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Betchart Travel Adventures in 2019SigmaXi • Planetary Society
AAAS Travels • ACS Expeditions
For Members & Friends of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS & Planetary Society17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435
BETCHARTEXPEDITIONS Inc.
FIRST CLASS
In December 2019, we are exploring the amazing city of
Singapore, of the Crazy Rich Asians film fame, which will include
an adventure to Bintan Island to see the Annular Solar Eclipse on
December 26, 2019!
Discover the heritage of Singapore at the National Museum and as
you explore the city on our bumboats in the harbor!
Enjoy an afternoon at the Singapore Science Center and see
the famous Gardens by the Bay, where the Flower Dome and
Cloud Forest Dome offer two of the finest botanical greenhouse
experiences in the world.
Then ferry a short distance to Bintan Island, Indonesia, where we will see the Annular Solar
Eclipse at an extraordinary archaeological site with 500 life-sized statues!
The Angkor Wat pre-trip in Cambodia includes 3days exploring this renowned
archaeological site as well as others on the Angkor Plain.
The Star Clipper post-trip New Year’s voyage, from Singapore to Phuket, is on one of the
finest tall ships in the world, 360-feet long with 4 masts!
This is a chance to savor the superb experience of celebrating New Year’s on a clipper ship!
If You Love the Tropics, Birds, & Flowers !
Join us in 2019...for
Wonderful Travel Adventures!
AAAS Travels • Sigma Xi Expeditions • ACS Expeditions • Planetary Society • Betchart Expeditions Inc.
Join us on wonderful Adventures for You and Your Friends!
If You Love Mountains or Rainforest!Betchart Expeditions 2019 Highlights!
& a Peek at January 2020!
Phuket SINGAPOREANNULAR ECLIPSE
December 26, 2019With Anghor Wat Pre-trip and Singapore to Phuket Post-trip
On Star Clipper
SingaporeMalacca
KoSimilanIslands
Ko Adang
Penang
Equator
Bangkok Angkor WatSiem Reap
CAMBODIA
MALAYSIA
THAILAND
Gulf ofThailand
AndamanSea
Bintan Island,Indonesia
Path of the Annular Eclipse
The Annular Solar Eclipse - Dec. 26, 2019
Discover Singapore & the Annular Solar Eclipse!
December 18 - 27, 2019with optional Angkor Wat Pre-Trip Dec. 15 - 20
& optional Star Clipper Post-Trip Dec. 27 - Jan 5, 2020
Join us on this fascinating adventure and explore
the rich cultural heritage of far western China
plus the extraordinary landscapes of Hunza.On
our journey along the Silk Road we will visit the
desert oasis of Turpan and Kashgar in Xinjiang
Province of northwest China.We will follow the
Karakoram Highway across Khunjerab Pass and
the high valleys of the Pamir to the Hunza Valley.
With its knife edged mountains, brilliant glaciers,
and protected valleys, Hunza is breath takingly
beautiful. $3,995 pp + air.
Delight in our unique Swiss trip, including
a trip to CERN and lectures by Swiss
scientists on climate change, glaciology,
and more. Explore Zurich, Bern, Geneva,
Zermatt, the Matterhorn, the Jungfrau,
Interlaken, and Lucerne! $5,495 + air.
DiscoverSwitzerland!
July 18 - 30, 2019
On board M/V Hondius, a superb new ice class vessel,
explore Scoresbysund in East Greenland by zodiac,
ship, and on shore excursions. Sail from Northern
Iceland to Greenland, and then discover this immense
fjord system during the time of fall color. Learn about
climate change and scientific research in Greenland,
and watch the Aurora Borealis dance across the
night sky! With leadership by Bob Nansen.
From $4,500 quad + air to $6,950 twin window + air.
Additional categories available.
Discover Greenland!September 15 - 27, 2019
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
We invite you to join this botanical and cultural
adventure of discovery to the lush tropical isle
of Sri Lanka! Discover many of the scenic, natural
and cultural wonders of this island paradise, with
leadership by Sri Lanka naturalist Neela de Zoysa.
Learn about the rich heritage of this land of
serendipity. $4,995 pp + air.
Visit SRI LANKA!
Bora Bora! WOW!
January 25 -February 7, 2019!
Visit the Jewel of the Indian Ocean
Join us as we discover the botanical and natural
wonders of Hawaii. Explore the finest botanical
gardens on the islands of Oahu, the Big Island of
Hawaii, and the Garden Island of Kauai, plus the
geological wonders and native Hawaiian trees,
plants, and birds at Hawaii Volcano National Park,
and majestic Waimea Canyon and Kokee State
Park. From the brilliant red feathered I’iwi to the
Koa and Kukui trees, Hawaii is a natural gem just
waiting to be discovered! $4,345 pp + air.
