Hidden Gems of the South Pacific

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Hidden Gemsof the South Pacific

Fiji Wallis & Futuna Tonga Niue

Cook Islands Bora Bora TahitiSeptember 19 October 5, 2010

Aboard the Clipper Odyssey

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Rich rewards on multiple dimensions: snorkeling and diving, ethnographyand culture, as well as dozens of endemic birds. All from a most comfort-

able platform, interpreted by leading researchers. L & M Anderberg

If there is a standard for paradise, then surely Polynesiawith its idyllic palm-fanned islandsringed in waters of indescribable huessets it. Our Hidden Gems of the South Pacific voyageis a revelation of this fabled sun-kissed region, from the idyllic icons of Fiji and Tahiti, to theFranco-Polynesian ambiance of Wallis and Futuna and the highly traditional Kingdom of

Tonga, to the remote and lesser-traveled Cook Islands atolls.Sailing in huge double-hulled canoes with pandanus sails, early Polynesians set out fromSoutheast Asia on a migratory trek across the South Pacific, navigating by the sun, stars,

winds, and currents, reaching the eastern Pacific some 2,000 years ago. ey found fertileislands of incredible beauty, islands exclusively theirs until intrepid captains such as Magellan,Cook, and Bligh, charting their courses with compass and sextant, discovered the SouthPacific archipelagos during the 16th to 18th centuries.

Our voyage, aboard the superb Clipper Odyssey, follows in the wake of these explorers and

offers a unique opportunity to experience the full spectrum of Polynesias charms, from itsdiverse physical attributesvolcanoes, atolls, azure lagoons, elaborate cave systems, pinksands, and black lava shorelinesto its distinct cultures and traditions. Snorkeling, diving,birding, and photography are highlights, and meeting the people of the local villages,

who welcome us with exceptional dances and warm hospitality, create meaningful andmemorable experiences.

Among the array of fascinating stops is our visit to Niue Islandone of the South Pacificsbest-kept secretsa geological wonderland of limestone caves, chasms, and cliffs define

its coastline. Stunning forests, orchids, frangipani, and bougainvillea provide a backdropfor Niues birdlife while offshore, its crystal clear waters call to undersea adventurers. edazzling emerald maze of Tongas outer islands, as well as the intriguing village traditionsof Wallis and Futuna, are special highlights that few travelers ever experience. In the CookIslands, the warm welcomes of traditionally-clad dancers make an unforgettable impression,and powdered-sugar-sand beaches with lanky palms invite a leisurely repose or a picture-perfectstroll. From volcanically rich soils harboring the eggs of the elusive megapode to archaeo-logical sites and kava rituals, these islands bring unique surprises at every turn.

I hope you will join me, and our expert naturalists and historians, as we explore remote para-dises, snorkel and dive in ultramarine waters, hike rain-forest-carpeted volcanoes in search ofbromeliads and brilliant endemic birds, and enjoy the hospitable traditions of the Polynesianpeople. Few places on the map live up to the ultimate expectations of our imaginationtheSouth Pacific is one of them.

Warm regards,

Jonathan RossouwDirector, Zegrahm Expeditions

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Niue

FijiCook Islands

Wallis & Futuna

WallisFutuna

Niuafoou

Tonga

Neiafu

Niue

Palmerston

Aitutaki

Atiu

Bora Bora

Society Islands

Lautoka

Papeete

Taveuni

TahitiNadi Viti Levu

Vavau Islands

Sunday & Monday,

September 19 & 20, 2010

USA / Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji

Tuesday, September 21

Nadi / Lautoka / Embark

Clipper Odyssey

Wednesday, September 22

Taveuni

ursday, September 23

Futuna, Territory of

Wallis & Futuna

Friday, September 24

Wallis

Saturday, September 25

Niuafoou, Kingdomof Tonga

Sunday, September 26

At Sea

Monday, September 27

Neiafu, Vavau Islands

Monday, September 27

Niue Island, NiueTuesday, September 28

Sailing the SouthPacific Ocean

Wednesday, September 29

Palmerston, Cook Islands

ursday, September 30

Aitutaki

Friday, October 1

Atiu

Saturday, October 2

Sailing the SouthPacific Ocean

Sunday, October 3

Bora Bora, SocietyIslands, French Polynesia

Monday & Tuesday,

October 4 & 5

Papeete, Tahiti / USA

Hidden Gems of the South PacificAboard the Clipper Odyssey | September 19 October 5, 2010 | 17 Days

