Ibex Expedition Trips - 2009/10

Below are the trips being offered by Ibex Expeditions in 2009 and 2010. To view a world map of where the trips take place CLICK HERE.

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FIXED DATE DEPARTURE DESCRIPTIONS ONLY

Peru South

INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU BY LODGES

Trips departing on May 16, 17, 20, 29, June 5, 10, 19, 28, July 10, 24, 31, Aug 8, 26, 30, Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 10, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 26,27, Dec 4, 11, 18, 25.

Cusco to Cusco. Moderate trek to the archaeological wonder of Machu Picchu. An alternative Inca Trail to the traditional Km88 route. Very gracious and comfortable lodges every night. Excellent cuisine and wine. Offered in conjunction with Ibex colleagues. A 7-day program with 5-days on the Inca Trail itself. Ibex coordinates options in and around Cusco & Lake Titicaca before and after the 7-day program. Ibex recommends a 10- to 15-day stay in the Cusco and Machu Picchu area. Leaders: Various local. Suitable for the single traveler or for small groups.

India Northeast

ARUNCHAL PRADESH EXPLORATORY - NAMCHE BARWA HIMALAYA

Sat 24 Oct through Mon 16 Nov (24-days Kolkata-Kolkata) fixed departure exploration. Leader: Bruce Klepinger. A completely new trip never before offered into the wilds of northeast India. Ibex trek is accessed by boat
on the Brahmaputra River. Demanding trek on an old pilgrimage route up to 14,000-ft. Extremely lush forests. Potential views of Namche Barwa (Tibet) and the Great Bend Gorge. For experienced trekkers only. Inquire.

Ethiopian Highlands

SIMIAN MOUNTAINS, STONE CATHEDRALS & TIMKAT FESTIVAL

Tue 12 Jan to Sun 31 Jan 2010 (20-Days Addis Ababa-Addis Ababa) Leader: Bruce Klepinger. Trek
and tour of the “Historic Highlands.” 9-day moderate trek to highest peak in NE Africa. Tour below-ground monolithic
cathedrals, archaeological ruins at Axum, capital of empire of Queen of Sheba, Blue Nile Falls, monasteries and birdwatching
on Lake Tana, castles and Epiphany Celebration (Timkat) in Gondar. Camps on trek and hotels in towns.

India Western

RAJASTHAN & GUJARAT DESERT TREK AND CULTURAL TOUR

Sun 07 Feb through Thu 25 Feb 2010. 19-days fixed departure trek and tour. Leader: Bruce Klepinger. Begin
on the Island of Diu, former Portuguese colony. Pass through the Little Rann of Kutch. Wildlife including Asiatic lion,
flamingoes and Wild Ass. Easy-moderate low elevation trek through the Aravalli Mountains and the Great Thar Desert to the forts and palaces of Rajasthan. Loaded with culture and history. Scheduled departure for either newcomers or
experienced trekkers.A trek is a foot journey during which the traveler makes a daily transition from one location to the next.