FOLLOW YOUR LEADER

For those of you who have previously traveled with ElderTreks, you may know one of the incredible leaders featured below such as Roger Burrows, Pontus Deri, Steve Booth or Leon van Neer and are aware of their expertise, commitment and sensitivity that they bring to their adventures. If you haven’t had the pleasure of traveling with these or our other fantastic leaders before, you’re in for a real treat.

The following is a tentative schedule of our leaders upcoming adventures. Bear in mind that this is only a provisional schedule, and while these leaders will be on these trips to the best of our knowledge, circumstances beyond our control may change these schedules.

You are formally invited to "Follow your Leader!"

Roger Burrows
	Transylvania May 19 - June 02,2008 Medieval Treasures June 09 - June 23,2008 Uganda July 08 - July 23,2008 Madagascar Sept 15 - Oct 02,2008 Iran Epic Adventure Oct 07 - Nov 02,2008 Vietnam Dec 18,2008 - Jan 07,2009 Laos Jan 24 - Feb 08,2009 Vietnam Feb 09 - March 01,2009 Iran Epic Adventure April 04 - April 30,2009 Medieval Treasures June 08 - June 22,2009 Mongolia July 06 - July 22,2009
Roger has led innumerable ElderTreks trips, and as a veteran tour leader, he brings a wealth of experience to his job as all-round trip facilitator. Roger's travels have taken him all over the world, including Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. His keen interest in local people and cultures often offers travelers the unique opportunity to visit local homes, orphanages and schools. An avid animal lover, Roger has even been known to bring treats for local cats and dogs.
Guilherme (Gafa) Estamato
	Brazil Sept 23 - Oct 07,2008
Guilherme is a native Brazilian (nicknamed "Gafa") and graduated from Sao Paulo University with a degree in Physical Education along with a Black-belt in Kung Fu and Tai Chi Chuan. He currently lives in Sao Paulo with his wife and young son. Gafa is an excellent photographer and wildlife expert who will add great local knowledge to the explorations on your tour.
Steve Booth
	Borneo Oct 01 - Oct 18,2008 Grand South-East Asia Adventure Nov 06 - Dec 07,2008 Kingdoms of Southern Africa Feb 23 - March 15,2009 Splendors of Southern Africa March 17 - April 10,2009 Papua New Guinea Aug 11 - Aug 30,2009
Steve has led happy ElderTrekkers through such exotic destinations as Borneo, South-East Asia and Peru. As the former co-owner of Eco-Summer Expeditions Steve brings many years of guiding experience to ElderTreks. Steve's travels have taken him all over the world. His skill in dealing with people coupled with his background in marine biology is certain to enhance every ElderTreks experience.
Pontus Deri
	Bhutan Oct 25 - Nov 11,2008 Laos Nov 22 - Dec 07,2008 Thailand Dec 19,2008 - Jan 06,2009 Thailand Jan 11 - Jan 29,2009 Burma Jan 30 - Feb 16,2009 Borneo March 06 - March 23,2009 China March 30 - April 14,2009 Yunnan April 14 - April 28,2009 Borneo July 20 - Aug 06,2009 Papua New Guinea Aug 11 - Aug 30,2009
Pontus, a Swede by birth, is a veteran tour leader, having led many ElderTreks groups through Bhutan, Nepal, Thailand and Laos. Pontus has called Thailand home for the last 13 years. He is widely traveled, filled with wonderful stories and has an easy-going, relaxed manner. We have received accolades for his leadership; we think you'll agree.
Leon van Neer
	Mongolia July 06 - July 22,2008 Papua New Guinea Aug 07 - Aug 26,2008 Papua New Guinea Sept 03 - Sept 22,2008 Silk Road Sept 03 - Sept 26,2008 Iran Epic Adventure Oct 03 - Oct 29,2008 Iran Highlights Oct 31 - Nov 18,2008 Grand South-East Asia Adventure Jan 08 - Feb 08,2009 Iran Epic Adventure March 28 - April 23,2009 Silk Road April 29 - May 22,2009 Mongolia June 29 - July 15,2009
Leon was born in Holland. He has traveled extensively throughout South East Asia, Mongolia, China, Yunnan, Tibet, South America and Tanzania, as well as leading our Silk Road Adventures for many years. Leon brings a wealth of experience to his job as an all-round facilitator on your trip.
Yvette Haakmeester
	Morocco Oct 08 - Oct 24,2008 Tunisia Oct 26 - Nov 10,2008 Cultural West Africa Nov 13 - Dec 04,2008 Ethiopia Jan 13 - Feb 04,2009 Cultural West Africa Feb 06 - Feb 27,2009 Morocco March 22 - April 07,2009 Tunisia April 08 - April 23,2009
Yvette has been helping travelers explore and experience different cultures all over the world for 10 years, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean. Her background includes a MA in Classical Archaeology; having a specialized knowledge of history and archaeology of ancient cultures and speaks 4 languages. She enjoys interacting and learning from local people and is very passionate about leading in-depth tours.
Lajos Nemeth
	Transylvania May 19 - June 02,2008 Slovenia June 07 - June 21,2008 Transylvania Sept 08 - Sept 22,2008 Slovenia Sept 27 - Oct 11,2008 Slovenia May 02 - May 16,2009 Transylvania June 15 - June 29,2009
Lajos is a proud native Hungarian, with a formidable knowledge of the areas flora and fauna, having lead trips in these regions for years. Lajos brings a wealth of experience and character to his job and will be outstanding as all-round facilitator on your trip.
Manuel Velazco
