Welcome to Cruising With Pride

Cruising with Pride offers this calendar of the most popular adventure tours the gay world has to offer. These tours are great for those with a more active lifestyle. Diving, biking, hiking, rafting, horseback riding, kayaking, skiing, etc. It's all here for your active lifestyle. Traveling with other gays in a group is a great way to experience new cultures and adventures.

We try to update this list quarterly, so, check back regularly. Availability and pricing is subject to change, so, please check with us and we'll get you the most accurate and up to date information available.

Be sure to let me help you with any reservations you make. It doesn’t cost you any more and helps me continue to offer you the most options in gay adventure travel.

Please call or write for reservations or more information.
tom@cruisingwithpride.com
714-619-8850
800-477-1088

Prices below are per person, based on double occupancy (most include tax, check with me for total costs). Prices do not include airfare or insurance. Single shares or single supplements are almost always available. All trips are subject to current availability and/or minimum participation.) Please call or write for all the details. tom@cruisingwithpride.com

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Oct 26-30, 2009

Jordan

: Ancient Roman cities, canyon hikes, 4wd jeep, red rock landscapes and PETRA , one of the 7 modern wonders of the world
$1575
While

Jordan

may be a small country, its attractions are diverse and awe-inspiring. Archeological and historic sites include ruins of Roman cities, Byzantine churches, Biblical landmarks, and, of course, the famous ruins of Petra , a city dating back to the 6th century BC. Beyond archeology and history, the landscape attracts visitors from around the world. They come for the nature preserves, unique hiking routes, jeep excursions, and incredible desert landscape.

ACTIVITIES: hiking cultural OW

Oct 29-Nov 3, 2009
$995 ($250 single supplement!)
Diving Eleuthera, Bahamas
Here's an inexpensive, close getaway that packs as much scuba fun as possible into a long weekend! Eleuthera is easy to get to via Nassau , yet a world away from the casinos. We'll stay at the new Cape Eleuthera Resort & Yacht Club, nestled between Sunrise and Sunset beaches and a marina at the far southern tip of this beautiful island. enjoy three dives a day for three days, explore the rest of the island on your last day, or play gay castaway on a deserted beach!
All meals included! UE

Explore Hanoi with its charming architecture and exquisite food, cycle through the beautiful countryside of northern Vietnam, visiting ancient villages about to be buried under the reservoir behind a new dam, and the new towns being built on higher ground, walk amongst the rice terraces surrounding the Shangri-la hill station of Sapa, share the road with water buffalo and meet members of several ethnic groups in off-the-beaten-track villages. AY

$1675
Baja Mexico : Swim, hike, snorkel, fish and kayak in the Sea of Cortez
Spend a week kicking-back on a Mexican beach. Kayak, snorkel, and swim in the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez. Relax. You're on vacation. ACTIVITIES: hiking camping kayaking multisport OW

Nov 18-20, 2009
from $1080
Victoria Falls, Zambia, African pre-tour: South Africa
Take three days to explore one of the most spectacular water falls in the world.
ACTIVITIES: hiking cultural OW

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Nov 21-29, 2009
$3195

South Africa

Adventure: Safari and Cape Town
Spot for cheetahs, giraffes, and elephants in Kruger National Park then travel to Cape Town , on the southern tip of the African continent. ACTIVITIES: biking hiking cultural OW

Nov 21-28, 2009
$1695
Caribbean Explorer II: Diving in Saba, St Maarten, Statia, & St Kitts
Enjoy a carefree Caribbean vacation over Thanksgiving on board a ship full of gay divers with freedom to explore multiple islands without worrying about accommodations, bar tabs, meals or diving - it's all included! Dive the best sites of St Kitts & Nevis, then Saba and Statia offer fantastic diving with underwater pinnacles attracting an amazing variety of marine life, next enjoy St Maarten, with its dual Dutch and French heritage. On the way enjoy Turkey on the Reef on Thanksgiving! Includes all meals and snacks (except Friday dinner in St Maarten), alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages, 5 dives a day (conditions permitting), tanks, weights and weight belt. UE

December 12-20, 2009
$2295
Ecuador Expedition
Experience the biodiversity of the Ecuadorian Andes and coast on this action-packed multisport adventure tour. Join us on a journey from the rainforest to the ocean while enjoying the company of other gay and lesbian travelers in a small group. BW

