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- 2. DEAR TRAVELER: Embark is not just a company it is a philosophy. And our ultimate goal is to explore the ends of the earth, finding the most authentic adventures in the most remote corners of the world and bringing them to you. We are a team that lives and breathes travel; first and foremost we take the time to learn what you want, and as adventurers ourselves with hundreds of trips between us, we understand that you are travelers, not tourists. We want to help get you off the beaten path, affordably, developing unique itineraries that are right for you, and at the same time consistently direct as much as we can to the local communities and peoples we enjoy during our travels. The bottom line is that we believe in the places where we travel, and this includes paying fair wages and supporting the environments we get to enjoy. Every year Embark adds new adventure travel destinations to our list, continually refining and expanding life-changing trips in remote corners of the world. Learn more about our treks, safaris, and expeditions below. And if you are hoping to embark on any upcoming adventure, dont hesitate to contact us. Adventure on, Donovan Pacholl Donovan Pacholl
- 3. Embark leads adventure travelers on a variety of treks deep into remote valleys and high along mountain passes all over the world. We bring a particular passion to routes in Nepal and Bhutan on some of the classics, such as Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, and the Chomlohari Trek -- but also lead travelers through several other more remote treks, such as Mustang, Langtang and the Druk Path. We also lead treks in many other destinations, including Tibet, India, Tanzania, and beyond. At Embark, we offer: - Flexible and customized itineraries - Both camping and home stay options - Additional events to explore local cultures - Option to join existing group or form your own - Unparalleled access to locals homes One of our main goals at Embark is to delve into local culture. We believe that by exploring the local culture, we provide a more three-dimensional experience. For example, on many of our treks we are welcomed into peoples homes for meals or dancing. Time and again, Embark travelers rave about this rare access to the local cultures that enrich the places we explore. We encourage trekkers of all walks of life, from beginners just getting off the couch to world-class athletes with years of trekking experience. Whatever your needs, we will support you every step of the way.
- 4. Imagine an adventure so captivating that you yearn for the 5 a.m. wake-up call. On our safaris in Africa you will wake to the beating heart of the continent, alive and fascinating. Prepare yourself to experience the bush of Africa in its raw, uncensored entirety as you become increasingly attached to the litter of lion cubs by the minute, your heart races for the wildebeest desperately fleeing the leopard, and your mind rushes to comprehend the skillful tactics of the wild dogs. The unpredictable adventure of tracking and observing Africas wildlife will quickly develop into a lifestyle that youll want to permanently adopt. At Embark, we offer: - Exploration of the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in search of the Great Migration - World-class guides who know how to find what youre looking for - Safety combined with up-close-and-personal wildlife interaction - Comfortable vehicles and tented lodges to rest after a long day on the prowl - Adventures in the more remote, less touristy areas - Cultural visits to tiny villages, indigenous tribes, local markets, and more Early morning hot tea and warm bites greet you in the wildlife lodge as you watch the savannah unveil itself in the rising sun and sun-downers drinks at sunset will close the day that you never want to end. It wont stop there, though, as you drift off to the distant sounds of lions roaring with visions of what is in store the next day.
- 5. Expeditions are at the heart of what we at Embark do. Founded on Africas rooftop, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Embark has been leading trips up Africas highest mountain for more than 10 years. Since this founding, we have lead expeditions all around the world, from trips to Nepals Everest Base Camp to remote expeditions along the high plateaus of Tibet. At Embark, we love the challenge of putting together large-scale expeditions with complicated logistics all over the world, as well as the intimacy of organizing smaller groups with specific goals and needs. At Embark, we offer: - Full logistical planning so that your trip is stress-free - Safety, background, and experience on all our trips - Access to like-minded people interested in similar expeditions - Knowledge of the most exhilarating ways to climb various peaks and passes - The best approaches that lead to the highest success rates - Expeditions equipment Push your mind and body to the limit on an Embark expedition that will surely go down as the trip of a lifetime.
- 6. Embark Adventures is always working toward developing trips that are both active and cultural, with an extreme and dedicated focus on interacting with local communities and breaking down cultural barriers. At Embark, we offer: - Access to Maasai guides in East Africa - Home stays in Sherpa communities in Nepal - Window into off-the-beaten path culture that very few tourists see - Time with artist cooperatives and non-governmental organizations Cultural tours take you deep into the hearts, minds, and homes of local communities, making for one of the most unique and meaningful experiences a traveler can have. Enjoy drives into unexplored territories well off the beaten path. Your intimate exposure to cities, villages, and markets will help color in the lines of the essence of the place you have traveled so far to see.
- 7. TESTIMONIALS Climbing Kilimanjaro and going on a safari was a dream of mine, and Embark made it so much more than I could have imagined! We could tell our guides, cooks and porters were the best trained on the trail. I will never forget the care and friendship they offered us. Every detail was thought of and we felt safe. We enjoyed every aspect of the Tanzanian country, animals, mountain, culture and its people. So glad we found you! GIVING BACK Kami N At Embark, we focus on finding and training the best guides in the industry, including mountain My trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro with Embark Adventures was perfect. Donovan was always guides, historians, archaeologists, cultural responsive to my questions before we departed anthropologists, and much more. We also and Freddie is a great guide and a terrific person. believe in paying fair wages and supporting the Based on their past performance I am now people and the environments where we travel. planning a trip to Nepal with them. Dick D At Embark, we offer: - Background on how to give back sustainably to local communities Donovan helped us every step of the way in planning and organizing our Tanzania adventure. - Experience with large-scale projects, The organization of the trip was impeccable. including building a suspension bridge Donovan helped us in put it together from the in Nepal and helping the porters on beginning to the end. There is absolutely nothing Mt. Kilimanjaro. I would change and/or add to our adventure. - Giving money to projects that support Igor E orphans, reduce homelessness, and improve education My wife and I used Embark Adventures to book our Trek in Tibet. They took care of every We believe in the places we travel, and invest detail, including securing our Chinese Visas. We money back into these communities and local just showed up at the airport and didnt have to nongovernmental organizations. We also helped worry about anything else for 17 days. The Trek was fun & challenging, and the landscape was found the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance truly breath taking. I highly recommend the trip Project in 2002. & had a great experience with Embark. -Jason B
- 8. For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travels sake. The great affair is to move. Robert Louis Stevenson