WONDERS OF JAPAN CRUISE

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1 BookbyAug31and Save up to $6,000 per Stateroom 2018 WONDERS OF JAPAN CRUISE / abercrombiekent.com 1

2 we marveled at Japan s tranquil beauty, found at every turn / abercrombiekent.com

3 Dear Traveller, Backed by a cruising legacy that spans more than 25 years, our Wonders of Japan Cruise affords a privileged opportunity to ply eastern waters and visit the country s most fascinating locales in intimate company aboard exclusively chartered, all-balcony L Austral. What truly sets this breathtaking journey apart, however, is the singular local insight you receive from our knowledgeable local guides and our award-winning A&K enrichment experts, both on board and ashore. They bring this timeless destination to light through a daily array of excursion opportunities that let you experience Japan in a way that matches your interests. Whether you opt to explore gardens in Takamatsu alongside a resident horticulturalist or join a historian in the rarely visited, ancient trading post of Karatsu, the nuances of soul-stirring Japan are endlessly inspiring and enriching. We look forward to sharing this captivating corner of the world with you, as only A&K can. Geoffrey Kent Founder, Chairman & CEO Abercrombie & Kent on Instagram Appreciate landscapes and historic architecture in Osaka Book by Aug 31 and Save up to $6,000 per Stateroom Offer is subject to availability and limited to single or double occupancy bookings in Stateroom Categories 1-3 made by Aug 31, / abercrombiekent.com 1

4 CRUISE THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN WITH THE FOREMOST EXPERTS Experience enchanting, magical Japan from its timeless mountain villages to its delicate cuisine, distinctive architecture and graceful gardens on a comprehensive cruise led by our top-notch team. Why Cruise Japan with A&K? Our all-inclusive journey to Japan is the most comprehensive available, taking in both the must-sees and off-the-beaten-path treasures. Your home on the water is exclusively chartered, all-balcony L Austral we deliberately limit her complement to 199 guests (other operators welcome upward of 250) in order to ensure the best onboard experience possible. As each inspiring day comes to a close, retire to a first-in-class, all-balcony stateroom or suite, an unbeatable 1 to 1.3 personnel-to-guest ratio ensuring your every need is promptly met. Witness the stunning Heian Shrine in Kyoto It s not just the comfortable accommodations and attentive service that sets your cruise apart. You explore the archipelago s marvels authentically, going beyond bustling Tokyo and shrine-dotted Kyoto to experience the Land of the Rising Sun in all its breadth and grandeur as only Abercrombie & Kent can reveal it. A Choice of Inspiring Shore Excursions When you disembark, choose from up to three comprehensive and immersive shore excursions each and every day. Focused on an array of interests, each excursion has been researched, scouted and hand-selected by A&K s foremost experts, letting you experience Japan in the way most meaningful to you. See colorful, iconic Japanese lanterns Top-Notch Expertise on Board and on Shore Each day brims with new opportunities to explore the diversity of Japan alongside A&K s enrichment specialists, who travel with you throughout the journey. These knowledgeable experts help you to explore the topics that interest you most, including art, history, nature and more. They share insightful presentations and experiences on board not to mention their contagious enthusiasm bringing everything from Japanese culture to culinary traditions and architecture alive. Also travelling with you are a team of local guides, who accompany your daily shore excursions and lend meaningful context to the beyond-the-guidebook wonders you encounter / abercrombiekent.com

5 YOUR TEAM OF EXPERTS Accompanying you are knowledgeable onboard A&K Enrichment Specialists, who help you get the most out this fascinating country. Meet a few of them below. Visit structures at the Sannai-Maruyama excavation in Aomori Suzana Machado D Oliveira Cultural Enrichment Leader Suzana has travelled the globe from the Amazon to Indonesia. Equally versed on ships of every size and caliber, she led three Wonders of Japan Cruises and has worked as an A&K Expedition Leader, Cruise Director, naturalist, lecturer and Tour Director since Chieko Sakihana Cultural Expert Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, Resident Tour Director Chieko Sakihana joined our Wonders of Japan Cruise as an enrichment specialist in 2016 and She also leads A&K s Classic Japan journey and will lend meaningful perspective as a cultural expert on 2018 s Wonders of Japan Cruise. Richard Harker Photography Expert A landscape and wildlife photographer for over 20 years, Richard helms the journey s photo enrichment program, offering technique-driven instruction for point-and-shoot cameras, mobile devices and state-of-the-art digital SLRs. Simon Rickard Japanese Gardens Lecturer Simon worked as head gardener at two of Australia s iconic gardens. Today, he runs his own gardening design consultancy. He joined 2017 s Japan, Hong Kong and the Ryukyu Islands Cruise as a garden expert. Obeserve shrines and temples on the island of Miyajima / abercrombiekent.com 3

