***I have just entered the "twilight" of my career and will be offering a few less trips each year from now on. I cannot believe how fast the time has gone! It seems as if I just started out. However, I am offering some amazing destinations in 2020 so have a look below.***
January 23 to 31, 2020 Wonders of the Galapagos Islands, onboard the Santa Cruz II. This trip is sponsored by Smithsonian Journeys and will sail around various islands in the Galapagos for five days. The trip also includes two nights in Ecuador's capital, Quito. See the full itinerary here to sign up. You can peruse a blog posting I made from the same trip here.
May 2-8, 2020 Rafting the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, with the Museum of Northern Arizona. The outfitter for this trip will be my long-time partner and official Grand Canyon National Park concessionaire Colorado River and Trail Expeditions. This trip may already be oversubscribed and if so, you can still call Jennifer Glennon at MNA (928-774-5213, ext. 222) to get on the waiting list or be the first to sign up for my 2021 trip at around the same time. To see a past blog about this trip, click here.
May 30 to June 14 2020 Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands, with Smithsonian Journeys. This is a really great itinerary with many days spent exploring in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and an overnight stay at the Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu. The full itinerary can be viewed here. To see a past posting on my blog about this trip, look here and here.
August 21 to 29 2020 Rafting the Colorado River in Grand Canyon with Southwest Seminars. The outfitter for this trip is my long-time partner and official Grand Canyon National Park concessionaire Colorado River and Trail Expeditions (CRATE). This trip may already be oversubscribed and if so, you can still write to Connie Eichstaedt at Southwest Seminars (505-466-2775) to get on the waiting list. To see a past blog about this trip, click here.
October 4 to 13, 2020 Bryce, Zion, and the Grand Canyon, with Smithsonian Journeys. Yep! I'm bringing a lifetime of far-flung, world-wide travel back to my home country in the American Southwest. This classic tour begins in Phoenix and ends in Las Vegas with stops in Sedona, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Bryce and Zion. You can view the full itinerary here.
October 24 to November 17, 2020 Around the World by Private Jet, with TCS World Travel. This will be my fifth expedition around the world with TCS. This classic itinerary has visits to Machu Picchu, Easter Island, Samoa, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Ankor Wat, the Taj Mahal, Petra, the Serengeti, and Fez Morocco. You can view the full itinerary here.
November 28 to December 14, 2020 Epic Patagonia and Easter Island, South America, with Yavapai College EdVentures. Join me as we travel to Buenos Aires, Cape Horn, the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine National Park and Easter Island in one great adventure. This trip includes four days sailing on the Terra Australis ship through the Patagonian Archipelago. Only 30 lucky participants will have the opportunity to join me on this expedition. To view a full itinerary, click here.
------------------ 2019 Expedition and Trip Schedule
January 17 to February 1, 2019. Cruising Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia Island on Le Lyrial with Abercrombie and Kent Full itinerary here.
March 21-April 5, 2019 Journey to New Zealand with Smithsonian Journeys. A wonderful exploration of the two big islands in New Zealand including Auckland, Rororua, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Franz Josef National Park and Queenstown,Full itinerary here.
May 4-10, 2019.. Rafting the Grand Canyon with the Museum of Northern Arizona: Call Jennifer Glennon at 928-774-5213, ext. 222. - SOLD OUT
May 19-25, 2019. Rafting the Grand Canyon with Southwest Seminars. Full itinerary here. .- SOLD OUT
May 31-June 4, 2019. Oar-powered rafting trip on the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado with OARS. E-mail me for sign-up details. Full itinerary here. - SOLD OUT
June 8-14, 2019. Rafting the Grand Canyon with the Association of Engineering Geologists. There are three spaces left on this departure. Call Ken Fergason at 602-733-6067 for details.
July 10-20, 2019. Exploring the Northern Rockies including Glacier National Park, Montana and Banff and Jasper National Parks, Alberta Canada. Great geology! Full itinerary here.
August 10-17, 2019.. Rafting the Grand Canyon with the Northern Arizona University Geology Alumni. - Four spaces left. Call Amy Wolkowinski at 928-523-0932 for details.
October 11-25, 2019. Himalayan Kingdoms - Nepal and Bhutan with Smithsonian Journeys. If you love mountains you will love seeing Earth's highest - the Himalayas. Join me on this fantastic destination. Full itinerary here.
------------------ 2018 Expedition and Trip Schedule
January 15-22, 2018. Galapagos Islands with Smithsonian Journeys. A seven-day cruise around most of the major islands.: Full itinerary here..
February 25-March 1, 2018. Death Valley Inn-Based Day Hiking, Museum of Northern Arizona SORRY - SOLD OUT Full itinerary: here..
March 7-28, 2018. Australia and New Zealand with Smithsonian Journeys. A wonderful exploration of Cairns, Ayers Rock, and the vibrant city of Sydney in Australia and Christchurch, Queenstown, Mt. Cook National Park, Rotorua, and Auckland in New Zealand. Full itinerary here.
April 3-8, 2018. Grand Canyon River Guides geology training trip on the Colorado River for river guides. Sign-ups only.
