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Natural Treasures of Costa Rica
Discover Costa Rica’s biodiversity and natural history: Tortuguero, Poas volcano, Monteverde forest, St. Elena Reserve, and Palo Verde National Park. Tamarindo Bay extension.
January 26–February 4 (10 days)
$3,920, including airfare from Denver
Leader: Dr. Paula Cushing,
DMNS zoologist
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Jewels of the Lesser Antilles
Explore the beautiful secluded bays, marinas, and seldom-visited coves of the Lesser Antilles aboard the comfortable 50-cabin Nantucket Clipper. Bird watch and hike amid tropical rainforests, and swim and snorkel in unimaginably clear waters where vibrant coral and marine life thrives.Optional post-trip extension to Antigua.
February 10-17, 2001
$1,830 and higher, not including airfare
Leader: James Goddard, DMNS director of Education
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Egyptian Odyssey
Explore the amazing world of the ancient pharaohs by land and riverboat. Discover the astounding archaeological sites of Egypt including the famed pyramids of Giza, the site of ancient Thebes, the three colossi of Ramesses II, and the Valley of Kings.
March 4-18, 2001
$5,490, including airfare from Denver
Leader TBA
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Baja: Among the Great Whales
Each winter grey whales migrate south from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in Baja's sheltered lagoons. Zodiac landing craft allow you to get a water-level perspective on these incredible animals. Enjoy snorkeling and kayaking among Baja's uninhabited desert islands.
March 10-18, 2001
$2,990, not including airfare.
Leader: Kirk Johnson, DMNS geologist/paleontologist
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Best of Australia
From the lush coastal forests of tropical Queensland to distant Tazmania,
Australia's natural history is unique. Vast lonely stretches of Outback, the magnificent coral of the Great Barrier Reef, and strange marsupials will be sure to amaze. Optional extension to New Zealand's South Island.
March 17-April 3, 2001
$5,845, including airfare from Denver
Leader: Bill Turner, zoologist
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Sicily: Crossroads of Mediterranean Civilizations
Circumnavigate Sicily aboard a 22-cabin yacht. Highlights include the striking Greek theater at Taormina, Roman amphitheater at Syracusa, Doric temples of Agrigento, impressive Greek ruins at Selinunte, medieval Erice, and the stunning Monreale cathedral.
April 16–26 (11 days)
Lecturers: Dr. Jane Day, DMNS archaeologist, and Dr. David Soren, classical archaeologist
Prices start at $5,395, not including airfare
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British Columbia and Southeast Alaska
Travel aboard a 69-cabin ship to learn firsthand about Northwest Coast native cultures and Alaskan wildlife while exploring coves, gorges, glaciers, forests, and mountains.
May 17–26, 2001 (10 days)
Prices start at $3,200, not including airfare
Leader: TBA
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Southern Africa Safari: Total Solar Eclipse
This two-week safari, limited to 16 participants, offers the best of southern Africa in superb safari camps. Observe a diverse cross-section of habitats and wildlife. Plus on June 21 you’ll have the opportunity to view a total solar eclipse.
June 14–27 (14 days)
Lecturer: Laura Danly, DMNS astronomer
Price: TBD
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National Parks of the West
Experience the National Parks of the West on the American Orient Express amidst a sense of luxury and romance not found in other modes of transportation. Enjoy fine service and the most breathtaking landscapes in America: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, and the Grand
Canyon.
June 21-28, 2001
$3,190 and higher, not including airfare
Leader: Jack Murphy, geologist
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Sailing the Aegean Aboard the Sea Cloud
Enjoy an unmatched sailing experience aboard a four-masted 62-passenger barque while exploring the great ancient sites of Turkey and Greece.
July 18–30, 2001 (13 days)
Prices start at $7,885, not including airfare from New York
Leader: Dr. Robert L. Hohlfelder, archaeologist
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British Isles Aboard the Song of Flower
Cruise Outer Britain on a 172-guest cruise ship. Enjoy Edinburgh’s arts, the standing stones of Orkney and Lewis, the Shetlands’ brochs, medieval Iona, literary Dublin, and Wales.
August 22–September 3 (13 days)
Prices start at $5,995, not including airfare
Leader: Dr. Jane S. Day, DMNS archaeologist
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Archaeological Treasures of Peru
Outstanding Precolumbian archaeological sites and museums exist amidst the stunning landscapes of the Andes Mountains and coastal regions of Peru. Explore Paracas, Nazca, Cuzco, Sacsayhuaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Chichero, Moray, and more. Optional extensions to both Easter Island and the Amazon rainforest.
September 30-October 11, 2001 (12 days)
$6,000 (estimated), including airfare from Denver
Leader: Dr. James Dixon, DMNS curator of archaeology
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Journey of Odysseus
The islands Odysseus visited, the caverns he explored, and the mountain peaks he climbed are among the loveliest sites in the Mediterranean. Retrace the journey of Odysseus from the burning towers of Troy to the enchanted islands of gods and nymphs (such as Lipari in the Aeolian Archipelago, and Malta, home of Calypso) and ending in Ithaca, Odysseus' ultimate destination.
October 5-19, 2001 (15 days)
$7,695, not including airfare
Leader: Dr. Jane Day, DMNS curator of archaeology
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Tours in the Planning Stages:
- Costa Rica Family Adventure
July 2001
- Galápagos Islands Adventure
August 2001
- Exploring Ancient Shipwrecks
August 2001
- British Isles Aboard the Song of Flower
August 2001
- The Polar Bears of Churchill
October 2001
- History of Mankind: An Expedition by First-Class Jet
November 2001
- The Amazon by Riverboat
December 2001
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