2017 Adventure Calendar

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1 2017 Adventure Calendar

2 In 2017, Zephyr Adventures will be celebrating our 20th anniversary. Starting out as the world's first inline skate tour company, we've expanded over the years to include hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, snorkeling, and more. We've loved every minute of the past twenty years and are looking forward to sharing many more incredible experiences with you. For a detailed schedule of tours, go to: Or contact us at: info@zephyradventures.com

3 Join us in 2017 to celebrate 20 adventurous years! Dates February 24 - March 4 April May 7-13 May 7-14 May June 2-11 June June July July August 6-12 August September September 25 - October 2 October 28 - November 4 December 2-10 Adventures Cuba People-to-People Multisport Ecuador: Amazon & Galapagos Multisport Portugal Wine & Hike Peru: Machu Picchu & Classic Inca Trail Trek Tuscany & Cinque Terre Bike & Hike Tanzania: Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Tanzania: Serengeti Safari Ohio Skate for Alumni & Friends Greater Yellowstone Multisport & Beer Oregon Wine, Hike, & Bike Mosel Valley (Germany) Bike Jackson & Grand Tetons Skate & Multisport Ohio Skate Sicily Bike Chile & Argentina Wine & Multisport Cuba People-to-People Multisport Can't decide which adventure is right for you? Connect with us at: info@zephyradventures. com

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5 Featured Photo: Looking down on stunning Vernazza, one of the villages in the Cinque Terre in Italy. December JANUARY 2017 February Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year s Day Full Moon Martin Martin Luther King Jr. Day Day Tuscany & Cinque Terre Bike & Hike Adventure: May 21 28, 2017 Spend eight days exploring two distinct and beloved regions of Italy in one amazing trip. You ll enjoy cycling through the rolling Tuscan hills, hiking along astonishing cliffside trails of Cinque Terre, and tasting an incredible array of delectable Italian cuisine and wine.

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7 Featured Photo: Taking in the natural beauty of Parque Nacional Viñales, a World UNESCO site, in Cuba. January FEBRUARY 2017 march Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Groundhog Day Full Moon Valentine s Day President s Day Cuba People-to-People Multisport Adventure February 24 March 4 Fat Tuesday Cuba People-to-People Multisport Adventure: February 24 March 4 Cuba was a popular destination for Americans until the 1962 embargo was put in place. Since then a fascinating history has unfolded and today, the door has been opened again for Americans to visit. On our people-to-people exchange tour, we will not only explore and learn about the amazing natural resources of Cuba through hiking, swimming, and snor - keling but learn and immerse ourselves into a complex culture complete with rich and meaningful interactions with the people of Cuba.

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9 Featured Photo: Riding along near the Beartooth Pass in Red Lodge, Montana, just outside of Yellowstone National Park. February MARCH 2017 april Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Cuba People-to-People Multisport Adventure February 24 March 4 Ash Wednesday Full Moon Daylight Savings Begins St. St. Patrick s Day Greater Yellowstone Multisport & Beer Adventure July Yellowstone was established in 1872 as the world s first national park and is known for its diversity of wildlife and many geothermal features like Old Faithful. In our humble opinion, it is also one of the most beautiful places on earth! The surrounding communities (and breweries!) offer a great way to enhance your experience of the region.

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11 Featured Photo: Strolling along Tortuga Beach on the island of Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands. march APRIL 2017 may Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 April Fool s Day Passover Begins Full Moon Good Friday Earth Day Ecuador: Amazon Rainforest & Galapagos Multisport Adventure April Easter Passover Ends Ecuador: Amazon Rainforest & Galapagos Multisport Adventure April As one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world, Ecuador is a playground for anyone searching for adventure travel. Explore two spectacular regions the Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands. Both of which have some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. Keep your eyes peeled as we hike, bike, kayak, and snorkel our way through the lush jungle to the stunning islands.

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13 Featured Photo: Enjoying a breathtaking seaside walk in Portugal. april MAY 2017 June Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Cinco de Mayo Portugal Wine & Hike Adventure May 7 13 Peru: Machu Picchu & Classic Inca Trail Trek May 7 14 Full Moon Mother s Day Memorial Day Portugal Wine & Hike Adventure May 7 13 With its mild climate, 3000 hours of sunshine per year and 850 kms of splendid beaches, Portugal is quite the appealing destination. Explore some of Portugal s most beautiful coastal cliff trails, pristine beaches, and quaint villages. From historically charming Lisbon to sun-kissed Lagos, stopping to sample cheese, olive oil, seafood, and of course, wine!

