Travel Adventures
San Juan Islands Sea Kayaking - August 3 - 6, 2009
Elk Bugling Weekend - Grand Lake - October 3 - 5, 2009
Birding Nicaragua - February 20 - 28, 2010
San Juan Islands Sea Kayaking
August 3 - 6, 2009
With over 200 rocky, forested islands to explore, the San Juan Archipelago is a superb kayak destination. Experience the fun of paddling and camping on remote islands accessible only by boat. Wildlife sightings may include Orca whales, Minke whales, Dall's porpoises, seals, sea lions and many bird species. Experienced sea kayak guides. Audubon guide is Harriet Stratton. (303)-798-9924.
Cost: $795 per person (a $300 deposit is required at registration). Includes sea kayaks, paddles, life jackets, dry bags, rescue equipment, all meals (could be called fine camp cuisine) with wine, campsite, and tent.
Other Considerations: Trip is limited to 15 participants, must be 13+. Trip is intended for persons in reasonably good health. You should be able to physically perform all activities associated with boating including, but not limited to paddling, entering and exiting the boat under your own power, and carrying your personal gear to the campsite.
For more information, including registration details, visit Centennial Canoe Outfitters, Inc. at www.centennialcanoe.com or call 720.283.0553.
Elk Bugling Weekend - Grand Lake
October 3 - 5, 2009
During the September-October mating season, bull elk stage their own passion play of sorts. The rutting call of bulls can be heard from just before dusk to dawn. We'll head to Grand Lake for a family style visit to a 5 bedroom contemporary mountain cabin. Saturday will include an easy hike into Rocky Mountain National Park, with time to explore Grand Lake. Evening will be devoted to elk bugling. A similar hike is planned for Sunday before the trip home.
Provide your own transportaion and you are responsible for Saturday lunch and dinner. Friday chili and Saturday/Sunday breakfasts provided.
Cost: $185/person for Friends; $225 for non-members
Birding Nicaragua
February 20 - 28, 2010 (8 nights, 9 days)
Experience the lakes, jungles, islands and other ecosystems of Nicaragua. We'll fly from Managua to San Carlos on the shores of Lake Nicaragua and the Rio San Juan. Here we board boats and head down river into the eastern jungle. We'll base at an eco-lodge and explore El Castillo (The Castle), an old Spanish Fort. Then we head to Solentiname Island with its distinct flora and fauna. We fly back to Managua and explore the wester shore of the Lake including Grenada and the volcanic island of Ometepe. The trip ends at San Juan del Sur on the Pacific, returning to Managua to end the trip.
Cost: $1850 per person includes most meals, services of a local guide, transportation and internal airfare. Deposit of $500 per person required at registration. Does not include travel insurance (which is strongly recommended) tips, departure tax, or roundtrip international airfare from Denver to Managua (currently pricing at $700 per person). For complete intinerary, contact Becky Beckers at 303-766-5266, email at AgentBecky@aol.com or visit www.TravelfortheBIrds.com.
