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WHY TRAVEL WITH US Adventure travel trips specifically geared for working professionals from the same city. Odyssey Treks provides authentic cultural trips involving travel to remote, exotic areas with elements of physical participation and exploration of a new experience with optional volunteering opportunities. The great thing is everyone on the trip will be from the same city where you can share, relive, and get together back home after the trip. What we want to create with this company is a community for you in your city where you can meet new friends, create meaningful relationships and have life time memories of unforgettable trips and journeys. We’ve met some truly remarkable people, shared some amazing experiences and have had some fantastic relationships through all our years of travel. The problem is all those people are scattered throughout the world. There’s amazing people, incredible friendships and wonderful relationships ready to be made right in your own city. Why not connect with them through travel and develop something meaningful and lasting. All of our tours will incorporate our trip essence. This trip essence includes adventure, culture and volunteering opportunities. As well we promise to follow our guiding principles and core values on all of our trips.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES QUALITY Our accommodations, local guides, pre-departure service and suppliers are constantly monitored and consistently evaluated to ensure we uphold the standard of excellence. We will always ask for traveler suggestions, requirements and any safety concerns you may have for all our trips to make this the most memorable experience possible. FLEXIBILITY All of our tours offer optional activities throughout with plenty of free time to do your own thing. Of course we want you to do as many activities as possible with the group but we also understand that having time on your own is important as well. Our small groups can venture beyond the well-worn tourist paths and experience a destination’s less publicized but equally rewarding attractions. Our itineraries are creative and responsive and make the perfect one or two week vacation so you can take full of advantage. SMALL GROUPS Limiting our groups to no more than 16 participants plus one Odyssey Treks Tour Leader means we can maximize cultural immersion while minimizing environmental disruption. As food always plays an important role in the local cultural experience, we make a www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
point of avoiding large hotel buffets in favour of smaller, local restaurants for all meals besides breakfast.
VALUE Since we design, develop and work with local partners in each country no one is more familiar with the intricacies of our product than ourselves. When you book with us, you take advantage of this first-hand knowledge and an extensive network of worldwide contacts; you’ll be in good hands with Odyssey Treks.
What Odyssey Treks does is make everything easy for you from the moment you land in the country to the time you get back on that plane to go home. There’s no need to do hours and hours of planning. Let us take out all the stresses of traveling so you can enjoy your time away. Remember it’s a vacation for you. We’re going to make sure you have a fantastic time! If something were to go wrong going we will be there to help you, support you and make sure whatever challenges there are you won’t be alone. We’ve found our travel experiences sometimes things can go wrong unfortunately- that’s the nature of traveling in foreign countries.
Our CORE VALUES Develop Friendships and Community Create Happiness Responsibility Provide Opportunities Explore and Challenge We hope you choose to travel with a purpose and to travel with us! Here’s a quote from the Dalai Lama- his words I truly believe in. “We’ve lost something along the way. Our society focuses on material things and for some reason people measure others by what they have instead who they are. I wish everyone happiness and finding it can be difficult. The happiest people I’ve met are those in villages that have nothing. It’s remarkable seeing these happy kids. For them they have family, friends and an imagination.” Ryan- Owner Odyssey Treks www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
TOUR ITINERARY Day 1- Welcome to Calgary the Wild West
Meals Provided: Dinner Fly to Calgary, Canada Upon arrival you will be greeted from our staff and transferred to your downtown hotel. You will have the afternoon at leisure to explore this incredible city. Later that evening you will enjoy dinner with the rest of your group and perhaps go out for a few drinks and enjoy the nightlife. Overnight- Hotel Arts Calgary or something similar Day 2- Calgary to Banff Meals Provided: Breakfast After breakfast we will depart for Banff. This morning you’ll enjoy a scenic and beautiful drive to the Rocky Mountains. After checking into your hotel we will enjoy the afternoon snow tubing at Mt. Norquay. The evening will be yours to explore and enjoy the incredible town of Banff. Overnight- Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or something similar Day 3- Skiing/Snowboarding in Lake Louise Meals Provided: Breakfast www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
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After breakfast we will depart for Lake Louise to hit the slopes for a full day of exciting skiing or snowboarding and enjoy the culture and atmosphere of one of the top ski resorts in the world. After returning from our day we will grab a quick bite to eat then head to the Upper Banff Hot Springs http://www.hotsprings.ca/BANFF_UPPER_HOT_SPRINGS.php to enjoy the evening relaxing in the natural hot springs or be pampered with a massage or other therapeutic treatments. With a day off tomorrow this could be a great night to enjoy some live music or nightlife in the city. Overnight- Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or something similar Day 4- Free day for your own leisure Meals Provided: Breakfast This is your opportunity to go exploring yourself or try one of the many activities in and around the area. (Dog sledding, Ice walks, snowshoeing, Banff Gondola ride, or more skiing/snowboarding) Overnight- Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or something similar. www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
Day 5- Sunshine Village Skiing/Snowboarding Meals Provided: Breakfast
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After breakfast we are off to Sunshine Village for a little more skiing and snowboarding. After a full day we had back to the hotel and get bundled up for an early evening sleigh ride. The rest of the night is for your leisure. Overnight- Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or something similar. Day 6- Lake Louise Skiing/Snowboarding Meals Provided: Breakfast We have another fantastic packed full day with another visit to Lake Louise for some skiing and snowboarding. After a full day we head back to the hotel to relax and get ready for our farewell dinner. Overnight- Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or something similar www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
Day 7- Iceclimbing/Skating/Night Ski Meals Provided: Breakfast Today is a packed full day of activities so getting a good full breakfast will be beneficial. Our first activity is iceclimbing. This a half day activity.
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After lunch will go skating on one of the many frozen lakes in and around town. Grabbing a warm coffee or hot chocolate is a fantastic idea to keep you warm!
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After a little rest back at the hotel we will have an early farewell dinner with everyone. Afterwards you will have the option to go night skiing at Mt. Norquay or otherwise the evening is yours free to enjoy. Overnight- Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa or something similar
Day 8- Depart Banff for the airport. End of tour. Meals Provided: Breakfast After breakfast we will head back to Calgary and the international airport for your flight home. *Note- We are still looking into and finalizing volunteer opportunities for this trip
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PRICING $1999USD WITH MY OWN ROOM $999USD 2014 DEPARTURE CITIES AND DATES Please check our website for the latest dates and departure cities PHYSICAL CONDITIONING RATING: 3 out of 5 THIS TOUR IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. Cultural Rating: 2 out of 5 www.odysseytreks.com Phone: 1-855-888-8735 Email: info@odysseytreks.com
Accommodations 3-4 star comfort hotels Meals Included All daily buffet breakfasts at hotels are included. 2 Dinners Meal Budget: Allow USD25-75 per day for meals and drinks (including bottled water) not included.
What’s Included Hotel accommodation base in double/twin rooms All transportation including airport transfers 2 Lift passes for Lake Louise 1 Lift pass for Sunshine Village 1 Lift pass for Mt. Norquay (Night Ski) Snow tubing Skating and skate rentals Ice Climbing and Gear Rental Banff Hot Springs entrance Sleigh Ride National Park Pass
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What’s Not Included International flights, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre or post tour accommodation, optional tours sightseeing or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and any alcohol purchased or consumed. Some places that we visit charge additional fees if you are entering with a camera or camcorder - your city guide will advise on these and they can be paid for locally. Any travel vaccinations that are required. Travel Medical Insurance (this is mandatory and must be shown to our tour leader before trip begins) If you need travel insurance please go to our website and get a free quote
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