We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. -Jawahara Nehru
November 26th, 2007
OUR ADVENTURES
September 4th, 2006
Worldwide Adventure Travel and Ecotourism Vacations
Pipestone Travel specializes in organizing a selection of active and special interest overseas holiday packages.
We can help you in trip planning from idea to detailed planning, from family or group tours to individual adventures.
Listed below are a few samples of the many trips that we offer. Please contact us for alternate or customized itineraries.
Photography Trips
August 30th, 2006Pipestone Presents:
Intrepid through the Lens
An impressive program of photo-focused adventures for you to experience. Accompanied by world-renowned photographers, travelers will explore some of the most photographic places in the world, experiencing their cultures, colors and sights up close and through the lens.
Intrepid’s photography trips are for travelers with some experience behind the lens and a special interest in photography. The journeys are in the Intrepid Comfort style and ensure a real life experience with a softer landing, so all your energies can be poured into your photographs. The itineraries are designed to take in the country’s most photographic sights, making the most of the light and our photographer’s expert insight into the art of travel photography.
Whether photography is your future or you simply like to get the most out of your traveling imagery, then these may be the trips for you…
Women Only Adventures
August 30th, 2006
British Virgin Islands
Tropical Sailing Adventure
This is a magical place – a string of islands that can
take your breath away. Turquoise lagoons with crystal
clear water that’s so inviting…
Perfect sandy beaches, with palm trees swaying in the breeze. Glorious sunshine that warms your stress away. Coral reefs teeming with colorful fish. Trade winds and sheltered coves that sailors dream of. There’s no better way to enjoy the islands than aboard your own private yacht. Ride the wind, as you sail from island to island. Savor delectable food prepared by your yacht’s chef. Enjoy island music as you sip a tropical cocktail. Hear the water lapping gently, as you lie on deck and marvel at a zillion stars. Explore the islands, enjoy a myriad of water sports, or just sit back and relax. The choices are yours. Your yacht and her crew are ready and waiting to whisk you away on this tropical sailing adventure.
7-day adventure
2008 Dates
Jan 27 to Feb 2
Feb 17 to 23
Meet & end in Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Prices
From $2795 *
* Varies by cabin type contact us for further details
Germany Example Walking Adventure
August 30th, 2006Bavaria, Munich to the Alps – 8 Days starting at $1525 CAD
Did he fall or was he pushed? No one has succeeded in unraveling the mysterious death by the shore of Lake Starnberg of Bavaria’s eccentric King Ludwig. This walk is amongst the favorite in Germany and was particularly dear to King Ludwig himself who was a keen walker. It starts near the site of his death, and ends 60 miles later by his fairy tale castle at Neuschwanstein.
The plains surrounding Munich give way to gentle rolling hills that become ever higher as one approaches the great wall that marks the start of the Alps proper. The route passes two of Bavaria’s most scenic lakes and through charming villages of geranium bedecked chalets with typical onion shaped church spires. There are masterpieces of baroque architecture, the Andechs monastery, the wonderful cathedral of Diessen on the Ammersee lake, the monasteries of Wessobrunn and Rottenbuch, as well as the Wies or ‘Meadow’ church are on the route. The highest point (988m) on the walk is the summit of Hohenpeissenberg hill, considered by many to be the finest viewpoint in Bavaria. We end our tour at King Ludwig II’s most famous architectural masterpiece- the castle Neuschwanstein and at castle Hohenschwangau, in Allgau on the Austrian border, where he spent most of his childhood. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of King Ludwig II (in 1995), the route was lengthened to begin at the Votivkapelle in Berg. It is a very popular walk and thus early booking is recommended.
Antactica Example Adventure
August 30th, 2006Antarctic Explorer - 11 Days starting at: $8,350.00 CAD land only
This is an astonishing adventure into the heart of the Peninsula. It is a heady and inspiring cocktail of towering blue icebergs, which refract searing blues and greens, whether against a piercing clear sky or slate grey one. It is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife: penguins of almost all descriptions, leopard and smaller seals and the incredible whales, seen from the shore, the zodiacs and from on board. Imagine a pair of Humpback whales, at least 14 tons of mammals, rising imperiously against a turquoise ice-wall viewed from a zodiac only a few meters away, and you have the essence of the Antarctic. This is a journey that appeals to many: photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, ornithologists or those who simply want to marvel at the peaks of Deception Island or the striking colors of Iceberg Alley in the most immaculate wilderness anywhere.
Thailand Example Itinerary
August 30th, 2006
Wilderness Adventure -15 Days
Experience the warm hospitality of Thailand’s colorful hilltribe people. We’ll go elephant riding, bamboo rafting, canoeing, tubing and jungle walking, before rounding off the adventure with time to chill out amidst the spectacular limestone karsts, sandy beaches and secluded bays of Krabi.
Turkey Cycle Experience
August 30th, 2006Cappadocia Freewheel - 8 Days Starting at: $950.00 CAD land only
Cycling mainly on quiet backroads and farm tracks we discover the magical region of Cappadocia in central Turkey, where soft lava and ash rock has eroded over millennia to form a fairytale landscape unlike any other on earth. Bizarrely shaped rock forms and exotically contoured cliffs feast the eye while underground a fascinating network of tunnels, rock-cut churches, caves and even whole cities are waiting to be explored. Our route takes us through the best of Cappadocia’s landscapes but also to areas seldom visited by tourists which seem to belong in a different age.
Guatemala Example Itinerary
August 30th, 2006Multi-Activity Tour 9 days/8 nights
This Highland multi-activity experience will take you from the colonial splendor of the city of La Antigua to the most beautiful lake in the world, Lake Atitlan, with its crystal blue waters and three surrounding volcanoes. You will pass through highlands with volcano views, greet traditional Mayan people as they go about their daily life in their colourful dress and witness the strange rituals that surround “Maximon”. At the village of Totonicapan you will experience elements of Mayan culture such as the traditional dances, music and crafts as well as staying overnight with a local Mayan family. Deep in the highland Altiplano you will hike in some world class volcanic scenery and camp within a local village community. This trip will truly involve you in the real Mayan culture and provide you with a once in a lifetime adventure that few people experience.