Botanical HAWAIIApril 1-11, 2019
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
For a detailed brochure,
call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
Singapore Expedition Fee: $4,995 per person + air of $1,795
from Los Angeles to Singapore, RT.
Angkor Wat Pre-Trip: $1,595 per person + air.
Star Clipper Singapore/Phutket: Cabins per person from
$2,795 pp share + air.
For a fully detailed brochure, contact Taunya:
Phone: (800) 252-4910.
Or email: [email protected]
Or go to: www.betchartexpeditions.com
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
Email: [email protected]
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Xinjiang & HunzaAugust 25 - September 11, 2019
© Betchart Expeditions Inc. 2018
Sail the headwaters of the Amazon, with
panoramic windows for extravagant river
views, and skiffs and kayaks for on-the-water
adventures! Look for colorful macaws, caiman
at the river’s edge, sluggish sloths loafing
overhead, and delightful little tamarin monkeys
in Pacaya-Samaria National Reserve. The reserve
is bordered by the Maranon and Ucayali rivers.
These two powerful rivers converge to create
the famed Amazon. From $7,190 + air.
UPPER AMAZON
October 26 - November 4, 2019
with Peru Pre-Trip, October 21 - 26, 2019
Betchart Travel Adventures in 2019SigmaXi • Planetary Society
AAAS Travels • ACS Expeditions
For Members & Friends of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS & Planetary Society17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435
BETCHARTEXPEDITIONS Inc.
FIRST CLASS
In December 2019, we are exploring the amazing city of
Singapore, of the Crazy Rich Asians film fame, which will include
an adventure to Bintan Island to see the Annular Solar Eclipse on
December 26, 2019!
Discover the heritage of Singapore at the National Museum and as
you explore the city on our bumboats in the harbor!
Enjoy an afternoon at the Singapore Science Center and see
the famous Gardens by the Bay, where the Flower Dome and
Cloud Forest Dome offer two of the finest botanical greenhouse
experiences in the world.
Then ferry a short distance to Bintan Island, Indonesia, where we will see the Annular Solar
Eclipse at an extraordinary archaeological site with 500 life-sized statues!
The Angkor Wat pre-trip in Cambodia includes 3days exploring this renowned
archaeological site as well as others on the Angkor Plain.
The Star Clipper post-trip New Year’s voyage, from Singapore to Phuket, is on one of the
finest tall ships in the world, 360-feet long with 4 masts!
This is a chance to savor the superb experience of celebrating New Year’s on a clipper ship!
If You Love the Tropics, Birds, & Flowers !
Join us in 2019...for
Wonderful Travel Adventures!
AAAS Travels • Sigma Xi Expeditions • ACS Expeditions • Planetary Society • Betchart Expeditions Inc.
Join us on wonderful Adventures for You and Your Friends!
If You Love Mountains or Rainforest!Betchart Expeditions 2019 Highlights!
& a Peek at January 2020!
Phuket SINGAPOREANNULAR ECLIPSE
December 26, 2019With Anghor Wat Pre-trip and Singapore to Phuket Post-trip
On Star Clipper
SingaporeMalacca
KoSimilanIslands
Ko Adang
Penang
Equator
Bangkok Angkor WatSiem Reap
CAMBODIA
MALAYSIA
THAILAND
Gulf ofThailand
AndamanSea
Bintan Island,Indonesia
Path of the Annular Eclipse
The Annular Solar Eclipse - Dec. 26, 2019
Discover Singapore & the Annular Solar Eclipse!
December 18 - 27, 2019with optional Angkor Wat Pre-Trip Dec. 15 - 20
& optional Star Clipper Post-Trip Dec. 27 - Jan 5, 2020
Join us on this fascinating adventure and explore
the rich cultural heritage of far western China
plus the extraordinary landscapes of Hunza.On
our journey along the Silk Road we will visit the
desert oasis of Turpan and Kashgar in Xinjiang
Province of northwest China.We will follow the
Karakoram Highway across Khunjerab Pass and
the high valleys of the Pamir to the Hunza Valley.
With its knife edged mountains, brilliant glaciers,
and protected valleys, Hunza is breath takingly
beautiful. $3,995 pp + air.
Delight in our unique Swiss trip, including
a trip to CERN and lectures by Swiss
scientists on climate change, glaciology,
and more. Explore Zurich, Bern, Geneva,
Zermatt, the Matterhorn, the Jungfrau,
Interlaken, and Lucerne! $5,495 + air.
DiscoverSwitzerland!
July 18 - 30, 2019
On board M/V Hondius, a superb new ice class vessel,
explore Scoresbysund in East Greenland by zodiac,
ship, and on shore excursions. Sail from Northern
Iceland to Greenland, and then discover this immense
fjord system during the time of fall color. Learn about
climate change and scientific research in Greenland,
and watch the Aurora Borealis dance across the
night sky! With leadership by Bob Nansen.