6 EXPLORING JAPAN YOUR WAY Each day, choose from an array of included shore excursions that have been scouted and handpicked by our experts. Covering themes from history and culture to the arts, architecture, gardens, nature and culinary traditions, these immersive experiences reveal authentic Japan through a local lens. HISTORY Reflect at Hiroshima Peace Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the legacy of Hiroshima. CULTURE Play ozashiki-asobi (party games) as geisha perform in a centuries-old teahouse in Higashi Chaya. ARTS See minimalist art and outdoor sculpture at hillside Chichu, an architecturally significant museum-island off the coast of Honshu. 4 GARDENS Stand in awe of Kenroku-en Garden, seeing it alongside a resident horticulturalist / abercrombiekent.com

7 ARCHITECTURE Discover feudal Matsue Castle, one of Japan s few remaining medieval castles, still in its wooden form. What a thoughtfully planned itinerary one offering a near-endless array of ways to experience the diversity of Japanese culture. Graham & Kim; Australia, May 2016 NATURE See tumbling waterfalls along the sun-dappled Oirase Trail. CULINARY Visit Omicho Market, perhaps sampling prized kaga-yasai vegetables at their peak / abercrombiekent.com 5

8 ALL-INCLUSIVE CRUISING, THE A&K WAY On board L Austral, extraordinary luxury and service are all in a day s work. A Singular, Everything-Included Experience As you cruise in style and comfort aboard elegant, exclusively chartered L Austral, you do so with a 1 to 1.3 personnel-to-guest ratio, ensuring the highest level of service possible throughout your Japan journey. With all excursions included, this voyage provides not only a range of immersive daily shore activities and one-on-one, onboard interactions with our experts, it also includes gratuities for all crew and staff, all meals and most drinks on board, and daily recaps and briefings. Fine Dining on Board, Local Cuisine Ashore Offering a choice of restaurants serving continental and gourmet fare on board, L Austral ensures that something for all tastes including local specialties awaits. Additionally, 24-hour room service in the comfort of your balcony stateroom or suite is complimentary. During your enriching days ashore, off-ship lunches at local restaurants let you experience Japan authentically, every step of the way. Luxury, Redefined Graceful L Austral features a Panoramic Lounge and Terrace a gathering place with ocean views. In the lively main lounge, there s music and dancing, while inviting common areas offer ample space for private reflection. There s also a full-service salon and spa and a heated outdoor pool for guests in search of sunshine. Whether you curl up with a book from the library or head to the theater for a lecture, movie or nightly entertainment, you ll find plenty of relaxing and engaging options on board / abercrombiekent.com

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10 Wonders of Japan Cruise 14 days from $15,495 (was $18,495) Limited to 199 guests Visiting Kyoto, Osaka, Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Karatsu, Ulsan, Gyeongju, Matsue, Kanazawa, Sado/Noshiro, Aomori, Otaru and Sapporo Toyko Post-Tour Extension 4 days from $3,695 A&K ADVANTAGES Discover Japan in a way only possible by small ship, visiting unique ports and off-the-beaten-path wilderness areas Cruise aboard luxurious, exclusively chartered L Austral, with no more than 199 guests for optimal comfort Gain incomparable insight into Japan as you travel in the company of A&K s award-winning team, local experts and guides Travel with peace of mind knowing all shore excursions; gratuities for all crew and staff; all meals and most drinks on board; and daily recaps and briefings are included Be among the first cruise passengers to visit the village of Karatsu 8 Visit Gyeongju, Korea, ancient dynastic capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site Reflect on Japan s turbulent history and witness its miraculous resurgence at Hiroshima Witness a private performance by the world-renowned Kodo taiko drummers Enjoy fascinating onboard discussions and experiences on Japanese history, art, culture, gardens, nature and culinary traditions Choose from a wide array of included shore excursions, including opportunities to delve deeper into Japan s culture, architecture, arts, history and nature Set out on incomparable art experiences, perhaps choosing to visit the Chichu Art Museum, O Hara Museum of Art and the Adachi Museum of Art Enjoy exclusive welcome and farewell ceremonies in select ports of call MAY 16: Arrive Osaka, Japan Cross the International Dateline and arrive at Osaka s Kansai International Airport. After clearing customs and immigration, meet your A&K representative and transfer to your tranquil Kyoto hotel, situated in a historic area of Higashiyama Shichijo. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Alternately, with insight from our experts, set out to explore Kyoto at your own pace. This / abercrombiekent.com Stand in awe of Nijo Castle in Kyoto culturally rich former capital features over 2,000 temples and shrines, 17 of which have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Because the city largely avoided bombing during World War II, its historic aura remains intact. Hyatt Regency Kyoto Wander amid wonders at Heian Shrine in Kyoto. A reproduction of the Emperor s palace, it s reflective of eras past. The main palace mirrors the style and features of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, while its breathtaking, tranquil garden is a sight to behold. MAY 17: Kyoto Cultural Wonders Set out on an enlightening tour of Kyoto, paying visits to Nijo Castle, the Golden Pavilion and Tenryuji Temple, where you attend a talk about Zen Buddhism. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, continue to the Heian Shrine before returning to your hotel. Gather this evening for a welcome reception and dinner with fellow guests, your team of A&K specialists and local guides who will be accompanying you and enriching your voyage. Hyatt Regency Kyoto Meals: B L D

