Vacation Planner - St Lucia Vacation

Planning a family getaway? St. Lucia is the ideal family vacation destination where everyone can have a time of their life. St. Lucia provides rest, relaxation and rejuvenation for the adults; and lots of outdoor fun and excitement for the kids. Several hotels on island welcome families and offer special facilities including kids clubs, special kids meals, and comforting sleeping arrangements – beds and cots in room or adjoining rooms.Family vacations can include a variety of land sports and water sports.Take a tour that the whole family will enjoy; for example, the Rain Forest or a biking tour.
Marigot BayA lovely, sequestered, natural harbor that once provided a hideout for pirate ships, Marigot Bay also served as the setting for the film Dr. Doolittle.Maria Islands Nature ReserveThese tiny islands in southern Saint Lucia to the east of Vieux Fort are home to rare wildlife and birds. Several species exist nowhere else in the world.Pigeon Island Museum and Interpretive CentreThis museum is housed in the former British officers' mess building, which has been restored to its 1808 plans. A modern "hands-on" display brings Pigeon Island's fascinating history to life.Whale & Turtle watchingSt Lucia is recognised as one of the leading whale watching sites in the area. Over 20 species are regularly spotted throughout the year, including humpbacks, pilot whales, sperm whales and spinning and spotted dolphins.Turtles are another fascinating thrill for nature-lovers. The abundance of these majestic reptiles on St Lucia is due to the protection provided by local environmental activists, who have ensured there is a permanent suspension on turtle hunting.Caribbean islands' 2000 Ecotourism AwardSt Lucia was the proud recipient of the Caribbean islands' 2000 Ecotourism Award for its Heritage Tourism Programme. So, whatever your mood, St Lucia can offer you a tour which will enchant you. Wherever you go, colours will mesmerise you. Vistas will astound you. And the tropical air will caress you. You'll find all your senses working overtime on St Lucia.OECS Vacation Paradise AwardSt. Lucia is rated the top Caribbean family vacation destination, according to a new study released by the OECS.

Seven Natural Wonders of the Caribbean

In a region where the natural beauty of tropical rainforests, pristine beaches and colorful reefs are among the main attractions, you'll find plenty of nominees that merit inclusion in any "best of" list. However, the treasures that make up my list of Seven Natural Wonders of the Caribbean are the best of the best -- those sublime spots where nature has the awesome ability to take your breath away.

• The B aths, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

The Baths is the Caribbean snorkeler's paradise, a jumble of ancient underwater boulders that form a series of caves, grottos and pools along the coast of Virgin Gorda. Thanks to the calm and sheltered waters, even the most novice snorkeler can enjoy the beauty of the coral-kissed rock formations as tbey paddle from hidden pools right up onto the shore of the main beach. There's nothing more refreshing than a plunge into the sparkling sea after exploring The Bath's intricate shore caves -- it can take an hour or more of clambering and snaking through the rocks to see them all.

• Bioluminescent Bay, Vieques, Puerto Rico

A kayak trip down a narrow mangrove river leads to Vieques' Bahia Fosforescente, or Biolumnescent Bay, which is both a unique natural site and a wonderful experience for visitors. The bay's shallow and bacteria-rich waters provide the ideal environment for one-celled protozoa that use bioluminescence, or light creation, as a defense mechanism. In other words, these microorganisms light up when disturbed, either by a predator or a swimming tourist. On a moonless night, a swim in the biolumanescent bay of Vieques is truly a magical experience as ripples and waves of light stream from your paddling arms and wiggling fingers.

• Bonaire National Marine Park

In a region where nearly every destination has a reef system and boast of its diving opportunities, Bonaire is acknowledged as one of the true meccas for scuba buffs and snorkelers. Bonaire's National Marine Park literally surrounds the island, from the shoreline to the point where the water reaches 200 feet in depth, and is the best protected reef system in the Caribbean. Human activites, while closely controlled, range from swimming, kayaking and windsurfing to diving and snorkeling.

