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2007 Expeditions

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Patagonia, Chile - Torres Del Paine Full Circuit 15 Days

February 17- March 3, 2007

The Full Circuit is a challenging trek that circumnavigates the entire Torres Del Paine Massif.  Click here for information on Torres Del Paine Full Circuit.  


Nepal- The Everest Basecamp Trek 19 Days

Spring, 2007- April 2-April 20 and April 23-May 11
Fall, 2007- October 1-October 19 and October 22-November 9

Trek through traditional Sherpa villages, barter with nomadic Tibetan traders, visit ancient monasteries, and ascend nontechnical 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.  Click here for information on the Everest Basecamp Trek


Nepal- The Everest Adventure Trek 13 Days

Spring, 2007- April 2-April 14 and April 23-May 5
Fall, 2007- October 1-October 13 and October 22-November 3

En route to the base of Mount Everest, this trek reaches the Tengboche Monastery, spiritual heart of the Khumbu, at 12,887 feet/3,867 meters. The return follows a seldom-traveled high road that winds along an airy mountainside and visits the traditional Sherpa village of Phortse.  Click here for information on the Everest Adventure Trek


Northern India- Ladakh- Monasteries and Apricot Valley Trek 11 Days

May 14-May 24, 2007
August 29- September 8, 2007

Sandwiched between the Himalaya to the south and the Karakoram to the North, Ladakh is truly the jewel of northern India. Also known as “little Tibet”, Tibetan Buddhism influences every aspect of the people, the land and the culture. The arid, windswept landscape is dotted with rural villages, rugged, glaciated peaks and vast valleys.

Our journey will visit several important monasteries surrounding Leh- the capital of Ladakh. We will trek for six days through some of the most spectacular villages in Ladakh visiting more monasteries en route.  Click here for information on the Apricot Valley Trek



Northern India- Ladakh- The Markha Valley Trek 16 Days

May 28-June 12, 2007
September 10- September 25, 2007

The Markha Valley Trek is one of the most varied and beautiful treks in the world. It ventures high into the Himalaya crossing two passes over 15,000 feet/4575 meters as it circles from the edges of the Indus Valley, down into parts of Zanskar, and passes through terrain that changes from incredibly narrow valleys to wide-open plateaus. It is made all the more interesting by the ancient form of Buddhism that flourishes in the many monasteries that dot the landscape perched high atop hills.  Click here for information on the Markha Valley Trek


Peru- The Cordillera Blanca Santa Cruz Trek 10 Days

June 22-July 1, 2007

The Santa Cruz trek located in the heart of the Andes, just outside of Huaraz, Peru, is an exciting adventure for those with a shorter timeframe. This trek will take you through stunning glacial valleys, near turquoise lakes, over high mountain passes and among dozens of ice-fluted peaks well over 19,000 feet high. This trek will reach a high point of 15,675 feet. There is an optional side trip to Alpamayo basecamp.  Click here for information on the Santa Cruz Valley Trek


Peru- Cuzco, The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu 9 Days

June 30-July 8 , 2007
July 7-July 15, 2007

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.”  Click here for information on the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu


Peru- The Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit 19 Days

July 14-August 1, 2007
August 8-August 26, 2007 NEW DATE!

The Cordillera Huayhuash (why-wash) Circuit explores a seldom-visited andean region, crossing several high passes, following ancient Inca trails, and traveling near the site of British mountaineer Joe Simpson's epic tale of survival--documented in the film Touching The Void.  Click here for information on the Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit


Tanzania, Africa- Kilimanjaro Climb and Serengeti Safari 17 Days

December 26, 2007-January 11, 2008

Do something extraordinary for New Years!  Climb to "the roof of Africa" on Mount Kilimanjaro (19,340 feet).  Non-technical route.  No previous experience necessary.  Follow your climb with a Safari in the spectacular Serengeti.  Click here for more information on the Kilimanjaro Climb and Serengeti Safari




Tanzania, Africa- Kilimanjaro Climb-Only Option 12 Days

December 26, 2007-January 6, 2008

Trek to "the roof of Africa" and one of the Seven Summits on Mount Kilimanjaro (19,340 feet) via the non-technical Shira Plateau Route.  No previous experience necessary.  Click here for more information on the Kilimanjaro Climb-Only Option





Tanzania, Africa- Serengeti Safari 8 Days

January 4- January 11, 2008

Join Lotus Expeditions on a fascinating, five-day, luxury driving safari to Ngorongoro Crater and the plains of the Serengeti.  See millions of wildebeest and thousands of zebras as they make their annual migration across the plains.   Click here for more information on the Serengeti Safari




Custom Adventures

Extend your trip or create your own itinerary.  Our custom adventure specialists can help design any number of private journeys for individuals, families, honeymooners, friends, school and professional groups.  Click here for information on custom and private adventures


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Our Mission: Lotus Expeditions provides high-quality adventure travel experiences in international destinations, affording participants an opportunity to explore remote geographic regions while experiencing the unique cultural qualities of the local communities.

Each trip may be tailored to address the specific interests and needs of individual clients.

Lotus Expeditions is committed to responsible tourism. Five percent of our profits will be donated to organizations that address the needs of the local communities in regions we visit.