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Day By Day Itinerary

Sunday & Monday, September 19 & 20, 2010USA / Nadi, Viti Levu, FijiDepart the USA on your independent over-night ight to Fiji. Cross the InternationalDate Line en route losing a day.

uesday, September 21Nadi / Lautoka / Embark

Clipper OdysseyAter an early morning arrival, we checkin to our hotel dayrooms so we may enjoya morning at leisure beore lunch. In theaternoon set out or an island exploration,including a visit to Te Garden o the SleepingGiant, started by the late actor RaymondBurr in 1977, and showcasing more than2,000 varieties o orchids. We also visit theVei Sei Sei village, then stop or magnicentisland views at Vudu Lookout. In the city oLautoka on the western, sunshine coast, oViti Levu, Fijis largest island, we embark theClipper Odyssey.

Wednesday, September 22TaveuniTe Fiji Islands, considered part o Melanesia,

cover an area o 386,000 square miles. Othe 325 islands large enough or habitation,only 106 have permanent residents. Te thirdlargest, aveuni, is a dazzling emerald known

as the garden island, and we ofer a choiceo excursions here. Hikers enjoy a visit tobeautiul wateralls in Bouma National Park,while birders explore the lush orests, keepinga lookout or collared lories, Fiji orange doves,and blue-crested ycatchers. Our culturaltour highlights traditional Fijian village lie,a kava ceremony, and demonstrations ocooking, tapa-cloth production, and basket

weaving. Snorkelers and divers investigate thesubmerged wonders o the sea including Fijisamed sot corals and an incredible diversityo sh.

Tursday, September 23Futuna, Territory of Wallis &Futuna

Futunas slopes ascend into the clouds,making or a beautiul sight as we approach.Stunning beaches ringe the east coast andMt. Puke, the islands largest volcano, soarsto nearly 2,500 eet. In a traditional villagewe visit the impressive shrine to the SouthPacics only saint, Pierre Chanel; the interioris covered in elaborate brown and white tapacloth. Birders keep an eye out or red-ooted

boobies, white-collared kingishers, blue-crowned lorikeets, and Fiji shrikebills whichare endemic to the island. Lunch on board isollowed by snorkeling or diving in the clear

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water to view longnose lesh, anemonesh,and colorul corals.

Friday, September 24WallisA sel-governing French territory, Wallisancestral connections are linked with onga.Although the local people are more reservedthan on other Polynesian isles, the islands

charm is evident as the village leaders greetus. We tour the regional capital, Mata Utu,to visit its distinctive stone cathedral thendrive to one o the islands beautiul craterlakes. Our archaeologist guides us througha 14th-century ort, and we have the chanceto examine the local handicrats. Bananas,breadruit, papayas, lemons, and yams areamong the crops that grow well in the ertile

soil o the hillsides. In the aternoon enjoysnorkeling or diving of one o the manymotus, low-lying islands, near Wallis.

Saturday, September 25Niuafoou, Kingdom of Tongaongas northernmost island, Niuaoou, isthe tip o an underwater volcano, and recenteruptions have let part o it covered with

black lava. We step ashore on a black sandbeach to visit the islands interior caldera lakewhere the Niuaoou megapode incubatesits eggs in the surrounding warm volcanic

ash until the chicks emerge ully edged.Underwater, silvery sh sparkle like diamondsagainst a dramatic backdrop o extrusive lavaturned into black basalt.

Sunday, September 26At SeaEnjoy our rst day at sea giving us an opportu-nity to hear rom our lecturers on the culturaland natural highlights o onga and theCook Islands.

