SCWDC upcoming events

Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari - Oct 1 - 14, 2026 (Thursday, October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) Small Group Of No More Than 16 Travelers

This trip has two small private groups with different departure dates. Both groups have the same itinerary, same price, same pre-trip, and same terms and conditions.

Group 1: Main adventure departs on 10/1/2026. Pre-trip leaves on 9/27/2026. Sold Out. Join the Waitlist.

Group 2: Main adventure departs on 10/9/2026. Pre-trip leaves on 10/5/2026. Join the Waitlist.

Group 1

Group Leader: Ying Prince

Tanzania, a nation nestled in East Africa, beckons travelers with its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. Join SCWDC friends in Tanzania and witness giant herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire National Park. Visit Ngorongoro Crater, an extinct volcanic caldera whose towering natural walls contain magnificent wildlife like a modern-day Garden of Eden. Spend 4 nights in an O.A.T. private tented camp in the Serengeti, whose legendary plains teem with one of the best safari experiences on Earth.

Main Trip: Oct 1 - 14, 2026. 13 days. Tanzania: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Highlands & Crater, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Karatu. Maximum 15 travelers. 0 spaces left.
Optional Pre-Trip: Sept 27 - Oct 1, 2026. 4 Nights. Kenya's Masai Mara. Minimum 9 travelers to operate. Minimum 9 travelers to operate. Maximum 14 travelers. 0 spaces left.

Detailed Itinerary and Travel Planning Guide

Trip Price

Main trip including international airfare from Dulles: $7,845/pp.
Main trip without international airfare: $5,695/pp.
Optional 4 nights pre-trip to Kenya's Masai Mara: $2,795/pp.

What's Included In Main Trip

11 nights accommodations, plus 1 day room
International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
33 meals—11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 11 dinners
15 small group activities, including up to 8 game-viewing drives
Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader and driver-guides
Gratuities for local guides, drivers, lodge and camp staff, driver-guides, and luggage porters
Complimentary O.A.T. safari duffel bag and water bottle
5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next adventure

What's Included In Pre-Trip

Round trip airfare between Nairobi and the Masai Mara
11 meals—4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners
Services of an English-speaking O.A.T. extension guide, as well as step-on local guides
All park fees
Accommodations for 1 night in Nairobi at Tamarind Tree Hotel or similar, and 3 nights in Kenya's Masai Mara at Sentrim Masai Mara Lodge of similar
Up to 7 game-viewing drives
Gratuities for your extension guide, drivers, local guide, drivers, and luggage porters
Bottled water while on game-viewing drives

O.A.T. Good Buy Discount Offer

You can save up to 10% off the price of your tour by paying in full in advance with an electronic check from your checking account after making your deposit. Discuss this option with your O.A.T. customer representative when booking for more details.

How To Book Your Trip

Contact group leader Ying Prince
Pay $500 deposit per person for this adventure when you register.

O.A.T. Cancellation Policy

90 days prior to departure or more: Trip Price refund less purchased Travel Protection Plan from O.A.T.
89-60 days: 10% of your Trip Price or $300 - whichever is greater
59-30 days: 65% of your Trip Price
29 days–departure: 100% of your Trip Price

Trip Insurance

Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is required for this trip. Email Travel Protector owner Myra Alschuler myra@travelprotectors.com or call 703-443-9055 to purchase SCWDC group trip insurance at $60 pp. (This is not cancellation coverage rate.) You may consider purchasing the cancellation insurance.
Note: Any cancel for any reason coverage you purchase from Travel Protector must be finalized within 14 days from when you pay your first trip deposit. You may also buy trip insurance from O.A.T. or other insurance providers.

Contact trip leader Ying Prince if you have questions.

The following photos were taken by a friend of Ying Prince, who joined this O.A.T. Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari Trip in 2017.

It's not just a Trip but an Adventure!

Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari - Oct 9 - 22, 2026 (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) Small Group Of No More Than 16 Travelers

This trip has two small private groups with different departure dates. Both groups have the same itinerary, same price, same pre-trip, and same terms and conditions.

Group 1: Main adventure departs on 10/1/2026. Pre-trip leaves on 9/27/2026. Join the Waitlist.

Group 2: Main adventure departs on 10/9/2026. Pre-trip leaves on 10/5/2026. Join the Waitlist.

Group 2

Group Leader: Ruth D'alessandro

Main Trip: Oct 9 - 22, 2026. 13 days. Tanzania: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Highlands & Crater, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Karatu. Maximum 16 travelers. 0 spaces left.
Optional Pre-Trip: Oct 5 - Oct 9, 2026. 4 Nights. Kenya's Masai Mara. Minimum 9 travelers to operate. Maximum 14 travelers. 0 spaces left.

