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Become enchanted with Buenos Aires, “the Paris of South America”. The city combines European grandeur with Latin passion. Tour the more traditional, and the most trendy,neighbourhoods that fascinate with their cosmopolitan atmosphere and individual personality. Visit art galleries, museums, the opera house, the birthplace of tango and navigatethe Rio de la Plata delta.
In a lush tropical jungle, Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Mother Nature’s most stunning achievements.
Discover a variety of Patagonian landscapes! In Ushuaia, take the “Train to the End of the World”; navigate the Beagle Channel observing penguins, sea lions and bird colonies; and dive into the rich local seafood. At El Calafate, on theshores of Lago Argentino, view the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno, Upsala
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Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina. Courtesy of Wikipedia and Martin St-Amant.
Iguazu Falls, Argentina. Courtesy of Wikipedia and Juan Lighter.
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ARGENTINA:ENOS AIRES TO THE END OF THE EARTH
Spegazzini Glaciers in Los aciares National Park, a UNESCO rld Heritage Site. In the gorgeous Lake District,
rounded by the Andes Mountains, oy the views at Bariloche and San rtin de los Andes. At Neuquén, discover the Earth’s
gest dinosaurs with ROM aeontologist Dr. David Evans.Enjoy marvellous cuisine, heady
nes and tango culture!
ORDINATOR: da Huignard [email protected]: TBDAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY:teways Internationalian Cilia 905.889.0483 ext 3 or [email protected]
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Join Dr. Trinity Jackman, classicalhistorian and archaeologist, on ajourney to Sicily, home to some of Europe’s most important ancient Greek sites, Europe’s most active volcano and some of Italy’s tastiest food. Midway between Africa and Europe in the middle of the
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The Canadian Arctic is both iconic and majestic. It is a huge part of the way we view ourselves as Canadians.
Learn about the Inuit way of lifeand art. Experience polar bears, walruses, seals, caribou, vast ice floes, pack ice, huge icebergs calving off the glaciers, and the arctic summer with wildlife abounding and wild flowers spread across the tundra. Follow in the wake of Franklin’s expedition, doomed while searching for the Northwest Passage.
Join Canada’s favorite science journalist, Bob McDonald, of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks to understand the High Arctic. Bob makes science accessible, entertaining and fascinating. He has been reporting on climate change for 30 years. ROMTravel invites you to come see the Canadian High Arctic, before it disappears, in a truly unique and
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SICILY: CROSSROADS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
MAY 4 TO 15, 2020
editerranean, Sicily has been ruled y Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans nd Spaniards, all of whom have left heir mark.
The Cathedral of Monreale, built o showcase the power of the Norman ing William II and famous for its osaics, is considered one of Sicily’s
reatest art treasures. Just off the salt lats on the west coast lies the little sland of Mozia with its layers of istory to be found in the arthaginian and Roman ruins. To
he south is Agrigento, historically ne of the richest Greek colonies, ith its “Valley of the Temples”, the
argest and best-preserved collectionf ancient Greek buildings outside of reece. Taormina, a spectacular
esort city with its dramatically ituated Greco-Roman theatre, erches high above the crystal-clear
blue sea as Mt. Etna looms in the distance. In addition to its historical and artistic treasures, Sicily offers varied dramatic landscapes from the formidable stark hills of the interior, the vibrant greens of farmed valleys,to the turquoise waters and sandy beaches of the coast. Join us. If you like Italy, you’ll love Sicily.
COORDINATOR: Ann Dandy [email protected]: TBDTRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY: Tour East Holidays (Canada) Inc.Steve Hope 416.929.0888 [email protected] Registration Number: 67531472
HIGH ARCTIC EXPLORERWITH BOB McDONALD
Temple of Heracles, Agrigento.
xclusive experience as onlyOMTravel can provide.
Come travel the famous orthwest Passage. If you have ever anted to go, now is the time, and
his is the one of a kind trip. It will beull of images, memories and people ever to be forgotten.
A walrus near Croker Bay, Nunavut. Courtesy of Clayton Anderson.
Bob McDonald.
COORDINATOR: Eric Morrison [email protected]: from $ 7,595 USD pp/dbl occ(flights not included)TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY: Adventure CanadaSheryl Saint 905.271.4000 ext 224 or [email protected] Registration Numbers:4001400 and 50021860
Courtesy of Bob McDonald.
travelled across snow-capped mountains and desolate deserts on this vital artery of trade, culture and religious exchange between East and West.
We begin in Beijing and then travel to the ancient capital of Xi’an. In Tianshui, climb the Maijishan Grottoes with over 7,000 carved Buddhist statues. Kashgar is prized for its Islamic culture, Id Kah Mosque and Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, as well as for its outdoor markets and ethnic handicrafts. View the Flaming Mountain and Turpan’s Karez irrigation system. Explore a Uyghur village and the ancient ruins of Jiaohe and Gaochang. In Dunhuang, the Mogao Grottoes contain the finest examples of Buddhist art: delicate frescoes and lifelike, painted
Our Resource Person, Sara Irwin, will help bring history to life!