From $4,500 quad + air to $6,950 twin window + air.
Additional categories available.
Discover Greenland!September 15 - 27, 2019
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
We invite you to join this botanical and cultural
adventure of discovery to the lush tropical isle
of Sri Lanka! Discover many of the scenic, natural
and cultural wonders of this island paradise, with
leadership by Sri Lanka naturalist Neela de Zoysa.
Learn about the rich heritage of this land of
serendipity. $4,995 pp + air.
Visit SRI LANKA!
Bora Bora! WOW!
January 25 -February 7, 2019!
Visit the Jewel of the Indian Ocean
Join us as we discover the botanical and natural
wonders of Hawaii. Explore the finest botanical
gardens on the islands of Oahu, the Big Island of
Hawaii, and the Garden Island of Kauai, plus the
geological wonders and native Hawaiian trees,
plants, and birds at Hawaii Volcano National Park,
and majestic Waimea Canyon and Kokee State
Park. From the brilliant red feathered I’iwi to the
Koa and Kukui trees, Hawaii is a natural gem just
waiting to be discovered! $4,345 pp + air.
Botanical HAWAIIApril 1-11, 2019
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
For a detailed brochure,
call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
Singapore Expedition Fee: $4,995 per person + air of $1,795
from Los Angeles to Singapore, RT.
Angkor Wat Pre-Trip: $1,595 per person + air.
Star Clipper Singapore/Phutket: Cabins per person from
$2,795 pp share + air.
For a fully detailed brochure, contact Taunya:
Phone: (800) 252-4910.
Or email: [email protected]
Or go to: www.betchartexpeditions.com
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
Email: [email protected]
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Xinjiang & HunzaAugust 25 - September 11, 2019
© Betchart Expeditions Inc. 2018
Sail the headwaters of the Amazon, with
panoramic windows for extravagant river
views, and skiffs and kayaks for on-the-water
adventures! Look for colorful macaws, caiman
at the river’s edge, sluggish sloths loafing
overhead, and delightful little tamarin monkeys
in Pacaya-Samaria National Reserve. The reserve
is bordered by the Maranon and Ucayali rivers.
These two powerful rivers converge to create
the famed Amazon. From $7,190 + air.
UPPER AMAZON
October 26 - November 4, 2019
with Peru Pre-Trip, October 21 - 26, 2019
If You Love Wild Areas!If You Love Eclipses and the Aurora Borealis! If You Love Archaeology and History!
Come discover the great beauty of Alaska in winter,
and see the greatest light show on earth! Also see
Alaskan wildlife in winter near Seward, and then take
the train from Talkeetna to Fairbanks, passing lofty
20,310 foot Denali (Mt. McKinley) en route. See the Ice
Festival in Fairbanks and learn about the Aurora from
Geophysical Institute scientists. Watch a local sled
dog team, and see the Aurora Borealis dance across
the night sky. $2,995 pp + air.
Alaska Aurora BorealisMarch 28 - April 3, 2019!
Join us as we explore Chile where the
Total Solar Eclipse path will cross on July 2, 2019.
Visit the historic capital city, Santiago, Chile’s largest
city and one of the most beautiful cities in South
America. Explore an archeological site in the Valle
del Encanto, and discover the unique cloud forest
and coastal beauty of Parque Nacional Fray Jorge.
Visit astronomical observatories and see the 2019
Total Solar Eclipse! $5,995 pp + air + opt. pre-trip.
Chile
Total Solar Eclipse
2019
June 26 - July 6, 2019
see the Total Solar Eclipse July 2, 2019
With optional Easter Island Pre-trip, June 21-26
For a detailed brochure,
call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
French Polynesia is one of the most beautiful
places on earth. Discover the magic of these
islands and see the Total Solar Eclipse July 2nd
from our chartered aircraft near the remote
Gambier Islands. Enjoy this marine
wonderland of coral reefs, exquisite islands,
and charming Polynesian people who thrive
in this unique environment.
$5,995 pp + air + opt. Bora Bora post-trip.
Tahiti TotalSolar Eclipse
June 25-July 4, 2019
with optional Bora Bora Extension
to July 7, 2019
Path of the Total Solar Eclipse July 2, 2019
PACIFIC OCEAN
TAHITI & CHILETOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2019
French Polynesia
EasterIsland
PitcairnIslands
GambierIslands
Papeete
La Serena
Bora Bora
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20S
30S
40S
50S
60S
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80W
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Path of the Total Solar Eclipse
Join Greek archaeological
expert Dr. Ken Sheedy
on this fascinating
adventure to explore
archaeological sites and
historic wonders in
Northern Greece. Walk
in the footsteps of
Alexander the Great, and
more...! $4,295 pp + air.
