2010 Adventures by Disney Destinations

[Melanie]

Adventures by Disney invites travelers to experience the world in 2010 with guided group vacations created especially for families and breathtaking trips spanning six continents. Guests will meet local experts and enjoy VIP treatment and exclusive experiences they might otherwise miss on their own while discovering incredible adventures, including special thrills just for kids. Each of the 19 itineraries is led by two Disney-trained Adventure Guides who handle all the details so families can concentrate on having the time of their life.

Below are highlights from Adventures by Disney’s 19 itineraries that span six continents:

ASIA & PACIFIC

China – Enchanted China
Beijing, Chengdu, Guilin, Shanghai and Hong Kong
Families will learn about Chinese culture and explore amazing wonders – hiking the Great Wall of China, spending an afternoon cruising down the Lijiang River and visiting the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base.

Adventure Highlights

Private, guided tour of Tiananmen Square and The Forbidden City

Hike up the Great Wall to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World

Amazing performance of classic Sichuan face-changing opera and Shanghai’s stunning ERA show
Lessons in Chinese calligraphy, kite-making, fan-dancing, tai chi and stick-fighting

Private cruise on the Lijiang River

“Pedicab” tour of Beijing’s ancient alleyways

Musical presentation at Shanghai Children’s Palace
VIP experience at Hong Kong Disneyland


South Africa – Safari to South Africa
Cape Town, The Garden Route and Kapama Game Reserve
Welcome to the land of the Lion King! Discover a world of adventure with a castle visit in Cape Town and a trip through South Africa’s wild Garden Route. Enjoy an African safari in Big Five Country, home to lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo.

Adventure Highlights

Wild Game Drive at Kruger National Park

Learn to make Afrikaans pastry at a world-class cooking school near Stellenbosch


Breathtaking views of Cape Town during a nature walk on Table Mountain


Shopping excursion in an authentic African market

Discover Cape of Good Hope, hike Cape Point and lunch at Boulder Beach with African penguins Explore the indigenous forest of the Garden of Eden, encounter the exotic residents at Monkeyland and Birds of Eden Experience an authentic Bush Walt, plus Junior Adventures craft-making and archery, at Kapama Game Reserve

Lunch in the historic Spier Winery with a private wine tasting, bike ride and eagle encounter

Pitch a tent for a traditional pan-African lunch with a Bedouin tribe


Australia – Discovery Down Under
N. Queensland, Ayers Rock and Sydney
Travel “down under” and discover a world where families can learn to throw a boomerang with an Aboriginal expert, watch the sunset on Ayers Rock and feel the rush of adrenaline zooming around Sydney Harbour on a high-speed boat.

Adventure Highlights

Snorkel among the Lowe Isles in the Great Barrier Reef

Boomerang-throwing and didgeridoo-playing by the Tjapukai (Aboriginal people)

Hike through Mossman Gorge, the world’s oldest rainforest

Marvel at the stars of the Southern Hemisphere at an Ayers Rock stargazing experience

Feast on a traditional barbecue overlooking a lagoon of crocodiles

Bike tour of Circular Quay and high-speed jet-boat ride in Sydney

Meet Aussie cowboys at Tobruk Sheep Station

Exclusive breakfast at Taronga Zoo with a zoo keeper

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BRITISH ISLES & EUROPE

England, France – Cities of Knights & Lights
London and Paris
Step into the stories of characters and kings in two of the most magical cities in Europe. Families can enjoy VIP and private, guided experiences to some of the world’s most famous landmarks.

Adventure Highlights

Explore London aboard a private double-decker bus

VIP experience at the Disney theatrical production of “The Lion King”

First-class train travel from London to Paris, at up to 186 mph

Dine in the Eiffel Tower

Special Junior Adventurers-only art detective game at the Louvre

Lessons in the French game pentanque

Climb the 422 twisting stairs of Nôtre Dame for a gargoyle’s view of Paris

Bike trip through the royal gardens of Versailles


Ireland – The Emerald Isle
Dublin, Killarney and Shannon
Families will feel like they have reached a pot of gold as they discover the real treasures of Ireland. With excursions through legendary castles and authentic Irish dancing lessons, one can’t help but embrace the luck of the Irish.