Dec 22-26, 2009
$1595
Dive “Yap”, Micronesia !
Yap is well known as the world's leading destination for diving with manta rays, and it is also home to a fascinating and intact Micronesian culture. Many of the local people still dress in their traditional manner day to day, and the unique discs of stone money are found along the footpaths connecting villages. Includes up to eight dives (tide and weather dependent), breakfast, lunch and dinner, special Christmas dinner, half day land tour, traditional Yapese dance performance UE
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Dec 27, 2009-Jan 3, 2010
$1995
Diving Palau-Underwater Wonder of the World!
Home of drift diving with reef hooks and the extraordinary hold-on-to-your mask Blue Corner, Palau, is an exotic former U.S. Trust Territory rich in Micronesian culture and WWII history, offering electric diving with magnificent walls and drop offs, huge sea fans, and lots of underwater action. See why Palau is considered one of the world's top diving destinations! Includes seven nights at the Carolines Resort, breakfast and lunch daily, welcome and farewell dinner, New Year's Eve dinner and celebration, five days of diving: three days of 3-tank dives and two days of 2-tank dives, free evening dives off Sam's Tours dock on Mandarinfish Wall, free Nitrox with proof of certification, tanks, weights and weightbelts, excursion to the famed "Jellyfish Lake" and kayak excursion on non-diving day UE

Dec 28, 2009-Jan 5, 2010
$2395
Rainforests & Rainbows-A Costa Rican Adventure
On this gay/lesbian tour you’ll see the beautiful waterfalls at La Paz, spend the night in the shadow of Arenal, an active volcano, explore the Sarapiqui region and take a thrilling white water rafting ride, enjoy an over-the-top canopy ride above the cloud forest of the Continental Divide, hike through the Monteverde Cloudforest and see amazing wildlife, explore the active gay life of San Jose, Costa Rica's bustling capital. AY

Thailand

: Phuket Beach Resort
This five day/four night package is designed to provide the Southeast Asia traveler a taste of southern Thailand and the Andaman Coast . ACTIVITIES: biking hiking sailing kayaking multisport OW

Jan 16-23, 2010
$1690
An Octopus's Garden: Scuba diving in Saba .
Dive into this Caribbean paradise with other gay men and lesbians, discovering the world below the waves, new and experienced divers welcome. AY

Aspen Gay Ski Week!
The largest gay winter event in the world, Aspen offers world-class skiing, fine dining, cultural events, and nightlife. This upscale package offers a four-star hotel within blocks of restaurants, bars, theaters, and the gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain . ACTIVITIES: skiing/snowboarding OW

Thailand

; Bangkok , Chaing Mai & Chaing Rai
This Thailand tour features the bustling capital of Bangkok , mountain villages of the north, lively markets of Chiang Mai, and a trip to the Golden Triangle. ACTIVITIES: hiking cultural OW

$1485

Cambodia

: Phnom Penh and the Wonders of Angkor Wat
Discover the French colonial city of Phnom Penh- now the capital of an emerging democracy. Then wander the ruins of Angkor Wat, once the capital of a 9th century empire at the heartland of Indochina . ACTIVITIES: hiking cultural OW

Thailand

The accommodations are ski in/ski out, the terrain is world-class, and the company is fun and friendly. If you are looking for great skiing, no crowds, fine food, and gay companionship, look no further! ACTIVITIES: skiing/snowboarding OW

Feb 7-13, 2010
$1995
Yellowstone Winter Adventure
If you are looking for an unforgettable winter wonderland experience, wildlife viewing, no crowds, adventure, fine food, and gay companionship, look no further. ACTIVITIES: skiing/snowboarding multisport OW

Feb 11-20, 2010

Thailand

and Myanmar/Burma
Travel in style to the best diving in amazing Thailand and Burma ! From Phuket, you'll dive the top-rated Similan National Park and Richelieu Rock in Thailand at the peak time of year before and after venturing in to the rich waters of Myanmar and the Mergui Archipelago, which most divers never get to see! Includes 9 nights aboard Mermaid I, transfers, meals, up to 30 dives, weight belt, tanks, weights. UE