Archaeological Heritage ofNORTHERN GREECE
April 26–May 10, 2019
ALBANIA
BULGARIA
PELOPONNESE
GREECEAEGEAN
SEA
IONIANSEA
Mt. Olympus
Pindos Range
Athens
KastoriaThessaloniki
Kavala
Island ofThasos
Chalkidiki
PhilippiKomotiniXanthi
Abdera
Kozani
MACEDONIA
Archaeological Heritageof Northern Greece
Explore the heritage and delights of the
amazing country of Japan! Visit World Heritage
Sites, National Treasures, palaces, and gardens.
Venture up Mt. Fuji and ferry across the Inland
Sea to the Itsukushima Shrine on the little island
of Miyajima. Take the Express Train to Nagoya
and Kyoto and the Komagatake Ropeway cable
car to the summit of Mt. Komagatake. Discover
the ancient heritage of Takayama in the
Japanese Alps! $5,695 pp + air.
Heritage of Japan!May 12-24, 2019
Join us as we explore the jewel of central Asia,
Uzbekistan. Discover the heart of the Silk Road -
and the UNESCO Heritage sites of Samarkand,
a breathtaking oasis in the Zerafshan River
valley; Khiva, a vibrant well-preserved ancient
walled city; and Bukhara, one of Central Asia’s
best preserved Islamic cities of the 10th-17th
centuries. $4,295 pp + air.
April 27 - May 12, 2019
UZBEKISTAN
Join Betchart naturalist Ted Elliman on this
extraordinary trip to Armenia and the Republic of
Georgia on the eastern shore of the Black Sea. Armenia
is nestled in the Caucasus Mountains beneath the gaze
of 16,854 ft biblical Mt. Ararat and 12,782 foot Little
Ararat. We’ll take a special look at the natural world
of Armenia and Georgia, and will also see cultural
sites, including the Amberd fortress and Noravank
monastery. Learn about the early Christian heritage
of Armenia, and discover the delights of Tbilisi, the
National Botanic Garden in Georgia, Kazbegi
Mountain, and more! $4,995 pp + air.
Armenia & the Republic of GeorgiaMay 28 - June 13, 2019
Iceland has a proud heritage and truly magical
wildlife and natural wonders! Visit Pingveiller Plain,
birthplace of democracy in Iceland, and Gullfoss
Falls, Iceland’s most notable landmark. See the
Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its fantastic glacier,
birds, seals, orcas, and minke whales. Then drive
to Stykkisholmur and Breidafjordur Bay to see
millions of seabirds. See the magnificent Latrabjarg
seabird rookery, and pass through spectacular
fjords and past thundering waterfalls to
Lake Myvatn. $3,995 pp + air.
Wild Iceland!June 13-22, 2019
Explore Alaska from Anchorage to Seward,
traveling along the Cook Inlet and spectacular
Chugach Mountains, and then up the Denali
Highway to Denali National Park. Hike on Hatcher
Pass, and enjoy stately forests, botanic gardens,
scenic streamside walks teeming with flowers, and
dwarf tundra plants on the mountain tops. Explore
Denali National Park, the finest park and wildlife
preserve in Alaska, and then visit Fairbanks in
the interior of Alaska. $4,995 pp + air.
Botanical AlaskaJuly 10-20, 2019
Questions?
Call (800) 252-4910 or (408) 252-4910
Email: [email protected]
Alaska Wilderness& Denali Extension
June 1-8, 2019
Mt. Denali
Travel on board the National Geographic Quest
and discover awesome glaciers, remote islands,
pods of whales, bears, bald eagles, and more on
our Coastal Wilderness Voyage in Southeast Alaska.
Kayak and hike in remote inlets. Explore Glacier Bay
National Park, Frederick Sound, Chatham Strait,
Petersburg, and Tracy Arm - Ford’s Terror
Wilderness. Starting at $6,890 pp + air.
With optional Denali Post-Trip
June 8-14, 2019
Discover Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula,
Denali, and Fairbanks with an excellent naturalist,
David Wimpfheimer. $3,990 + air.
Join us as we explore northern Japan
and discover the winter hot springs and
snow monkeys of Japan! Also visit
the Sapporo Snow Festival, and the
enchanting city of Kyoto.
Snow Monkeysof JAPAN
& the Sapporo Snow Festival
January 29 - February 8, 2020
Questions?
Call (800) 252-4910
or (408) 252-4910
Fax: (408) 252-1444
Email: [email protected]
On the Web: www.betchartexpeditions.com
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
or email [email protected]
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
or email [email protected]
If You Love Wild Areas!If You Love Eclipses and the Aurora Borealis! If You Love Archaeology and History!
