ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR IIAugust 29: Machu Picchu/Cusco Hike to the Sun Gate this...

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See Galápagos as Darwin did—aboard an expedition ship equipped to give you the most engaging experience possible. Voyage from island to island and make fresh discoveries daily on our 10‐day expedition. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise to and around intriguing islands. In the 40+ years we’ve been exploring here, we’ve introduced generations of guests to the magic and mystery of Galápagos. August 17: U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador Depart U.S. and arrive Guayaquil by late evening; it’s a short drive to Hotel Hilton Colón, where we spend the night. August 18: Guayaquil / Galápagos / Embark After the 1 1⁄2‐hour flight to the Galápagos, we’ll immediately board the ship. Over the course of the week, our exact routing depends on the National Park Service. (B, L, D) August 19‐24: Galápagos Islands The following is a representative sample of the islands we may visit during your week on board: Bartolomé This is an enchanting landscape where lava, mangroves and golden sand converge. Great walks and views abound, with a chance to snorkel with Galápagos penguins. Santiago Santiago offers close encounters with Galápagos fur seals along with an opportunity to study the inhabitants of the island’s countless tide pools Santa Cruz Home to the Charles Darwin Research station; learn about the science done here and visit the neighboring captive breeding program for GALÁPAGOS ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II 10 Days | 9 Nights | August 17-26, 2018

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See Galápagos as Darwin did—aboard an expedition ship equipped to give you the most engaging experience possible. Voyage from island to  island and make  fresh discoveries daily on our 10‐day expedition. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise to and around  intriguing islands. In the 40+ years we’ve been exploring here, we’ve introduced generations of guests to the magic and mystery of Galápagos.

  

  

 

August 17:  U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador  

Depart U.S. and arrive Guayaquil by late evening; it’s a short drive to Hotel Hilton Colón, where we spend the night. 

  

August 18:  Guayaquil / Galápagos / Embark  

After the 1 1⁄2‐hour flight to the Galápagos, we’ll immediately board the ship. Over the course of the week, our exact routing depends on the National Park Service. (B, L, D) 

             

 

August 19‐24:  Galápagos Islands  

The following is a representative sample of the islands we may visit during your week on board:  

Bartolomé This is an enchanting landscape where lava, mangroves and golden sand converge. Great walks and views abound, with a chance to snorkel with Galápagos penguins.  

  

 Santiago Santiago offers close encounters with Galápagos  fur seals along with an opportunity to study the inhabitants of the island’s countless tide pools 

Santa Cruz Home to the Charles Darwin Research station; learn about the science done here and visit the neighboring captive breeding program for 

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 endangered species of Galápagos giant tortoises, run by their partners in conservation, the Galápagos National Park Service. 

Isabela A small black sand beach offers wonderful morning swimming. Enjoy a more challenging hike over rugged shoreline and a shorter walk within an iguana colony. Kayaking and deep water snorkeling opportunities are on offer. 

Fernandina This is the youngest island in the Galápagos and one of the most pristine tropical islands left on earth. Look forward to hikes over relatively recent lava flows, and spot marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, and Sally Lightfoot crabs. 

 

  

Floreana Snorkel among sea lions in the clear waters off Champion Islet. We may also find flamingos,  

 

pintail ducks and various shorebirds. Hike to a pristine white‐sand beach, a favorite nesting site for sea turtles. 

Española The exclusive home to waved albatross (seasonal) and particularly colorful marine iguanas, Española is also a paradise for Darwin’s finches, sea lions galore, and the famous blue‐footed boobies. Snorkel and stroll along the island’s lovely beaches. (B,L,D daily) 

 

August 25: Galápagos / Disembark / Guayaquil  

Disembark and fly to Guayaquil. The late afternoon and evening are free to explore the city. Overnight Hotel Hilton Colón. (B) 

 

August 26, 2018:  Guayaquil / Home  

This morning fly home. (B) 

August 25:  Galápagos/Guayaquil/Lima, Peru  Depart Galápagos this morning and fly to Lima, Peru. Overnight at the conveniently located Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel. (B,L)  

August 26:  Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley of the Inca  This morning, fly to Cusco then drive to Moray, a visually stunning Inca site believed to have been an agricultural laboratory where Incan priests would test soils and crops. Dine on Peruvian cuisine for lunch at Parador Moray, overlooking the ruins. En route to the hotel, walk through a colorful, typical local market before an optional visit to the pottery studio Pablo Seminario, featuring ceramics made with ancient Peruvian techniques and designs. Check into Sol y Luna Hotel, a Relaix & Chateau property. (B,L,D) 