Detailed Itinerary and Travel Planning Guide

Trip Price

Main trip including international airfare from Dulles: $7,845/pp.
Main trip without international airfare: $5,695/pp.
Optional 4 nights pre-trip to Kenya's Masai Mara: $2,795/pp.

What's Included In Main Trip

11 nights accommodations, plus 1 day room
International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
33 meals—11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 11 dinners
15 small group activities, including up to 8 game-viewing drives
Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader and driver-guides
Gratuities for local guides, drivers, lodge and camp staff, driver-guides, and luggage porters
Complimentary O.A.T. safari duffel bag and water bottle
5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next adventure

What's Included In Pre-Trip

Round trip airfare between Nairobi and the Masai Mara
11 meals—4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners
Services of an English-speaking O.A.T. extension guide, as well as step-on local guides
All park fees
Accommodations for 1 night in Nairobi at Tamarind Tree Hotel or similar, and 3 nights in Kenya's Masai Mara at Sentrim Masai Mara Lodge of similar
Up to 7 game-viewing drives
Gratuities for your extension guide, drivers, local guide, drivers, and luggage porters
Bottled water while on game-viewing drives

O.A.T. Good Buy Discount Offer

How To Book Your Trip

Contact group leader Ruth D'alessandro to see if there is any cancellations.

O.A.T. Cancellation Policy

90 days prior to departure or more: Trip Price refund less purchased Travel Protection Plan from O.A.T.
89-60 days: 10% of your Trip Price or $300 - whichever is greater
59-30 days: 65% of your Trip Price
29 days–departure: 100% of your Trip Price

Trip Insurance

Contact trip leader Ruth D'alessandro if you have questions.

The following photos were taken by a friend of Ying Prince, who joined this O.A.T. Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari Trip in 2017.

It's not just a Trip but an Adventure!

Quebec City, QC, Canada - February 14 - 19, 2027 (Sunday, February 14, 2027)

Sun, 14 Feb 2027 05:00:00 GMT

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA FEBRUARY 14 - 19, 2027

TRIP BASE PRICE: $1,630 (Does not include Lift Tickets)
TRIP LEADER: M ARGARET SCHWARTZ

TRIP INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! SEE DETAILS: HERE

This is an International trip to Canada. A passport is required to enter. NOTE that you may be ineligible for entry if you have a criminal record including a DUI.

It's a Ski Trip! It's a Francophile travel destination! Enjoy stunning mountain scenery & exceptional cuisine. It's like being in France without being in France.

Skiers/Snowboarders: Enjoy varied terrain, fantastic conditions, and gorgeous scenery at three different ski mountains in the Québec City area: Mont-Sainte-Anne (Epic), Stoneham (Epic), and Le Massif de Charlevoix (IKON). Between the three of them, you’ll find runs for every style and ability, so take your pick and get ready for a beauty day of skiing or snowboarding at a Québec City ski resort.

We'll visit a day at each of the three ski resorts, daily bus transportation provided. An optional three day lift package is available, one day to each of the three ski resort. An optional 4th day of skiing is also available, to Stoneham.

Don't Ski? It's a Get Away Travel Experience: A cultural and geographic crossroads, Québec City is a bridge between Europe and the Americas and a proud guardian of the French language in the New World. It’s a wonderful destination to practice your French and to experience a wide array of attractions and events that celebrate its francophone roots.

We're staying near the Quebec City wall, also known as the ramparts. The hotel is a short walking distance many attractions, or a short Uber/Lyft ride away. The ramparts are a historic fortification that surrounds Old Quebec, dating back to 1690. It is the only fortified city north of Mexico and is part of the Fortifications of Québec National Historic Site, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

To fully experience local culture, start by wandering through Old Québec and the vibrant surrounding neighborhoods. Chatting with locals leads to authentic, enriching encounters — and you’ll feel the joie de vivre everywhere you go.

Step into one of Québec City's folk bars, where you can sing along to timeless tunes or discover classic Québec songs. The atmosphere is full of regional flavor, and locals are always happy to share a moment.

One of the best reasons to visit the city is its vibrant food culture. Québec City is home to an impressive community of passionate chefs who constantly push the boundaries — reinventing beloved classics and creating new culinary trends that highlight the region’s outstanding local ingredients.

Traditional fare here is the very definition of comfort food, telling the story of a city with more than 400 years of history. Try a tourtière made from a century-old recipe, savor a steaming bowl of French onion soup, or sample Sagamité, an Indigenous dish featuring hominy, rendered fat, and root vegetables. For brunch, enjoy wild salmon paired with seasonal berries — a true taste of the land.