Adventure Highlights

Spend two nights in an authentic castle

Guided tour through Dublin Castle and the Book of Kells at Trinity College

Tour the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy lunch overlooking the city

Visit the Muckross House, a 19th century palace and Dublinia Historical Museum

Visit an Irish farm for scone-making and sheep-herding

Traditional cheese-tasting and private Irish dancing lessons

Festive dining at a traditional Irish celebration

Private river cruise on Kenmare Bay



Germany – Once Upon a Fairy Tale
Heidelberg, Trendelberg, Rothenburg and Munich
Embark on a fairy-tale journey through the German countryside complete with stories and tales of medieval times as well as exclusive visits to historic castles, themed dinners and unique activities. One never knows when a beloved storybook character may make a surprise appearance!

Adventure Highlights

Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, part of Walt Disney’s inspiration for Cinderella Castle

Private archery lessons and traditional pretzel-making demonstrations

Wine tasting at Zum Ritter

Medieval castle tours with local guides plus a two-night stay at Trendelburg Castle

Private picnic lunch at Alsfeld Museum

Bike riding at Hofgut Stammen and dance lesson with an Oompah band

Teddy bear-making activity at Stieff Bear Factory


European Alps – Alpine Magic
Stresa, Zermatt and Lake Lucerne
Experience the Alps like never before with private tour guides and cable-car visits to the most popular peaks of Northern Italy and Switzerland. The only thing more breathtaking than the view will be the amazing obstacle course through Forest Fun Park.

Adventure Highlights

Exclusive Junior Adventurers gelato tasting and pony rides

Lesson in pasta making, taught by professional chefs in Como, Italy

Sample wines with a local sommelier, while Junior Adventurers feast on grape juice and gourmet cookies

Relax during a scenic train ride with views of Matterhorn Mountain

Descend from the town of Andermatt on a 12-mile downhill bike ride

Meet the true heroes of the Alps: the brave pups at a Husky camp

Mini boat cruise and guided tour of the exquisite gardens and fountains of Isole Bella Island

Visit to Ballenburg Open Air Museum and learn the fascinating history of Switzerland

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Italy – Viva Italia
Rome, Tuscany and Venice
From exploring the masterpieces of Rome to pasta-making with an Italian chef to riding the grand canals of Venice, families will experience the real spirit of Italy from the moment they arrive.

Adventure Highlights

Private gondola ride through the magnificent canals of Venice

Pasta-making in Tuscany

Privately guided visits to Sistine Chapel, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Coliseum and Forum

Venetian Carnivale mask-making lessons

Junior Adventurer search for Marco Polo and enjoy gelato tasting

Bocce-ball lessons at a Tuscan villa

Special tour of Coliseum for Junior Adventurers


Italy – Bella Italia
Sorrento and Florence
Discover the rich history and beauty of Italy. From a boat ride off the Amalfi Coast to a private tour of the ruins of Pompeii, make memories that last a lifetime on this unforgettable adventure.

Adventure Highlights

Visit Pisa and explore the Leaning Tower and the Field of Miracles

Cruise around Capri on an exclusive boat tour and swim in the sapphire blue waters of the Mediterranean

Learn to make pizza at La Galatea’s farmhouse kitchen in Sorrento

Pose in the picturesque town of Positano, one of the most photographed places in the world

Create a fresco masterpiece in Florence’s Children’s Museum

Explore the automobile-free city of Lucca on a bike-riding excursion

Embark on a walking tour of Florence, visiting Academia and Duomo with a local expert

Exclusive visit to the famed Eagle Contrada Museum in Sienna



LATIN AMERICA

Costa Rica – Path to Pura Vida
San Jose, Arenal and Manuel Antonio National Park
Experience the lush beauty of the Costa Rican rainforest and enjoy the wonders of nature and wildlife as families walk, raft and zipline across this amazing land.

