Look at these trips! New Pics, Videos, & more from recent adventures!
Published: Mon, 10/29/12
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Checking out our first view of the Colorado Rockies & the trippy Hundertwasser House in Vienna
We've been busy traveling the world the past few months! Kenya Migration Safari, Eastern Europe, & Colorado to top off summer and fall. If you were itching for a safari don't fret--join us in South Africa! We're brewing a sweet adventure for June so stay tuned. Also be sure to check out the new pics, videos, and articles from our trips below.
1. You need to experience our All Inclusive Big Island Adventure! Volcanoes, black & white sand beaches, turtles, amazing food, and so much more! We're keeping our insanely low rate of $1299.00 for everyone. Sign up now!
2. Possibly the best value South Africa Safari and Cape Town trip on the market. We've worked hard building and negotiating this amazing deal so don't miss it!
3. Last week we reached 1,000 likes on Facebook! Thanks to everyone who's liked our page and if you haven't PLEASE do and share on your wall!
4. One of our travel club members put together an AWESOME video from our Kenya Migration Safari!
5. Last years Turkey trip pictures are now up on our site! Amazing trip and great photos--we'll get this one on the calendar again soon enough!
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Trips!
Big Island Hawaii All Inclusive! 2 December Dates Left! (see below)
This privately guided adventure to the Big Island will open your eyes to an exciting & magical Hawaii! Whether you have been to Hawaii or not, we know you will make lasting memories and discover this island in a brand new way. We offer an intimate, small group experience with two knowledgeable guides and our very own cook. This *all inclusive adventure tour includes meals and all you can drink non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages throughout. We've put together an outstanding experience, combining luxury vacationing, excellent food & drink, & never ending adventure! Our attention to detail and carefully planned excursions to various off the beaten path locations makes this a truly unique experience.
E-mail us at [email protected] for the complete daily itinerary!
*5 nights/6 days adventure throughout the Big Island!!!
*Hawaiian Expert & Adventure Specialist staying with us throughout!
*Photographer with us throughout to teach and offer photography tips & tricks
for anyone interested (this is an amazing trip to learn the basics of photography-so many great picture opportunities with a seasoned travel photographer by our side)
*EVERY SINGLE DAY you will be with an entertaining group of guides in this intimate all inclusive experience exploring all the Big Island has to offer (Full private tours every single day). No other off the beaten path experience like it!
*Amazing luxury villas with beautiful views (hot tub, sauna, restaurant caliber kitchen, exotic outdoor & indoor showers...)
*All Breakfasts, Lunch & Dinners Included at local favorites plus final night group BBQ at our luxury Villa. We will have our own cook!
*Traditional Hawaiian Luau Included (all you can eat & drink buffet of traditional Hawaiian food while watching an authentic Polynesian culture & dance review!)
*Snorkel equipment included
*All tours privately guided throughout
* Kiholo Bay Hike and Lagoon Adventure-Hidden bay filled with sea turtles! (Swim, Snorkel, Explore, & Turtle Watch!)
* Pu'u o'nua O'Honaunau (City of Refuge) tour (We will explore the lagoons, lava flows & sacred grounds in this area)
*Volcano National Park Trip (tropical jungle and massive volcanic crater trek followed by relaxing swim in ocean side thermal pools!!)
*Island Tour of hot spots: Kona & South Kona (Super Beaches, Coffee Plantations, Art Towns, Eats, Historical sites)
* One of a kind beach hopping day! We take you to the best beaches on the Big Island: Some only the locals know about!
*All Transfers, Entrance Fees Included
*Check out pics from previous Big Island Adventures: Big Island 2010 & Big Island 2011
Join us!
Upcoming 2012 Adventures:
1. December 10th-December 15th 2012 (Space Available!)
2. December 17th-December 22nd 2012 (Space Available!)
*PLEASE e-mail with requested dates IMMEDIATELY UPON SIGN UP. Space is limited and based on availability. Deposit secures your spot (first come first served)
*For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested (pending availability)
Absurdly affordable rate! $1299.00
OR
Refundable Deposit: $400.00
* To avoid online payment service fee please make out checks to Local Planet Travel and mail to:
1453 Broderick St
San Francisco CA 94115
OR Sign up at PhotoFly Travel Club
All Inclusive South Africa Safari: February 9th-February 17th 2013
We've created a unique itinerary as always just for our club to South Africa & Kruger National Park. This adventure safari includes all meals, uses open safari vehicles for an exhilarating experience perfect for photo lovers, and plenty of game drives to maximize photography opportunities! As always we welcome photo lovers of all levels. No need to be a serious photographer or hobbyist-just bring your camera and be blown away by the pictures we're gonna get!
