utahasts at Creamer’s Field, Mt. Aurora, and Alpencrest Observatory. It will change your thoughts about this part of the world forever! Atlas region. Cross the High Atlas to the city of Marrakech. and Omaha Beaches. Stand in the town square of St Mere Eglise,(Photographer Dennis Mammana took this photo on the trip last$2,495 + $995 air fare SFO/Vietnam, RT including in­tour flights. $2,995 + $695 air + tax from JFK to Morocco, RT famous for the D­Day Landings. $3,850 + $895 air fare from JFK. spring!) $2,795 + air

Botanical Cuba! Heritage of Southern Italy! Death Valley! Heritage of Ireland! February 18–March 2, 2010

Cuba Science & Education!

April 19-30, 2010 April 3-10, 2010

Discover Vietnam! Costa Rica & Panama!

May 24–June 4, 2010We begin in Cancun and fly to Havana—a World Heritage site Join classicist and naturalist Mark Walters as we explore Explore California's desert paradise and the Mojave Desert Our aim on this journey is to gain an appreciation of the

where we'll visit the Botanic Garden and then go to La Terrazas the vestiges of ancient civilizations and see the very best that on a splendid spring vacation! This land of majestic vistas and wonderful island of Ireland in all its manifestations, reforestation project and Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Southern Italy has to offer. Our leitmotif will be the great thinkers ever­changing colors has the lowest point in the United States at both cultural and historical. Reserve for orchids at the Orquidarium Soroa. Then travel to of antiquity who have shaped Western thought and wisdom, and 282 feet below sea level and snow­capped peaks soaring more We will meet some of the great Irishmen and women of the Zapata, the finest wetland in the Caribbean for plantlife and wild­ we will examine the ties between the Greeks in the West and in than 11,000 feet overhead. History beckons at every corner, past from Molly Malone to W.B. Yeats, from Jonathan Swift life. Continue to Cinfuegos and the former Harvard Botanic their original homeland. allowing us to relive the days of the 49'er gold seekers and the to the great "liberator" Daniel O’Connell, and from Oliver Garden, the Sierra del Cambray Mountains, and the colonial prospectors at historic Mitchell Caverns. Also explore historicWe will start in Sicily with the ingenious Archimedes and visit Goldsmith and Edmund Burke to Arthur Guinness. city of Trinidad—a living museum and World Heritage Site. The Scotty's Castle.his home town of Syracuse—modern­day Siracusa. Did he really Moreover, we will meet them in the places that they made great emphasis is on meeting with Cuban professionals and learning. harness sunlight from mirrors to set fire to enemy ships as they Enjoy intriguing landscapes while you learn about adaptations and this will place their achievements in context.Sponsored by Pacific Horticultural Foundation. $3,850 + air anchored in the Great Bay? of plants and animals to life in the desert, the geologic heritage, We will have an extended visit to Trinity College Dublin

and man's attempts at making a living in this vast desert paradise.Our second focus will be closer to our base of Castelmola, where we shall see the Book of Kells in this glorious library. $2,595 + air to Las Vegas, Nevada. a delightful hill town. At sea level in Giardini Naxos we will At the National Museum in Dublin, we will enjoy lectures

see the vestiges of the first Greek colony on Sicily against the Arizona Skies & Discoveries!

on the Vikings (who settled the Irish shores and Dublin), andbackdrop of Europe’s highest volcano, Mt Etna. medieval Ireland. On our travels, we'll see many of the "thousand

shades of green." In the small town of Birr in central Ireland, weMay 2-12, 2010

We will then cross the narrow Straits of Messina to the Italian Global Exchange is also providing this opportunity if you work will enjoy the authentic "craic" of the Irish country pub! mainland. We will see the two ancient Riace bronze statuesin the areas of science, education, or the environment (or are self­ April 17-24, 2010