April 16-20, 2018. Grand Staircase-Escalante Inn-Based Day Hiking, Museum of Northern Arizona. One of my most popular trips since 1995 with geologic day hikes and lodging at the Boulder Mountain Lodge. Full itinerary here.:
April 28- May 20, 2018. Kingdoms and Cultures by Private Jet, TCS World Travel. Countries visited include Lithuania, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Albania, Romania, Spain and Portugal. Full itinerary here.
July 5-15, 2018. Adventure in Iceland with Smithsonian Journeys. Full itinerary here.
August 1-15, 2018. Adventure in Iceland with Yavapai College Prescott. A 14-day circum-transit of this fascinating island. Full itinerary here.
August 31-September 9, 2018. Rafting the Grand Canyon with the Grand Canyon Field Institute.. Call Mike Buchheit - 928-638-7024. Full itinerary here.
September 21-October 4, 2018. Splendors of Morocco with Smithsonian Journeys. Full itinerary here.
October 22-26, 2018. Canyonlands and Arches Inn-Based Day Hiking, Museum of Northern Arizona. Full itinerary here.
October 29-November 1 2018. Toroweap Natural and Cultural History (Grand Canyon North Rim). Full itinerary here.
------------------ 2017 Expedition and Trip Schedule
February 25 to March 13, 2017 - Expedition with Smithsonian Journeys to Patagonia, including Buenos Aires Argentina, Beagle Channel and Cape Horn cruise, Chile's Lake District and the Osorno Volcano, Santiago and Valparaiso Chile. Full Itinerary here. SOLD OUT.
March 24 to 26, 2017 - Geology-themed backpack to Phantom Ranch in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Two nights lodging and all meals included. With Wildland Trekking - sign up here.
April 3 to 7, 2017 - Expedition to Canyonlands and Arches National Parkswith the Museum of Northern Arizona Ventures Program. Sorry - SOLD OUT.
May 1 to 4, 2017 - Private geology tour to Zion and Bryce National Parks with the Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society. Write to me if you would like to request attendance.
May 20 to 28, 2017 - Special Grand Canyon Geology and Hiking river trip for Northern Arizona University Geology Alumni. I will be running the river with past and current geology grads and students at NAU with Colorado River and Trails Expeditions. Sorry - SOLD OUT.
June 15 to 25, 2017 - Adventure in Iceland with Smithsonian Journeys. My 2016 trip was an unqualified success! Join me in 2017 to this geologic paradise. The itinerary and registration can be found here.
September 9 to 18, 2017 - A chartered river trip in the Grand Canyon with the Grand Canyon Association Field Institute and Arizona Raft Adventures. This is another one of my Geology and Hiking river trips - this one 10 days long to Diamond Creek take-out.! This trip is likely SOLD OUT but cancellations often occur - write to me if interested and I will check availability.
September 27 to October 20, 2017 - Private Jet Excursion "Around the World" with TCS World Travel. This is the ultimate trip with visits to Machu Picchu, Easter Island, Samoa, Great Barrier Reef, Ankor Wat, Taj Mahal, Serengeti, and Morocco. Please see the itinerary of this exceptional trip here.
November 7 to 9, 2017 - Geology-themed backpack to Phantom Ranch in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Two nights lodging and all meals included. With Wildland Trekking - sign up here.
November 18 to December 2, 2017 - Smithsonian Journey's trip to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos. This is a very popular trip and will be the third time I have led this particular itinerary for SJ's. See the itinerary here.
December 4 to 6, 2017 - Geology-themed backpack to Phantom Ranch in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Two nights lodging and all meals included. With Wildland Trekking - sign up here.
------------------ 2016 Expedition and Trip Schedule
January, 2016 - On the ocean-going vessel The World sailing around the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, and the Falklands. The World is a private resident-owned ship only and this trip is not for sale.
February, 2016 - Private geology tour with a friend to Death Valley National Park, California.
March 8 to 22, 2016 - Expedition with Smithsonian Journeys to Machu Picchu, Peru and Galapagos, Ecuador.
May 7 to 14, 2016 - Private charter Grand Canyon Geology and Hiking river trip. SOLD OUT AND WAITLISTED - SORRY.
May 23 to 25 - My popular three-day Geology On The Edge class at Grand Canyon National Park. For Grand Canyon Association Members only.
July 12 to 14, 2016 - My popular three-day Geology On The Edge class at Grand Canyon National Park, this one open to anyone.
July 15 to 21, 2016 - Chartered river trip in the Grand Canyon. This is my ever-popular Geology and Hiking river trip on the Colorado. Helicopter and plane flyover take-out!
August 30 to September 8, 2016 - Chartered river trip in the Grand Canyon with Grand Canyon Association Field Institute and Arizona Raft Adventures. This is another one of my Geology and Hiking river trips this one 10 days long to Diamond Creek take-out.! SOLD OUT - SORRY.
September 10 to 20, 2016 - Adventure in Iceland with Smithsonian Journeys. This will be a geologic tour de force exploring this volcanic wonderland.
October 7 to 27, 2016 - Private Jet Excursion "Cuba and South America" with TCS-Starquest Expeditions.
An Archive of Previous Trips
I became a guide in 1980 when I participated in my first Grand Canyon river trip. I began leading river and backpacking and trips with the Museum of Northern Arizona Ventures Program in 1982. In 1992 I participated in my first Smithsonian Journeys trip and I still lead them throughout the world. You can read about my past adventures by reading my blog here.