Adventure Highlights

Craft-making demonstrations with artisans from a local tribe

Zipline through the Costa Rican rainforests
Privately guided spotting of exotic wildlife

White-water rafting along the Sarapiqui River (Class 2-3 rapids)

Private beachside barbecue lunch

Relaxing evening in the Hidalgo Hot Springs

Privately guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist

Exclusive visit to a working pineapple plantation


South America – Treasures of the Galapagos
Quito, Otavalo Valley and The Galapagos Islands
Join an ecological adventure in the volcanic islands of the Pacific Ocean. Families will not believe their eyes when they spot the Galapagos’ swimming lizards, silvery sea lions, giant prehistoric tortoises and exotic colored birds.

Adventure Highlights

Stand on the center of the world at the Quisato Sundial

Cruise the Galapagos Islands in the 293-foot-long Galapagos Explorer II and learn to make island cocktails with the crew

Lessons in Peguche flute-making, traditional weaving and kite-making

Private, guided nature walk to Peguche Waterfalls
Come face-to-face with penguins, sea lions and iguanas on Bartolome Island

Commune with tropical fish and sea turtles on a deep-water snorkeling excursion

Visit a cheese farm, organic garden, horse stables and an embroidery shop at a countryside hacienda

Private, guided tour of North Seymour Island to see the famous blue-footed boobies and scarlet-throated frigate birds


Peru – Sacred Valleys & Incan Cities
Lima, Sacred Valley and Cusco
From discovering the “lost city” of Machu Picchu to traveling through the intricacies of the Sacsayhuaman ruins, families will be immersed in the beauty and culture of the Incan heritage.

Adventure Highlights

River rafting in the Sacred Valley

Guided visit to Machu Picchu

Lessons in the Portuguese game Sapo, plus Pisco sour tastings for Junior Adventurers

Llama and alpaca encounters at Awana Kancha Camelids Center

Learn colorful weaving techniques from local women at the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco
Picnic lunch in Maras featuring a local dancing exhibition

Privately guided exploration of the Maras Salt Pans

Farewell lunch at the magnificent private residence in Colonial Lima, the oldest restored colonial mansion

[Melanie]

NORTH AMERICA

Mid Atlantic States – Spirit of America
Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Williamsburg
Come home to the cities that celebrate American heritage and explore some of the United States’ most iconic and educational landmarks as historical characters come to life and tell the story of the nation.

Adventure Highlights

Privately guided trolley tour of Philadelphia, including Independence Hall and Liberty Bell

Barbecue lunch along the banks of the Potomac

Get your hands dirty with real colonial brick-making

Junior Adventurer game – find the missing Declaration of Independence

Biking tour of Washington D.C., including the Capitol and the Washington and Lincoln Monuments
Privately guided tour of Williamsburg including Minuteman presentation

Private lunch at ESPN Zone including arcade games

Lunch at King’s Arm in Williamsburg – a historic tavern with costumed servers


Wyoming – Quest for West
Yellowstone, Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Parks
Escape the routine of modern life and explore some of Earth’s most natural wonders in an adventure that will give your family a true western experience.

Adventure Highlights

Junior Adventurers enjoy a scavenger hunt in Yellowstone National Park

White-water rafting on the Snake River (Class 2-3 rapids)

Trick-roping and lasso-tying lessons

Scenic picnic at Lake Yellowstone

Private, guided tour of West Thumb Geyser Basin and fun with laser thermometers

Private picnic at String Lake

Fly-fishing lessons on crystal-clear mountain lakes and spring-fed streams


American Southwest – Southwest Splendors
Sedona, Grand Canyon and Moab
Venture into the depths of the Grand Canyon; get vertical in a jeep excursion through the red rocks of Sedona and white-water raft down the Colorado River as you and your family explore all the beauty and adventure the Southwest has to offer.

Adventure Highlights

White-water rafting down the Colorado River (Class 1-2 rapids)

Guided Grand Canyon tour by a naturalist

Cowboy & Cowgirl Cookout dinner complete with singing tales of the West
Interactive entertainment from Native American performers
Thrilling, off-road jeep tour of Sedona’s red rocks
Three nights at a working ranch on the banks of the Colorado River featuring hiking and tennis
Four-wheel tour through Monument Valley with Navajo guide
Native craft-making demonstrations at Sedona’s Heritage Museum


Southern California – Backstage Magic
Hollywood and Disneyland Resort
The glamorous world of old Hollywood contrasts with the newest filmmaking technologies in this movie fan’s dream tour of Southern California. Get exclusive access to some of the most famous Tinseltown destinations and custom VIP tours that uncover the magic of Disneyland Resort.