COORDINATOR: Marion Ho [email protected]: TBDTRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY:
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Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang (Gansu
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INTRIGUING SILK ROAD ACROSS CHINA
Feel the aura of adventure as we follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo along China’s Silk Road. Once, camels loaded with exotic goods
Buddhist clay sculptures. Visit Crescent Moon Spring and Mingsha Mountain and experience a sunset camel ride. Our journey ends in Shanghai, where we will enjoy her contrasting architecture.
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Shrouded in mystery and nestled against the Himalayas, Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet are very different, unique lands with rich cultural heritages and strong Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Join Sara Irwin, our expert on the arts and culture of Southeast Asia at the “Top of the World”.
Bhutan, with its beautiful valleys and unique architecture, is renowned
for its emphasis on happiness. Visit the Punakha dzong, the most dramatic fortress in the country. Enjoy a nature walk in the Phobjikha valley. Marvel at the skill and beauty in Bhutanese textiles during our private visit to the national textile museum. And visit the stunning cliff-hanging Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
In Nepal, explore the three royal cities of the Kathmandu valley, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Wander the narrow streets of Kathmandu. Visit one of the most important Buddhist temples in Nepal,the Swayambhunath Stupa. Go on safari in Chitwan National Park, and view the Himalayas at sunrise.
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Crescent Moon Lake, Dunhuang (Gansu Province), China. Courtesy of
our East Holidays (Canada) Inc.teve Hope 416.929.0888 [email protected] Registration Number: 7531472
BHUTAN, NEPAL AND TIBETOCTOBER 6 TO 25, 2019
Explore the Potala Palace, high n the Tibetan plain, in Lhasa. Visit he local market. A journey to amdrok Lake provides an pportunity to experience the pectacular Tibetan scenery.
OORDINATOR: on McDougall [email protected]: $ 13,640 pp/dbl occ
international flights not included)
RAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BY: lyth Educational Traveliljana Brunning 416.960.3552 xt 107 or [email protected]
ICO Registration Number:
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WAITING LISTSOUTH INDIA FEBRUARY 17 TO MARCH 5, 2020Experience vibrant tropical landscapes, stunning temples and opulent palaces, sandy beaches and the
charming hospitality of the people of South India. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites; see magnificent
temples in Mamallapuram, Tanjore and Madurai; feel the French colonial vibe of Pondicherry; savour
lush spice and tea plantations in Periyar; and cruise the tranquil, green backwaters of Kerala. The ROM’s
Dr. Deepali Dewan joins us as our expert Resource Person.
COORDINATOR: Neera Chopra PRICE: $ 9,800 pp/dbl occ416.441.9259 | [email protected] (International flights not included)
LOOKING FORWARD UPCOMING TRIPSTANZANIA with BOB McDONALD MARCH 2021Experience the greatest animal migration on the face of the Earth….millions of wildebeest and their predators on the move. See the famous Olduvai Gorge and learn about the equally famous husband and wife team, the Leakeys, who found some of the earliest human remains ever. Gaze upon the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro and have a sundowner on the plains of the Serengeti. You can do all this with one of Canada’s great science story tellers, Bob McDonald of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks.
COORDINATOR: Eric Morrison PRICE: TBD416.691.6770 | [email protected] (International flights not included)
NORTHERN SPAIN SPRING 2021Travel to the less visited north of Spain. Enjoy tapas in San Sebastian, the Guggenheim in Bilbao, magnificent bodegas, Santiago de Campostela as well as scenery, architecture, history, wine and fine cuisine.
COORDINATOR: Ann Dandy PRICE: TBD647.346.4334 | [email protected] (International flights not included)
SCOTLAND SLOWLY JUNE 2021Cruise the dramatic coastline of Scotland on Adventure Canada’s ship, the Ocean Endeavour, from the
cities of Glasgow and Aberdeen to the remote islands of Skye, Lewis, Orkney and Shetland. Revel in
wildlife and history. See prehistoric megaliths, breeding sea bird colonies and dramatic shorelines. Share
music and stories with locals in community halls and pubs. Enjoy contemporary comfort on board with
lectures, concerts, and sing-alongs. Savour Scotland slowly – like a good whiskey!
COORDINATOR: Virginia Van Vliet PRICE: TBD416.925.5891 | [email protected] (International flights not included)
Courtesy of Greg Spencer.
Jean-Pierre Dalbéra.
Guggenheim Museum,
Bilbao, Spain. Courtesy of
Sally Tuck.
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Brihadisvara Temple
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A Shetland pony, Shetland
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