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ElderTreks April 2008 eNewsletter
FEATURED TRIP
TRANSYLVANIABreathe the fresh air of coniferous woods in the country of Count Dracula. Hike in the Carpathian Mountains; sample the famous wines of Hungary and gaze upon magnificent frescoes. Our trip to Hungary and Romania is an artful blend of culture, exquisite scenery, history and activity. The adventure begins in the famed city of Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Budapest is a city of spas, 2,000 year-old Roman amphitheaters, 400 year-old Turkish baths, 23 museums and galleries, all situated on the graceful Danube. Sample the region’s cuisine while sipping local wines in the ambience of a medieval castle. See the magnificent fortress-town of Sighisoara and walk through the grand square of Brasov. Onward through Transylvania, our destination is Bran Castle, a fortress atop a dramatic rock outcrop. The adventure concludes in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Join us while we explore Europe’s last great wilderness, magnificent architecture and ancient European customs. 
HELI-HIKINGImagine hiking in a pristine area surrounded by stunning and surreal landscapes in the Canadian Columbia Mountain Range. Your guides are fully certified, professional mountain guides with years of training and experience. You choose how rigorous or how relaxing your day will be. And the pièce de résistance is; you are delivered and picked up from this magical wilderness by helicopter. Older than the Rockies by a couple of hundred million years, comparable to them in height and fully their equal in majesty, the Columbia Range attracts only a tiny fraction of the Rockies visitors. Only the most inspired, experienced and stubborn backpackers are able to bushwhack their way to the dazzling heights. A typical day begins after you awake in your comfortable lodge, enjoy a hearty breakfast, our helicopter delivers us to one of several possible starting points. 
ARANUI: FRENCH POLYNESIA SAILINGThe lush, jagged volcanic islands of the Marquesas are French Polynesia’s most spectacular island chain. You can imagine their raw beauty, the welcoming people and their mysterious stone tikis by reading the adventures of Paul Gauguin, Herman Melville, Jack London, Robert Louis Stevenson and Thor Heyerdahl. Today, there is no better way to explore these enchanting islands than by passenger freighter. Your days will be filled with adventure, as we journey to the Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands. Well-trained guides will take you hiking to ancient archeological sites. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and horseback riding. You’ll visit charming villages and see local artisans making intricately carved wooden bowls; war clubs and tapa bark cloth. Visitors are rare but very welcome. 
MONGOLIALandlocked between China and Russia, Mongolia holds the promise of an exotic culture rarely visited by travelers. The people are an eclectic mix of rugged nomads, Buddhist monks, farmers and merchants. The highlight for many is the famous Naadam Festival. Full of ceremony, pomp and festive Mongolians, this celebration is not to be missed. Experience the wonders of the Gobi Desert and incredible national parks, visit former Royal palaces and museums, savor the sights and sounds of this unique country - let us show you the way. Last Minute Travel AdventuresGreece - 27 April 2008 - 2 spaces ElderTreks Photo, Video and Writing ContestsThis is a final reminder to invite you to participate in our incredible contests that are closing April 15, 2008. Thank you to all who enter and good luck. www.eldertreks.com |
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