Channel Islands Adventure
0Travel with Robin on a short journey to a distant world…
The Channel Islands Expedition
Sponsored by The SummerTree Institute
September 18 – 21, 2019
~ We invite you to join us for this unforgettable, four-day adventure on board a comfortable vessel, the Vision. Aboard ship, we will be surrounded by abundant and diverse ocean life that includes whales, dolphins, seals, and a variety of colorful fish, whose stories will be told by veteran Expeditions Director, Doug Thompson. On land, botanist Robin Kobaly will guide you through natural habitats and endemic plants that time has passed by on these remote islands…
Discover California as it was centuries ago…
Hiking through Santa Cruz Island’s woodlands
If you are yearning for an unforgettable adventure, we invite you to join Robin, Doug, and the staff of The SummerTree Institute for a four-day adventure to the Channel Islands, one of the most isolated, unique, and beautiful island chains in the world — only 25 miles from Southern California’s busy coastline, but a world away.
With a comfortable 85-foot vessel serving as home base, we will visit three of the magnificent islands: Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel Islands, exploring their stunning natural diversity on land and sea. This is our sixth expedition to the magical Channel Islands. We will explore many sea caves, including Painted Cave, one of the largest sea caves known. Whether walking on pristine beaches, kayaking in beautiful coves, stand-up paddling along natural coastlines, snorkling in bountiful underwater “Marine Protected Areas”, or hiking on trails used by ancient Chumash Indians, you will be transported into another world.
The Beautiful Channel Islands ~
Exploring sea caves by kayak
Be transported to the California of centuries past, where the only footprints will be yours and the wildlife’s. Hike, snorkel, kayak, stand-up paddle, swim, whale watch, or just laze on the boat – you will be enchanted with whatever activities you choose. Between adventures, all of your meals will be lovingly prepared from fresh ingredients, with choices for various tastes and diets.
Expedition Details ~
For more information about this exciting adventure,
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Call The SummerTree Institute office at 760-363-7229
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See our Channel Islands Expedition announcement, or
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Visit www.summertree.org/encounter-nature/channel-island-expeditions.
You may also email our expedition leader, Doug Thompson, at doug@summertree.org.
Explore kelp beds, sea caves, island coastlines…and more!
Walking San Miguel Island’s sandy beach
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WHEN: 4 days & 4 nights, from boarding on Tuesday evening, September 17, after 8 pm, until returning late afternoon on Saturday, September 21, 2019.
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WHERE: The boat leaves from Santa Barbara Harbor.
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PRICE: Entire expedition: $975 per person; $300 deposit is required to hold your reservation.
$200 per person is tax-deductible for this expedition (The SummerTree Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization).
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SIGN UP NOW: Since this trip always fills up quickly, we encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible. We hope you are able to join us!
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