 

August 27:  Sacred Valley of the Inca  After breakfast, learn about Peru’s history from National Geographic expert Peter Frost. Visit the massive Inca stone fortress of Ollantaytambo. Visit Casa Orihuela for lunch—a working, family‐owned hacienda, then see the family’s private museum filled with colonial artwork and enjoy a demonstration of Peruvian Paso horses accompanied by Marinera dancers and live music. Watch a traditional weaving demonstration by National Geographic grantee Nilda Callañaupa. After dinner at the hotel, watch a folkloric dance performance. (B,L,D) 

 

August 28:  Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu  Enjoy the views from the valley to Machu Picchu via train with large picture windows. Spend the day exploring Machu Picchu’s different structures with your guide—ceremonial 

religious, astronomical, and agricultural. Overnight at the historic 31‐room Belmond Sanctuary Lodge with views of the Andes. (B,L,D) 

 

August 29:  Machu Picchu/Cusco  Hike to the Sun Gate this morning, the ancient final checkpoint to Machu Picchu, and watch daybreak over the sacred ruins. The morning is free to explore Machu Picchu on your own or with your guide. After a train and bus ride, visit Awanacancha, where llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas are bred. En route to Cusco, we’ll stop at Plaza San Cristobal for photos, offering sweeping views of the colonial part of Cusco.  Check into the Belmond Monasterio Hotel for two nights. (B,L,D) 

 

August 30:  Cusco Explore the Inca Empire’s capital city of Cusco and visit the magnificent 17th‐century cathedral and convent of Koricancha, and the vast Sacsayhuaman fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Cusco at your leisure this afternoon. Relax, shop, or visit one of the many churches and museums. Dinner is on your own tonight. (B,L) 

 

August 31:  Cusco/Lima  Return to Lima and visit the Larco Herrera Museum and stroll the Plaza Mayor. Lunch is in traditional Latin American style. Experience the music of the Andes at a presentation of indigenous instruments. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the Belmond Miraflores Park Hotel. (B,L) 

 

September 1, 2018:  Lima/U.S.  This morning fly home. (B) 

PERU'S LAND OF THE INCA

OPTIONAL POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION 8 Days | 7 Nights | August 25- September 1, 2018

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GALÁPAGOS 10 DAY / 9 NIGHTS EXPEDITION COST PER PERSON / DOUBLE OCCUPANCY CABIN CATEGORY:

01 02 03 04 Suite A Suite B Suite C

$ 6,960 $ 8,100 $ 8,990 $ 9,970 $ 11,950 $ 12,890 $ 13,660

COST PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY 2 Solo 3 Solo

$ 10,130 $ 11,240

OPTIONAL PERU EXTENSION DOUBLE OCCUPANCY SINGLE OCCUPANCY

ADDITIONAL COST PER PERSON: $ 5,690 $ 7,070

COST INCLUDES: Accommodations as indicated; meals as indicated; excursions; sightseeing and park fees; services of Lindblad Expeditions’ Leader,Naturalist staff, expert guides, and ship’s doctor; use of kayaks, snorkeling gear and wet suits; all port charges and service taxes.  PERU EXTENSION: Seven hotel nights, meals indicated, transfers if traveling on group flights, sightseeing, porterage, services of local guide and tourescort, tips to local guides, drivers and tour escort, taxes and service charges. 

NOT  INCLUDED: Airfare;  meals  not  indicated  as  included;  travel  protection  plan;  personal  items  such  as  alcoholic  beverages,  emails,  laundry,voyage DVD, etc.; and discretionary tips to ship’s crew.  PERU EXTENSION: Airfare, meals not indicated as included, alcoholic beverages, personal items. 

ADVANCE PAYMENT:  $850 per person   ADVANCE PAYMENT: GALÁPAGOS + PERU EXTENSION: $1,600 per person  

IMPORTANT FLIGHT INFORMATION:  International and internal Ecuador tickets must be issued separately for all Galápagos voyages.  

Sample International Airfares: Round‐trip Miami/Guayaquil – Economy from $500; Business from $1,050.  

Sample Internal Airfares: Guayaquil/Galápagos: Adult from $520; Children (under 12) from $260. Must be purchased from Lindblad Expeditions. 

Call for sample Peru airfare.  Airfares are subject to change. 