Feb 13-20, 2010

Experience the highlights of Costa Rica- the capital city of San Jose, the mountainous region near Arenal, and the beach resort area near Manuel Antonio National Park . ACTIVITIES: hiking sailing rafting multisport cultural OW

Feb 13-20, 2010
$1595
Diving Saba, The Caribbean’s Unspoiled Queen
Get together for a fantastic week on the island of Saba, in the Caribbean's Netherlands Antilles. Saba is a small, gay-friendly island renowned for its healthy marine environment. Stay in Juliana's Hotel, and your trip leader will show the best this charming island has to offer. Breakfast daily along with five lunches and five dinners are included in your package. You'll get twelve dives with the excellent and professional Sea Saba dive shop; two to three dives a day for five days. The pinnacles offshore act as beacons for fish, and the topside of the island offers a lush rainforest atop Mt. Scenery , where you can spend an afternoon hiking. UE

Join this group for 3,500 vertical feet of fun at Telluride Gay SKi Week! ACTIVITIES: skiing/snowboarding OW

On this Classic tour of Egypt, you experience the famous sites of antiquity and the comfort of four-star hotels. Along the route, you'll marvel at pyramids, ride a camel, and float the Nile on a private riverboat. ACTIVITIES: biking sailing cultural OW

On this active tour of Egypt , you'll explore classic sites of antiquity as well as spots visited by few tourists. Hike, bike, float, sightsee, and relax on this more adventurous trip in Egypt . ACTIVITIES: biking hiking camping sailing cultural OW

March 13-23, 2010
$3495
Tasmania , Australia : Top to Bottom, Dazzling, delightful & diverse..
On this tour you’ll spend two nights in each of two of Tasmania's iconic National Parks at the exquisite Cradle Mountain and Freycinet National Park lodges, trek to the summit of Cradle Mountain with expansive views, glide across the treetops on a unique three-hour zip line canopy tour, hike along the Bay of Fires, then bike 100 km (over two days) along Tasmania's rugged eastern coast, enjoy the lively antics of the residents of a Little Penguin rookery, kayak on Wineglass Bay with its iconic blue waters and stunning white sand beaches, explore Hobart by biking down (yes, relax and enjoy the ride!) from the top of Mount Wellington, enjoy a leisurely paddle in Hobart harbor, complete with fish and chips served to our kayaks. AY

March 13-20, 2010
from $1333
Roatan; Gay Scuba Fun
Includes: 7 nights at CoCo View Resort (double occupancy), 5 days of 2 boat trips daily (1 morning and 1 afternoon), Unlimited shore diving (perfect for exploring the reef at twilight or night), Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, from arrival dinner to breakfast on departure, Welcome cocktail, Special picnic on private cay (weather permitting), BBQ on private cay, Complementary internet access, Free use of kayaks and other non-motorized watersports equipment, Transfers to and from Roatan Airport UE

March 20-27, 2010
from $749
Utila , Honduras, Caribbean diving on a budget!
This trip is an amazing value with three dives a day, air-conditioned accommodations with private bath, and breakfast and dinner included. Casual with charming touches, the Mango Inn generally caters to a younger, European crowd. Enjoy pizza from the only brick oven in town and other specialties of the Italian chef. Evenings and after diving, you'll mix and mingle with the other guys around the new pool and hot tub on the resort grounds. UE

Join us on a journey of natural beauty, roaring waves, exotic forests, marine life, volcanic creations, and let us introduce you to the local people of Hawaii ! ACTIVITIES: biking, hiking, sailing, kayaking, multisport, horseback riding, cultural OW

Brazil is an enchanting land where one of the most exciting cities in the world, Rio de Janeiro, coexists with an abundance of adventure sports options in natural settings right on the city’s doorstep. Where else in the world can you stay on one of the world’s most famous beaches, visit a rainforest, and hike a mountain all in one day! In other words, Rio de Janeiro offers you the best of a beach vacation destination and endless adventure sport options. BW

April 10-17, 2010
$2295
Deep Blue: Scuba Diving in Curacao
Dive Curacao 's beautiful blue waters AY

April 17-26, 2010

$3075
Bhutan: Journey to a Remote Himalayan Kingdom
A remote mountain kingdom, nestled in the Himalayas between India and Tibet, Bhutan is an isolated and well-preserved region. Experience its unique cultural and extraordinary scenery. ACTIVITIES: hiking cultural OW

