Cuba

Discover Cuba - a Caribbean gem, now less Cuban people who are eager to talk to visitors. Our forbidden and naturally enticing for all who desire to adventure maximizes our interaction with the local find a cultural oasis of warm, generous people. Cuba’s people so you can learn first-hand what life in Cuba riches go beyond its vibrant culture and famous white is really like. Join us as we go in search of the exotic sand beaches. It offers a rich natural landscape which culture of Cuba. includes no less than 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites U.S. Travel To Cuba and 2 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. Be inspired by ElderTreks has been visiting Cuba since 1996. As Cuba’s soulful art, musical rhythms and vibrant dance. a Canadian based company we are unable to attain a Reconnect with Havana’s heyday of the 1950’s with a license that allows U.S. citizens to visit Cuba within the performance at the Tropicana Cabaret. permitted restrictions. Therefore, any U.S. citizens that Enjoy a walking tour through the streets of old participate in this tour are solely responsible for any Havana; visit a cigar factory; walk along paths in search possible legal implications. As such, our tours do not of native bird life in the national parks; lay back on follow restrictive itineraries, and are the best that can white sand beaches; attend the Tropicana Cabaret be offered in comparison with those that must follow show; and most importantly, make contact with the specific rules.

86 Activity Level: 2 Daily havana Fact File Itinerary santa sierra del clara • 13 land days Day 1: Arrive in rosario • Maximum 16 travelers Havana zapata escambray Day 2: Havana marshlands • Start and finish in Havana vinales mts. City Sites and Afro cienfuegos • All meals included Cuban Religion trinidad cuba Highlights Day 3: Sierra del Rosario Biosphere • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Reserve sites - colonial Trinidad, Old Feb 28 – Mar 12 , 2017 - $4295 USD Day 4: Vinales Valley, Indian’s Cave Havana, Cienfuegos and Vinales Mar 28 - Apr 09, 2017 - $4295 USD Day 5: To Cienfuegos via the Marshlands Apr 04 – Apr 16, 2017 - $4295 USD Valley Day 6: Cienfuegos Apr 25 – May 07, 2017 - $4295 USD • Visit 2 UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Day 7: Social Cuba, Colonial Trinidad May 09 - May 21, 2017 $3995 USD - Sierra del Rosario & Zapata (UNESCO) Jun 06 – Jun 18, 2017 - $4295 USD Marshlands Day 8: Health Care, Cuban Percussion, Nov 07 - Nov 19, 2017 - $4295 USD • Escambray Mountains Sunset Cruise Nov 14 - Nov 26, 2017 - $4295 USD • Attend the Tropicana Cabaret Day 9: Escambay Mountains, to Santa Dec 05 – Dec 17, 2017 - $4295 USD • Vintage car tour Clara Dec 20 – Jan 01, 17/18 - $4295 USD • Visits to a maternity home, seniors Day 10: Santa Clara - Revolution Sites Jan 02 – Jan 14, 2018 - $4295 USD Jan 16 – Jan 28, 2018 - $4295 USD centre Day 11: Hemingway’s Home, Classic Feb 13 – Feb 25, 2018 - $4295 USD • Cultural interactions and musical American Cars and Tropicana Cabaret performances Mar 06 – Mar 18, 2018 - $4295 USD Day 12: Havana - Entrepreneurship, Mar 20 – Apr 01, 2018 - $4295 USD Buena Vista Social Club Apr 03 – Apr 15, 2018 - $4295 USD Day 13: Depart Havana May 01 – May 13, 2018 - $4295 USD Departure Dates & Prices Comfort Level Jan 17 – Jan 29, 2017 - $4295 USD Some long drives. Jan 24 – Feb 05, 2017 - $4295 USD Feb 07 – Feb 19, 2017 - $4295 USD Accommodations Feb 14 – Feb 26, 2017 - $4295 USD Comfortable, well-located hotels with Feb 21 – Mar 05 , 2017 - $4295 USD private bathrooms throughout.

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ElderTreks’ 20 day journey to the Lost World of Our Central American journey includes so much the Mayans is probably the most exhilarating Mayan more than Mayan ruins. We explore lagoons and rivers trip you will ever encounter. This fantastic adventure teeming with birds as well as monkeys, crocodiles, includes the great Mayan cities of Tikal (Guatemala), turtles and much more. Experience the Caribbean Copan (Honduras), Caracol or Xunantunich (Belize), culture of Livingston and the traditional indigenous Palenque, Uxmal, Chichen Itza and Tulum (Mexico). cultures of Lake Atitlan and Chichicastenango, We also journey to seldom visited Calakmul, Tikal’s featuring its vibrant and colorful market held on great rival. We also explore remote Yaxchilan, Thursdays and Sundays. And, we cannot forget about accessible only by boat before crossing the border into the colonial gems of Merida, with the oldest cathedral Guatemala. Visit Quirigua, the site which includes the in the Americas, the seaside fortress of Campeche, Stelae with its Mayan calendar referring to in the “end Lake Atitlan, surrounded by 3 volcanoes and finally of the world” predictions for Dec 21, 2012. The demise Antigua, a true colonial masterpiece! We hope you can of the Mayan civilization - the end of the world as join ElderTreks’ unique journey to the Mayan world foretold in the astrology and beliefs of the Mayan, have that promises to be nothing short of memorable. long created intrigue and mystery.

88 Activity Level: 2/3* Daily Itinerary Celestun Merida Cancun *Some (optional) steep climbs of temples. Day 1: Arrival in Cancun, to Fact File Tulum Chichen Itza Day 2: Oceanside Ruins of Uxmal Tulum • 20 land days Tulum, Swim in the Pristine Campeche • Maximum 16 travelers Freshwater of a Cenote • Start in Cancun, Mexico and finish Day 3: Chichen Itza, Convent Mexico in Antigua, Guatemala of Izamal, to Merida • All meals included Day 4: Merida, to Lagoon of Highlights Celestun Day 5: Uxmal, to Campeche Calakmul • Explore Tikal and its main rival, the Day 6: Campeche Fort, to seldom-visited Calakmul Tikal Calakmul Palenque Belize • Visit 13 magnificent Mayan sites Flores Day 7: Explore Seldom Visited including Palenque, Chichen Yaxchilan Caracol Itza, Tikal, Calakmul, Caracol (or Calakmul, to Palenque Xunantunich) and Copan Day 8: Impressive Mayan Site Livingston • 9 UNESCO sites of Palenque, to Vallescondido • Visit the colonial gems of Antigua, Day 9: Boat Journey to Remote Guatemala Campeche and Merida Yaxchilan, to Flores, Guatemala Chichicastenango Quirigua Lake Copan • Hear the call of howler monkeys Day 10: Exploration of Tikal Atitlan Guatemala Antigua City Honduras • Superb bird watching at most Mayan Day 11: The Mayan Site of sites as well as river excursions along Caracol, Belize Rio Dulce and the lagoon at Celestun Day 12: To the Caribbean Town Departure Dates & Prices • Search for crocodiles, toucans, of Livingston via Rio Dulce macaws, hummingbirds and Dec 09 - Dec 28, 2016 - $5995 USD Jan 10 - Jan 29, 2017 - $5995 USD monkeys Day 13: Playa Blanca & Livingston Culture Apr 04 - Apr 23, 2017 - $5995 USD • Visit the colorful market in Oct 17 - Nov 05, 2017 - $5995 USD Boat to Puerto Barrios, Chichicastenango Day 14: Dec 01 - Dec 20, 2017 - $5995 USD • Enjoy the Caribbean culture of Quirigua, to Copan, Honduras Jan 09 - Jan 28, 2018 - $6295 USD Livingston Day 15: Copan, Honduras Feb 06 - Feb 25, 2018 - $6295 USD • Boat journey on Lake Atitlan, Day 16: To Chichicastenango Apr 03 - Apr 22, 2018 - $6295 USD Oct 16 - Nov 04, 2018 - $6295 USD surrounded by volcanoes Day 17: Colorful Market of Nov 27 - Dec 16, 2018 - $6295 USD Chichicastenango, to Lake Atitlan Uxmal Day 18: Lake Atitlan Boat Trip, to Comfort Level Antigua Some long drives, at times roads can be rough Day 19: Exploring Antigua and dusty. Hot and humid in the jungle. Day 20: Depart Antigua Accommodations Comfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms.