fished out of the sea in 1972. Then visit the Pythagorean sites of To gain insights into the "other" Ireland, we will spend three employed or consultants). A special emphasis will be on meetings In Tucson, the “Astronomy Capital of the World," meet the Croton and Metapontion on Italy’s eastern seaboard, and days in the north. There we will visit Enniskillen, one of thewith Cuban professionals. Days will be full of meaningful contacts scientist who postulated the origin of our Moon and learn about Paestum and ancient Elea, home to the school of Zeno and most beautifully situated towns in the world, and enjoy thewhich will give you an overview of education in Cuba, Cuba’s current research at the Planetary Science Institute. See Arizona-Parmenides, on the western side. Paestum has some of the great Ulster hospitality. In Londonderry, we will see the bestscientific accomplishments, and a chance to learn about Sonora Desert Museum's exhibit on the origin of life on earth best­preserved Greek temples found in the ancient world. preserved city walls in Europe. No visit to the north would be Eco­Cuba (Cuba’s focus on the environment and sustainable and visit Biosphere 2 where scientists spent two years living complete without a visit to the Bushmills distillery, the oldest in development issues). Our route will be similar to that on the Our itinerary also takes in several other major UNESCO World under conditions similar to a space station. At Kitt Peak there is the world, and to Giant's Causeway along the coast.Botanical Cuba trip, including Havana, Zapata, Cinfuegos, Sierra Heritage sites: Castel del Monte, an enigmatic 13th century a large collection of optical telescopes and we learn about their del Cambray, Trinidad and the Valley of the Sugar Mills. castle built by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, and the The families of more US Presidents hail from Ulster than fromamazing research on the sun. Visit Sedona and explore Red$3,850 + air beautifully preserved village of Alberobello with its curiously­ anywhere else. At least 12 occupants of the White House were of Rock State Park. Then see Palatki Heritage Park, a UNESCO shaped conical houses or trulli. Our last destination, Matera, direct Ulster descent. Join us and discover the unique heritageA humanitarian group, Global Exchange, is organizing these World Heritage Site. Near Flagstaff, we'll visit the famous Meteor is like a town in a time­warp! It lies in the heart of the region of of Ireland with our expedition leader, historian Dr. Ian Stone trips. To qualify, you must be a professional involved in a field Crater. Then enjoy an evening at Lowell Observatory where Basilicata and is also a World Heritage Site. $3,850 + air (of Irish descent)! $3,850 + air related to the theme of the trip. Please contact us for details. dark skies make the Milky Way a wonder to see! $2,795 + air

Mystiqueof Morocco! Brittany & Normandy! March 6-13, 2010 March 8-18, 2010 April 24–May 5, 2010 May 25–June 5, 2010

The land once called French Indochina remains one of the Travel on board the Sea Lion to explore the Pacific coasts of Magical moments await you on this wonderful adventure to Explore Brittany and Normandy with Mike Scott, a Britishmost scenic and culturally engaging places in Asia. The coastal Costa Rica and Panama which are surely among the world’s most explore the Mystique of Morocco! Morocco possesses a wealth of schoolmaster and historian! Brittany serves as a bastion against and mountain scenery of Vietnam is spectacular. The people of beautiful and diverse. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park and opportunities for the traveler... from the capital of Rabat to the fantastic the Atlantic with dramatic cliffs creating tranquil harbors.this land express a confidence and grace that has enabled them look for howler, capucin and squirrel monkeys; sloths; colorful Roman site of Volubilis... to the Atlas Mountains & the Sahara Neolithic tribes left menhirs and dolmens here, followed by theto maintain their cultural identity through centuries of change. tree frogs; gorgeous butterflies and more! Cruise south to the Osa Desert... From magnetic Marrakech to the ancient Phoenician Romans under Julius Caesar, then Celts, Vikings, and

Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, one of Costa Rica’s coastal city of Magador (now called Essaquira). English. Conflict, diplomacy, marriage and double­dealing Our adventure will begin with a flight to Hanoi and drive to most esteemed natural areas. At Casa Orquideas, a privately saw power transfer from local lords to French and British kingsspectacular Halong Bay in the north. Here jagged limestone Morocco offers rich cultural experiences and spectacularowned garden accessible only by boat and special invitation, see as Brittany became part of modern France. This has given thepinnacles jut from the sea, enclosing quiet coves ideal for scenery. Explore kasbahs, medinas, and souks, a hill town with a profusion of orchids and look for tanagers, parrots, and toucans. region the special heritage we delight in today. mooring a boat and enjoying a lunch of shellfish and crab. We troglodyte dwellings, and learn about a 1200­year­old university

will return to Hanoi, a city of gardens and museums that retains Delight in Isla Coiba National Park and islands in the Gulf of heritage important to all of Western Civilization! William the Conqueror crossed the Channel to unite its French colonial ambience. Tree­lined boulevards give way Panama. You will then transit the Panama Canal, one of mankind’s Normandy with England and change the course of history. These Our itinerary will begin in Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom of

greatest engineering feats! From $4,660 + air (with 10% discount) to narrow winding streets of food stalls, shops, and galleries. now peaceful lands contain medieval architecture, cathedrals,Morocco, and the imperial city of Meknes, a World Heritage Site. Walking these neighborhoods is a sensual feast.

Alaska Aurora Borealis! abbeys, and gardens that attracted Impressionist painters. TheyExplore the renowned city of Fes, the spiritual heart of Morocco, include one of the most picturesque sites in France, Mont StTake a short flight to Danang and Hue, a UNESCO World which is like stepping back into Jerusalem a thousand years ago. The Michel, and also the famous Normandy Beaches where WWII Heritage Site. Tombs of imperial kings, carefully sited along the medina (Old Fes) is one of the biggest medieval cities in the world, landings by the Allies set the scene for the last 65 years of peace!banks of the Perfume River in Hue, provide a sense of Indochina’s a cultural extravaganza. Then wander through the walled medinaMarch 18-24, 2010

pre­colonial history. Nearby Cham ruins evoke a time earlier of Sefrou in this picturesque Berber town and the Christian hill We start in Brittany and explore Neolithic Brittany, BretonA thrilling opportunity! With Bob Nansen, come discover the still when Vietnam was controlled by a great Hindu civilization. town of Bhalil, with troglodyte (cave) dwellings in the hillside. History and Culture, the Magic of King Arthur, and the Breton

great beauty of Alaska in winter, and see the famed Aurora Borealis Then drive north to Hoi An, once a port for merchant ships, Coast, including the megalithic sites at Carnac, the medievalFrom the Berber hill town of Azrou in the Middle Atlas moun­or Northern Lights, the greatest light show on earth! See marine which retains its traditional architecture. Pastel homes crowd walled town of Vannes, and Paimpont Forest where King Arthur tains, we’ll cross the High Atlas mountains at Tizi N’Talghemt pass life and wildlife near Seward, then take the train from Anchorage the waterfront, while fish nets lie in geometricº patterns over held court with the Knights of the Round Table. Continue (1907 m) and travel through the spectacular Ziz Gorges to Erfoud to Fairbanks, passing lofty 20,320­foot Denali (Mt. McKinley) enthe surface of the bay. The city is much inspired by its status as to Normandy to taste Norman culture, its medieval history at the edge of the Sahara sand dunes. See sunrise over the Sahara,route. See the Ice Festival in Fairbanks and learn about the Aurora a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our journey will then go south with the Bayeux Tapestry, and then the D-Day Beachesthen explore along the foot of the High Atlas Mountains to thefrom special guests at the Geophysical Institute. to Saigon, a distinctively energetic city with its own sense of Normandy, including Mont St Michel, an iconic image ofmouth of Todra Gorge (Morocco’s Grand Canyon) and DadesWatch the local curling and sled dog teams and see the Aurora of history. France and World Heritage Site. Gorge. Visit several kasbahs nestled within high clay walls, including

