Costa Rica Traverse

it was the most amazing trip I've ever done. Danny our guide was phenomenal - his ability to keep us upbeat and motivated and telling us information on a need to know basis was fantastic - I wish he could be our guide on every trip I do in the future! The rest of his team was also fantastic - the logistics behind the trip were critical but totally seamless as we trudged through the rainforest and up vertical mud slopes in the rain.
It really was a challenge and I was nervous about my levels of fitness but I realise now that I'm fitter than I thought I was - long may I continue to keep the fitness up although last week I took it easy.

Thanks again to WE for their excellent advice to do this trip - I'm so happy I did and have met some great people as a result!

Liz | London
 

Syria Explorer

Few places offer the diverse cultural past of Syria. A past that reflects all the great early civilisations that made their mark across these ancient lands. Our journey combines visits to the main historical sites that shaped Syria's rich and varied cultural history with a modern day perspective of the Middle East. In Damascus we wander the labyrinth of alleyways and visit the impressive Ommayad Mosque before heading to the imposing Crusader fortress of Krak Des Chevaliers, which is one of the most important preserved medieval military castles in the world. The ancient city of Aleppo with its souqs, castles and museums is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, since the eleventh millennium B.C. From the bustle of Aleppo we head to the eerie silence of the desert oasis city of Palmyra. In the mid-first century, Palmyra was a wealthy and elegant city located along the caravan routes linking Persia with the Mediterranean ports and is a fascinating site of historical interest. We return to Damascus where we conclude this all encompassing journey through Syria.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1 Join Damascus
DAY 2 Damascus tour
DAY 3 To Lattakia, via Krak Des Chevaliers
DAY 4 To Aleppo
DAY 5 In Aleppo
DAY 6 To Palmyra
DAY 7 To Damascus
DAY 8 In Damascus, trip concludes
Trip Grading
Duration:  8 days
Activities:  Adventure Touring Day Walking
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Next Trip:  14 February 2010
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Pricing:  AU $1,750.00
No local payments required