* 8 night/9 Day Adventure starts in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Fly into and out of Johannesburg International Airport)
* 8 Days of Safari across diverse terrain in Kruger National Park
* Awesome boutique style lodges and camps with our last stay at the luxurious Outpost (located in an off the beaten path & rarely visited part of Kruger!)
* Privately guided small group tour as always!
* Morning & Afternoon game drives every day for plenty of safari adventures and photography opportunities!
* Wild Life: Elephants, Buffalos, Antelopes, Water Bucks, Rhinos, Leopards, Lions, Cheetahs, Giraffes, Zebras, 100"s species of birds, and more!
* Game Drives in "Open Safari Vehicles"
* All Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner included
* Transfers, Taxes, & Fees included
* Airfare is not included but we will help you find a good flight! We have a
great flight from South Africa Airways that costs 1200-1379.00 depending on your location. That's $4,000 All Inclusive with flights for this unique adventure!!! It is simply unbeatable.
* Roommate Pairing to save money as always!
* Email us to see daily itinerary at [email protected]
* We also have an AWESOME 3 night Cape Town extension for those that want to stay longer-E-mail us for itinerary and pricing.
Join us!
As always we will pair those up with roommates who wish to save money and share a room.
Price: $2699.00
Single Supplement: $899.00
OR
Deposit: $1225.00
Local Planet Travel
1453 Broderick St
San Francisco CA 94115
* To avoid online payment service fee please make out checks to Local Planet Travel and mail to:
1453 Broderick St
San Francisco CA 94115
OR Sign up at PhotoFly Travel Club
Costa Rica All Inclusive Safari: March 11th-March 19th 2013
Last February we had a wonderful experience traveling through Costa Rica. Next February we have spiced things up and re-created an unbelievable all inclusive adventure from scratch! This trip has many of the exciting elements from our last Costa Rica trip and so much more. Check out the highlights below and email us for the full daily itinerary at [email protected].
- 8 nights/ 9 day adventure tour through Costa Rica!
- Breakfast everyday
- 7 lunches, 7 dinners (All meals throughout)
- Private guide & driver (Local professionals with years of experience and qualifications)
- Awesome, unique hotels and lodges throughout
- Explore the famous and historic section of San Jose right next to our hotel!
- Guided tour of coffee plantation
- Discover the Poas Volcano (Still an active volcano and its colorful crater is one of the widest and deepest in the world)
- Amazing Bat Tour! (Trained guide will let those interested a safe opportunity to touch, feed and release safely captured bats!)
- Vida Campesina Farm (Organic farm lets us see real life in the Costa Rican countryside with a farming family)
- Arenal Volcano National Park guided Lava flow hike (lava rocks and occasional eruptions, this volcano is surrounded by lush rainforest and second growth that cover the old lava flows and river sides)
- Optional Zip Line Adventure (One of the longest and best in the world!)
- Optional Early Morning Bird Watching everyday (included and offered for the photo and bird enthusiasts!)
- Adventure to Fortuna Waterfall (Beautiful 200 foot-tall waterfall receives its cool clear waters from the pristine forested mountains of Arenal National Park)
- Wetlands Boat Tour (Floating safari: variety of resident and migratory birds plus three different species of monkeys, iguanas, sloths, turtles and caymans)
- Malekus Indian Reserve (Unique history and cultural experience: medicinal plant garden, enjoy a reenactment of a traditional Maleku dance, and try out their version of archery!)
- Heliconia butterfly and hummingbird gardens (Blue Morphos, Zebra Butterflies, Small Postman, Glasswings, Monarchs & RARE hummingbirds like Green Thorntail, Coppery-headed Emerald and White-bellied Mountain-gem) Nearby we'll search for toucans, motmots, trogons, poison dart frogs, howling monkeys, and white-faced capuchin monkeys!
- Blue River Hike and Thermal Springs (See the famous Pénjamo River which is also known as the Blue River. The river is tinted a turquoise color by volcanic minerals. We'll , enjoy the many natural pools, swim and relax)
- Relax at one of best beaches in Costa Rica: Playa Panama (We'll finish the adventure at this pristine, world renowned beach! The taupe sand beach is bathed by clear waters with a soft current. Many water sports can be enjoyed including fishing, swimming, and windsurfing, among others, from a beach surrounded by the exuberant vegetation after which the beach was named.)
- All Taxes, Fees, Transfers included (excludes airport departure tax)
- Airfare is not included but we will help you find a good flight
- Roommate Pairing to save money as always!
- Email us to see daily itinerary at [email protected]
Join us!
As always we will pair those up with roommates who wish to save money and share a room.
Price: $2099.00
Single Supplement: $499.00
OR
Refundable Deposit: $599.00
* To avoid online payment service fee please make out checks to Local Planet Travel and mail to:
76 Cypress Pl
Sausalito CA 94965
OR Sign up at PhotoFly Travel Club
May 2013: France: Art, History, & Culture Tour!
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