Trips & Travel

International Trips

The Gardens’ Center for Global Initiatives offers trips that traverse many continents.

Space is limited for all trips.

Botanical Wonders of Argentine Patagonia

December 3-16, 2024

Argentine Patagonia is famous for its rugged beauty, massive glaciers, towering mountains and windswept plains. Patagonian flora showcase remarkable adaptability and resilience, reflecting the diverse microclimates and ecological niches found throughout this breathtaking landscape. During our time together, we’ll travel along famous Route 40, the longest route in Argentina, crossing from north to south parallel to the Andes Mountains. We’ll explore local floral hotspots along the way.

This 14-day immersive trip is hosted by Panayoti Kelaidis, director of outreach and senior curator at Denver Botanic Gardens, and renowned Argentinian botanist Marcela Ferreyra. Join them for an unforgettable deep dive into the flora of Patagonia.

Itinerary for Botanical Wonders of Argentine Patagonia and Register

Price: $8,185* per person double occupancy. Single room supplement: $1,320*
*Price is for payment by check. Credit card fees, if applicable, will be assessed at time of payment based on card used.

Register: Call Reefs to Rockies at 303-860-6045 or email admin@reefstorockies.com for more information about this trip.

Magical Mexico: Mexico City, Monarch Butterflies and Valle de Bravo

January 25-31, 2025

Every winter, montane cloud forests in central Mexico host millions of over-wintering monarch butterflies. This aggregation of monarchs in Mexico’s central highlands ranks as one of the most impressive wildlife spectacles on the planet. When masses of butterflies are in flight, it sounds like rain falling. Their cumulative weight can even bend branches of towering oyamel fir trees. In addition to spending two days at monarch butterfly sanctuaries, travelers will also explore vibrant Mexico City known for its thriving art scene, charming neighborhoods, world-class gastronomy and its unique blend of old and new. This trip is hosted by Denver Botanic Gardens’ Yvonne Garcia Bardwell, associate director of community relations.

Itinerary for Magical Mexico 2025 and Register

Price: $4,815 per person double occupancy. Single room supplement: $1,045

Register: Call Reefs to Rockies at 303-860-6045 or email admin@reefstorockies.com for more information about this trip.

Botanical Wonders of Eastern Turkey

Pre-tour: May 8-11, 2025
Main Tour: May 11-21, 2025

Explore the steppes of Turkey with Curator of Steppe Collections Mike Bone and renowned plantsman Christopher Gardner. Turkey is at a convergence of two different floristic regions, the Mediterranean and the steppes of Asia. The result is an incredibly diverse plant palette.

Begin in Cappadocia with its ancient cultural and geological wonders and floral treasures. Then explore the montane steppe in eastern Turkey, where many transition zones give rise to wildflower displays. On the main portion of the trip, travel through Turkic villages and explore mountains and fertile valleys in search of natural wonders.

The tour is 14 days and the experience of a lifetime. Travel a portion of the ancient Silk Road where steppe, sea and mountain converge.

Itinerary for Botanical Wonders of Eastern Turkey and Register

Price for Pre-tour: $1,240 per person, double occupancy. Single room supplement: $300*
Price for Main Tour: $3,725 per person, double occupancy. Single room supplement: $600*
*For anyone joining both tours the combined single supplement is $800

 

The Gardens has several future trips in development, with destinations including Japan, New Zealand and India. If you would like more information on these trips, have general inquiries or would like to be added to a wait list for a sold-out trip (when possible), please contact travel@botanicgardens.org.

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