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Ometepe Island

Come and visit 2 of Central America’s least visited Our first 4 nights are shared between 2 of the most countries. El Salvador and Nicaragua! beautiful colonial cities in the Americas; Leon (the In El Salvador, visit the ancient Mayan sites of Joya oldest city in America, est. 1525) and Granada. We visit de Ceren, Tazumal and San Andreas. Enjoy the relaxing Masaya Volcano and market and enjoy local cuisine pace of the indigenous colonial towns, coffee plantations during a cooking lesson. Enjoy time on Omotepe island, and markets of Ruta de Las Flores (Flower Route). Visit formed by 2 volcanoes in Lake Nicaragua. We visit pre- a turtle sanctuary and help to tag resident turtles. Enjoy Colombian petroglyphs, a butterfly farm and a local a scenic flight over active San Miguel volcano enroute to church that has its own ‘indigenous Jesus’. On the Pacific remote Perquin, the former mountain headquarters of coast, we visit a turtle sanctuary which has several major the communist guerrillas during the Civil War. We will turtle migrations to lay eggs between July and January learn about what really happened including shameful each year. If we visit during a major migration, the site government massacres of civilians. You will meet our is truly magnificent! If the beach has no turtles, we can local guide, a former communist guerrilla at the age of learn about the turtles and go for a swim at this pristine 10. His story is sad, shocking and yet inspiring! white sand beach. Always keep an eye out for monkeys! Our last stop is the capital of Managua, where we enjoy a We leave El Salvador by private ferry to Nicaragua. city tour and our farewell dinner.

90 Exploratory Trip

Activity Level: 2 LSZHS]HKVY Fact File Z\JOP[V[V • 15 land days WLYX\PU • Maximum 16 travelers HO\H ZHU • Start in San Salvador, El Salvador JOHWHU ZHS]HKVY and finish in Managua, Nicaragua SH\UPVU • All meals included W\LY[V WV[VZP Highlights IHYPSSHZ UPJHYHN\H • Enjoy the colonial gems of Leon, SLVU Granada and Suchitoto • Experience close encounters with THUHN\H several volcanoes including a flyover NYHUHKH of San Miguel Volcano • Explore the colonial charm of the VTL[LWL Flower Route • Search for monkeys, sloths, turtles ZHUQ\HU and a myriad of bird life KLSZ\Y • Visit beautiful Omotepe Island on Lake Nicaragua, formed by its 2 Daily Itinerary Day 11: Granada Sites, Mombacha volcanoes Volcano Hike, Laguna de Poloya Day 1: Arrival in San Salvador, El • Spend a very insightful and shocking Salvador Day 12: To Omotepe Island, Lake day with a former communist Nicaragua Señor Romero, War History guerilla fighter in the remote former Day 2: Museum, 2 Mayan Sites Day 13: To San Juan del Sur, Zipline, headquarters of Perkin Turtle Reserve Day 3: Coatepeque ‘Volcanic’ Lake, • Visit Museum of the Revolution and Day 14: To Managua Place of the Massacre Colonial Santa Ana, Mayan Site Day 15: Depart Managua • Explore 3 Mayan sites Day 4: Ruta de Las Flores - Indigenous • Journey to Masaya market and Town & Markets, Coffee Plantation Departure Dates & Prices volcano Day 5: To Puerto Barillas, Monkeys Mar 31 - Apr 14, 2017 - $4495 USD and Turtles Mar 09 - Mar 23, 2018 - $4695 USD Day 6: Colonial Suchitoto, Boat Excursion to Bird Island Comfort Level Day 7: Private Flight Over Active Some long drive through mountain roads San Miguel Volcano to Revolution Headquarters of Perkin Accommodations Comfortable hotels with private Day 8: To La Union, Private Boat to bathrooms. Nicaragua, to Leon Day 9: Leon - Oldest City in the Americas (est. 1525) Day 10: Masaya Volcano & Market, Cooking Lesson, to Granada

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92 Activity Level: 3 Daily Itinerary IS\LYP]LY YPUJVU Day 1: Arrive in San ]VSJHUV Fact File José SPILYPH [VY[\N\LYV • 13 land days Day 2: To Tortuguero N.P. ZHYHWPX\P • Maximum 16 travelers via Braulio Carrillo N.P. HYLUHS WSH`H • Start and finish in San José Day 3: Wildlife of WHUHTH SHRL JH|V • All meals included Tortuguero National Park HYLUHS ISHUJV • Includes 1 internal flight Day 4: Canals of WVHZ ]VSJHUV IYH\SPV Tortuguero, to Sarapiqui JHYYPSSV Highlights Day 5: Sarapiqui Rafting UW • Explore Tortuguero National Park Adventure ZHUQVZt and its jungle canals Day 6: To Arenal • Enjoy Arenal and Poas volcanoes Volcano, Hot Springs • Wildlife viewing, tropical forest walk Day 7: Arenal Hanging Bridges & rafting at Sarapiqui Day 8: Rincon de la Vieja, Local • Enjoy the world-famous Eco-Ter- Communities males Hot Water Springs Day 9: Blue River - Horseback Riding, • Visit a local community untouched by Hiking, Waterfalls and River Swim tourism Day 10: To Playa Panama, Guanacaste • Visit coffee and cocoa plantations Day 11: Indigenous Pottery Village • Visit an indigenous village known for Day 12: Fly to San José, Poas Volcano, its pottery Coffee Plantation • Visit 3 national parks, the Atlantic & Day 13: Depart San José Pacific Oceans Departure Dates & Prices Comfort Level Dec 01 - Dec 13, 2016 - $2795 USD Some rough, unpaved roads and long Dec 15 - Dec 27, 2016 - $2795 USD drives. The unpredictable weather Jan 05 - Jan 17, 2017 - $2995 USD is humid and tropical, especially in Feb 09 - Feb 21, 2017 - $2995 USD Tortuguero & Rincon de la Vieja. Spurts of Mar 09 - Mar 21, 2017 - $2995 USD rain make it refreshing. Apr 06 - Apr 18, 2017 - $2995 USD Sep 19 - Oct 01, 2017 - $2995 USD Accommodations Nov 09 - Nov 21, 2017 - $2995 USD Comfortable hotels/lodges with private Dec 01 - Dec 13, 2017 - $2995 USD bathrooms. Dec 15 - Dec 27, 2017 - $2995 USD Jan 10 - Jan 22, 2018 - $3195 USD Feb 09 - Feb 21, 2018 - $3195 USD Mar 09 - Mar 21, 2018 - $3195 USD Apr 09 - Apr 21, 2018 - $3195 USD