May 1-8, 2010
$945
Cinco de Mayo diving in Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel is world renowned for its exhilarating drift diving. Be ready to go with the flow in strong currents! The island is perfect for exploring, and Cinco de Mayo is a great time to vacation in Mexico . Men and women divers are all welcome on this vacation. Plan now to join a value-priced getaway that includes all meals and five days of diving. UE

May 8-21, 2010
$4295

Peruvian Expedition
Peru exerts a pull on travelers looking for more than the standard bus stop tour. It is a colorful land that offers something to excite every sense. The country’s wonderfully diverse geographical features provide a playground for outdoor adventure activities, while numerous colonial and pre-colonial historical sites excite the imagination. Join us on a unique action-packed adventure that will take us from vibrant Lima to the Amazon rainforest, then on to mysterious Machu Picchu, and finally to the Colca Canyon (one of the deepest canyons in the world). BW

May 22-29, 2010
$3495
Portugal , Lisbon to Algarve : Biking the Blue Coast
On this tour you’ll enjoy a night in Lisbon with a welcome dinner and live Fado music, cycle the headlands of Portugal's rugged Atlantic shores, explore the footsteps of the world's most famous explorers such as Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan and Prince Henry the Navigator, travel through the charming, sleepy villages of the Alentejo coast, feast on the freshest catch of the day at quaint seaside fishing villages, spend two nights in a lovely castle set on an Atlantic headland, complete with a moat and enjoy a boat ride featuring panoramic views of the rugged Algarve coast. AY

May 22-29, 2010
$2490

The Mistral-Biking in Southern France
River gorges, wine country, and a rendezvous with ancient Rome. AY

May 22 - June 1, 2010
$3175

Peru Adventure: Machu Picchu and the Amazon
Discover the highlights of Peru: the Amazon, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the city of Cuzco , and the lost city of the Incas- Machu Picchu. ACTIVITIES: hiking rafting multisport cultural OW

May 28-30, 2010
$685
Rome : Pre tour of the Italian Capitol

Rome has always inspired wonder and awe in its visitors. Before the bike tour in Tuscany, join for three days in the Eternal City . ACTIVITIES: cultural OW

May 30-June 5, 2010
$2695

Italy: Biking in Tuscany & Umbria

By bicycle, explore the hill towns of Tuscany . Along the route, enjoy the rich Italian cuisine and fine wine. Travel in true gay style with a small group of gay & lesbian friends for this adventure cycling exploration in Tuscany .
ACTIVITIES: biking cultural OW

June 11-17, 2010
$2390

Atlantique: Biking along the French Coast!
Join other gay men on a refreshing ride along the Western Coast of France. AY

June 19-26, 2010
$2490

Tuffles and Cave Bears: Bike in the Dordogne of France
Join other gay men on a biking tour of precarious castles and prehistoric cave art, gourmet food and great cycling. AY

June 19-25, 2010
$1975

Yellowstone: The Classic Family Vacation
Bring your family, friends, and kids to Yellowstone this summer and join this group as they help you “Get Out and Play!” ACTIVITIES: hiking rafting horseback riding cultural OW

June 28-July 4, 2010
$2390

Atlantique: Biking along the French Coast!
Joing other gay men and women on a refreshing ride along the Western Coast of France. AY

June 30-July 9, 2010
$2790

SPLASH! Rafting the Grand Canyon
Get wet and wild whitewater rafting with other gay men through America's greatest natural wonder; the Grand Canyon! AY

July 9-11, 2010
from $299

Whitewater Rafting All Gay Weekend

Enjoy 2 full days of rating, all mealas, and the fun of other gays and lesbians as you roll along the river.
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July 10-17, 2010
$2390

Grand Teton Adventure
Join other gays and lesbians in Cowboy Heaven! Horseback riding, canoeing, rafting and more in Wyoming! AY

July 14-23, 2010
$2790

SPLASH! Rafting the Grand Canyon
Get wet and wild whitewater rafting with other gay men through America's greatest natural wonder; the Grand Canyon! AY

July 17-26, 2010
$3295

Inca Trail
Join other gay men as you hike through history, trekking along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. AY

July 18-24, 2010
$2575

Montana Ranch Vacation
Grab your cowboy hat and boots and head to Montana for an authentic wild, west experience. ACTIVITIES: hiking rafting multisport horseback riding OW

