2006 Exploratory Brochure - Horizon & Co.

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24 • NEXT FORKBHUTAN Peace and HarmonyJoin us in the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, a Himalayan culture rich in natural heritageand spirituality. This stunning landscape of diverse flora and fauna is punctuated with thesacred stones of ancient monastic fortresses. Experience a magical land, where the cultureis infused with a grace and piety that pervades even the urban centres, and where themurmur of mantras and the glow of butter lamps remain features of everyday life.DATES OCT 11-23, 2006PRICES CDN $7,995 / US $6,450 SGL SUPP CDN $450 / US $355DAY 1 PARO. Arrive; stroll village streets. DAYS 2-3 PARO-THIMPHU. Traditional culturalperformances; weekend market. DAY 4 THIMPHU. Visit artists; dinner with special guests. DAY5-6 THIMPHU-PUNAKHA. Visit to Punakha Dzong. DAY 7 PUNAKHA-BUMTHANG. TrongsaDzong; archery competition. DAYS 8-9 BUMTHANG- UGYENCHHOLING. Trekking throughthe Himalayas. DAY 10 UGYENCHHOLING-BUMTHANG. Return to Bumthang. DAYS 11-12BUMTHANG TO GANGTEY/PHOBJIKHA-PARO. Outdoor feast. DAY 13 PARO. Trip ends.BOTSWANA & NAMIBIA The Balance of LifeFrom gazing upon the magnificently illuminated dunes of the Namibian sunrise to watchingan elephant bathe as the sun sinks below a watering hole in the Okavango Delta, thisadventure immerses you in the majestic beauty of Africa. Be lulled to sleep by the soundsof the wild in a luxurious tented camp, watch animals roam their natural habitat, andexperience a culture where the rhythm of life is ruled only by nature herself.DATES AUG 19-30, 2006PRICES Call for details SGL SUPP Call for detailsDAY 1 JOHANNESBURG. Arrive. DAY 2 MAUN. Fly into camp; evening game drive. DAYS3-4 EAGLE ISLAND LODGE. Game drives. DAY 5 OKONJIMA. Drive to Okonjima Main Camp.DAY 6 MUSHARA LODGE. Drive to Etosha National Park. DAY 7 MUSHARA LODGE. Gamedrives. DAY 8 OKAUKUEJO RESTCAMP. Wildlife at watering holes. DAY 9 TWYFELFONTEINLODGE. Rock engravings and the petrified forest. DAY 10 SWAKOPMUND. Scenic drive tothe coast. DAY 11 SOSSUSVLEI LODGE. Sand dunes. DAY 12 SESRIEM CANYON. Trip ends.BURMA (MYANMAR) Changing CourseLose yourself in the embrace of a golden country whose history is as spiritually rich as thepeople who inhabit it. Meditate in the warmth of the fading sun atop one of the 5,000temples and pagodas that cover the immense flood plain of Bagan, drift through avillage of floating houses on legendary Inle Lake and tantalize your taste buds with theineffable blend of ginger and curry in a land where the spirit reigns supreme.DATES DEC 27, 2006-JAN 5, 2007PRICES CDN $5,990 / US $4,950 SGL SUPP CDN $750 / US $600DAY 1 YANGON. Lecture by famous historian Dr Khin Maung Nyunt. Stroll the rampartsof Shwedagon. DAY 2 LAKE INLE. Visit a floating village. Learn the art of leg-rowing. Meetan artist of hand-woven lotus fabric. DAY 3 HEHO. Burmese cooking class. DAY 4 SAGAIN.Meditate in Sagain. DAYS 5-6 MANDALAY. Pandaw cruise. DAY 7 BAGAN. Exploreancient temples. DAY 8 POPA. Horseback ride in Mount Popa Park. DAY 9 YANGON.Religious chant at dusk with monks. DAY 10 YANGON. Rickshaw rides. Trip ends.H ORIZON &C O. Exploratory Series 2006
