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1 $500 air credit See inside Tropical Islands, Rain Forests & Ancient Sites of Central America Aboard the 130-Guest Yorktown February 15 22, 2014

2 Dear Traveler, The Atlantic coastlines of Guatemala and Honduras, as well as Belize, remain among the least explored and developed areas of Central America. Here you will find turquoise waters, pristine and uncrowded beaches, and off-lying islands and cays surrounded by spectacular coral reefs. But travel inland not far from the coast and you will experience the beauty of the rain forest and its rich wildlife. Also to be found are fascinating ancient Maya sites, remnants of one of the most brilliant pre-columbian civilizations in the Americas. All of these wonders, and more, are featured in our cruise to Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. Enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the crystalline waters of the seldom-visited Cayos Cochinos, a remote archipelago of lush, tiny islands and islets; hiking through Pico Bonito National Park, an extensive rain forest; exploring mangrove lagoons, watching for howler and spider monkeys and colorful tropical birds; and searching for the ancient Maya in Quirigua and Lubaantun. Our ship, Yorktown, is not much bigger than a private yacht, and it accommodates no more than 130 guests. You ll discover that aboard a small ship you can sail to unspoiled, out-of-the-way bays, islands, coral reefs, and villages that are not accessible to passengers of mega-cruise liners. And when we go ashore, you ll find that traveling in a small group lets you get a sense of the place and the people who live there. We call this style of traveling the small-ship experience, and once you have tried it, you will never want to go on a mega-cruise again. This winter, join us aboard Yorktown on a voyage of discovery to the unspoiled coral reefs, the lush rain forests, and the fascinating ancient sites of Central America. Sincerely, Margaret M. Betchart President, Betchart Expeditions Inc. For AAAS Travels, ACS & Sigma Xi Expeditions P.S. The inclusion of a $500 air credit makes this unique cruise even more enticing. Register early to reserve the cabin category of your choice. This page: Enjoying snorkeling, with the Yorktown nearby

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4 An Uncommon Small-Ship Cruise Lubaantun, a sprawling ancient Maya center in Belize Discover the Ancient Maya The pre-columbian Maya created the greatest civilization of Mesoamerica. They excelled in architecture, sculpture, and painting. They were masters of mathematics and astronomy. They had a 365-day calendar and hieroglyphic writing. Their soaring stepped pyramids, vast plazas, and incredibly intricate carved stelae and altars rank among the marvels of the New World. For 650 years the Maya flourished in Central America, but in the eighth and ninth centuries, the great Mayan centers declined, and large-scale architectural construction ceased. This voyage takes you to ancient sites that reveal the brilliance and the sophistication of the ancient Maya. Lubaantun in Belize has 18 plazas and three ball courts, as well homes and stepped pyramids. From the summit of the tallest pyramid you can see the Caribbean Sea, 20 miles away. In Guatemala s Quirigua, archaeologists uncovered massive stelae, obelisks, and altars, all elaborately carved with images of gods, portraits of kings, and images of sacred animals. These sculptures are masterworks from the golden age of the Maya. The Emerald Forest Honduras s Pico Bonito National Park preserves a world the ancient Maya would have known monkeys and tropical birds in the treetops, armadillos scurrying through the undergrowth, otters floating on their backs in the rivers. Nearby is the Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge, which was created originally to protect manatees but has become a vital habitat for an incredible variety of birds, including green kingfishers, boat-billed herons, laughing falcons, and blue-winged teals. You can explore these emerald paradises on foot, by raft, or by kayak. The Islands Beneath the waves lies another world, waiting to be explored. From Snake Cays, Roatan, and Cayos Cochinos you will have an opportunity to experience a marine wonderland. Off Snake Cays, snorkelers and divers enter the habitat of sand dollars, octopus, barracudas, spotted eagle rays, and sea urchins. Just off shore from Roatan is a magnificent reef that stretches for almost 70 miles. Here you ll find an abundance of tropical fish swimming amidst spectacular coral formations. Nearby Roatan is Cayos [4] For reservations or information, please contact Marisa Eide at (800)

5 Experience Our itinerary provides memorable snorkeling opportunities Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, Pico Bonito National Park Cochinos, an archipelago of tiny islands. The reefs are protected by the Honduran government, are off-limits to commercial divers and fishermen, and are considered one of the least disturbed marine ecosystems in the Americas. To explore the reef here is a once-ina-lifetime opportunity, never to be forgotten. A Small Shipboard Community of Like-Minded Travelers Meeting and mingling with your fellow guests is one of the greatest pleasures of the voyage. Our passengers tend to be well-traveled. They have successful careers, out-of-the-ordinary life experiences, and interesting stories to tell. They tend to be confident, outgoing, friendly. They enjoy exploring new places and making new friends. Aboard Yorktown, you are not an anonymous tourist lost in a crowd of strangers; you are a welcome member of a small shipboard community.