11 Take in the tranquil beauty of Ritsurin Park in Takamatsu MAY 18: Osaka The Adventure Begins After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a guided walking tour of the temples in the surrounding Higashiyama Shichijo district. After lunch, transfer from Kyoto to Osaka, where you board luxurious L Austral, your luxurious floating home for the next 11 nights. L Austral Meals: B L D What a magnificent trip, with well-chosen excursions and fabulous guides. Marion; Weston, FL, May 2016 MAY 19: Takamatsu Explore Your Way Arrive this morning in Takamatsu, gateway to Shikoku Island. Choose from a wide array of excursions, revolving around nature, gastronomy, arts or culture. You may, for example, opt to travel to Naoshima Island by ferry for a full-day excursion, celebrating its architecture and art museums. Visit the breathtaking, hillside Chichu Art Museum and stop at Benesse House, a complex featuring unique work by Japanese and international artists. Instead, board a high-speed boat to Shodoshima, or Shodo Island, the heart of Japan s olive-growing industry for a full-day tour. Alternately, you may remain on Shikoku Island, experiencing Takamatsu s most acclaimed features. Begin with a visit to Ritsurin Park, one of Japan s finest gardens. After taking in the pond, bridge and hill-stippled setting, attend a hands-on udon noodlemaking demonstration to gain insight into this local culinary art. Spend the rest of the day at your own pace in the lovely port of Takamatsu, with time to explore the shops and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Return to the ship at leisure. L Austral Meals: B L D Get inspired by the work of Claude Monet, James Turrell and Walter De Maria at the Tadao Ando-designed Chichu Art Museum, which overlooks the scenic Seto Inland sea. MAY 20: Hiroshima/Miyajima Hiroshima & the Iconic Torii Gate Arrive in the port of Hiroshima, where you may opt to visit the Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum, its cenotaph containing / abercrombiekent.com 9

12 Witness the floating Torii Gate at the Itsukushima-Jinja shrine names of the known victims of the atomic bomb. Then, take a speedboat ride to Miyajima Island to witness the scarlet Torii Gate at the entrance to the sacred Shinto Shrine. Or take a full-day excursion through Hiroshima, visiting the Hiroshima Castle and Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum, where you attend a private talk with an atomic bomb survivor. Alternately, spend a full day on the tranquil island of Miyajima, including the Itsukushima-Jinja, the shrine complex listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Treasure. Ascend Mount Misen by cable car for a hike. Then, admire the Shinto Shrine and Torii Gate. Return to your vessel and continue sailing through the Kamnon Strait en route to the Korea Strait. L Austral Meals: B L D I greatly appreciated all the A&K extras, which made for a truly unforgettable experience. Fay; Mississauga, Ontario, May, 2016 Asia, Karatsu still maintains its medieval heritage. Visit Karatsu Castle, known as the flying crane castle. Pay a visit to the Hikiyama Exhibition Hall, which houses the floats and artifacts used in the annual Karatsu Kunchi autumn festival, recently inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. You may also visit Ningyo Joruri (puppet theater) and the Nakazato Taroemon Kiln, a ceramic studio that has been active since the late 16th century. Alternatively, visit the Kitahata Shige region to meet green tea farmers and to pick your own tea leaves. L Austral Meals: B L D Using the ocean as a natural moat, five-tiered Karatsu Castle ( Dancing Crane Castle ) is unique in that it was built on a plain, with stonework that rises directly from the water. MAY 21: Karatsu Ancient Trading Post This afternoon, L Austral makes her inaugural visit to the port of Karatsu. Once an early trading post between Japan and mainland MAY 22: Gyeongju, South Korea Ancient Korean Capital Disembark and spend a full day exploring Gyeongju, South Korea, ancient capital of the Shilla Dynasty and a UNESCO World / abercrombiekent.com

13 Stroll through Shirakawa-Go, a traditional mountain village Heritage Site. Gyeongju s cultural heritage dates back to the first millennium, when it began a 1,000-year rule of Korea. Witness its excavated monuments, temples, tombs and pagodas, gaining insight from your cultural historian. Then, unearth the treasures of the National Museum, which houses an exceptional collection of gold jewelry, metal weapons and distinctive pottery. Sit down to a lunch of Korean delicacies, and witness a traditional dance performance. L Austral Meals: B L D Discover Bulguksa Temple a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism perched on the picturesque slopes of Mount Toham in Gyeongju, South Korea. MAY 23: Matsue, Japan Verdant Gardens Return to Japan and disembark at Sakaiminato to visit Matsu, the town of water, nestled between a scenic lake and a large lagoon. Choose to explore the countryside, pausing at the Peonies Village to wander through its picturesque Yuushien Garden. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant before visiting historic Matsue Castle, one of Japan s few remaining medieval castles, built in original wooden form. Alternately, visit the garden-frocked Adachi Museum of Art, which melds the founders passions for art and garden design. Following a traditional lunch at a ryokan (inn), visit Yakumo-mura village to learn about the art of Japanese papermaking. L Austral Meals: B L D MAY 24 25: Kanazawa Immersion into the Arts Spend the next two days exploring the thriving art center of Kanazawa, known for its Kutani-style pottery and gold-leaf workmanship. Choose from various experiences that allow you to traverse its winding cobblestone streets. Perhaps see traditional houses, museums and galleries, and view a geisha performance at Higashi Chaia geisha district. At your leisure, wander through its Omicho Market, which features everything from fresh flowers to fish and local handicrafts. Later, partake in a tea ceremony and discover the sophisticated Kenroku-en Garden, known for its contemplative botanical designs. Or, choose a more active excursion that includes a hike in Kakusenkei Gorge; lunch at a local restaurant; and an onsen (spa) experience in the Yamanaka Onsen district, or a visit to scenic Shirakawa-go and the Shogawa River Valley. L Austral Meals: B L D / abercrombiekent.com 11

