2006 Exploratory Brochure - Horizon & Co.

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