The American Association for the Advancement of Science & Sigma Xi,The Scientific Research Society AAASTravels & SwissWalking Tour PRSRT-STD Sigma Xi Expeditions U.S. Postage July 21–August 2, 2007 Betchart Expeditions Inc. P AID 17050 Montebello Road Staten Island, NY Cupertino, CA 95014-5435 Permit No. 169 TIME VALUE Dear Friends: Join us as we explore the lakes, valleys, and mountains in enchanting . On this 13-day Swiss Walking Tour we will discover two of the finest areas in Switzerland for walking: and . We will also visit two showpiece cities— and St Gallen. After we arrive in Zurich we will travel to northeastern Switzerland and Appenzell, an area rich in Swiss traditions, of dairy farms and rolling hills, Discover the Delights edged by dramatic Mt. Santis to the south. Here, just a view away from of Switzerland! Germany, Austria, and the tiny principality July 21–August 2, 2007 of Liechtenstein, is the home of the famous Appenzeller cheeses and uniquely painted Appenzeller houses.

grassy meadows. Some may consider Air Fare & Airline Ticketing: Our home base is in the hamlet of Schwende Costs & Conditions the “walks” to be “hikes.” This program Please book flights to arrive in Zurich in where we will stay five nights in a charming is for active walkers and hikers with well- time for a 2:00 p.m. transfer July 22 to small Swiss country inn. We will explore the Expedition Fee: $2,995 per person for broken-in walking shoes. Schwende. Return flights should depart Appenzell area on daily walks of 4-6 miles 13 days (plus air fare). Typically, the weather in Switzerland is after 10:00 a.m. August 2. at its finest from June through September Single Accommodations: Singles are (two to four hours), using trains or cable cars What to Expect: A leisurely exploration to reach vista points—Ebenalp (5,392 feet) of three enchanting areas in Switzerland: with many warm, sunny days and highs available for $595. If you do not have a Appenzell, in rolling hill country in the from 65 to 80. Afternoon thundershowers roommate or we cannot assign one, you and Hoher Kasten (5,884 feet)—from which northeast overlooked by Mt. Santis; or rainy spells may occur so some rain must pay the extra cost of a single. to see the Alpine glory of Switzerland and the Engelberg, an alpine area south of should be expected. Mornings and Reservations, Deposits, Payments: evenings are cool and crisp. Elevations countryside surrounding Appenzell. From Zurich; and . Travel by Please mail a deposit of $500 per person these points, we will walk across meadows, train, motorcoach, cable car, funicular, will range from 2,800 feet in Schwende with the completed reservation form.The and foot, with daily opportunities for to 6,000 feet at the top of Fuernalp and balance is due 60 days before departure. down valleys, and through villages as we walking and exploring the enchantment 10,000 feet at the summit of Mt. Titlis. If any explore countryside on easy to moderate questions, please consult your physician Cancellations & Refunds: The initial The final leg of our Swiss holiday will be the of the Swiss countryside and mountains. deposit for the expedition is refundable up walks. We take full advantage of a first-rate Walks are easy to moderate. Accom- before registering. (No smoking in vehicles, small town of Weggis on the northern shores during lectures, or meals, please.) to 60 days before departure less a handling local rail service to journey to nearby St Gallen, modations are in small hotels carefully fee of $100 per person. There will be no of Lake Lucerne. Here we will celebrate the selected for their charm, local character, Expedition Fee Includes: Transfers refund for any cancellation after the 60-day named for the Irish monk Gallus who founded by motorcoach or train; accommodations birthplace of Switzerland on Swiss National and location. period unless your place is resold; then a hermitage there in the 7th century. Part of Day, August 1st. We will explore Lucerne’s well- Walking provides the opportunity for twin share with bath in comfortable small only the $100 handling fee applies. There our city tour will include the splendid baroque Swiss hotels; breakfast daily and 8 dinners; preserved old town straddling the River Reuss, a close-up look at the history, culture, are no refunds for unused meals, accom- library in the abbey complex which is now ecology, and people of each region, a daily program of Swiss walks and excur- modations, or other trip features. besides exploring the stunning Rigi mountain sions to St. Gallen and Lucerne; tips to listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. following trails, country meadows and Questions? chain close to our base in Weggis. paths that the local inhabitants have been local guides or drivers; excursions by funicular or other as indicated in the Please call Deborah Tostevin, Just three hours from Appenzell