14 Experience geisha entertainment in the Higashi Chaya district MAY 26: Sado-ga-shima Kodo Taiko Drummers Travel off the beaten path and arrive at pastoral Sado Island, with its rice paddies; bamboo groves; and dramatic, surf-pounded seacoasts. Political exiles, deposed emperors and intellectuals were once banished to live in this beautiful setting. Today, enjoy an exclusive, private performance by the fabled Kodo taiko drummers. Return to your ship and set sail for the west coast of Japan s mainland. L Austral Meals: B L D MAY 27: Noshiro/Aomori Ancient Caldera Lake Disembark in Noshiro and head to Towada-Hachimantai National Park, passing en route through the panoramic mountain plateau region of Hachimantai, part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Pause at the Great Drum House to witness the drums used in the Tsuzureko Shrine Festival. Then, hike or take a boat ride at the ancient caldera of Lake Towada, formed by the eruption of a volcano. For a more in-depth nature experience, you may choose a trekking excursion to Juniko Lake alongside an A&K naturalist and a national park nature guide. Later this afternoon, re-board your vessel in Aomori. L Austral Meals: B L D MAY 28: Otaru Historic Canal Arrive in Hokkaido, Japan s northernmost island. Shortly after lunch, disembark in Otaru, a picturesque city known for its canal, well-preserved architecture, handicrafts, sake distilleries and stunning views of Mount Tengu. You may opt to take a historical and cultural tour of the city, once a prosperous fishing village. At the impressively crafted Herring Mansion, learn the history of the prominent Aoyama family, local fishing industry and artwork on display. Afterward, discover Otaru s storied glassmaking and visit a sake distillery, where you may sample its rice wine. End with a visit to the city s historic canal; once filled with fishing barges, it is now lined with museums and shops, which are situated in converted warehouses. Or, choose to visit Mount Tengu by gondola, taking in panoramic views of Otaru Port and Ishikari Bay. During a nature walk, you may see the 100-year-old cherry tree. Then, visit the Tengu House, where nearly 700 goblin masks from throughout Japan are exhibited. After your descent back to the city, partake in a hands-on glassmaking workshop and head to see the famous canal. Spend the evening in port in Otaru. L Austral Meals: B L D MAY 29: Depart Sapporo After breakfast on board L Austral, transfer to the airport. Board your homebound flight, join the post-cruise group extension to Tokyo, or continue onward with your independent travels. Meals: B / abercrombiekent.com

15 Tokyo Post-Tour Extension 4daysfrom$3,695 MAY 29: Arrive in Tokyo. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and checkintoyourhotel.conradtokyo Meals:L MAY 30: Visit the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market and Meiji Jingu shrine or the Hakone ropeway. Then, cruise Lake Ashi, followed by a puzzle box-making experience. ConradTokyo Meals:BL MAY 31: Visit the Asakusa District and the Shunkaen Bonsai Museum or tour Tokyo, visiting Asakusa and the Edo Tokyo Museum with a glass-cutting experience. Join fellow guests for a farewell reception and dinner. ConradTokyo Meals:BLD JUN 1: Transfer to the airport and board your homebound flight. Meals: B Sapporo Otaru TakeinpanoramasfromatopMountTenguinOtaru YOUR INSPIRING ACCOMMODATIONS Here is a preview of your journey s accommodations. Hyatt Regency Kyoto Modernhotelwithsleek,understated decor,aspaandfinedining. L Austral Seepages14 15fordetailed information about graceful L Austral. SEA OF JAPAN Aomori Noshiro Sado-ga-shima SOUTH JAPAN KOREA Gyeongju Kanazawa Matsue Ulsan Kyoto Tokyo Hiroshima Osaka ARRIVE/DEPART Takamatsu ROAD Karatsu CRUISE EXTENSION DATES & PRICING Guaranteed Departure Dates Category 1 Classic Balcony Stateroom Category 2 Deluxe Balcony Stateroom Category 3 Premier Balcony Stateroom Category 4 Superior Balcony Stateroom Category 5 Premier Two-Room Balcony Suite BUTLER SERVICE INCLUDED Category 6 Prestige Balcony Suite Category 7 Prestige Two-Room Balcony Suite Category 8 Owner s Balcony Suite May 16 May 29, 2018 Early Booking Discount* Single Supplement $18,495 $15,495 $9,245 $19,495 $16,495 $9,745 $20,495 $17,495 10,245 $22,995 $11,495 $25,995 $19,495 $28,995 $21,795 $29,995 $22,495 $35,995 $28,795 *OfferissubjecttoavailabilityandlimitedtosingleordoubleoccupancybookingsinStateroomCategories1-3madebyAug31,2017. Journey Details Thisjourneycontainssomeactiveelements. Minimumageis10years.Firstgroupevent:citytourat8:00a.m.onMay17.Lastgroupevent:disembarkationinOtaruonMay29. ButlerserviceavailableinSuitecategories6,7and / abercrombiekent.com 13