Borealis dance across the night sky with local astronomy enthusi­We invite you to join us on this wonderful adventure! Ait Benhaddou (a World Heritage Site), one of the finest in the Discover the moving cemeteries, and cross the sands of Utahasts at Creamer’s Field, Mt. Aurora, and Alpencrest Observatory. It will change your thoughts about this part of the world forever! Atlas region. Cross the High Atlas to the city of Marrakech. and Omaha Beaches. Stand in the town square of St Mere Eglise,(Photographer Dennis Mammana took this photo on the trip last$2,495 + $995 air fare SFO/Vietnam, RT including in­tour flights. $2,995 + $695 air + tax from JFK to Morocco, RT famous for the D­Day Landings. $3,850 + $895 air fare from JFK. spring!) $2,795 + air

                                   

   

 

 

     

 

  

 

     

          

   

    

   

  

     

 

   

   

     

   

 

     

  

   

   

        

 

   

            

        

 

Tibet for Botanists! Expedition Calendar February – July 2010 June28–July 12, 2010

Mongolia! June 27–July 13, 2010

Join us! as we explore Mongolia—home to one of the greatest Gansu, and Qinghai Provinces of China) to the Tibetan Plateau

Explore Tibet from the eastern grasslands (now found in Sichuan,empires the world has ever known!—and a vast undiscovered BETCHART Expedition Calendarwilderness. Here rolling steppe, home to Mongolia’s famousaround Lhasa. Fly to Chengdu and spectacular Jiuzhaigouhorses and herdsmen, meet high glacial mountains, impenetrable EXPEDITIONS Inc.National Park, and then ascend to the eastern Tibetan Plateau, forests, and deep crystal lakes. To the south, the great Gobiwhere the expansive grasslands nurture some of the richest SigmaXi •Planetary Society February – July 2010 Desert stretches to the horizon—little changed since the daysalpine plant communities in the world. From Xining, take the AAAS Travels •ACS Expeditions of Genghis Khan. You will relish the hospitality of the Mongolian overnight train across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa, where people and the breathtaking natural beauty. we will see the main cultural sights and have plenty of opportu- For Members & Friends of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS & Planetary Society

FIRST CLASSOur expedition will begin in Ulaanbaatar, the capital. Edgednities to explore the botanical world. Led by botanist Daniel 17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435 AAAS Travels • Sigma Xi Expeditions • ACS Expeditions • Planetary Society • Betchart Expeditions Inc.

by four sacred mountains, Ulaanbaatar hints at the adventure andWinkler, this trip is a very special opportunity for plant open spaces beyond. Our visit will include the BogdKhaan’s Join us... for delightful Join us!...for Delightful Spring & Summer Travel! enthusiasts. $4,395 + air. Palace Museum, home of Mongolia’s eighth living Buddha and

Alaska Cruise! Spring & Summer Travel! the last king. Outside of Ulaanbaatar accommodations are in

comfortable traditional ger (yurt) camps. A drive will take us to ElsenTasarkhai, a picturesque

combination of Mongol Els sand dunes, the rocky mountains

Footsteps of the Etruscans! October 10-22, 2010

Wild Iceland! Madagascar!

Kamchatka Peninsula!

Contacts & Questions!

Tahiti Total Solar Eclipse! July 4-12, 2010 June 5-12, 2010 of KhognoKhaanNational Park, meadows and lakes.