Toucan

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Exchange a curious glance with a blue-footed us to our next equatorial volcanic island, each boobie, admire stunning tri-colored marine with its unique endemic species perfectly adapted iguanas and watch the ever-playful sea lions frolic to its environment. Pink flamingos, Galapagos in the surf. The non-preditorial environment of penguins, giant tortoises and a myriad of Darwin’s Galapagos has created a non-threatening, birdlife, including the fish-stealing frigate and relaxed and magical connection with wildlife the enormous albatross, are just some of the unlike any other on earth. wildlife we encounter during our naturalist guided Our 11-day Galapagos adventure starts and adventure. finishes in the colonial capital of Quito, nestled Cool off with a refreshing swim or snorkel with in the Andes. Enjoy a scenic city tour, taking in stingrays and view the fantastic underwater world the sites and sounds and admiring the colonial of sea turtles, dolphins, fluorescent tropical fish architecture. The short flight to Baltra delivers and colorful coral gardens, before departing for us to our comfortable yacht. Watch for dolphins your next evolutionary marvel. riding the bow, like oceanic messengers taking

94 Includes Western Islands

Activity Level: 3 4 itineraries available - call or visit www.eldertreks.com

equator Fact File Quito GALAPAGOS bartolome • 11 days ISLANDS santiago n. seymour • Maximum 36 travelers aboard the fernandina rabida baltra ECUADOR Coral, Maximum 100 travelers aboard santa plazas the Legend isabela cruz santa fe • Start and finish in Quito cristobalsan • All meals included on ship only • Includes 2 internal flights floreana espanola Highlights • Visit Charles Darwin Research Station Departure dates Accommodations • Search for unique wildlife including: Coral departures - every Fri & Mon 7 nights on a small ship in the blue-footed boobies, tri-colored Legend departures - every Sat & Tue Galapagos (all cabins have private marine iguanas, Galapagos penguins bathrooms). On land, comfortable and giant tortoises, just to mention a Price from: $5625 USD accommodations with private few Price includes: $100 National Park bathrooms throughout. • Swimming and snorkeling fee and $10 transit control fee, fuel ImporTant Note: Few Galapagos • Enjoy island excursions led by surcharge may apply. journeys include the seldom-visited naturalists *Dates are not exclusive to ElderTreks. western islands. Some ElderTreks • Explore colonial Quito You may be joined by other Galapagos departures include this international passengers. hard-to-get-to region, making our trip Daily Itinerary unique and remote and providing a Day 1: Arrive in Quito Comfort Level Darwinian experience second-to-none. Day 2: City tour of Quito 4 days over 9,000 ft. in Quito. Sea can Day 3: Fly to Galapagos be rough when crossing to the western Extensions islands. Zodiac landings required. Days 3-10: Galapagos Islands - Four (based on double occupancy) possible itineraries. For more details Machu Picchu - from on the specific itineraries, please either $1395 USD contact our office or visit: 6 land days: Start and finish in Cusco, www.eldertreks.com Peru. Day 10: Fly to Quito Internal flights not included. Day 11: Depart Quito

Please note: If you would like to M/V Coral I and M/V Coral II extend your time in the Galapagos, please call our office for more infor- M/V Legend mation.

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Discover breathtaking Machu Picchu, relax in the bordered by Incan-era stone walls — the ruins of former tranquillity of Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca and discover palaces. Travel by train down the gorge of the roaring wildlife in the dense Amazonian jungle. From the Andes to Urubamba River to Machu Picchu — the famous “Lost City the Amazon, experience diverse culture, rugged geography Of The Incas” and a phenomenal archeological site. For the and rich history on this 20-day journey through Peru and more adventurous, hike the steep trail up Huayna Picchu Bolivia. for a spectacular view over the ruins. Take a mountain flight Beginning in La Paz, Bolivia, visit the Murillo Museum over the Andes to Puerto Maldonado and canoe up the to learn about local customs and explore the market district Tambopata River to our Amazon rainforest lodge. for some unique finds. Next we visit the Uyuni Salt Flats Fly from the Amazon to Lima and continue along the before traveling across the 12,500-foot high Altiplano coast to the Paracas Peninsula, where we board a boat that mountain range. Take in spectacular views of the Royal takes us to the volcanic island of Ballestas. The island is Cordillera peaks before boarding a small vessel to cross a home to a wildlife refuge of sea lions, Inca terns, Humboldt narrow strait to the rugged Copacabana Peninsula. penguins and large flocks of gannets and pelicans. On Taquile Island, explore hilltop shrines and commune Board a plane for a 90-minute flight over the Nazca with the Taquile Indians who invite us into their homes Lines — a remnant of the civilizations that prospered along for an overnight stay. Explore the old streets of Cuzco, the Pacific coast before the arrival of the Europeans.

96 Lake Titicaca

Activity Level: 3 Day 5: Copacabana, Lake W\LY[V Titicaca SPTH THSKVUHKV Fact File Day 6: Taquile Island THJO\ • 21 land days Day 7: Taquile Island, Puno WPJJO\ J\ZJV • Maximum 16 travelers Day 8: To the Inca Capital UHaJH )630=0( IHSSLZ[HZ SPULZ SHRL • Start in La Paz, Bolivia, finish in of Cuzco PZSHUK [P[PJHJH Lima, Peru Day 9: Cuzco — UHaJH W\UV • All meals included Tambo Machay, Kenko, 7,9< Sacsayhuaman • Includes Inca Trail permit fee if SHWHa Day 10: Cuzco choosing to hike the trail Day 11: Pisaq & • Includes 3 internal flights Ollantaytambo Highlights Day 12: Arrive at Machu \`\UP • Travel to Lake Titicaca Picchu — the Lost City of the Incas (or join a trek to • Cuzco — the oldest inhabited city Machu Picchu) in South America Departure Dates & Prices Day 13: Machu Picchu/Sacred Valley, to • Train to Machu Picchu Ollantayatambo Oct 11 - Oct 31, 2017 - $6695 USD Apr 10 - Apr 30, 2018 - • Boat trip to Ballestas Islands Day 14: Fly to the Amazon, Canoe up the $6895 USD • Fly over the Nazca Lines Tambopata Oct 11 - Oct 31, 2018 - $6895 USD • Stay at an Amazon rainforest Day 15: Lake Condenado — Giant River Comfort Level lodge Otters, Caiman, Piranha 13 days over 9,000 feet. Some rough/ • Visit the Uyuni Salt Flats Day 16: Tambopata River — Observation winding roads and long drives. Daily Itinerary Tower, Shaman’s Medicine Garden Temperature ranges from cool to hot Day 17: To Paracas and humid. Day 1: Arrive in La Paz, Bolivia Day 18: Ballestas Islands Day 2: La Paz — Murillo museum, Day 19: Fly Over the Nazca Lines Accommodations Valley of the Moon Day 20: Lima City Tour, Gold Museum Comfortable hotels/lodges with private Day 3: To Uyuni Salt Falts Day 21: Departure washrooms. Features 1 night homestay Day 4: La Paz with limited facilities on Taquile Isl.