16 Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator L AUSTRAL DECK PLAN Categories for Stateroom & Suite Open Air Bar Zodiac Zodiac Sun Deck DECK 7 BUTLER SERVICE INCLUDED Category 8 Owner s Balcony Suite Category 7 Prestige Two-Room Balcony Suite Category 6 Prestige Balcony Suite Pool DECK 6 Fitness Salon Massage Sauna Showers and Stream Room Compass Grill Elevator Photo Desk Elevator Leisure Area Panoramic Internet Lounge Bar Panoramic Terrace Bridge Category 5 PremierTwo-RoomBalconySuite DECK Category 4 Superior Balcony Stateroom Category 3 Premier Balcony Stateroom Category 2 Deluxe Balcony Stateroom DECK 4 DECK 3 Theater Bar Club Lounge Shop Elevator Elevator Elevator Excursion Desk Reception Desk Medical Center Category 1 Classic Balcony Stateroom Marina The Restaurant Elevator DECK 2 Stateroom & Suite Layout Owner s Balcony Suite (Category 8) Cabin: 484 sq. ft. (45 sq. m.) Balcony: 97 sq. ft. (9 sq. m.) Premier and Prestige Two-Room Balcony Suites (Categories 5 and 7) Cabin: 400 sq. ft. (37 sq. m.) Balcony: 86 sq. ft. (8 sq. m.) Prestige Balcony Suites (Category 6) Cabin: 290 sq. ft. (27 sq. m.) Balcony: 54 sq. ft. (5 sq. m.) Balcony Staterooms (Categories 1 4) Cabin: 200 sq. ft. (18.5 sq. m.) Balcony: 43 sq. ft. (4 sq. m.) Balcony Balcony Balcony Balcony TV Dinner Area Sofa TV Sofa Desk Bar Bar Desk Dressing Table Shower TV Bar Dressing Table Bar Wardrobe Bathtub Wardrobe Shower Shower Wardrobe Dressing Table Shower Wardrobe WC Shower WC WC WC WC Wardrobe WC / abercrombiekent.com

17 Intimate nook for gathering Heated outdoor pool The comforts of a Stateroom L AUSTRAL DETAILS Overall length: 466 feet Beam: 59 feet Draft: 15.3 feet Average speed: 16 knots Ice class: 1C Passenger decks: 6 Passenger capacity: Limited to 199 (A&K charters only) Crew and A&K staff: 155 (personnel-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.3) Gross tonnage: GRT Electric Motors: 2 x 2.3 MW Standards: USPHS U.S. Coast Guard s Rules Comfort Class 1 Clean Ship Certification (meets or exceeds all IMO, EPA, IAATO and AECO operating standards) Technology: Advanced dynamic positioning system Flag: French AMENITIES English language on board Private balcony with every guest cabin, exclusively offered on A&K charters only Complimentary butler service for Suite Categories 6, 7 and 8, ensuring your suite exceeds expectations and, on request, arranging cocktails on your private balcony Sun Deck and multiple outer deck observation areas Outside heated pool Library with selection of books Two restaurants: Main and Grill Open bar (excluding premium wines and spirits), an exclusive offering on A&K charters only Two lounges with bars: Club with live music and Panoramic with Terrace Complimentary 24-hour room service and in-cabin breakfast (on request) Three passenger elevators Fitness Center with Kinesis wall Full-service salon with spa and steam room Theater for more than 200 guests Boutique shop 24-hour medical facilities with certified doctor Laundry services Electricity: 110/220 volts Wireless Internet (due to remote destinations, access and speed varies) / abercrombiekent.com 15

