ODYSSEY
TRAVEL is a leader in providing enriching travel experiences
and in promoting responsible travel. We have developed
and co-ordinated travel progams for numerous organizations
including Elderhostel Inc., Envirotreks International,
Red Deer College, Northland College, St. Lawrence College,
Queen's University, University of Toronto and the Retired
Teachers of Ontario. We offer carefully researched tours
and have extensive client support systems. Odyssey Group
Toursoffers group departures for individuals
and arranges enriching travel programs for organizations,
clubs and schools.
For
a Complete Tour Listing, please see our Website.
Below
you will find some of our Featured Tours.
Are
you a teacher?? We offer the International Teacher
Card (ITIC) for travel discounts.
St.
Vincent and the Grenadines
St.
Vincent and the Grenadines is a conglomeration of 32
islands and cays, nestled along the Eastern Caribbean
coast that form part of the Windward Islands. Covering
a total area of 150 miles, these remote and pristine
islands display their beauty with physical features
that accentuate their natural splendor.
The largest of the islands, St. Vincent, is a lush volcanic
island that has produced some of the most striking physical
features, including steep mountain ridges, valleys and
waterfalls, not to mention the finest black and gold
sand beaches. The agricultural industry in St. Vincent
has flourished as a result of the rich volcanic soil
produced by the island’s volcano, La Soufriere
at 4027 feet. Coconuts, breadfruit, nutmeg, and arrowroot
are just a sample of the wide variety of produce one
can find on this island.
Alongside
St. Vincent, other inhabited islands include Bequia,
Mustique, Canouan, Palm, Petit St. Vincent, Mayreau
and Union. These islands offer a multitude of activities
ranging from snorkeling in the warm, clear crystalline
waters, to SCUBA diving and some of the most reputable
sailing.
The official language of these islands is English and
the British culture can be traced back to various activities
that take place around the islands. The West Indian
culture in St.Vincent and the Grenadines displays an
integration of British and French heritage that exemplifies
the uniqueness and cultural diversity of these islands.
$4395
16
days
Per
person, start dates: Jan 19-Feb. 3 2008
Back
Roads - Ireland
Truly
a back-roads experience, combining the best-known icons
of the south and west coast with the lesser-known but
fascinating midlands, and complemented by a taste of
Ulster. There couldn't be a better way of seeing this
made-for-tourism destination. get fabulous scenery from
the Cliffs of Moher to the Giant's Causeway. You'll
see history spanning the Stone Age and the contemporary.
You'll experience the riches of the Celtic past and
present. You'll tour gardens, country houses, museums
and folk parks. There'll be music, story telling and
naturally a glass or two of Guinness! But perhaps, most
important of all, you'll enjoy what the Irish refer
to a 'the craic' - that very special and unique welcome
and ambience that the Emerald Isle is justly famed for.
£1425
11
days
Per
person, start dates: Every 2 weeks April 19-Oct
4, 2008
Ecuador
and the Galapagos Islands
Colourful
Ecuador is the jewel of Latin America, a small country
packed full of sights where the Andes meet the Amazon,
home to an awesome collection of natural and cultural
wonders.
The highlands host superb local markets where you
can shop for crafts and meet friendly Indian traders,
and cities such as Quito that boast a magnificent
colonial heritage and crammed full of lavish colonial
architecture.
The highlight of this tour will be a seven night
cruise among the famous Galapagos Islands. Lying 600
miles off the coast of Ecuador, the islands provide
a fantastic experience where man and animal interact
without fear. The landscape is fascinating; a wild
moonscape of sharp black lava splashed with bright
green foliage and strange plants providing a haven
for many unique birds and animals, including giant
tortoises, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas,
sea lions and blue-footed boobies.
It is little wonder that Charles Darwin described
the islands as a living laboratory of evolution.
$7995
19
days
Per
person, start dates: Oct 31-Nov 18, 2008
Vive
la Difference ....Channel Island and Normandy
Described as 'the dream tour', this relaxed itinerary combines the very best of British and French culture, and delivers an interesting and contrasting balance of history, nature and tradition. The Channel Islands are a particularly interesting corner of the British Isles where close proximity to the French mainland has given them a unique individuality. The occupation by the Germans in WW2 added a further dimension. The rural and historic Normandy, adds a further contrast. The landscapes of the impressionist painters, prehistoric monuments, superb food (of course!), pretty harbours, and the World War II beaches and D-Day beaches are just some of the features of the region and combine to make this a superb and unforgettable tour.
