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All Expeditions in Africa
Ultimate Botswana Zambia: Africa's Best Kept Secret Back to Africa with Lex Hes: Safari to Namibia, Botswana, Zambia Azores with Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Canary Islands, and Madeira Classic Uganda: A Primate Paradise Ultimate Botswana Mediterranean Mosaic: Spain, Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily, Greece Zambia: Africa's Best Kept Secret Mali, Burkina Faso & Ghana with Timbuktu Crossroads of Empires Journey through the Red Sea: Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Yemen
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Asia
Orangutans foraging in the vanishing Borneo rain forest; Mongolia, home to the last horse-based people on earth; India’s incomparable tigers; the once-forbidden Buddhist lands of Burma and Laos; the wildlife and exquisite cultural traditions of Japan — with all these, and more, Asia is an inexhaustible treasure-trove of adventure travel experiences.
|  | | Five ‘Stans: Hidden Heart of AsiaDeparts: September 7, 2010 Join Asian cultural expert, Gary Wintz, on a tour through central Asia that reveals the history, people, and natural treasures of some of the least-traveled countries on earth. View architectural gems from the tsarist era in Almaty Kazakhstan. The Silk Road settlement of Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan is surrounded by lush forest, alpine meadows, and glacier-clad peaks. Travel to Uzbekistan and tour the cultural wonders of Tashkent and Samarkand, Tameralane's 14th-century capital, along with the incredible Islamic architecture of Bukhara. Discover soaring mountains and ancient Persian ruins in Tajikistan and the bustling bazaar of Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. | |  | | Western HimalayasDeparts: October 3, 2010 A tapestry of exquisite cultural landmarks and spectacular natural wonders, our journey travels from the splendors of Delhi to the Kashmiri moonscapes of Ladakh and the princely states of the Western Himalayas. From ancient mountaintop monasteries to tidy British hill towns, from chaotic bazaars to the serene Tibetan Buddhist temples of McLeod Ganj, experience the richness of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh religions and the wondrous variety of wildlife in cedar forests and verdant valleys. Our arrival in India’s former “summer capital,” Shimla, coincides with the Dussehera Festival, a journey highlight. Enjoy an optional extension to the Kashmir for a houseboat stay on beautiful Lake Dal. | |  | | Iran: Wonders of PersiaDeparts: November 12, 2010 Our Iran cultural tour takes us back to the dawn of the modern world to discover a fascinating, hospitable country where turbaned clerics and carpet-weaving nomads co-exist in the shadows of architectural masterpieces. Formerly known as Persia, Iran’s turbulent and colorful history was written by its successive rulers, the Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Parthians, Sassanians, and even the British and Russians. Each conquest left its mark and ensured that the Iran of today’s world is a cultural treasure house replete with magnificent ruins, glorious mosques, and a long and varied history. | |  | | Wild India with the Brahmaputra RiverDeparts: November 19, 2010 Travel to India, a country steeped in beauty and diverse wildlife habitats that can equal those of Africa for drama and for profuse concentrations of animals. Our India wildlife safari is led by expert naturalists who reveal thousands of birds, herds of grazing deer, bison, and elephants and, we hope, the elusive tiger. We invite you to join us on an adventure that will unveil an India unseen by most including a private Brahmaputra River cruise. | |  | | Circumnavigation of SumatraDeparts: January 3, 2011 From Singapore, we travel to Sumatra to explore the coastline of Indonesia’s largest island. Our explorations include Gunung Leuser National Park, known for its thriving orangutan population. At Siberut and Nias Islands, we walk along palm-lined beaches and take Zodiacs upriver to traditional villages. From snorkeling over coral reefs, searching for endemic birds, and watching a thrilling stone jumping ceremony to cruising by infamous Krakatoa Island, viewing a demonstration of ikat weaving, and discovering the hidden delights of Indonesian forests-this will be an expedition voyage in the truest sense. | |  | | Burma & LaosDeparts: February 1, 2011 Join us on a Southeast Asia tour through two of the least-explored regions of Indochina: Myanmar (Burma) and Laos. Travel these fascinating Buddhist lands with Gary Wintz, leader, expert on Asia, and member of the Association of Asian Studies (AAS.) Gary specially designed this in-depth cultural tour to include regional highlights such as Rangoon, the ethereal Shwedagon Pagoda, the famous Buddhist caves of Pak Ou, a Pandaw cruise on the Irrawaddy River, the Golden Triangle, and a cruise on the Mekong River to the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang. | |  | | Snow Monkeys and CranesDeparts: February 2, 2011 Our Snow Monkeys and Cranes expeditions provide opportunities to enjoy a Japan that few Westerners experience: Japan in winter. For photographers and aficionados of wildlife, people, and Japanese culture, these will be memorable departures full of snow-filled landscapes punctuated by troops of dancing red-crowned cranes, flocks of sea eagles, and bathing snow monkeys. | |  | | Sands of Time: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar & OmanDeparts: February 17, 2011 Experience a region of visual contrasts