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Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu

Accommodations JOVX\LJHUJOH Charming mountain lodges built in traditional Inca style with private bathrooms. 7,9< */0*3(@6 SHYLZ The Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of adventure travel and O\HJHO\HZP cultural immersion. Your experience on our 7 day THJO\ lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an WPJJO\ exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and an intimate look VSSHU[H`[HTIV at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in the most-remote of mountain hamlets. SHTH` Daily expeditions will lead you along seldom- 30)@( THYHZ traveled highland trails surrounded by exquisite HWVSSVUPH snow-capped peaks, past roving herds of llamas WPZHX and alpacas, around impossibly hued turquoise (SSOPRLZVU[OPZ[V\Y JOPUJOLYV lakes, and through graceful waterfalls. Your desti- HYLVW[PVUHS^P[OV[OLY nations will include fascinating archaeological sites, J\S[\YHSHJ[P]P[PLZ thought-provoking agricultural and commercial H]HPSHISL Andean cooperatives, and bustling towns and mar- J\ZJV kets showcasing the flavors of the region as well as the wares of its skilled artisans. Most importantly, Fact File Departure Dates & Prices you will travel to hidden communities unchanged • 7 land days Weekly departures - call our office for centuries for a unique up-close visit with local • Maximum 16 travelers for details people. • Start and finish in Cusco From $3100 Expert guides tailor the experience with an offer of • All Meals Included Activity Level: 1-3 à la carte activities and daily cultural encounters. At each day’s sunset, settle into deluxe mountain Highlights Comfort Level: Each day offers different lodges run in partnership with local communities, • Stay at charming mountain lodges activities to choose from - cultural or hiking to prepare for a new day of multi-activity adventure • Choice of daily activities options. and exploration. • Visit local communities • Explore local markets • Visit Pisaq, Chinchero & Ollantaytambo sites • Quiswarani & Patacancha optional hikes • Machu Picchu Daily Itinerary Day 1: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Treasures of the Sacred Valley Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Exploring Pisaq Day 3: Lares Region, Inca Sites and Villages Day 4: Lares Region, Encounter with the Community Day 5: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Expedition to Ollantaytambo Day 6: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Discovering Ollantaytambo Day 7: Machu Picchu, the Sanctuary

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Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu

SPTH Daily Itinerary 7,9< +H`;YLR Departure Dates & Prices :LL4HW(IV]L Day 1: Cusco to Salkantay Lodge in THJO\ Weekly departures - call our office WPJJO\ :VYH`WHTWH Soraypampa, Start Lodge-to-Lodge Hikes for details From $3240 J\ZJV Day 2: Hike to Glacial Lake, Salkantay Lodge Activity Level: 5 Day 3: Hike to Rio Blanco Valley, Vilcabamba Very comfortable but Range, Wayra Lodge Comfort Level: physically challenging. 7 days over 9,000 feet. Fact File Day 4: Huayraccmachay to Colpa Lodge • 7 land days at Collpapampa Accommodations • Maximum 12 travelers Day 5: Hike Santa Teresa River Comfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms. • Start and finish in Cusco Valley,Llactapata Inca Trail, Lucmabamba Peru offers some of the most ­impressive • All meals included Village, Lucma Lodge ­archaeological sites in the world and equally Lucabamba to Machu Picchu Pueblo Highlights Day 6: ­stunning opportunities to hike past ­breathtaking (Formerly Known as Aguas Calientes) • Exclusive & remote lodge to lodge trekking mountain peaks, glacial lakes and lush river ­valleys. Explore Machu Picchu, Train • Machu Picchu - UNESCO- Ancient Day 7: Trek in the highest mountain range outside of the to Ollantaytambo Wonder of the World ­Himalayas, the Cordillera Blanca with 22 ­summits of over 19,000 feet. No Peru hiking adventure is complete without hiking a true Inca trail. Our ­ultimate 6-day lodge-to-lodge ­Salkantay Inca Trail will give you that journey, ­culminating in a visit to the UNESCO World heritage site of Machu Picchu. Our 7-day lodge-to-lodge trek combines superb scenery, comfortable lodges and great food while avoiding the crowds of the “other” more common Inca trail. Meet the local Quechua of the Andes as we traverse from high Andes to lush river valleys through nine different bio-zones. Discover remote ruins along the trails connecting these ancient routes and end your trekking day in the best of ­ElderTreks’ adventure style - with a glass of wine in a warm jacuzzi! Our Peru trekking program is an adventure on many levels, one of the most ­strenuous and certainly one of the most rewarding.

99 argentina & chile Patagonia & The Lake District

Stunning glaciers, turquoise lakes, extinct Patagonia is a nature lover’s delight for its volcanoes, zodiac adventures, wine tasting and incredibly remote and beautiful scenery and tango lessons are just a few of the amazing unique fauna. Visit Los Glaciares National Park highlights of this Patagonia adventure! and cruise by boat along the Perito Moreno Glacier and cross into Chile to Torres del Paine Begin in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos National Park. Explore the Chilean Lakes Aires, Argentina where we learn the sensuous region and see the vibrant green Petrohue Falls tango and visit the expansive Tigre Delta before flying to Santiago. Explore the sights of by riverboat. Fly to the “end of the world”, Santiago, and enjoy wine tasting in the world- Ushuaia, and explore the Beagle Channel and famous Maipo Valley to round out this amazing Tierra del Fuego National Park. There, we visit a adventure. Magellanic and Gentoo penguin rookery.

100 For Non-hikers

Activity Level: 2 Day 5: Tierra del Fuego, Beagle Channel viña del mar valparaiso Day 6: Penguin Rookery, Gable Island santiago maipo buenos aires Fact File Day 7: To El Calafate valley • 17 land days Day 8: Perito Moreno Glacier ARGENTINA • Maximum 16 travelers Day 9: To Torres del Paine National • Start in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Park CHILE lake South finish in Santiago, Chile Day 10: Nordenskjold and Grey Lakes puerto varas llanquihue Atlantic puerto montt Ocean • All meals included Day 11: To Puerto Natales • Includes 4 internal flights Day 12: To Puerto Varas Highlights Day 13: Volcanoes and Petrohue Rapids Day 14: To Santiago • Perito Moreno Glacier perito Day 15: Valparaiso and Vina del Mar moreno • Torres del Paine N.P. glacier Day 16: Wine Tasting in the Maipo torres el calafate • Visit a working estancia del paine n.p. Valley puerto natales tierra • Tierra del Fuego and the Beagle del fuego n.p. Day 17: Depart Santiago punta arenas Channel ushuaia beagle gable is. • Magellanic and Gentoo penguins Departure Dates & Prices channel • Osorno, Calbuco, Puntiagudo and Jan 07 – Jan 23, 2017 - $7495 USD Tronador Volcanoes Jan 10 – Jan 26, 2018 - $7695 USD • Wine tasting in the Maipo Valley Extension Comfort Level Iguazu Falls Daily Itinerary Some long drives (up to six hours). 3 land days: With 275 cascades spread in a Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, horseshoe shape, the water falls 264 feet in Argentina Accommodations a thunderous roar. See it from the Brazilian and Argentine sides. Start and finish in Day 2: Buenos Aires City Sites Comfortable hotels with private Iguazu. Day 3: Tigre Delta bathrooms. Price: from $1295 USD Day 4: Fly to Ushuaia, End of The Easter Island See page 107 World Museum

