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All Women Tours: Are you interested in joining a small-group women's adventure tour? Then you have come to the right place! Postcards From Millie is proud to offer a variety of all-women tours to different destinations around Australia and the world, organised and conducted by reputable all-women adventure tour company, Women's Own Adventure. About the Operator: Marika Martinez, owner/operator of Women's Own Adventure, specialises in adventure travel for active women, with an emphasis on Prices are based on twin share accommodation and you will be matched up with a room mate. If you do want a single room to yourself, this can arrange that on most trips for an additional charge. Women's Own Adventure are members of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and partner only with reputable and experienced travel operators who show respect for the environment as well as a cultural sensitivity. Women's Own Adventure likes to get the group together before each planned adventure to meet the other participants...share a meal and get to know each other, enjoy practice walks while improving your fitness and assist with preparations for your adventure. Would you like to join a women's adventure tour?Here's when they're on:AUGUST 20101) BLUE MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE WEEKEND ESCAPE7th-8th AUGUST 2010 Enjoy a short break, mountain escape in good company. Walk one of the most picturesque and memorable walks in the Blue Mountains with it's sweeping views and amazing pathways passing under cliff overhangs and waterfalls, through caves and across streams. The weekend will teach you how to abseil with a beginners course and qualified instructors. Enjoy the comfort and tranquility of the award winning Jemby-Rinjah Eco Lodge. A yoga and relaxation class is included and you will return after your weekend adventure to a new and revitalised self. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on the Blue Mountains adventure weekend...
2) WOMEN'S OWN DESERT TREK - THE LARAPINTA TRAIL7 days departing 8th August 2010 With spectacular sunrises and sunsets you will find the beauty and grandeur of the Larapinta Trail truely inspirational. Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Red Centre, trekking parts of the Larapinta Trail, one of the most popular walks in Australia. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on walking the Larapinta Trail ...
3) THE LAND BENEATH THE WIND - SABAH, BORNEO12 days departing 7th August 2010 - CLOSED New 2011 date to be advised. Explore a mystical land on our journey into Sabah, a place teeming with wildlife and natural beauty. You'll remember every minute of this unforgettable adventure! Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on The Land beneath the wind ...
SEPTEMBER 20104) PERU, SACRED LAND OF THE INCAS15 days departing 25th September 2010 You will be awestruck by the inspiring beauty of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will learn about the history and archeology of the ancient cultures, discover the techniques and designs of the ceramics and weaving. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on the Sacred Land of the Incas...
OCTOBER 20105) TIBET OVERLAND TO THE ROOF OF THE WORLD15 days departing 11th October 2010 The magnificent monastries and breath-taking mountain vistas of Tibet await you on one of the most spectacular journeys, to the roof of the world. You will delve deep into the heart of Tibet’s mystical culture, explore the magnificent Potala Palace in Lhasa, cross the Pang-la Pass to the Rongbuk Monastry which is one of the highest Monasteries in the world. Travel along spectacular roads through the arid Tibetan plateau to Gyantse, at the head of the old trading route to India.The highlight is your journey to the North Everest Base Camp at 5,200 metres. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on the Tibet Overland adventure...
6) TEAHOUSE TREK AND WILDLIFE ADVENTURE IN NEPAL13 days departing 30th October 2010 Get a taste of the Annapurnas with 5 days of trekking through amazing scenery with panoramic mountain views while winding through forests and villages of different ethnic groups. Spend 3 days in the Chitwan National Park where you will search for the white horned rhino on elephant back through the jungle. tigers, leopards, bears and dear are among the wildlife residing in the Chitwan National Park. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on the Teahouse Trek and Wildlife Adventure in Nepal ...
NOVEMBER 20107) JUNGLE RIVER CRUISE - KALIMANTAN, BORNEO7 Days departing 7th November 2010 Enjoy an escape with a difference. The natural treasures of Borneo can be experienced in Central Kalimantan aboard the Rahai ‘i Pangun, a traditional cruise vessel which will take you on a relaxing Jungle River journey on the Rungun River. Travel through magical reflections to the traditional Dayak village and experience their river lifestyle. Take in the lush exotic scenery along the slow, meanering rivers not seen by tourists before. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on the Jungle River Cruise.