Come discover the great beauty of Alaska in winter,
and see the greatest light show on earth! Also see
Alaskan wildlife in winter near Seward, and then take
the train from Talkeetna to Fairbanks, passing lofty
20,310 foot Denali (Mt. McKinley) en route. See the Ice
Festival in Fairbanks and learn about the Aurora from
Geophysical Institute scientists. Watch a local sled
dog team, and see the Aurora Borealis dance across
the night sky. $2,995 pp + air.
Alaska Aurora BorealisMarch 28 - April 3, 2019!
Join us as we explore Chile where the
Total Solar Eclipse path will cross on July 2, 2019.
Visit the historic capital city, Santiago, Chile’s largest
city and one of the most beautiful cities in South
America. Explore an archeological site in the Valle
del Encanto, and discover the unique cloud forest
and coastal beauty of Parque Nacional Fray Jorge.
Visit astronomical observatories and see the 2019
Total Solar Eclipse! $5,995 pp + air + opt. pre-trip.
Chile
Total Solar Eclipse
2019
June 26 - July 6, 2019
see the Total Solar Eclipse July 2, 2019
With optional Easter Island Pre-trip, June 21-26
For a detailed brochure,
call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
French Polynesia is one of the most beautiful
places on earth. Discover the magic of these
islands and see the Total Solar Eclipse July 2nd
from our chartered aircraft near the remote
Gambier Islands. Enjoy this marine
wonderland of coral reefs, exquisite islands,
and charming Polynesian people who thrive
in this unique environment.
$5,995 pp + air + opt. Bora Bora post-trip.
Tahiti TotalSolar Eclipse
June 25-July 4, 2019
with optional Bora Bora Extension
to July 7, 2019
Path of the Total Solar Eclipse July 2, 2019
PACIFIC OCEAN
TAHITI & CHILETOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2019
French Polynesia
EasterIsland
PitcairnIslands
GambierIslands
Papeete
La Serena
Bora Bora
C
PERU
BRAZIL
HILE
0
10S
20S
30S
40S
50S
60S
160W
150W
140W
130W
120W
110W
100W 90W
80W
70W
60W
A R G E N T I NA
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Path of the Total Solar Eclipse
Join Greek archaeological
expert Dr. Ken Sheedy
on this fascinating
adventure to explore
archaeological sites and
historic wonders in
Northern Greece. Walk
in the footsteps of
Alexander the Great, and
more...! $4,295 pp + air.
Archaeological Heritage ofNORTHERN GREECE
April 26–May 10, 2019
ALBANIA
BULGARIA
PELOPONNESE
GREECEAEGEAN
SEA
IONIANSEA
Mt. Olympus
Pindos Range
Athens
KastoriaThessaloniki
Kavala
Island ofThasos
Chalkidiki
PhilippiKomotiniXanthi
Abdera
Kozani
MACEDONIA
Archaeological Heritageof Northern Greece
Explore the heritage and delights of the
amazing country of Japan! Visit World Heritage
Sites, National Treasures, palaces, and gardens.
Venture up Mt. Fuji and ferry across the Inland
Sea to the Itsukushima Shrine on the little island
of Miyajima. Take the Express Train to Nagoya
and Kyoto and the Komagatake Ropeway cable
car to the summit of Mt. Komagatake. Discover
the ancient heritage of Takayama in the
Japanese Alps! $5,695 pp + air.
Heritage of Japan!May 12-24, 2019
Join us as we explore the jewel of central Asia,
Uzbekistan. Discover the heart of the Silk Road -
and the UNESCO Heritage sites of Samarkand,
a breathtaking oasis in the Zerafshan River
valley; Khiva, a vibrant well-preserved ancient
walled city; and Bukhara, one of Central Asia’s
best preserved Islamic cities of the 10th-17th
centuries. $4,295 pp + air.
April 27 - May 12, 2019
UZBEKISTAN
Join Betchart naturalist Ted Elliman on this
extraordinary trip to Armenia and the Republic of
Georgia on the eastern shore of the Black Sea. Armenia
is nestled in the Caucasus Mountains beneath the gaze
of 16,854 ft biblical Mt. Ararat and 12,782 foot Little
Ararat. We’ll take a special look at the natural world
of Armenia and Georgia, and will also see cultural
sites, including the Amberd fortress and Noravank
monastery. Learn about the early Christian heritage
of Armenia, and discover the delights of Tbilisi, the
National Botanic Garden in Georgia, Kazbegi
Mountain, and more! $4,995 pp + air.