Savour Québec City's Nordic cuisine, take part in a gourmet tour, eat local in public markets, treat your taste buds to French cuisine, visit the craft breweries, and be sure to try a poutine, the craziest meal in Québec!

Québec City’s culinary excellence has even caught international attention, earning it a place in the prestigious MICHELIN Guide, with more than 30 restaurants selected, including 7 MICHELIN-starred, one of which is among only two in all of Canada to hold two stars.

Mountains:

Le Massif de Charlevoix, located about 90 minutes from Quebec City, is one of the most unique ski resorts in eastern North America thanks to its dramatic terrain overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The resort features 53 trails, a 770 meter vertical drop, abundant natural snowfall, and a strong reputation for advanced glades, steep groomers, and uncrowded skiing. Le Massif is especially known for the sensation of skiing directly toward the river, creating some of the most scenic views on the East Coast, while still offering quality terrain for intermediates and families. Beyond skiing, the resort has expanded into a full destination experience with modern ski in ski out lodging, upscale dining, and the all inclusive Club Med Quebec Charlevoix at the base of the mountain.
Mont -Sainte -Anne rises 625 meters above the Saint Lawrence Valley and lays out 71 trails across three mountain faces with roughly 547 acres of skiable terrain. A freshly restored high-speed gondola and several swift chairs whisk skiers up 2,050 vertical feet in minutes, keeping laps quick. Snowmaking on about 80 percent of the mountain backs up the 475 centimeters of annual snowfall to deliver reliable coverage from late November through April. Night owls can carve until after dark on 19 illuminated runs, giving the resort the highest vertical night skiing in Canada. Just forty minutes northeast of Quebec City, Mont- Sainte- Anne pairs European-style charm, sweeping Saint Lawrence views, and big-mountain variety into an accessible Quebec ski adventure.
Stoneham Mountain Resort sits about twenty minutes north of Quebec City and offers forty three daytime trails across three linked mountains that range from gentle cruisers to double black tree runs. Three high speed quad chairs and additional lifts move riders over three hundred forty five meters of vertical quickly while keeping queues short. Snowmaking on roughly eighty six percent of the terrain backs up an average four hundred thirty centimeters of annual snowfall, and nineteen illuminated runs create one of the largest night skiing playgrounds in Canada. Well kept terrain parks, a half pipe, and lively slope side bars keep the energy high after the last groomer, with ski in ski out lodging adding extra convenience. Easy access via Highway seventy three makes Stoneham a no fuss choice for groups looking for variety packed days and vibrant après nights in the Quebec City region.

Lodging:

Hôtel Le Concorde Québec

Hôtel le Concorde Québec towers above Grande Allée and the Plains of Abraham, giving your group sweeping views of the Saint Lawrence River and Old Quebec right from the room. Its four hundred plus rooms and suites are wrapped in floor to ceiling windows, offering plenty of space whether you are hosting a meeting or just recharging after a day on the slopes. A glass atrium houses the heated indoor pool, twin spas, saunas, and fitness room so relaxation is always on tap no matter the weather. Dining never leaves the building thanks to the revolving Ciel Bistro Bar with its panoramic skyline sweep and the casual Québec‑style menu at Cochon Dingue on the lobby level. Steps from Parliament, the Citadelle, and the nightlife of Old Quebec, this landmark hotel pairs postcard views and resort‑style amenities with a location that makes exploring the city effortless.

Number of Skiers: 21

Trip Includes:

Roundtrip Motor Coach Transportation (Lavatory Equipped, Wi-Fi, Power Outlet)
Daily Bus Transfers to ski resorts
5 nights double occupancy lodging at Hôtel le Concorde Québec
Breakfast Daily at Hotel
Group Welcome Reception
Group Farewell Dinner
Trip Leader Hosted Events
All taxes, resort fees, and services of staff
Trip Leader Hosted Events

Base Package Price: $1,630 (Lodging, RT & daily Bus Transportation)

PYOT (provide your own transportation): (Subtract $250 from base price) $1,380
Single Room: $2,480
Lift Tickets: Le Massif accepts the Ikon Pass, 1 day Adult Ticket $150.
Mt. St. Anne & Stoneham accept the Epic Pass, 1 day Adult lift at each $250

Payment:

Advance Deposit: $500. Final Payment by Credit Card due October 13, 2026

Cancellation Fees:

Through October 13, 2026 a $50 cancellation fee is assessed. After October 13, 2026, $50 plus all unrecoverable expenses including a 3% credit card fee.

