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Flat a (Page 1) 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 Switzerland. On this 13-day Swiss Walking Tour we will discover two of the finest areas in Switzerland for walking: Appenzell and Engelberg. We will also visit two showpiece cities—Lucerne 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 Lake Lucerne. 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 & SIGMA XI 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.
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