Betchart Expeditions

		Exceptional natural history expeditions, safaris & deluxe tours

Join Us On an Exquisite Exploration of South Africa
by Sea!
SOUTH AFRICA BY SEA
Aboard the All-Suite, 114-Guest Corinthian II
March 19 - April 3, 2009

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

14-Day Cruise-Tour, Including a Week-Long Red Sea Exploration aboard the 62-passenger M.S. Monet!
MONASTERIES OF THE LONELY DESERT plus: Cairo, Luxor, Petra & Amman
December 18-31, 2008

Expedition to the White Continent!
ANTARCTICA
February 18 - March 3, 2009

2008/2009 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

Email:

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

		New Web site Visit our new Web site: SolarEclipseTrips.com Our eclipse trips are designed to travel to prime viewing areas that provide the best opportunity to view the eclipse with clear skies. We invite guest experts to provide you with detailed information, handouts, briefings, and solar glasses. You will also see and enjoy the surrounding cultures, archaeological or historical wonders, natural history, and scenic landscapes of the area. See all this with like-minded individuals who enjoy seeing these 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.

Kiwis & More!
NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITION
November 16-December 1, 2008

Explore Southern Chile on board M/V Scorpios II & Discover the Heritage of Easter Island!
CHILE & EASTER ISLAND
January 20 - February 4, 2009

Simply a Fabulous Ten Days!
COSTA RICA NEW YEAR'S EXPEDITION
December 23, 2008-January 1, 2009

Tigers & the Taj Mahal!
INDIA WILDLIFE SAFARI
January 24-February 7, 2009

On board a 170-passenger sailing yacht!
TAHITI & BORA BORA
December 7-15, 2008