6 Travel in the Company of Experts These voyages feature an experienced team of expedition staff and lecturers naturalists, Mayanists, archaeologists, scientists, and leaders who are intimately familiar with our destinations. Through a series of lectures and informal discussions, they will introduce you to the culture, history, architecture, art, botany, birds, wildlife, and marine life of these unforgettable lands. Among the experts you may travel with are: Born and raised in England, Jonathan Green completed a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Geology and Geography. John is also an avid diver and accomplished photographer, and his photography has been published in numerous magazines and has been exhibited at the Natural History Museum of London. He has spent the last 20 years working as a diver, photographer, and naturalist in the Galapagos, Central America, Andes, Amazon, and Patagonia. A spotted stingray swimming off the coast of Belize Chris Harbard is a well-known British ornithologist and conservationist who, after 24 years working with the world s largest bird conservation organization, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, now works as a freelance author, editor, broadcaster and lecturer. He writes for Birdwatch magazine and is also an occasional contributor to BBC radio. Additionally, he edits the Birdwatchers Guides series, whose books include Birdwatch, Songbirds, A Birdwatcher s Quizbook, and A First Guide to Birdwatching. Although Chris s main area of interest is birds, especially seabirds, he also enjoys a range of other wildlife such as butterflies, dragonflies, and plants. Sandra Noble is Executive Director Emerita of the Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, Inc., which provides grants and research materials for anyone interested in the ancient cultures of Mesoamerica. Dr. Noble earned her Ph.D. in Maya Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver. She taught courses about Mesoamerica, the Maya, and the Aztecas at UBC, at Emily Carr University of Art & Design, and more recently at the College of Central Florida, Citrus Campus. Cruise Director Temu Nana is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He has traveled extensively throughout the world, including all parts of Caribbean. After graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Theatre Performance, he moved to New York and joined Travel Dynamics International, working for several years both in the office and in the field. On the Yorktown, Temu has led several recent cruises to Belize and Guatemala, as well as a land excursion to Tikal. All expedition staff subject to change. [6] For reservations or information, please contact Marisa Eide at (800)

7 Howler monkeys in the rain forest

8 Itinerary Saturday, February 15, 2014 FLY FROM USA SAN PEDRO SULA PUERTO CORTES, Honduras EMBARK Arrive in San Pedro Sula. Transfer to Puerto Cortes to embark Yorktown. Sail in the evening. (D) Sunday, February 16 PUNTA GORDA LUBAANTUN SNAKE CAYS, Belize Arrive in the morning in Belize s Punta Gorda, a port town sited on sea cliffs. Drive inland to explore Lubaantun, a Late Classic Maya center that thrived between a.d. 730 and a.d Built on a ridge and surrounded by forest, Lubaantun s remains include five main plazas, eleven major structures, three ball courts, and other edifices. The visitor center displays artifacts excavated at the site. Spend the afternoon at the nearby Snake Cays, where we will enjoy swimming and snorkeling. (B, L, D) Monday, February 17 LA CEIBA, Honduras Friendly and bustling La Ceiba, built beneath the forested slopes of the Cordillera Nombre de Dios, will be our base for exploring the most important attractions of this region. Choices will include the Pico Bonito National Park, a vast rain forest with its 20 rivers and abundant wildlife, including howler and spider monkeys, armadillos, tigrillos, and many bird species; and the Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge, a major wetland and Sculpted stelae at the ancient Maya site of Quirigua, Guatemala [8] For reservations or information, please contact Marisa Eide at (800)

