Up to $2,000 Off Authentic Tours of Remote Lands with Geographic Expeditions
A Geographic Expeditions tour of India, the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal included, is one of 13 itineraries worldwide that are on offer for less.
by Katherine Hottinger on Travel Deals
Before you start leaving comments about how this Deal of the Day is unaffordable, here's a disclaimer: We know, we know. A thousand bucks off a trip that will cost nearly 10 grand for two people from start to finish is hardly bargain-basement.
But if you've got the means, as well as two to three weeks to spend on the other side of the world, delving beneath the surface of a different culture and gaining access to authentic experiences that are otherwise off-limits, you'll want to jump on Geographic Expeditions' unprecedented discounts. GeoEx is one of the world's premier tour companies, employing local experts to deliver unforgettable trips to a sophisticated, inquisitive, and truly interesting clientele. And GeoEx never reduces its prices. Except now.
The tours with price breaks are to Bhutan, China, Ecuador, India, Laos, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. Prices represent the starting rate for two travelers on a fully booked group tour and do not include international flights. Here's a small sampling:
* INDIA: Taj to Tiger: A 14-day tour of India's iconic attractions, from Varanasi to the Taj Mahal to an elephant safari. You'll pay: $7,770. You'll save: $1,600.
* TANZANIA: The Real Kilimanjaro: A 15-day safari and trek
takes a slower, less traveled route up the mountain to reach the "true
summit," Uhuru Point, rather than the lower Gilman Point, which is the
goal of many other expeditions. You'll pay: $7,815. You'll save: $2,000 on the October 25, 2009 departure.
* TURKEY: Sail the Sapphire Seas: A 16-day cruise and walk along Turkey's Emerald Coast, with stops at Oludeniz's forested lagoon, the partially submerged tombs at Kekova, and the ruins of Aphrodisias. You'll pay: $6,145. You'll save: $1,100.
The bonus: Travelers who sign up for GeoEx trips have the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that their visit directly benefits the local community. Local guides, cooks, drivers, and artisans are feeling the pinch of the economic downturn, and GeoEx is hoping that its discounts will attract more visitors, thus allowing these locals to continue earning a living.
Book by: August 15, 2009.
Travel dates: These vary by destination, but fall in the coming autumn and winter through the end of 2009.
How to book: Call GeoEx at 800-777-8183.
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Thank you. But I wish to let the travelers know that the tours with exactly the same itinerary and comfort can be arranged at even lower costs by local operators. It will be great if CN can also promote more US companies (as opposed to one) & esp. local operators and not appear as though Geo Ex is paying to keep the blog going. Have a good one
Posted by: Silentriver | July 01, 2009 at 06:23 PM
Hi Silentriver,
In most parts of the world tours can be arranged by local outfitters at lower cost, but there's no guarantee whatsoever that they will give you "exactly the same" itinerary and comfort! It varies by outfitter, obviously, and can be a very difficult thing for a layperson in the U.S. to research and evaluate (which is why it's easier to rely on a well-respected, conscientious company such as GeoEx to research and evaluate it for you).
I'm not in the business of "promoting" companies--I'm in the business of helping Conde Nast Traveler readers get the most from their travels--but I can assure you that this blog has covered lower-priced tours offered by other companies. Two recent examples:
http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/blogs/perrinpost/2009/06/cheap-international-travel.html
and
http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/blogs/perrinpost/2009/06/intrepid-travel-sale.html
Last but not least, I can assure you that GeoEx is not paying to keep this blog going and that there is no relationship between who advertises on this blog and who we write about. Perhaps you're not familiar with Conde Nast Traveler's policy of "truth in travel" that commits us to reporting on travel impartially? You can read more about it here:
http://www.concierge.com/images/cnt/blogs/perrinpost/truthntravel_pop.html
Posted by: WendyPerrin | July 02, 2009 at 08:24 AM