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Connecticut Audubon Society EcoTravel acts as a full service travel agency and can help you with all of your travel needs, including something as simple as a flight, hotel, or car reservation. If you find a trip offered by another company and would like to book that tour, you can signup through CAS EcoTravel and help us to earn the commission monies. These funds would then go back toward our environmental education and conservation projects. It costs you nothing but does so much to support our important mission. Listed below are many companies with which we have already done business or have established a relationship. Most of these companies offer natural history and culturally based tours, some as you might imagine are quite elaborate. If you visit our website at www.ecotravel.ctaudubon.org you will find links to their websites, listing all of their tour offerings. Your travel does not have to be with a company that we have listed or a company that offers tours only like ours. We can help you book golf vacations, scuba trips, island getaways, cruises, rafting tours, museum tours, academic tours, and more, all while earning money to support the programs of the Connecticut Audubon Society. If you would like us to help you find a tour you have in mind, give us a call and we would be happy to assist you in locating a qualified provider or creating a custom tour. By letting us help you, you will then help us! Please, give us a call at 800-996-8747 or email us at ecotravel@ctaudubon.org

Canada’s Northern Territories

Multiple Departures!    June - September!

The north is a region of diverse land form, wildlife, geology, peoples and scenery. Stretching from Alaska, across the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, most of the Canadian continent lies above the 60th parallel - the "Land of the Midnight Sun." Looking at a map, it becomes quite clear that the best way to explore, experience, and hike through this vast land is via the rivers. Serving as fluid conduits, these waterways, beautiful in their own rite, cut through the heart of the features that collectively form the "magnetic" north. For two decades author, outfitter and guide, Neil Hartling and his team of skilled river guides have explored these waterways and discovered the great gems of the world. Call for details of the many different itineraries. Fees start at $2,317 for eight days.

Amazon Cruises

Many Departures in ’08 and '09       7 Nights!

This trip explores some of the most untouched rainforest in all of the Amazon. On your eight cabin expedition vessel, you will venture far up some of the least inhabited rivers in the Amazon Basin. Travelers explore areas very rarely visited, and seek out the mysterious life of the wilderness that stirs in the forest and in the heart of the Amazon Basin. This is the most thorough, detailed, and sophisticated trip offered in the entire Amazon and comes with rave reviews from past CT Audubon Society participants. The guides are accomplished naturalists and you will see creatures almost never seen by other visitors. This trip is like being on a time machine in that one is able to visit places that have not changed for millions of years. Truly the trip of a lifetime and an easy tour for seniors and families! Fee: $2,300 plus air. Call for dates! Extensions available! Great trip!

 The Connecticut Lakes

May 29 - June 1, 2008     4 Days!

Explore the headwaters of The Connecticut River. Connecticut Lakes Region is wonderfully unique in many ways. It is a pristine region at the very tip of New Hampshire offering unlimited, unspoiled wilderness. This is the center of the North Country’s fishing and hunting. Here the mighty Connecticut River is born, forming in it’s passage the Third, Second and First Connecticut Lakes and Man-made Lake Francis. The historic “Indian Stream Territory” was once an independent nation established in 1832 during the border dispute between Canada and the United States. Pittsburg township is the largest in the US, containing over 300,000 acres of timberland, mountains, lakes, streams and forest trails. Birds may include Spruce Grouse, Black-backed Woodpecker, Alder Flycatcher, and more. Come experience nature at its best. Fee: $798. Leader: Andy Rzeznikiewicz.

Adirondack Adventure

June 5 - 8, 2008     4 Days!