Participants must be current SCWDC members, or members of a BRSC affiliated ski club. You can sign up as a member online HERE.

New! China’s Imperial Cities, Natural Splendor & Modern Marvels - March 29 - April 18, 2027 (Monday, March 29, 2027)

Mon, 29 Mar 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) Small Group Of No More Than 20 Travelers

Trip Leader: Ying Prince

Explore China's imperial past and modern marvels on this 21-day adventure, traveling in a small, private group with O.A.T. Iconic sights include: witnessing the Wonder of the World, the Great Wall, touring the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in Beijing; taking a bullet train to Xian to see the Terracotta Army; cruising the Li River in Guilin and visiting the Giant Panda Sanctuary in Chengdu; exploring the modern city of Shanghai and its suburb, Suzhou. Optional extensions to Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, and to Lhasa, Tibet, are available and offered exclusively by O.A.T. See Detailed Itinerary and Travel Planning Guide (PDF)

Trip Price

Main trip including international airfare: $7,549/pp. Departure Date: Mar 29, 2027/ Return Date: Apr 18, 2027. 21 days.
Main trip without international airfare: $5,599/pp.

Optional Pre-Trip to Taipei: $1,499/pp. Departure Date: 25, 2027. 4 Nights. Minimum 6 travelers to operate. Maximum 14 travelers.
Optional Post-Trip to Tibet: $1,999/pp. Return Date: Apr 23, 2027. 5 Nights. Minimum 6 travelers to operate. Maximum 14 travelers.

Overview Itinerary (PDF)

Li River

What's Included In Main Trip

18 nights accommodation
International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
All land transportation and 3 internal flights
41 meals—18 breakfast, 12 lunches, and 11 dinners (including 2 Home- Hosted meals)
24 small group activities
Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader
Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers
5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next adventure

Forbidden City

What's Included In Pre-Trip

4 nights in Taipei
10 meals – 5 breakfasts & 3 lunches & 2 dinner
6 small group activities
Service of OAT Trip Leader
Gratuities for local guides and drivers

What's Included In Post-Trip

Fly from Beijing to Lhasa
4 nights in Lhasa & 1 night in Beijing
11 meals – 5 breakfasts, 3 lunch, 3 dinners
7 small group activities
Sightseeing by chartered coach
Service of OAT Trip Leader (same as on base)

How To Book Your Trip

Contact trip leader Ying Prince

O.A.T. Good Buy Discount Offer

O.A.T. Cancellation Policy

90 days prior to departure or more: $500 per person. Trip price paid refund less purchased Travel Protection Plan from O.A.T.
89-60 days: 40% of your trip price paid
59-30 days: 65% of your trip price paid
29 days–day of departure: 100% of your trip price paid

Shanghai

Trip Insurance

Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is required by O.A.T. for this trip. See O.A.T. policy updates. You may consider purchasing the cancellation insurance directly from O.A.T. Another option is to email Travel Protector owner Myra Alschuler myra@travelprotectors.com or call 703-443-9055. SCWDC group trip insurance is approximately $75 pp. (This is not cancellation coverage rate.) Note: Any cancel for any reason coverage you purchase from Travel Protector must be finalized within 14 days from when you pay your first trip deposit. You may also buy trip insurance from other travel insurance providers.

Suzhou

Contact trip leader Ying Prince if you have questions.

Travel Makes The World Smaller!

SCWDC upcoming events

Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari - Oct 1 - 14, 2026 (Thursday, October 01, 2026)

Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) Small Group Of No More Than 16 Travelers

Group 1

Detailed Itinerary and Travel Planning Guide

Safari Serengeti: Tanzania Lodge & Tented Safari - Oct 9 - 22, 2026 (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) Small Group Of No More Than 16 Travelers

Group 2

Detailed Itinerary and Travel Planning Guide

Quebec City, QC, Canada - February 14 - 19, 2027 (Sunday, February 14, 2027)

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA FEBRUARY 14 - 19, 2027

TRIP BASE PRICE: $1,630 (Does not include Lift Tickets) TRIP LEADER: MARGARET SCHWARTZ

Lodging:

Hôtel Le Concorde Québec

Trip Includes:

Base Package Price: $1,630 (Lodging, RT & daily Bus Transportation)

Payment:

Cancellation Fees:

New! China’s Imperial Cities, Natural Splendor & Modern Marvels - March 29 - April 18, 2027 (Monday, March 29, 2027)

Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.) Small Group Of No More Than 20 Travelers

Overview Itinerary (PDF)

Li River

TRIP BASE PRICE: $1,630 (Does not include Lift Tickets)
TRIP LEADER: M ARGARET SCHWARTZ