	Peru Oct 04 - Oct 25,2008 Wonders of the Lost World Oct 31 - Nov 21,2008 Argentina and Chile Nov 27 - Dec 13,2008 Peru March 14 - April 04,2009
Manuel originally from the Andes of Peru (Cusco), began in the travel business at the tender age of 14. He has been leading trips in South America for five years and has a degree as a Professional Tour Guide, specializing in Inca Culture. Manuel has been sharing his wonderful sense of humor and love of the mountains with ElderTrekkers for many years and has hiked the Inca Trail over 250 times. He also speaks three different languages, English, Spanish and Qechua (the language of the Incas) and brings plenty of fun and learning to every adventure he guides.
John Nolan
	Splendors of Southern Africa Sept 27 - Oct 21,2008 Splendors of Southern Africa Oct 27 - Nov 20,2008
John began his guiding career in Ireland and Scotland over 35 years ago. Through-out the 70's, he worked extensively in Africa as a tour leader. The experiences inspired him - and helped pay the bills as he was trying to survive at the time as a professional stage manager in British theatre. Through the 80's and 90's, he was able to broaden his travel knowledge in the Arctic regions, the Antarctic, South America and Asia. Natural and human history are two of his interests but sharing and enhancing fellow travelers experiences is his favorite of all, where ever they are.
Gulin Pazaroglu
	Turkey Oct 06 - Oct 23,2008 Egypt Feb 28 - March 21,2009 Turkey April 13 - April 30,2009
Gulin has many years of guiding experience. Her knowledge, wonderful smile and great stories will enrich your trip. Gulin speaks English and Japanese and is currently studying Greek. She believes that local food is a very important part of local culture and tradition. Gulin will be available at all times during the trip to help ensure that everything proceeds smoothly and to make sure that your trip will be a memorable one.
Claudio Portal
	Hidden Treasures South America Oct 10 - Oct 31,2008 Argentina and Chile Nov 02 - Nov 18,2008 Argentina and Chile Jan 30 - Feb 15,2009 Hidden Treasures South America March 15 - April 04,2009
Claudio received his Tour Guide degree in 1985, specializing in Archeology. He enjoys all sorts of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking and horseback riding. With extensive worldwide travel experience, which includes living on a kibbutz in Israel and spending long periods of time in Europe, Claudio speaks English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Greek and Italian. His love of the outdoors and love of other cultures will be sure to add fun to your adventure.
Eric Fengler
	Patagonia Nov 04 - Nov 18,2008 Patagonia Jan 24 - Feb 07,2009
Eric was born in the Netherlands where he studied Environmental Engineering at Wageningen University. During his studies he trained in Tucume, 1,300 km northwest of Buenos Aires moving there in 1992. He has traveled extensively throughout South America and has been guiding tours in Argentina and Chile since 1996 specializing in the Patagonia region. Eric speaks English, German, and Spanish as well as his native Dutch. Eric has worked with ElderTreks for many years and we welcome his local knowledge and international flair. You are in very capable hands with Eric.
Serap Camci
	Egypt Oct 25 - Nov 15,2008 Oman Feb 05 - Feb 24,2009
Serap's Bio coming soon.
Parveen Paul
	Classic India Nov 01 - Nov 18,2008 Classic India Jan 19 - Feb 05,2009 Southern India Feb 05 - Feb 21,2009
Parveen began her career in travel in 1971. She has extensively traveled both within the Indian Subcontinent and abroad. With over 30 years of experience in guiding, Parveen is one of the most sought after Tour Guides for Indian Subcontinent. Awarded 'Best Guide of the Year' several times, Parveen also acquired an expertise in managing Special Interest Tours such as TV Shoots, Broadcasting Groups, etc.
Anna MacKay
	Kingdoms of Southern Africa Oct 07 - Oct 25,2008
Anna not only fastidiously plans and arranges all of your itineraries here at head office; she also thrills clients with her charm, grace, demeanor and style. She will instill great confidence as she confers her wisdom about local customs and lore.
Nitin Dhami
	Mt. Kailash and Mt. Everest June 01 - June 21,2008 Spirtual India July 09 - July 25,2008 Papua New Guinea Aug 14 - Sept 02,2008 Nepal Oct 28 - Nov 10,2008 Bhutan March 26 - April 12,2009 Nepal Trekking April 12 - April 27,2009 Tibet April 26 - May 09,2009 Spirtual India Sept 06 - Sept 22,2009
Nitin calls the world his classroom. Traveling extensively throughout India and the world, Nitin offers a unique perspective about the adventures you take with him. He has a wealth of knowledge about the history, the heritage, the cultures and customs of the people of India and a keen understanding of the geography of South Asia. Nitin has led a variety of adventures in India, Nepal, Ladakh and Sri Lanka. Nitin is happiest in the mountains of Northern India and the higher the better, as he is an advanced mountaineering expert having climbed to 19,685 feet twice. Nitin speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and several local Indian dialects. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder (NOLS, California USA) and he is currently completing his Bachelor of Tourism degree.