CANAL TO CUBA. Join Me in Cuba! WITH PANAMA, COSTA RICA & COLOMBIA. April 5-20, Days Aboard the Hebridean Sky

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1 CANAL TO CUBA WITH PANAMA, COSTA RICA & COLOMBIA April 5-20, Days Aboard the Hebridean Sky Join Me in Cuba! Havana Playa Largo Cienfuegos Maria la Gorda CUBA Isla de la Juventud CARIBBEAN SEA Isla de Providencia (Colombia) Portobelo COSTA RICA PA C I F I C OCEAN Puerto Limon PANAMA CANAL San Blas Archipelago Panama City PANAMA Isla Coiba Playa Del Muerto Are you ready to snorkel with tropical fish and experience the culture of the Emberá community? Join me aboard the 104-guest Hebridean Sky as we embark on all-inclusive journey with Zegrahm Expeditions. Cruise between two bucket list locations the famed Panama Canal and the cobbled streets of Old Havana with stops along the way at Colombia s rarely-visited Isla de Providencia and Costa Rica s wildlife-filled waterways. Zegrahm is an excellent option for travelers who enjoy the enriching experience of exploring remote corners of the world in the company of world-class experts. For over 25 years, Zegrahm has built a reputation on crafting unique itineraries that take travelers beyond the destination, immersing them in the history and culture of each country, and this expedition is no different. YOUR PHOTO Call [Your Name] at [Your Agency] for more information. I m looking forward to hosting you! P.S. Groups of six or more can save 10%!

2 KEEL-BILLED TOUCAN SAN BLAS Jack S. Grove PLAYA LARGA Itinerary Tuesday, April 10 Based on the expeditionary nature of our trips, there may be ongoing enhancements to this itinerary. During your daylight transit, the Hebridean Sky gracefully navigates the dramatic Gaillard Cut, Gatun Lake, and the canal s three mighty locks. Relax on deck and enjoy a historical perspective as you follow this famed waterway to the Atlantic. DAYLIGHT TRANSIT OF THE PANAMA CANAL Thursday, April 5, 2018 DEPART USA / PANAMA CITY, PANAMA Board your independent flight and transfer to our Le Meridien Panama for dinner and overnight. Friday, April 6 PANAMA CITY / EMBARK HEBRIDEAN SK Y This morning enjoy a tour of this cosmopolitan city, with lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, board the Hebridean Sky. Saturday, April 7 ISLA COIBA, PANAMA Anchor off Isla Coiba for an exploration of one of the largest marine parks in the world. Zodiacs take you on excursions along wild shores and bring you to secluded beaches. On nature hikes search for more than 130 species of birds, including red-legged honeycreepers, crimson-backed tanagers, and brilliantly colored lance-tailed manakins. Snorkeling is excellent, as Coiba is also the site of a large coral reef where a convergence of currents reveals an array of eastern tropical Pacific marine life. Sunday, April 8 AT SEA Wednesday, April 11 SAN BLAS ARCHIPELAGO The San Blas Archipelago is a group of over 350 islands stretching for 200 miles along Panama s east coast. Largely roadless, and many ringed with reefs, they vary in size from tiny uninhabited islets with few palm trees to larger islands clad in jungle. San Blas is also home to the Kuna Indians, a semiautonomous tribe still practicing the traditions of their ancestors, including the crafting of molas, brightly colored, appliquéd fabrics. Meet the Kuna, learn about their culture, and admire or purchase molas. In the afternoon land at Holandes Caye to snorkel in the inviting waters. Thursday, April 12 PORTOBELO / COLON This morning disembark in the historic town of Portobelo, one of Spain s most important strongholds in the Americas during colonial times. Visit Forts San Geronimo and Santiago de la Gloria, as well as the Church of San Felipe. DARIÉN Enjoy a relaxing day at sea and attend lectures from our experts. Monday, April 9 Panama s remote Darién Province is one of Central America s last unspoiled regions. This morning enter Emberá Indian territory as you land on Playa del Muerto. Enjoy warm welcomes from the Emberá community of Playa Muerto, where you ll learn about their traditional way of life and enjoy a lively dance performance. Paulina Grove PLAYA DEL MUERTO, DARIÉN PROVINCE Z E G R A H M E X P E D I T I O N S C A N A L T O C U B A W I T H PA N A M A, C O S TA R I C A & C O LO M B I A < 2 >