Perito Moreno glacier

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Experience Patagonia’s most stunning panoramas and see Perito Moreno Glacier up close, one of the by vehicle, by boat and during spectacular hikes. greatest natural attractions in the Americas. What makes this trip different from our Patagonia Crossing into Chile, we drive to Torres del Paine Hiking trip is a much greater focus on wildlife, in National Park to enjoy hikes up to the viewpoint search of feral horses, the elusive puma, humpback to take in the awesome granite spires of the Blue whales and penguins. Our 18-day active adventure Towers. Enjoy superb hiking and wildlife. travels through one of the planet’s wildest spaces. From Punta Arenas, our journey includes We begin by exploring the impressive capital of excursions in search of whales and penguins before Buenos Aires, before flying to El Calafate. Enjoy three returning to Punta Arenas, where our journey nights in the Fitz Roy region of Glacier National concludes. Park hiking through gorges, alongside glaciers and through forests to approach the famed Mount Fitz Roy. Explore Glacier National Park, (UNESCO)

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Activity Level: 5 Daily Itinerary buenos aires Fact File Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina • 18 land days Day 2: Buenos Aires City Sites • Maximum 16 travelers Day 3: Urban Trek and Costanera Sur • Start in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ecological Reserve. finish in Punta Arenas, Chile Day 4: To El Chalten, Fitz Roy Massif • All meals included Day 5: Trek to Mount Fitz Roy • Includes 2 internal flights Day 6: Hike to Laguna Torre Highlights Day 7: Perito Moreno Glacier Day 8: Life on the Estancia • Enjoy the architecture and sophistication of Buenos Aires Day 9: To Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

• Hike to Mount Fitz Roy area CHILE Day 10: Torres del Paine Trekking - In ARGENTINA • Explore Perito Moreno Glacier glacier Search of Feral Horses national • Hike in Torres del Paine with park fitz roy Day 11: Torres del Paine Trekking - laguna torre stunning vistas eco camp The Towers el calafate • Penguins and whales at the Day 12: Torres del Paine Trekking - In torres del Strait of Magellan paine n.p. puerto natales Search of the Elusive Puma • Experience a working estancia punta Day 13: Torres del Paine Trekking - arenas • Search for Feral Horses and Lazo Webber (Views of the Horns) Pumas in Torres del Paine Day 14: To Puerto Natales Day 15: To Punta Arenas; Sites and Sara Brown Museum Day 16: Strait of Magellan, Humpback Whales Day 17: Magellanic Penguin Colony Day 18: Depart Punta Arenas Departure Dates & Prices Mar 02 – Mar 19, 2018 - $9495 USD Comfort Level Some rough roads and long drives. Windy and cool hiking conditions. Accommodations Comfortable accommodations. 4 nights at EcoCamp in Torres del Paine featuring large 2 person domes with floors, twin beds and private ensuite bathroom.

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Travel to the end of the world and famed Mount Fitz Roy. experience the most stunning panoramas Explore Glacier National Park - a UNESCO on earth - snow-capped peaks, arid plateaus, World Heritage site - and spend a full day along crashing glaciers and turquoise lakes are among the edge of the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the Patagonia’s greatest natural wonders. Our 16-day greatest natural attractions in the Americas. adventure travels through one of the planet’s wildest spaces, revealing nature in its primordial Crossing into Chile, breathe the “cleanest splendor. air in the world” at Torres del Paine National Park. Hike up to the viewpoint to take in the We begin by exploring the sophisticated capital awesome granite spires of the Blue Towers and of Buenos Aires, before flying to El Calafate. the stunning scenery of the Paine Massif. Our Spend three nights in the Fitz Roy area of Glacier journey concludes in Punta Arenas. National Park hiking through gorges, alongside glaciers and through forests to approach the

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Activity Level: 5 Day 3: Tigre Delta Day 4: To El Chalten, Fitz Roy Massif Fact File Day 5: Trek to Mount Fitz Roy • 16 land days Day 6: Hike to Laguna Torre • Maximum 16 travelers Day 7: Eco Camp, Las Colonias Peninsula • Start in Buenos Aires, Argentina, finish in Punta Arenas, Chile Day 8: Eco Camp • All meals included Day 9: Perito Moreno Glacier CHILE

ARGENTINA buenos • Includes 1 internal flight Day 10: Life on the Estancia aires glacier Day 11: To Torres Del Paine National national Highlights Park park fitz roy • Buenos Aires tour Day 12: Grey Glaciers, Pehoe Lake, eco camp el calafate • Hike to Mount Fitz Roy area Salto Grande • Explore Perito Moreno Glacier torres del Day 13: Trek in Torres del Paine paine n.p. • Hike in Torres del Paine National Park, Tower Peak Views • Penguins at the Strait of Magellan Day 14: To Punta Arenas punta arenas Daily Itinerary Day 15: Penguin Reserve, Exploring Punta Arenas Including the Sara Brown Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, Museum Argentina Day 16: Depart Punta Arenas Day 2: Buenos Aires Departure Dates & Prices Jan 28 – Feb 12, 2017 - $6295 USD Nov 05 – Nov 20, 2017 - $6295 USD Jan 28 – Feb 12, 2018 - $6295 USD Comfort Level Some rough roads and long drives. Windy and cool hiking conditions. Accommodations Comfortable accommodations with private washrooms including 4 nights in an Eco- Camp in large 2 person domes with floors and twin beds.

Extensions Peru - Cultural Journey - Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 98 Peru - Hiking the Inca Trail- Lodge to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 99 Iguazu Falls See page 101

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Atacama Desert, Moon Valley

Visit four South American countries - Colorado, Valley of the Moon as well as the Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Bolivia: regions parks of Talampaya, Ishigualasto. with fascinating indigenous cultures, active What makes this journey even more volcanos and geysers, sublime landscapes and impressive is the fact that most of these snow-capped peaks. Walk through numerous destinations remain virtually undiscovered by pre-Columbian villages and ruins, visit superb tourists. wine regions and search for guanaco and vicuna herds roaming the high altiplano. Drive over spectacular Andean passes and remote gorges and valleys dotted by estancias (ranches). Enjoy the surreal landscape of the Atacama - including Tatio Geysers, Laguna