NEXT FORK •• 25ICELAND A Change of PerspectiveDiscover the ruggedly exotic wonders of Iceland, a geothermal landscape of volcanoes,geysers, thermal pools and glaciers. Explore the unique terrain (NASA used to trainastronauts here), sail the glacial lagoons, see whales breach in the frozen waters, and feela greater connection with nature. This journey will leave you in awe of nature’s wondersand with a greater understanding of why the Vikings always returned home.DATES JUN 8-18, 2006PRICES CDN $8,440 / US $6,750 SGL SUPP CDN $840 / US $670DAY 1 REYKJAVIK. Bathe in the Blue Lagoon. DAY 2 REYKJAVIK. See geysers and waterfalls.DAY 3 AKUREYRI. Fly north for river rafting. DAY 4 MYVATN. Watch whales near lakeMyvatn. DAY 5 TJÖRNES PENINSULA. Cross the Arctic Circle. DAY 6 EGILSTADIR. Traverse themountains. DAY 7 HOFN. Drive the Berufjörsur fjord. DAY 8 VIK. Cruise the glacial lagoonof Skaftafell. DAY 9 REYKJAVIK. See Seljalandsfoss waterfall. DAY 10 REYKJAVIK. CelebrateIceland independence day. DAY 11 REYKJAVIK. Trip ends.SPAIN The Pilgrim’s WayWalk the ancient path across Northwestern Spain, through cobbled villages and farmer'sfields. Spend eight days in the serene natural landscape, accepting the hospitality oflocals along the way. Bask in a silence broken only by birdsong, the gravel under footand the sounds of your own breathing. Challenge yourself to complete 100km of this historicroute, become part of its legend and experience a life-changing personal odyssey.DATES SEPT 16-26, 2006PRICES CDN $7,470 / US $5,975 SGL SUPP CDN $450 / US $360DAY 1 LEON. Visit the Cathedral. DAY 2 SARRIA. Visit Bishop’s Palace designed by Gaudí.DAY 3 PORTOMARRIN. Begin the Camino. DAY 4 VENTAS DE NARON. Walk to Ventasde Naron. DAY 5 PALAS DEL REI. Visit a Romanesque church. DAY 6 LEBOREIRO. Continuealong the Roman Road. DAY 7 CASTAÑEDA. Visit Ethnographic Museum and 15 th centuryfrescoes. DAY 8 SALCEDA. Walk through Arzua. DAY 9 LAVACOLLA. Walk to Lavacolla.DAY 10 SANTIAGO. Climb to the Monte del Gozo. DAY 11 SANTIAGO. City tour. Trip ends.TUSCANY Reconnecting with a Sense of CommunityExplore the open air markets, private villas and olive groves with some of Tuscany's mostcolourful locals on a journey of discovery deep into the heart of Chianti, where culinarytradition is the meaning of life and a hike through the vines is your daily workout. Tastenature’s bounty, absorb the timeless lifestyle and embrace a vibrant culture where timeslows down and the past is fused with the present.DATES MAY 6-13, 2006PRICES CDN $7,500 / US $5,995 SGL SUPP CDN $2,500 / US $2,000DAY 1 FLORENCE. Michelin-starred lunch. DAY 2 PANZANO & SIENA. Tour the PanzanoMarket, explore the medieval city of Siena. DAY 3 NOZZOLE. Cooking demo in 17 th centuryvilla. DAY 4 MONTALCINO & PIENZA. Visit the prized vineyards of Montalcino, explore Pienza.DAY 5 CERTALDO & VINCI. Visit the historic Certaldo market, visit Leonardo's childhoodhome in Vinci. DAY 6 POGGIO SAN POLO. Cook over an open hearth in a stone farmhouse.DAY 7 VOLPAIA. Cooking class at the medieval castello DAY 8 FLORENCE. Trip ends.1-800-387-2977 www.horizon-co.com
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