9 mangrove lagoon that is home to a rich wildlife. There will also be the opportunity to go rafting on the Cangrejal River and kayaking on the Cacao Lagoon. (B, L, D) Tuesday, February 18 ROATAN, Bay Islands Spend the day on Roatan, the main island of Honduras s Bay Islands. Roatan s glory is its superb beaches and reef that stretches for almost 70 miles, providing unparalleled swimming and snorkeling opportunities. Our exploration of Roatan includes visits to the Institute for Marine Sciences, with its exhibitions of marine life and geology of the island, the Carambola Botanical Gardens, whose native trails are lined with tropical plants and flowers, and the Tropical Treasures Bird Park, which is home to scarlet macaws, toucans, parrots, and other birds. And we will enjoy swimming at the white beaches of the West End and snorkeling at the surrounding reef. (B, L, D) Wednesday, February 19 TRUJILLO In 1502, Columbus landed at the spot where Trujillo was founded 22 years later, becoming one of the earliest Spanish settlements in Central America. Explore Trujillo and some of its colonial buildings, including the 16 th -century Santa Barbara Fortress, which overlooks the sea. Also visit the Campo del Mar Nature Park, with its native flora and fauna, and enjoy swimming and snorkeling at the beautiful white-sand beach that lines the park. For the more adventurous, there will be opportunities to discover the area s wildlife by exploring the Guaymoreto Lagoon, with its boardwalk that meanders along the mangroves, and the Capiro y Calentura National Park on Mt. Calentura, which looms some 4,000 feet above Trujillo. (B, L, D) Thursday, February 20 CAYOS COCHINOS Call at the unspoiled Cayos Cochinos (Hog Islands), consisting of two small islands and thirteen tiny, lush islets that are a protected marine park. Swim and snorkel in the crystal clear water that surrounds this small archipelago. Also hike on Cochinos Mayor, the main islet in the group. On the nearby Cayo Chachahuate visit the small Garifuna village, where we will be greeted by a traditional drumming and dancing ceremony. (B, L, D) Trujillo and the Spanish Empire On August 14, 1502, during his fourth and final voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus sailed into the Bay of Trujillo on the coast of what is today Honduras and went ashore the first time he had set foot on the mainland of the Americas. He claimed the territory for Spain, but years would pass before the Spanish attempted to colonize the area. In 1524, Hernan Cortez had conquered the Aztecs and established himself in Tenochtitlan modern-day Mexico City and desired a new settlement on the Caribbean. Cortez sent his cousin, Francisco de las Casas, to the area where Columbus had landed more than 20 years earlier. Las Casas noted the location s large natural harbor, ideal for ships, and established the town of Trujillo in its current location. Throughout the 16 th and 17 th centuries, gold and silver mined in the interior of Central America was sent by pack mules to Trujillo for shipment to Spain. The presence of so much gold and silver attracted pirates, as well as Spain s rivals the Dutch, the French, and the English, all of whom raided Trujillo. To protect the town, the Fortress of Santa Barbara was constructed on the hill overlooking the harbor. In spite of the fort, Trujillo still attracted raiders. In the 18 th century, Spain abandoned the town and it remained virtually uninhabited until the 1820s, when Spain s empire in Central America began to crumble and new, independent nations were born. Marisa@betchartexpeditions.com [9]

10 Friday, February 21 SANTO TOMAS DE CASTILLA, Guatemala QUIRIGUA PUERTO CORTES, Honduras Yorktown will dock in the morning at Guatemala s port town of Santo Tomas de Castilla, set at the head of spacious Amatique Bay. Drive to Quirigua, an ancient Maya center that was founded around 200 a.d., and flourished in the eighth century a.d. when it embarked on a major construction program. Quirigua, set in its exquisite location in the rain forest, is famous for its huge stelae and altars that are covered with some of the finest carvings in the Maya world. Alternatively, visit the Castillo de San Felipe, a well preserved fortress built by the Spanish in the 17 th century. Return to the ship and spend the afternoon cruising to Puerto Cortes, where Yorktown will arrive in the evening. (B, L, D) The Rain Forests of Honduras Honduras has been described as a biodiversity hotspot, with approximately 110 species of mammals, 700 species of birds, and 250 species of reptiles and amphibians. But as fascinating as this wildlife may be, the plant life of the Honduras rain forests with thousands of types of plants, including 630 varieties of orchids play a vital role in the well-being of the planet. Rain forests absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. They stabilize climate, produce rain, and protect against flood and soil erosion. They are home to rare plants and wild creatures, as well as ancient tribal societies. And some plants from the rain forest have proven to have medicinal properties. For example, treatments for respiratory illnesses are derived from the trumpet tree, compounds from the clavillia plant kill viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, and the root of the suma plant lowers blood cholesterol. During our cruise, we will have the opportunity to explore this lush and fascinating world. Saturday, February 22 PUERTO CORTES DISEMBARK SAN PEDRO SULA FLY TO USA Disembark and transfer to the airport in San Pedro Sula for return flights. (B) Cayos Cochinos, Honduras [10] For reservations or information, please contact Marisa Eide at (800)

