mm-MP_GALAP-2015 MECH.indd - Dartmouth Alumni Relations
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mm-MP_GALAP-2015 MECH.indd - Dartmouth Alumni Relations
Discounted Alumni Rate SAVe UP TO $1,200 per couple The Galapagos Islands octobeR 7–14, 2015 plus... Machu Picchu, Cusco, & the Sacred Valley octobeR 14–19, 2015 Dear Alumni and Friends, If you enjoy traveling to amazing destinations on exclusive programs accompanied by knowledgeable guides, then you’ll want to consider joining fellow Dartmouth travelers on the upcoming 2015 Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu travel programs. These “bucket list” destinations are among the most thrilling in the world, and this program gives travelers the flexibility to explore the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, or combine both destinations for the ultimate adventure! The Galapagos Islands have been described as a “unique living museum and showcase of evolution.” This exciting journey features a full day guided tour of Quito, in addition to a cruise through the archipelago with unparalleled access to endemic species. Professional and expert naturalists are along to guide you through the wonders of this national park, whale sanctuary, and marine reserve. As an exciting continuation of your adventure, join the following journey into the Peruvian Andes and admire the mist-enshrouded Machu Picchu. Visit preColumbian temples, and soak in the colorful cultures of today’s Land of the Inca. This exclusive expedition will take us to the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, by train to the “Lost City” of Machu Picchu, and through stunning mountain landscapes to mysterious ruins and local villages of the Sacred Valley. An Orbridge Expedition Leader, as well as local guides, will offer enlightened discussions as we delve into the historical, cultural, and archaeological treasures of this extraordinary place. Space is limited, so be certain to reserve your spot today and to share this brochure with friends and family who may be interested in traveling with you! Reserve online at alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel, by phone at (866) 639-0079, or by returning the enclosed registration form. Warmly, Robin Albing T’81 Director Alumni Lifelong Learning and Travel Mary Ann Hunt Assistant Director Alumni Lifelong Learning and Travel alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel P.S. Secure your reservation by March 27, 2015 and receive a FREE Expedition Library.** Ready. Set. Travel The Galapagos Islands october 7–14, 2015 with Dartmouth Host, Professor Dale Turner Feel the thrill of encountering the flora and fauna that famously inspired Darwin—and in his footsteps, generations of nature lovers. A R R I V E / D E PA R T V I A QUITO, ECUADOR SANTIAGO FERNANDINA RABIDA B A LT R A S A N TA C R U Z ISABELA SAN CRISTOBAL FLOREANA E S PA Ñ O L A Program Highlights • Appreciate the diversity of life first-hand while observing endemic species such as the flightless cormorant, the Galapagos penguin, blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, marine and land iguanas, and the famous “Darwin’s finches.” • Swim with sea lions, snorkel among colorful tropical fish or sea turtles. • See the underwater realm of the world’s second largest marine reserve aboard a glass-bottom boat. • Explore remote coralline beaches and secluded inlets, such as Gardner Bay—where sea lions lounge, Española mockingbirds sing, and Green Sea Turtles make their nests. • Discover dramatic and historic places, including the Charles Darwin Research Center, where the National Park and conservation programs are headquartered, and Cerro Brujo, one of the first sites visited by Darwin. • What’s included: 3 nights at the Hilton Colon, Quito; 4 nights aboard the Isabela II; 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 4 dinners; Galapagos National Park entrance fee and transit card; internal air travel (between Quito and the Islands on days 3 and 7); gratuities for drivers, porters, and guide in Quito. THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Your 8-Day Itinerary (subject to change) Day 1: En route / Arrive Quito Day 2: Quito Day 3: Quito / Baltra / Santa Cruz / Embarkation Day 4: Floreana Day 5: Española Day 6: San Cristóbal Day 7: San Cristóbal / Disembarkation / Quito Day 8: Quito / Depart for U.S. Optional Extension: Days 8–13 in Machu Picchu, Cusco & the Sacred Valley Activity Level: Moderate Guests should be comfortable walking at least one mile on rocky, volcanic ground; be sure-footed on stairs, ramps, and small vessels; and be comfortable managing beach landings and boarding small vessels both from shore and from the deck of Isabela II. The Isabela II – Cabin Category Standard Double bed, view window, private bathroom with shower. 128 sq. ft. Boat deck Classic Double Double bed, view window, daybed, private bathroom with shower. 139 sq. ft. Classic Twin Two twin beds, view window, private bathroom with shower. 139 sq. ft. Cabin deck Master Suite Queen bed, view window, wardrobe, private bathroom with shower. 