Adventure abroad with the Sierra Club

Sierra, Sept, 2000

Latin America

Tropical Holidays in Costa Rica. December 26, 2000-January 3, 2001. Leaden Sally Vogel. Price: $1,845 (13-16)/$2,145 (12 or fewer); Dep: $200. [01700A]

Costa Rica: From Mountains to Jungle, Backpacking the Transect Trail. January 8-21. Leaden John O'Donnell. Price: $2,645 (8-10)/$2,845 (7 or fewer); Dep: $200. [01735A]

Natural Treasures of Belize and Guatemala. March 10-24. Leader: Ruth Dyche. Price: $2,395. Dep: $200. [01730A]

Costa Rica--Tropical Wildlife arm Forest Trails. March 24-April 2. Leaders: Fred Weber and Mary O'Boyle. Price; $1,885 (13-16)/ $2,295 (12 or fewer); Dep: $200. [01725A]

Bolivian Backroads: Andes to Amazon. July 29-August 10. Experience the wonders of unspoiled Bolivia: moderate trekking in the high Andes, kayaking on Lake Titicaca, the ancient city of Tiwanaku, a riverboat journey in the lowlands rich in birdlife and water animals, and horseback riding at a working hacienda. Comfortable lodgings and five nights of camping. Trip begins and ends in La Paz. Leaden Mary O'Connor. Price: $2,595 (12-15)/$2,895 (11 or fewer); Dep: $200. [01815A]

Rainforests and Incas, Peru. September 1-15. Awaken to the sound of howler monkeys in the Peruvian rainforest! Our adventure in Manu National Park takes us over the Andes, through the cloudforest to the lowland tropical rainforest. We can expect to see an abundance of wildlife as we journey by overland vehicle, by boat, and on foot. A three-day visit to the Sacred Valley of the Inca precedes an overnight stay at Machu Picchu. Leader: Sally Vogel. Price: $2,495 (10-12)/$2,945 (9 or fewer); Dep: $200. [01840A]

Middle East

The Natural Landscape of Israel and Sinai. May 8-22. Jeep-treK for four days through the Sinai Desert, hike up Mt. Sinai to greet the dawn, ride camels, and snorkel in the Gulf of Aqaba. Tour archaeological sites in Jerusalem and Masada, hike through desert canyons to see hyrax and ibex, and see up to 400 species of birds at the edge of the Red Sea. Local environmentalists will inform us of current important issues. Accommodations in lodges and kibbutz inns. Leader: Richard Ross. Price: $2,495; Dep: $200. [01720B]

2001: A Cyprus Odyssey. October 2-16. October on the island of Cyprus is the season of grape harvest, wine making, olive pressing, and swimming in warm seas. Traveling by mini-van, boat, and on foot we'll experience 8,000 years of Neolithic, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine archaeology, history, religion, and ecology. We begin in the wild Akamas Peninsula, site of the proposed first national park, then move up into the Trodos Mountains. Leaders: Emily Benner and David Stewart. Price: $2,195 (10-13)/$2,595 (9 or fewer); Dep: $200. [01870A]

History and Hiking in Turkey. October 28-November 10. Turkey is a land of rich history and surprising contrasts where East and West join in a unique blend. Our starting point, Istanbul, is the world's only city to span two continents, both physically and culturally, chock full of fabulous mosques, temples, and palaces. We'll visit the cliff dwellings of Cappadocia, sail on the Mediterranean, and hike to hot springs and temples of antiquity. Leader: Cahit Kitaplioglu. Price: $2,745 (11-14)/$3,095 (10 or fewer); Dep: $200. [01880A]