Exceptional natural history expeditions, safaris
& deluxe tours

Come see the Greatest Light Show on Earth!
ALASKA AURORA BOREALIS

March 15-21, 2012
Alaska

 

See the Transit of Venus—the last one in your lifetime!
SIBERIA & LAKE BAIKAL
This year, travel with The Planetary Society!
June 1-12, 2012

 

The Western Kingdom!
MYSTIQUE OF MOROCCO
With leadership by Dr. Patrick Hatcher!
April 21 - May 3, 2012

 

 Plant Enthusiasts

We invite you to review our many trips for plant enthusiasts on this
special Betchart botanical web site. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a trip for your non-profit organization.

BotanicalExpeditions.com

 
2012/2013 Expeditions
  Africa
  Antarctica
  Asia
  Australia & New Zealand
  Central & South America
  Europe, Russia & the Arctic
  North America
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Betchart Expeditions, Inc.
17050 Montebello Road
Cupertino, CA 95014-5435

Tel:  (800) 252-4910
       (408) 252-4910
Fax: (408) 252-1444

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Welcome!

Join us... In the coming year on excellent expedition voyages and journeys of discovery. You will travel with members of AAAS, Sigma Xi, ACS, the Planetary Society, and friends of Betchart Expeditions Inc. to outstanding locations worldwide. Travel with groups of like-minded travelers and stimulating scientific experts who share a love of learning, discovery, and adventure. We invite members and non-members to participate!

Families and Friends... Many of our expeditions provide wonderful opportunities for families and friends to enjoy adventures together. Each expedition offers a variety of experiences with much to appeal to a wide range of interests. Along with our experts and local guides your family and friends will have an exciting, educational, once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

NEWS

 

For Astronomy & Eclipse Enthusiasts

Bill Nye, The Science Guy® will join our group for the visit to Arecibo & the Lesser Antilles
on board the 5-masted Yacht, Royal Clipper!

Visit our Web site: SolarEclipseTrips.com
Our trips for eclipse and astronomy enthusiasts are designed to travel to prime viewing areas that provide the best opportunities to meet scientists and to view the aurora borealis, meteor showers, or eclipses with clear skies. We invite guest experts to provide you with detailed information, handouts, briefings, and solar glasses (when recommended). You will also see and enjoy the surrounding cultures, archaeological or historical wonders, natural history, and scenic landscapes of the area with like-minded individuals who
enjoy seeing the aurora, meteor showers, or eclipses as much as you do!


Traveler's Corner

Exciting news! Betchart Past Travelers now have a place where they can share their expedition experiences and pictures.

Go to Traveler's Corner


University Study Abroad Trips & Private Trips

We organize University Study Abroad trips for teachers or students in China. If your university might be interested, please let us know. We also organize private family trips to Costa Rica, to the Galapagos Islands (on 20- or 40-passenger yachts, or on cruise ships), or on Safari in Africa, or in India.


Scientific Conferences

We can organize scientific conferences in Galapagos, Easter Island, Costa Rica, and other places which combine your normal meeting agenda with an excellent educational travel experience. Please
inquire.

 

 

With Leadership by Dr. Chris Carpenter!
THE TIMELESS HERITAGE OF SOUTHERN CHINA
A Journey to Wind-Rain Bridges & the Backbone of the Dragon
including Guilin, Kaili, & Southern Yunnan
March 28 - April 13, 2012
Southern China

 

See the Total Solar Eclipse November 14, 2012!
AUSTRALIA Eclipse 2012
Come Explore With The Planetary Society
November 5-16, 2012 with optional New Guinea Extension November 15-20, 2012


See the Transit of Venus—the last one in your lifetime!
DISCOVER HAWAII
This year, travel with The Planetary Society!

June 4-12, 2012
 

 

 

 

   

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