centNraorl tahm Aemreirciac:A c: uUbSaA
135
coming s n!
Over the years Kumuka has helped thousands of people to explore africa, Europe, antarctica,
South america, asia and australasia. In 2009, we will open the doors to the last frontier, the
New World – North america. Here, Kumuka’s lee nicholson tells us what to expect.
Q

With hundreds of trips already Yosemite. In Canada, the vast wilderness include canoeing are open to everybody
running across six continents, of the Rocky Mountains features as our from complete beginners to the highly
North America seems to be Kumuka’s main adventure playground, including experienced canoeist. All we ask is that
‘Last Frontier’. Why is this the case? Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Parks, you are of an average level of fitness, and
Historically, when it comes to adventure as well as the Pacific coastal regions of more importantly, consider yourself to
travel, North America has often been Vancouver Island and the Discovery be young-at-heart, have an appreciation
surprisingly overlooked by travellers Coast Passage. We also venture into the for the great outdoors, fresh air, and
in favour of developing, non-English- immense landscapes of the Yukon with group participation.
speaking countries. It seems the greater its amazing scenery and fascinating
the cultural shock the greater the history of pioneers and settlers of the
adventure. However, why should a hike gold rush years.
Q
What about kids? Are there any
North American tours that are
through the redwood forests of California perfect for families?
not be seen as adventurous, or taking atch Yes. We have two tours that are
a canoe down river in the Canadian
Q
Are these sit-back-and-w
tours, or get-your-hands-dirty- specifically aimed at families. There
wilderness not be termed a challenge, or and-your-heart-pumping tours? And is the Alaska Outdoor Adventure
eating an authentic chuck-wagon dinner in should people expect to be in a large that visits the Kenai Fjords National
Utah not be seen as a cultural experience? coach party? Park, Matanuska Glacier and
In fact, North America is indeed home A coach party they are not. The maximum Denali National Park. It offers great
to some of the most breathtaking number of passengers on our tours opportunities for you and your
landscapes on the planet, offering endless in Western USA is nine, travelling children, such as viewing wildlife
opportunities for adventure travel. As in air-conditioned 14-seater vehicles and glaciers, as well as taking part
with all Kumuka tours, we will take the and staying in very comfortable in activities like sea kayaking, dog
hassle out of organising and planning your accommodation, a mix of hotels, lodges mu
B
sh
O
ing
O
, a
K
nd

w
i
h
t
i
:
te


G
wa
r
ter
e
ra
e
ft
c
ing
e
.
as
k
holiday to North America, deciding which and log cabins. These tours offer a more The Gold Panning, Glaciers and Grizzly
ou
a
r

bo
u
t
areas to visit, what excursions to book, and intimate adventure, providing plenty of Bea
a
r

s
t

r
t
i
o
p
u

r
to
in
t

h
A
e
la
b
sk
ir
a
t

h
an
pl
d
a
C
ce
a

n
o
a
f
d
d
a
e
i
m
s
ocracy, western philosophy
how to get from one stop to another. You short hikes, mixing with the locals, and equ
a
a
n
l
d
ly


t
a
h
d
e
v

e
O
n
ly
tu
m
r
p
ou
ic
s

,
G
a
a
ll
m
ow
es
in
c
g
a

n
fa
’t
m
f
i
a
l
i
i
l
e

s
to impress – but there are
just have to choose North America, and we giving our clients a better opportunity to to walk on glaciers, as well as enjoying a
n
gr
e
a
many different ways to take in the country.
t
will take care of the rest. get to know their fellow travellers as well fantastic cruise to the face of a tidewater
ou
e
t

r
s
t
w
o
g
r
e
e
as travelling in comfort with plenty of glacier, looking for whales, sea otters, sea
ce
Q
Are the tours going to help room and having the undivided attention lionGsr aenedK p uiSffilansn eDn HroOuPteP. iTnhGere’s also
travellers explore the vast of their local tour guide and driver. a wailtdHliefen tSou –r atot lHoeokn fSo r- g9r iDzzalYy Sbears,
wildernesses of North America, or Equally intimate are our tours in mo£o6s4e 0a,n €d9 c6ar0i,b aouU. $It1 fi5n4i5sh, nesZ w$i1th8 9oOne ,
help them navigate its great cities? Canada and Alaska, where the maximum of tUhSe $w1o3r4ld5’s, gcraea$t1e4st7 t5ra, iZna tri1ps0. 880
It is North America’s unrivalled natural group size is 12. These tours focus on Spend six hedonistic nights on three cycladic c
a
ll
beauty that we have concentrated on. the huge expanses of natural wilderness islands. Holiday with the rich and famous in
However, we have also included the best which we believe are best experienced by
Q
M

When can we expect these
new itinerykonos, waries talk thro soutart?gh the whitewashed
F
f
o
cities of the region, such as San Francisco, camping at well-established campsites Wela bbeygriin tohpienrea tsitnrge eotusr o fifr sPta Nroosr tah nd visit the
r
r
fo
e
l
Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver, Calgary offering a full range of facilities, as well Amveorliccaan tiocu irssla ind M oafy S 2a0n0t9o.rini with its dramatic
lo
e
w
w
t
w
h
w
and Anchorage, some of the world’s most as pure wilderness camping without landscapes.
.
e
l
k
i
u
n
m
k
u
a
k
t
a.

co
m
beautiful cities. facilities, but with the added bonus of
sleeping under a clear and quiet starry
Q
c

When can we book?
YaoPue cranS binoo ckr riegthet nFaowm! iAlYll otfO oUur r, atHenS & crete - 10 DaYS
Q
Which areas of each country is night, and hopefully catching a glimpse Noartdhu Almt oeri cah tioldu:r s£ a7r6e5 n,o €w1 1av5a0i,l aabUle$ to 1955, nZ$2260, US$1610, ca$1760,
Kumuka focusing on? of the Northern Lights. We also take vieZwa art 1w3w 0w0.5kumuka.com, with full day-
In the USA we are focusing on the west to the waters of the Athabasca River in to-day itineraries and departure dates.
and Alaska, areas rich in Native American canoes on a few of our tours. Youa ceaGne baoonk c drirUeciStley oant-Hlineen aSt- wtUwrwK.eY-atHenS - 9 DaYS
Indian history and culture, the majestic kum£8u4k5a,. c€o1m27, o0r, caoUn$ta2c0t 4u5s ,a nt aZn$y2 o4f9 o5u, r US$1775, ca$1945, Zar14 365
canyons of Arizona, the wild west
Q
Do people have to be KuimStuakna oBfUfilce, sm wYoKrlOdwniOdeS. inSlanD, PatmOS iSlanD, rHODeS,
landscapes of Utah, the mountains of experienced canoeists, or be SantOrini, crete
Colorado, the deserts of Nevada, and some in amazing physical shape to take
of the most memorable national parks part in these active tours? Fro
c
m
H
t
E
he
c

K
to

p
O
:
u
La
T
s

V
O
e
u
ga
R
s

,
E
R
u
o
R
ck
O
ie
P
s
E
, G
b
ra
R
n
O
d
cHuRE aT WWW.KUmUKa.cOm
in the world, such as Yellowstone and Not at all. The tours to Canada that Canyon and San Fransisco
cALL US toDAY! UK 0800 092 9595 ire 1800 946 843 USA/cAN 1800 517 0867 SoUth AFricA 011 881 5765 oNLiNe WWW.KUmUKA.com
Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32