Just a few spaces are still available on this wonderful adventureEnjoy a fantastic voyage in the scenic bays and fjords of At Karakorum, Erdenezuu monastery shows its glory with to see the Total Solar Eclipse in Tahiti! Please call right away if Southeast Alaska, on board Lindblad’sM/V Sea Lion. Discover collections of priceless religious objects and Mongolian art. you would like to go! Captain Cook, Robert Louis Stephenson,awesome glaciers, remote islands, pods of whales, and more. Go Stop at the Turkic monuments at KhoshooTsaidam and then botanist Joseph Banks, and Betchart travelers have all fallen inkayaking in remote inlets and hiking in some of the most spectacular continue to LakeOgii, the only lake in the heart of Mongolia. love with Tahiti, and you will too! The spectacular volcanic peaks, scenery in North America! The itinerary includes Tracy Arm, We'll look for White Pelican, Gadwalls, Demoiselle Cranes, geese, lush greenery with red hibiscus edging the roads, fringing coral a 22-mile-long fjord, and LeConte Bay, a sculpture garden of sandpipers, and more! reefs, gracious Polynesian people, and abundant coral and fish grounded icebergs. Visit Petersburg, a true Alaskan town, and Our journey will continue to Hustai National Park where make Tahiti a delight! We will explore the islands of Tahiti andFrederick Sound for humpback whales. Explore Glacier Bay the wild Takhi-Przewalski horses have lived since reintroduced Moorea where local experts will intrigue us with informationNational Park, look for bears along shore, discover wildflowers to Mongolia. Venture to Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, home to the about the spinner dolphins and Polynesian heritage. We will and nesting bald eagles! See the grand totems in Sitka. Enjoy endangered wild mountain sheep, the Argali, cranes, whoopers then fly to Anaa Atoll where we will be hosted by the villagerslectures by geologist Dr. PatrickMuffler and the on board and more. See the Giant Genghis monument and Terelj with in a house party atmosphere and see the Total Solar Eclipse! naturalists! From $5,650 (less 15% discount) + air. stunning granite mountains and flowery green meadows. $4,995 + air + charter air

Our trip will culminate at the famous Naadam Festival, which originated in 209 BC with games of archery, wrestling, and horse racing! $3,295 + $1,200 air SFO/Beijing, RT + $500 air Beijing/Mongolia, RT

Heritageof Southern China! October 5-21, 2010 June 13-22, 2010 March8-21, 2010

Land of Fire and Ice & Nature’s Paradise! An outstanding introduction to the nature reserves and On this thrilling journey of discovery through China’s scenic Iceland has captured the imagination of people since Jules Verne unique wildlife of Madagascar. Become acquainted with the south, we will see the fantastic countryside around Guilin and

wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 1871. It has a proud cultural heritage, flora, and fauna of Madagascar. Here you will then venture off the beaten track in the mountain enclaves ofJuly 4-19, 2010 see spectacular flora and fauna, unlike that found anywhere else heritage and its wildlife and natural wonders are truly magical! Guangxi and Guizhou for extraordinary cultural opportunities Kamchatka is Russia’s greatest wilderness area and a World in the world. Ninety-five percent of the lemurs and reptiles, 81% with fascinating ethnic people.Our trip begins with a whalewatching adventure near

Heritage Site. It extends into the North Pacific along the highly of the flowering plants, 98% of the palms, and many birds are Reykjavik to look for minke whales and white-peaked porpoises. Our journey begins in a landscape of steep limestone hillsvolcanic zone where the Pacific Ocean and Eurasian tectonic simply found nowhere else. Visit Antananarivo, the charming Then visit the Pingveiller Plain, birthplace of democracy in and meandering rivers, the iconic landscape of southern China,plates meet. Twenty-nine of its 300 volcanoes are active, including capital city of Madagascar; Berenty Reserve, an internationally Iceland, and Gullfoss Falls, Iceland’s most notable landmark. whose misty silhouettes beckon travelers from across the world.Klyuchevskaya, the tallest on the Eurasian continent at 4,835 acclaimed wildlife reserve; Isole andMantadia NationalSee the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its fantastic glacier, In Guilin and nearby Yangshuo, farmhouses are set amidstmeters. The Peninsula’s diverse ecosystems include glacier, Parks; and Nosy Be, a marine reserve. Look for indri, ring-birds from puffins to murres, guillemots to jaegers; and seals, overhanging crags and cormorants catch fish along the river. tundra, taiga forest, birch forest, wetlands, lagoons, and desert. tailed lemurs and sifakas, plus many unique birds, and plants. orcas, and minke whales. We will enjoy a classic river journey on the Li River, as we

