HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2013 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM. PAPUA NEW GUINEA, YAP & PALAU Clipper Odyssey

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1 HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2013 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM PAPUA NEW GUINEA, YAP & PALAU Clipper Odyssey

2 PAPUA NEW GUINEA, YAP & PALAU: ABOARD THE CLIPPER ODYSSEY THIS FAR FRONTIER OF THE WESTERN TO BOOK A TRIP CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

3 SCHEDULE BY DAY USA Depart on your independent flight, losing a day as you cross the International Date Line. Brisbane, Australia / Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Arrive in Brisbane and connect with your flight to Port Moresby. Gather at your hotel for a welcome dinner and overnight. Port Moresby / Embark Clipper Odyssey After a morning at leisure and lunch at the hotel, enjoy a city tour, visiting the National Museum which exhibits one of the finest collections of primitive art in the world, including Sepik River carvings. You may also view, and purchase, fine-quality carvings and handicrafts at PNG Arts. This afternoon embark the Clipper Odyssey. Halioea Island, Suau Islands Enjoy a relaxing morning on board and attend informative lectures on the culture and natural history of the region. After lunch board Zodiacs to visit Halioea where you are warmly welcomed by dancers, local children, and fishermen in lakatois, small sailing canoes. Unique gravesites line the shore of the island; traditionally the dead were buried standing up, with their heads poking out of the ground and covered by clay pots. Later, enjoy your first opportunity to snorkel or dive in the warm waters of the Coral Sea. Kitava and Narutu Islands, Trobriand Islands The Trobriands are legendary for their yam cults, Kula Ring of trading, and overwhelming friendliness toward visitors. Go ashore on Kitava and visit the tidy village lined with fragrant frangipani trees. Dancers greet you with performances that are among the best of the South Pacific. Spend the afternoon at the nearby idyllic island of Narutu, with superb opportunities for snorkeling, diving, swimming, as well as beachcombing from the palm-lined, white-sand beach. Join naturalists for a hike where you may spot flying foxes, helmeted friarbirds, and channel-billed cuckoos. Iwa Island, Marshall Bennett Islands Approaching Iwa s beach, watch for traditional Kula Ring trading canoes and local fishermen in small outriggers. Ascend carved steps up a limestone cliff to a plateau for a tour through Iwa s three small villages: Oporo, Okaito, and Obomatu. Rabaul, East New Britain Island Six cone-shaped volcanoes, some of which are still active, ring Rabaul s dramatic flooded-caldera harbor. Visit the bubbling hot springs and take in magnificent views from Observatory Ridge. And, learn about the island s WWII history Rabaul was a Japanese stronghold under Admiral Yamamoto. Tonight attend an astonishing performance of the Baining tribe s fire dance. Tribe members in huge, magnificently crafted masks, leap and dance over crackling, red-hot coals in a centuries-old ritual to honor the local deity-spirits. Tingwon Islands Completely encircled by an oblong reef, few passenger vessels are able to visit this small group of islands. Land on a sandy beach this afternoon and meet the 350 inhabitants of charming Tingwon a picture-perfect village and enjoy their hospitality and dances. After your visit, snorkel or dive along the islets surrounding reef. Tsoi Islands Villagers warmly welcome you ashore with a cultural performance and dances accompanied by a superb local choir. Sample traditional foods, then take a walk around the island s perimeter to find orchids, butterflies, skinks, and birds along the way. On Tsoi Lik search for megapodes nesting along the sandy beach. After lunch your lecture series continues as you cruise toward Micronesia. Cruising the Pacific Ocean Enjoy a relaxing day at sea as lecturers enlighten you on the natural and cultural wonders that lie ahead. Satawal Island, Yap State, FSM This afternoon village maidens greet you and present a traditional welcome dance adorned in lava-lava skirts. Meet the men of Satawal, who still navigate their outrigger canoes without instruments, steering by the sun, stars, and swells. Ifalik Atoll This classic, tiny circular atoll represents the most authentic aspects of Micronesia s traditional state, Yap. The chiefs are intent upon maintaining cultural integrity motor-powered boats are banned within the lagoon, as are televisions in the village. After lyrical dances by grass-skirted women, you are free to wander and admire the island handicrafts, or perhaps visit one of the traditional thatched-roofed houses set under shady trees. In the afternoon choose to snorkel, dive, sail in one of the handsome large canoes, or go birding with our ornithologist. Sorol Island An idyllic, uninhabited island, Sorol offers shady groves of coconut palms bordering a crystal-clear lagoon. This afternoon explore the sandy beaches for nesting sooty terns and white-tailed tropicbirds, or slip into the warm waters for a snorkel or dive excursion. Ngulu Atoll Ngulu is a large, stunning atoll, its ring-shaped lagoon bordered by tiny islets with swaying palm trees and beaches that offer a nesting ground to sea turtles. Go ashore to meet with the chief and the small number of villagers living on Ngulu Island. Afterwards visit the nearby palm-clad sandy islets for nature walks, birding, snorkeling, and diving. FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/HAA/TRAVEL

