2. President‘sMessage
Dear Clients,
Welcome to the 2009 Atlas Adventure
Trips catalog. We are excited about the
2009 lineup and hope you are too.
This year, we have partnered with Rende-Vouz Quebec to
bring you a new and exciting skiing trip. Rende-Vouz Quebec
has exclusive knowledge of French-Canada and extensive
experience in vacation planning.
You will also find great values in adventure travel including:
Adventure Cruising»
Biking»
Hiking & Backpacking»
Multisport»
Skiing»
Whitewater Rafting»
Our clients have come to expect awesome outdoor
adventures in wild places. So, pick your adventure and call us
today to reserve your trip.
Best regards,
Lorna Greenway
Lorna backpacking
in the High Sierras
N o v e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 0 8
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Trip►Trip►
AdventureCruises►Multi-sport►
ArcticeCircleBaffinIsland$4895ClassicCostaRicaAdventures$3950
BajaEscape:SeaofCortez$4705CostaRicaPacificCoastAdventure$5848
ArcticExplorerCruise$3899ExperienceboththeNorth&SouthIslands$6428
Skiing►KenaiPenninsula$3348
QuebecSkiTrip&IceHotelTour$2999IncredibleAdventuresontheSouthIsland$4200
Biking►SoutheasternAlaskas’Mountains&Glaciers$2999
Alberta’sBanffandJasperPark$2290Hiking&Backpacking►
Alberta’sMagnificentRoute$5075BackpackingtheHighSierra$1585
WhitewaterRafting►ClassicKhumbuTrekwithKalaPattar$2305
ColoradoRiverOarPoweredTrip$3283HikingAlaska’sInsidePassage$4200
FutaleufuRiver$3850TheTrans-SierraTrek$3345
TanaRiver$3999HikingtheTalkeetnaMountains/SusitnaValley$3075
TalkeetnaRiver$3390IntroductionIntotheKhumbu$1700
MultiSport►KilimanjaroMachameRouteClimb$4750
Adventure&relaxationontheNorth
Island
$6428KilimanjaroRongaiRouteClimb$5995
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4. Arctic Circle/Baffin Island
Land & Cruise
6 Days / 5 Nights►
Embark on a journey of magnificent beauty
as you cruise along the remote Arctic
regions and commune with nature’s
wilderness. An exploration to the Arctic
Circle is not your ordinary venture.
Experience majestic icebergs, polar bears
and the northern lights.
Baja Escape: Exploring the
Sea of Cortez
5 Days/4 Nights►
Escape to the stark, striking beauty of
the Baja Peninsula and explore the rich
ecosystem of the Sea of Cortez. This
trip offers unmatched opportunities for
fantastic snorkeling, sea kayaking, and
desert hiking.
Arctic Explorer Cruise
10 Days / 9 Nights►
Introducing an unforgettable expedition to
the Nunavik region in northern Quebec.
You will experience majestic icebergs,
beluga whales and unspoiled wilderness.
Everyone will enjoy this fascinating
voyage to the untamed Arctic.
Breathtaking view along the
Arctic Coast.
Nunavik region in northern
Quebec.
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The Baja Penninsula.
www.atlasadventuretrips.com
Call (713) 492-0179 today
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Introduction Into The
Khumbu
14 Days / 13 Nights►
This trek is an introduction into the culture and magnificent terrain
of the Khumbu, one of three subregions of the Sherpa settlement in
the Himalaya. While trekking in the shadow of many of the major
Himalaya peaks such as Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Kwangde.
You will experience Sherpa culture, religion, and history. Moderate.
Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Climb
11 Days / 10 Nights►
Trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain on
the African continent, and the highest stand alone mountain in the
world. Kilimanjaro rises 15,100 feet above the surrounding plains with
spectacular views of Tanzania and Kenya. The itinerary incorporates
more rest and acclimatization days, which together make up the critical
difference that enables climbers to stay healthy to make it to the
summit. Very strenuous.
Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Climb
10 Days / 9 Nights►
Trek this seldom used route to the summit of Kilimanjaro and enjoy the
feeling of unspoiled wilderness and solitude for much of the journey.
The Rongai Route begins near the Kenya border, is more remote and
harder to get to than most of the other routes, and does not experience
the larger numbers of trekkers attracted to more accessible routes. Very
strenuous.
www.atlasadventuretrips.com
Quebec Ski Trip & Ice Hotel
Tour
8 days / 7 nights►
Enjoy rest and relaxation in Oh Canada!
Tour the historical city of Quebec. Stroll
through charming Petit Champlain mall
and experience a dazzling overnight stay
at the amazing Ice Hotel de Glace. Your
trip will culminate with dinner at the
amazing Auberge Duchesnay Ice Hotel.
Atlas Adventure Trips has teamed up with
Rende-vouz Quebec to deliver this great
skiing package. Visit them online at
www.rdvsquebec.com for complete
details about what is included in the
Travel Package.
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6. Alberta’s Banff & Jasper
Parks
5 Days / 4 Nights►
Bike & Camp in Alberta’s Banff and
Jasper National Parks - Ride in the
shadow of the iconic Canadian Rockies
from Banff to Jasper, the most spectacular
mountain scenery in North America. The
jagged, majestic peaks seem close enough
to touch as you pedal through awe-
inspiring, glaciated terrain. Experience
deluxe camping accommodations each
evening along the way.
Alberta’s Magnificent
Route
8 Days / 7 Nights►
Ride in the shadow of the iconic Canadian
Rockies in famous Banff. Witness
pristine nature in all its beauty from fierce
glaciers to the natural mountain habitat.