Armenia & the Republic of GeorgiaMay 28 - June 13, 2019
Iceland has a proud heritage and truly magical
wildlife and natural wonders! Visit Pingveiller Plain,
birthplace of democracy in Iceland, and Gullfoss
Falls, Iceland’s most notable landmark. See the
Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its fantastic glacier,
birds, seals, orcas, and minke whales. Then drive
to Stykkisholmur and Breidafjordur Bay to see
millions of seabirds. See the magnificent Latrabjarg
seabird rookery, and pass through spectacular
fjords and past thundering waterfalls to
Lake Myvatn. $3,995 pp + air.
Wild Iceland!June 13-22, 2019
Explore Alaska from Anchorage to Seward,
traveling along the Cook Inlet and spectacular
Chugach Mountains, and then up the Denali
Highway to Denali National Park. Hike on Hatcher
Pass, and enjoy stately forests, botanic gardens,
scenic streamside walks teeming with flowers, and
dwarf tundra plants on the mountain tops. Explore
Denali National Park, the finest park and wildlife
preserve in Alaska, and then visit Fairbanks in
the interior of Alaska. $4,995 pp + air.
Botanical AlaskaJuly 10-20, 2019
Questions?
Call (800) 252-4910 or (408) 252-4910
Email: [email protected]
Alaska Wilderness& Denali Extension
June 1-8, 2019
Mt. Denali
Travel on board the National Geographic Quest
and discover awesome glaciers, remote islands,
pods of whales, bears, bald eagles, and more on
our Coastal Wilderness Voyage in Southeast Alaska.
Kayak and hike in remote inlets. Explore Glacier Bay
National Park, Frederick Sound, Chatham Strait,
Petersburg, and Tracy Arm - Ford’s Terror
Wilderness. Starting at $6,890 pp + air.
With optional Denali Post-Trip
June 8-14, 2019
Discover Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula,
Denali, and Fairbanks with an excellent naturalist,
David Wimpfheimer. $3,990 + air.
Join us as we explore northern Japan
and discover the winter hot springs and
snow monkeys of Japan! Also visit
the Sapporo Snow Festival, and the
enchanting city of Kyoto.
Snow Monkeysof JAPAN
& the Sapporo Snow Festival
January 29 - February 8, 2020
Questions?
Call (800) 252-4910
or (408) 252-4910
Fax: (408) 252-1444
Email: [email protected]
On the Web: www.betchartexpeditions.com
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
or email [email protected]
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
or email [email protected]
If You Love Wild Areas!If You Love Eclipses and the Aurora Borealis! If You Love Archaeology and History!
Come discover the great beauty of Alaska in winter,
and see the greatest light show on earth! Also see
Alaskan wildlife in winter near Seward, and then take
the train from Talkeetna to Fairbanks, passing lofty
20,310 foot Denali (Mt. McKinley) en route. See the Ice
Festival in Fairbanks and learn about the Aurora from
Geophysical Institute scientists. Watch a local sled
dog team, and see the Aurora Borealis dance across
the night sky. $2,995 pp + air.
Alaska Aurora BorealisMarch 28 - April 3, 2019!
Join us as we explore Chile where the
Total Solar Eclipse path will cross on July 2, 2019.
Visit the historic capital city, Santiago, Chile’s largest
city and one of the most beautiful cities in South
America. Explore an archeological site in the Valle
del Encanto, and discover the unique cloud forest
and coastal beauty of Parque Nacional Fray Jorge.
Visit astronomical observatories and see the 2019
Total Solar Eclipse! $5,995 pp + air + opt. pre-trip.
Chile
Total Solar Eclipse
2019
June 26 - July 6, 2019
see the Total Solar Eclipse July 2, 2019
With optional Easter Island Pre-trip, June 21-26
For a detailed brochure,
call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
French Polynesia is one of the most beautiful
places on earth. Discover the magic of these
islands and see the Total Solar Eclipse July 2nd
from our chartered aircraft near the remote
Gambier Islands. Enjoy this marine
wonderland of coral reefs, exquisite islands,
and charming Polynesian people who thrive
in this unique environment.
$5,995 pp + air + opt. Bora Bora post-trip.
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with optional Bora Bora Extension
to July 7, 2019
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Join Greek archaeological
expert Dr. Ken Sheedy
on this fascinating
adventure to explore
archaeological sites and
historic wonders in
Northern Greece. Walk
in the footsteps of
Alexander the Great, and
more...! $4,295 pp + air.
Archaeological Heritage ofNORTHERN GREECE
April 26–May 10, 2019
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BULGARIA
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Mt. Olympus
Pindos Range
Athens
KastoriaThessaloniki
Kavala
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Archaeological Heritageof Northern Greece
Explore the heritage and delights of the
amazing country of Japan! Visit World Heritage
Sites, National Treasures, palaces, and gardens.