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Activity Level: 2/3 Daily Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Buenos CHILE BOLIVIA Fact File Aires LAGUNA COLORADA • 22 land days Day 2: Buenos Aires city CALAMA PARAGUAY • Maximum 16 travelers Sites • Start in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Day 3: Ferry Crossing to atacama PURMAMARCA finish in Santiago, Chile desert Colonia, Uruguay SALTA • All meals included • Includes 2 internal flights Day 4: Fly to San Juan, CACHI Villa Union ARGENTINA BELEN Highlights Day 5: Talampaya National san juan • Explore Colonia, Buenos Aires, Park URUGUAY Cachi, Salta and San Pedro de Day 6: The Triassic Park of TALAMPAYA & ISCHIGUALASTO Atacama Ischigualasto N. PARKS COLONIA • Talampaya National Park Day 7: Miranda Gorge, • Shincal Inca Ruins Mythical Inca Ruins of SANTIAGO BUENOS AIRES • Porvenir Winery Shincal • Traverse the Andes Day 8: The Indian Ruins of Departure Dates & Prices • Atacama Desert Quilmes • Valley of the Moon Mar 18 – Apr 08, 2017 - $7995 USD Day 9: Quebrada de Las Conchas, Wine • Tatio Geysers $7995 USD Vineyards of Cafayate Mar 21 – Apr 11, 2018 - • Laguna Colorada • Search for Andean condors, Day 10: Cafayate - Wine Experience Comfort Level Day 11: Las Flechas Gorge, Town of flamingos, caracara, guanacos, 5 days over 9,000 ft. Some rough/dusty, Cachi vicunas, foxes and wildlife of the winding roads and long drives. altiplano Day 12: Cachi - Los Cardones National Park - Salta Accommodations Talampaya Day 13: Salta Comfortable hotels/lodges with private National Park Day 14: Humahuaca Gorge, bathrooms. Purmamarca Extension Day 15: The Indigenous Villages of the Easter Island 5 land days: Visit this North isolated volcanic island known for the Day 16: Traversing the Andes large sculpted heads found throughout Day 17: The Atacama Desert, Moon the island. Valley Start and finish in Hanga Roa. Day 18: The Atacama Desert, Tatio Price: from $1395 USD Geysers Iguazu Falls See page 101 Day 19: Bolivia: Mud pools and the Peru - Cultural Journey - Lodge to Flamingos of Laguna Colorada Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 98 Day 20: Puritama Hotsprings Peru - Hiking the Inca Trail- Lodge to Day 21: Drive to Calama, Fly to Lodge to Machu Picchu See page 99 Santiago Day 22: Depart Santiago

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Colombia is now ready to welcome adventure travelers! Andean market in Silvia, and be impressed by superb sites This beautiful country is primed to share its ancient and and colonial architecture in the Andean towns of Villa de colonial heritage, its abundant natural beauty and a sincere Leyva, Bogota (including the Gold museum), Popoyan and warmth that makes everyone feel genuinely welcome. Barichara. The crown jewel is Cartagena on the coast which is arguably the most beautiful colonial city in the Americas. ElderTreks’ 21 day adventure takes you from the Colonial gems of the Andes to the lush untamed jungle of The ancient statues of San Agustin are numerous (over the Amazon to pristine coastal regions. In the Amazon, 600 in total) and mysterious. No one knows who created enjoy the exotic wildlife including a plethora of birdlife, them or why. Dating from 1000 to 5000 years, the statues primates, caimen, and of course, keeping an eye out for grey depict people, animals, pregnant women, monsters and and pink dolphins. even combines people and animals. The tallest is 21’ high and there are many burial sites. A trip to Colombia would not be complete without a visit to a coffee plantation and hacienda. Savour the beautiful Enjoy coastal stops in Tayrona National Park while surroundings of Pereira, one of the premier coffee regions staying at the unique ecohabs, one of many beautiful and in the world. Enjoy a day of hiking (or optional horseback tranquil experiences during your adventure to Colombia. riding) in the spectacular Cocora Valley. Visit a traditional

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Activity Level: 2 Daily Itinerary ;H`YVUH57 :HU[H4HY[H Fact File Day 1: Arrival in Bogota *HY[HNLUH Day 2: Exploring the Salt • 21 land days Cathedral of Zipaquira, Gold =LULa\LSH )\JHYHTHUNH • Start in Bogota; finish in Cartagena Museum & Colonial Bogota )HYPJOHYH • Includes all meals Day 3: Amazon Adventure: Fly • Includes 6 internal flights to Leticia, Boat to Puerto Narino *VJVYH =PSSHKL3L`]H =HSSL` Day 4: To Tarapoto Lake, Search 7LYLPYH Highlights )VNV[H for Grey & Pink Dolphins • Explore Cartagena - arguably the :PS]H *VSVTIPH Day 5: Marasha Reserve, to most beautiful colonial city in the Leticia 7VWH`HU :HU(N\Z[PU Americas Day 6: Fly to Pereira, Coffee • Visit the gold museum in Bogota Region • Search for exotic wildlife in the Colombia’s Coffee Region Amazon Day 7: • Visit a traditional ‘colorful’ Andean Day 8: Walk or Horseback in Stunning Cocora Valley market 7\LY[V5HYPUV • Learn about coffee production at a Day 9: To Popayan; Indigenous (THaVU 3L[PJPH coffee plantation Andean Market of Silvia • See the colonial gems of Villa de Day 10: Exploring the Colonial Leyva, Popoyan and Barichara Charm of Popayan Comfort Level • Relax or hike in Tayrona National Day 11: Drive Over the Andeas to San Agustin Some long drives on dirt roads. Park Day 12: Ancient & Mysterious Statues of • Explore the mysterious, ancient San Agustin Accommodations stone statues of San Agustin Day 13: Drive and Fly to Bucaramanga Comfortable hotels with private Day 14: To Colonial Barichara - One of bathrooms. Colombia’s Most Beautiful Villages Colonial Cartagena Days 15-16: Hike Camino Real, to Villa De Leyva Day 17: Fly to Santa Marta, Ecohabs in Tayrona N. P. Day 18: Tayrona National Park, to Cartagena Day 19: Cartagena - Colombia’s Colonial Gem Day 20: Cartagena - Afrocolombian Neighbourhood of La Boquilla by Canoe Day 21: Depart Cartagena Departure Dates & Prices Mar 06 – Mar 26, 2017 - $6995 USD Sep 18 – Oct 08, 2017 - $6995 USD Mar 05 – Mar 25, 2018 - $6995 USD Sep 17 – Oct 07, 2018 - $6995 USD Hundreds of mysterious, ancient statues of San Augustin

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Hear the thunder of Iguazu Falls and view the wildlife by day and rest comfortably in an ecolodge by turquoise lagoons of Bonita; travel to the Pantanal, night. Explore the unique ‘planned’ capital of Brasilia one of the richest biological zones on earth; Explore and the beautiful and historic city of Salvador. the capital of Brasilia, cultural Sao Paulo and the We cruise along the Amazon aboard a comfortable historic African roots of Salvador. Cruise along the riverboat. The Amazon Basin is a river-sea and vast gentle tributaries of the Amazon and finish the forest covering over half of Brazil. The region is one journey in Rio, one of the world’s most beautiful of the earth’s greatest natural masterpieces and cities. features 50,000 miles of navigable waterways, the Our journey starts at arguably the most beautiful earth’s largest forest and over 15,000 animal species. waterfalls in the world, Iguazu Falls, with a panoramic Changing scene from Brazil’s natural wonders, we view from the Brazilian side and an up-close, misty move to the urban highlights of Rio de Janeiro to look from the Argentinian side. Explore Sao Paulo explore one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant before heading to the caves and turquoise blue cities. lagoons of Bonito. In the Pantanal, we search for

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Includes 3 day Amazon River Safari