Monday, September 27Neiafu, Vavau Islandsoday we cruise through crystalline waterswith visibility o nearly 150 eet as we makeour way through ongas maze o emerald

islands, the only remaining monarchy in theSouth Pacic. Locals await our arrival onNeiau, a small community set in the Vavauarchipelago, where we visit a colorul market.Zodiacs whisk us to a cavern hollowed out bywave action and we have the opportunity tosnorkel or dive of one o Neiaus surroundingislands. Divers look or arches and cavernswhile snorkelers spy blue banded surgeonsh,

convict tangs, teardrop butterysh, andseveral species o wrasse and chromis. Tisevening we cross the International Date Line,gaining a day.

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Monday, September 27Niue Island, NiueA saucer-shaped uplited atollone o theworlds largest emerged coral atollsNiueis endowed with some o the most extensiveand dramatic limestone cave systems in theentire South Pacic. It is one o the worldssmallest sel-governing states; approximately1,500 inhabitants live in 14 villages scatteredabout the island. On a choice o guided tourswe explore and photograph the landscapeand its geological eatures. Our hike to thesea caves takes us over a pathway o coralto spectacular views across pristine surround-ings, including a huge arch rising rom theaquamarine waters. Tis aternoon snorkelersand divers take in the underwater wonders

among cathedrals o coralincluding thechance to see the endemic sea snakewhilebirders may choose to walk among diverseand prolic rain orest ora to seek out thebanded rail, masked lapwing, and blue-crowned lorikeet.

uesday, September 28

Sailing the South Pacic OceanSavor a leisurely day on deck, watch orregional birds and marine lie, and enjoy thecontinuing lecture series.

Wednesday, September 29Palmerston, Cook IslandsTe Cook Archipelago includes 15 islandsand atolls ranging rom high ertile islandsto low-lying coral atolls where nothingrises higher than a palm tree. Ringedby a continuous coral reemaking itthe only true atoll in the southern CookIslandsPalmerstons lagoon stretchesseven miles across at the widest and its onemountain, as it is afectionately called, soarsto 20 eet above sea level. About 60 peoplereside on Palmerston, all descendants o theeccentric William Marsters, who managedthe islands coconut plantations in the 1860s.Te riendly islanders open their homes tous as we walk through the village. Te islandis endowed with thick stands o native trees,coconut palms, and pandanus. Enjoy birdingin the shade and snorkeling in the translucentwaters that reveal numerous healthy coralheads and marine lie.

Tursday, September 30AitutakiLike a miniature Bora Bora, Aitutakis

central peak rises above a ree-encircledlagoon, and we are welcomed by villagersperorming some o the Pacics nest dances.Local guides accompany us on an island

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tour highlighting the natural and culturalattributes o the island. Ater lunch on theship, enjoy snorkeling or diving of a remotemotu in the crystal clear waters dotted withcoral heads.

Friday, October 1AtiuTis morning we arrive at Atiu whose

shoreline is perorated with wave-sculptedcaves. A tour will introduce us to the localculture with a village visit and a stop at acofee plantation.

Atius ancient name, Enuamanu, meansland o birds, and birders set out with ouronboard ornithologist and a local guide tolook or the Raratonga monarch, Cook Island

ruit dove, and nesting site o Kuhls lorikeet.Or, join a challenging hike to visit severalnatural caves.

Saturday, October 2Sailing the South Pacic OceanAs we cruise through turquoise waters onour way to French Polynesia, we may have anopportunity or an expedition stop to explore

the underwater riches o the South Pacic.Te surrounding waters are a whale sanctuaryinhabited year-round by pilot and humpbackwhales and a prousion o other marine lie.

Sunday, October 3Bora Bora, Society Islands,French PolynesiaBe sure to be on deck early this morning asour ship enters the dazzling sapphire-huedlagoon o Bora Bora surrounded by soaringcloud-wreathed peaks. We tour this lushisland, driving along roads lined with ragrantrangipani. We then venture underwater,snorkeling or diving to watch or graceulstingrays and colorul sh such as airybasslets and teardrop butterysh. Birdersseek out chattering kingshers and grey-greenruit doves.