8) EXPLORE THE ANCIENT TARKINE WILDERNESS (TASMANIA)6 days departing 19th November 2010 In the North West of Tasmania, Australia, lies the largest temperate rainforest on the southern hemisphere, The Tarkine Wilderness. To experience the Tarkine's giant old-growth rainforests and powerful coastline is nothing short of extraordinary. Enjoy a genuine wilderness experience coupled with light weight packs and creature comforts. On this amazing adventure we undertake day walks from base camps into the most spectacular locations in the Tarkine. Receive your free gift when you mention Postcards from Millie! More details on Exploring the Ancient Tarkine Wilderness...
9) ANTARCTICA - EXPEDITION TO THE GREAT SOUTH LAND11 days, 2 departure dates (5th & 16th 2010) - CLOSED New dates for 2011 to be advised A true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness! Our 11 day Antarctic expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the planet's most impressive wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Search for seabirds and whales against a backdrop of snow capped mountains and icebergs. Throughout our voyage, our team of lecturers and guides will share their knowledge of the region's remarkable natural history. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on our Antarctic Expedition...
JANUARY 201110) NEW ZEALAND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE6 days departing 31st January 2011 6 days departing 7th March 2011 Our Journey is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks and is without doubt the most diverse. It combines bush clad walking, sub alpine traverses and a breathtaking coastal section, with fantastic views over alpine downs, and out to the wild West Coast of the South Island. Many people consider the Heaphy Track to be the greatest of New Zealand's nine Great Walks. The 78 kilometre track through the Kahurangi National Park. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on the New Zealand Wilderness Experience.
FEBRUARY 201111) INCREDIBLE INDIA - THE GREAT EPIC ADVENTURE16 Days departing 6th February 2011 (ex New Delhi) Embark on an exclusive journey to this enchanting land of colours, spices and a plethora of traditions. You will be treated to amazing landscapes, extremely comfortable and sometimes lavish accommodation and an array of so delicious cuisine. Be awe struck by fabled forts, legendary palaces, jungle safaris with tigers, elephants and wildlife, ancient temples, inspiring monuments, mighty rivers, god men and wandering minstrels. This is the tapestry of Incredible India! Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on Incredible India. MARCH 201112) NEW ZEALAND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE6 days departing 7th March 2011 Our Journey is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks and is without doubt the most diverse. It combines bush clad walking, sub alpine traverses and a breathtaking coastal section, with fantastic views over alpine downs, and out to the wild West Coast of the South Island. Many people consider the Heaphy Track to be the greatest of New Zealand's nine Great Walks. The 78 kilometre track through the Kahurangi National Park. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on the New Zealand Wilderness Experience. APRIL 201113) TEAHOUSE TREK AND WILDLIFE ADVENTURE IN NEPAL13 days departing 30th October 2010 Get a taste of the Annapurnas with 5 days of trekking through amazing scenery with panoramic mountain views while winding through forests and villages of different ethnic groups. Spend 3 days in the Chitwan National Park where you will search for the white horned rhino on elephant back through the jungle. tigers, leopards, bears and dear are among the wildlife residing in the Chitwan National Park. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on the Teahouse Trek and Wildlife Adventure in Nepal ... MAY 201114) WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO IN SPAIN14 days departing 17th May 2011 The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, also known in English as The Way of St James, is a collection of old pilgrimage routes which cover all Europe. They all have Santiago de Compostela in north west Spain as their final destination. For more than 1000 years pilgrims have been walking along the Camino de Santiago. The main route traditionally starts in St Jean Pied de Port and finishes in Santiago de Compostela about 780km later, after traveling the breadth of Northern Spain. (In Santiago you can collect your Compostela). Our journey is through the most picturesque parts of the camino, starting from Leon, one of the greatest cities in Spain & finishing in Santiago, The Camino (or Way of Saint James) starts on the central high plateau and crosses the hilly lands of Galicia. One of the most beautiful parts of the Camino, and of course the most rewarding! Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on walking the Camino de Santiago ... JUNE 201115) TUSCANY, ITALY - CULTURAL WALKING, A JOURNEY OF THE SENSES13 Days departing 8th June 2011 13 days departing 16th September 2011 Tuscany is one of the world's most fascinating travel destinations, attracting lovers of art, nature, food, wine and walkers. In the heart of the region you will find the sacred mountain of the Etruscans, Monte Amiata, surrounded by the beautiful valley 'Val D'Orcia" which UNESCO declared a world heritage area in 2004. Monte Amiata is a huge open air museum, where nature, art and culture meet and happily merge. Here you will be totally immersed in the natural and cultural experience of the true Tuscan country life. Receive your FREE GIFT when you mention Postcards From Millie! More details on Cultural Walking in Tuscany...
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