170 sq. ft. Main deck Standard Master Suite HiLTon coLon, QuiTo On the first two nights, and the night before your departing flight, you will stay at the Hilton Colon, Quito. This elegant hotel is located in the city center’s bustling Avenida Amazonas, and is a 10-minute walk to Quito’s Spanish Colonial Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cabin Category Standard Rate Discounted Alumni Rate* Standard $4,399 $3,995 Classic Double $5,199 $4,795 Classic Twin $5,399 $4,995 Master Suite $6,399 $5,995 Single $7,399 $6,995 For complete information, visit: alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel Machu Picchu, Cusco & the Sacred Valley october 14–19, 2015 with Dartmouth Host, Professor Dale Turner Journey above the clouds and to the tops of mountains and take in one of the most awe-inspiring places on earth. PERU Machu Picchu Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary Ri o Sacred Valley U ru ba To Lima m ba Cusco Railroad Program Highlights Your 6-Day Itinerary • Enjoy a richly educational, cultural, and sensory journey to “the Lost City of the Incas” with the expert guidance of an Orbridge Expedition Leader, exclusive cultural experiences, and choice accommodations. (subject to change) • Seek out ancient temples and sites dotting the Sacred Valley and Cusco, each a vestige of pre-Columbian history, together offering an in-depth understanding of the Incan empire. • Visit Ollantaytambo, where Inca descendants continue to inhabit the largely unchanged homes of their ancestors. Feast on the colors, crafts, and flavors of the Pisac marketplace, and walk the narrow streets of a historic artists’ colony. • Experience the magic of a sunrise on the “top of the world,” as well as a traditional Peruvian lunch hosted by a local family, and an Andean Shamanic healing ceremony. • What’s included: 5 nights choice accommodations; 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners; full guiding services; internal ground transportation; round-trip air between Lima and Cusco; all gratuities; and airport transfers for guests on suggested flights. Day 1: En route / Arrive in Lima Day 2: Lima / Cusco / Sacred Valley Day 3: Ollantaytambo / Machu Picchu Day 4: Machu Picchu / Sacred Valley / Cusco Day 5: Cusco / Saqsayhuaman / San Blas / Villa Tipon Day 6: Cusco / Lima / Depart Lima Activity Level: Moderate Guests should be sure-footed and capable of walking on uneven terrain and stairs without assistance, and be prepared for varying altitudes. Max elevation: 11,200 feet. Accommodations (subject to change) rAMADA coSTA DEL SoL Ideal for resting up after your travels to Lima, this hotel is conveniently located near the airport and offers all the modern amenities. SonESTA poSADAS DEL incA yucAy Located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, this hotel is a former 18th-century, colonial-style monastery surrounded by beautiful gardens. inKATErrA MAcHu piccHu Refinement and warm hospitality surround you at this lovely hotel near town with twelve acres of forest and gardens. ArAnWA cuSco This luxurious boutique hotel is a wonderful 16th-century building in the historic center of Cusco with authentic colonial décor and modern comforts. Your Expedition Leader: From describing the various interpretations of ruins you visit to offering insights into the people and villages of the Sacred Valley, your orbridge expedition Leader will make all the difference in your educational experience. together, delve into Inca history, navigate ancient pathways, and explore the beauty of the Andean highlands. Orbridge Category Standard Rate Discounted Alumni Rate* Standard $3,599 $2,995 Deluxe $3,999 $3,495 Single $4,999 $4,495 For complete information, visit: alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel ENHANCE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE Orbridge Expedition Library Whether a field guide to local plants and animals, our staff’s favorite map of the region, a pronunciation handbook, or historic literature, the contents of an Orbridge Expedition Library—an early reservation bonus—will heighten your anticipation and understanding of the journey you have reserved.** Reserve one of these 2015 programs by March 27, 2015 and receive one Orbridge Expedition Library per room reserved. , “It was a magical adventure.” –Joan C. Find out more online: alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel Online reservation form Room descriptions Full program details Rates and inclusions Photos, videos, and map Activity level Accommodations Terms and conditions *Discounted group rate; limited offer. Rates are per person, based on double occupancy except where noted, and in U.S. dollars. Galapagos: Single reservations are $6,995; availability limited. Internal airfare between the mainland and the Galapagos Islands is included; airfare otherwise not included. Machu Picchu: Rate includes internal airfare between Lima and Cusco; airfare otherwise not included. Airfare from Galapagos (Quito) to Machu Picchu (Lima), will be charged additionally at $690 per person. Single Machu Picchu rate is $4,495 in Standard accommodation; availability limited. For Machu Picchu, internal round-trip airfare between Lima and Cusco is included in the program rate; airfare otherwise is not included. **A complement to the educational component of this journey, Expedition Libraries are curated collections of useful resources and background reading tailored to this program. Place your deposit on or before the specified date, and one Expedition Library per room will be sent upon receipt of final payment. Libraries may be purchased; please call for details. Registration, Deposits and Final Payment. To confirm and secure your reservation, a deposit of $850 per person per program, a deposit for any extension(s), and any non-refundable advanced payments, payable by check, online check/ACH, money order, wire transfer of same day U.S. funds, or major credit card, is due at the time of registration. Final payment, including any extension(s) and optional(s), is payable by check, online check/ACH, money order, or wire transfer of same day U.S. funds ONLY and due no later than 90 days prior to the scheduled program departure date. If your reservation is made fewer than 90 days prior to departure, the entire cost of the program, including any extension(s) and optional(s), is due at the time of registration by check, money order, or wire transfer of same day U.S. funds ONLY. If final payment is not received by Orbridge at least 90 days prior to the scheduled program departure date, (a) the reservation is subject to a late payment fee equal to 2% (or the