Small-Group & Small-Ship Adventures 2020-2021
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SMALL-GROUP & SMALL-SHIP ADVENTURES 2020-2021 CELEBRATING 40 YEARS IN EXPEDITION TRAVEL © Axel Fassio © Enrique Couve WELCOME We invite you to come explore with us! 1 Our Mission 6 World Class Expedition Staff LATIN AMERICA EXPEDITIONS 10 Amazon Voyage 20 Galapagos Voyage 30 Machu Picchu & Cusco 32 Costa Rica 34 Brazil’s Pantanal & Amazon 36 Patagonia 38 Wine & Wildlife of Chile & Argentina 40 Bolivia & Chile’s Atacama Desert 42 Wild Colombia 44 Iconic South America 46 Western Cuba & Havana WILDLIFE SAFARIS: AFRICA & INDIA 50 Tanzania with the Great Migration 52 Kenya & Tanzania Safari 54 Uganda: A Primate Paradise 56 Namibia Under Canvas 58 Signature Botswana 60 India Wildlife Safari 62 Custom Travel 64 More Ways to Explore 68 2020-2021 Expedition Calendar 70 Reservation Information Join our online community of nature travelers. Stay up to date with our latest offers, reports from the field and be the first to know about new expeditions. The International Expeditions logo, logotype and tagline “Discover Your True Nature” are Trademarks of International Expeditions © 2020 CST: 2045230-20C “This was my fifth trip with International Expeditions and I have yet to be disappointed. Each trip has been wonderful! I especially appreciate that the naturalists are so well informed, friendly and patient with all of us… an amazingly generous staff.” PAMELA C. “This was our first time traveling with International Expeditions… You will be hard to beat! The total experience of a beautiful part of the world enhanced by the experience and expertise of all of IE’s staff and accommodation arrangements.” MARY C. From chatting about daily life with a village family to exploring breathtaking natural areas, every IE journey offers moments of unscripted wonder. 2 International Expeditions | Our Mission OUR MISSION AT INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS, is to stimulate an interest in, develop an understanding of and create an appreciation for Earth’s most compelling natural and cultural wonders. Immersive, authentic travel ensures you do more than simply check a place off of your list; it weaves tales of adventure and friends met along the way into your own personal story. For the last 40 years, we’ve believed that true ecotravel embraces the cultures, current events, daily lives, foods, nature and wildlife of our world. This is how you gain a deep understanding of the entire environment and become inspired by our wild world — © John Murphy how you discover your true nature. DISCOVERY IS THE CORE of an International Expeditions’ journey, gained through moments of soul- stirring adventure and quiet reflection as what started as a mere vacation becomes an inspiring exploration. Whether your travel style is an intimate small-ship voyage or an active adventure for the entire family, we have poured decades of expertise — and a lifetime of passion — into connecting you to your world, your way. YOU CAN VACATION ANYWHERE. At International Expeditions, we help you explore elsewhere... journeying deep into the heart of our world’s natural nirvanas. Join us where endangered species exist alongside famed wine and cuisine, and modern luxuries and technology mingle with vibrant tribal customs. OUR COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION. With an unending dedication to preserving the natural habitats Gomez Michael © of the places we visit and a deep passion for preserving and improving life for the people in those communities, International Expeditions has a long history of both founding and funding conservation initiatives. Just by traveling with IE, you are contributing to 9 conservation and community projects in six countries — providing school supplies for children in Peru; raising awareness for Bengal tiger protection; building water treatment plants in the Amazon and more. Adopt-a-School East African Wild Life Amazon Medical Clinic Society Amazon Clean Water Travel Foundation’s Project Masai Mara Project Amazon Center International Galapagos for Environmental Tour Operators Education & Research Association (ACEER) Tiger Trust WHAT KIND OF EXPLORER ARE YOU? An expedition is a journey, often of epic proportions. Many believe that the world has been explored, that all the great journeys have already been undertaken, but that is not so. Yes, the surface has been skimmed and maps charted, but today’s travelers can delve deeper, and still find the sense of wonder and spirit of discovery that drove the explorers of old. © Jack Grove We believe that deep, inquisitive exploration reveals great treasures — new insights about ourselves and our world — and that the farther you go, the more meaning, enrichment and joy you’ll find. IE guests return home shaped by their travels, transformed by encounters with