18 TERMS & CONDITIONS These Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC ( A&K ) Terms and Conditions apply to group journeys including Luxury Small Group, Marco Polo, Family, Connections, Connections European River Cruise, Celebration and Wings Over the World Journeys, as well as Group Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions, departing between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018, Luxury Expedition Cruises departing between March 1, 2018 and February 28, 2019 and bookings for future years until updated. For all other terms and conditions including all journeys to Cuba and Signature Series Journeys, please refer to abercrombiekent.com. GUARANTEED DEPARTURES All group journeys excluding Connections European River Cruise, Luxury Expedition Cruises, Private Jet, Wings Over the World, and Inspiring Expeditions by Geoffrey Kent are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of two (2) persons unless noted on the itinerary. 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Baggage and personal effects are at the owner s risk throughout the travel program, and A&K assumes no liability for lost or damaged baggage. Please check with your international carrier for other baggage restrictions and fees applicable to your international flights. PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS Quoted s are per person, double occupancy except where indicated. Marco Polo Club discount is not eligible on Connections and Connections European River Cruise Journeys for memberships established prior to November 1, For full program terms and conditions visit akmarcopolo.com. Marco Polo Journeys have two prices; a higher price that allows us to guarantee departures for small groups of two to six guests and a lower price for groups of seven or more guests. The higher price will be noted on your initial invoice and reduced before you depart if your group has seven or more guests. Although not expected, published prices may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecasted at the time of printing. A&K is under no obligation to give a breakdown in costs of any journey. Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions are only available to guests booked on related group journeys. Modification of program content to accommodate a smaller group size will not affect the published. CHILD POLICY The minimum age is 10 years old unless noted on the itinerary and all children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 18 years for Iran journeys, 12 years old for Connections European River Cruise Journeys and varies for Family Journeys. Some activities contained within an itinerary may have a different age restriction than the overall minimum age requirement. Details will be provided at the time of booking. A&K reserves the right to marginally exceed the published maximum group size on Family Journeys to accommodate a family. ACTIVE ELEMENTS & CONDUCT Some active elements have been incorporated into select itineraries. To enjoy the trips as intended, a minimum level of fitness is required. A&K will require prior notice if any participant has any physical or other condition or disability that would prevent them from participating in active elements of any trip and/or could create a hazard to him or herself or to other members of the group. Due to ship restrictions, women over six (6) months pregnant are not permitted to travel on Expedition Cruises. The guest represents that neither he nor she nor anyone travelling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or other members of the tour. A&K reserves the right to decline acceptance of anyone whom it considers unsuitable due to fitness level. A&K also reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the participant s own expense, anyone whose physical condition or conduct negatively impacts the enjoyment of the other guests or disrupts the tour. A&K S GUEST PROTECTION PROGRAM Our Guest Protection Program, which provides cancellation coverage, medical coverage and protection against lost or damaged luggage, is not included in the and is recommended. The plan must be purchased within 14 days of deposit in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion. Call A&K for details. Special Requirement for Antarctica and Arctic Cruises: Due to the remote locations, A&K requires proof of a minimum of $50,000 per person in emergency evacuation/repatriation insurance for all Antarctica and Arctic cruises. This minimum amount is included in the A&K Guest Protection Program; upgrades can be purchased for higher coverage on request. If you do not purchase the A&K Guest Protection Program, we require proof of alternative coverage. Please note emergency evacuation insurance provides for covering the cost associated with emergency evacuation and repatriation up to the limits of the respective policy; however, it does not guarantee the timing, method or mode of such evacuation and repatriation, which is subject to weather, location and other conditions or variables outside of A&K s control. PASSPORTS AND VISAS It is the guest s sole responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents. All guests are advised to check with the appropriate government authority to determine the necessary documents. A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens travelling to all international destinations. Passports must be valid for six (6) months after the return of your journey and should also have sufficient blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps. Many destinations also require a visa for U.S. citizens; this will be indicated in your Pre-Travel Documentation. Non- U.S. citizens should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey. You may be refused boarding or disembarked from a vessel without liability for refund, payment, compensation, or credit of any kind if you do not have proper documentation, and you will be subject to any fine or other costs incurred by A&K which result from improper documentation or noncompliance with applicable regulations. Special Requirement for Iran: Visas for U.S. citizens to travel to Iran must be obtained prior to arrival in Iran. Authorization is required to apply for a visa which A&K will assist you in obtaining. Instructions will be provided upon deposit. You must complete the Visa Information Form and return to A&K no later than 120 days prior to departure. Failure to provide A&K with this information will result in the cancellation of your booking and forfeiture of any monies paid / abercrombiekent.com