is our using for centuries. Depending on the Betchart Expeditions Inc., Leading the expedition will be Ruth Iseli, route, we often take advantage of a local itinerary; administration. second base, the resort of Engelberg, situated Phone (800) 252-4910 or a delightful Swiss teacher and popular leader train, postal bus, cable car, or chair lift. Expedition Fee Does Not Include: in a dramatic valley surrounded by spectacular (408) 252-4910 of our 2006 trip. Alpine peaks will be reached by cable car Air fare to Zurich; lunches, 3 dinners; Fax (408) 252-1444 peaks—a walker’s paradise of glaciers, mountain or funicular, where spectacular vistas will gratuities to leader; independent trans- We hope you will join us! Email: valleys, vistas, and verdant meadows. Quietly await you before walking down meadows fers; personal items [email protected] to return to the valley below. Travelers such as alcoholic elegant, the village is home to Europe’s first Sincerely, should be in good physical condition beverages, laundry, Look on the Web: electric railway as well as an eminent and enjoy walking through varied terrain phone calls, bottled www.betchartexpeditions.com Benedictine monastery. Engelberg offers for an average of 6 miles (2-4 hours) each water, snacks, day. There is some up-and-down and the personal insurance; fascinating access to an unspoiled Alpine Margaret M. Betchart trails may not be well-groomed; they may or foreign airport world, with splendid mountain walks and President, Betchart Expeditions Inc., include rocks, roots, gravel paths, and departure taxes. genuine cantonal life. for AAAS Travels & Sigma Xi Expeditons drive from Engelberg to Stans and Itinerary Brunigpass to Meiringen. Here we will explore the magnificent Aare Day 1 — USA to Zurich, Gorge. Then continue to Grimselpass Switzerland for lunch. We will drive to Gletsch and Fly from New York or other U.S. Forkapass for an hour walk before our cities to Zurich, Switzerland. drive to Andermatt and the Gotthard route to Weggis. Day 2 — Zurich to Appenzell Seehof Hotel du Lac B After clearing immigration and (3 nights). customs formalities in Zurich, travel Day 11 — Lucerne by bus to the charming village of We will take a ferry into Lucerne, Schwende, 3 miles from Appenzell where we enjoy a tour of the well- in northeastern Switzerland. Accom- preserved medieval city. There will modations will be at the family run be time after lunch to visit one of Gasthof Frohe Aussicht (5 nights). Lucerne’s many museums or to A “get-together” with fellow travellers soak up the atmosphere in the and a glass of wine or juice followed historic Altstadt (old town). This by dinner will begin your Swiss will also be an occasion to learn adventure. D about Switzerland’s lakes, which Day 3 — Appenzell have attracted many writers, artists and celebrities over the years. B

After breakfast an easy walk is XI & SIGMA planned from Schwende to the Day 12 — Kaltbad & Scheidegg picturesque little town of Appenzell. Today we will explore the scenic On our way we pass through fertile will take a city tour which includes of the Swiss National hero of liberty, Rigi mountain chain, called the meadowlands, past orchards and the wondrous Baroque abbey and Wilhelm Tell. Check-in at the chalet- Queen of the Mountains, north of THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SOCIETY dairy farms. We follow the River its Rococo library with its remarkable style Hotel Banklialp (3 nights) Weggis. A cable car will take us Sitter and pass the villages of Weissbad collection of ancient manuscripts, overlooking the town. B,D straight from the town up to the car- and Steinegg. A tour of Appenzell is free village of Kaltbad (4,400 ft). From now designated as a UNESCO World Day 8 — Trubsee & Mt. Titlis planned before lunch. In the after- there we take a path with fine views Heritage site. Afterwards, stroll the Weather permitting, this day offers a noon, we sample the Appenzeller over the lakes up to Scheidegg (5,000 bustling pedestrian streets in the old trip to the highest mountain of central Alpenbitter, and have the option of ft) where we stop for a well-earned town and perhaps stop for lunch in Switzerland, Mt Titlis (10,000 feet). The taking the train or hiking back to our early lunch. We will descend back to one of the many eateries around the summit offers an impressive view over base in Schwende. B,D Weggis to enjoy Swiss National Day central square of Marktplatz. B,D a panorama of glaciers, of the Bernese festivities. Farewell dinner. B,D Day 4 — Brulisau Day 6 — Wasserauen & Ebenalp Alps, all the way down the Engelberger Reservations #986 & Hoher Kasten Today we take the cable car from valley. This is also an opportunity to Day 13 — To Zurich & USA In the morning we will take a short the nearby village of Wasserauen do some high-mountain birding, and After breakfast transfer by private walk to