The Adirondack Region of Northern New York includes the six million-acre Adirondack Park, and is best known for its mountains and lakes, but villages, farms, museums, restaurants, artisan shops and a wide variety of accommodations also characterize the Adirondacks. The Park itself is the size of the state of Vermont, with expansive blocks of backcountry, interspersed with private homes, villages and tracts of corporate forest lands. In the Adirondacks, it is possible to hike to an isolated waterfall in the afternoon, then spend the evening strolling Main Street. This trip will venture, by special arrangement, onto many of the privately held paper company lands, searching for the nesting birds of the northern forests. One can expect to find Black-backed Woodpeckers, Yellow-bellied Flycatchers, Olive-sided Flycatchers, and many others in this diverse habitat. Travelers will stay at The Wawbeek, a turn of the century “Great Camp” set on a 40-acre sprawl of dense woods, giant hemlocks, wildflower fields, and a lovely beach. Trails lead to numerous private spots, where Adirondack chairs and hammocks wait, providing a perfect place to read or daydream beneath hemlocks and chalk white birches; a wonderful escape for the birdwatcher and the person just looking to “get away” for the weekend! Fee: $875. Leaders: Sean O’Brien and CAS Staff.

Explore and S’Mores: Selden Island Weekend

July 25 - 27, 2008     3 Days!

Campers are welcome as we set out for a 2 night-3 day adventure to Selden Island, Connecticut’s largest island comprising over 600 acres. We will be dropped off at a campsite on the Island, set up camp and hike about the varied landscape. Enjoy the sandy beaches, large trees, steep granite cliffs, luxurious strands of grass and learn of the Island’s rich history of quarry mining and the hundreds of people who worked on the island chipping away at 600-800 million year old rock. This is a primitive campsite with an outhouse, no electricity, and no running water. Come and enjoy getting back to nature and the simple life! Call for details!

Arizona’s Monsoon

July 26 - August 3, 2008     9 Days!

Ten months of the year, the landscape of southeastern Arizona is dominated by shades of brown. Except during a few brief months of winter, all that breaks the monotony are verdant ribbons of cottonwoods and sycamores that follow watercourses, great and small and often hidden underground, and greenish mesquites and live oaks at low and middle elevations, respectively. Come July, though, moisture from the Gulf of Mexico arrives, and an amazing transformation begins. Where barren roadsides and the parched, golden remnants of last year’s monsoon existed in June, lush grasses and wildflowers command all open space from valley floor to mountain peak by August, and the abundance of surface water spawns a wondrous variety of life at all levels. By early September the rains have ceased, and by October the land has once more been served the harsh reminder that this really is a desert. August is the one month of the year when birds are most abundant, in number of species as well as in number of individuals, in southeastern Arizona, long considered a mandatory destination by serious birders the world over. Grassland species, like Cassin’s and Botteri’s sparrows, are in full song, having waited until just this window of time to build their nests.  Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers, Blue Grosbeaks and Varied Buntings, having arrived later in the spring, are in glorious abundance, while other area specialties, like Elegant Trogons and Thick-billed Kingbirds, plus the regular breeders, have doubled or even tripled their numbers. The fall migration is well underway, with shorebirds, gulls and terns showing-up haphazardly at ephemeral pools and ponds created by rogue cloudbursts, and flycatchers, warblers, sparrows and buntings moving through the vegetation like a river in flood. Hummingbirds are the real drawing card, with as many as a dozen species of these tropical jewels possible in a few days’ time. When you factor in the birds plus knowledgeable, colorful leader, you have a memorable travel experience, regardless of your level of interest or expertise in birding. Leader is CAS Director of Coastal Education Frank Gallo. Fee: $1,898 plus air.

Maryland’s Eastern Shore

July 25 - 28,  2008     4 Days!

Travel to the Delmarva Peninsula and Maryland’s eastern shore to experience the shorebird migration and all that this special place has to offer. Visit the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for its 26th Annual Crab Days Festival. Join in celebrating everything "crabs." Indulge in steamed crabs, crab cakes, crab soup, and more including an All You Can Eat crab buffet. Programming at the museum will include exciting boat rides down the Miles River, trotlining trips, wonderful cooking demonstrations by local restaurants, live music, and more. Birding destinations will include Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Little Creek Wildlife Management Area, and the Ted Harvey Conservation Area. Expect the rare and unusual perhaps including a Curlew Sandpiper or Whiskered Tern for which this area is famous. Fee: $875. CAS leader is Miley Bull, Senior Director of Science and Conservation.

Monhegan Island

September 26 - 29, 2008     4 Days!