19 RESERVATIONANDPAYMENTSCHEDULE Deposit per Person Required at Time of Booking LuxurySmallGroup,MarcoPoloand Family Journeys $1,000 Connections and Connections EuropeanRiverCruiseJourneys $500 Expedition Cruises $2,500 Wings Over the World Journeys $5,000 Finalpaymentisdue90dayspriortodeparture.Ifyour reservationismadewithin90daysofdeparture,theentire costofthetripmustbepaidatthetimeoftherequestin ordertosecureconfirmation.forallexpeditioncruise, ConnectionsEuropeanRiverCruise,WingsOvertheWorld and Select Journeys indicatedbelow,finalpaymentisdue120 dayspriortodeparture.anadditionalnonrefundablepermit feeisrequiredattimeofbookingforuganda:gorillas &Beyond($1,350perperson)andtheUgandaExtension ($600 per person). Select Journeys: CelebrationJourneys;CruisingtheMekong: Siam,Saigon&AngkorWat;Myanmar&theIrrawaddy; SouthernAfricaSafaribyRiver&Rail;TajMahal&the TreasuresofIndia(HolidayandPushkarFairdepartures); IndiaWildlifeSafari:Lions,Tigers&Leopards;Legendsof theeastbyrail:bangkoktosingapore&bali;mongolia: NaadamFestival&theKhanLegacy;Namibia&Botswana: Dunes,Delta&theKalahari;Britain sgreatstatelyhomes; andpersia:atapestryofancientandmoderniran. CANCELLATION CHARGES Cancellationsmustbereceivedinwritingandwillbecome effectiveonthedateofreceipt,faxor .cancellations receivedbya&karesubjecttothefollowing: CANCELLATION FEES PER PERSON Luxury Small Group Journeys, Marco Polo Journeys, Family Journeys, Connections Land Journeys, and related Group Pre/Post Tour Extensions (except Select Journeys as listed above) 91 days prior to departureormore $ daysprior to departure 60-31daysprior to departure 30 days prior todepartureorless 20% of 50% of 100% of Connections European River Cruise Journeys, Select JourneyslistedaboveandrelatedGroupPre-and Post-Tour Extensions 121dayspriortodepartureormore $ days prior to departure 90-61daysprior to departure 60 days prior todepartureorless ExpeditionCruisesandrelatedGroupPre-and Post-Tour Extensions 20% of 50% of 100% of 181dayspriortodepartureormore $ daysprior to departure $1, days prior to departure 90-61daysprior to departure 60 days prior todepartureorless 20% of 50% of 100% of WingsOvertheWorldJourneys 181dayspriortodepartureormore $2, daysprior to departure $5, days prior to departure 90 days prior todepartureorless 50% of 100% of Partial Room Cancellation: Ifaguestcancelsorleavesa journeyandaroommateremains,anadditionalsupplement mayapplytothepricefortheremainingguest. CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR INTERNAL AIR Allinternalairis100%non-refundableattimeoffinal payment(someexceptionsmayapply). CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR EXTRA SERVICES Additionalhotelnightsandotherextraservicesbooked inconnectionwitha&kjourneysaresubjecttospecific cancellation penalties. These will be provided at the time of booking and noted on the invoice. CLAIMS AND REFUNDS Refundsarenotmadeforanymissedservices,exceptfor verifiable extenuating circumstances. Please see our Limits on A&K s Responsibility clause below. For verifiable claims to be considered,theymustbereceivedinwritingwithin30days oftheterminationoftheprogramandbeaccompaniedby supportingdocumentationand/orastatementfromthelocal destinationcompanyverifyingtheclaim.anyadjustment consideredwillbebasedontheactualpriceoftheservices involvedandnotonaperdiembasis.adjustmentswillnot bemadeforunusedsightseeingtripsormeals.a&kwillnot acceptanyliabilityforanyclaimsthatarenotreceivedwithin 30daysoftheterminationofyourtravelprogram. PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVEL A&Kreservestherighttotakephotographsandvideoduring theoperationofanyprogramorpartthereofandtousethem forpromotionalpurposesduringtheprogramandthereafter. BybookingaprogramwithA&K,guestsagreetoallowtheir images to be used in such photographs and video. Guests whopreferthattheirimagesnotbeusedareaskedtoidentify themselvestotheirresidenttourdirectoratthebeginning of their program. LIMITS ON A&K S RESPONSIBILITY A&K,itsemployees,shareholders,officers,directors, successors,agentsandassigns,doesnotownoroperate anypropertyorentitywhichistoordoesprovidegoodsor servicesforyourtrip.itpurchasestransportation(byaircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated A&K companies). All suchpersonsandentitiesareindependentcontractors. Asaresult,A&Kisnotliableforanynegligentorwillful actofanysuchpersonorentityorofanythirdperson.in additionandwithoutlimitation,a&kisnotresponsiblefor anyinjury,financialorphysicalloss,death,inconvenience, delayordamagetopersonalpropertyinconnectionwiththe provisionofanygoodsorserviceswhetherresultingfrombut notlimitedtoactsofgodorforcemajeure,illness,disease, actsofwar,civilunrest,insurrectionorrevolt,animals, strikesorotherlaboractivities,criminalorterroristactivities ofanykind,overbookingordowngradingofservices,food poisoning,mechanicalorotherfailureofaircraftorother meansoftransportationorforfailureofanytransportation mechanismtoarriveordepartontime. Therearemanyinherentrisksinadventuretravelofthe typeinvolvedhere,whichcanleadtoillness,injury,oreven death.theserisksareincreasedbythefactthatthesetrips takeplaceinremotelocations,farfrommedicalfacilities. Guestassumesallsuchrisksassociatedwithparticipating in these