maximum legal rate, if less) of the total invoice amount, per week until paid in full, and (b) Orbridge may, at any time and with or without notice, cancel your reservation in its sole and absolute discretion. All payments we receive from you are herein defined as “Payments.” CST#2098750-40 WST#602828994 Cancellations and Refunds. All cancellations must be submitted to Orbridge in writing and will be subject to a cancellation fee (“Cancellation Fee”) as follows: (a) if the cancellation notice is received by Orbridge 151 or more days prior to the scheduled departure date, the cancellation fee will be $500 per person per program, $300 per person per extension, and any non-refundable advance payment(s); (b) if the cancellation notice is received by Orbridge between 150 and 91 days prior to the scheduled departure date the cancellation fee will be forfeiture of the full deposit per person per program including any extension(s) and non-refundable payment(s); (c) if the cancellation notice is received by Orbridge 90 or fewer days prior to the scheduled departure date, the cancellation fee will be the full program price, including any extension(s) and non-refundable payments. Cancellation fees and terms for Optionals vary and are detailed separately. In addition to and not in lieu of the foregoing, a Cancellation Fee equal to 100% of the carrier charge applies to all non-refundable airfares due to your cancellation made at any time prior to the scheduled program departure date, as applicable. Refunds, if any, of any Payments in excess of the aggregate Cancellation Fee shall be processed within 30 calendar days of our receipt of your written notice. For complete Terms & Conditions, visit http://terms.orbridge.com Copyright © 2015 Orbridge, LLC | www.orbridge.com DART.GAL.MP.15 , Reservation Form For more information and to reserve online, visit alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel The Galapagos Islands OCTOBER 7–14, 2015 Machu Picchu, Cusco & the Sacred Valley OCTOBER 14 -19, 2015 Option 1: Reserve online now at The Galapagos Islands alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel + Machu Picchu Extension or call (866) 639-0079. OCTOBER 7–19, 2015 Discounted Alumni Rate: Star ting from $3,995* per person Standard Rate: From $4,399 Alumni savings: more than $800 per couple ($850 per person deposit) Discounted Alumni Rate: Star ting from $2,995* per person Standard Rate: From $3,599 Alumni savings: up to $1,200 per couple ($850 per person deposit) Discounted Alumni Rate: Star ting from $6,990* per person Standard Rate: From $7,998 Alumni savings: up to $1,000 per couple Plus $690 each for internal air fare from Quito to Lima. ($1,350 per person deposit) Option 2: Secure your reservation with a deposit charged to now the credit To make your reservation or for acard complete list of accommodations, options, rates, or with a check payable to: and below, complete itinerary details, visit alumni.dartmouth.edu/travel or call (866) 639-0079. Orbridge, Or secure yourLLC. reservation by returning this form with your deposit. Guest Information: Guest #1 (as printed on passport): _____________________________________________Class Year __________ Guest #2 (as printed on passport): _____________________________________________Class Year __________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________________________State:_____________ZIP:_____________________ Email:________________________________Phone:___________________ Alt. Phone:___________________ Category Preference (if applicable): 1st choice _____________________ 2nd choice______________________ Deposit: (#) _______ guests joining program = Total deposit: $ _________________ Deposit Payment: Check enclosed Online Check/ACH MasterCard/Visa American Express Discover Card #:_____________________________________________Exp. date: _______________ CVV:____________ Name (as printed on card): _______________________________________________________________________ Billing address (if different from above): ___________________________________________________________ City:___________________________________________State:_______________ZIP: ______________________ I/we have read, understand, and agree to the full Terms & Conditions at http://terms.orbridge.com and detailed in program document s; and that Orbridge LLC is authorized to charge my credit card above and/or take my/our deposit for this program. Signature:__________________________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Mail or fax reservation form and deposit to: Orbridge P.O. Box 10339, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Fax: (206) 452-5655 oct 7-14, 2015 DART.GAL.MP.MM.15 Dale Turner is a Teme-Augama Anishnabi from Lake Temagami, Ontario in Canada. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from McGill University in Montreal and is currently an associate professor of government and Native American studies at Dartmouth College. He works in political theory and focuses on the rights of indigenous peoples and tribal sovereignty. His first book is titled This is Not a Peace Pipe: Towards an Indigenous Philosophy, which was published by The University of Toronto Press. He was the research associate for the two co-directors of research for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. The current focus of his research is on Indigenous politics in constitutional democracies and is working on a book manuscript tentatively titled The Politics of Indigeneity. Professor Dale Turner Dartmouth Host: Machu Picchu, Cusco & the Sacred Valley oct 14-19, 2015 The Galapagos Islands Dartmouth Alumni Travel Suite 103 6068 Blunt Alumni Center Hanover, NH 03755-4003 Details Inside SPeCIAL ALUMNI RATe 1,200 PER COUPLE $ SAVe UP TO Reserve your space by March 27, 2015** and receive a FRee orbridge expedition Library. See inside for more details.