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15 Featured Photo: Skating along with a group of Zephyr alumni. may JUNE 2017 July Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Tanzania: Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Adventure June 2 11 Full Moon Tanzania: Serengeti Safari Adventure June Father s Day Summer Solstice Ohio Skate Adventure for Alumni & Friends June Ohio Skate Adventure for Alumni & Friends June Zephyr Adventures was founded in 1997 as the world s first inline skating tour company. Although we have changed and adapted over the years, we were a unique travel company then and remain that way today. Join us as we celebrate Zephyr s 20th anniversary on this fun-filled skate tour. Reconnect and reminisce with past guides and alumni alike on miles and miles of Ohio s wide and well-maintained trails.

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17 Featured Photo: Peaking over the day s harvest to take in the incredible scenery of Oregon s Wine Country. June JULY 2017 august Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Independence Day Full Moon Greater Yellowstone Multisport & Beer Adventure July Oregon Hike, Bike, & Wine Adventure July Oregon Hike, Bike, & Wine Adventure July From Eugene to the northern Willamette Valley to the Hood River appellation, you ll walk, bike, and even canoe as you discover the vibrant wine regions of Oregon on this carefully constructed multisport tour. You may not know it, but Oregon is the fourth-largest wine producing state in the US; let us help you discover its fine vineyards by way of an exhilarating multisport tour.

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19 Featured Photo: Rolling along the picturesque Mosel River in Germany. July AUGUST 2017 september Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Mosel Valley Biking Adventure (Germany) Adventure August 6 12 Full Moon Jackson & Grand Tetons Skate & Multisport Adventure August Mosel Valley Biking Adventure (Germany) Adventure August 6 12 The Mosel Valley runs from France through Luxembourg and into Germany and is one of the best-kept bike tour secrets in the world. With excellent food, outstanding beer and wine, and beautiful scenery, the Mosel Valley is a winner. What makes it ideal are the flat, paved paths that run on both sides of the river, with extra hill loops available for those looking for a workout.

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21 Featured Photo: Biking in the majestic Grand Tetons National Park. august SEPTEMBER 2017 OctOber Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Labor Day Full Moon Patriot Day Ohio Skate Adventure September Rosh Hashanah Begins Sicily Bike Adventure September 25 October 2 Yom Kippur Jackson & Grand Tetons Skate & Multisport Adventure August During your five-day journey you ll skate, hike, bike and raft your days away through the Grand Tetons National Park and surrounding area. All along the way you ll be surrounded by snow-capped peaks, positively pristine lakes, and have the chance to spot the west s most amazing wild animals.

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23 Featured Photo: Hiking through a Chilean vineyard with an incredible view of the Andes. september OCTOBER 2017 november Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sicily Bike Adventure September 25 October 2 Full Moon Indigenous Peoples Day Sweetest Day Chile & Argentina Wine & Multisport Adventure October 28 November 4 Halloween Chile & Argentina Wine & Multisport Adventure October 28 November 4 Enjoy spectacular wine, awesome scenery, modern towns, and excellent accommodations. At the same time, our itinerary will have you exploring five different wine areas in Chile and three in Argentina by foot and bicycle, with the opportunity to horseback ride, raft, and zip line if you choose!

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25 Featured Photo: Peaking through the mist to catch a glimpse of Machu Picchu in Peru. OctOber NOVEMBER 2017 December Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Chile & Argentina Wine & Multisport Adventure October 28 November 4 Full Moon Daylight Savings Ends Veteran s Day Thanksgiving Day Peru: Machu Picchu & Classic Inca Trail Trek May 7 14 Here s your chance to hike to almost 14,000 feet in altitude, witness the extraordinary Andes mountains of Peru, and see the iconic Machu Picchu. To sweeten the deal, we ll have locals there to carry your gear, set up your tent, and cook your meals.

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27 Featured Photo: Pausing for a moment while on safari in Tanzania to observe an elephant idling underneath Mount Kilimanjaro. november DECEMBER 2017 January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Cuba People-to-People Multisport Adventure December 2 10 Full Moon Pearl Harbor Day Hanukka Begins Hanukka Ends Winter Solstice Christmas Eve Eve Christmas Day Day Kwanzaa Begins 31 New Year s Eve Eve Tanzania: Mount Kilimanjaro Trek Adventure June 2 11 Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the most accessible and extraordinary adventures in the world. We will hike the Lemosho Route, which has a slightly easier grade, allowing more of our guests to summit. This is your opportunity to spend 9 days hiking on some of the most spectacular terrain in Africa. Additionally, you can add on our Tanzania: Serengeti Safari Adventure to explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and Ndutu conservation areas.

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