Honor One Milestone With Another:
Celebrate Your Birthday by Scaling Earth’s Grandest Peaks with Abercrombie & Kent
Jun 21, 2011
Travel is the most memorable way to celebrate life's significant moments. Perhaps because mountain climbing is often used as a metaphor for life, trekking has become a popular choice for celebrating milestone events, such as a 50th birthday. These are moments people don't want to let pass by without a celebration to remember.
Scale some of the world's highest peaks on Abercrombie & Kent's Extreme Adventures, from Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to Mt. Kinabalu in Borneo and Everest Base Camp in Nepal. All treks are non-technical, making them accessible to a broad range of fit travellers, not just experienced mountain climbers.
"We just had a guest celebrate his 73rd birthday climbing to Everest Base Camp… and he took the lead the entire time," says Scott Wiseman, President, Abercrombie & Kent USA. "Our clients are experience seekers who consider travel an essential part of their lifestyle. Therefore it's only natural that so many choose to honor a significant birthday with a meaningful travel experience – especially one that includes a sense of accomplishment like summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro or Mt. Olympus."
Following are Abercrombie & Kent's top Extreme Adventure recommendations to commemorate a milestone birthday:
From the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Kuala Lumpur to the unspoiled serenity of Kota Kinabalu, this adventure combines the best of both worlds. Explore the rich variety of flora and fauna in Borneo's rainforests, including 200+ species of orchids, and climb to the peak of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in southeast Asia at 13,431 feet. Seven days from $4,290.
Greece: Ascent to the Home of the Gods
Hike through grassy uplands and along narrow gorges to rocky ridges, making your way to the high peaks of Mount Olympus. The ancient Greeks thought of the mountains as pathways to the gods, naming them accordingly - such as the throne of Zeus. The scenery along the way ranges from shady beech and fir forests that are home to woodland birds and flowers, to sharp precipices and striking cliffs. Ten days from $4,245.
Nepal: Ascent to Everest Base Camp
Test your physical conditioning and resolve as you ascend thousands of feet to Mount Everest Base Camp. This challenging climb promises breathtaking scenery every step of the way. Nineteen days from $5,890.
Mount Kilimanjaro: The Lemosho Route to the Summit
The Lemosho Route up the mountain is lightly travelled and rich in wildlife. Expert climber and guide Dismass Mariki leads the trek, explaining the remarkable diversity of flora and fauna at each elevation. The reward is a soul-satisfying view of the African continent from Uhuru Peak -- 19,325 feet above sea level. Ten days from $6,920.
Prepare to Succeed
To help travellers prepare for an Extreme Adventure, Abercrombie & Kent recommends Fit for Trips, a customized fitness program designed to help adventurers at any level of conditioning get into shape. Fit for Trips recommends itinerary-specific exercises and workout intensities to simulate the stresses encountered on a climb. This allows each traveller to fully prepare for a successful and rewarding experience on the mountain.
Why Abercrombie & Kent?
Those who find themselves at the ends of the earth want exceptional experience, knowledge, skills, support and reputation at their back. With almost 50 years of satisfying the world's most discerning travellers, Abercrombie & Kent has logistics down to a science. A&K guides are the best in their fields, sensitive to each guest's capabilities and ready to motivate in even the most challenging conditions. A small group size, with just 4 to 8 guests, ensures that guides can focus on each individual, increasing everyone's chances for success.
A year ahead is not too early to start planning a momentous trip.Find inspiration at:www.akextremeadventures.com, along withdetailed itineraries, expedition maps and "Notes from the Field." Or call 800 554 7094 to start planning your milestone celebration.
Prices are per person, double occupancy