• El Yunque Rain Forest

The Caribbean's most famous rain forest is also it's most beautiful, one of the crown jewels of the U.S. National Park Service. The park isn't huge, but its 28,000 acres includes staggering biodiversity -- home to thousands of native plants and hundreds of animal species. With 600,000 annual visitors, El Yunque can sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed, but quieter experiences can be had in the summer (when locals enjoy a dip in the cool rivers, largely away from tourists), spring, and fall. Hiking, fishing, and even camping is available to those who truly want to immerse themselves in the rainforest experience.

• The Pitons, St. Lucia

One of the iconic vistas not only of St. Lucia but in the entire Caribbean, the twin volcanic peaks of the Pitons rise dramatically from the sea. The Pitons Management Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site, includes active hot springs, coral reefs, and tropical forests. Hardy visitors to St. Lucia take the challenge of hiking to the top of the 2,619-foot Gros Piton (Petit Piton, at 2,461 feet, is off limits to climbers).

• Pitch Lake, Trinidad

Some call the Pitch Lake of Trinidad the ugliest tourist attraction in the Caribbean, and some visitors have likened its appearance to a giant parking lot. But this bubbling, hissing, stinky 100-acre lake of liquid asphalt is the largest of its kind in the world, and well worth a visit. Located near the town of La Brea, the Pitch Lake is 350 feet deep, and visitors can walk on parts of its crusty surface. Guides will show you how the lake is constantly moving and swallowing some items, spitting out others. The lake, which contains an estimated 6 million tons of asphalt, is replenished from pitch veins that run deep below the earth's surface.

• Soufriere Hills Violcano, Montserrat

Montserrat Tourist BoardThe highly active, sometimes angry Soufriere Hills volcano in Montserrat has been both a blessing and curse to local residents. A major eruption of the volcano beginning in 1995 devastated the tiny island, rendering the entire southern half of Montserrat uninhabitable, burying the capital city of Plymouth under tons or ash, and killing 18 people. But the volcano also is an irresistible lure for island visitors, who can view current eruptions and abandoned buildings from a former golf course now covered by volcanic mudflows. Tourists also can visit the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, which closely monitors activity

the Leaves Turn Gold While Skiing?

A crowd of committed skiers and snowboarders are enjoying aspen gold -- the color of Colorado's fall foliage -- from the ribbon of snow-covered ski slope that opened at Arapahoe Basin this morning. The resort that peaks out at the top of the Continental Divide again snags honors as the first ski resort to open in North America. Travelers taking Highway 6 over Loveland Pass instead of driving through the Eisenhower Tunnel, while on a fall foliage tour this week or next, can snap a few photographs of snowriders as they pass A-Basin. This is the earliest opening in the resort's 61 years of operation making A-Basin (as locals call this medium-size resort) the clear winner in the annual contest with Loveland Ski Area on the other side of the Divide.

Urban Big Air, Skate and BMX Competitions Rock San Francisco

It's extreme air time in San Francisco this weekend. Look for skiers and snowboarders throwing big air tricks off at a 100-foot tall jump, plus a skate and BMX vert competition at AT&T Park, home to the San Francisco Giants. ICER AIR this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3, will be a non-stop party, with competitions and live music performances. There's even a "village," adjacent to AT&T Park, where there will be freestyle motorcross, a skate/BMX park, wakeboarding, vendor and exhibitors and a music stage. For a schedule of events visit

MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR LHASA - KATHMANDU

ULTIMATE BIKE TOUR... LONGEST AND DEEPEST BIKE DESCENT IN THE WORLD FROM THE TIBETAN PLATEAU INTO NEPAL.

