2005
Scheduled Group Tours
Bali Off-the-Tourist-Track
(14 Days/13 Nights)
March
7, 2005
Due to a rare convergence of Bali's two distinct calendars,
Galungan (the island's most important religious holiday) and Nyepi
(Balinese New Year) are occurring within days of each other! This
not-to-be-missed program focuses on the hidden side of Bali rarely
seen by travelers, against the backdrop of the island's most important,
colorful (and raucous!) ceremonies, celebrations and rituals. Click
here for more details....
Adventure! Thailand and Cambodia
(16 Days/15 Nights)
November 11, 2005
Thailand and Cambodia's Angkor Wat are best seen from
outside the confines of a car, van or bus. On this exciting program,
we introduce
you to the best that these two fascinating destinations have to offer,
taking in the sights, sounds and smells on foot, mountain bike, elephant
back and river barge! Fresh air, great exercise and the chance to
meet the region's friendliest people face-to-face. Click here for
more details....
Thailand Off-the-Tourist-Track
(13 Days/12 Nights)
June 13, 2005
Let us show you the side of Thailand often missed by
most travelers. Experience Bangkok's secret spots; Cruise on an restored,
teak rice barge through an ancient capital; ride an elephant through
hill tribe villages in the notorious Golden Triangle; chat with the
young monks at a 500-year old temple in Chiang Mai; and take a fully-guided
kayak trip through the spectacular limestone islands that dot the
southern coast. Click here for more details....
Adventure!
Bali
(13 Days/12 Nights)
September 12, 2005
Bali is perhaps the premiere destination in the world.
Outrageous scenery, a fascinating culture, a stunning array of art
and craft forms, and incredibly friendly and outgoing people are
just a few of the things that draw travelers to Bali. On our Adventure!
Bali tour, you'll experience all that Bali has to offer first-hand
and up-close, as we trek and mountain bike through districts of the
island that few other travelers ever experience. We also have plenty
of time to explore Ubud, the cultural and artistic heart of Bali,
as well as to snorkel one of the finest reefs in Southeast Asia.
Click here for more details....
Southeast
Asia World Heritage Explorer:
Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia
(22 Days/21 Nights)
November 20, 2005
Vestiges of the many ancient empires that stretched
across wide swaths of Southeast Asia offer unforgettable sights for
the intrepid traveler. On this unique and unforgettable tour, we
explore Burma's Pagan, with its thousands of ancient temple ruins;
Cambodia's Angkor Wat, remnants of the vast, thousand-year old Khmer
empire that once stretched across much of the region; and Luang Prabang,
the old, royal seat of power of Laos and considered by many as the
overlooked "gem of Southeast Asia." We also explore Thailand's spectacular
and notorious Golden Triangle, take in an overnight river cruise
along the Mekong River, and visit the stunning temples of Bangkok
and Rangoon. Click here for more details....