11 Optional Pre-Cruise Extension to Copan Day 1 FLY FROM USA SAN PEDRO SULA COPAN, honduras Arrive at the San Pedro Sula airport and transfer to Copan, stopping for lunch en route. Check into the Hotel Marina Copan and attend a welcome briefing followed by dinner. (L, D) Day 2 COPAN Copan is estimated to have been settled as early as 2000 b.c. and was the largest and most influential city in the region during the Maya Classical period, a.d Astronomy and art flourished at Copan, and the intricately-carved limestone structures are the most sophisticated of any pre-columbian civilization. Visit the Acropolis; the Ball Court; the Ceremonial Plaza flanked with stelae; the Hieroglyphic Stairway, with more than a thousand glyphs that together constitute the longest known Mayan inscription; and the Jaguar Stairway, with sculpted figures of jaguars originally inlaid with black obsidian. Also visit the site museum, containing an excellent display of jade, ceramics, obsidian knives, and figurines of the Maya. After lunch, continue with your exploration of Copan or visit to the Macaw Mountain Bird Park, a hillside nature reserve featuring large bird enclosures housing a wide selection of rescued rare and endangered parrot species from northern Central America. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Overnight at the Hotel Marina Copan. (B, L, D) Day 3 COPAN PUERTO CORTES EMBARK YORKTOWN After breakfast depart for Puerto Cortes, visiting El Rastrojon a Maya site recently uncovered by Harvard University. This important archaeological site was built around the post-classic period of Copan and includes several structures strategically built on a hill that overlooks the entrance to the Copan Valley. Arrive in Puerto Cortes in the late afternoon and embark Yorktown. (B, L, D) Rates and inclusions: Two-night stay at the Hotel Marina Copan; daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner; transfer from the airport to the hotel in Copan; all excursions as described in itinerary; entrance fees, transport, and guides; transfer to Puerto Cortes for embarkation. Rate: $935 per person, double occupancy Single supplement: $225 [11]

12 Yorktown Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of Central America s Caribbean coast. Built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, Yorktown flies the American flag and is staffed by friendly and experienced American officers and crew. With a draft of only nine feet, Yorktown is able to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. The ship s cuisine, served in a dining room large enough to accommodate all guests at once, incorporates local flavors and culinary traditions. Accommodating only 130 guests in 65 exterior cabins, Yorktown enjoys an atmosphere of warm and relaxed informality that endears it to repeat and new guests alike. Life aboard Yorktown Life aboard Yorktown is relaxed and informal, and dress is always casual. Guests discover soon after settling in that the ship s design fosters a sense of community and shared enterprise. Most cabins have large picture windows, and each is furnished with comfortable beds, a writing desk, ample storage, a clock/ radio/cd player, and has a private bathroom. Your cabin is the perfect place for peace and quiet and for private rest and reflection. But you will want to spend most of your time in one of Yorktown s inviting common areas. The Lounge, never more than two decks away (Yorktown has no elevator), is the hub of shipboard activity the place to read, to converse with fellow travelers, to attend lectures and concerts, to enjoy a cocktail as the pianist performs on the ship s Steinway piano, or simply to enjoy unobstructed views of the passing scene. The Sun Deck affords similar opportunities to read and relax in the open air. Yorktown s inviting Dining Room [12] For reservations or information, please contact Marisa Eide at (800)

13 Most cabins feature a picture window Yorktown s spacious Lounge is surrounded by windows Enjoying an alfresco snack Cheerful bathrooms are appointed with fine toiletries Details of the comfortable Lounge Relaxing on Yorktown s Sun Deck Marisa@betchartexpeditions.com [13]