Join Leader Joe Bear on a relaxing tour of Monhegan Island at the height of the migration season. Monhegan, off the coast of Maine, serves as a stopover point for birds caught out over open water. They drop onto the island to eat and rest for the day. Because there are no roads and no cars on the island, participants hike the many walking trails while searching for what arrived overnight. Nature and beauty are at their apex on Monhegan in the fall. Limited to seven participants, so call early to sign up. Fee: $895.

Block Island Weekend

October 3 - 5, 2008     3 Days!

Explore the wilds of Block Island after most of the summer tourists have left the beaches and town. Often a magnet for wayward birds, “Block” will delight travelers with its island architecture, wild flowers, and natural beauty. Migration is at its peak, so expect to see lots of birds when the winds cooperate like they did in 2007, carrying to the island thousands of warblers, rare sparrows, and vagrants, including a Western Kingbird! Experienced leaders will share their knowledge and enthusiasm for this special place as participants visit the bluffs, lighthouses, back roads, beautiful beaches, and serene harbors. Group size is limited for the best travel experience. Fee: $525. This will  be a special celebration as one of our travelers returns for his tenth year in a row on the Block Island trip.

Jekyll Island Getaway

October 6 – 12, 2008     7 Days!

Jekyll Island is one of Georgia’s “sea islands” known as the “Golden Isles.” This barrier island, six miles off the Georgia coast, is connected by causeways across extensive salt marshes, channels, and winding rivers. These coastal islands are characterized by moss draped live oaks, sand loving pines, and beautiful beaches. Much of the island remains in a natural state and provides an excellent way for travelers to experience a true barrier island, its ecology, geologic history, and importance in the ecosystem. Okefenokee Swamp, its name an Indian word meaning “land of the trembling earth,” is a vast and mysterious place that has remained unchanged for centuries. A narrated boat tour through the swamp and walks on the trails will offer chances to see the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker, alligators, and more. Enjoy southern hospitality, explore the unspoiled natural beauty of the islands, and delight in the freshest seafood. Fee: $1,598. Leader: Mary Dowdell.

Cape May Migration

October 17 - 19, 2008     3 Days!

Every fall, hundreds of thousands of migrating birds funnel through Cape May at the southern tip of New Jersey. Considered to be one of the top ten bird watching spots in the country, birdwatchers come from all over the world to enjoy not only the diversity of hawks, shorebirds and warblers, but also the scenic beaches, meadows, and the lively historic town. Leader: Ken Elkins. Fee: $525.

Land of the Polar Bear

November 6 - 13, 2008    8 Days!

This northern expedition starts in Winnipeg, Manitoba where travelers enjoy a tour of the city and visit its many museums, including the well known Museum of Man and Nature. The flight to Churchill, on Hudson Bay, will take travelers to the land of the Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus. Participants travel on the tundra in specially equipped tundra vehicles, providing them with the best possible views of the bears in their spectacular habitat. Helicopter tours, searches for northern lights, a visit to the Eskimo Museum, and sled dog tours, are some of the optional activities planned. Tour Leader Pat Rousseau has worked as a Park Warden for the Canadian National Park Service for over 30 years and is a wealth of knowledge! Fee: $4,095. Includes airfare from Winnipeg to Churchill.

Boston’s Wild North Shore

November 14 – 16, 2008     3 Days!

Just north of Boston, this area plays host to many species of migratory shorebirds that are not so commonly seen in Connecticut. Considered by many to be one of the ten premier birding spots in North America, the North Shore with its spectacular coastline is keeper of such well known names as Newburyport, Gloucester, Marblehead, Plum Island, and Cape Ann. Travelers will  explore the rich coastline to enjoy marine mammals, winter sea ducks, pelagic birds, and the unexpected. We will look for Dovekie, Thick-billed Murre, King Eider and more. Leader: TBD. Fee: $525.

New Zealand Exploration

November 4 - 20, 2008     17 Days!