Activity Level: 2 Day 5: Fly to Campo Grande, to Bonito MANAUS Fact File Day 6: Blue Lagoon Grotto, • 20 land days Estancia Mimosa • Maximum 16 travelers Day 7: Sucuri River, Buraco Das AMAZON • Start in Iguazu and finish in Rio Araras, to Pantanal • All meals included Day 8: Wildlife of the Pantanal- World’s Largest Wetland Highlights Day 9: Wildlife of the Pantanal BRAZIL • Iguazu Falls - view from Brazilian Day 10: Fly to Brasilia and Argentinian sides salvador Day 11: Exploring Brasilia, Fly to brasilia • View the caves and blue lagoons of Manaus Bonito bolivia Day 12: Manaus, Indigenous Pantanal • Visit Brasilia, Sao Paulo and Salvador Community, Pink River Dolphins • Pantanal premier wildlife viewing bonito Day 13: Manaus City Tour, rio de • Enjoy 3-day Amazon cruise aboard Amazon River Safari paraguay iguazu janeiro your floating hotel falls Day 14: Amazon River Safari • Explore the sites of Rio de Janeiro sao paulo Day 15: Return to Manaus, Opera Daily Itinerary House, Fly to Salvador Day 1: Arrival Iguazu Falls, Brazil Day 16: Full Day Historical Tour of Salvador Salvador Day 2: Iguazu Falls - Argentine Side da Bahia Day 17: Explore Salvador, Fly to Rio de Day 3: Iguazu Falls - Brazilian Side, Janeiro Three Borders Landmark, Fly to Sao Day 18: Rio - One of the World’s Most Paulo Beautiful Cities Sao Paulo - Cultural Capital of Day 4: Day 19: Rio de Janeiro - Corcovado, Brazil Tijuca Forest Day 20: Depart Rio de Janeiro Our Amazon floating hotel Departure Dates & Prices Sep 20 – Oct 09, 2017 - $8595 USD Sep 19 – Oct 08, 2018 - $8595 USD Domestic flights are not included in the tour price. Contact ElderTreks to book the internal flights. Salvador da Bahia Comfort Level Some rough roads and long travel days. Accommodations Comfortable hotels and lodges with private bathroom. Features 2 nights aboard Amazon Clipper (a riverboat).

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This natural history sailing trip explores the Gwaii spectacular adventure you will have the opportunity to Haanas National Park Reserve, in the southern islands visit sacred sites, feel the solitude of the wilderness, and of Haida Gwaii. These islands form a unique archipelago experience the wildlife and Haida culture. situated (50 miles/80 kilometers) west of Prince Rupert on British Columbia’s Northwest coast. Often referred to as The SV Bluewater Canada’s own ‘Galapagos’, the islands of Haida Gwaii have a unique vegetation, wildlife and cultural history that has The SV Bluewater is a brand new, custom 82-foot ketch, evolved in relative isolation over the last several thousand launching in 2017. years. The boat’s design, safety and comfort make it Evidence suggests that parts of the islands remained particularly well-suited for providing wildlife and wilderness unglaciated during the last 10,000 years, offering refuge trips for 12-14 guests. It features 8 private cabins (double for animals and plants. The area is geologically active and occupancy), 6 larger upper cabins and 2 lower berths - each has seen massive fluctuations in sea level. The islands are with their own ensuite bathroom - a large comfortable the epicenter of Haida culture and SGang Gwaay has been lounge with an extensive library, and a well-equipped galley. honored with a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During this

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Activity Level: 2 Daily Itinerary Fact File Day 1: Arrive in Sandspit, Overnight Skidegate Day 2: Haida Heritage Centre, Board • 9 or 10 days (8 sailing days) the Yacht - Skidegate Haida Reserve • Maximum 14 travelers moresby Longhouses and Totems; Traditional camp • Start & finish in Sandspit Lunch at a Local Home; Moresby Island; burnaby • All meals on board included Board the SV Bluewater and Set Sail narrows Day 3: Depart Moresby Camp Highlights Day 4: Sailing in the Queen Charlotte • Visit SGang Gwaay - world’s best Islands - Tanu, Lyell Island burnaby standing collection of original Totem Day 5: Sailing in the Queen Charlotte narrows Poles Islands - Juan Perez Sound • Visit Hotspring Island Day 6: Burnaby Narrows • Discover Haida culture and history Day 7: Ninstints, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Go whale watching and wildlife Day 8: Ikeda Cove, Hot Springs Island Totems of viewing SGang Gwaay Day 9: Bischoff Islands, Darwin Sound (Ninstints) Day 10: Return to Sandspit, Departure Ninstints Departure Dates & Prices Comfort Level * May 8 - May 17, 2017 Sea can be rough. Zodiac landings * May 15 - May 24, 2017 required. * May 24 - Jun 02, 2017 Accommodations * Jun 01 - Jun 10, 2017 * Jun 09 - Jun 18, 2017 Aboard the brand new SV Bluewater, featuring 8 cabins, all with ensuite bathroom facilities. * Jun 17 - Jun 26, 2017 † Jun 26 - Jul 04, 2017 † Jul 03 - Jul 11, 2017 SV Bluewater † Jul 10 - Jul 18, 2017 rendering † Jul 17 - Jul 25, 2017 † Jul 25 - Aug 02, 2017 † Aug 01 - Aug 09, 2017 † Aug 08 - Aug 16, 2017 † Aug 15 - Aug 23, 2017 * 10 day itinerary - $6855 CAD † 9 day itinerary - $6250 CAD Please call for USD price. Based on twin share accommodation. Plus $100 CAD Sustainability Fee. Plus 13% HST (Sales Tax). Price includes the park entry fee. Not exclusive to ElderTreks, other international passengers may be onboard.

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Choose the hikes which match your ability, from easy to challenging.

Imagine hiking in a pristine area surrounded by stunning and encounter no one else, as you are simply that remote, making it almost surreal landscapes in the Canadian Rockies. Your accommodation is in impossible for anyone to get to the places our helicopter takes us to. comfortable lodges. Your guides are fully certified, professional mountain A typical day of heli-hiking: After a great sleep and hearty breakfast, guides with years of training and experience. YOU choose how rigorous our helicopter delivers us to one of several possible starting points. We set or how relaxing your day will be. And the final touch...you are delivered out hiking and exploring, always at a comfortable pace, with long or short, and picked up from this magical wilderness by helicopter. The scenery, the strenuous or leisurely hikes to choose from. Our guests, not our guides, service, the experience does not get any better. Welcome to heli-hiking. set the pace. Our guides are in constant communication with the lodge’s We are offering a superb 7-day heli-hiking journey in the Columbia helicopter, so we may take two or three different hikes during the day. Our Mountain Range. Located on the western side of the great swash of golden rule is flexibility and adaptability. the Rocky Mountain Trench, the Columbia’s are technically not part of Each day we immerse ourselves into a different terrains, which could the Rockies, but run parallel to it and are a stunning and little-known include being dropped in a meadow beneath a stupendous glacial cirque for collection of peaks and ranges. a morning hike followed by a picnic lunch. With the help of our helicopter, Older than the Rockies by a couple of hundred million years, we begin our traverse around a cobalt lake, all the time soaking in the comparable to them in height and fully their equal in majesty, the mountain beauty and solitude. In the late afternoon, we fly back to the Columbia Range attracts only a tiny fraction of the Rockies visitors. lodge for a massage, an outdoor hot tub soak or a sauna, a well earned, Why? A simple reason: it’s very hard to get to. Only the most inspired, beautifully prepared dinner, and some story swapping while sipping wine experienced and stubborn backpackers are able to bushwhack their way to by the fireplace in our comfortable lodge. the dazzling heights, which we attain with ease, thanks to our helicopters. We hope you can join us and enjoy the magic that is heli-hiking. No trails, no campgrounds, no pre-packaged view spots. Expect to

