Lindblad Expedtions Introduces Three New Life-Changing Voyages for 2010/2011

New York, NY – Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneering expedition travel company with a strong commitment to responsible travel, has announced three new itineraries for 2010/2011. These new journeys provide travel explorers a diverse range of destinations for life-changing encounters with beauty, wildness and the seldom-seen. Upper Amazon voyages explore the rain forests of Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve — bordered by the Marañón and Ucayali rivers — where the mighty Amazon is formed. This new 10-day exploration of the Upper Amazon takes guests through wild lands of unsurpassed beauty aboard the Delfin II, which accommodates only 28 guests. Our Expedition Leader and experienced local Naturalists will help guests see and learn about the remarkable flora and fauna of the region, while the chef presents the finest Amazonian-Peruvian gourmet cuisine on the river. Dates include Aug. 28, Sept. 11 and Dec. 18, 2010 and Jan. 15, Jan. 29; Feb. 12; April 30; May 7, 14, 21;... Read More →

Western River Expeditions Hosts Girlfriend’s Getaway July 20-23, 2010

Plus 2, 4 and 6-day Summer-Long Rafting Adventures on Colorado River through Cataract Canyon in Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Western River Expeditions announces a July 20-23 Girlfriend’s Getaway plus 2, 4 and 6-day summer-long adventures on the 100-mile stretch of the Colorado River called Cataract Canyon in Utah. All programs include rafting and hiking in Canyonlands National Park with explorations of Native American culture and the thrill of 30 world-class white water rapids, camping equipment including cots, delicious meals, guides and return air from Lake Powell back to Moab, UT, where the trips begin. Ideal for mothers and daughters, groups of friends and solo travelers, the Girlfriend’s Getaway also includes daily yoga and optional massage. The rate is $1,205 per adult, including scenic return flight to Moab. The two-day Cataract Express designed for those challenged with busy schedules offers a 100-mile, thrilling adventure via motorized raft at $695 per person ages 12 and up,... Read More →

SEE Turtles Generates $100,000 for Conservation

SEE Turtles, a conservation tourism project, has surpassed the milestone of $100,000 generated for sea turtle protection efforts and local communities. The goal of the project is to benefit sea turtle conservation efforts through ecotourism and volunteer projects, as well as raising funds to protect important habitat. To celebrate this milestone, SEE Turtles will be giving away a free spot on a turtle ecotour to Costa Rica or Baja. Read More →  Read More →