Nowhere in the world can one find such a land as New Zealand for sheer beauty and scale. Volcanoes, glaciers, high mountains, fiords, tussocklands, and geothermal springs; the country is a treasure trove of natural wonders. The trip covers the two main islands of New Zealand, North and South Island. North Island has a temperate climate, with beautiful coastal areas, intense geothermal activity, and the Maori culture. South Island has some of the most dramatic scenery in the world, featuring towering peaks, glaciers, majestic fiords, and pristine lakes. The tour has been timed to coincide with their glorious springtime, a period of breathtaking beauty and life. Tour includes, hotels, most meals, and local naturalist guides. Fee: 6,995. Leader: CAS Board Member and former New Zealand resident Judy Richardson.

Arkansas Adventure:

Ivorybills, Trumpeter Swans, Henslow’s Sparrow and Smith’s LongSpur

January 4 - 10, 2009     7 Days!

The Connecticut Audubon Society is offering its third exciting expedition into the southern woodlands to visit the primeval forests that once, and perhaps today, host the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. We promise you no audience with the famed bird, but just the visit to the incredible tracts of southern woodland of the Arkansas backwaters will be enough to conjure a feel for the vastness of these ancient lands. Enjoy the secluded lodge, great food, experience the history, and hear the tales of the elusive Grail Bird from the best known ivorybill searcher Bobby Harrison. We will be located in the area of the most recent ivorybill sightings. Fee: $1,898. Very limited space., so call soon,!

Tanzania Safari

January 6 - 18, 2009    13 Days!

Join us in East Africa on our spectacular Tanzania wildlife safari. We have planned our visit during the best time to view the animals of the Serengeti. Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators are especially visible during this time. We'll also visit Ngorongoro Crater, described as the eighth wonder of the world, Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley, and Olduvai Gorge, where Richard and Mary Leakey made their famous archeological discoveries of early hominids. Travelers will be accompanied by CAS senior naturalist Milan Bull. Miley has led trips throughout the world for many years. His leadership and knowledge of the natural world will add immeasurably to your experience. Travelers will be joined by outstanding driver guides, who have a wealth of information to share. Our safari accommodations will be in hotels and lodges. Participants travel by four-wheel-drive safari vehicles equipped with roof hatches. Everyone is guaranteed a window seat. Call for details.

Ecuadorian Extravaganza

February 22 - March 3, 2009

Give yourself and family a special vacation escape to visit four private birding reserves in four different ecosystems in Ecuador. Experience birdwatching tours at their best as you visit the High Barren Plains and Paramo, Highland Rainforest, Cloud Forest and Subtropical Rainforest. These botanical reserves provide the perfect opportunity to combine nature, culture and birding at its best. Tours are based from two eco-lodges offering outings to reserves, all within close proximity. Enjoy the pristine beauty at a brand new birding lodge. Kept in their rich, natural state, all of these exclusive reserves offer the chance to fully immerse yourself in all that is Ecuador; a diverse array of flora, fauna, climate regions, where hundreds of beautiful species await you. With over 1,600 species of birds and more than 20% the world’s population, Ecuador offers more bird diversity in less space than any other country in the world. Tour Leaders: George Cruz and Joe Bear. Fee: $2,685 plus air.

Guatemala Highlands & Tikal Extension

February 2009     12 Days!

Tikal Extension: 3 Days!

 The tiny country of Guatemala with its ancient Mayan culture and history, volcanic vistas, and incredible birdlife, is a dream come true for birders! Guatemala is home to more than 700 species of birds, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. What do Pink-headed Warblers, Blue-throated Motmots, and Cabinis Tanagers all have in common besides their spectacular colors? Guatemala! Travel from cloud forest to shade-grown coffee plantations, tropical dry forest, to tropical rain forests, from its Pacific slopes to the central highlands, to search out Guatemala ’s many regionally endemic species. Birds like Resplendent Quetzals, Highland, and possibly Horned Guan, Rufous-collared Robin, Russet-crowned Motmot, Bushy-crested and Unicolored Jays, and Blue-and-white Mockingbird are but a few of the unique species that await. The Tikal Extension opens views into the Mayan past; witness the sunrise from atop pyramids nestled within tropical splendor, in the company of Orange-breasted Falcons, Ocellated Turkeys, and colorful toucans and parrots. Guatemala has embraced ecotourism and invited in the world. Its unique history and geography, combined with a modern tourist infrastructure, good roads, comfortable lodges, and inviting food have made Guatemala the new premier birding destination. Don’t miss out on a trip to remember! Fee: $2,995 plus air. Extension Fee: $695 includes airfare to Tikal. Leader: Frank Gallo. Call for dates.

