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2011-2012 OTHGI Summer/Adventure Trips
2012 OTHGI Summer/Adventure TripsHIKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK / September 7-14, 2012
Italy Amalfi Coast Trek and Sail / Sept 28 - Oct 8, 2012
BIKE Hawaii / November 3-11, 2012
HIKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK / September 7-14, 2012
- It's called the Roof of America.
- One-third of the park Is above timberline.
- 71 peaks tower more than 13,000 feet high.
- The highest continuous paved road in the country.
- The highest peak in the lower 48, north of I-70, Longs Peak at 14,255 feet.
- Yet, we will sleep every night at 7,500 feet.
Ever wanted to walk down from the top of the world? We will, on the Old Ute Trail which starts at an elevation of 12,155 feet and descends to 10,700 feet over six miles. Other hikes will weave up rocky ridges, over alpine tundra, past high-mountain lakes, and through aspen groves, spruce forests, and meadows. It will be a great sampling of the Heart of the Rockies.
At the end of the day, we will return to the Alpine Trail Ridge Inn located near the south entrance to the Park. The Inn and the Sundeck Restaurant located on the property have been independently owned and operated for over 50 years. And, the Inn is consistently ranked near the top for lodging in Estes Park.
Trip Includes
- Experienced OTHGI Trip Host
- Guided hikes of Bear Lake, Sprague Lake, Lily Lake, and Cub Lake
- 7 nights lodging Alpine Trail Ridge Inn (only a few minutes from the National Park)
- Guided tour of the historic Stanley Hotel
- Day pass to the annual "Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival" held in the village of Estes Park
- Travel "Trail Ridge Road," the highest continuously paved highway in North America and enjoy the breathtaking scenery
- Explore Hermit Park, 1,362 acres of pristine open space
- Stops at the 3 most accessible waterfalls in the Park - Copeland Falls, Calypso Cascades, and Ouzel Falls
- Take a front row seat during this prime elk-viewing, mating season!
- Included meals: 15
- 7 breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- 3 dinners
Single Supplement: $550
Airport: Denver International Airport (DEN)
Level of Difficulty: Easy
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Italy Amalfi Coast Trek and Sail / Sept 28 - Oct 8, 2012
A new idea and offer for OTHGI for 2012 - Trek and Sail. Following up on the success of the Bike and Sail concept that has been so well received by the membership, we are using a charming Turkish gullet, the Deriya Deniz, to sail around the spectacular Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast with van supported walks from village to village and around the region's rolling hills and valleys.
Storied names that we will visit on our walks include Pompeii, Sorrento, Amalfi, Salerno, Positano, and ending with the breathtaking islands of Capri and Ischia before returning to our base near Naples. This promises to be a journey like no other, with stunning seascapes and landscapes that will transport your senses.
We end in Rome for two nights, just enough time for all to get reacquainted with the eternal city, or for any first-time visitors to get to know the wonders of this ancient metropolis.
We hope you'll join us for our new venture and discover new landscapes and seascapes as well as loads of new friends with OTHGI!
Trip Includes
- 1 night lodging Naples area hotel
- Experienced OTHGI Trip Host
- Private transfers from Naples airport to hotel
- 7 nights aboard the Deriya Deniz, 2 per room
- Guided walking tours of the Sorrento and Amalfi coasts, Pompeii, Capri and Ischia Islands with van support where necessary
- Private deluxe motor coach transfer from the Amalfi Coast to Rome hotel
- 2 nights lodging at hotel in Rome
- Included meals: 25
- 10 breakfasts
- 6 lunches
- 9 dinners
- Drinks on the Deriya Deniz
- Entrance Fees
- Tips
- Transfers from Rome hotel to airport
- Airfare to/from Italy
Limit - 22 lucky people
Airport: Fly into Naples (NAP)
Fly out of Rome (FCO)
Level of Difficulty: Easy/medium
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BIKE Hawaii / November 3-11, 2012
Experience the spectacular beauty of the Hawaiian Islands on this island-hopping journey around the 3 central islands of the archipelago, Maui, Lanai and Molokai. Each with a vastly different character, look and feel, from the other-worldliness of Maui's Haleakala Volcano and a lush paradise ride along the Garden of Eden that is the Road to Hana, to the alluring seclusion and arid splendor of Lanai, formerly the Pineapple Island now known as the Private Island, to the immense beauty and towering sea cliffs of Molokai, the tallest on the planet, you'll wonder at the variety of the 50th State of the USA. Among the highlights of the tour:
- Mule ride to Kalaupapa National Historic Park, site of the infamous leper colony from 1866-1969, and famous for the humanitarian mission of Father St. Damien de Veuster
- Ascent to 10,000 foot Haleakala National Park and descent by bike to Maui's Winery at Ulupalakua
- The magnificent Road to Hana, voted by many as one of the most spectacular rides in the world.
- Visit to Charles Lindbergh's grave, Kipahulu, Maui
On this hub and spoke tour you'll only need to pack your bags once as we use one hotel in Lahaina, Maui for 7 nights and one additional hotel on Molokai for a night and otherwise we travel out to each bike ride by van or ferry.
With excellent van support along all of the routes, and rides that are selected for ease and comfort, each day also includes some Hawaiian beach time during or at the end of the ride. Trip Includes:- 7 nights in Maui at the historic Best Western Pioneer Inn, Lahaina, 2 per room
- Experienced OTHGI Trip Host
- 1 night on Molokai at the oceanfront Hotel Molokai, Kaunakakai, 2 per room
- Included meals: 17
- 8 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- 6 Lunches
- 5 days of guided bike tours on Maui, Molokai and Lanai
- 1 morning guided hike on Molokai to the breathtaking Halawa Valley
- 1 full day mule ride on Molokai to Kalaupapa National Historic Park
- Bicycle rental
- Support van throughout
- Biking guide throughout
- Bike transport throughout
- Ferry and bike transport in Lanai
- Ferry and bike transport in Molokai
- Entrance Fees according to the itinerary
- Lodging taxes and service charges
Single Supplement: $600
AIRPORTS
Maui (OGG)
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Easy
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