Here is the Ultimate Mountain Bike Tour (Lhasa-Kathmandu), which is the world's Longest & Deepest Mountain Bike descent. The only trip in the world where one can continue to Everest Base Camp with bike! This is almost 15 days of biking with full logistic support where the total descent will be unbelievable 4600m till the bikers reach Kathmandu.
Over the Tibet plateau we pedal on endless crushed stone runways at settlements, monasteries and palaces. And the high point of this journey when comes, we will go to the monastery of Rongbuk and the Mount Everest Base Camp (5200). Here Reinhold Messner started 1980 his successful Everest solo Expedition. On this journey we stay overnight in hotels and in tents. Guides and the escort crew from Nepal and Tibet provide smooth operational sequence.

HIMALAYA CROSS...
On the highest plateau in the world (Lhasa), the desert like whole landscape and the roads seem as if they are joint with horizon. First, arrive in Kathmandu and explore its numerous attractions for 2 days. Fly Lhasa and spend 3 days for the necessary acclimatization enjoying the numinous Tibetan Capital and discovering numerous attractions. Trails navigating between Lhasa and Kathmandu include 4-days round Trip, Off Road to Rongbuk, the Valley beneath the Stunning North face of Mount Everest and the ultimate Everest Base Camp (5200m), also you'll continue to Camp I (5800m). The excursion overland back to Kathmandu that crosses 6 major passes encompasses spectacular towns with monasteries of Gyantse, Shigastse and Shegar till reaching the Tibetan Frontier at Thang La (5200m). Now begins the longest descent in the world, an almost astonishing 4600 meters to Nepal with a lifetime experience.
The Bike experience brings you in close experience with the three religions Buddhism, Lamaism and Hinduism in contact. The Tibetan culture, the country and people make this journey a great event.

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel. (See the Hotels we use).
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley. Join us for the welcome dinner at evening. Hotel Overnight.
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu - Lhasa. Overnight Hotel.
Day 04: Full day guided sightseeing in Lhasa. Overnight Hotel.
Day 05: Continue the sightseeing in Lhasa. Overnight Hotel.
Day 06: Start the Bike Tour. Camp after 86 kms.
Day 07: Kamba La Pass. Camp after 56 kms.
Day 08: Continue and camp before Karo pass.
Day 09: Karo Pass to Gyangtse. Gyantse 86 kms. Hotel Gyantse.
Day 10: Gyangtse to Shigatse. Shigatse 106 kms. Hotel Shigatse.
Day 11: Continue and camp after 75 kms.
Day 12: Continue and camp after Lhatse 95 kms.
Day 13: Continue. Shegar 80 kms. Hotel.
Day 14: Continue. Pang La Pass. Camp after 65 kms.
Day 15: Continue. Rongbuk. Camp 35 kms.
Day 16: Go to Everest Base Camp. Camp at Rongbuk.
Day 17: Camp before Tingri. 76 kms.
Day 18: Continue and camp after 75 kms.
Day 19: Lalung-Leh Pass. Hotel Zhangmu 117kms.
Day 20: Continue from Zhangmu and cross the border. Overnight Resort at Dhulikhel.
Day 21: Morning drive to Kathmandu. Free day for shopping and etc.
Day 22: Final Departure from Nepal.
Fixed Departure 2008:
15 April and 24 April 200811 May, 22 May and 29 May 200812 June and 26 June 200809 July, 24 July and 31 July 200803 Aug, 14 Aug and 28 Aug 200804 Sep, 16 Sep, 25 Sep and 28 Sep 20089 Oct, 14 Oct and 21 Oct 2008
World's Longest and Deepest Mountain Bike Descent !

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the beautiful trekking route in Annapurna area with the height of 4200 meters. The Annapurna Base camp trek offers you a magnificent view of the Annapurna range and a mixed culture of Gurung and Magar. You will be passing through beautiful villages,rhododendron forests and hot springs .

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrival at kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel.

Day 02 Drive or flight to Pokhara.