Costa Rica Artist’s Natural History Retreat

March 2009     9 Days!

Here is a perfect blend of two disciplines that meld nicely together. Beginners to expert will be able to share a common thread of communing with one’s inner peace. The tour will be accompanied by an art teacher and naturalist to help all levels of study enjoy the diversity found in the remote  forest and mountain habitats of Costa Rica. Travelers will be staying at the stunning natural areas of cloud forest, blue oceans, and amazing wildlife all come together. Fee: 3,295. Leaders are artist Dorie Petrochko and local guide Richard Garrigues. Don’t miss this special event! Call for date.

Cuba Bird Survey Program

March/April 2009    11 Days!      Extension Available.

The Connecticut Audubon Society is offering an exclusive, U.S. led and managed, licensed birding program to Cuba. This program is endorsed by the American Birding Association, and has a 11 year history as a bird conservation project focused on understanding Cuba’s importance as a wintering habitat for North American migratory birds. The foundation of this conservation project is a bird survey. Travel with a small group of licensed participants, a U.S. ornithologist, bi-lingual Cuban ornithologist, and local guides through rarely explored parts of Cuba, the Caribbean’s largest and most ecologically diverse island nation. Cuba is home to 21 endemic bird species including the world’s smallest, the Bee Hummingbird. Fee: Call! includes in-country flight. International airfare is additional.

Florida Everglades , Keys, and Dry Tortugas

March 21 - 28, 2009     8 Days!

One of North America’s “top-ten birding spots,” South Florida hosts a large number of unusual birds and other wildlife that are found nowhere else. The tour will visit many of the unique and sensitive habitats including such well known places as Loxahatchee, Big Cypress, Shark Valley, Anhinga Trail, Key West, and the famed Dry Tortugas. This expedition will give you the opportunity to witness, first-hand, how wonderful and special a place the Everglades truly is. Leader: Frank Gallo. Fee: $2,395 plus air .

Panama Yoga Retreat

April 2009     9Days!

Here is a perfect blend of two disciplines that meld nicely together. Beginners to expert will be able to share a common thread of communing with one’s inner peace. The tour will be accompanied by a yoga instructor and naturalist to help all levels of study enjoy the diversity found in the remote forest and mountain habitats of Panama. Travelers will be staying at the famed Canopy Lodge, where nature and the healing powers of yoga will all come together. Fee: $2,715 double occupancy, $2,565 single occupancy with shared bath, or $3,465 single occupancy with private bath. Leaders are yoga instructor MaryBeth Frosco and local naturalist bird guides. Don’t miss this special event!

Galapagos Islands

April 25 - May 4, 2009     10 Days!

Ecuador Pre-Trip: April 22 - 25

The Galapagos have been aptly described as the world’s greatest living laboratory for the study and observation of nature. Ever since Darwin’s famous voyage on the Beagle, research there has contributed greatly to our knowledge of the evolution of life on earth. Situated on the equator some 600 miles off the coast of South America, this remote volcanic archipelago remains much as it was millions of years ago. Over the course of centuries, animals and plant life from the Americas reached the islands and gradually evolved into new life forms. Many of its bird, plant, and fish species are found nowhere else on earth. The opportunities for observation and photography are spectacular because in addition to the striking natural beauty and unique flora and fauna, one of the special fascinations of the Galapagos is that the animals show virtually no fear of humans. Sea lions, iguanas, nesting birds, and other “wildlife” are often within arm’s reach, giving one the feeling of being immersed in the natural world as nowhere else. Fee includes meals, land and luxury yacht accommodations, and guides. Fee: $4,298 includes in-country flight. Leader: Milan Bull.

Big Bend and the Davis Mountains: Colima Warbler and Montezuma Quail

April 29 - May 7, 2009     9 Days!