July 31-Aug 7, 2010
$1999

Gay Games Cologne, Germany
Fully escorted vacation with the services of a concierge throughout the trip. Stay 7 Nights in one of the finest hotels in Cologne, enjoying the best central location to most important tourist sites and Gay Games events and festivities. Includes • Breakfast daily • Sightseeing tour of Cologne• Welcome Dinner• Gay Nightlife Excursions• Optional choice of Gay Games passes ZV

July 31-Aug 7, 2010
$2995

Vikings, Volcanoes and Trolls: Iceland!
Join other gays and lesbians in a world of ice and fire. Whitewater rivers, steaming geyser basins, and remote trails. Enjoy an invigorating mix of hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and sea kayaking. Swim in a naturally-heated river deep in the countryside, and hike into the cone of a dormant volcano. AY

August 21-28, 2010
$2075

Yellowstone & Grand Teton Adventure
Hike, Raft, Horseback Ride, and Rodeo in Montana and Wyoming Cowboy Country.
Experience Yellowstone and Brokeback Mountain Country Adventures!
ACTIVITIES: hiking rafting multisport horseback riding OW

Aug 8-14, 2009
$1775

Glacier Adventure
Experience Glacier National Park. This seven day trip takes you into one of our most beautiful national treasures. Enjoy all the activity, scenery, and wildlife during the day, while retiring to park lodges in the evening.
ACTIVITIES: biking hiking rafting horseback riding OW

Aug 11-20, 2010
$2790

SPLASH! Rafting the Grand Canyon
Get wet and wild whitewater rafting with other gay men through America's greatest natural wonder; the Grand Canyon! AY

Aug 25-Sept 3, 2010
$2790

SPLASH! Rafting the Grand Canyon
Get wet and wild whitewater rafting with other gay men through America's greatest natural wonder; the Grand Canyon! AY

Aug 29-Sept 7, 2010
$2790

SPLASH! Rafting the Grand Canyon
Get wet and wild whitewater rafting with other gay men through America's greatest natural wonder; the Grand Canyon! AY

Sept 4-11, 2010
$2890

Danube Dreams: Biking from Vienna to Budapest
Join other gay men on this bike tour that links three of the most romantic capital cities in Eastern Europe: Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, on an enchanting ride along the Danube. Pedal on gently rolling terrain through fairytale forests and rural hamlets AY

Sept 5-11, 2010
$2075

Colorado Dude Ranch Adventure
Join this adventure for a week at the spectacular Lake Mancos Dude Ranch in southwest Colorado! Much like gay summer camp, the ranch week features horseback riding, hiking, cookouts, country dancing, and a variety of activities. ACTIVITIES: hiking rafting multisport horseback riding cultural OW

Sept 11-18, 2010
$2095

Alpenglow: Hiking in the Swiss Alps
Journey to some of Zermatt's less-traveled hiking trails AY

Sept 19-25, 2010
$1775

Peru Trek: Choquequirao - a hike to a lesser known, less visited than Machu Picchu
Miles away from the rest of the tourists, this is truly a unique and spectacular experience. Activities: hiking, camping OW (save $100 when combining both Peru Treks!)

Sept 25-30, 2010
$2375

Peru Trek: Salkantay, the alternative Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
At times referred to as "the other Inca Trail," the Salkantay Trek was recently named among the 25 best treks in the world, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine. The trek features dramatic scenery changes starting in the flattish valley floor at the trailhead at Soraypampa, over rocky passes, and beneath the snowcapped Apu Salkantay, the highest peak in the Cordillera Vilcabamba range of the Andes. Activities: hiking, camping, cultural OW

Oct 9-18, 2010
$1995

Sea Kayaking in Baja , Mexico
Highlights include snorkeling with curious and playful sea lions, kayaking across unspoiled coves and around uninhabited islands, paddling through green grottoes opening onto cavernous pink amphitheaters, evening meals at your campsite on a deserted island, sleep under clear starlit skies and hike an arroyo that is home to Baja's beautiful colorful birds. AY

Tom Stephens
Cruising With Pride
101 W. 4th St. Suite 400
Santa Ana , CA 92701
714-619-8850
800-477-1088
www.cruisingwithpride.com