FINAL PAYMENT: May 19, 2018 

CANCELLATION POLICY: 

# of Days Prior to Expedition Start                         Per Person Cancellation Fee 120 or more days      $450 

119‐90 days      Advance Payment 

89‐60 days      25 % of trip cost 

59‐45 days      50% of trip cost 

44‐0 days       No Refund  

FOR RESERVATIONS, CONTACT: 

Cal Discoveries Travel 

Cal Alumni Association, 1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA 94720‐7520  

Phone: 510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 Fax: 510.642.6100 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries 

Email: [email protected] 

Moderately active: Faster pace, substantial distances walked and stairs climbed. 

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MAIN DECK

GALLEYRESTAURANT

WCWC

327 325 321 319

330 328 326 324

317 315 313

318 316 314

311

322 320

LOUNGE DECK

LOUNGEWC

BAR

ZODIAC BOARDING

229 227 225 221

228 226 224 222

219 217 215 213 211 209 207 205 203 201

218 216 214 208 206 204 202

UPPER DECK

DOCTOR’S OFFICE

RECEPTION DESK

EXPEDITION GEAR

415 413 411 409

418422 420 416 414 412

BRIDGE DECK

GYM & SPA

GLOBALGALLERY

LIBRARY BRIDGE

OBSERVATION DECK

CATEGORY 1: Upper Deck, Forward #201, 202

CATEGORY 2: Upper Deck #211, 213-219, 221, 222, 224-229

CATEGORY 3: Lounge Deck #311, 313-319, 321, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330

CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck #409, 411-414, 416, 418

SUITE A: Lounge Deck, Mid-Ship #320—with two windows, larger bath, armchair. Connecting door to #322.

SUITE B: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #420, 422—with two floor-to-ceil-ing windows, larger bath, convertible sofa for a third person.

SUITE C: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #415—with two large windows, larger bath, separate sitting area with convertible sofa for a third person and armchairs, largest cabin on ship.

CATEGORY 2 SOLO: Upper Deck #203-209—with a queen bed.

CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Lounge Deck #325, 327—with a queen bed.

CAPACITY: 96 guests in 52 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 236 feet.

PUBLIC AREAS: New forward lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, restaurant, large library with Mac kiosks, open-air observation deck, underwater gear area and dual Zodiac boarding platform, and open bridge, where guests can meet the captain and officers and learn about navigation. Ship refitted for Galápagos in 2016.

MEALS: Served in a single, unassigned seating in a sociable, informal atmosphere with Ecuadorian flair.

CABINS: All face outside with large windows, and feature twin beds that convert to a queen. With private facilities and climate control, nightstands, desk, and storage. Seven sets of cabins with a connecting door.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Nine Zodiacs, including one with a glass-bottom, kayaks and paddleboards, snorkel gear and wet suits for both adults and children, video microscope and underwa-ter video camera.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Shipboard doctor, LEX-NG certified photo instructor, video chronicler, snorkel instruction. Wi-Fi access, laundry service, Global Gallery.

WELLNESS: New LEXSpa and fitness center, exercise classes, and wellness specialist.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II

NOTE: All cabins feature the option of two twins or a queen bed, plus large window(s), desk, chair, and closet.

CONNECTING CABINS: #226/228, 227/229, 315/317, 316/318, 320/322, 411/413, 416/418

TRIPLE OCCUPANCY: #224, 225, 326, 328 with fold down third bed, Suites B and C with convertible sofa bed. Third person rates are one-half per person double occupancy rate.

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2.

Clockwise from top: National Geographic Endeavour II features 52 cabins accommodating 96 guests; the new lounge’s panoramic windows ensure stunning Galápagos views; a typical category 4 cabin.

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Please Return Form To: 

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1 Alumni HouseBerkeley, CA 94720‐7520

 

Phone: 510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586  Fax: 510.642.6100

 

RESERVATION FORM 

GALÁPAGOS ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR 10 Days | 9 Nights | August 17-26, 2018  Please reserve _________ place(s) on the August 17‐26, 2018, Galápagos expedition.   

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Accommodations:   Double       Single       Twin share w/ friend        I need assistance in securing a roommate. 

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 Yes, I understand my internal air tickets to Galápagos will be booked through Lindblad Expeditions     

Please indicate choice of cabin category in order of preference: 1st choice: _________ 2nd choice: _________   

 Enclosed is my deposit check of $850 (or $1,600 with ext.) per person, payable to: Lindblad Maritime Enterprises, Ltd.  

Charge my deposit of $_____________ ($850 or $1,600 per person) to my:     

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