Monday & uesday, October 4 & 5Papeete, Tahiti / USAAter breakast we disembark the ClipperOdysseyand set out to explore this beautiulisland. We visit the superb Museum o ahitiand Her Islands, dedicated to the history andculture o the people o Polynesia, and drivealong the stunning coast, passing orchards opapaya and gardenia nurseries. Ater a stopat the Gauguin Museum, the ormer homeo the artist rom 18911893, we continue to

our hotel where we check into dayrooms. Teaternoon is at leisure to enjoy the hotel andto rest beore your late evening ight home-ward, arriving in the USA the ollowing day.

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Te Clipper Odysseyis a 110-passenger luxury expedition vessel, ideally suited or expeditioncruising. She carries a eet o Zodiacs, which allows us to land anywhere nature or curiositydictates, and a glass-bottom boat, giving us a topside-look at the undersea world. All cabinshave an ocean view, sae, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-roommusic system, and sitting area with soa. Passengers can track the progress o their voyageon the Global Positioning System broadcast in each cabin. Beds can be congured or twinor queen-size sleeping arrangements. All cabins have an en suite bathroom with shower. TeClipper Odysseymaintains a gourmet kitchen, providing American and international specialties.Facilities on board the Clipper Odysseyinclude a dining room, lounge, small library and gym,outdoor pool, massage room, Internet ca with wireless access, and git shop. An elevatorservices all passenger cabin decks. Te Clipper Odysseyhas an inrmary stafed by a registeredphysician and a sophisticated telecommunications system permitting Internet access andtelephone and ax communication with most locations around the world. Ship registry: Bahamas.

For most activities a relatively moderate level o exertion is required. During this expeditionyou will have opportunities to snorkel and/or dive over some o the worlds most colorul rees,as well as hike along remote beaches and through lush island orests. You will need to climbinto and out o Zodiacs and tenders or diving and snorkeling activities and excursions ashore.You must be able to walk moderate distances, unaided, over beaches and sometimes rough,uneven terrain.

As on all Zegrahm voyages, you will travel in the company o experienced leaders and arenowned lecture team o naturalists and historians who add insight to both the cultural and

natural wonders we encounter along the way. Average daily temperatures will range rom themid-70s to mid-80sF throughout our itinerary, with nighttime temperatures in the mid-60s tolow-70sF.

We will mail a complete list o recommended clothing and a suggested reading list to youapproximately ve months prior to departure. Participants will most enjoy the remarkableopportunities this expedition ofers i they travel with a spirit o adventure.

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Te tour leader has the right to disqualiy any participantat any time during the tour i he or she eels the partici-pant is physically incapable and/or i a par ticipantscontinued participation will jeopardize either theindividual involved or the group. Tere will be noreund given under these circumstances.

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prior to trip departure.7. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weightlimitations or both checked and carry-on luggage,imposed by the airlines or as an operational require-ment due to type o aircrat, will apply or ights to/rom/within this program. Specications will beprovided with pre-departure materials.

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currencies do fuctuate around the world, it may benecessary or us to initiate a rate surcharge at anytime beore departure i there are exceptional costincreases beyond our control.

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Our team o expert leaders and lecturers serves to bring a comprehensive educational compo-nent to your adventure through lectures, guided excursions, and daily recaps.

John Yersin (Expedition Leader) Johns love o travel and lie on the sea evolved duringhis 33 years as an industrial microbiologist in Britain, Europe, the Middle East, and Far East.Ater graduating rom Exeter University in England, John conducted marine, reshwater, andterrestrial surveys; the tools o his tradediving, hovercrat piloting, and powerboat drivingbecame oundations or his present work in the travel industry as a lecturer, Zodiac driver,

and expedition leader. Since 1998 he has been working on small cruise ships in the wild andpristine parts o the world, rom the Arctic to the Antarctic.