Explore the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park and search for the rare Colima Warbler. Given its harsh environment, Big Bend has an amazing variety and number of plant and animal species. It has more than 1,200 species of plants (including 60 different cacti species), more than 600 animal species, and about 3600 insect species. The diversity of life is largely due to the diverse ecology and changes in elevation, ranging from the dry, hot desert to the cool mountains to the fertile river valley. The Davis Mountains and its forested habitats and montane grasslands provide an excellent chance for Montezuma Quail, nesting Common Black-Hawk, and the vocal nocturnal Common Poorwill. Fee: $2,995 plus air. Leaders: Bob Schutsky and Jay Hand.

Iceland: Land of Ice and Fire

June 13 - 24, 20079    12 Days!

Iceland is a land of intense contrasts, the cross roads of earthly forces meeting the modern world. From its active lava fields, impressive waterfalls, hot water pools, and majestic glaciers, Iceland is a land of spectacular landscapes. The Viking heritage of the Icelandic peoples stands in stark contrast to the modern world of geothermal and hydroelectric technologies of an industrial society. There is no area in Europe that can offer as much variety of natural wonders. You will see some of the most bizarre and beautiful volcanic scenery in a single spot anywhere on Earth. Travelers will find a multitude of birds, American and European species that are found nowhere further east or west. One can expect to see 16 different species of ducks. The tour will visit areas of geothermal activity with mud pots and deposits of all colors, and bring you to within almost touching distance of about five million nesting birds, primarily puffins, fulmars, auks, and guillemots. In Reykjavik, travelers will be able to visit a number of museums, art galleries, fine shops and restaurants, a bustling harbor, naturally heated outdoor swimming pools, and so much more. Join us for this special expedition to this land of contrasts carved by fire and ice! Fee: $4,399. Leader Andy Jones began his career in conservation and leading wildlife holidays in the UK. He was a warden on Skomer Island, a ranger with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the RSPB's senior investigations officer, and a Wildlife Trust director.

Gaspe Peninsula and Coastal New Brunswick

July 1 - 8, 2009     8 Days!

Revel in the beauty of Bonaventure Island, home to 30,000 pairs of Northern Gannets, many other nesting seabirds, and a nice variety of warblers and finches. Visit Percé Rock, repository of four million fossils and home to a large nesting colony of Great Cormorants and alcids including Atlantic Puffin. Travelers enjoy an exciting whale watch boat and an incredible variety of habitats ranging from vast coastal wetlands and pristine salmon rivers, mountain top tundra in the Chic-Choc Mountains of Gaspé National Park, and a lake set aside solely for the local Moose population. Great photography opportunities! Fee: $2,595. Leader: Bob Schutsky.

Nova Scotia Escape

July 29 - August  6, 2009     9 Days!

From the spectacular tides of the Bay of Fundy to the heathlands of Cape Breton, there is no better highlights tour. Ride through rich, rolling farmland and explore the Bay of Fundy with a chance at seeing the rare Right Whale. The tremendous number of shorebirds in the bay at this time of year is legendary and known for its incredible aerial ballet. Two nights are spent at The Pines, one of the Canadian’s four star lodges, as the group makes the transition onto Cape Breton Island and to Keltic Lodge, another of Canada’s luxury lodges and home for three nights. Cape Breton will delight travelers with its high rock cliffs overlooking the northern Atlantic and its quaint fishing villages. The whole experience is a photographer’s and artist’s dream. The final night is spent at Liscomb Lodge, the third of Canada's glorious lodges located along Nova Scotia’s picturesque Marine Drive. Fee: $3,195 includes land transport in Canada, lodging, most meals and gratuities, and expert leadership.

Family Rates

Family travel can offer some of the most joyful and cherished experiences of our lives. Perhaps you can remember how a journey somewhere helped shape your own life, or helped create memories and understanding and love among family members. I know that holds true for many of us at CAS. But if you've ever traveled with your family to some of the world's wild places, you already know that there is no experience that brings people closer together. There's a real thrill that accompanies discovering wildlife and meeting people from different cultures in a friendly, easy way. That's the kind of atmosphere we try to create for families on all of our tours. Please, call for special family rates.