LBCC Foundation is excited to offer the following trips:
Islands of New England. October 2-8, 2009
Join us as we explore the New England Coast including Boston, Nantucket Island, Martha's Vineyard and Newport, Rhode Island and more! Download a flyer 
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New Mexico. October 14-21, 2009
Enjoy another wonderful trip with geology emeritus, Dr. Howard Shifflett. Price not available at this time. Send your $200 deposit per person to Good Times Travel, 17132 Magnolia, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3348. Howard's trips always sell out, so get your reservation in early!
Galapagos Isles, Machu Picchu and Quito. November 27-December 8, 2009
Price includes flight to Quito, 3 nights at the JW Marriott, 7 nights on a 94 passenger cruise ship docking 15 times visiting the Galapagos Islands and the Charles Darwin Research Center. You will see hundreds of creatures indigenous to the Islands up close and personal. This is a once in a lifetime experience! All inclusive, double occupancy cabins start at $4750 including airfare, all meals, all drinks, tips, hotel and transfers. Extension to Machu Picchu available.
Oberamergau Passion Play and Alpine Explorer. June 18-28, 2010
The Passion Play happens every ten years and we've already reserved a spot. We'll fly to Zurich, Switzerland, then tour Lucerne, Bern, and Lake Geneva. We'll board a train to visit and stay in Zermatt to see the Matterhorn up close! Then we take the Glacier Express train to St. Moritz, playground of the rich and famous (people like us). In Austria we'll visit Innsbruck and Salzburg dining in the same restaurant as Mozart and enjoying a concert of his music. Finally we travel to Munich and Oberamergau, Germany for the Passion Play which has been performed by community residents since 1634. Price and specific date not available at this time.
Douro River Cruise in Portugal with extension to Santiago de Compostella.
March 31-April 11, 2010
After touring Lisbon we will travel North to Coimbra and Fatima to the Douro River. Our cruise ship will take us through the wine country of Portugal. The Douro Valley is a hidden gem with well preserved medieval castles and monasteries. Wine connoisseurs will enjoy sampling port wines local cuisine. Download a flyer (83 KB)
River Cruise of Ukraine and Romania Fall, 2010
Explore Southeastern Europe and Russia via cruise ship as we sail through the Black Sea from Bucharest, Romania to Odessa, Sevastopol, Yalta and Kiev, Ukraine. See the lush landscapes that inspired Alexander Pushkin, taste local cuisine and hear renowned musicians play their balalaikas.
Holiday on the Danube. Late November, 2010
Begin your holiday season with a relaxing cruise along the scenic Danube River, stopping at traditional Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Passau, Rothenberg, and Nuremberg. Nuremberg is a top-making center, known for its fanciful nutcrackers and Lebkuchen, gingerbread. Float through the Wachau Valley, dotted with castles and small river-side towns. Discover Wurzburg, an ancient Franconian wine town. Delight in the fairy-tale, baroque architecture in Passau. Indulge in Vienna's opulence and elegance.
Journey to Egypt and Jordan Spring, 2011
Embark on a 15 -day Explorations by Collette journey through Jordan and Egypt, discovering the mystery of the Middle East, while basking in the warmth of Egyptian and Jordanian hospitality. Enjoy a full day at the stunning stone-carved hidden city of Petra. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the Memphis, Sakkara, Luxor, Karnak and the Pyramids of Giza. Cruise down the legendary Nile for three nights. Be welcomed for lunch at a Bedouin camp in the stunningly beautiful Wadi Rum desert. Luxuriate at a Dead Sea resort and spa. Meet local merchants during a guided walk through the "souks" in Amman - bazaars busy and colorful with markets for spice and endless other products.
Norwegian Coastal Voyage September, 2011
View some of the most spectacular scenery in the world from the deck of our Hurtigruten cruise ship. Chartered by the Norwegian government 115 years ago to deliver mail and cargo, the state of the art cruise ship will stop in 34 unique and picturesque ports during its passage from Bergen to Kirkenes (near the Russian border) and back. By going in September we will avoid the crowds and experience a tranquil voyage. Since the LBCC Vikings are descendants of the Norwegians, we will explore Viking history and traditions. Cost starting at $3300 per person based on double occupancy includes roundtrip airfare from LAX to Bergen, Norway, 12-day cruise, onboard meals, port tax, some excursions and guide tips. Optional extension to Oslo and other Scandinavian cities is available.
Please note that trips are subject to change and/or cancellation. For more information or to receive a detailed flyer, please call
(562) 938-4634.