Jonathan Rossouw Jonathan is a medical doctor by proession; however, his lielonginterest in wildlie has resulted in extensive travels throughout the world. He is the author othe acclaimed Where to Watch Birds in Uganda and birding site guides to Southern Arica andMadagascar. He is equally enthusiastic about mammals and coral ree shes as he is with hisspecialties, birds and reptiles. Jonathan is a director o Zegrahm & Eco Expeditions; he leadstravelers on expeditions to all seven continents.

Edmundo Edwards Edmundo is extremely knowledgeable about the peoples, customs,living patterns, and legends o the South Pacic, and is considered one o the major experts onEaster Island and Eastern Polynesian history and culture. Until recently, he was chie archeolo-gist in charge o the archeological survey o French Polynesia under the auspices o the HumanSciences Research Center and the Department o Archaeology o French Polynesia. Edmundonow resides on Easter Island and, besides lecturing to various groups, he is dedicated to writingup his recent archeological work in the Marquesas, Society, and uamotu group o islands.

Giovanna Fasanelli As a young girl growing up in South Arica, Giovanna spent holidays

wading through the tidal pools of the eastern coast. Watching the cult classic movie, Te BigBlue, clinched her love o all things marine and ater moving to Australia, pursued a B.S. inMarine Biology. oday, Giovanna works on an Australia shing and adventure show, Escapewith E. As a dive master she has traveled extensively with experience in Australia, NewZealand, Papua New Guinea, onga, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Palau, and has been involved innumerous documentary projects on the Great Barrier Ree.

Charlie Livesey A native asmanian with a degree in environmental studies, Charlie is anature conservation specialist with a passion or the marine environment. He began his career

as a park ranger with the asmanian Parks and Wildlie Service, then worked as a marinepark ranger in Australias Great Barrier Ree Marine Park. In 2007 he returned to asmania asConservation Programs Manager or the asmanian Land Conservancy which aims to protectand enhance asmanias biodiversity and natural heritage. In addition to working as a requentexpedition team member, Charlie is a keen photographer and scuba diver.

Rick Price Rickbegan his career as a marine biologist in 1978, working or the BritishAntarctic Survey. Lie as a marine biologist sparked an interest in underwater photographythat evolved into a career as a reelance wildlie cameraman. Since the early 1990s, Rick has

lmed or the BBC Natural History Unit and Te Discovery Channelboth on land andunderwaterand he has worked on David Attenboroughs documentary series, Lie o Birdsand Lie in the Freezer.

Peter Zika Peter is a eld biologist rom Seattle, involved in investigating and describingnew species o plants rom western North America. His interests in ecology have led him acrossthe tropics and into polar regions or the last 20 years. In addition to teaching wetland plantidentication, he serves as a ships naturalist on all oceans and continents. Peter has publishedmore than 90 scientic notes, articles, and books, as well as occasional photographs, cards, andreviews in the popular press.

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Limited singles available at the quoted single rates above.Additional singles may be available at 1.7 times the sharerate (suite not applicable).

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Clipper Odysseyas outlined in the itinerary; a ll onboardmeals; all group meals on land; group transfers; servicesof the expedition staff, including lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landingand port fees; all gratuities.

Not Included: All ai r transportation; excess baggagecharges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers forindependent arrivals and departures; passport and/orvisa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal naturesuch as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/telephone charges; scuba diving fees and

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Air Fare: A tentative flight schedule is availableupon request. Zegrahm Expeditions wil l contact youapproximately 180 days prior to the departure of thisprogram to finalize your flight plans. As of August

2009, the approximate economy air fare as listed in theitinerary is $1,585 for Los Angeles / Nadi Papeete /Los Angeles. Additional fares from other cities will bequoted as needed.

Combination Voyage:You will receive a $500 savings,per person, if you combine your expedition with ourQuest for Paradise: Tahiti to Easter Islandvoyageimmediately following this program. Please contact ouroffi ce for more information or to receive a brochure.

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