Day 03 Pokhara to Tirkhedunga.(1700m)

Day 04 Tirkhedunga to Ghorepani( 2860m)

Day 05 Early morning hike to poonhill(3200m)for the good view of sun rise and beautiful mountains. After breakfast we will trek to Tadapani(2520m)

Day 06 Tadapani to Gandrung

Day 07 Gandrung to Chhomrong (2170m)

Day 08 Chhomrong to Dhovan(2510m)

Day 09 Dhovan to Machapuchhre BC.(3700m) .

Day 10 MBC to Annapurna BaseCamp (4200m)

Day 11 Annapurna BC to Bamboo(2340m)

Day 12 Bamboo to Chhomrong (1340m) .

Day 13 Chhomrong to Landrung.

Day 14 Landrung to Dhampus.

Day 15 Dhampus to Pokhara.

Day 16 Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Day 17 Sightseeing in kathmandu Valley.

Tea-house trek

The cost of the trek ex kathmandu, Nepal is US$ 760.00 .per person.

Cost includes:

1. Airport transfers to/from by private vehicles.

2. Accommodation 2 nights at 4 star standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast and including all govt. taxes.

3. Transportation Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu by Bus or Private Vehicle.

4. Transportation from Pokhara to Trek starting Point.

5. Accommodation, all meals after departing Kathmandu to before arriving back in Kathmandu.

6. ACAP permit fee.

7. Service of Guide and porters during the trek and also their wages, foods ,insurance and lodging.

8. Transportation cost for Guide and porters.

9. Agency service charges and government applicable fees.

Cost Excludes:-

1. All meals (lunch/Dinner) during staying in Kathmandu,

2. Air travels to and from Nepal, visa fee and international airport taxes.

3. Entrance fee and sightseeing cost in Kathmandu.

4. All personal expenses, travel insurance, rescue charge inemergency.

5. Extra cost due to flight cancellation/road conditions.

6. Purchases of bottled water while on the trek, gifts and alcohols.

7. All personal clothing and equipments including sleeping bag.8. Any tips and donations.

Adventure Travel in Nepal

Namaste and many greetings from Nepal. Adventure Treks Nepal (P). Ltd., is privately owned and Government registered . We have been providing quality travel services for over a decade . We provide travel booking services and we specialize in escorted tours and treks. We pride ourselves on our flexibility in arranging tours to meet your individual needs. Our knowledge of the history, religion, culture , economy and politics combined with our facility in English, German, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese and Italian Guides, who provide a unique educational experience to our guests.

We organize a variety of adventure travel and sight-seeing activities including trekking, peak climbing, expeditions, hot air ballooning, paragliding, glorious mountain flights, white water rafting, jungle safari, and trips to Tibet, Bhutan and Sikkim.

Adventure Treks Nepal (P). Ltd. arranges treks carefully designed to take you to exotic destinations in the Himalayas. Our treks offer stunning scenery, contact with local people and the opportunity to explore unique traditional cultures. Our trips are designed for everyone, with clients of all ages and levels of experience.

We are locally based , and we personally operate each trip to ensure a reasonable cost and best value. Your safety, comfort and satisfaction are uppermost in our mind. We hope that your holiday with us is a memorable one.We give you a unique glimpse of a real untouched paradise. Here is your dream of Shangri-La which comes true when you open your hearts to us. We are a professional trekking agency specializing in showing you Nepal the way you want to see it. We tailor make trekking requirements with a team of well experienced hands. We provide the following services:
• Trekking
• Mountaineering
• River Rafting
• Jungle Safari
• Flight ticketing any Domestic and International
• Bus Ticketing
• Sight seeing
• Car or Vehicle rental
• Hotel Reservation
• Tours to Tibet
• Tours to Bhutan
• Tours to Sikkim
• Tours to India.

Our commitment:
• Updated information with fair and fixed Prices.
• Guaranteed good service.
• All Travel consultancy advice.
• Free flight ticket reconfirmation for our clients
• Free luggage storage
• Free safe deposit Adventure Treks Nepal Is legally government registered company.

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* Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN)
* Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
* Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP)
* Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA)
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