3 CIENFUEGOS Tuesday, April 17 ISLA DE LA JUVENTUD This beautiful island offers breathtaking beaches, lush forests, and excellent snorkeling and diving. Join naturalists on walks to search for indigenous flora and fauna, explore the rich marine environment, or simply relax, and soak in your surroundings on a white-sand beach. Sergey Suhanov Friday, April 13 PUERTO LIMÓN / TORTUGUERO CANALS, COSTA RICA Board shallow-draft boats today for an excursion among the Tortuguero Canals, home to 2,000 plant species, more than 400 species of birds, and 13 of Costa Rica s 16 endangered mammals. During your exploration of the raffia-lined waterways, you may spy sloths; howler and capuchin monkeys; wood storks, bare-throated tiger herons, roseate spoon-bills, Montezuma oropendolas, and ringed kingfishers; and crocodiles, caimans, turtles, iguanas, as well as the Jesus Christ lizard, so named for its unique ability to run across water. Return to the ship for lunch and set sail for Colombia. Saturday, April 14 ISLA DE PROVIDENCIA, COLOMBIA Far from mainland Colombia, rarely-visited Isla de Providencia is a warm and friendly, English-speaking island with the nostalgic feel of the Caribbean of yesteryear. An island tour takes you to a parochial school and other points of interest ashore. Or, venture out to snorkel among a variety of fish that populate the island s coral reef. Sunday, April 15 AT SEA Attend lectures on the region s history and wildlife or simply relax on deck. Monday, April 16 CIENFUEGOS, CUBA / PLAYA LARGA With its French spirit and fabulous setting along Cuba s most spectacular bay, Cienfuegos has earned UNESCO status for its outstanding architecture, which you will discover on a guided walking tour. Then depart overland for the UNESCOdesignated Zapata Wetland region. View some of the local wildlife at the Fiesta Campesina zoo-park before touring the Playa Giron (Bay of Pigs) Museum, located at the site of the unsuccessful military invasion by US-backed anti-castro forces in April Wednesday, April 18 MARIA LA GORDA Isolated Maria La Gorda is one of the most diverse biological regions in the world home to a variety of different natural habitats, including coral reefs, beaches, mangroves, scrublands, and evergreen forests with more than 170 species of birds and dozens of reptile and mammal species. Spend the morning snorkeling over pristine reefs and searching for wildlife on nature walks. Thursday, April 19 HAVANA / DISEMBARK Disembark after breakfast and get acquainted with Old Havana a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a walking tour. After lunch make a stop at El Floridita Bar, the birthplace of the daiquiri and one of Hemingway s favorite watering holes. This evening, climb into one of Havana s vintage cars for a stylish ride to Rio Mar for dinner, then enjoy a performance at the legendary Buena Vista Social Club. Check in to the five-star Meliá Cohiba, which overlooks the city s famous three-milelong Malecón, for dinner and overnight. Friday, April 20 HAVANA / USA Transfer to the airport for your independent homeward flight, arriving in the USA the same day. Flight Information You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/panama City and Havana/home city. Please contact our in-house Air Department for information on the charter flight, fare quotes, reservations, or other air-related questions. Jack S. Grove ZEGRAHM EXPEDITIONS CANAL TO CUBA WITH PANAMA, COSTA RICA & COLOMBIA < 3 >

4 The Hebridean Sky Deck Plan The all-suite, 104-guest Hebridean Sky is a spacious, yet intimate expedition vessel. Refurbished in 2016, her beautiful public spaces include a singlesitting dining room, spacious lounge, elegant bar, library, beauty salon, and sun deck. A fleet of Zodiac landing craft permits us to land anywhere nature or curiosity dictates. Each stateroom has an ocean view, an in-room music system, and en suite bathroom. Visit for more information about this ship. Rates CATEGORY 1 $13,980 CATEGORY 2 $14,980 CATEGORY 3 $16,780 CATEGORY 4 $17,880 CATEGORY 5 $19,480 CATEGORY 6 $21,980 OWNER S SUITE $26,380 Solo Travelers: No solo supplement in select categories (limited availability)! Save 5% when you combine this voyage with Circumnavigation of Cuba. Scuba Diving: Limited to 16 Advance Open Water (AOW) certified scuba divers. You must complete two open water dives within the 12 months prior to the trip s departure. INCLUDED: Daily activity options including cultural tours, nature walks, Zodiac cruises, snorkeling, and diving All gratuities All accommodations World-class lecture and expedition team All onboard meals and group meals ashore, including soft drinks, beer, and wine with lunch and dinner All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges Arrival and departure transfers on group dates Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear and reading materials Medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation insurance NOT INCLUDED: Airfare from your home city/panama City and Havana/home city Excess baggage charges Airport arrival and departure taxes Transfers for independent arrivals and departures Passport and/or visa fees Travel insurance Items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages (other than listed at left), and other incidentals /Internet/fax/telephone charges A 25% per person deposit will secure your space on this expedition. All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, quoted in US dollars, and must be paid in US dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. Please review our Terms & Conditions online at or call our office for a printed copy. ZEGRAHM EXPEDITIONS CANAL TO CUBA WITH PANAMA, COSTA RICA & COLOMBIA < 4 >

5 Featured Leader A team of experts will join you on this expedition. They will offer a comprehensive educational component to your adventure through lectures, guided tours, and informal discussions. Visit to read full leader biographies. MICHAEL MOORE (EXPEDITION LEADER) THREE-TOED SLOTH Daniel Gottlieb Rob Dunbar Greg Homel A Chicago native, Michael earned both his B.S. in biology and an M.S. degree in ecology, ethology, and evolution at the University of Illinois. Since then he has spent 10 years conducting research around the Pacific Rim, where he lived in the highlands of New Guinea, logged hundreds of hours beneath its waters working for conservation organizations, and taught field biology courses for the University of PNG. Michael s research around the world led him to a career as an expedition leader taking travelers from the equatorial forests of New Guinea to Alaska s arctic tundra and many places in between. Know Before You Go This trip will be conducted under a General License Humanitarian project (section ). Joe Valencic The climate varies for the countries in this region and you should be prepared for all types of weather. Temperatures can range from 60ºF to 90ºF. You will be visiting several tropical and rainforest areas and rain is a strong possibility. For most activities a moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb into and out of Zodiacs for snorkeling and diving activities and excursions ashore. Ashore, you must be able to walk moderate distances, unaided, over beaches and sometimes rough terrain, including steep and slippery trails. LOGO & PERSONALIZED CALL TO ACTION To reserve, visit or contact your travel consultant. < 5 >