14 PROGRAM INCLUSIONS Cruise aboard the 130-guest Yorktown Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner Complete program of tours and excursions Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying study leaders and naturalists Experienced Travel Dynamics International tour staff Courteous pre-departure services including comprehensive trip documentation Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program arrival and departure dates Gratuities to guides and drivers NOT INCLUDED: Airfare other than credit specified below; port taxes and charges; luggage and trip cancellation insurance; alcoholic beverages other than wine and beer with lunch and dinner; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and Internet service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel deck plan SUN DECK L47 L45 L43 L48 L46 L44 P75 P73 P76 P74 PROMENADE DECK LOUNGE DECK MAIN DECK L41 L39 L37 L35 L33 L31 L29 L27 L42 P71 P69 P67 P65 P63 P61 P72 P70 P68 P66 P64 P62 L40 L38 L36 L34 L32 L30 DINING ROOM Cruise and Land Rates P59 P60 L28 S79 S77 S80 S78 P57 P55 P53 P51 P49 P58 P56 P54 P52 P50 OBSERVATION LOUNGE M25M23 M21M19M17M15 M11 M24M22 M20M18 M16M14 M12 M26 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY category description rate E D Outside cabins with two lower beds, two portholes, and private bathroom. Cabins M11-M17 Outside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, and private bathroom. Cabins L43-L48 $3,995 $4,695 C B Outside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, and private bathroom. Cabins P49-P76 Outside cabins with two lower beds, picture window, and private bathroom. Cabins M18-M26 $5,495 $6,195 $500 AIR CREDIT An air credit of $500 per person will apply and will be deducted from the listed Cruise and Land Rates. For assistance with flights, you may contact Marisa Eide at (800) or Marisa@betchartexpeditions.com. A AA S Outside cabins with two lower beds, picture window, and private bathroom. Cabins L29-L42 Outside cabins with two lower beds that can convert to a queen bed, picture window, and private bathroom. Cabins L27, L28, P59*, P60 *P59 s two lower beds cannot be converted. Superior outside cabins with walk-out balcony, full-size bed, private bathroom, and mini-refrigerator. Cabins S77-S80 Port Taxes & Charges: $250 per person SINGLE RATES A limited number of cabins for solo travelers are available in Category C - A at a supplement of $1,295. $6,995 $7,695 $8,395 [14] For reservations or information, please contact Marisa Eide at (800)

15 The 17 th -century Castillo de San Felipe guards Guatemala s Lake Izabal general information Payment Schedule: A deposit of $750 per person is required to reserve your space on the tour. For your convenience, you may charge your deposit to your American Express, Visa, Discover, or MasterCard. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Credit cards are not accepted for final payment. However, personal checks are accepted for both deposits and final payment. Cancellations & Refunds: All cancellations are subject to a $400 per person fee. Cancellations received days prior to departure will be assessed a penalty equal to 50% of the total program cost per person. Cancellations received within 60 days of departure are subject to 100% cancellation penalties. Insurance: We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance, which is available for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is also recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement. Itinerary: The itinerary, accommodations, and arrangements are subject to change at the discretion of Travel Dynamics International Ltd. Responsibility: Please read carefully the following terms and conditions, which constitute the sole, legally enforceable agreements between the passenger and Travel Dynamics International Ltd. and the tour s sponsoring organization. The passenger is also advised to review his/her separate ticket passage contract with the vessel s owner/operator, which will constitute the sole, legally enforceable terms of carriage for this cruise and is available on request from Travel Dynamics International Ltd. Travel Dynamics International Ltd. and the tour s sponsoring organization act solely as agents for the passenger with respect to all transportation, hotel and other tour arrangements. 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In the event of cancellation, delay or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall have the option of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be offered by us, or else, receiving a refund of as much of such advance tour expenditures as we are able to recover on the passenger s behalf from carriers, third-party tour vendors, etc., but, we shall not have any obligation or liability to the passenger beyond the foregoing. We reserve the right to make alterations to the tour s itinerary and to substitute hotels, ships, or lecturers if this is required. We reserve the right to cancel, delay, or reschedule any tour prior to departure, and, so long as this is not due to any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid to that point if he/she so desires. No refund shall be made for any unused portion of any tour. 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I understand that final payment is due ninety (90) days prior to departure and is payable by check only. Please make check payable to and mail with this registration form to: Betchart Expeditions Inc. Trust Account Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA o AmEx o Discover o Visa o MasterCard No. Exp. 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Please select cabin category in order of preference: S AA A B C D E o Twin Beds o Double Bed o Single Occupancy o Share (cannot be guaranteed) Membership (please circle): AAAS ACS SIGMA XI PLANETARY SOCIETY Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. First Last A age Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. First Last A age Address City/State/Zip Telephone (day) (evening) Each participant must sign below: I/We have read the General Information section and agree to its terms. SignaturE SignaturE BTEX14608 Date Date [15]

16 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Travel Dynamics Int l Explore Tropical Islands, Rain Forests, and Ancient Sites of Central America on an Uncommon Cruise $500 AIR CREDIT See inside Roatan, Honduras Spider monkey The Yorktown was Proudly Built in the USA, Flies the American Flag & is Operated by an All-American Crew For reservations or information, please contact Marisa Eide at (800) or via at Marisa@betchartexpeditions.com BTEX14608