Venture up Mt. Fuji and ferry across the Inland
Sea to the Itsukushima Shrine on the little island
of Miyajima. Take the Express Train to Nagoya
and Kyoto and the Komagatake Ropeway cable
car to the summit of Mt. Komagatake. Discover
the ancient heritage of Takayama in the
Japanese Alps! $5,695 pp + air.
Heritage of Japan!May 12-24, 2019
Join us as we explore the jewel of central Asia,
Uzbekistan. Discover the heart of the Silk Road -
and the UNESCO Heritage sites of Samarkand,
a breathtaking oasis in the Zerafshan River
valley; Khiva, a vibrant well-preserved ancient
walled city; and Bukhara, one of Central Asia’s
best preserved Islamic cities of the 10th-17th
centuries. $4,295 pp + air.
April 27 - May 12, 2019
UZBEKISTAN
Join Betchart naturalist Ted Elliman on this
extraordinary trip to Armenia and the Republic of
Georgia on the eastern shore of the Black Sea. Armenia
is nestled in the Caucasus Mountains beneath the gaze
of 16,854 ft biblical Mt. Ararat and 12,782 foot Little
Ararat. We’ll take a special look at the natural world
of Armenia and Georgia, and will also see cultural
sites, including the Amberd fortress and Noravank
monastery. Learn about the early Christian heritage
of Armenia, and discover the delights of Tbilisi, the
National Botanic Garden in Georgia, Kazbegi
Mountain, and more! $4,995 pp + air.
Armenia & the Republic of GeorgiaMay 28 - June 13, 2019
Iceland has a proud heritage and truly magical
wildlife and natural wonders! Visit Pingveiller Plain,
birthplace of democracy in Iceland, and Gullfoss
Falls, Iceland’s most notable landmark. See the
Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its fantastic glacier,
birds, seals, orcas, and minke whales. Then drive
to Stykkisholmur and Breidafjordur Bay to see
millions of seabirds. See the magnificent Latrabjarg
seabird rookery, and pass through spectacular
fjords and past thundering waterfalls to
Lake Myvatn. $3,995 pp + air.
Wild Iceland!June 13-22, 2019
Explore Alaska from Anchorage to Seward,
traveling along the Cook Inlet and spectacular
Chugach Mountains, and then up the Denali
Highway to Denali National Park. Hike on Hatcher
Pass, and enjoy stately forests, botanic gardens,
scenic streamside walks teeming with flowers, and
dwarf tundra plants on the mountain tops. Explore
Denali National Park, the finest park and wildlife
preserve in Alaska, and then visit Fairbanks in
the interior of Alaska. $4,995 pp + air.
Botanical AlaskaJuly 10-20, 2019
Questions?
Call (800) 252-4910 or (408) 252-4910
Email: [email protected]
Alaska Wilderness& Denali Extension
June 1-8, 2019
Mt. Denali
Travel on board the National Geographic Quest
and discover awesome glaciers, remote islands,
pods of whales, bears, bald eagles, and more on
our Coastal Wilderness Voyage in Southeast Alaska.
Kayak and hike in remote inlets. Explore Glacier Bay
National Park, Frederick Sound, Chatham Strait,
Petersburg, and Tracy Arm - Ford’s Terror
Wilderness. Starting at $6,890 pp + air.
With optional Denali Post-Trip
June 8-14, 2019
Discover Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula,
Denali, and Fairbanks with an excellent naturalist,
David Wimpfheimer. $3,990 + air.
Join us as we explore northern Japan
and discover the winter hot springs and
snow monkeys of Japan! Also visit
the Sapporo Snow Festival, and the
enchanting city of Kyoto.
Snow Monkeysof JAPAN
& the Sapporo Snow Festival
January 29 - February 8, 2020
Questions?
Call (800) 252-4910
or (408) 252-4910
Fax: (408) 252-1444
Email: [email protected]
On the Web: www.betchartexpeditions.com
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
or email [email protected]
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
or email [email protected]
Betchart Travel Adventures in 2019SigmaXi • Planetary Society
AAAS Travels • ACS Expeditions
For Members & Friends of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS & Planetary Society17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435
BETCHARTEXPEDITIONS Inc.
FIRST CLASS
In December 2019, we are exploring the amazing city of
Singapore, of the Crazy Rich Asians film fame, which will include
an adventure to Bintan Island to see the Annular Solar Eclipse on
December 26, 2019!
Discover the heritage of Singapore at the National Museum and as
you explore the city on our bumboats in the harbor!
Enjoy an afternoon at the Singapore Science Center and see
the famous Gardens by the Bay, where the Flower Dome and
Cloud Forest Dome offer two of the finest botanical greenhouse
experiences in the world.
Then ferry a short distance to Bintan Island, Indonesia, where we will see the Annular Solar
Eclipse at an extraordinary archaeological site with 500 life-sized statues!