on our cultural expedition cruise through the Arabian Gulf. Explore the city-states of the United Arab Emirates, the fabled Sultanate of Oman—where we visit Job’s Tomb in Salalah—and the tiny, but powerful countries of Bahrain and Qatar. From sculpted fjords and rugged island landscapes to architectural wonders, from bustling souks and camel markets to serene mosques and desert oases, our journey aboard the Clipper Odyssey is a multi-faceted revelation brought to life by our team of expert leaders and lectures. | |  | | Iran: Wonders of PersiaDeparts: March 3, 2011 Our Iran cultural tour takes us back to the dawn of the modern world to discover a fascinating, hospitable country where turbaned clerics and carpet-weaving nomads co-exist in the shadows of architectural masterpieces. Formerly known as Persia, Iran’s turbulent and colorful history was written by its successive rulers, the Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Parthians, Sassanians, and even the British and Russians. Each conquest left its mark and ensured that the Iran of today’s world is a cultural treasure house replete with magnificent ruins, glorious mosques, and a long and varied history. | |  | | Bhutan: Trek Through a Himalayan KingdomDeparts: April 10, 2011 Bhutan is a colorful patchwork of moving images—yak herders, rhododendron forests, snowcapped peaks, alpine meadows, rare birds and animals, intricate temples—and there is no better way to see this enigmatic land than on a Bhutan trekking adventure. Accompanied by acclaimed Asia expert Gary Wintz, we spend 14 days trekking to ancient monasteries, nature preserves, and sacred spaces in a country nearly unknown to Western travelers. A highlight of our trip includes a visit to Tiger's Nest, one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan. | |  | | Five 'Stans: Hidden Heart of AsiaDeparts: May 3, 2011 Our Central Asia expedition visits these former Soviet republics (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan) and reveals the history, people, and natural treasures of some of the least-traveled countries on Earth. Our 18-day journey showcases outstanding Islamic architecture; bustling bazaars; dramatic landscapes, from rugged mountains to desert steppes roamed by nomadic horsemen; and fabled Samarkand, once the seat of power of the Mongol conqueror, Tamerlane. | |  | | Mongolia: Land of Chinggis KhaanDeparts: August 21, 2011 Our Mongolia expedition uses a combination of planes, 4x4 vehicles, camels, horses, and yak carts to reach remote destinations such as the Gobi Desert’s Singing Sands and Flaming Cliffs. We travel to Jalman Meadows to enjoy the Mongolian countryside and visit the Onon River region, most famous as the land where Chinggis Khaan was born and from which the Mongolian empire was established. This is sure to be a true adventure to one of the last unspoiled travel destinations in the world. | |  | | Five 'Stans: Hidden Heart of AsiaDeparts: September 6, 2011 Our Central Asia expedition visits these former Soviet republics (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan) and reveals the history, people, and natural treasures of some of the least-traveled countries on Earth. Our 18-day journey showcases outstanding Islamic architecture; bustling bazaars; dramatic landscapes, from rugged mountains to desert steppes roamed by nomadic horsemen; and fabled Samarkand, once the seat of power of the Mongol conqueror, Tamerlane. | |  | | Western HimalayasDeparts: October 4, 2011 A tapestry of exquisite cultural landmarks and spectacular natural wonders, our journey travels from the splendors of Delhi to the Kashmiri moonscapes of Ladakh and the princely states of the Western Himalayas. From ancient mountaintop monasteries to tidy British hill towns, from chaotic bazaars to the serene Tibetan Buddhist temples of McLeod Ganj, experience the richness of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh religions and the wondrous variety of wildlife in cedar forests and verdant valleys. Our arrival in India’s former “summer capital,” Shimla, coincides with the Dussehera Festival, a journey highlight. Enjoy an optional extension to the Kashmir for a houseboat stay on beautiful Lake Dal. | |  | | Iran: Wonders of PersiaDeparts: November 14, 2011 Our Iran cultural tour takes us back to the dawn of the modern world to discover a fascinating, hospitable country where turbaned clerics and carpet-weaving nomads co-exist in the shadows of architectural masterpieces. Formerly known as Persia, Iran’s turbulent and colorful history was written by its successive rulers, the Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Parthians, Sassanians, and even the British and Russians. Each conquest left its mark and ensured that the Iran of today’s world is a cultural treasure house replete with magnificent ruins, glorious mosques, and a long and varied history. | |  | | Sands of Time: Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates & DubaiDeparts: November 25, 2011 Experience a region of visual contrasts on our cultural expedition cruise through the Arabian Gulf. Explore the city-states of the United Arab Emirates, the fabled Sultanate of Oman—where we explore the charming capital of Muscat—and the tiny, but powerful countries of Bahrain and Qatar. From sculpted fjords and rugged island landscapes to architectural wonders, from bustling souks and camel markets to serene mosques and desert oases, our journey aboard the Clipper Odyssey is a multi-faceted revelation brought to life by our team of expert leaders and lectures. |
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Africa