March 16, 2008
Botswana, Victoria Falls and Cape Town

I hope you will join us in this exciting safari to pristine Botswana which includes one day in Johannesburg and the Township of Soweto.

In Botswana we have chosen three Orient Express outstanding camps. Each will give us a different insight into their wildlife, from deep into the delta to the floodplains and on to the dry and arid Chobe. Botswana offers a truly unique African experience untouched by the more destructive pressures of encroaching civilization, preserving a wonderful wilderness and respect for the natural world.

In Victoria Falls we will overlook ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ from our hotel. Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk.

On to Cape Town we will enjoy the superb beauty of this city dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula where two oceans meet. The Winelands region is one of the most alluring areas of the Western Cape, where we will spend two nights tasting the regional wines.

October 21, 2008
The Soul of the Patagonia
with stays in legendary Estancias

Absorb the stunning beauty and drama of the Patagonia at its best. Overnights in historical Estancias (ranch estates); authentic and traditional sheep ranches offering lodging, horse back ridding, fishing and typical ranch activities for nature lovers, giving us the possibility of reaching the most hidden and magnificent areas inside the Parks.

Torres del Paine, Fitz Roy, The Glaciers – UNESCO World Heritage Perito Moreno, Bariloche, Buenos Aires...
Four day cruise along the Beagle Channel from Argentina to Chile as a pre-tour option with actual landing on Cape Horn. Tango tour and Tango Show in Buenos Aires.

April 25 , 2009
Northern Argentina and Chile:
Famous vineyards and ancient trade routes

We will start in Santiago, Chile and visit the wineries of the Santa Cruz area crossing the Andes to Northern Argentina's less traveled paths. From Mendoza’s celebrated wine region we will continue into the delightful colonial cities of Salta and Tucuman staying in historical wineries and haciendas. Before the coastal areas were developed by the Spaniards, this was the most heavily populated region of what is now modern Argentina. Rich in cultural, historical and archaeological significance, the provinces of Salta and Jujuy offer much to artists, travelers, historians and seekers of rest and relaxation. We will offer an extension to Bolivia and beautiful Lake Titicaca.

Please call us at 1-800-569-6228 or (415) 924-4627 for further details about our tours

Tours in the making:

Ireland

From the breathtaking drop of the Cliffs of Moher to the crafted elegance of stately homes, we will enjoy the best it has to offer.

Croatia

We board our gulet/yacht in Dubrovnik four a seven day cruise to Split.There are over a thousand islands along the Croatian coast, but only 66 are inhabited, home to small towns, vineyards, olive groves and fishing hamlets. Our journeys include visits to the best of these hidden treasures with visits to red-tiled villages, hidden coves and beautiful natural wonders. There are several optional hikes of varying difficulty. On to Zagreb by land stopping at UNESCO’s World Heritage, Plitvice Lakes

Ecuador

Lost cities rivaling Machu Picchu, Colonial towns, colorful markets and the Amazon Jungle.!

Brazil

The Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland and second only to East Africa in abundance of wildlife and on to vibrant Salvador de Bahia.

The Pyrenees, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Dubai, Yemen… and more…