The Angkor Wat pre-trip in Cambodia includes 3days exploring this renowned
archaeological site as well as others on the Angkor Plain.
The Star Clipper post-trip New Year’s voyage, from Singapore to Phuket, is on one of the
finest tall ships in the world, 360-feet long with 4 masts!
This is a chance to savor the superb experience of celebrating New Year’s on a clipper ship!
If You Love the Tropics, Birds, & Flowers !
Join us in 2019...for
Wonderful Travel Adventures!
AAAS Travels • Sigma Xi Expeditions • ACS Expeditions • Planetary Society • Betchart Expeditions Inc.
Join us on wonderful Adventures for You and Your Friends!
If You Love Mountains or Rainforest!Betchart Expeditions 2019 Highlights!
& a Peek at January 2020!
Phuket SINGAPOREANNULAR ECLIPSE
December 26, 2019With Anghor Wat Pre-trip and Singapore to Phuket Post-trip
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Discover Singapore & the Annular Solar Eclipse!
December 18 - 27, 2019with optional Angkor Wat Pre-Trip Dec. 15 - 20
& optional Star Clipper Post-Trip Dec. 27 - Jan 5, 2020
Join us on this fascinating adventure and explore
the rich cultural heritage of far western China
plus the extraordinary landscapes of Hunza.On
our journey along the Silk Road we will visit the
desert oasis of Turpan and Kashgar in Xinjiang
Province of northwest China.We will follow the
Karakoram Highway across Khunjerab Pass and
the high valleys of the Pamir to the Hunza Valley.
With its knife edged mountains, brilliant glaciers,
and protected valleys, Hunza is breath takingly
beautiful. $3,995 pp + air.
Delight in our unique Swiss trip, including
a trip to CERN and lectures by Swiss
scientists on climate change, glaciology,
and more. Explore Zurich, Bern, Geneva,
Zermatt, the Matterhorn, the Jungfrau,
Interlaken, and Lucerne! $5,495 + air.
DiscoverSwitzerland!
July 18 - 30, 2019
On board M/V Hondius, a superb new ice class vessel,
explore Scoresbysund in East Greenland by zodiac,
ship, and on shore excursions. Sail from Northern
Iceland to Greenland, and then discover this immense
fjord system during the time of fall color. Learn about
climate change and scientific research in Greenland,
and watch the Aurora Borealis dance across the
night sky! With leadership by Bob Nansen.
From $4,500 quad + air to $6,950 twin window + air.
Additional categories available.
Discover Greenland!September 15 - 27, 2019
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
We invite you to join this botanical and cultural
adventure of discovery to the lush tropical isle
of Sri Lanka! Discover many of the scenic, natural
and cultural wonders of this island paradise, with
leadership by Sri Lanka naturalist Neela de Zoysa.
Learn about the rich heritage of this land of
serendipity. $4,995 pp + air.
Visit SRI LANKA!
Bora Bora! WOW!
January 25 -February 7, 2019!
Visit the Jewel of the Indian Ocean
Join us as we discover the botanical and natural
wonders of Hawaii. Explore the finest botanical
gardens on the islands of Oahu, the Big Island of
Hawaii, and the Garden Island of Kauai, plus the
geological wonders and native Hawaiian trees,
plants, and birds at Hawaii Volcano National Park,
and majestic Waimea Canyon and Kokee State
Park. From the brilliant red feathered I’iwi to the
Koa and Kukui trees, Hawaii is a natural gem just
waiting to be discovered! $4,345 pp + air.
Botanical HAWAIIApril 1-11, 2019
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
For a detailed brochure,
call (800) 252-4910
All prices are per person twin share + air
Singapore Expedition Fee: $4,995 per person + air of $1,795
from Los Angeles to Singapore, RT.
Angkor Wat Pre-Trip: $1,595 per person + air.
Star Clipper Singapore/Phutket: Cabins per person from
$2,795 pp share + air.
For a fully detailed brochure, contact Taunya:
Phone: (800) 252-4910.
Or email: [email protected]
Or go to: www.betchartexpeditions.com
For a detailed brochure, call (800) 252-4910
Email: [email protected]
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Xinjiang & HunzaAugust 25 - September 11, 2019
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Sail the headwaters of the Amazon, with
panoramic windows for extravagant river
views, and skiffs and kayaks for on-the-water
adventures! Look for colorful macaws, caiman
at the river’s edge, sluggish sloths loafing
overhead, and delightful little tamarin monkeys
in Pacaya-Samaria National Reserve. The reserve
is bordered by the Maranon and Ucayali rivers.
These two powerful rivers converge to create
the famed Amazon. From $7,190 + air.
UPPER AMAZON
October 26 - November 4, 2019
with Peru Pre-Trip, October 21 - 26, 2019