2008 Winter Newsletter
Sea kayaking in Patagonia, Chile Ice hike, Torres Del Paine, Chile Alpenglowe on Mt. Everest, Nepal
In this Newsletter:
- Sea Kayaking, Yoga and Hot Springs in Patagonia, Chile
- Trekking in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile
- Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in March- Budget Trip!
- May Everest Basecamp Trek Seeks More Members
- Summer 2008- Trekking and Buddhist Culture in Mustang, Nepal
- Women’s Yoga and Surf Adventures in Costa Rica
- November, 2008: Women’s Yoga and Hiking in Nepal- Everest Adventure and Everest Basecamp Treks Spaces Filling Fast, Sign Up Now!
- New! Budget Trips and Weekly Departures in 2008
Greetings Friends!
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were enjoyable and full of adventure! Lotus Expeditions has been on the road and exploring new destinations beginning with an amazing Exploratory Trek into Mustang, Nepal in November followed by a river trip on the Po River in Northern Thailand. In December we traveled to Costa Rica for a Yoga and Surf Exploratory. After the warmth and sunshine of Central America we journeyed home to Colorado for the holidays where plentiful snow and cold temperatures have created a wonderland for winter recreation including skiing, ice climbing, and snow angels.
Before we get too comfortable with Winter, however, Lotus Expeditions will head to the Southern Hemisphere in February for a little more sunshine and the long days of Summer. After a fly-fishing recon on the South Island of New Zealand we will head to Argentina and Chile for world-class fly-fishing and the excellent food and wine which are famous in Patagonia.
Lotus Expeditions’ Southern Hemisphere’s Summer Season is in full swing with luxury sea kayaking expeditions in Patagonia, Chile and trekking explorations of Chile’s stunning Torres Del Paine National Park and Peru’s famous Inca Trail to the ruins of Machu Picchu.
We hope your New Year’s resolutions include fun, adventure and international travel and that you will join us soon on an unforgettable journey.
Best Wishes in 2008,
Raleigh Coburn
-Owner, Lotus Expeditions
Sea Kayaking, Yoga and Hot Springs in Patagonia, Chile- March 22-April 02, 2008
The Healthy Goddess' Christi Masi will lead this healthy and fun travel adventure in Patagonia, Chile for men and women. Highlights include world-class sea kayaking, daily yoga and natural hot springs soaks, healthy meals prepared by a professional chef, and evening cocktail hour aboard our private boat.
Click here for prices and detailed information on Sea Kayaking and Yoga in Patagonia
Sea Kayaking in Patagonia Prices from U$1650 Weekly Departures January-April, 2008
Trekking in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile
Granite spires, massive glaciers, turquoise lakes and glistening blue icebergs. Torres Del Paine is one of the classic treks of the world and due to its remoteness still sees fewer visitors than many of the world’s popular treks. We offer the shorter "W" Trek and the challenging Full Circuit Trek.
Click here for detailed information on the Torres Del Paine "W" Trek
Click here for detailed information on the Torres Del Paine Full Circuit Trek
Prices from U$2095 and U$2695 Weekly departures January-April, 2008
Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in March- Budget Trip!
For many modern travelers, Peru conjures images of elaborate stone walkways along the Inca Trail or the misty ruins of Machu Picchu. Nestled deep in the Andes Mountains, and hidden to the outside world for centuries, this archaeological masterpiece remains a mystery to explorers and historians. Inexplicably abandoned by the Incas and never revealed to the Spanish conquistadors, it is known as "the lost city of the Incas."
Special Budget Departure March 09-17, 2008 Trip Price U$1095
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Prices from U$1095 Weekly Departures March-December, 2008
May Everest Basecamp Trek Seeks More Members- May 03-24, 2008
Trek through traditional Sherpa villages, barter with nomadic Tibetan traders, visit ancient monasteries, and ascend non technical Kala Pattar at 18,450 feet/5,623 meters. Reach the base of Mount Everest at 17,575 feet/5,357 meters, where elite mountaineers from around the world will be preparing for their ascent of the highest mountain on earth.
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Prices from U$1,895 Weekly departures February-May and September-December, 2008
Summer 2008- Trekking and Buddhist Culture in Mustang, Nepal
Mustang, considered a "lost Tibetan kingdom," is one of the last restricted (and least visited) areas in Nepal. The region is a part of the Tibetan plateau and sits in the rain shadow of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas. It is a high altitude desert split by Grand Canyon-size river gorges and surrounded by towering, snow-covered peaks.
Plans to build a road from the Tibetan border, through the heart of Mustang and into Nepal are underway. This lifeline will bring cheaper goods into the region and will facilitate the export of locally produced goods. It will also open up the area to more outsiders. Seen as a positive by locals, rapid modernization will have a powerful impact on the traditional way of life of this peaceful Buddhist culture and it will consequently be changed forever. The time to visit Mustang is now thus Lotus Expeditions will offer treks to this extraordinary region this Summer and Fall, 2008.
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Contact us for more details or to schedule your Custom or Private Departure
Women’s Yoga and Surf in Costa Rica
In December Lotus Expeditions traveled to Costa Rica to check out the local surf and the world-class yoga institute at Nosara. We discovered a perfect beginner beach break, friendly locals, delicious food and drink, and pristine jungle. Other activities in the area include kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, jungle hikes, canopy tours, fishing, and horseback riding. It is an adventure paradise and plans are underway to offer Lotus Expeditions’ first Women’s Yoga and Surf Adventures in 2008.
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Contact us for more details or to schedule your Custom or Private Departure
November, 2008: Women’s Yoga and Hiking in Nepal
Everest Adventure and Everest Basecamp Treks
Join Lotus Expeditions and Wild Women Workshops on an all-women expedition to Everest Basecamp. This challenging high altitude hike will visit important Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries in Nepal. We will have opportunities for daily classes including educational topics about Nepal, yoga, meditation, writing and reflection led by professional guides Raleigh Coburn and Heather Sullivan. Our journey will culminate with a climb of 18,500 foot Kala Pattar before reaching Everest basecamp at 17,500 feet.
Alternatively, the Everest Adventure Trek will accompany the Basecamp trekkers as far as the Tengboche Monastery at 12,887 feet. This is a moderately challenging hike with stunning views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam.
For more details click on the following links:
- Women's Hiking and Yoga in Nepal: Everest Basecamp Trek November 01-22, 2008
- Women's Hiking and Yoga in Nepal: Everest Adventure Trek November 01-16, 2008
Prices from $2495 and $3095. Spaces are limited to 12 participants and are filling up fast. Please contact us for more information or to sign up
New! Budget Trips and Weekly Departures in 2008
Our friends and clients asked for it…Lotus Expeditions is now offering Budget and Deluxe Services for all open-enrollment, regularly scheduled trips. Compare the differences:
Budget Services Include*:
- All ground transportation
- Accommodation in 2-3 star hostels, lodges, B&B’s or hotels
- Professional, English-speaking, local guides
- Local cooks, porters, pack animals, etc.
Deluxe Services Include*:
- All ground transportation
- Accommodation in 4-5 star lodges, B&B’s or hotels
- Professional, English-speaking, local guides
- Professional International Guide
- Local cooks, porters, pack animals, etc.
We also offer weekly departures for all open-enrollment trips to accommodate your travel schedule or vacation time.
For Custom or Private Trips you may choose any combination or level of service to fit your travel style or budget and any departure date.
* Please see specific trip listings on our website for a full list of trip inclusions and exclusions.