2008 Expeditions
Download Printable 2008 Expedition Schedule Here
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Celebrate New Years on Kilimanjaro!17 Days- Limited Permits! 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. |
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Tanzania, Africa: Kilimanjaro Climb-Only Expedition 12 Days- Limited Permits! Climb 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 Expedition. |
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Tanzania, Africa: Serengeti Safari 08 Days- Limited Permits! 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 . |
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Sea Kayaking in Patagonia, Chile12 Days- Weekly Departures November-April, 2007-2008 Sea kayak the stunning fjords of Southern Chile. Enjoy spectacular wildlife, natural hot springs, and Chilean red wine aboard our private support boat. Click here for more information on sea kayaking in Chile. |
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Sea Kayaking, Hot Springs and Yoga in Patagonia, Chile12 Days- March 22-April 02, 2008 Join Christi Masi, personal trainer and health coach, from The Healthy Goddess for a healthy and fun adventure south of the border. Sea kayaking, yoga, therapeutic hot springs, healthy cuisine, and yes, Chilean red wine aboard our private support boat! Click here for more information on Sea Kayaking and Yoga in Patagonia. |
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Patagonia, Chile - Torres Del Paine "W" Trek10 Days- Weekly Departures November-April 2007-2008 Travel to the Southern-most tip of the Americas and trek in one of the most spectacular National Parks on the planet. Granite towers, icebergs, penguins, optional glacier hiking. Click here for information on the Torres Del Paine "W" Trek |
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Patagonia, Chile - Torres Del Paine Full Circuit15 Days- Weekly Departures November-April, 2007-2008 The Full Circuit is a challenging trek that circumnavigates the entire Torres Del Paine Massif. Hike beneath towering granite peaks, cross alpine streams, gaze upon the Southern Ice Cap, optional glacier hiking and ice climbing. Click here for information on Torres Del Paine Full Circuit. |
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Nepal- The Everest Basecamp Trek22 Days- Weekly Departures in September-December and February-May 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 |
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Nepal- The Everest Adventure Trek16 Days- Weekly Departures in September-December and February-May 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 |
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New! Central Tibet: Cultural and Trekking Tour15 Days- Weekly Departures in April-October, 2008 Travel to Lhasa, Tibet via Beijing, China. Experience some of the oldest cultures on earth. Journey into remote valleys with Tibetan nomads and undertake religious koras (or hikes) with Buddhist pilgrims. Click here for more information on travel to Tibet. |
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Ladakh, Northern India: The Markha Valley Trek18 Days- Weekly Departures May-September, 2008 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 |
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Cuzco, Peru: The Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu09 Days- Weekly Departures in March-December, 2008 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 |
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New! Luxury Lodge to Lodge Trek to Machu Picchu12 Days- Weekly Departures in March-December, 2008 Hike "the other Inca Trail" to Machu Picchu. Our luxury Lodge to Lodge Trek begins in Cuzco, Peru. From here we travel to the stunning Soraypampa Valley and trek for five days beneath soaring Andean peaks. Each night is spent in first class style with eiderdown bedding, private full bathrooms, jacuzzi, fireplace and gourmet cuisine. The trek ends near Machu Picchu. Click here for more information on Lodge to Lodge trekking in Peru. |
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New! Peru Exploratory Trip: The Ausangate Circuit Trek12 Days- July 12-23, 2008 The Ausangate Circuit Trek, near Cuzco, Peru, is a challenging high altitude trek that circumnavigates Nevado Ausangate (21,028 feet). We will cross several high passes up to 16,500 feet high and camp in stunning glacial valleys near pristine alpine lakes. Click here for more information on the Ausangate Circuit Trek
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Peru: The Cordillera Blanca Santa Cruz Valley Trek10 Days- Weekly Departures in April-October, 2008 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 |
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Peru: The Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit19 Days- Weekly Departures in April-October, 2008 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 |
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Custom AdventuresExtend 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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Download Printable 2008 Expedition Schedule Here
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.
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