4 Ngulu Atoll PUBLIC OF PALAU YAP STATE Satawal Island Koror (Malakal) Sorol Island Ifalik Atoll Koror, Republic of Palau / Disembark Lush, dense jungle covers these stunning islands, while underwater coral jungles boast more than 1,400 species of brilliantly-hued tropical fish. This morning take a leisurely hike to world-famous Jellyfish Lake for an extraordinary snorkeling experience. After centuries of biological isolation and subsequent evolution, the melonsized jellyfish that live here have lost their ability to sting. The afternoon is free to explore Koror, visit the Belau National Museum and the Coral Reef Center, or do a bit of souvenir shopping. After your final dinner on board disembark for a late evening transfer to the airport for your independent overnight flight. USA Arrive in the USA and continue with your homeward fl i g h t s. Papua New Guinea Optional Pre-Voyage Extension April 11 19, 2013 From spectacular lowland rain forests on the coastal plains to 15,000-foot-high peaks, Papua New Guinea is rightly called the land of the unexpected. The lush green canopy of the tropical rain forest of the highlands is home to 38 species of ornately plumaged birds of paradise and over 2,700 species of orchids; enjoy three nights here at the Ambua Lodge. Then, visit the Sepik region considered by museums and collectors as one of the best sources of primitive art in the world. Explore fascinating culture and villages along the Sepik River aboard the 18-passenger Sepik Spirit, a shallow draft vessel ideal for navigating the inland waterways. Price: $4,980 per person, double occupancy; $2,480 single supplement (limited number of singles available). Space is limited. Palau Optional Post-Voyage Extension May 2 5, 2013 Hailed as one of the seven underwater wonders of the world, Palau s highlights include both marine marvels as well as a rich cultural legacy of early island trade and commerce. Stay at the luxurious oceanside Palau Pacific Resort and explore the amazing underwater realm which boasts more than 1,400 species of fish in spectacular and legendary sites. In addition, enjoy a kayaking expedition among Palau s hidden network of marine lakes, mangrove channels, and tropical beaches, complete with a picnic lunch. Price: $2,480 per person, double occupancy; $890 single supplement (limited number of singles available). Space is limited. Note: For terms and conditions, air fare, and cancellation policies, please refer to the main voyage. DETAILS PACIFIC OCEAN Ship size: 110 passengers PAPUA NEW GUINEA Tari Mount Hagen Port Moresby Pricing: Per person, double occupancy. Category 1...$10,980 Category 2...$11,980 Category 3...$12,980 Category 4...$14,380 Category 5...$15,780 Category 6...$17,280 Suite...$20,680 Single / Cat 2...$14,980 Single / Cat 3...$16,280 Single / Cat 4...$17,980 Limited singles available at the rate above. Additional singles available at 1.6 the share rate (suites not applicable). EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Tingwon Islands Rabaul Flight from USA via Brisbane NEW BRITAIN TROBRIAND ISLANDS SUAU ISLANDS Tsoi Islands Halioea Island MARSHALL BENNETT ISLANDS Iwa Island Kitava & Narutu SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN ers including a Harvard lecturer. endemics, such as the megapode. intricate dances. islands in Melanesia and Micronesia, ensuring that you will Palau have to offer.

5 CLIPPER ODYSSEY YEAR CONSTRUCTION: 1989 OVERALL LENGTH: 335 feet MAXIMUM PASSENGERS: 110 FLAG: Bahamas DECK PLAN SHIP FACILITIES Lounge, outside bar and pool, opening seating restaurant, gym, elevator, massage room, library. CABIN AMENITIES Outside views, spacious queen- or twinbed(s), sitting area, bathroom with small tub and shower, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music system, an intercom system for announcements, wardrobe, safe, minibar/ refrigerator, TV, hair dryer. SUITE: Bridge Deck; 308 sq. ft., balcony, CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck; average 230 sq. ft., balcony, CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck; average 230 sq. ft., CATEGORY 4: Lido Deck; average 180 sq. ft., CATEGORY 3: Main Deck; average 180 sq. ft., CATEGORY 2: Main Deck; average 180 sq. ft., CATEGORY 1: A-Deck Deck; average 180 sq. ft., 2 portholes 16 inches in diameter BRIDGE DECK POOL LIDO BAR LIDO DECK LIBRARY MAIN DECK A-DECK LIDO LOUNGE MAIN LOUNGE DINING ROOM GYM PROMENADE SHOP ELEVATOR ELEVATOR PROMENADE ELEVATOR ELEVATOR RECEPTION SUITE INFIRMARY BRIDGE MAIN LOUNGE CATEGORY 6 CABIN DINING ROOM INCLUDED: All gratuities; accommodations in hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; arrival and departure transfers on group dates; services of the expedition staff, including lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; $50,000 in emergency medical evacuation insurance provided by HAA and $75,000 in emergency medical evacuation insurance provided by Zegrahm Expeditions.* NOT INCLUDED: All air transportation (except where listed above); excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; baggage/trip cancellation insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, /internet/fax/ telephone charges. RESERVATIONS, DEPOSITS, & FINAL PAYMENT: To reserve a space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person. Please either call us at or or fill out and mail or fax the registration form found in the back of this brochure. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Payment terms will be sent to you with your reservation confirmation from our partner tour operator. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: All cancellations must be made in writing to the Harvard Alumni Association and are subject to a $750 nonrefundable administrative fee. Cancellation fees increase as the trip departure date approaches. Please refer to the full terms and conditions at travel/trips/papuanewguinea-yap-palau-2013 CHANGES IN ITINERARY AND COSTS: The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of HAA Travels and the tour operator. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfare and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge. INSURANCE: We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by the HAA upon confirmation. RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of HAA and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available trips/papuanewguinea-yap-palau If you are not able to access the Internet, please call HAA Travels at or DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. HAA Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change. All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. *These policies will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. All coverages may not be available in all states.

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