2006 Exploratory Brochure - Horizon & Co.

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Small Ship CruisesTOUCH THE IMPENETRABLE FACE OF AN ANCIENT GLACIER AS IT BREATHES A CURRENT OF COOL AIRover your thermal-insulated body while you stand on the shores of Antarctica. Join us onour small ship cruises and soon you’ll be waxing poetic about the endless shades of polarwhite and planning expeditions to complete the unfinished journeys of history’s greatest explorers.Our Small Ship Cruises are designed to transport you in more ways than one – whether it is watching a pod ofdolphins playfully breaching in the mouth of the Amazon River or strolling the history-rich (and only recentlyaccessible) streets of Tripoli, the once-in-a-lifetime experiences available aboard these vessels simply can’t be hadanywhere else. On these voyages, you’ll spend as much time off the ships as you do on them, but then that’s thedifference between being a traveller and being a tourist.EXPEDITION VOYAGES. These trips take place on board the legendary Explorer, built by the visionary Lars EricLindblad as the world’s first expedition ship designed to reach the most remote destinations on earth. The trips arerugged, spontaneous adventures led by veteran guides and staffed with leading scientists, botanists, anthropologistsand historians. With her shallow draft (enabling access to the most remote ports and rivers), ice-rated double hull(purpose-built for Antarctic explorations) and comfortable amenities (from lecture halls to libraries), the Explorer isthe perfect vessel for experiencing the exhilaration of a sea-faring life.LUXURY VOYAGES. These trips take place on board the intimate, all-suite vessels of Silversea, consistently votedthe world’s best small ship cruise line. In contrast to the sense of rugged adventure on our Expedition voyages, thesetrips are all about creature comforts and elegant luxury; exclusive events and privileged access; personal service andexquisite cuisine. What they share in common is the unique ability to go where other ships can’t in the company ofsophisticated fellow-travellers under the guidance of world class experts. The all-inclusive indulgence and pamperingto be found on board the vessels of Silversea offers the perfect respite from an otherwise hard-driving life.H ORIZON &C O. Exploratory Series 2006
S MALL S HIP C RUISES • 21THE AMAZON HEARTLAND Expedition VoyageThe Amazon carries with it the weight of myth and the dark secrets of an impenetrablejungle. Explore deep into the primeval river through the wild landscape of dense foliageand towering trees. Encounter indigenous peoples, hear the cries of exotic birds andhowler monkeys, and witness piranhas and alligators battle over their unfortunate prey.DATES APR 9-18, APR 18-27, 2006PRICES CDN $3,330 / US $2,640 SGL SUPP CDN $1,980 / US $1,584DAY 1 MANAUS, BRAZIL. Embark. DAYS 2-6 UPPER AMAZON. Zodiac excursions, RioBadajos; Amazonian flora and fauna, bird-watching. Visit traditional village of Boca do CuxuiMuni. DAYS 7-9 PERUVIAN AMAZON. Visit Leticia, Colombia; Lago; Cahocuma; San Pablo;Quebrada Shishita; explore the established European settlement of Pevas and its “La Casadel Artista”. DAY 10 IQUITOS, PERU. Disembark. Trip ends.THE ANTARCTICA CLASSIC Expedition VoyageExperience a land where penguins rub shoulders with seals, and the utter silence is onlybroken by the explosive cracks of calving glaciers. Join us as we journey across the DrakePassage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctica, the legendary “seventh” continent,the world’s most desolate and intriguing landscape.DATES JAN-MAR, NOV-DEC, 2006 / JAN-MAR, 2007PRICES CDN $4,350 / US $3,475 SGL SUPP CDN $2,610 / US $2,085DAY 1 USHUAIA. Embark. DAYS 2-3 DRAKE PASSAGE. Cross the Drake Passage. DAYS4-7 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA & SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS. Encounter Chinstrap and Adeliepenguin rookeries; Crabeater and Leopard seals; and Orca and Humpback whales. DAYS 8-9DRAKE PASSAGE. Journey north to Ushuaia, making some last whale sightings in the coldAntarctic waters. DAY 10 USHUAIA. Disembark. Trip ends.THE BALTIC DISCOVERY Luxury VoyageRevolutions, rulers and royalty have all left their imprint on this region, but the spellbindinggrandeur of the Belle Époque endures. Whether it’s strolling through Copenhagen’scolourful Tivoli Gardens, chatting with the locals in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan or samplinga plate of hearty forrell (smoked trout), this journey is simply magical.DATES AUG 30-SEPT 6, 2006PRICES CDN $6,110 / US $4,883 SGL SUPP Call for detailsDAY 1 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN. Explore the city of Vikings, museums and the Royal PalaceDAY 2 HELSINKI, FINLAND. Discover the city known as the “Gateway to the Baltics”.DAYS 3-5 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. Stroll the cobbled streets, visit museums, and explorepalaces. DAY 6 TALLINN, ESTONIA. Walking tour of this enchanting medieval port city. DAY 7At Sea DAY 8 COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. Disembark. Trip ends.THE GLORY OF THE PHARAOHS Luxury VoyageExplore the ancient rose-red city of Petra, with its rock-carved structures surroundedby the blazing dunes of the desert. Peruse the fine silks and carpets amidst the energyof a bustling souk, breathe in the vibrant aroma of cardamom and incense, andmarvel at the monumental ancient ruins of Luxor as the sun sets over the Nile.DATES NOV 10-24, 2006PRICES CDN $8,180 / US $6,540 SGL SUPP Call for detailsDAY 1 PORT SAID, EGYPT. Embark. DAY 2 SUEZ CANAL. Transit Suez Canal. DAY 3SHARM-EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT. DAYS 4-5 AQABA, JORDAN. Visit the rock-hewn city of Petra.DAYS 6-7 SAFAGA, EGYPT. Explore the archeological treasures of Luxor. DAYS 8-12 AtSea DAY 13 MUSCAT, OMAN. Stroll the streets of the capital of modern Oman. DAY 14KHASAB, OMAN. DAY 15 DUBAI, U.A.E. The “City of Merchants”. Disembark. Trip ends.1-800-387-2977 www.horizon-co.com
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