A fantastic adventure! $3,995 + air. For two weeks, we will explore this remote land of mystery admire this spectacular landscape.We'll then drive to Stykkisholmur where we board a ferry and mists from the capital of Petropavlovsk, situated onto BreidafjordurBay. The bay consists of fjords, 3,000 islands, We'll then follow backroads into a remote mountainous area lovely Avachinskaya Bay, to the villages of Mil’kovo, Esso, andislets and skerries. Millions of seabirds may be seen here, with where several of China’s distinctive ethnic minority groups,ethnic settlements, including Sosnovka, which maintain theira possibility of the rare Red Phalarope. We’ll then take the ferry including the Yao, Dong, and Miao (Hmong), retain traditionalrich culture. We’ll fly by helicopter to see the fabulous geologic to the other side of Breidafjordur Bay to see the magnificent lifestyles living in picturesque wooden villages that cling to steep Please call Betchart Expeditions Inc., or write for detailed wonders—geysers, steam vents, mud pots, recent lava deposits,Latrabjarg seabird rookery—over 8 miles long !—one of the hillsides. The architecture—drum towers and Wind-Rainbrochures and more information. and snow covered volcanos, including the world famous Valley most spectacular wildlife locations in Europe. bridges—is unique, colorful, incredibly photogenic, andBetchart Expeditions Inc., 17050Montebello Roadof theGeysers. Discover a profusion of flowering plants and fascinating. Continue to the spectacularly terraced rice fields—We will make our way to the Gauksmyri Lodge in northern Cupertino, California 95014-5435ferns, many with medicinal value. See noisy seabird rookeries, the Backboneof aDragon—and see many ethnic villages.Iceland through spectacular fjords and past thundering waterfalls. Telephone: (800) 252-4910 or (408) 252-4910 with nesting gulls, kittiwakes, guillemots, and cormorants. Meet

We will visit the IcelandicSealCenter in Hvammstangi and look We’ll traverse this remote area, far from the Western tourist Fax: (408) 252-1444 and learn from ethnic tribes (Even, Itelmen, Koryaks) who live for Grey Seals. While driving to LakeMyvatn we will watch for circuit, with cultural highlights including wooden villages, oldEmail: Info@betchartexpeditions.commuch as they have for thousands of years.Pink-footed Geese. This is an active volcanic area (on the meeting stone bridges, sacred banyan groves, and the gracious people.See pdf’s of brochures on our web site:With leadership by Dr. VictorKuzevanov, we will discoverpoint of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates) with Handicrafts include beautifully-wrought silver ornamentation,www.betchartexpeditions.comthe delights of this remote paradise on a journey of a lifetime!phenomenal birdwatching. hand-stitched textiles of the Miao, and pounded indigo fabric of

Victor has been leading expeditions to Baikal for Betchart since If you are unable to travel and wish to be removed from the the Dong. Then fly to Chongqing and visit the amazing Buddhist Next is whale watching on Skjalfandi floi bay, the best area 1994 and to Kamchatka since 2003. He is a superb expedition mailing list, please let us know. caves at Dazu. Our adventure will culminate with two nights inin Iceland to watch whales, and celebrationof the summer leader. $5,295 + $1,000 air fare + tax from Moscow/Petropavlovsk, Prices are per person based on twin share + air. the festivity of Hong Kong. $2,995 + $995 air from SFO, RT solstice at a local festival! $3,690 + $695 air from JFK. RT. Air fare USA/Moscow is approx. $1,200 + tax ©2009 Betchart Expeditions Inc. All rights reserved. CST# 2036304-40