the cable car at Brulisau, and up to Ebenalp (5,392 feet). Go to we will look out for Alpine choughs coach to Zurich airport for return Yes! I/We want to join the Swiss Walking Tour, July 21–August 2, in minutes we are up on Hoher Kasten Alp Chlus and criss-cross to Schafler, and citril finches, as well as the large flight to the U.S. B 2007, offered by AAAS Travels & Sigma Xi Expeditions. Please at 5,884 feet. We will admire the Alpine then walk back to Ebenalp. After sociable rodent, the Alpine marmot. reserve ______space(s) on the expedition. As a deposit, I/we have enclosed botanical garden with views of four exploring Switzerland’s oldest Our walk will begin at Trubsee a check for $______($500 per person), payable to Betchart Expeditions countries! Near the upper station we prehistoric settlement at Wildkirchli Responsibility Inc. Trust Account. (5,900) with an easy track around the E will descend along limestone ridges. we will descend on a path towards mountain lake. Stop one more cable Betchart Expeditions Inc., the American Walk over a gravel trail, heading toward Wasserauen, from where we take car station down in Gerschnialp and Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Name(s) ______Age ______Sex _____ the Resspass, then through meadows and Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society act the train or hike cross country to stroll through forests and meadows xpeditions only as agents for the passenger with respect to and pine forests and finally past some Schwende. B,D to the accompaniment of cowbells. transportation and hotels, and exercise every care ______Age ______Sex _____ typical Appenzeller farmhouses to Day 7 — Engelberg After lunch we will follow the trail possible. However, we can assume no liability for Brulisau, and then back to base. B,D injury, damage, delay, loss, accident or irregularity Address ______Transfer by bus to Engelberg via the back to our hotel. B,D in connection with the services of any airplane, Day 5 — St. Gallen beautiful medieval city of Rapperswil. ship, motorcoach, or any other conveyance used Day 9 — Brunni in carrying out the arrangements of the tour. City ______State______Zip ______Today, we will take the local train Depart for Einsiedeln to see the impos- This morning we will see the We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or to the historic town of St. Gallen, ing baroque church and Benedictine additional expenses due to delay or changes in air Phone: Home (_____)______Work (_____) ______Talmuseum which provides insights or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, 45 minutes away. In the morning we abbey. then see the famous statue into the customs, arts and crafts, and terrorism, quarantine, acts of God, or other causes history of the valley, and then take a beyond our control. All such losses or expenses Email Address ______will have to be borne by the passenger, as tour rates tour of the impressive Benedictine provide for arrangements only for the time stated. monastery. We will then walk to the We reserve the right to substitute another leader Membership (please circle): of similar expertise or reserve the right to cancel gondola on the north side of the valley any tour prior to departure, in which case the AAAS Sigma Xi ACS Planetary Society to Ristis. We will enjoy the scenery entire payment will be refunded with no further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to Accommodations Preference: and look for wildflowers. Walk past decline to accept or retain any person as a member Rigidalstafel before taking the trail of the tour. No refund will be made for the unused ___ Twin ___ Single ___ Twin Share with a friend or ___ assign a roommate back to the west. We will continue portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. The price of ___ Nonsmoker ___ Smoker to Brunnihutte. Afternoon return to the program is based on current tariffs and rates, Rosenbald and take a gondola to the and is subject to change. Any tariff, exchange rate, or fuel increases will be passed on to participants. Signature: ______Date: ______valley. B Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the air ticket when issued Day 10 — Alpine Passes shall constitute the sole contract between the Signature: ______Date: ______to Weggis passenger and the airline concerned. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any This morning we will depart on act, omission, or event during the time passengers Please Mail To: Swiss Walking Tour an all-day coach ride from Engelberg are not on board their plane or conveyance. Betchart Expeditions Inc. to Weggis on Lake Lucerne. We will ©2006 Betchart Expeditions Inc. 17050 Montebello Road take the scenic route through the All rights reserved. Alpine glory of Switzerland crossing Map courtesy of April Milne Cupertino, CA 95014-5435 three passes in the high Alps. We will CST# 2036304-40