unfamiliar cultures, environments and wildlife. Transformation starts with exploration: what horizons are you looking to cross? What excites you, engages you, fulfills and delights you? International Expeditions can take you to an exhilarating array of destinations at the edge of the map and the end of your comfort zone. We craft immersive experiences and unforgettable encounters for all manner of inquisitive, passionate travelers. What kind of explorer are you? How do you long to travel? Share your travel dreams, tell us your preferences, lay out your bucket list and allow us to recommend, or build from scratch, the journey of a lifetime. Expedition travel is experiential travel. At IE, we believe in the power of immersive, experiential travel and its ability to shape your story — your life — in the most intimate and personal manner. Our mission is to transform lives through travel. Tell us more. Take that first step. Unleash your inner explorer. “I thoroughly enjoyed the Amazon, from seeing wildlife to learning about the river people. I was very impressed with the individual attention which began when we were met in Lima and continued to the end of the trip. Also impressive was the many skills of the IE staff — cooking, guiding, playing musical instruments, singing, handling people and children. The Amazon Voyage was far beyond my expectations.” MINA N. © John Murphy 6 International Expeditions | Expert Naturalist Guides LED BY CURIOSITY… GUIDED BY EXPERTS Who you travel with can greatly enhance your experience. 40 years ago, International Expeditions began pioneering nature-focused, small-group options. It is these four decades of insight and expertise that ensure the mysteries of our world come alive as you float down peaceful tributaries, hike remote trails and hear traditional tales from your local Expedition Leaders. These dedicated, highly educated leaders make certain you walk away understanding the complex relationship between © Charlie Boyd ecosystems, wildlife and those who live their lives in our world’s most delicate environments… a relationship that can only be revealed by those who know it best. © John Murphy “The best part of traveling with International Expeditions is their knowledgeable guides. It is not that they just live in the area, they grew up in the region.” BILL & MITZI A. “(Galapagos) was an amazing journey that exceeded our very high expectations. Boli and Christina were fantastic representatives of IE. The crew of the Evolution also were remarkable, kind, joyous and their interactions with the kids were above and beyond — and genuine!” MATTHEW U. To learn more, visit IEtravel.com 7 LATIN AMERICA Latin America… here you discover lavish swaths of wilderness that protect Earth’s greatest natural and cultural wonders — pristine rainforest, Inca, Chimú, and colonial ruins, misty cloud forests, monkeys, prolific birdlife and much more just waiting to be discovered. A land awash in ancient history, amazing landscapes, abundant wildlife and entrancing cultures, Central and South America offer something for every traveler, whatever your interest. Here, you can scale the colossal peaks of Patagonia and the Andes, step back in time amid the Inca temples of Machu Picchu, go snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands or cruise the jungle waterways of the Amazon River Basin. You'll find reminders of lost civilizations along with vibrant, modern cities. The time of your life awaits down here. All you have to do is find it. “In the variety of its charms and the power of its spell, I know of no place in the world which can compare with it. Not only has it great snow peaks looming above the clouds... it has also, in striking contrast, orchids and tree ferns, delectable beauty of luxurious vegetation, and the mysterious witchery of the jungle.” HIRAM BINGHAM © Mason Fischer AMAZON VOYAGE Greatest Voyage in Natural History Aboard the 36-guest Zafiro Create a lifetime of memories on this amazing voyage — see the joy in the eyes of a village child when you visit their school, savor the enveloping darkness of the jungle, and delight in floating along narrow streams accompanied by pink dolphins. Journey more than 600 miles along the Amazon and its tributaries, visiting three different habitats as you search for monkeys, © Charles Seifried birds, sloths and other mammals. Day 1 • Friday ARRIVE LIMA Iquitos Fly independently to Lima, and overnight at the Costa del Sol Wyndham. Tamishiaco Day 2 • Saturday LIMA / IQUITOS / EMBARK Fly over the Andes to Iquitos, then board the Zafiro, your Río Amazonas home for seven days. Enjoy stargazing and storytelling with Río Marañón your local guides while cruising slowly on the Amazon River Nauta toward the confluence of the Marañon and Ucayali Rivers. (B,L,D) Río Ucayali PACAYA-SAMIRIA Bagazan RESERVE Iquitos Nueva York Days 3-8 • Sunday-Friday