Adventure Highlights
Behind-the-scenes tours of El Capitan Theatre, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and Jim Henson Studios
Walking tour of Hollywood landmarks

Walt Disney Studios tour with lunch on the studio lot (who knows who you’ll run into!)


Peek inside Walt Disney’s apartment where the light always stays on in his memory

View fireworks from a special area

Experience Disney’s California Adventure Park before it opens

Customized VIP tour of Disneyland with many backstage adventures

Journey into the magic of Walt Disney Imagineering


Northern California – Golden Path to Yosemite
Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco
Trek through the heart of California on a family adventure that starts in the pristine grandeur of Lake Tahoe. Experience the majesty of Yosemite and lavish in the charm of San Francisco.

Adventure Highlights

Gather around the campfire for storytelling and s’mores

Float down the Truckee River seeing the sites with a local guide

Gondola ride up 8,200 feet and hike to the Village at Squaw Valley

Walk in the footsteps of Teddy Roosevelt on a private tour of Yosemite Valley

Saddle up for a horseback ride on Happy Isles Trail

Discover San Francisco’s Union Square, Chinatown and more aboard an exclusive trolley ride

Privately guided bike tour across the massive Golden Gate Bridge

Junior Adventurers lean how to be junior park rangers with a local naturalist

[Melanie]

Alaska – Taming the Last Frontier
Fairbanks, Denali National Park and Kenai Peninsula
Travel to the “Great Land” of the United States and experience all of the adventure it has to offer. Race along with “man’s best friend” while visiting the Trail Breaker Kennel Iditarod. Gaze upon massive icebergs as you float down the serene Placer River and get close to the last American wilderness featuring bears, moose and bison.

Adventure Highlights

Watch for whales and other marine life on a Kenai Fjords Cruise

Learn how to track wolves on an educational hike with a private guide

Experience a Native Alaskan dance and drum performance

Discover Denali on an exclusive jet boat and “strike” gold in the Nenana River

Scenic views of Spencer Glacier on the Alaska Railroad

“Underwater” dining experience at the Alaska SeaLife Center


U.S./Southwest Canada – Rocky Trails & Mountie Tales
Glacier National Park and Banff National Park
Embark on an exciting excursion to the awe-inspiring glacial parks of northern United States and Canada. This unforgettable experience starts with a wild whitewater ride in Glacier National Park and crosses the border into an action-packed Canadian adventure.

Adventure Highlights

Soak in the Upper Thermal Hot Springs

Paddle across the clear waters of Moraine Lake in a canoe

Listen to tribal tales of the Blackfeet nation from a famous Native American storyteller

Private, guided bike tour along Bow River in Banff National Park

Travel up Alberta’s historic cattle trail and get a taste of the real West

Ride in a gondola up the 7,500-foot summit of Sulphur Mountain

Private lesson in landscape painting at Whyte Museum

Travel the only road in Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Road, in a private Red Bus Tour

Pricing
In 2010, the price of an Adventures by Disney vacation will vary within set ranges depending on the trip. Prices will be based primarily on when a guest books and travels. Guests are encouraged to book early for best availability and great rates.
More detailed information is available at AdventuresByDisney.com.

About Adventures by Disney
As Disney Cruise Line revolutionized – and in some ways defined – the family cruise vacation, Adventures by Disney has recreated the way families think about vacationing together.
Launched in 2005, Adventures by Disney provides immersive, hassle-free and unforgettable guided family vacation experiences to destinations in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia. Families traveling with Adventures by Disney receive exceptional service while taking part in extraordinary experiences from National Parks to Paris, Yellowstone to Costa Rica, the ruins of Pompeii to the ruins of Machu Picchu, the Great Barrier Reef to the Great Wall of China, and more.

With Disney-trained Adventure Guides, engaging activities, VIP experiences and personal touches throughout, Adventures by Disney excites and delights every member of the family. Guests wanting more information about Adventures by Disney can visit AdventuresByDisney.com, call 877/728-7282, or contact INTERCOT's Official Travel Agency Magical Journeys (www.yourmagicaljourneys.com).