Enjoy the hospitality and culture that
Alberta has to offer. Lodge in comfort
each evening in wonderful hotels and
lodges.
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Hiking the Talkeetna
Mountains & Susitna Valley
9 Days/8 Nights►
Enjoy wilderness hiking amidst the spectacular scenery of the remote
Talkeetna Mountains with yaks to carry your gear. The best views of
the Alaska Range with Denali Mt. McKinley. Easy to moderate.
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7. Backpacking the High Sierra
6 Days / 5 Nights►
Mountain Guides take you through beautiful Yosemite Valley and the
Tuolomne Meadows which is the largest sub-alpine meadow in the
Sierra Nevada Mountains. Hike 25 miles on moderate terrain. Easy.
Classic Khumbu Trek with
Kala Pattar
24 Days / 23 Nights►
Deepen your experience and knowledge of the Khumbu region’s
mountain valley systems, and less visited villages and monasteries.
Trekking with an unparalleled cultural experience. Strenuous.
Hiking Alaska's Inside
Passage
7 Days/6 Nights►
This trip offers the best hiking and wildlife viewing. See grizzlies and
black bears, moose, bald eagles, and humpback whales in some of the
most beautiful locations in Alaska. Included are Juneau, Skagway &
Glacier Bay National Park. Easy to moderate.
The Trans-Sierra Trek
9 Days / 8 Nights►
Explore Yosemite’s most spectacular wilderness areas - Ansel Adams
Wilderness, John Muir Trail, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome,
Tuolomne Meadows. Trek with the area’s best mountain guides and
full pack horse support for a total of 57 miles of hiking. Strenuous.
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Awesome outdoor adventures
In wild places...In wild places...
Telephone (713) 492-0179
www.atalasadventuretrips.com
Adventure Trips
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Whitewater RaftingWhitewater Rafting
Colorado River Oar Powered
Trip
14 Days /13 nights►
Experience the awesome power of the legendary mighty Colorado River
for 225 miles from Lees Ferry to Whitmore Wash and Diamond Creek.
These Class III, IV & V rapids are not for beginners. There are many
opportunities along the way to hike into spectacular side canyons.
$3283
Futaleufu River
9 Days / 8 Nights►
Experience the ride of your life with Class IV to VI
rapids on 100 miles of the best whitewater in the
world. You will travel through the spectacular Upper and Lower Canyons
of the Futaleufu River with opportunities for fantastic wilderness hiking
and rock climbing.
(713) 492-0179
Southeastern Alaska’s
Mountains & Glaciers
6 Days / 5 Nights►
Hike in the majestic Talkeetna Mountains, trek and ice climb on a
glacier in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, sea kayaking in pristine
Prince William Sound, the home of more than 18,000 nesting sea birds.
The most outstanding wildlife viewing you will find. Moderate to
strenuous.
Incredible Adventures on
the South Island
13 Days / 12 Nights►
Hike the entire length of the world renowned Milford Track,
proclaimed “the finest walk in the world” by Mark Twain. Follow up
with hiking on the Franz Josef Glacier, the Routeburn Track, Mount
Cook National Park, cycling in the Hollyford Valley, sea kayaking on
Milford Sound, and much more This is one of the most active trips
you will find. Strenuous.
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Experience Both the North &
South Islands
14 Days / 13 Nights►
An unbeatable experience at an unbeatable price. Hiking, biking, sea
kayaking, jet boating, and caving--all in one incredible trip. An awe
inspiring experience from the South Island’s West Coast and Southern
Alps, to the North Island and Fijiorlands. See volcanoes, hot springs,
and geysers to unique flora, fauna, and Maori hospitality--this trip
gives you two different sides of New Zealand. Moderate to strenuous.
Kenai Penninsula
7 Days / 6 Nights►
The Kenai Peninsula is Alaska’s playground. Experience its breath
taking beauty and connect with nature as you bike, hike, and sea kayak
and see more wildlife in a week than many adventurers see in their
lifetimes. Easy to moderate.y
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Tana River
7 Days / nights►
Located in southeastern Alaska in the heart of the Wrangell St. Elias
National Park, the Tana River begins at the Bagley Icefield glaciers.
Flanked by the Chugach and St. Elias mountain ranges, it offers plenty
of wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities, as well as opportunities
to explore the old gold rush towns. Thrity-six miles of Class II rapids.
Talkeetna River
5 Days / 4 Nights►
The Talkeetna River has Alaska’s best whitewater, and spectacular scenery of
the Talkeetna Mountains, and the Alaska Range with Denali Mt. McKinley,
and plenty of wildlife viewing, fishing, and hiking opportunities. Fifty-four
miles with class II to IV rapids.
www.atlasadventuretrips.com
10. Adventure & Relaxation on
the North Island
8 Days / 7 Nights►
The North Island is the land of misty rainforests, white sand beaches,
rolling farmlands, lakes, volcanic and geothermal activity, and wine.
Hike, bike, sea kayak and wine-taste your way across this natural
wonderland. Easy to moderate.
Classic Costa Rica Adventure
9 Days / 8 Nights►
Costa Rica is one of the most breathtaking, biologically diverse areas on
earth. Experience the adventures and places that have made Costa Rica
an adventure lover’s paradise: hiking, whitewater rafting, canyoning,
and ziplining. Easy to moderate.
Multi-sport
www.atlasadventuretrips.com
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Costa Rica Pacific Coast
Adventure
6 Days / 5 Nights►
Costa Rica Pacific Coast Adventure - Hike, bike, whitewater raft, and
experience Tico culture and hospitality on the beautiful, rugged Pacific
coast. Easy to moderate.
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