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In This Issue: The Wonders of Latin America, WaterBlogged, Guess this River, 2008 Catalog and 2008 Early Bird Discount

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September 2007
 
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WaterBlogged!


Visit the new online community for O.A.R.S. travelers and whitewater enthusiasts at blog.oars.com, where you’ll find intriguing commentary and an opportunity to speak your mind on all things rafting and adventure travel. Make your first blog posting today and welcome resident writer, blogtographer and intrepid traveler, Tracy Barbutes, as our first ever blog editor!



2008 O.A.R.S. Catalog


The all-new 84-page, better-than-ever, 2008 O.A.R.S. Catalog should be arriving in your mailbox in mid-October!

To make sure you get your copy, click here.


Questions about trips or making reservations?
Contact info@oars.com or call 800-346-6277

OARS

O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists)
PO Box 67
Angels Camp, CA 95222



Last Chance for 2008 Early Bird Discount!


Book your 2008 trip* before September 30th, 2007, and we’ll give you this year’s price! Not only is this a great deal, but it allows you to lock in the best dates on our most popular trips. Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

*Offer not valid on Grand Canyon, Middle Fork of the Salmon, Yampa, Green, Canadian or International departures.



Guess This Place


Guess where this picture is from and we’ll put your name in the hat for a 6-day river adventure. Click here to submit your answer.

21 people chose correctly last month (C’mon guys…) when they picked the Galápagos Islands. Congratulations!

Latin America - Wildlife, History, Culture & Adventure


In the great world of adventure travel, few places are as alluring in their history, culture, wildlife and scenic splendor as Latin America – a place of vivid contrasts. From dense rainforests to arid deserts, from raging rivers to calm gulf waters. No less vibrant is the range of cultures. Colonial cities and Inca ruins vie for attention along with the hospitality of Andean villagers.

While planning your next vacation, picture yourself sea kayaking the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez in Baja or along the coast in the enchanted Galápagos Islands. Or, consider joining us on the notorious Futaleufú River in Chile for a luxurious, Class IV (with optional Class V) adventure. And, new for 2008, be one of the first to explore the seldom seen Black Canyon of the Apurimac River in Peru followed by a ground-breaking lodge-to-lodge trek to Machu Picchu, South America’s most renowned archaeological site. Whatever option you choose, adventure abounds south of the border with O.A.R.S. this year.

Sea Kayaking the Enchanted Islands

11 Days, December - June

As the number of visitors to the Galápagos Islands continues to grow every year, we are proud to offer one of the most intimate and low-impact adventure options available to this incredible archipelago. With a maximum group size of eight travelers, a knowledgeable Ecuadorian crew, an expert sea kayaking guide, an on-board naturalist and the only authorized sea kayaking permit in the National Park, this is as good as it gets. Adventurous travelers visit six unique islands and encounter a variety of wildlife and marine life on this one-of-a-kind active itinerary in the Enchanted Isles.

Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

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Galápagos Multi-Sport

10 days, November - April

For the landlubber in all of us, our Galápagos Multi-Sport is the way to go. This unique land-based excursion includes lodging in local inns and coastal hotels on the islands of San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz with days actively exploring three of the most fascinating islands in the archipelago. Overnighting in local lodges is truly one of the best ways to experience the diverse local culture of Ecuador, while contributing to the local economy. By sea kayak, mountain bike and on horseback, travelers can experience all the wildlife and excitement of an active Galápagos adventure, without spending all of your time on a boat.

Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

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Galápagos Expedition Cruise

10 Days, December - August

Join us aboard the MS Polaris for a Galápagos adventure cruise with our friends and fellow Adventure Collection member company, Lindblad Expeditions. The ship is fully air-conditioned with covered deck, hammocks, chairs and tables; doctor's office; fitness center; gift shop; spa; library; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slide shows and presentations; and sky deck. Each departure includes opportunities to hike, snorkel and boat amongst the Galápagos' distinctive deserted islands in the company of a staff of naturalists and historians, making the adventure cruise an unparalleled educational experience, in addition to lifelong memory.

Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

*We have a youthful 72-year-old female traveler who would like to share a cabin aboard the Polaris with another female solo traveler on a trip this winter. Give us a call at 1-800-346-6277 if this sounds like you, or if you know someone who might be interested.


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Ecuador Multi-Sport

8 Days, December - April

Our Ecuador Multi-Sport adventure is designed to access the seldom visited yet extraordinary mainland Ecuador in one action-packed week. On our unique Ecuador itinerary, you’ll explore an array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, other-worldly volcanic landscapes and dense rainforest highlands in the smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands.

Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

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Futaleufú River Multi-Sport

10 Days, November – April

The Rio Futaleufú is one of the earth’s premier whitewater resources. Flowing through Chilean Patagonia, far beneath the spires and snow-packed crowns of the Andes, the Fú’s steely turquoise waters pass through granite walls and past lush vistas and unique river camps. Exclusive campsites along the Rio Futaleufú feature houses built high in old growth treetops, natural hot tubs carved into stone, cliff dwellings and rock shelters with fire hearths.

Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

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Espiritu Santo Island Circumnavigation

8 Days, November – May (2007 Holiday Space Available!)

Sea kayaking and camping on Espiritu Santo Island allow us the opportunity to explore the beautiful white sand beaches of Baja, hike in canyons adorned with hanging fig trees, boulder up arroyos and snorkel with friendly sea lions and tropical fish. Our flexible itinerary facilitates a variety of activities for a variety of interests from hiking and paddling to snorkeling and fishing.

Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

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Sea Kayaking the Baja Coast

9 Days, October - May

Paddle Baja’s most remote and scenic coastline. Known as the “Mexican Galápagos,” its warm turquoise waters are one of the richest marine environments in the world. Your days will be spent paddling, snorkeling, hiking and exploring the stunning wild islands or coastal areas.

Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

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Sea of Cortez Island Hopping

9 Days, September - May

Our most popular excursion for those who want to experience the best Baja has to offer, this trip includes kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, fishing and visiting local fishing villages. Traveling between destinations by boat, we’ll camp on five different islands and visit a number of others as we make our way from La Paz to Loreto.

Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

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Peru Multi-Sport

March – May & September - November

On our Peru Multi-Sport you'll raft the Urubamba River, hike to Inca Ruins at Kenko, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo, mountain bike to Maras and Moray, visit the market and ruins at Chinchero and enjoy a comfortable train ride to Machu Picchu for two glorious days at the lost Citadel of the Incas. Each evening you’ll dine on regional fare (the gastronomy of Peru is exquisite) and overnight in 4-star lodges, including Sol y Luna and the Machu Picchu Pueblo Inn.

Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

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Mystical Peru – From the Source of the Amazon to the Heights of Machu Picchu

15 or 16 Days, June & August

Join us on an all new, one-of-a-kind lodge-to-lodge trekking trip on a seldom-traveled Inca trail that traverses the high Andes en route to Machu Picchu. Combining an epic four-day rafting trip through the Black Canyon of the Apurimac River at the source of the Amazon and a ground breaking six-day trek from Salkantay to the incomparable Machu Picchu, this is a trip that defines the possibilities of Peru.

Call 1-800-346-6277 to reserve your trip today!

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