trips. Ifyoudecidetoparticipateinanyactivitiesincluding,but notlimitedto,anyexcursionsinvolvinganimals,ridingon animals,scubadiving,snorkeling,hotairballooning, ziplining, high altitude treks, climbing, whitewater rafting, primatetrackingandanyactivitywhicha&kconsiders tocarryinherentriskofseriousillness,injuryordeath ( Activities )thenyoufullyunderstandandacknowledge thatactivitiescarrywiththemvariousinherentrisks, includingseriousillness,injuryordeathandyoutake completeresponsibilityforyourownhealthandsafetyand agreetoassumeallrisksofinjury,illnessordeath,whether foreseenorunforeseen,thatmaybefallyouasaresultof participatinginanyactivitiesandagreetoreleasea&kand itsaffiliates,theiragents,employeesandrepresentativesfrom anyliabilitywhatsoeverrelatedthereto. Further,asconsiderationforbeingpermittedtoparticipatein theactivities;youreleasea&k,whetherknownorunknown, from,andagreenottosueormakeclaimagainsta&kfor, propertydamage,cancellationofanyactivitiesforany reason, illness, negligent rescue operations or procedures, personalinjury,ordeatharisingoutofyourparticipation intheactivities,andanyactivityrelatedthereto,including transportationtoandfromthesiteoftheactivities, regardlessofwhethersuchpropertydamage,illness,personal injury,ordeathresultsfromthenegligenceofa&k(butnot itsreckless,willful,orfraudulentconduct),and/orfromany defectinequipment.youfurtheragreetoindemnifyandhold A&KharmlesswithrespecttoanyclaimmadeagainstA&K byanyoneelsewhich(a)relatedtoyourparticipation,or(b) whichwouldbesubjecttotheabovereleaseandcovenantnot tosueifyouhadmadetheclaimdirectlyyourself. TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS Itistheresponsibilityoftheguesttobecomeinformed aboutthemostcurrenttraveladvisoriesandwarningsby referringtotheusstatedepartment stravelwebsiteat travel.state.govorbyphoneat intheevent ofanactivestatedepartmenttravelwarningagainsttravel tothespecificdestinationlocation(s)ofthetrip,should thegueststillchoosetotravel,notwithstandinganytravel advisoryorwarning,theguestassumesallriskofpersonal injury,deathorpropertydamagethatmayariseoutofthe events like those advised or warned against. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT Anycontroversyorclaimarisingoutoforrelatingto these Terms and Conditions,totheLimits on A&K s Responsibility clause,toanya&kbrochure,toany informationregardinganya&ktrip,serviceorpackage, ortoanya&k-relatedtrip,activity,serviceorpackage, shallbesubmittedexclusivelytoandresolvedinbinding arbitrationinchicago,illinoisunderthecprinternational Non-administeredArbitrationRules(whichcanbefoundat cpradr.org),beforeasinglearbitratorappointedbycpr.any partyortheirrepresentativemayappearforthearbitrationby telephoneorvideoconference.eachpartyshallbearitsown fees,costsandexpensesandanequalshareofanyarbitrator andadministrativefees. ANYPAYMENTTOA&KCONSTITUTESYOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SETOUTHEREINANDINMORESPECIFIC PRETRAVELDOCUMENTATION,INCLUDING THEGUESTINFORMATIONFORM. A&Kacceptsallmajorcreditcards. ONENAME:ONEUNPARALLELEDSTANDARD WORLDWIDE Throughoutthisbrochure,you llseereferencesto Abercrombie&Kent (orsimply A&K ).Thisisour shorthandforthemanyindependentabercrombie &KentcompaniesthatworkwithA&K,toprovide itstravellerswithaconsistentworldwidestandardof expertise and excellence in travel. Their independence allowsourgueststobenefitfromuniquelocal knowledge and specialized services available only from destination-based operating companies around the globe. AMENDMENTS A&K reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in its published materials and to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time as the result of any material changes to legislation or regulation. All amended Terms and Conditions shall automatically be effective upon being posted by A&K to the website abercrombiekent.com. Accordingly, guests should check the website abercrombiekent.com prior to travel in order to ensure they are aware of any changes Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, ABERCROMBIE & KENT, A&K, CONNECTIONS, CONNECTIONS BY ABERCROMBIE & KENT, DESIGN YOUR DAY, INSPIRING EXPERIENCES, GUARDIAN ANGEL, MARCO POLO CLUB, MARCO POLO JOURNEYS, RESIDENT TOUR DIRECTOR, SIGNATURE SERIES, SIMPLY THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL, TRAVELLER S VALET, TRAVELLING BELL BOY and the ampersand design are service marks owned by A&K Sarl. CST # International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association / abercrombiekent.com 17

20 P.O. Box 1237 Lombard, IL Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Oak Brook, IL Permit No.100 ExperiencetheWondersofJapanCruisewithA&K DiscovertheLandoftheRisingSunbyintimatevessel,seeingitstranquilgardens, medieval castles and serene shrines during expert-led shore excursions. WondersofJapanCruise BookbyAugust31,2017,andSaveupto$6,000perStateroom 14 days From $15,495 (was $18,495) May 16 May 29, 2018 TobookyourjourneytoJapan,callAbercrombie&Kentat , visit abercrombiekent.com orcontactyourtravelprofessional. 18 OfferissubjecttoavailabilityandlimitedtosingleordoubleoccupancybookingsinStateroomCategories1-3madebyAugust31, / abercrombiekent.com Otherrestrictionsmayapply. 2017Abercrombie&KentUSA,LLCCST#