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Activity Level: 1-5 YVJR` Flexible. You choose your activity level. TV\U[HPUZ HSILY[H SHRL Facts & Highlights JVS\TIPH IVIIPL SV\PZL TV\U[HPUZ I\YUZ • 7 land days SVKNL IHUMM • Start and finish in Banff, Alberta • All meals included IVIIPLI\YUZ • Includes shuttle from Banff to YHUNL JHSNHY` helipad and helicopter flight to/from I\NHIVV lodges SVKNL • Hike in pristine, remote wilderness IYP[PZO JVS\TIPH I\NHIVV • Helicopter flights to/from lodges to YHUNL hiking areas • Tailor your own hikes - easy or hard, long or short Departure Dates & Prices Dates are not exclusive to ElderTreks. Jul 15 - Jul 21, 2017 ^HZOPUN[VUBased on twin share accommodation. Daily Itinerary Jul 18 - Jul 24, 2017 Please call for USD pricing. Day 1: Depart from Banff by bus Jul 21 - Jul 27, 2017 - F Plus 13% sales tax (HST) to helipad; helicopter flight to your Aug 02 - Aug 08, 2017 Mandatory pre-night in Banff. Please lodge in the Bobbie Burns range; Aug 08 - Aug 14, 2017 - F consult a trip specialist to book. afternoon helicopter and hike Aug 14 - Aug 20, 2017 Comfort Level Days 2-3: Full days of heli-hiking; Aug 20 - Aug 26, 2017 Terrain varies depending on hikes exploring the Bobbie Burns range Aug 23 - Aug 29, 2017 chosen by you. Day 4: Fly to Grizzly Ridge and Trek Aug 26 - Sep 01, 2017 to the Bugaboo Lodge Aug 29 - Sep 04, 2017 Accommodations Days 5-6: Heli-hiking; Exploring 2017 Price: $6215 CAD 2 comfortable lodges in the mountains, all the Bugaboos F - Family departure rooms with private bathrooms. Day 7: Depart by helicopter to the helipad; bus to Banff or Calgary airport

View from the lodge

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Daily newfoundland Gannet colony st. john’s Itinerary south coast Day 1: Quebec City quebec Day 2: Saguenay gaspé saint Fjord pierre lower Day 3: Lower Saint st. lawrence Île magdalene bonaventure islands Lawrence saguenay park fiord cape Day 4: Mingan P.E.I breton is. Archipelago National quebec Park Reserve city Day 5: Forillon National Park / Gaspé Activity Level: 1 Day 6: Île Bonaventure National Park / Percé Fact File Day 7: Magdalen Islands, QC • 10 Days Day 8: Cape Breton Island • Start in Québec City, finish in Saint Day 9: Expedition Stop Pierre, France Day 10: Saint-Pierre, France Accommodations • All meals on board included Refer to pg. 133 for ship amenities. • Travel aboard the Ocean Endeavour Departure Dates & Prices Ocean Endeavour Highlights One of National Geographic Traveller’s • Experience Québec’s unique history and Jun 25 - Jul 04, 2017 50 Tours of a Lifetime, Mighty Saint culture triple from - $ 3595 USD Lawrence incorporates the stunning • Enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Breton interior twin from - $4895 USD coastal regions of the Gulf of Saint Island exterior twin from - $6195 USD Lawrence, including the Gaspé, the • Search for the largest animal on earth- main twin from - $7195 USD Magdalen Islands, Cape Breton, and the blue whale comfort twin from - Saint-Pierre. • Sail the Saguenay, spectacular feeding $8195 USD ground for marine and bird species Call for complete prices. Some of the best whale watching in • See one of the world’s largest gannet Does not include $250 Discovery Fee. Canada is concentrated between the high cliffs of Saguenay Fjord, while Forillon colonies; over 50,000 pairs Seas can be rough. Wet Comfort Level: National Park and Île-Bonaventure • Photograph the famous red cliffs of the and dry zodiac landings required. Magdalen Islands Provincial Park offer spectacular wild- life opportunities, including numerous migrating seabirds. The Magdalen Islands’ mix of Acadian and English influences and a history of more than four hundred shipwrecks are among their unique fea- tures. We’ll stop at Cape Breton, famed for its rocky shores, glacial valleys, and barren headlands, before visiting Prince Edward Island-Canada’s smallest prov- ince, and the birthplace of confederation. We bring our voyage to a close at Saint- Pierre. The last remaining outpost of New France, this charming settlement boasts fine wine, good cheese and French fash- ion-just off the coast of Newfoundland. Beluga whale

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labrador l’anse aux meadows Daily Itinerary Puffin Day 1: St. John’s, Newfoundland red conche bay Days 3-4: Northeast Coast Day 4: L’Anse Aux Meadows trinity bay Day 5: Red Bay gros newfoundland morne Day 6: Woody Point / Gros Morne NP st. john’s miawpukek National Park Days 7-8: South Coast Day 9: Miawpukek (Conne River) south st. pierre, coast france Day 10: Saint-Pierre, FR Day 11: St. John’s, Newfoundland

Activity Level: 1 Departure Dates & prices This summer sailing is ideally timed for viewing Ocean Endeavour whales, icebergs, and breeding seabirds. At Gros Fact File Morne, the planet’s mantle frames fjords that would • 11 Days Jun 05 - Jun 15, 2017 be at home in Norway; on the Avalon Peninsula, a • Start and Finish in St. John’s triple from - $4995 USD chunk of what was once Africa meets remnants of • All meals on board included interior twin from - $6395 USD the Appalachian Mountains. We will visit Red Bay • Travel aboard the Ocean Endeavour exterior twin from - $7695 USD UNESCO World Heritage Site, learn about the Viking main twin from - $8895 USD history in North America at L’Anse aux Meadows, and Highlights comfort twin from - $ 10095 USD enjoy a taste of the Mi’kmaq culture in Conne River. • Roam the magical streets of St. John’s, Starting and ending in historic St. John’s, we experi- the oldest city in North America Call for complete prices. Prices exclude $250 Discovery Fee. ence Newfoundland’s lively culture and dramatic • Explore the phenomenal landscapes of scenery in daily expedition stops. A visit to the French Gros Morne National Park Comfort Level: Seas can be rough. island of Saint-Pierre completes the adventure. The • Share the warmth of a classic Wet and dry zodiac landings required. welcome we receive in Newfoundland’s outport com- Newfoundland ‘kitchen party’ Accommodations munities is warm and genuine; the music and stories • Hear traditional stories and songs from Refer to pg. 133 for ship amenities. unforgettable. Experience the province’s legendary our talented leaders music, food, and hospitality the way it was meant to • View icebergs and whales at an optimal be experienced—by sea. time of the year

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